12th February 2003, 11:12 AM
Donkey Kong Review
By Derek Miller
Donkey Kong was my favorite arcade game as a kid and I've loved just about every game in the series. (You know the exceptions.) Donkey Kong for Gameboy is one of my favorites. When it came out it was one of the first games to use the Super Gameboy adapter for SNES and that just heightened my enjoyment of the game. Not only was I playing a great game but it was in color and on my TV! Imagine that!
Graphics
Well it is a Gameboy game but it does look decent. Since it was adapted for Super Gameboy it looks okay on a GBC or GBA. At least better than original Gameboy games.
7.5
Sound
Once again, Gameboy has its limitations so the sound is mediocre. The music can get tedious and the sound effects are almost nonexistent. They will remind you of the original Donkey Kong, though, so that might be a plus.
6.0
Gameplay
Now we're getting somewhere. If you loved the original DK arcade game then you will love this game. It starts off by playing all of the first four levels of DK, and then things get interesting. Donkey Kong takes your girl, and you must chase him throughout different worlds. You go through world after world chasing after Donkey Kong. You must retrieve a key to open the locked door that he goes through in each level. Eventually, Donkey Kong Jr. comes along to give you some trouble. You collect the keys by using the enemies and objects you encounter in standard platform/puzzle fashion. I say standard fashion but don't get me wrong, it is extremely addictive. You will fight against Donkey Kong every few levels and it's a different challenge each time. Just play this game and you'll enjoy it.
9.5
Modern Appeal
Donkey Kong is an addictive game and even after you beat it you will find yourself playing just for the heck of it. You can go to any level you want as long as you've already been to the level. It is definitely my most played original Gameboy game.
Purchase Price
You shouldn't have too much trouble finding this one at a used game store or on eBay. Expect to pay anywhere between $10 - $15 for it.
Total (not an average) : 8.5
By Derek Miller
Donkey Kong was my favorite arcade game as a kid and I've loved just about every game in the series. (You know the exceptions.) Donkey Kong for Gameboy is one of my favorites. When it came out it was one of the first games to use the Super Gameboy adapter for SNES and that just heightened my enjoyment of the game. Not only was I playing a great game but it was in color and on my TV! Imagine that!
Graphics
Well it is a Gameboy game but it does look decent. Since it was adapted for Super Gameboy it looks okay on a GBC or GBA. At least better than original Gameboy games.
7.5
Sound
Once again, Gameboy has its limitations so the sound is mediocre. The music can get tedious and the sound effects are almost nonexistent. They will remind you of the original Donkey Kong, though, so that might be a plus.
6.0
Gameplay
Now we're getting somewhere. If you loved the original DK arcade game then you will love this game. It starts off by playing all of the first four levels of DK, and then things get interesting. Donkey Kong takes your girl, and you must chase him throughout different worlds. You go through world after world chasing after Donkey Kong. You must retrieve a key to open the locked door that he goes through in each level. Eventually, Donkey Kong Jr. comes along to give you some trouble. You collect the keys by using the enemies and objects you encounter in standard platform/puzzle fashion. I say standard fashion but don't get me wrong, it is extremely addictive. You will fight against Donkey Kong every few levels and it's a different challenge each time. Just play this game and you'll enjoy it.
9.5
Modern Appeal
Donkey Kong is an addictive game and even after you beat it you will find yourself playing just for the heck of it. You can go to any level you want as long as you've already been to the level. It is definitely my most played original Gameboy game.
Purchase Price
You shouldn't have too much trouble finding this one at a used game store or on eBay. Expect to pay anywhere between $10 - $15 for it.
Total (not an average) : 8.5