Donkey Kong
Genres:
Platform
Arcade
Themes:
Action
Perspective:
Side view
Game modes:
Single player
Released on:
09/07/1981
Platforms:
Arcade
Involved Companies:
Nintendo
Developer
Publisher
Ikegami Tsushinki
Developer
Summary
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.
History
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.
Bundles
Remakes
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