Retro Gamer Weekdayz - Donkey Kong (NES)

Welcome Retroheadz to Retro Gamer Weekdayz. Today,we're gonna be looking at Donkey Kong for the NES.

Donkey Kong
Company: Nintendo
Year: 1986
Genre: Action Platformer
System: NES
# Of Players: 1-2 (turn based)

Story and Concept: The story takes place in New York City,where Donkey Kong,neglected pet Gorilla of Mario the Carpenter,goes on a miscievious rampage and then kidnaps the Carpenters girlfriend,Pauline. Mario chases after Donkey Kong to get his woman back,but the Gorilla isn't about to make things easy for him.

Mario must make his way up various stages to reach Donkey Kong and Pauline,however Mario must avoid many enemies and objects.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Fun Factor: Medium

Game Features:
- 2 Player Alternative Play
- Use the Hammers to Destroy Obsticals and Enemies...and Get Points For It.
- Get Points By Jumping Over Enemies and Obsticals.

Pros:
- Arcade Accurate Gameplay and Graphics (though not sound)

Cons:
- If Mario Falls,He Dies.
- To Save Cart Space,Nintendo Had to Cut a Level for the NES port - 50m aka The Pie/Cement Factory.
- Too Short

Replay Value: Good.

Score: 6/10

These reviews may have few words,but they're to the point. That's gonna do it for this edition of RGW,next time I'll be reviewing Super Mario Bros.

Stay Gold,Space Cowboys!