75
Overall, I’m mostly impressed with the Arcade Archives wrapper as it lets players customize the experience or compete online. Donkey Kong Jr. itself is fun but much more challenging than the original Donkey Kong. I don’t think the sequel is as good, but it manages to differentiate itself which is nice and keeps the experience and strategies fresh while managing to maintain an air of familiarity.
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5
I'm going to be really honest - this game aged very poorly. While Donkey Kong Jr moves around at the same speed as Mario did in Donkey Kong, the climbing mechanics are too sluggish, especially considering the speed enemies are thrown at you. The game also RARELY gives you opportunities to score points, only awarded when dropping fruit, jumping over enemies, or clearing levels. Skip this and play either DK1 or 3.
Donkey Kong Jr.
Released On:
Dec 21, 2018
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Available after 4 critic reviews
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5.6
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Jan 7, 2019
75
Overall, I’m mostly impressed with the Arcade Archives wrapper as it lets players customize the experience or compete online. Donkey Kong Jr. itself is fun but much more challenging than the original Donkey Kong. I don’t think the sequel is as good, but it manages to differentiate itself which is nice and keeps the experience and strategies fresh while managing to maintain an air of familiarity.
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Jan 13, 2024
5
I'm going to be really honest - this game aged very poorly. While Donkey Kong Jr moves around at the same speed as Mario did in Donkey Kong, the climbing mechanics are too sluggish, especially considering the speed enemies are thrown at you. The game also RARELY gives you opportunities to score points, only awarded when dropping fruit, jumping over enemies, or clearing levels. Skip this and play either DK1 or 3.
SummaryMario has gone mad! He's turned the tables on Donkey Kong and locked him in a cage. It's up to you, as Donkey Kong Jr., to rescue your father by stealing Mario's set of keys. But it won't be easy. You'll have to fight off ape-eating Snapjaws, jump onto moving islands and break through a jungle of vines to get to the keys that will free D... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
