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

Ever wondered just how much damage Donkey Kong’s iconic Smash punch would do IRL? In this episode of Game Theory, MatPat breaks down the raw power behind DK’s thunderous blow—comparing his Smash stats to the new Donkey Kong Bananza game and revealing exactly how destructive that fist really is.

Along the way, the video’s fueled by sponsor Boot.Dev (use code THEGAMETHEORISTS for 25% off), Theorywear merch, and royalty-free jams from Epidemic Sound. Big props to writers Tom Robinson & Zaech Stew, editors Axellent, Koen Verhagen, Marc Schneider & Jerika, and sound designer Yosi Berman.

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