Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (Nuovo)

The bongo controls are surprisingly responsive once you get the rhythm down, and clapping to trigger moves makes the platforming feel like a workout. I’ve never played anything quite like it, and the level design keeps things fresh. It’s a blast to mess around with.

Clapping my hands to make the character do special moves in the jungle levels feels way more intuitive than I expected, and the bongo controller really shines here. Tapping both sides to jump has a satisfying rhythm once you get used to it.

Tapping the bongos to jump and clap for attacks makes this feel more like a rhythm game than a platformer, which is oddly satisfying. The levels are short but creative, and it charges the whole experience with a unique energy I haven't felt in any other game.