
Platform, Arcade
by Nintendo
Score
Ratings
Published
Play it on
213
1981
IGDB critic rating
Information
Consoles
Arcade
How Long to Beat
Developer
Nintendo
Publisher
Nintendo
Game Modes
Single player
Release Date
Jul 9, 1981
Age Rating
Your Rating & Status
1h
Rushed
1h
Main story
2h
Completionist
Synopsis:
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.
Pulled from IGDB, prioritised when they share genres with Donkey Kong.
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