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.
72Wit Score
Details
DeveloperNintendo R&D1
PublisherNintendo
ReleasedJune 30, 1982
StatusReleased
GenresPlatformArcade
ThemesAction
PlatformsARC Arcade
ModesSingle player
SeriesDonkey Kong Jr.
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Community Score
Worth Playing72/100
About This Game
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.