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IGDB / 1087

Donkey Kong Junior

1982 72 / 100 Arcade Platform

Donkey Kong Junior is the direct sequel to Donkey Kong. In this game, Mario plays the antagonist, finally having captured Donkey Kong, and has put the ape in a locked cage. As Donkey Kong Jr., players will have to make their way through four different levels (Vines, Springboard, Chains and Mario's Hideout) in an attempt to find keys to free the little monkey's father.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused

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Story & context

After the events of Donkey Kong, Mario has captured Donkey Kong as revenge for kidnapping his lady friend and Donkey Kong Jr. has to save him. However, every time Donkey Kong Jr. gets close to freeing his father, Mario just pushes him further away.

GameplayCombat-focused GenreArcade GenrePlatform ThemeAction
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Trait8-bit Traitanthropomorphism Traitanti-villain Traitape Traitcollectibles Traitcountdown timer Traitdark second act Traitdescendants of other characters Traitgravity Traithigh score Traitkidnapping Traitlaunch titles Traitmale antagonist Traitmoving platforms Traitnever-ending Traitnew protagonist in sequel Traitnot-so-bad guys Traitprotagonist's name in the title Traitreal-time combat Traitrogue protagonist Traitsequel Traitsingle-screen level Traitvillain turned good Traityoung protagonist

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Donkey Kong Junior: release, platforms, and facts

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Nintendo R&D1
Publisher
Nintendo
Franchise
Donkey Kong, Mario
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Arcade 1982
  • Arcade Jun 30, 1982

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