Donkey Kong Jr. (Arcade Classics)

The Donkey Kong Jr NES game is Nintendo's port of its 1982 arcade sequel, in which Donkey Kong's son sets out to free his father from Mario. It was released for the NES in North America in June 1986 as part of the Arcade Classics Series. This listing is the loose cartridge only, with no box or manual.

About Donkey Kong Jr. on the NES

This game flips the roles of the original. Mario is the villain and holds Donkey Kong captive. You play as Donkey Kong Jr., who climbs vines, chains and ropes to reach him. He can slide down quickly or climb faster as he moves through each stage.

There are four stages. Enemies include Snapjaws and Nitpickers, and Nitpickers can drop eggs on you. In the fourth stage, Junior pushes six keys up into their locks to free his father.

Nintendo R&D2 handled the NES port. Two players can take turns. The ending was changed for the NES, where it shows Mario falling to his apparent death.

Donkey Kong Jr NES Game Details

• Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
• NES release (North America): June 1986
• Developer: Nintendo R&D2 (NES port)
• Publisher: Nintendo
• Original arcade game: 1982
• Genre: Platformer
• Players: 1 or 2 (alternating turns)
• What you get: Loose cartridge only, no box or manual

Arcade Classics Series Notes

Donkey Kong Jr. was one of the games Nintendo grouped as the Arcade Classics Series outside Japan in 1986. Covers in the series print "The Original!" in cursive above the title. The NES ports in the series offer two difficulty settings, A for beginners and B for experts. Our store carries more than one Donkey Kong Jr. listing, so check the photos for the exact cartridge.

More Donkey Kong Games

See all of our NES games. Start with The Original Donkey Kong (Arcade Classics Series), or try the learning spin-off Donkey Kong Jr. Math. Read more about Donkey Kong Jr. on Wikipedia.

Donkey Kong Jr NES: FAQs

Is Mario the bad guy in this game?
Yes. Mario holds Donkey Kong captive, and you play as his son.

Is this the Donkey Kong Jr Arcade Classics cart?
Yes. This listing is Donkey Kong Jr. from the Arcade Classics Series.

Can two people play?
Yes. Two players can take turns.

Is the box included?
No. You get the Donkey Kong Jr cartridge only, with no box or manual.

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