It was the most widely-used operating system in the first half of the 1990s. Which was operating system developed by Microsoft in 1981. This version of Donkey Kong was designed for personal computers with operating system MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System), įind digital download of this game on GOG or Steam. īuy original version of this game on or.
More details about this game can be found on .įind this game on video server or. The player typically receives three lives with a bonus awarded for the first 7,000 points, although this can be modified via the game's built in DIP switches. Points are awarded for finishing screens leaping over obstacles destroying objects with a hammer power-up collecting items such as hats, parasols, and purses (apparently belonging to the Lady/Pauline) and completing other tasks. In addition to presenting the goal of saving the Lady, the game also gives the player a score. Winning the game requires patience and the ability to accurately time Jumpman's ascent. Competitive video gamers and referees stress the game's high level of difficulty compared to other classic arcade games. In contrast to Space Panic, however, Donkey Kong was the first platform game to feature jumping, introducing the need to jump between gaps and over obstacles or approaching enemies, setting the template for the platform genre. Donkey Kong is one of the most important titles from the Golden Age of Video Arcade Games, and became one of the most popular arcade games of all time.ĭonkey Kong is one of the earliest examples of the platform game genre it is sometimes said to be the first platform game, although it was preceded by Space Panic. The hero and ape later became two of Nintendo's most popular and recognizable characters. In the game, Jumpman (since renamed Mario) must rescue a damsel in distress, Lady (now named Pauline), from a giant ape named Donkey Kong (who would later become Cranky Kong). It is an early example of the platform game genre, as the gameplay focuses on maneuvering the main character across a series of platforms while dodging and jumping over obstacles. This game can be played also in a versions for Atari 2600, Atari 7800 and NES.ĭonkey Kong is an arcade game released by Nintendo in 1981. If you think that the game in your browser does not behave as it should, try to choose another online emulator from this table. For fullscreen press 'Right Alt' + 'Enter'.
Game is controlled by the same keys that are used to playing under MS DOS.
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