Donkey Kong
Help Mario climb a building under construction to rescue the Lady. Avoid Donkey Kong’s barrels and use a hammer against enemies across the Famicom version’s three-stage structure.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.5 / 10
About this game
Mario heads upward through a building under construction, trying to reach the Lady kidnapped by Donkey Kong. Barrels thrown from above obstruct the way, so movement is about choosing when to advance and when to avoid an approaching hazard. A hammer provides a way to deal with enemies. This Famicom version is built around three stages, with a direct confrontation against Donkey Kong in the third. The changing stage objectives frame a compact rescue action game centred on reaching the top.
Collected in series
Donkey Kong stretches from arcade obstacle courses to jungle platforming and destructive 3D exploration. Jumping, hazards and hidden rewards connect adventures that give the famous ape very different roles and ways to interact with the world.
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AI review
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A compact rescue game for players who enjoy reading hazards while climbing.
The upward rescue goal gives each obstacle a clear purpose. The three-stage structure may suit players who prefer a focused action format.
Strengths
- A visible rescue destination keeps the action easy to understand.
Who it is for: Players interested in obstacle avoidance and a concise stage structure.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Three stages provide a compact framework for the rescue objective. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Timing an advance against incoming barrels can make small movements consequential. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The construction site and Lady above make the premise immediately concrete. | Reviewed | 8.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Original-release performance remains unverified. | Reviewed | 8.6 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Release date
- 1986
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Linear LevelsDodgeFixed CameraArcade StylePlatforming2D GraphicsSolo-friendly
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1986
- Wii UWorldwide2013
Game gallery
Sources
- www.nintendo.co.jpSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.co.jp