Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Release Date: February 16, 2024
Arcade, platformers, puzzle elements, for 2 players, Mario, 2.5D, co-op, side-scroll, splitscreen, Nintendo exclusive, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
A remake of a 2004 puzzle platformer. Mario vs. Donkey Kong stars the titular plumber, facing off against Donkey Kong to reclaim the Mini-Mario toys he stole.
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Videos and Screens
[1:00] Mario vs. Donkey Kong Mario vs. Donkey Kong - 'Friends or Foes' Trailer
[1:18] Mario vs. Donkey Kong Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Launch Trailer
Gamepressure Review
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
The original 2004 Mario vs. Donkey Kong puzzle platformer is back and now on the Switch, but is it new enough for you to pick up and solve it all over again?
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Description
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a puzzle platformer developed by Nintendo, and a remake of a 2004 Game Boy Advance game of the same name.
Plot
Mario vs. Donkey Kong stars Mario, facing off against Donkey Kong to reclaim the stolen Mini-Mario toys.
Mechanics
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a side-scroller. The game's stages are full of traps and obstacles,requiring agility and reflexes, jumping on platforms, using trampolines and avoiding danger. Mario's moveset is rather expansive, including hand-walking and swinging on bars.
There's also plenty of brainteasing in every stage. In order to collect all Mini-Mario toys in each level, we must solve puzzles, manipulating switches and conveyor belts to access secrets.
Each world concludes with a battle against Donkey Kong, who stands in the way to the next world. The game features various mini-games to provide more variety.
Game modes
Mario vs. Donkey Kong supports singleplayer and co-op.
Technical aspects
Mario vs. Donkey Kong features high-quality visuals. The game retains the distinctive, cartoonish artstyle Mario games are known for.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Summary
Game Series: Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Platforms:
Switch
