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'''''Donkey Kong Junior''''' (Donkī Kongu Junia) is a 1982 [[arcade game]] by [[Nintendo]]. Over the course of the 1980s, it was also released for various [[video game console|console systems]], with the form of the title changed to '''''Donkey Kong Jr.''''' in most versions. Its eponymous star, Junior, is trying to rescue his father, who has been captured by [[Mario]]—Mario's only appearance as the villain in a video game. This game is the sequel to the popular ''[[Donkey Kong (video game)|Donkey Kong]]''.
  
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}}''For the e-Reader game, [[Donkey Kong Jr.-e|see here]]''
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|name = ''Donkey Kong Jr.''
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|image = [[File:DonkeyKongJr.jpg|250px]]
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|caption = Arcade artwork.
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|developer = [[Nintendo R&D1]]<small>(Arcade)</small><br>Iwasaki Engineering <small>(Arcade)</small><br>[[Nintendo R&D2]]<small>(NES)</small>
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|publisher = [[Nintendo]]<br>[[Falcon]]<small>(EU Arcade)</small><br>[[Hamster]] <small>(Switch)</small>
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|system1 = Arcade
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|system1NA = July 10, [[1982]]
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|system1JP = July 13, 1982
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|system1EU = August 25, 1982
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|system2 = NES
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|system2NA = June 23, [[1986]]
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|system2JP = July 15, [[1983]]
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|system2EU = June 15, [[1987]]
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|system3 = Famicom Disk System
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|system3JP = July 19, [[1988]]
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|system4 = Virtual Console (Wii)
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|system4NA = {{tt|December 4, [[2006]]|NES version}}
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|system4JP = {{tt|December 2, 2006|Famicom version}}
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|system4EU = {{tt|December 22, 2006|NES version}}
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|system4AU = {{tt|December 22, 2006|NES version}}
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|system5 = Virtual Console (3DS)
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|system5NA = {{tt|September 1, [[2011]]|NES version}}
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|system5JP = {{tt|September 1, 2011|Famicom version}}
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|system5EU = {{tt|September 1, 2011|NES version}}
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|system5AU = {{tt|September 1, 2011|NES version}}
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|system6 = Virtual Console (Wii U)
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|system6NA = {{tt|April 26, [[2013]]|NES version}}
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|system6JP = {{tt|July 15, 2013|Famicom version}}
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|system6EU = {{tt|April 27, 2013|NES version}}
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|system7 = Nintendo Switch
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|system7NA = {{tt|December 21, [[2018]]|Arcade version}}
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|system7JP = {{tt|December 21, [[2018]]|Arcade version}}
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|system7EU = {{tt|December 21, [[2018]]|Arcade version}}
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|class1 = Club Nintendo
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|genre = [[Platformer]]
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|rating = Yes
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|ESRB = E
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|PEGI = 3
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'''''Donkey Kong Jr.'''''{{Japanese|ドンキーコングJR.|Donkī Kongu Junia}} is a [[1982]] arcade game by [[Nintendo]]. Throughout the 1980s, it was also released for various console systems. in most versions. Its eponymous star, Junior, is trying to rescue his father, who has been captured by [[Mario]]—Mario's only appearance as the villain in a video game. This game is the sequel to the famous ''[[Donkey Kong (video game)|Donkey Kong]]''.
   
 
==Description==
  
==Description==
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The player (Junior) attempts to rescue his father, Donkey Kong, after Mario finally catches him and throws him in a cage (beginning where the last game ended). The game can be classified as a platformer. Fruits hang in predictable locations, which can be knocked off to fall on enemies, killing them. The game has four levels; Vines, Springboard, Chains and Mario's Hideout (an electrified fortress featuring Sparks). Mario releases the enemies on each level to chase Junior away. After completing these four levels, the quest repeats with increased difficulty. Up to two players may play the game alternately.
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The player (Junior) attempts to rescue his father, Donkey Kong after Mario (who is known as Jumpman in this game) finally catches him and throws him in a cage (beginning where the last game ended). The game can be classified as a platformer. Fruits hang in predictable locations, which can be knocked off to fall on enemies, killing them. The game has four levels; Vines, Springboard, Chains and Mario's Hideout (an electrified fortress featuring Sparks). Mario releases the enemies on each level to chase Junior away. After completing these four levels, the quest repeats with increased difficulty. Up to two players may play the game alternately.
   
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The game's cabinet is a standard upright and its controls are simple; they consist of a joystick, two player select buttons, and a single jump button.
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The game's cabinet is a standard upright, and its controls are simple; they consist of a joystick, two player select buttons, and a single jump button.
   
 
==Legacy==
  
==Legacy==
 
This is the second of three arcade games to feature ''Donkey Kong''.
  
This is the second of three arcade games to feature ''Donkey Kong''.
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''Donkey Kong Junior'' is regarded as one of the ''Top 100 Video Games'' by the [[Killer List of Videogames]].
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''Donkey Kong Junior'' is regarded as one of the ''Top 100 Video Games'' by the [http://www.arcade-museum.com/TOP100.php Killer List of Videogames].
   
 
''Donkey Kong Junior'' is unique in that Mario is depicted as a villain to thwart in the game. This is the only Nintendo video game to feature Mario as an antagonist.
  
''Donkey Kong Junior'' is unique in that Mario is depicted as a villain to thwart in the game. This is the only Nintendo video game to feature Mario as an antagonist.
   
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In the opening introduction, there appear to be two Mario(s) pulling up Donkey Kong's cage. One fan-developed theory is that the other "Mario" could simply be [[Luigi]], who would later be formally introduced in ''[[Mario Bros]]''.
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In the initial introduction, there appear to be two Mario(s) pulling up Donkey Kong's cage. One fan-developed theory is that the other "Mario" could be [[Luigi]], who would later be formally introduced in ''[[Mario Bros]]''.
   
 
The game later spawned a cereal which featured fruit-flavored cereal pieces shaped like bananas and cherries. Donkey Kong Jr. is shown on the box wearing a red shirt with a big yellow J printed on the front.
  
The game later spawned a cereal which featured fruit-flavored cereal pieces shaped like bananas and cherries. Donkey Kong Jr. is shown on the box wearing a red shirt with a big yellow J printed on the front.
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It is one of the 16 games featured in [[NES Remix]]
   
 
==Cameos==
  
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Like most arcade games of this era, this game was ported to many home systems, including the [[video game console]]s [[NES]] and [[Famicom Disk System]]. A [[Game & Watch]] version of the game was also made. The NES version was one of the three [[launch title]]s for the system in Japan. The game was later the main game on the [[e-Reader]] and is now available on the [[Virtual Console]] for 500 Wii Points.
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Like most arcade games of this era, this game was ported to many home systems, such as the Atari 2600 and the Commodore 64, including the video game consoles [[NES]] and [[Famicom Disk System]]. A [[Game & Watch]] version of the game was also made. The NES version was one of the three [[launch title]]s for the system in Japan. The game was later the main game on the [[e-Reader]] and is now available on the [[Virtual Console]] for 500 Wii Points.
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==Club Nintendo==
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For a limited time only (until March 9th, 2014) [[Club Nintendo]] members can get the download code for just 150 Coins.
   
 
==External links==
  
==External links==
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_Kong_Junior_%28arcade_game%29 Original text from Wikipedia]
  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_Kong_Junior_%28arcade_game%29 Original text from Wikipedia]
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* [http://web.utanet.at/nkehrer/JDKongJr.html A Java version of the game]
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*[http://web.utanet.at/nkehrer/JDKongJr.html A Java version of the game]
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*[http://www.gamefaqs.com/arcade/563960-donkey-kong-jr Donkey Kong Jr. (Arcade)] at GameFAQs
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*[http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/578616-donkey-kong-jr Donkey Kong Jr. (NES)] at GameFAQs
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*[http://www.gamefaqs.com/famicomds/919574-donkey-kong-jr (Famicom Disk System)] at GameFAQs
   
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For the e-Reader game, see here

Donkey Kong Jr.(JP) is a 1982 arcade game by Nintendo. Throughout the 1980s, it was also released for various console systems. in most versions. Its eponymous star, Junior, is trying to rescue his father, who has been captured by Mario—Mario's only appearance as the villain in a video game. This game is the sequel to the famous Donkey Kong.

Description

The player (Junior) attempts to rescue his father, Donkey Kong after Mario (who is known as Jumpman in this game) finally catches him and throws him in a cage (beginning where the last game ended). The game can be classified as a platformer. Fruits hang in predictable locations, which can be knocked off to fall on enemies, killing them. The game has four levels; Vines, Springboard, Chains and Mario's Hideout (an electrified fortress featuring Sparks). Mario releases the enemies on each level to chase Junior away. After completing these four levels, the quest repeats with increased difficulty. Up to two players may play the game alternately.

The game's cabinet is a standard upright, and its controls are simple; they consist of a joystick, two player select buttons, and a single jump button.

Legacy

This is the second of three arcade games to feature Donkey Kong.

Donkey Kong Junior is regarded as one of the Top 100 Video Games by the Killer List of Videogames.

Donkey Kong Junior is unique in that Mario is depicted as a villain to thwart in the game. This is the only Nintendo video game to feature Mario as an antagonist.

In the initial introduction, there appear to be two Mario(s) pulling up Donkey Kong's cage. One fan-developed theory is that the other "Mario" could be Luigi, who would later be formally introduced in Mario Bros.

The game later spawned a cereal which featured fruit-flavored cereal pieces shaped like bananas and cherries. Donkey Kong Jr. is shown on the box wearing a red shirt with a big yellow J printed on the front.

It is one of the 16 games featured in NES Remix

Cameos

Ports

Like most arcade games of this era, this game was ported to many home systems, such as the Atari 2600 and the Commodore 64, including the video game consoles NES and Famicom Disk System. A Game & Watch version of the game was also made. The NES version was one of the three launch titles for the system in Japan. The game was later the main game on the e-Reader and is now available on the Virtual Console for 500 Wii Points.

Club Nintendo

For a limited time only (until March 9th, 2014) Club Nintendo members can get the download code for just 150 Coins.

External links

Donkey Kong series
Arcade series Donkey Kong • Donkey Kong Jr • Donkey Kong Jr. Math • Donkey Kong 3 • Donkey Kong '94
Donkey Kong Country series Donkey Kong Country • Country 2 • Country 3 • Land • Land 2 • Land III • Donkey Kong 64
Country Returns (3D) • Tropical Freeze
Mario vs. Donkey Kong series Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Switch) • March of the Minis • Mini-Land Mayhem! • Minis March Again!
Minis on the Move • Tipping Stars
Bongo series Donkey Konga • Donkey Kong Jungle Beat • Donkey Konga 2 • Donkey Konga 3: Tabe-houdai! Haru Mogitate 50 Kyoku
Other games Diddy Kong Racing (DS) • King of Swing • Jungle Climber • Barrel Blast • Jungle Fever • Banana Kingdom
Related Nintendo (Shigeru Miyamoto) • Mario • Mario Kart • Mario Party • Super Smash Bros.
Rare • Retro Studios
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