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Donkey Kong
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Description |
Released in the arcades in 1981, Donkey Kong was not only Nintendo's first real smash hit for the company, but marked the introduction for two of their most popular mascots: Mario (originally "Jumpman") and Donkey Kong.Donkey Kong is a platform-action game that has Mario scale four different industrial themed levels (construction zone, cement factory, an elevator-themed level, and removing rivets from girders) in an attempt to save the damsel in distress, Pauline, from the big ape before the timer runs out. Once the rivets are removed from the final level, Donkey Kong falls, and the two lovers are reunited. From there, the levels start over at a higher difficulty.Along the way, Mario must dodge a constant stream of barrels, "living" fireballs, and spring-weights. Although not as powerful as in other future games, Mario can find a hammer which allows him to destroy the barrels and fireballs for a limited amount of time. Additionally, Mario can also find Pauline's hat, purse and umbrella for additional bonus points.Donkey Kong is also notable for being one of the first complete narratives in video game form, told through simplistic cut scenes that advance the story. It should also be noted that in versions of the game for early 1980's consoles, Donkey Kong only used 2-3 of the original levels, with the cement factory usually omitted. |
Genre |
Action, Arcade, Platform |
Size |
30 kb |
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Cheats and codes: |
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Secrets
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Gain multiple points faster Gain multiple points faster Normally you would gain 100 points each time you jump over a barrel. But try jumpin over a barrel while the following 2 conditions apply: - You are standin on the top of the MIDDLE ladder on the THIRD floor (first level) - The barrel must roll down the ladder you are on as you jump over it If the conditions apply (as in, you jump over a barrel without movin back or forth, and it just rolls down the ladder below you), then you will hear the scorin points sound effect played multiple times really fast, and you will gain several hundred points.
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Release date: |
15.07.1983 |
Developer: |
Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
Publisher: |
Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
User rating |
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Downloads |
1405 |
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