Donkey Kong Jr. Classic
Atari 7800 · Platformer
Donkey Kong
Certified classic
| System | Atari 7800 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Donkey Kong |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Released for the Atari 7800, Donkey Kong is a platformer developed by Nintendo and published by Atari. This 7800 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1981.
Among the 8 7800 platformers in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Donkey Kong series; on the 7800 you can also try Donkey Kong Jr.. The series also appears on other systems with Donkey Kong 64 (N64) and Donkey Kong Country (SNES). Nintendo also made Mario Bros. for the 7800.
Donkey Kong 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 7800's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Donkey Kong 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 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Donkey Kong.
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Classic Co-op
Super Mario Bros. Classic
Playing 7800 games today
The 7800 has a compact library with a handful of standout arcade ports and a lively homebrew scene. The Atari 2600+ and 7800+ reissues play original 7800 cartridges over HDMI.
Donkey Kong FAQ
Who made Donkey Kong?
It was developed by Nintendo and published by Atari.
Is Donkey Kong multiplayer?
Yes. Donkey Kong supports up to 2 players.
How long does Donkey Kong take to play?
As a platformer, Donkey Kong 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 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.