Donkey Kong
Released in 1981 on Arcade, platform.
- Year: 1981
- Platform: Arcade
- Genre: Platform
- Developer: Nintendo
Overview
Shigeru Miyamoto first game gave arcades climbing platforms, a rampaging ape and cutscenes between levels. Mario debuted as Jumpman, Donkey Kong became a franchise father, and the Universal lawsuit taught the young Nintendo as much about business as design.
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