Need help finding the hidden gem in Shifty Platform Road? Here’s a quick, no-fluff guide to grabbing all three Banandium Gems on this tricky Hilltop Layer challenge course.
The First Real Mind-Bender: Shifty Platform Road
Donkey Kong Bananza throws plenty of challenge courses your way, but Shifty Platform Road is the first one that actually makes you stop, think, and go, “Wait… can I stand on that?” It’s short, it’s sneaky, and it’s sitting right on the Hilltop Layer (SL200) near the main village.
Oh, and don’t just walk up to the entrance—you’ll need to toss something (literally anything—dirt, rocks, lunch?) to build a makeshift platform and reach the door. DK’s version of home renovation, really.
Banana #1 – Bridge Builder Starter Pack
Halfway through the course, you’ll run into your first “huh?” moment. There’s a gap, and on the other side: sweet, sweet gem. Solution?
Chuck some dirt into the gap. It fills in the shifty platforms and creates a little bridge for you. Walk across, snag the gem, do a little dance if you must.
Banana #2 – The Secret Ledge Gem
This is the one that makes people rage quit and tweet “Where the hell is the second banana?!”
Right after you grab the first gem, stop and peek over the left edge. You’ll spot a gray platform doing the up-down routine. It’s lowkey, easy to miss, and totally sus.
Here’s the move:
- Grab a chunk of stone.
- Toss it down to the moving platform to make a stepping surface.
- Ride that platform down into a hidden cave behind some thorns.
That’s where the second gem is chilling. Probably laughing at all the people who missed it.
Banana #3 – Just Don’t Get Spiked
The third gem is posted up right at the end. Like, “thanks for playing” levels of obvious. But there’s a catch: thorns everywhere and a gap that needs filling.
So once again, be a stone-slinging platform god. Use the materials around you to:
- Build a bridge across the final gap
- Destroy thorny roadblocks on your way
Pro Tip: Keep some stone in hand while moving. This isn’t a sightseeing stroll—it’s a make-your-own-road kind of level.
Why It’s Worth the Grind
Banandium Gems = DK upgrades. We’re talking better movement, stronger punches, and straight-up jungle wizardry when you unlock certain skills. Skipping these gems is like skipping leg day: technically optional, but why would you?
Final Thoughts from the Hilltop
Shifty Platform Road teaches you a core Bananza lesson early on: don’t just look forward—look around. The real loot is always hidden where the camera doesn’t want you to look.
Short level? Yep. Easy gems? Not unless you’re paying attention.
Keep your stone supply stocked, trust those sneaky platforms, and never forget to check below the ledge.
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