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Play Overview
Donkey Kong (1981) is a series of running and jumping games where you play Mario, who navigates a single screen to rescue the princess. It was the start of the platform game genre and although is now dated, can still be played on a wide range of systems.
Play involves climbing a maze-like industrial construction site, avoiding barrels and other hazards to get to the top and save the girl. When you do you move on to the next level. It's a simple challenge but one you need to perfect to get a high score. Unlike more modern games there are no save points, when you are out of lives you start from the beginning.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Donkey Kong 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 15 months ago.
Play involves climbing a maze-like industrial construction site, avoiding barrels and other hazards to get to the top and save the girl. When you do you move on to the next level. It's a simple challenge but one you need to perfect to get a high score. Unlike more modern games there are no save points, when you are out of lives you start from the beginning.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Donkey Kong 2 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 15 months ago.
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Play Style
This is a Platform game with Action and Traversal elements. This is a single-player game.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
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Age Ratings
Skill Level
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game.
Our Game Pathways reveal how 9-year-olds play this game:
- 9-year-old: Discovering A Love Of Systems
Costs
You can only play this on older systems (GameCube, Nintendo 2DS|3DS and Nintendo Wii) but can usually find it second hand on eBay.
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
Donkey Kong
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Game Details
Release Date: 01/01/1981, updated in 2015
Out Now: 3DS and 2DS, GameCube, Switch and Wii
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Platform (Action and Traversal)
Accessibility: 0 features documented
Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels
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