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|developer=[[Nintendo Software Technology]] | |developer=[[Nintendo Software Technology]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| − | |system=[[ | + | |system=[[Game Boy Advance]], [[Virtual Console]] ([[3DS Virtual Console|3DS]], [[Wii U Virtual Console|Wii U]]) |
| − | |release=US May 24, 2004<br>JP June 10, 2004<br>EU November 19, 2004 | + | |release='''Game Boy Advance'''<br />US May 24, 2004<br>JP June 10, 2004<br>EU November 19, 2004<br />'''3DS Virtual Console'''<br />December 15-16, 2011 (''Ambassador'')<br />'''Wii U Virtual Console'''<br />JP July 23, 2014<br />PAL September 17, 2015<br />US February 9, 2017 |
|genre=Adventure / Puzzle | |genre=Adventure / Puzzle | ||
|gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=60 GH Gallery] | |gallery=[http://www.gamehiker.com/gallery/index.php?cat=60 GH Gallery] | ||
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| − | '''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''' is a [[ | + | '''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''' is a [[Game Boy Advance]] action/puzzle game pitting [[Mario]] against [[Donkey Kong]] in a revival of their rivalry that started in [[Donkey Kong (game)|the original ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game]]. However, it is based more on [[Donkey Kong GB]] with its puzzle-like gameplay. |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
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=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | Each different 'world' contains eight levels. | + | Each different 'world' contains eight levels. In the first six levels of a world Mario collect has to collect the key to the doorway and the Mini-Marios, and he can also collect three different packages for bonus points. In the seventh level, the player has to lead the collected Mini-Marios to the end of the level, with the number of surviving Mini-Marios determining the amount of Mario's lives in the boss battle. Then, the player faces Donkey Kong one-on-one in the eighth level. These take on the form of a variety of different-themed boss levels. |
| − | The game features a host of unlockable levels. | + | The game features a host of unlockable levels. These include a new set of worlds, where the player has lead a Mini-Mario bearing a key to the door hole, as well as a host of incredibly hard levels to test the player's skill. |
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
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| + | This game spawned a new subseries of ''Donkey Kong''-based video games for the [[Nintendo DS]] and later platforms. However, the sequels shifted to a different ''Lemmings''-like gameplay style in which the player controlled the Mini-Marios and had to guide them through levels. | ||
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| + | ==Ports and Remakes== | ||
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| + | *In 2011, it was included in the set of Game Boy Advance games that were released for free download on the [[3DS]] to those participating in the [[3DS Virtual Console#Ambassador_Program|Ambassador Program]]. It did not receive a normal eShop release on the 3DS, but in it eventually was released for download on the [[Wii U]] as part of its [[Wii U Virtual Console|Virtual Console]]: for Japan in 2014, Europe and Australia in 2015 and America in 2017. | ||
==Sequels== | ==Sequels== | ||
| − | It was followed by [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]] for the | + | It was followed by ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'' for the DS, which changed the gameplay style. |
{{Donkey Kong Series}} | {{Donkey Kong Series}} | ||
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{{Super Mario Series}} | {{Super Mario Series}} | ||
| − | [[Category: Game Boy Advance Games]] [[Category: Mario Games]] [[Category: Donkey Kong Games]] | + | [[Category: Game Boy Advance Games]] [[Category: Mario Games]] [[Category: Donkey Kong Games]][[Category: Ambassador Program]] |
Latest revision as of 14:20, 26 January 2019
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| Mario vs. Donkey Kong | |
| Developer | Nintendo Software Technology |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Game Boy Advance, Virtual Console (3DS, Wii U) |
| Release Date | Game Boy Advance US May 24, 2004 JP June 10, 2004 EU November 19, 2004 3DS Virtual Console December 15-16, 2011 (Ambassador) Wii U Virtual Console JP July 23, 2014 PAL September 17, 2015 US February 9, 2017 |
| Genre | Adventure / Puzzle |
| Gallery | GH Gallery |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a Game Boy Advance action/puzzle game pitting Mario against Donkey Kong in a revival of their rivalry that started in the original Donkey Kong arcade game. However, it is based more on Donkey Kong GB with its puzzle-like gameplay.
Story[edit]
A line of Mini-Mario toys has been made by the Mario Toy Company due to Mario's popularity. Donkey Kong sees a commercial for the toys and becomes obsessed with collecting them all. After finding the toys sold out everywhere, he breaks into the Mario Toy Company and steals all the Mini-Mario toys. Mario initiates a pursuit in order to retrieve the toys.
Gameplay[edit]
Each different 'world' contains eight levels. In the first six levels of a world Mario collect has to collect the key to the doorway and the Mini-Marios, and he can also collect three different packages for bonus points. In the seventh level, the player has to lead the collected Mini-Marios to the end of the level, with the number of surviving Mini-Marios determining the amount of Mario's lives in the boss battle. Then, the player faces Donkey Kong one-on-one in the eighth level. These take on the form of a variety of different-themed boss levels.
The game features a host of unlockable levels. These include a new set of worlds, where the player has lead a Mini-Mario bearing a key to the door hole, as well as a host of incredibly hard levels to test the player's skill.
Legacy[edit]
This game spawned a new subseries of Donkey Kong-based video games for the Nintendo DS and later platforms. However, the sequels shifted to a different Lemmings-like gameplay style in which the player controlled the Mini-Marios and had to guide them through levels.
Ports and Remakes[edit]
- In 2011, it was included in the set of Game Boy Advance games that were released for free download on the 3DS to those participating in the Ambassador Program. It did not receive a normal eShop release on the 3DS, but in it eventually was released for download on the Wii U as part of its Virtual Console: for Japan in 2014, Europe and Australia in 2015 and America in 2017.
Sequels[edit]
It was followed by Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis for the DS, which changed the gameplay style.
| Titles in the Donkey Kong Series |
|---|
| 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 |
| Titles in the Mario Series |
|---|
| Donkey Kong (GB) - Jr. - Mario Bros. - Mario Clash Super Mario Bros. (DX) (Lost Levels - 2 - 3) - Super Mario World - Yoshi's Island - Super Mario Land (2) Super Mario 64 (DS) - Sunshine - Galaxy (2) - 3D Land (World) - Odyssey Super Mario Advance (2 - 3 - 4) - New Super Mario Bros. (Wii - 2 - U) - Run - Wonder Mario vs. Donkey Kong - March of the Minis - Minis March Again! - Mini-Land Mayhem! - Minis on the Move - Tipping Stars Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge - Super Mario Maker (2) |