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|developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | |developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
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− | |release= | + | |release=JP June 14, 1994 <br />US June 1994<br />EU September 29, 1994 |
|gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=110 GH Gallery] | |gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=110 GH Gallery] | ||
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− | '''Donkey Kong''' | + | '''Donkey Kong''', also called '''Gameboy Donkey Kong''' and '''Donkey Kong 94''', is an enhanced version of the original ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. Among the new features were enhanced graphics, more levels, and new gameplay mechanics. |
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+ | Interestingly, this was the first game to have enhanced features when used with the [[Super Game Boy]]. A border that looks like an arcade cabinet was added as well as a digitized version of [[Pauline]] yelling "Help!" | ||
=Story= | =Story= | ||
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=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
− | The game begins with the four original levels from ''Donkey Kong''. | + | The game begins with the four original levels from ''Donkey Kong''. Rather than stopping there, the game has 97 new levels, making a total of 101. The new levels are divided into the following worlds: Big-City, Forest, Ship, Jungle, Desert, Airplane, Ice Berg, Rocky Valley, and Tower. Each world introduces a new gameplay mechanic. The player faces Donkey Kong every fourth level. |
− | ''Donkey Kong'' | + | Along with the levels from the original ''Donkey Kong'', a few levels from ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' were added. Level 2-4 was Level 1 in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' and Level 9-4 was Level 4. Also, [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] made an occasional appearance, helping out Donkey Kong. |
− | + | If the player found all of Pauline's accessories, they were given the chance to play a bonus game. The game was either a slot machine or roulette. Player's that did well were given extra lives. | |
− | + | ''Donkey Kong GB'' added many new moves to Mario's arsenal. Mario triple jumped and back flipped in this game years before [[Super Mario 64]]. Other new moves included throwing the hammer, doing a handstand to deflect falling objects, and swinging on a wire for extra height. | |
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=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
==Ports and Remakes== | ==Ports and Remakes== | ||
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*''Donkey Kong GB'' was rereleased over the [[Nintendo Power system]] in Japan. | *''Donkey Kong GB'' was rereleased over the [[Nintendo Power system]] in Japan. | ||
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==Sequels== | ==Sequels== | ||
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[[Category: Donkey Kong Games]] | [[Category: Donkey Kong Games]] | ||
[[Category: Player's Choice]] | [[Category: Player's Choice]] | ||
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