November 1, 2012

Donkey Kong for NES, Arcade, and Wii

As mentioned with Galaga, the early 80s saw some of the best arcade games ever.  One of these was Donkey Kong.  

GAMEPLAY
The gameplay of Donkey Kong, is to guide Mario, to the top platform.  The ultimate goal of the game is to save Pauline, a damsel in distress.  The 3 levels include some platforming, but sadly they loop, and you keep playing the exact same levels.

Level 1
is the slanted frame of a building, at a construction site.  Donkey kong is trowing barrels down the frame.  Mario must climb ladders, and successfully dodge the barrels to reach the top.

Level 2
Mario must reach the platform closest to Pauline.  This stage includes a pully system, which you must time the jumps just right for, or die. Other challenges include seperated platforms, fires, and a jumpy thing that can hit you. 



Level 3
You must walk over the yellow squares, while dodging the fires.  Once all of the squares are gone, Donkey Kong will fall to the ground, leaving you and Pauline safe.


AGE
Donkey Kong has no offensive content.

CONCLUSION
Donkey Kong is a great arcade game, in which I really do love.  The graphics are not that great, but it is 1981 here.  The only bad thing I have against the game is the Mario was a Carpenter, not a plumber.  I give this classic 8 out of 10.  And remember that when you pop this game in, it's not just on, but "it's on like Donkey Kong".





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