Donkey Kong Original Edition
Also known as: Donkey Kong : Original Edition (NES)
Publisher: Nintendo · Developer: Nintendo
The classic that launched the careers of Donkey Kong and Mario. Climb to the top and rescue the beautiful Pauline from the paws of the giant ape in this colorful platform game. Donkey Kong was released in arcades in 1981 and became a cultural phenomenon, popularizing Nintendo among video game enthusiasts everywhere. It introduced a little hero called Jumpman, who would later be better known as Mario. The Game & Watch version introduced the +Control Pad, which became a standard in the industry. The NES version, which you can play here, was both a launch title for the console and one of the most faithful adaptations of the original arcade game.
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