Game Theory: How DEADLY Is Donkey Kong’s Punch?

The latest Game Theory episode takes Donkey Kong’s signature smash from Super Smash Bros. and the new Donkey Kong Bananza to the lab, crunching the numbers on just how much destruction one barrel-smashing punch can dish out. MatPat and team use physics, damage scales, and a healthy dose of humor to figure out if DK could really level entire landscapes in one blow.

Along the way, you’ll catch shout-outs to sponsor Boot.Dev (use code THEGAMETHEORISTS for 25% off), Theorywear merch, an Epidemic Sound trial, plus credits for the writers, editors, and sound designer who made the breakdown possible.

Watch on YouTube