Donkey Kong Bananza has captured the attention of fans even before its release, thanks to a secret banana alphabet that a dedicated fan has decoded. This exciting discovery sheds light on the game's mysterious language, which has been cleverly hidden in trailers, gameplay footage, and on the official website. The fan, known as 2Chrispy, shared his findings in a YouTube video titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza" on April 27, providing a detailed account of his decoding process.
Ancient Monkey Scrolls
The secret banana alphabet, referred to as the "Ancient Monkey Scrolls," has sparked intrigue among fans of the Donkey Kong series. 2Chrispy's dedication to uncovering this hidden language before the game's launch is a testament to the passion of the community. While such invented languages are not new to gaming—Nintendo previously introduced Hylian in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—deciphering one before a game's release is a remarkable feat. Although the decoded alphabet has yet to be officially confirmed, 2Chrispy's thorough analysis has convinced many fans of its accuracy.
Thanks, Chip Exchange
In his video, 2Chrispy explained how he cracked the "bananbet" by starting with the phrase "Chip Exchange." This clue appeared in a pop-up message when players collect Banandium Chips, stating, "Trade these for bananas at any Chip Exchange." By meticulously reviewing the game's trailers frame-by-frame, 2Chrispy identified the "Chip Exchange" signage as a key to deciphering the symbols. He noted that the symbols corresponded to the letters in "exchange," with the recurring "e" supporting his theory. He then applied this method to other symbols found in screenshots and trailers, using a word finder app to complete the puzzle.
While these findings remain theories, the effort and attention to detail that 2Chrispy has put into this project are commendable. As fans eagerly await more news about Donkey Kong Bananza, such discoveries keep the excitement alive and may inspire further exploration of the game's pre-release materials.
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