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Donkey Kong

Multiple genre franchise started in 1981

A franchise that began with Nintendo's arcade hit, "Donkey Kong", Donkey Kong would then go on to spawn his own platforming series in "Donkey Kong Country", a music series in "Donkey Konga", a puzzle series in "Mario vs. Donkey Kong" and even a few racing games.

Sub-Series

Classic Donkey Kong


Action series started in 1981


A part of the Donkey Kong franchise mostly characterised by design elements that debuted in the original arcade game. Simplistic action gameplay, girders and construction-aesthetic levels and a vintage version of Donkey Kong that uses Shigeru Miyamoto's original design.

Donkey Kong Country


Action series started in 1994


The most influential part of the Donkey Kong franchise. This series was developed by Rare until the mid-2000s when they were acquired by Microsoft. From there, Retro Studios have helmed the series. This part of the series debuted Donkey Kong's modern design, designed by Kevin Bayliss, and heavily features jungle creatures and aesthetics.