Donkey Kong Jr. Classic
ColecoVision · Platformer / Action
Donkey Kong
Certified classic
| System | ColecoVision |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| 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 20 |
Released for the ColecoVision, Donkey Kong is a platformer developed by Nintendo and published by Coleco Industries, Inc.. It blends platformer and action elements.
Among the 18 ColecoVision platformers in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Donkey Kong series; on the ColecoVision 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 Popeye for the ColecoVision.
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 ColecoVision'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 64 Classic
Donkey Kong Country Classic Co-op
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Classic Co-op
Mario Bros. Classic Co-op
Playing ColecoVision games today
The ColecoVision's library is small but rich in faithful coin-op conversions, and homebrew developers still release new cartridges for it today.
Donkey Kong FAQ
Who made Donkey Kong?
It was developed by Nintendo and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..
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.