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DK


Action series started in 2005


Interestingly this is a series that serves as a spiritual successor to the "Clu Clu Land" games. Control Donkey Kong with just two buttons to control his arms and use pegs to swing and launch yourself around levels to progress.

DK: King of Swing


Release date:

EU: 04 Feb 2005

JP: 19 May 2005 - ぶらぶらドンキー (Burabura Donkey)

US: 19 Sep 2005 


System: Game Boy Advance

Developer: Paon

Genre: Action


Donkey Kong progresses through stages by grabbing onto pegs and swinging around to build momentum. Letting go of the peg, he jumps far in the direction he was facing. Use these mechanics to progress through various levels and reach the goal.


Re-Releases:

Wii U Virtual Console:

19 Nov 2014 (JP), 20 Nov 2014 (US), 22 Jan 2015 (EU)


Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber


Release date:

JP: 09 Aug 2007 - ドンキーコング ジャングルクライマー

US: 10 Sep 2007

EU: 12 Oct 2007


System: Nintendo DS

Developer: Paon

Genre: Action


Control Donkey Kong with just the L and R buttons. Move your left or right arm upwards, grab a peg, swing around the peg and then launch yourself upwards to progress through stages that span both the top and bottom screens.


Re-Releases:

Wii U Virtual Console:

08 Jul 2015 (JP), 23 Jul 2015 (US), 08 Aug 2015 (EU)