Donk!

Sega Dreamcast · Platformer

Donk!

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenrePlatformer
PublisherGOAT Store
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Published by GOAT Store, Donk! arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as a platformer. This Dreamcast release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994.

Among the 13 Dreamcast platformers in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

Donk! is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Donk! 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.

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Donk! FAQ

Who made Donk!?

published by GOAT Store.

Is Donk! multiplayer?

No. Donk! is a single-player game.

How long does Donk! take to play?

As a platformer, Donk! typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Donk! 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.

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