Donkey Kong
🙂 6.8/10
(Atari 7800 - PAL, Arcade)
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Developed_By:
Nintendo
Published_By:
Atari
Released On:
01 Jan 1988
Donkey Kong , released on the Atari 7800 in 1988, is a platform-action game that follows Mario's attempt to save Pauline from the titular ape. The story begins with Mario's goal of rescuing Pauline from Donkey Kong's clutches before time runs out, and once achieved, the levels restart at a higher difficulty.
The gameplay involves navigating through industrial-themed levels while avoiding obstacles such as barrels, fireballs, and spring-weights. Players can temporarily destroy these hazards by finding Mario's hammer, allowing for increased progress. Collecting Pauline's hat, purse, and umbrella also yields bonus points.
Donkey Kong features one of the first complete narratives in video games, told through simple cutscenes that advance the storyline. Notably, many conversions of the original arcade game omitted levels or altered gameplay to suit earlier consoles and computers.
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Controller Types Supported:
Digital Joystick
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