Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong first burst onto the scene in 1981 as the antagonist in Nintendo's groundbreaking arcade game, where he kidnapped Mario’s girlfriend, Pauline, setting the stage for one of gaming’s most enduring rivalries. The success of Donkey Kong led to the introduction of his iconic sidekick, Donkey Kong Jr., in 1982, in a sequel where players took control of Donkey Kong’s son to rescue him from Mario’s clutches. However, it was Donkey Kong Country in 1994 that truly solidified DK's legacy, introducing stunning pre-rendered graphics, innovative platforming, and a host of beloved characters like Diddy Kong and Cranky Kong.
The franchise continued to evolve, with Donkey Kong 64 in 1999 bringing the series into 3D, and the Donkey Kong Country Returns series revitalizing the brand in the 2010s with modern gameplay while preserving the charm of the original. Donkey Kong also found success in spin-offs, including Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Donkey Konga, expanding his presence beyond platforming. Throughout his history, Donkey Kong has remained a symbol of challenge, creativity, and fun, cementing his place as one of gaming’s most recognizable and enduring characters.
Main Donkey Kong Series Games
Donkey Kong Country (1994) – SNES
Donkey Kong Land (1995) – Game Boy
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995) – SNES
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996) – SNES
Donkey Kong Land 2 (1996) – Game Boy
Donkey Kong Land III (1997) – Game Boy
Donkey Kong 64 (1999) – Nintendo 64
Donkey Kong World (Game Boy Color) (2001) – Game Boy Color
Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010) – Wii
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (2013) – Nintendo 3DS (remake of Donkey Kong Country Returns)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014) – Wii U
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2018) – Nintendo Switch
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Series
Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004) – Game Boy Advance
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (2006) – Nintendo DS
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (2009) – Nintendo DSiWare
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (2015) – Nintendo 3DS, Wii U
Donkey Konga Series
Donkey Konga (2003) – GameCube
Donkey Konga 2 (2004) – GameCube
Donkey Konga 3 [JP] (2005) – GameCube
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Series
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2004) – GameCube
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2016) – Nintendo Wii U (remake)
Donkey Kong Racing Series
Diddy Kong Racing (1997) – Nintendo 64
Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007) – Nintendo DS
Donkey Kong Sports & Miscellaneous Games
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (2007) – Wii
Donkey Kong: King of Swing (2005) – Game Boy Advance
Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber (2007) – Nintendo DS
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