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Donkey Kong

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Critic score2 critics
First release
Jun 14, 1994
Genres
Platform, Arcade, Puzzle · Action

Donkey Kong is a Game Boy game which starts out with the premise of being a straight remake of the original Donkey Kong arcade game. Although at first it appears to be just a port, the familiar levels from the arcade game are just a prelude to the real platform jumping adventure. There are 97 levels spread out over 9 worlds. These levels are much more complex than the originals, featuring scrolling backgrounds, numerous objects to collect, and enemies to avoid. Along the way, you will encounter several boss style battles with Donkey Kong, as well. When played on a Super Game Boy, the game is colorized, digitized speech is added and the ending music takes advantage of the SNES sound chip.

Also known as DK, Game Boy Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong '94

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
The large ape Donkey Kong kidnaps Mario's lady friend Pauline and carries her off to a construction site. In a repeat of the 1981 arcade classic, Mario follows him up to the highest point and makes Donkey Kong fall off the platforms by pulling out the rivets supporting them, causing Donkey Kong to fall a height of 100m, reuniting Mario and Pauline, just like the events that took place 13 years ago. However, Donkey Kong unexpectedly recovers, takes Pauline, and escapes with her into the Big-City. Mario pursues the two.Read more

The large ape Donkey Kong kidnaps Mario's lady friend Pauline and carries her off to a construction site. In a repeat of the 1981 arcade classic, Mario follows him up to the highest point and makes Donkey Kong fall off the platforms by pulling out the rivets supporting them, causing Donkey Kong to fall a height of 100m, reuniting Mario and Pauline, just like the events that took place 13 years ago. However, Donkey Kong unexpectedly recovers, takes Pauline, and escapes with her into the Big-City. Mario pursues the two.

Release dates
Game Boy
Jun 14, 1994
Game Boy
Jul 22, 1994
Game Boy
Sep 24, 1994
All 7 release dates
Game Boy
Oct 1994
Nintendo 3DS
Jun 15, 2011
Nintendo 3DS
Jun 16, 2011
Nintendo 3DS
Feb 03, 2016
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
3h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
super game boy enhancement, damsel in distress, nintendo switch online, retroachievements, cranky kong

At a Glance

Critic Score
90
Main + Extras (IGDB)
3h