Donkey Kong

Details

Playtime Not Played
Last Activity Never
Added 10/9/2022 11:40:21
Modified 2/22/2024 13:19:00
Completion Status Beaten
Library Playnite
Source
Platform Nintendo Switch
Release Date 7/9/1981
Community Score 72
Critic Score
User Score 60
Genre Arcade
Platform
Developer Nintendo
Publisher Nintendo
Feature Single Player
Links Wikipedia
Wikia
Tag In Collection/Compilation

Description

Donkey Kong is not only Nintendo's first real smash hit for the company, but marks the introduction for two of their most popular mascots: Mario (originally "Jumpman") and Donkey Kong. The game is a platform-action game that has Mario scale four different industrial themed levels (construction zone, cement factory, an elevator-themed level, and removing rivets from girders) in an attempt to save the damsel in distress, Pauline, from the big ape before the timer runs out. Donkey Kong is also notable for being one of the first complete narratives in video game form, told through simplistic cut scenes that advance the story.