Nintendo DS · Action / Platformer
DK Jungle Climber
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Paon |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Donkey Kong |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2007, DK Jungle Climber is an action game developed by Paon and published by Nintendo. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Donkey Kong series. The series also appears on other systems with Donkey Kong 64 (N64) and Donkey Kong Country (SNES).
DK Jungle Climber 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing DK Jungle Climber 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.
DK Jungle Climber cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max Bananas | 22170168
00000063 |
|---|---|
| Max Crystals | 2217016A
00000063 |
| Infinite Lives | 2217056D
00000063 |
| Invincible Star | 22170640
00000003 |
| KONG Complete | 121DFD40
00000F0F |
| 1-Up for Every Banana | 12170168
00000063 |
DK Jungle Climber walkthroughs & guides
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DK Jungle Climber FAQ
When did DK Jungle Climber come out on the DS?
DK Jungle Climber was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.
Who made DK Jungle Climber?
It was developed by Paon and published by Nintendo.
Is DK Jungle Climber multiplayer?
Yes. DK Jungle Climber supports up to 2 players.
How long does DK Jungle Climber take to play?
As an action game, DK Jungle Climber 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 DK Jungle Climber 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.