Mario, depicted in red overalls and a red cap, is an everyman character, a type common in Japan. Pauline has a pink dress and long hair, and a speech balloon crying “HELP!” appears frequently beside her. The game uses graphics and animation for characterization. It should also be noted that in many conversions of the original coin-op game for early 1980’s consoles and computer-systems, Donkey Kong only used two or three of the original levels, with the cement factory most often omitted. Additionally, Mario can also find Pauline’s hat, purse and umbrella for additional bonus points.ĭonkey Kong is also notable for being one of the first complete narratives in video game form, told through simplistic cut scenes that advance the story.
Although not as powerful as in other future games, Mario can find a hammer which allows him to destroy the barrels and fireballs for a limited amount of time. From there, the levels start over at a higher difficulty.Īlong the way, Mario must dodge a constant stream of barrels, “living” fireballs, and spring-weights. Once the rivets are removed from the final level, Donkey Kong falls, and the two lovers are reunited. Donkey Kong for Atari 2600 game description Released in the arcades in 1981, Donkey Kong was not only Nintendo’s first real smash hit for the company, but marked the introduction for two of their most popular mascots: Mario (originally “ Jumpman“) and Donkey Kong.
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