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Revision as of 22:13, 18 August 2007
| Donkey Kong | |
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| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Gameboy |
| Release Date | Gameboy JP June 14, 1994 US June 1984 EU September 29, 1994 |
| Gallery | GH Gallery |
| Rating | E |
Donkey Kong, also called Gameboy Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong 94, is an enhanced version of the original Donkey Kong. Among the new features were enhanced graphics, more levels, and new gameplay mechanics.
Interestingly, this was the first game to have enhanced features when used with the Super Gameboy. A border that looks like an arcade cabinet was added as well as a digitized version of Pauline yelling "Help!"
Story
Donkey Kong has kidnapped Pauline. Pauline's boyfriend Mario must track Donkey Kong down and save his girlfriend.
Gameplay
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.
Along with the levels from the original Donkey Kong, a few levels from 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.
Legacy
Ports and Remakes
- Donkey Kong GB was rereleased over the Nintendo Power system in Japan.
Sequels
Originally, remakecalled Donkey Kong Plus was planned for the Gameboy Advance. Along with enhanced graphics and backgrounds, the remake was to feature a level editor.
Donkey Kong Plus was never released, but some of the ideas were used in Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
| Titles in the Donkey Kong Series |
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| Donkey Kong (GB) - Jr. - Math - 3 Donkey Kong Country (2: Diddy Kong's Quest - 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble) - Land (2 - III) - Donkey Kong 64 Mario vs. Donkey Kong - March of the Minis - Minis March Again! - Mini-Land Mayhem! - Minis on the Move - Tipping Stars Jungle Beat - King of Swing - Jungle Climber - Returns - Tropical Freeze Diddy Kong Racing - Donkey Konga (2 - 3) - Barrel Blast |