: Empowered by Pauline’s singing, Donkey Kong can transform (e.g., Ostrich Bananza) to unlock new traversal abilities needed for deep-layer challenges.

: A challenging snake-filled area where players track down Banandium Gems .

: A specific deep-underground location within the Radiance Layer known for hidden collectibles.

: The game features multiple subterranean layers (e.g., Forest, Freeze, and Radiance layers) that players must "smash" through to progress.

: To navigate large gaps or travel between areas, players use zip-lines by grabbing a piece of turf or rock and running at the line. You can increase speed by pressing forward during the ride.