Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004)
Release Date: November 19, 2004
Arcade, platformers, 2D, Mario, crossover, Nintendo exclusive, singleplayer
Mario vs Donkey Kong is a classic platformer with an emphasis on arcade elements, which can be considered.... a sequel to Donkey Kong, who is as old as the world, when she is over 20 years old on her neck.
After years of apparent good will, Mario and Donkey Kong are at it again -- this time on Game Boy Advance! Donkey Kong has stolen all the Mini-Mario toys from the Mario Toy Co., and now it's up to Mario to hunt down his long-time nemesis and retrieve the pilfered goods. He'll have to race through confounding levels, finding keys and releasing Mini Marios, before time runs out. Along the way he'll master new moves in order to scale the puzzling heights of six action-packed worlds!
Features
* Leap, climb, and battle through increasingly difficult levels as you use switches, conveyor belts, hammers and other tools to save the day.
* A unique mix of action and puzzle gameplay elements will challenge your brain as well as your reflexes!
* Shy Guys, Piranha Plants, Bob-ombs, and other classic Mushroom Kingdom baddies stand between Mario and his goal.
* Before battling Donkey Kong at the end of each world, you'll have to collect all the Mini-Marios and lead them to safety.
Mario has always been more athletic than his somewhat portly appearance would have you believe, but he really struts his stuff in Mario vs. Donkey Kong. Mario backflips high into the air, walks on his hands, and even spins on gymnastics bars. You'll have to master all of Mario's new moves to save all of the Mini-Mario toys.
Once you've collected all of the Mini-Mario toys in a world, you then have to lead them into a toy box in a follow-the-leader game. The Mini-Marios will follow big Mario anywhere -- even if it means falling to their demise. Safely guiding them into the toy box is a tough task which will require you to overcome both action and puzzle challenges.
Even with the Mini-Marios safely tucked away, Mario's mission in each world is not done until he goes toe-to-toe with Donkey Kong. The big ape may not be the smartest enemy Mario's ever faced, but he sure is strong!
Bottom Line
Mario vs. Donkey Kong perfectly blends action and brain-teasing elements into a unique title that's a great choice for gamers on the go. Increasingly difficult challenges will put even the most advanced gamers to the test, and there is enough replay value packed in to keep you coming back for more.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004) Summary
Game Series: Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Platforms:
Game Boy Advance
