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Things I Like: Stompenclomper (Donkey Kong Bananza)

Posted by Adam (Neko Random) on
Close-up promotional graphic of the boss character Stompenclomper from Donkey Kong Bananza on Nintendo Switch 2. The image shows a massive, stone-textured gorilla face with glowing orange eyes and sharp crystalline structures on its head against a purple background. Large yellow text across the foreground reads "Stompenclomper" with a small "VOIDCO" logo below.

Stompenclomper is a notable boss in Donkey Kong Bananza for the Nintendo Switch 2. He is not much to look at, and that is putting it generously. Some of the bosses in this game lean toward the ugly side, and he is near the top of that list.

Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay screenshot from Donkey Kong Bananza showing the intro to a boss battle. Donkey Kong stands in a dark, glittering cavern littered with confetti, facing a colossal orange-lit stone golem monster. A black banner at the top of the screen reads "Defeat Stompenclomper" in bold yellow text.

His whole deal is jumping up and down like a wind-up toy, and there is not much going on with him in terms of story. The objective is straightforward: get Donkey Kong and Pauline to take him down.

In-game boss fight footage from Donkey Kong Bananza. A low-angle shot highlights the giant, blocky orange foot of Stompenclomper stepping down near a glowing purple and orange rectangular pad on the cavern floor. Donkey Kong is visible on the ground to the left, avoiding the stomp.

The game at least gives you a visual warning showing where he is about to come crashing down, which makes it much easier to get out of the way. That is particularly useful earlier in the game before you have built up the skills and abilities that come later.

Action-packed gameplay screenshot from the Stompenclomper boss level in Donkey Kong Bananza. The screen is filled with an explosion of shattered grey rocks, bright orange laser beams, and golden energy sparks. On-screen text prompts read "Alright! It's down!" and "Y (Hold) Charge Punch".

Eventually you get the opportunity to lay into him with some solid punches. Transforming into Super Donkey Kong is also a smart move if you want to unload maximum damage.

Gameplay screen from Donkey Kong Bananza showing Donkey Kong executing a powerful melee attack against a glowing golden mechanical core. Streaks of yellow light circle the area, health bars are displayed on screen, and a tutorial prompt at the bottom reads "Y (Hold) Charge Punch".

He did not give me much trouble overall, and if I remember right the reward is five bunches of bananas, which is a worthwhile upgrade. Looking back on the game as a whole, he ended up being one of my least favorite bosses in the bunch.

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