Donkey Kong Jr. Classic
Intellivision · Platformer
Donkey Kong
Certified classic
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 2018 (originally 1981) |
| Genre | Platformer |
| 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 18 |
Developed by Nintendo and published by Coleco Industries, Inc., Donkey Kong arrived on the Intellivision in 2018 as a platformer. This Intellivision release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1981.
It landed about 39 years into the Intellivision's life. Among the 8 Intellivision platformers in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Donkey Kong series; on the Intellivision you can also try Donkey Kong Junior. 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 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 Intellivision'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
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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 FAQ
When did Donkey Kong come out on the Intellivision?
Donkey Kong was released for the Intellivision in 2018; the original game dates back to 1981.
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.