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Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong

Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong

|Japan|Arcade, Platform

8.3 /10

Aww Great!

Niche

1 ratings
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Why play it

Donkey Kong is an action game released in 1981 by Nintendo. Avoid a variety of obstacles while heading through a construction site to make it to the top and rescue Lady. Use the hammer to destroy the barrels and fire coming towards you to earn more points.

Story and worldbuilding

Donkey Kong has kidnapped the beautiful Lady and taken her to a dangerous construction site. Mario must climb to the top of the construction site and rescue Lady from the giant ape.

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Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.3/10 across 1 ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

This is a Port leaning into Arcade, Platform. Confirm the form and fantasy before you commit.

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Nintendo LifeDave Frear · 18 Jun, 2018
8/10

Should the many re-releases of the NES version failed to have impressed, there's nothing here that will win you over, but for fans of the game, Arcade Archives Donkey Kong is something of an ultimate release.

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Nintendo InsiderRyan Janes · 30 Jun, 2018
7/10

Donkey Kong is a true landmark in video game history and to some, that reason alone may be enough to check out this arcade classic. Sure the game is starting to show its age but with competitive leaderboards and a number of options and versions to try out, this is easily the best way to experience Donkey Kong.

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NintendoWorldReportJustin Berube · 16 Jun, 2018
8.5/10

Donkey Kong is a true classic that should be played by anyone with an interest in gaming history. It's one of the most competitive and challenging classic arcade titles even to this day and without it, I'd argue this website wouldn't even exist.

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