DONKEY KONG
DONKEY KONG is Nintendo's 1981 arcade classic that introduced Mario (originally Jumpman) and established the platformer genre. Players climb ladders and jump over barrels to rescue Pauline from the giant ape Donkey Kong across four iconic stages.
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The game marked the debut of Mario (then called Jumpman) as a carpenter trying to rescue his girlfriend Pauline from the captive ape Donkey Kong.
Revolutionary for its time with multi-screen stages (25m, 50m, 75m, 100m) each featuring unique platforming challenges and the first appearance of rolling barrel obstacles.
Considered the first true platform game, introducing the jumping mechanic that would define the genre, with Donkey Kong throwing barrels down ramps as the primary obstacle.
Became Nintendo's first major international success, spawning one of gaming's most enduring franchises and establishing key Nintendo characters.
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