![]() ![]() After the fourth level is cleared, a short cutscene is shown depicting a player's abilities that may be needed for the upcoming levels, or to introduce new kinds of traps. Every fourth level is a 'battle level' in which the player must either try to reach Pauline, like in the original levels, or defeat Donkey Kong by using his own barrels against him. He must pick it up and carry it to a locked door elsewhere in the stage. The subsequent levels follow a completely different game mechanic in which the player must guide Mario through each level to locate a key. The player is then presented with 97 additional stages spanning nine worlds, for a total of 101 stages with the very last one a fight against a mutated, larger Donkey Kong. After these four initial stages are completed, the usual arcade ending begins, but after a few notes of the 'victory theme' Donkey Kong revives, grabs Pauline again, and takes off with her, with Mario giving chase. 2.ĭonkey Kong begins with the four levels found in the original arcade game, in which Mario must reach the top of the level and save Pauline. It features gameplay elements from Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr., and Super Mario Bros. This was the first Game Boy title designed with enhanced features when played on the Super Game Boy. makes a guest appearance in the game on some levels, helping his father hinder Mario's progress. Like in the original arcade and NES version, the player takes control of Mario and must rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong (who are both given updated character designs for this game). The game was known under the working title Donkey Kong '94 before the release. Donkey Kong is loosely based on the 1981 arcade game of the same name and its sequel Donkey Kong Jr. ĭonkey Kong is a platform game developed in 1994 by Nintendo for the Game Boy handheld video game system, which also contains puzzle elements. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Shigeru Miyamoto, Masayuki Kameyama. Unfortunately, this game is currently available only in this version. In my humble opinion Donkey Kong deserves it's status, long may it continue.The following emulators are available for this game: NeptunJS (JavaScript), Nesbox (Flash), RetroGames (JS) and JavaBoy (Java). ![]() It's game play still holds up even today for many an avid gamer seeking retro gaming action. Donkey Kong was developed during the golden age of video gaming, and the programming behind it has to be admired. But none of them reaching the status of the original, and rightly so. The game has spawned many clones such as Crazy Kong, Monkey Kong and Donkey King to name but a few. Since then Donkey Kong has also appeared on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy and Game Boy Advance. In 1982 the game was released on various other platforms such as, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, and an MS Dos version. These included Ramps, Rivets, Elevators and The Pie Factory. Cut scenes were introduced to heighten the excitement of the player and move the plot along, plus there were the multiple stages, each of progressing difficulty to contend with. The game introduced graphical techniques that were previously unseen, and broke new ground. All this despite the initial discontent of Nintendo staff in the United States. The arcade version of Donkey Kong was first released by Nintendo in 1981, and it became an instant success selling over 65,000 units. The character Jumpman changed his name to Mario, and the gorilla? Well, he was to become known as.Donkey Kong! His task being to save the damsel in distress from a huge gorilla. The game would involve moving the main character, then called “Jumpman” around various platforms while avoiding all obstacles in his way. His name was Shigeru Miyamoto, and the game he would come to design would become a legend. His search ended when he came across a young designer who had been with the company since the late 70s. He searched for a developer who could turn around the companies fortunes, and design a game that would break into the American market. ![]() ![]() In order to save face, the companies president a Mr Hiroshi Yamauchi decided he wanted to convert Radar Scope into something completely different. The final straw seem to come with the disaster that was Radar Scope. Time and time again they tried with various offerings, but their efforts were in vain. Donkey Kong Game History In the early 1980s a video game company called Nintendo first tried to break into the American gaming market. ![]()
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