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|title=Donkey Kong | |title=Donkey Kong | ||
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|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|developer=[[Nintendo]] | |developer=[[Nintendo]] | ||
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| − | |successor= | + | |successor=[[Donkey Kong Jr.]] |
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| − | '''''Donkey Kong''''' is the first ''Donkey Kong'' game and the first ''Mario'' game to be released. It marked the first appearance of [[Mario]] (known as Jumpman in the game) and the original [[ | + | '''''Donkey Kong''''' is the first ''Donkey Kong'' game and the first ''Mario'' game to be released. It marked the first appearance of [[Mario]] (known as Jumpman in the game) and the original {{smw|Donkey Kong}}. Originally released as an arcade game in 1981, ''Donkey Kong'' was later ported to the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], as well as many other consoles. |
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Donkey Kong has kidnapped Mario's girlfriend Pauline and taken her to the top of a construction site! It's up to you to help Mario save Pauline before time runs out. But it won't be easy. Donkey Kong will do everything in his power to stop you. He'll throw barrel bombs, flaming fireballs and anything else he can get his hands on. So if you're looking for action, don't monkey around. Get the original DONKEY KONG from the Nintendo Arcade Classics Series." | Donkey Kong has kidnapped Mario's girlfriend Pauline and taken her to the top of a construction site! It's up to you to help Mario save Pauline before time runs out. But it won't be easy. Donkey Kong will do everything in his power to stop you. He'll throw barrel bombs, flaming fireballs and anything else he can get his hands on. So if you're looking for action, don't monkey around. Get the original DONKEY KONG from the Nintendo Arcade Classics Series." | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
| − | == | + | In the original arcade game, Mario and Pauline are in love. Donkey Kong then captures her and carries her to the top of a construction site. Mario must then climb the building using ladders, avoiding enemies and traps along the way. Pauline's lost items, including her parasol and purse, can be acquired for bonus points. When Mario reaches the top of a level, DK carries Pauline further up. When Mario reaches the top of the final level, Donkey Kong falls to his death, allowing Mario to rescue Pauline. |
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=== Remakes === | === Remakes === | ||
This game has been remade as: | This game has been remade as: | ||
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This game has been ported to: | This game has been ported to: | ||
* [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] | * [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] | ||
| − | * [[Nintendo 64]] as a bonus in [[Donkey Kong 64]] (Arcade version) | + | * [[Famicom Disk System]] |
| − | * [[Nintendo | + | * [[Nintendo 64]] as a bonus in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' (Arcade version) |
| − | * [[Game Boy Advance]] as [[Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong]] (NES version) | + | * [[Nintendo GameCube]] as a bonus in {{ga|Animal Crossing}} (unplayable without the use of a cheating device) (NES version) |
| + | * [[Game Boy Advance]] as ''[[Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong]]'' (NES version) | ||
* [[Virtual Console]] (NES version) | * [[Virtual Console]] (NES version) | ||
| + | * Several other ports, including but not limited to the ColecoVision, Atari 2600, and Intellivision | ||
This game has been bundled up in: | This game has been bundled up in: | ||
| − | *[[Donkey Kong Classics]] for the | + | *[[Donkey Kong Classics]] for the {{NES}} (NES version) |
| + | *Donkey Kong + Donkey Kong Jr. + Mario Bros. for arcades | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | * | + | *When Donkey Kong climbs the building, the theme to the classic cop show ''Dragnet'' is played. This also plays in the NES version when start is pressed. |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Donkey Kong series}} | {{Donkey Kong series}} | ||
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[[Category:Arcade games]] | [[Category:Arcade games]] | ||
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Donkey Kong is the first Donkey Kong game and the first Mario game to be released. It marked the first appearance of Mario (known as Jumpman in the game) and the original Donkey Kong. Originally released as an arcade game in 1981, Donkey Kong was later ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System, as well as many other consoles.
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Blurb
"Can you save Mario's girl from the clutches of Donkey Kong?
Donkey Kong has kidnapped Mario's girlfriend Pauline and taken her to the top of a construction site! It's up to you to help Mario save Pauline before time runs out. But it won't be easy. Donkey Kong will do everything in his power to stop you. He'll throw barrel bombs, flaming fireballs and anything else he can get his hands on. So if you're looking for action, don't monkey around. Get the original DONKEY KONG from the Nintendo Arcade Classics Series."
Gameplay
In the original arcade game, Mario and Pauline are in love. Donkey Kong then captures her and carries her to the top of a construction site. Mario must then climb the building using ladders, avoiding enemies and traps along the way. Pauline's lost items, including her parasol and purse, can be acquired for bonus points. When Mario reaches the top of a level, DK carries Pauline further up. When Mario reaches the top of the final level, Donkey Kong falls to his death, allowing Mario to rescue Pauline.
Related Games
Remakes
This game has been remade as:
- Donkey Kong for the original Game Boy
Ports
This game has been ported to:
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Famicom Disk System
- Nintendo 64 as a bonus in Donkey Kong 64 (Arcade version)
- Nintendo GameCube as a bonus in Animal Crossing (unplayable without the use of a cheating device) (NES version)
- Game Boy Advance as Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong (NES version)
- Virtual Console (NES version)
- Several other ports, including but not limited to the ColecoVision, Atari 2600, and Intellivision
This game has been bundled up in:
- Donkey Kong Classics for the NES (NES version)
- Donkey Kong + Donkey Kong Jr. + Mario Bros. for arcades
Trivia
- When Donkey Kong climbs the building, the theme to the classic cop show Dragnet is played. This also plays in the NES version when start is pressed.
References
External links
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