Donkey Kong Review
Even for its time, the Nintendo Entertainment System version of this all-time classic wasn't nearly as good as the 1981 original. So why pay for it now?
Even for its time, the Nintendo Entertainment System version of this all-time classic wasn't nearly as good as the 1981 original. So why pay for it now?
Donkey Kong still plays well, but with only three of the original arcade version's four screens and no meaningful play options, it's hard to recommend.
Come on guys. You all know this one. It's freakin' Donkey Kong! The game where you are Mario, who is determined to save his gal from the evil clutches of a giant ape. There are 3 levels, which isn't much... but this is a... Read Full Review
11 of 12 users found the following review helpfulWhile today, pretty much everyone knows that Nintendo is among one of the top juggernauts of video-game making, and has made very successful video game hardware and software for their video game systems; it surprisingly ... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulNote: This review is based on the Atari 800XL version that was released in 1983.In the arcades, Donkey Kong was definitely a huge success back in the early 80s. That angry sod of a gorilla, bashing his chest like there&r... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulDonkey Kong originally released on the arcades and was ported to the NES later on.This is the first game in the DK Arcade Trilogy, which was very popular and remains popular today. The objective of this game is to save a... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulI can't say nothing more what's already have been said. And a great introduction for everyone's favorite plumber. Still is playable today, and quite a lot of fun for such a short time waster. Even though Donkey Kong char... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulDonkey Kong is a single screen platform game. The player controls Mario and must rescue his girlfriend Pauline who has been kidnapped by Donkey Kong. The game consists of 3 levels, and when you beat the third level, ... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulDonkey Kong. The arcade game that made Nintendo a sucess in the arcades in the first place. If you haven't heard of this, then stop wasting so many quarters in modern day arcades. The story is simple. Donkey Kong capt... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulIt's time for the Donkey Kong review! For the NES. This is the second NES title I am gonna review. Let's get started. We are now gonna go back to the '80s where in this game, Mario was known as Jumpman, the Princes... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulAlthough you can't play as the grinning gorilla, it is still fun to dodge his attacks. You play the game as Mario, jumping over rolling barrels, hopping fire-balls, and bouncing spring-boards. Your job is to rescue Pa... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulIf trying to beat a large red blob that is supposed to be a monkey sounds fun you are wrong. I remember me and my brother would play this and @ first we didn't even realize the red blob devil/satan/santa claus thing w... Read Full Review
0 of 3 users found the following review helpfulDonkey Kong for the Atari 2600 is a sad example of a great game. In the arcade version, there are four levels, but in this version, the graphics have been over simplified, and two of the four stages have been taken out. ... Read Full Review
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