DK Jungle Climber DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action / Platformer

DK Jungle Climber

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperPaon
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDonkey Kong
LegacyCertified 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 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

DK Jungle Climber cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Bananas22170168 00000063
Max Crystals2217016A 00000063
Infinite Lives2217056D 00000063
Invincible Star22170640 00000003
KONG Complete121DFD40 00000F0F
1-Up for Every Banana12170168 00000063

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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.

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