description Donkey Kong Overview
Donkey Kong, released in 1981, is an arcade platform game where the player controls Mario to navigate a New York City construction site. The objective involves rescuing Pauline from the control of the giant gorilla, Donkey Kong. This title marks both the beginning of the Donkey Kong series and Mario’s debut in video games.
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info Donkey Kong Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1981 |
help Donkey Kong FAQ
Was Mario really in the original Donkey Kong arcade game?
Yes, but in the 1981 arcade release he was originally presented as Jumpman before becoming Mario. Donkey Kong also introduced Pauline, the woman he is trying to rescue at the construction site.
How many stages are in the original arcade Donkey Kong?
The arcade game has four main screen layouts: 25m, 50m, 75m, and 100m. The NES version did not include every arcade stage, which is one reason collectors care about the original cabinet.
Who created Donkey Kong at Nintendo?
Donkey Kong was a breakthrough project for Shigeru Miyamoto at Nintendo, with Gunpei Yokoi also involved as a senior designer and mentor. It became one of Nintendo's defining arcade successes before the 1985 NES era.
What came after Donkey Kong in the arcade series?
Nintendo followed it with Donkey Kong Jr. in 1982, where Mario appears as the antagonist holding Donkey Kong captive. Donkey Kong 3 arrived in 1983 and changed the formula by starring Stanley the Bugman.
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