60
The game may not have a huge variety of levels in its design, but Donkey Kong retains its fun through challenging simplicity. It's admittedly a shame we're missing one additional level from the arcade, and twenty bucks is a bit much to ask for a game that's been given away before this series' release. But I pretty much guarantee that if this game's in your collection it'll see a lot of playtime.
60
Quotation forthcoming.
67
Quotation forthcoming.
5
Very repetitive the movement is too slow, for the first iteration of the formula is ok, but nothing spectacular.
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Donkey Kong
Game Boy Advance
Released On:
Jun 2, 2004
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67
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6.5
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6.5
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Jun 4, 2018
8
I think it's a solid game. The controls are a bit wonky, and the barrels are a bit unpredictable. I still have fun with this game.
Jan 2, 2026
5
Very repetitive the movement is too slow, for the first iteration of the formula is ok, but nothing spectacular.
Aug 13, 2025
60
The game may not have a huge variety of levels in its design, but Donkey Kong retains its fun through challenging simplicity. It's admittedly a shame we're missing one additional level from the arcade, and twenty bucks is a bit much to ask for a game that's been given away before this series' release. But I pretty much guarantee that if this game's in your collection it'll see a lot of playtime.
SummaryGo head-to-head with an 800-lb gorilla all over again in the rerelease of Donkey Kong, part of the NES Classics series. As the story goes, Donkey Kong kidnaps a beautiful girl and Mario runs to the rescue. To reach the girl, however, Mario must avoid Donkey Kong's barrels, fireballs, and bouncing rivets. Two players can take turns compet... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
