Nintendo Entertainment System · retro
Donkey Kong Classics
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Series | Donkey Kong |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Donkey Kong Classics is a retro game released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Nintendo.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.
It is part of the Donkey Kong series; on the NES you can also try Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong 3. The series also appears on other systems with Donkey Kong 64 (N64) and Donkey Kong Country (SNES). Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Donkey Kong Classics supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
What playing Donkey Kong Classics is like
Donkey Kong Classics cheats & codes
22 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite lives | SXYAOP |
|---|---|
| Start with 1 life | PETANA |
| Start with 6 lives | TETANA |
| Start with 9 lives | PETANE |
| Controllable jump | AEVAVSIA |
| Keep hammer for longer | EAKOLSLG |
Donkey Kong Classics walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Donkey Kong Classics FAQ
When did Donkey Kong Classics come out on the NES?
Donkey Kong Classics was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Donkey Kong Classics?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Donkey Kong Classics multiplayer?
Yes. Donkey Kong Classics supports up to 2 players.
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