Donkey Kong Junior Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action

Donkey Kong Junior

SystemIntellivision
GenreAction
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherColeco Industries, Inc.
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesDonkey Kong
LegacyDeep cut

Donkey Kong Junior is an action game released for the Intellivision, developed by Nintendo and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..

It is part of the Donkey Kong series; on the Intellivision 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 Popeye for the Intellivision.

Donkey Kong Junior supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Donkey Kong Junior is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Donkey Kong Junior gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Donkey Kong Junior FAQ

Who made Donkey Kong Junior?

It was developed by Nintendo and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..

Is Donkey Kong Junior multiplayer?

Yes. Donkey Kong Junior supports up to 2 players.

How long does Donkey Kong Junior take to play?

As an action game, Donkey Kong Junior 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.

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