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FranchiseDonkey KongMarioSeriesDonkey KongDonkey Kong Jr.

Donkey Kong Junior

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First release
Jun 30, 1982
Developer
Nintendo R&D1
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Platform, Arcade · Action
Platforms
Arcade

Donkey Kong Junior is the direct sequel to Donkey Kong. In this game, Mario plays the antagonist, finally having captured Donkey Kong, and has put the ape in a locked cage. As Donkey Kong Jr., players will have to make their way through four different levels (Vines, Springboard, Chains and Mario's Hideout) in an attempt to find keys to free the little monkey's father.

Also known as DK JR, Donkey Kong Jr., Donkey Kong Jr

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Storyline
After the events of Donkey Kong, Mario has captured Donkey Kong as revenge for kidnapping his lady friend and Donkey Kong Jr. has to save him. However, every time Donkey Kong Jr. gets close to freeing his father, Mario just pushes him further away.Read more

After the events of Donkey Kong, Mario has captured Donkey Kong as revenge for kidnapping his lady friend and Donkey Kong Jr. has to save him. However, every time Donkey Kong Jr. gets close to freeing his father, Mario just pushes him further away.

Release dates
Arcade
Jun 30, 1982
Arcade
1982
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
1h
Main + Extras
1h
Completionist
2h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
gravity, sequel, high score, 8-bit, anthropomorphism
… All 24, countdown timer, protagonist's name in the title, collectibles, launch titles, descendants of other characters, young protagonist, single-screen level, real-time combat, male antagonist, moving platforms, never-ending, not-so-bad guys, villain turned good, new protagonist in sequel, kidnapping, anti-villain, ape, dark second act, rogue protagonist

At a Glance

Main Story (IGDB)
1h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
1h
Completionist (IGDB)
2h
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IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026