Donkey Kong
Game by Nintendo
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Size: 
Save: Battery with three save slots
Released: 1994
Works with: all Gameboy versions

Opening Snide Remarks: I used to love the arcade version of Donkey Kong. I
owned and loved the Atari 2600 version of both Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong
Jr.  I just hope the Game Boy version can live up to my expectations.

Gameplay: This version of Donkey Kong plays a lot like the arcade version did
but also adds a lot to the mix.  You have to collect keys, flip switches, and
use hammers to complete the levels.  You are trying to rescue the Princess
who has been kidnapped by Donkey Kong.  This is not an easy game by any
means.

Graphics: The graphics in Donkey Kong are great. They take the graphics
found in the arcade version to a new level.  Mario looks great in this game,
as does everything else. 

Sound: The sound in Donkey Kong is arcade perfect. It's old-school sound to 
go with an old-school game.  It fits perfectly.

Music: The music in Donkey Kong is excellent.  The music is even better than
the music found in the arcade version.  The music really keeps you pumped to
play the game.

Play Control: The control in Donkey Kong is arcade perfect and then some.
The controls are easy to grasp, but yet tough to master.  When you make a
mistake, you only have yourself to blame.  

Final Analysis: Donkey Kong is a great game that no Game Boy owner should be
without.  If you loved any other incarnation of Donkey Kong, then you would
do well to add this classic to your collection.

Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: ****
Sound: ****
Music: ****
Play Control: *****
Total: 22 out of 25

Final Score: 88%


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