Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a faithful revamp of the GBA original, to a fault
Published 2/14/2024
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong
A remake of the first game in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, originally released for the Game Boy Advance. In this puzzle-platformer, the player controls Mario in a quest to recover the Mini Marios kidnapped by his eternal rival, Donkey Kong. Run, jump, and backflip your way to rescuing the stolen Mini-Mario toys in this puzzling twist on Mario action. Obstacles like spikes, moving platforms, and falling bricks stand in your way—put your brain to work and figure out the best way to reach the Mini-Marios.
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- Nintendo Software Technology
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- Nintendo
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Metro GameCentralMario Vs. Donkey Kong review – remaking old rivalries
Published 2/14/2024
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Read originalEric Van Allen
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Published 2/14/2024
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