Bramble Country in Donkey Kong Bananza is one of the earliest Challenge Courses located in the Forest Layer. While most players can easily collect the first and last Banandium Gems in this stage, the elusive middle banana often goes unnoticed due to a cleverly hidden barrel mechanic.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the precise steps to locate and collect the final Bramble Country banana, also known as the Back of the Brambles gem.
Where to Find the Last Banana in Bramble Country
Each Challenge Course in Donkey Kong Bananza contains 3 Banandium Gems, which are DK’s version of valuable collectibles. In Bramble Country:
- The first banana is found after you punch through a dirt pillar early in the course.
- The third banana is located just before the exit barrel that launches you back to the overworld.
- The second (middle) banana is the tricky one and is the focus of this guide.
Bramble Country also features Pauline as your co-navigator, staying true to the game’s 2D nostalgia platforming format.
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Where Players Miss the Hidden Banana
After passing the first collectible, you’ll reach a room filled with barrels that rotate and shoot DK around. These barrels typically connect in predictable paths, but there is one barrel in the center that none of the others ever point to directly. This makes it seem unreachable at first glance — but there’s a clever solution.
Step-by-Step Guide to Reach the Hidden Banana
To reach the secret Bramble Country banana, follow these exact steps:
1. Locate the Central Barrel
- Progress through the level until you reach a large barrel-shooting segment near the end.
- Look for a barrel isolated in the center-left of the barrel grid — it’s the key to accessing the hidden area.
2. Enter the Barrel Positioned Above
- Use the regular path to enter one of the rotating barrels above the central barrel.
- Wait until it aligns vertically over the center target barrel.
3. Press ZL to Drop Out Mid-Air
- Instead of letting the barrel shoot you automatically, press ZL to exit the barrel manually.
- If timed correctly, DK will fall directly into the otherwise unreachable central barrel.
4. Get Launched Into the Background
- The central barrel will blast DK into a 3D background plane, revealing a new hidden area.
5. Collect the Banana
- Once there, simply walk forward and grab the Back of the Brambles Banandium Gem, tucked away on a hidden platform.
6. Return Using the Nearby Barrel
- A return barrel is conveniently placed to take you back to the main level path.
- You can now finish the stage as normal or exit immediately — the banana will be saved either way.
Tips and Mechanics to Remember
- Barrel Precision Is Key: The ZL drop technique only works if your timing and position are exact. Take your time lining up above the center barrel.
- The Banana Isn’t Visible Until Accessed: You won’t see the collectible until you’re in the background area.
- Replay-Friendly Design: If you missed this banana during your first playthrough, you can re-enter the level anytime, grab it, and quit — your progress will still be recorded.
Why This Banana Matters
Collecting Banandium Gems:
- Earns points toward Skill Points, which are used to unlock DK’s abilities.
- Helps you reach 100% completion across all layers.
- Increases your gem total out of the game’s full 777 Banandium Gems.
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The last Bramble Country banana isn’t hidden behind a combat challenge — it’s about mastering spatial awareness and platforming mechanics. Once you understand how to manipulate the barrel system and use manual exits mid-flight, you’ll be well on your way to uncovering even more hidden paths throughout Donkey Kong Bananza. – Play Now!
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