Play Classic NES Series – Donkey Kong Online


Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong is a port of the 1983 NES version of the arcade game to the Game Boy Advance, developed and published by Nintendo. Mario climbs four single-screen stages to reach Pauline, dodging barrels, fireballs, and springs. A hammer power-up lets him smash obstacles for a short time. The NES version omits the arcade’s cement factory stage.

How To Play Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong

ControlAction
D-PadWalk left and right; up and down climb ladders and operate lifts; moves through the title screen options
AJump over barrels, fireballs, and gaps; grabs the hammer when jumping into it
SelectSwitch between one-player and two-player alternating play on the title screen
StartStart the game and pause during play

About Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong

Release dateJP: February 14, 2004; NA: June 7, 2004; PAL: July 9, 2004
DeveloperNintendo R&D1
PublisherNintendo
PlatformGame Boy Advance
GenrePlatformer, arcade
SeriesDonkey Kong; part of the Classic NES Series, released as Famicom Mini number 2 in Japan. Also available on GBA through Animal Crossing and e-Reader cards
ModesSingle-player; two players alternating turns
Also known asFamicom Mini: Donkey Kong (JP); NES Classics: Donkey Kong (EU, AU)

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Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.