Every sublayer in Donkey Kong Bananza has multiple challenge courses with bonus Banandium Gems to find, and Shifty Platform Road is one of the first ones that players will find on their journey. Located on Donkey Kong Bananza's Hilltop Layer, Shifty Platform Road has one banana in particular that's really hard to find.
There are three Banandium Gems in total to find on Shifty Platform Road, and the level itself is actually quite short compared to other challenge courses. You'll have to think outside the box to locate all three bananas in this level. Otherwise, you'll just end up with the first and third Banandium Gems since they're so easy to find. Here's where you can find all three Shifty Platform Road bananas in Donkey Kong Bananza.
Hilltop Layer Banana Map
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Shifty Platform Road Challenge Course Location
Shifty Platform Road is located on the Hilltop Layer (SL 200) in Donkey Kong Bananza. It's right next to the main village of the Hilltop Layer. You'll need to throw something to create a platform to reach the entrance, but any material will work.
Shifty Platform Road Banana #1
The first Shifty Platform Road banana is located at the halfway point of the course. Pick up some dirt and throw it to fill in the platforms and create a bridge to the banana.
Shifty Platform Road Banana #2
The second Shifty Platform Road banana is the one missed by most players. It's located just after the first Banandium Gem. To reach it, pick up some stone and then look down over the left ledge. You'll see a gray platform rising and falling steadily. Throw something at it to create a platform for yourself, then ride it down to access a secret area behind a thorny wall. The banana is waiting for you down below.
Donkey Kong Bananza - Interactive Map (Hilltop Layer)
Our interactive map for Hilltop Layer in Donkey Kong Bananza. All the Banandium Gems, Items, Checkpoints, and more found in the game.
Shifty Platform Road Banana #3
The third and final Shifty Platform Road banana is located at the end of the course. Use some stone to create platforms and build a bridge so you can cross the gap, but watch out for the thorns blocking the path forward. Keep some stone in your hands at all times so you can destroy them.
That's all there is to Shifty Platform Road! This is just one of many challenge courses in Donkey Kong Bananza, and they're a great way to earn some extra bananas to unlock some of DK's best skills.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 91 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
- Released
- July 17, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
