Mario vs. Donkey Kong
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01 Jan 2004
Mario must get back his stolen Mini Mario Toys from Donkey Kong. The main objective is to find the key and then rescue all six Mini Marios in each of the seven worlds. In the final level, Mario faces off against Donkey Kong.
The gameplay involves navigating through various levels with different obstacles and enemies. Players must avoid hazards such as Bob-ombs, Shy Guys, Boos, trash cans, fireballs, and Thwomps to reach the Mini Marios and complete the levels.
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This lighthearted platformer follows Mario as he attempts to reclaim his highly popular Mini-Mario toys stolen by a greedy Donkey Kong. The player navigates through various levels to recover the missing inventory and confront the culprit. It is a fun, action-oriented adventure centered on recovering stolen goods and settling a score.
Story
Story Introduction
Donkey Kong is up to his old tricks again! Over in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario has become so famous that he's started his own toy company.
Mini-Mario Success
His new Mini-Mario action figures are all the rage, and this cute li'l wind-up toy is just flying off the shelves. In fact, these toys are so popular that stores can't even keep them in stock.
The Theft
Donkey Kong just loves these new toys, but when he showed up at the store, they were all gone! He's not famous for his patience, and he wasn't about to wait for the next shipment, so he just went straight to the factory and started grabbing all the new Mini-Marios for himself.
Your Mission
Mario arrived just in time to see Donkey Kong run off with all his inventory. Now it's up to you to help Mario recover his stolen trinkets and give Donkey Kong a good talking-to for not pre-ordering!
Controls
UP
Climb up and down
LEFT AND RIGHT
Move
DOWN
R + L BUTTON
Activates Free Scroll Mode
+Control Pad
View the level (scroll by using the +Control Pad)
A BUTTON
Jump
START BUTTON
Start or pause the
B BUTTON
Pick up objects
How to Play
ADVANCED CONTROLS
HANDSTAND
Press the A Button and ▼ simultaneously. Mario can walk on his hands if you press ◄ or ►. You can deflect some falling objects with his feet.
HANDSTAND JUMP
Press the A Button while performing a handstand for a high jump. After performing a Handstand jump, press the A Button just as Mario lands to jump even higher.
BACK FLIP
While running in one direction, press the opposite direction and the A Button at the same time.
THROWING OBJECTS UP
Press ▲ and the B Button at the same time to make Mario throw any object he is holding straight up. Make Mario jump and then throw the object straight up if you want it to reach higher platforms. While standing at the top or bottom of a ladder, you can throw a hammer straight up, climb the ladder, and then catch the hammer. This lets you use the hammer on
WIRE SPIN
Press ▲ while Mario is holding on to a wire to make him spin. Let go of the wire while Mario is spinning fast to help him reach great heights. Remember, while jumping or falling, press ▲ to grab onto the wire.
GETTING STARTED
To begin, insert your Mario vs. Donkey Kong Game Pak into your Game Boy Advance system and turn the power ON. When the title screen appears, press START. Once the Select Data screen appears, choose one of the three data files and press the A Button. After watching the opening cinema, you are now ready to start the first level.
CONTINUING A SAVED GAME
To continue a game you've already begun, use the -Control Pad to choose the save file you want to play on the Select Data screen and press the A Button. The game will continue from the last level you completed.
ERASING GAME DATA
To erase your saved game, use the +Control Pad to choose the Erase Game option and press the A Button on the Select Data screen. Choose the file you want to erase and press the A Button. When prompted, choose Yes and press the A Button to confirm that you want to
LEVEL STRUCTURE
When you start your game, the first thing you will see is the level-selection screen. If this is a new game, you will only be able to select the first level in world one. Every time you complete a level, you can move on to the next level or replay an earlier level. There are six worlds, and each world has six main levels. These levels are divided into two sections.
In the first section, you must guide Mario to the key and carry the key back to the locked door. After unlocking the door, guide Mario through the second half of the level and rescue one of the Mini-Marios.
THE GAME SCREEN
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SCORE: The number of points you've earned. Unlock new features by earning high scores.
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LIVES: The number of lives Mario has left.
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TIME LEFT: The amount of time remaining. Every level has a time limit. Finish before it reaches zero, or you'll have to start over.
IT'S-A MARIO!
MINI MARIO LEVEL
Once you've rescued the six Mini-Marios in each of the main levels, you'll have to guide them to safety in a special Mini-Mario level. Your Mini-Marios will follow your every move as best they can, but you'll have to use the switches and platforms in order to guide them to the safety of the toy box. You'll need to guide them to collect the letters T, O, and Y before you can put them away, though!
There's one hitch, though: Mini-Marios can't climb ladders or perform any of Mario's advanced jumps, so it's entirely up to you to find the safest path for your tiny toys. You start with six Mini-Marios. You can still finish a level with only one left, but try not to lose any of the You'll have to collect all three letters with your Mini-Marios. It's up to you to guide your Mini-Marios to the safety of this toy box. These are Mini-
DONKEY KONG
Donkey Kong awaits you at the end of each world. You'll have to fight him one on one to win back all of your Mini-Mario toys.
For each Mini-Mario you rescue in that world's Mini-Mario level, you get an extra health point for your fight with Donkey Kong. That means if you only rescue two Mini-Marios, you only get two health points to fight. You lose a health point every time you get hit. Donkey Kong always has four health points. You must hit him These are your health points. You can have a maximum of These are Donkey Kong's health points. Hit him four times to defeat
OPENING BONUS LEVELS
PLUS LEVELS
Once you finish the six main worlds and defeat Donkey Kong, you might think you're finished, but you're not. You'll unlock six new "Plus" worlds, each with six new levels. These levels are even trickier, as you must find the Mini-Mario with the key and lead it to the locked door.
EXPERT LEVELS
Once you complete the six main worlds, you can open Expert Levels. Expert Levels will open by collecting stars. You receive a star for completing a level with all three presents and the high score. These levels are the toughest test of your gaming ability.
ITEMS AND FEATURES
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KEY: Carry this key to the locked door to move on to the next level.
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MINI-MARIO:
Items & Weapons
Springs
Jump on these springs to reach high platforms and ledges. Springs can also help Mini-Marios jump up to higher platforms.
Conveyor Belts
Crouch on these and ride them under low walls. They are also very helpful in moving the key.
Direction Switches
When Mario jumps on these switches, all the conveyor belts and platforms in the level start moving in the opposite direction.
Elevators and Moving Platforms
Change the direction of the elevators and moving platforms by jumping on a direction switch.
Wires
Hang from these wires and use Mario's spin technique to jump really high.
Garbage Cans
Pick these up and throw them at enemies. Use them as steps to jump up and reach higher platforms.
Hammers
Use the hammer to remove the enemies, even ones you cannot jump on. Just remember, they only last for a limited amount of time, so use them wisely.
Enemies & Characters
Shy Guys
These guys wander around many levels and some carry weapons to help stop Mario.
Boos
These mischievous ghosts love messing with Mario and will try sneaking up on you when you aren't looking.
Sir Shovalot
These guys will push you into a wall if you let them, so you should jump once they push you through narrow gaps.
Bob-Ombs
These guys explode when they blow up, but the blast could potentially help open up new paths.
Bob-omb Blocks
If you find these blocks, you should use a Bob-omb to blast your way through.
Ramram
You can hop on their backs, but just watch out for the horns.
Mongchee
Grab their li'l monkey tails and ride across large gaps in style.
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