Hilltop Layer
| Hilltop Layer | |
|---|---|
| |
| Terrain strength | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Emerald Rush difficulty | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Banandium Gems | 38 |
| Fossils | 30 |
Hilltop Layer is the third layer in the Underground World of Donkey Kong Bananza, occupying sublayer 200. It is a grassy, hilly region with banana-shaped rock formations, and it is populated solely by Fractones in Fractone Village.
When Donkey Kong and Pauline first reach the Hilltop Layer, they come across Fractone Village, where they meet several Fractones, including one that explains to the duo that the layer's Sinkhole had been blocked by a giant banana-shaped dirt pile. It also recommends Rolling and Turf Surfing to get there quicker. When they get to the dirt pile, however, it is covered in Voided Terrain, so they destroy a Terravoider to remove the terrain, which in turn frees Constructone, who promises to demolish the dirt pile if Donkey Kong and Pauline give them 2999 Gold (reduced from 9999 due to their friendly nature). After the dirt pile is demolished, the duo enter a passageway to the Sinkhole, which they enter after destroying the Void Stake blocking it.
Checkpoints[edit]
Sublayer 200[edit]
Surf Hills[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | サーフヒルズ Sāfu Hiruzu |
Surf Hills | [1] | |
| Polish | Surferskie Wzgórza | Surfer Hills | [2] |
Fractone Village[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ワレルヤの Wareruya no Mura |
Wareruya Village; from 「ワレルヤの |
[1] | |
| Polish | Wioska Rozwalitonów | Fractones' Village | [2] |
Construction Site[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Kōji Genba |
Construction Site | [1] | |
| Polish | Plac Budowy | Construction Site | [2] |
Undertone Canal[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Yūsuiro |
Spring Waterway | [1] | |
| Polish | Kanał Półtonowy | Semitone Canal | [2] |
Peel Peak[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ピールピーク Pīru Pīku |
Peel Peak | [1] | |
| Polish | Kiściowa Korona | Bunch Crown | [2] |
Getaways[edit]
Sublayer 200[edit]
Trailhead Getaway[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Tozan-Guchi no Bessō |
Trailhead Getaway | [1] |
Banandium Gems[edit]
- Main article: List of Banandium Gems in the Hilltop Layer
There are a total of forty-two Banandium Gems (thirty-seven regular gems and one bunch of 5) in the Hilltop Layer. During Donkey Kong's first visit to this layer, he can collect twenty-nine Banandium Gems and the bunch of 5 Gems. After destroying the Terravoider, another gem becomes available to collect, and after paying Constructone 2999 gold to clear the path to the Undertone Canal, four more become available to collect. After Donkey Kong defeats King K. Rool in New Donk City, three more Banandium Gems become available to collect.
Challenges[edit]
Sublayer 200[edit]
- Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 1: Shifty Platform Road (Banandium Gems ×3)
- Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 2: Thorny Hill Speed Surf (Banandium Gems ×3)
- Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 3: Spiked-Tide Slope (Banandium Gems ×3)
- Hilltop Layer Challenge Course 4: Nostalgia Country (Banandium Gems ×3)
- Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 1: Crockoid ×1 (Banandium Gem ×1)
- Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 2: Crockoid ×3 (Banandium Gem ×1)
- Hilltop Layer Battle Challenge 3: Crockoid ×3 (Banandium Gem ×1)
- Bonus Stage: Quaking for Gold
Enemies[edit]
- VoidCo Spike-Ball Spitters
- Antickoids (Challenge Course 2 and 4)
- Crockoids (Battle Challenge 1, 2, and 3, Challenge Course 4)
Signs[edit]
- Welcome to the Hilltop Layer!
A Visitor's Guide: It may look calm, but there's plenty of fun to be had if you explore. If you're not sure where to go, start at a high-up spot and look for a well-worn trail to follow. - Welcome to Fractone Village!
A Visitor's Guide: It's a bustling place. The Styletones, Stufftones, and Chiptones all run shops here. And all of that's just on the surface... Who knows what's hiding underneath? - The Hilltop Layer is a haven for Turf Surfing... Aspiring and practiced surfers from all over the Underground World meet here. The rush of wind as you speed down these gentle slopes feels great! Pluck a chunk, and get funky!
- Constructone Developement: NOTICE: Work in progress! Floating lift platforms are assisting with construction. Watch your heads! If a chunk sticks to the underside of a lift, it might fall and break something.
- Honoring the Climbers of Peel Peak: We made it to the top of Peel Peak! The breeze up here is amazing. We found some treasure while climbing. We stashed it here for now, but we'll take it home eventually.
- Saga of the Exploritone, Verse 1: Where did the Fractones come from? What is the origin of Us? Curiosity consumes us. After much research, we think we know where we will find our answers. The road leads underground... so underground we shall go.
Fossils[edit]
- Main article: Fossil
Ammonite (alt color) (×30)
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Oka no Kaisō |
Hillock Stratum | [3] | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 山丘的地层 Shānqiū de Dìcěng (Mandarin) Sāanyāu dīk Deihchàhng (Cantonese) |
Hillock Stratum | [4] | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 山丘的地層 Shānqiū de Dìcěng (Mandarin) Sāanyāu dīk Deihchàhng (Cantonese) |
Hillock Stratum | [5] | |
| Dutch | Valleilaag | Valley layer | [6] | |
| French (European) | Strate des collines | Hill stratum | [7] | |
| German | Hügelschicht | Hill Layer | [8] | |
| Italian | Livello della collina | Hilltop level | [9] | |
| Korean | 언덕의 계층 Eondeogui Gyecheung |
Hill Layer | [10] | |
| Polish | Warstwa Pagórkowa | Mound Layer | [2] | |
| Portuguese (Brazilian) | Camada da colina | Hill layer | [11]:1:34:35 | |
| Russian | Регион «Холмы» Region «Kholmy» |
"Hills" region | [12] | |
| Spanish | Estrato de las colinas | Hill layer | [13] | |
| Thai | ชั้นเนินเขา Chán nəənkǎo |
Hillock layer | [14] |
Gallery[edit]
Green moles that appear around the Hilltop Layer
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f In-game area name
- ^ a b c d e f In-game name. Donkey Kong Bananza (Ver. 1.5.0). Nintendo. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
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- ^ losss (July 17, 2025). 咚奇刚 蕉力全开 part01. Simplified Chinese. Retrieved August 1, 2025 from YouTube.
- ^ AMU Game Channel (July 18, 2025). 咚奇剛:蕉力全開 劇情攻略 (4) 山丘的地層-地下200層【共35個蕉鑽石】. Traditional Chinese. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
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- ^ Domtendo (July 18, 2025). DONKEY KONG BANANZA 🍌 #8: Die Hügelschicht. German. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ Mariuigi Khed (July 17, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza ITA [Live #1]. Italian. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ 김용녀 (July 18, 2025). 동키콩 바난자 [3화 바난자 파워로 모든걸 파괴한다!] (2:16). Korean. Retrieved from YouTube.
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- ^ In-game name from Donkey Kong Bananza
