'Edutainment' titles are a strange lot. They're usually poor attempts to shoehorn some 'learning' in videogames, possibly out of fear that games rot the brains of kiddies. Donkey Kong Jr Math is no exception.
The game features one player and two player modes. In the one player mode, the objective is to enter math answers in order to receive points. In the two player mode, each player applies a math operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to the number they have to make it another number, trying to eventually reach a mutual goal number. However, signs and numbers are on the same field for each player, and they must race to reach the final number.
The instruction in arithmetic here is not too advanced. Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems are what you'll find in the game's main single player mode, and the two-player competition is even easier – the six-digit subtraction equation used as an example above is as complex as it comes. And limited content isn't helped at all by stiff, cumbersome and confusing controls, which you'll find in both gameplay modes.
Conclusion
If you get excited by doing math puzzles then this will probably be right up your street but for true gamers this is a complete waste of Wii points. The Donkey Kong licence might tempt some people but this really isn't a proper Donkey Kong game. If you really must educate yourself, pick up Brain Training on the DS. Your money will be spent far more wisely.
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I know this game gets a bad rap, but I actually had fun in the 2 player mode. The single player mode is not very good though. At least it makes a good gag gift
@Tony: yeah, it's great to go and spend £3.50 on a maths game that you know your friends are gonna hate.
I have the original cart, hehehe!!!
Which is worse? Donkey Kong Jr. Math or Operation Wolf?
operation wolf is worse, because it does not have the zapper
They should release Duck Hunt. That game was fun.
They can't do light gun games on the virtual console.
They could release a special version of Duck Hunt on WiiWare that's compatible with the Wii Remote and, or Wii Zapper. I'm sure it wouldn't be that difficult. I would just perfer that the game remain completely identical to its original version. It was really fun.
They can't do light gun games on the virtual console.
Then explain how they can have Wii Pointer and keyboard functions in a VC game.
@cheeseman: Donkey Kong Jr. Math. Who cares about math in gaming?
ALL EDUCATIONAL VIDEO GAMES SUK
Imma get this (and all other Nintendo published games on VC) at some point. >:3
Looks like one of the most stupid video games Nintendo has ever made.
What were they thinking?
@wariothestario: You're right.
Donkey Kong ia fun, but I can see why people hate this game.
All educational games suck, Except for the Oregon Trail.
Oh my god! How dare you diss such a fantastic game? DK Jr. Math is so much better than Super Mario Bros. 3 and Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! What horrible reviewers! (cracks up at self)
OMG it got a 1!!!
This game is free in AC for the GCN and it's still not worth it
I actually played the 1 player mode when I was 7,did not understand it,but it was an okay way to pass time.
Exercise mode is good, but everything else is bad.
The only edutatainment games I ever played were Mario is Missing! and Mario's Time Machine. Never touched DKJr.M and probably never will, lol
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