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Game Boy Advance · Platformer / Puzzle
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Platformer, Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Mario |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a platformer released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Nintendo. It blends platformer and puzzle elements.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Sonic Advance 3 and Kirby & the Amazing Mirror. Among the 170 GBA platformers in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario series. The series also appears on other systems with Super Mario 64 (N64) and Super Mario RPG (SNES). Nintendo also made Metroid Fusion, Wario Land 4 and WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames! for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mario vs. 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.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 83000B54
4500 |
|---|---|
| Have Mini Marios In Box | 33001BA0
0006 |
| Infinite Lives | 33000BBC
0009 |
| Infinite Key Time | 83001A80
0300 |
| Infinite Health | 33003528
0006 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000C74D
000A
10033200
0007 |
Mario vs. Donkey Kong walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong FAQ
When did Mario vs. Donkey Kong come out on the GBA?
Mario vs. Donkey Kong was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made Mario vs. Donkey Kong?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Mario vs. Donkey Kong multiplayer?
No. Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a single-player game.
How long does Mario vs. Donkey Kong take to play?
As a platformer, Mario vs. Donkey Kong typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Mario vs. 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.