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2
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Release Date

Arcade

  • US 31st Jul 1981
  • JP 9th Jul 1981
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  • Guide Best Donkey Kong Games Of All Time

    Swing when you're winning

    While Mario is the main man when it comes to all things Nintendo, it was Donkey Kong who gave the plumber a leg-up in the world of video games. The ape's debut not only conquered the arcade and introduced the world to a video gaming legend, but it saved the company and put Nintendo on the path to becoming the cultural force...

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About The Game

Mario must save Pauline from the evil clutches of Donkey Kong!

Mario's girlfriend Pauline has been grabbed by the big gorilla Donkey Kong and now he must traverse 4 levels of girders, elevators, and a host of other dangers as he scales his way to his true love.

Released in 1981, Donkey Kong has become one of the most beloved arcade games of all time and remains a staple of video game platforms, even still to this very day.