Donkey Kong Bananza is causing motion sickness, but the Switch 2 game has settings that can help

Some players find the camera system in Donkey Kong Bananza frustrating, as it can limit visibility. However, others experience motion sickness, and are unable to play the Switch 2 game for extended periods. The problem isn't widespread, but several Reddit threads document the suffering of a small percentage of players. Fortunately, some in-game settings and other recommendations can help alleviate the queasiness.

Motion sickness occurs when gamers are stationary but their eyes perceive them as moving, like characters on screens. The confusion can result in dizziness or, in worse cases, vomiting. Some Donkey Kong Bananza players claim they rarely experience the ailment with other games.

The camera tracking in Nintendo's latest 3D platformer is the obvious culprit. As it follows the movement of Donkey Kong, it rapidly shifts its focus to keep pace with the gorilla. The sudden framerate drops during specific animations contribute to the problem. Without the ability to disable its auto-adjusting nature, players can become disoriented or dizzy.

Despite limited camera options, there are ways that players can reduce their discomfort. The Game8 site summarizes advice from other gamers who also suffer from motion sickness. Players should set the horizontal and vertical sliders to normal, but reduce sensitivity levels. Turning off motion controls also can limit a player's disorientation. Finally, disabling the camera shake is another common recommendation.

Even with these counter-measures, some Donkey Kong Bananza owners still feel sick when playing the Switch 2 game. It's possible that Nintendo may release a patch to stabilize camera movement. Until then, many physical storefronts won't accept returns with opened retail cases. It's also rare for Nintendo to offer refunds for digital eShop purchases. Still, considering the issues are health-related, retailers may be more sympathetic to buyers.