Donkey Kong Games Collection
Since his 1981 arcade debut, Donkey Kong has evolved from Mario's rival to Nintendo's beloved ape icon. This franchise pioneered platform gaming and expanded into diverse genres, selling over 65 million units worldwide.
Evolution of Gameplay
- Arcade Era (1981): Introduced climbing mechanics and barrel-throwing- SNES Renaissance (1994): Donkey Kong Country revolutionized 2D graphics with pre-rendered 3D sprites
- Modern Era: Tropical Freeze (2014) perfected the "Kong-POW" co-op system
Key Innovations
- Animal buddies (Rambi the Rhino, Squawks the Parrot)- Minecart and barrel-blast sequences
- Dynamic tag-team mechanics (Diddy, Dixie, Cranky Kong)
Cultural Impact
- Inspired the DK Rap meme (1999)- David Wise's iconic soundtracks
- Ranked among history's most influential platformers
Why It Matters
Blending challenge with charm, DK games remain the gold standard for creative platforming.🎮All Donkey Kong Retro Games
1983
PlatformerThe 1983 NES port of Nintendo's seminal 1981 arcade game that introduced Mario (as Jumpman) and Donkey Kong. Players ascend construction sites to rescue Pauline from the giant ape across four iconic stages: 25m, 50m, 75m, and 100m.
1985
EducationalAn educational spin-off of the Donkey Kong series where players solve math problems by climbing vines and entering numbers. Features both single-player calculation practice and competitive two-player modes.
1981
PlatformerDONKEY 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.
1999
PlatformerThe Kong family's first 3D adventure featuring five playable characters, expansive worlds, and the revolutionary Nintendo 64 Expansion Pak requirement. This collectathon masterpiece pushed the N64 hardware to its limits with its massive open environments.
1997
RacingDiddy Kong Racing is a kart racing game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. The game features Diddy Kong and other characters racing against the villainous Wizpig across various themed worlds. It introduced unique elements like hovercrafts and planes alongside traditional karts.
2000
PlatformerThe portable adaptation of the SNES classic featuring Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong's jungle adventure. Battle King K. Rool's Kremlings across 40 levels with enhanced GBC visuals.