Donkey Kong Classic
Atari 2600 · Platformer
Donkey Kong Jr.
Certified classic
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Coleco Industries, Inc. |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Donkey Kong |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Atari 2600, Donkey Kong Jr. is a platformer developed by Nintendo and published by Coleco Industries, Inc.. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Donkey Kong Junior.
Among the 31 2600 platformers in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Donkey Kong series; on the 2600 you can also try Donkey Kong. The series also appears on other systems with Donkey Kong 64 (N64) and Donkey Kong Country (SNES). Nintendo also made Mario Bros., Popeye and Sky Skipper for the 2600.
Donkey Kong Jr. supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the 2600's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Donkey Kong Jr. is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Donkey Kong Jr. walkthroughs & guides
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Popeye Classic
Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Donkey Kong Jr. FAQ
Who made Donkey Kong Jr.?
It was developed by Nintendo and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..
Is Donkey Kong Jr. multiplayer?
Yes. Donkey Kong Jr. supports up to 2 players.
How long does Donkey Kong Jr. take to play?
As a platformer, Donkey Kong Jr. typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Donkey Kong Jr. on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.