Donkey Kong Bananza, a whirlwind of exploration and action, is unfortunately causing some players to experience motion sickness. The game’s rapidly adjusting camera system seems to be the main culprit for the discomfort. While this issue isn’t affecting everyone, several players have reported their experiences on Reddit, noting that the dizziness and nausea can make it tough to enjoy the game for long periods.
Motion sickness in gaming occurs when players are stationary, but the visuals trick their brain into sensing movement, often leading to dizziness or even vomiting. Interestingly, some players note that they rarely encounter this problem with other games.
The camera system in this latest 3D platformer by Nintendo is designed to keep up with Donkey Kong’s movements but can cause rapid shifts in perspective, especially during sudden framerate drops. This auto-adjusting feature, which can’t be turned off, can lead to feelings of disorientation.
However, there are ways to reduce the discomfort. Many players suggest adjusting the in-game settings—keeping the horizontal and vertical sliders at normal levels while reducing sensitivity. Disabling motion controls and camera shake may also help lessen the symptoms.
Despite these tips, some players continue to feel unwell when playing on the Switch 2. There’s hope that Nintendo might address the issue with a future patch to stabilize camera movement. In the meantime, returns for opened games are typically not accepted by retailers, and digital refunds are rare. Nonetheless, given the health concerns, some stores might offer more leniency to affected customers.
