Banana Kong

 iOS
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72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. 148Apps
    Jan 29, 2013
    80
    It's tough to resist the charm of Banana Kong and while it's never going to be as exceptional as the Donkey Kong Country series, it's a warm, Endless Runner focused alternative.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 29, 2013
    80
    It's not the most original endless runner out there, but Banana Kong does everything right, being a funny, good-looking game available at a low price.
  3. AppSmile
    Jan 25, 2013
    80
    Featuring slick cartoon graphics, upgradeable power-ups, and a multi-tiered playing surface, Banana Kong is a light-hearted addition whose fruity stinginess is its biggest fault.
  5. Gamezebo
    Jan 25, 2013
    80
    Don't let the game's stinginess scare you away, however. Banana Kong is a great-looking endless runner with a fun soundtrack and addictive "one more time!" gameplay. It might make you go (wait for it … wait for it) ape.
  6. Modojo
    Jan 25, 2013
    80
    A fun running game that'll keep you entertained through life's more boring moments. We would have released it free-of-charge, but for $0.99, it still represents a fine value.
  7. Vandal
    Feb 11, 2013
    79
    Definitely not a surprise and quite simple. Maybe it's not very original, but we'll find here a reasonable amount of fun and platforming for a reasonable price.
  8. Slide to Play
    Jan 29, 2013
    75
    Banana Kong is an enjoyable auto-runner, but it doesn't bring anything new to the table.
  9. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 19, 2013
    70
    This good-looking homage to the Donkey Kong is a fine addition to the endless-runner genre, but don't go expecting any daring innovation to accompany those lush graphics.
  10. TouchGen
    Feb 13, 2013
    60
    Endless runners are fun and the vibrant Banana Kong is no exception. Still, without repetitive reminders of missions, the game never elevates itself to a more addictive experience. Banana Kong shows how important it is to always dangle a reward in front of the player. Without it, all that running is monkey business. No offense, Kong.
  11. AppSpy
    Feb 4, 2013
    60
    Another endless runner with a gorilla and banana theme. It does nothing really that new but might be enjoyable to some for a short period of time.
  12. IGN
    Jan 29, 2013
    60
    There are other endless runners that have done it all better, faster and with more polish.

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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. 0utlawreviews
    May 19, 2023
    5
    the game was fun and the gamplay is somewhat thrilling but theres nothing to great or another reason to keep playing the game
  2. TheQuietGamer
    May 5, 2014
    7
    Yes it's another infinite-runner, just with a Donkey Kong-esque theme, but it's still provides enough entertainment to be worth aYes it's another infinite-runner, just with a Donkey Kong-esque theme, but it's still provides enough entertainment to be worth a recommendation. The things you would expect to find from an infinite-runner, like an emphasis on completable tasks and collecting currency in game, are all here, but with a larger emphasis on platforming and a healthy difficulty level.

    The platforming helps sell the Donkey Kong theme. I really can't tell if you if it's paying homage to the series or just ripping it off, but it's theme is made better thanks to the great graphics. It's not the most original game out there, but it does enough unique things on it's own to be worth a recommendation. It's a simple game and not one that is going to be very impressive to anyone who's experienced the genre already, but it's still fun. Overall I give it a 7.5/10=Good.    … Full Review »
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