Difference between revisions of "Donkey Kong GB"
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| − | '''Donkey Kong''' | + | '''Donkey Kong''' (also called '''Game Boy Donkey Kong''' and '''Donkey Kong 94''') is an enhanced remake and extension of the original ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. Among the new features were new graphics, many new levels, and new gameplay mechanics.This was the first game to have enhanced features when used with the [[Super Game Boy]]. A border that looks like an arcade cabinet was added as well as a digitized version of [[Pauline]] yelling "Help!" |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
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=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | The game begins with the four original levels from ''Donkey Kong''. | + | The game begins with the four original levels from ''Donkey Kong''. RAfter completing those levels the game continued with 97 new levels, making a total of 101. The new levels are divided into the following worlds: Big-City, Forest, Ship, Jungle, Desert, Airplane, Ice Berg, Rocky Valley, and Tower. New gameplay mechanics are introduced as the game progresses. The new levels take on a puzzle-like gameplay shift, as the player's goal in most levels is to find a key and carry it to a door for completion of the level while avoiding various enemies and obstacles. Each level also contains three of Pauline's accessories which, if collected, would unlock a slot machine or roulette that could be played to earn extra lives. The player faces Donkey Kong every fourth level in a manner similar to the first three stages. Each world also ends with a boss fight against Donkey Kong in which he must be beaten by throwing his barrels back at him. |
| − | + | ''Donkey Kong'' added new moves to Mario's arsenal. Mario triple jumped and back flipped in this game prior to ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Other new moves included throwing the hammer, doing a handstand to deflect falling objects, and swinging on a wire for extra height. Like in the original arcade game, Mario is defeated with just one hit, but when carrying an item, he will only drop it and be momentarily stunned when hit. | |
| − | ''Donkey Kong | + | Along with the levels from the original ''Donkey Kong'', a few levels from ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' were added. Level 2-4 was Level 1 in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' and Level 9-4 was Level 4. [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] himself also makes sporadic appearances throughout the game, in which he adds to Mario's nuisances in order to aid his father. |
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*''Donkey Kong GB'' was rereleased over the [[Nintendo Power system]] in Japan. | *''Donkey Kong GB'' was rereleased over the [[Nintendo Power system]] in Japan. | ||
| − | *In 2011, it was released as a downloadable game | + | *In 2011, it was released as a downloadable game through the [[3DS]] eShop as part of the [[3DS Virtual Console]]. |
==Sequels== | ==Sequels== | ||
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[[Category: Donkey Kong Games]] | [[Category: Donkey Kong Games]] | ||
[[Category: Player's Choice]] | [[Category: Player's Choice]] | ||
| − | [[Category:3DS Virtual Console]] | + | [[Category:3DS Virtual Console Games]] |
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| Donkey Kong | |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Game Boy 3DS Virtual Console |
| Release Date | Game Boy JP June 14, 1994 US June 1994 EU September 29, 1994 3DS Virtual Console JP June 15, 2011 US June 16, 2011 EU June 16, 2011 SK February 3. 2016 |
| Gallery | GH Gallery |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Donkey Kong (also called Game Boy Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong 94) is an enhanced remake and extension of the original Donkey Kong. Among the new features were new graphics, many new levels, and new gameplay mechanics.This was the first game to have enhanced features when used with the Super Game Boy. A border that looks like an arcade cabinet was added as well as a digitized version of Pauline yelling "Help!"
Story[edit]
Donkey Kong has kidnapped Pauline. Pauline's boyfriend Mario must track Donkey Kong down and save his girlfriend.
Gameplay[edit]
The game begins with the four original levels from Donkey Kong. RAfter completing those levels the game continued with 97 new levels, making a total of 101. The new levels are divided into the following worlds: Big-City, Forest, Ship, Jungle, Desert, Airplane, Ice Berg, Rocky Valley, and Tower. New gameplay mechanics are introduced as the game progresses. The new levels take on a puzzle-like gameplay shift, as the player's goal in most levels is to find a key and carry it to a door for completion of the level while avoiding various enemies and obstacles. Each level also contains three of Pauline's accessories which, if collected, would unlock a slot machine or roulette that could be played to earn extra lives. The player faces Donkey Kong every fourth level in a manner similar to the first three stages. Each world also ends with a boss fight against Donkey Kong in which he must be beaten by throwing his barrels back at him.
Donkey Kong added new moves to Mario's arsenal. Mario triple jumped and back flipped in this game prior to Super Mario 64. Other new moves included throwing the hammer, doing a handstand to deflect falling objects, and swinging on a wire for extra height. Like in the original arcade game, Mario is defeated with just one hit, but when carrying an item, he will only drop it and be momentarily stunned when hit.
Along with the levels from the original Donkey Kong, a few levels from Donkey Kong Jr. were added. Level 2-4 was Level 1 in Donkey Kong Jr. and Level 9-4 was Level 4. Donkey Kong Jr. himself also makes sporadic appearances throughout the game, in which he adds to Mario's nuisances in order to aid his father.
Continuity References[edit]
- Donkey Kong Junior's presence seems to be foreshadowing Donkey Kong's sequel, Donkey Kong Junior.
- The ending has Mario going through a pipe to what seems to be the Mushroom Kingdom and receives a Super Mushroom. This seems to be a way of bridging the gap between Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros.
Legacy[edit]
Ports and Remakes[edit]
- Donkey Kong GB was rereleased over the Nintendo Power system in Japan.
- In 2011, it was released as a downloadable game through the 3DS eShop as part of the 3DS Virtual Console.
Sequels[edit]
Originally, a remake called Donkey Kong Plus was planned for the Gameboy Advance. Along with enhanced graphics and backgrounds, the remake was to feature a level editor.
Donkey Kong Plus was never released, but some of the ideas were used in Mario vs. Donkey Kong. Mario vs. Donkey Kong played much like an enhanced sequel to Donkey Kong, carrying on Mario's acrobatic moves and the searching for keys in each level.
| Titles in the Donkey Kong Series |
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| 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) |