Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Game Details:

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong" is an action puzzle game released by Nintendo in 2004, inspired by the 1981 arcade classic "Donkey Kong." This game recreates the classic confrontation between Mario and Donkey Kong in a new form of level adventure, combining jumping, platforming, and puzzle elements to create a unique gameplay experience.

The game's story is set when Donkey Kong is attracted by Mini-Mario toys and breaks into the factory to steal them all, and Mario starts the chase. Players need to collect keys in each level to open doors, and then bring back the Mini-Marios, while avoiding obstacles, operating mechanisms, and jumping platforms, testing their operation and logical thinking abilities.

Each world is divided into six normal levels and two special levels. The later stages also include Boss battles and Mini-Mario guiding levels, which increase the challenge step by step. In addition, the game's graphics are cartoonish and fresh, the music is light and cheerful, and the overall atmosphere is relaxed and fun.

Editor's Recommendation:

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong" perfectly combines Mario's classic jumping gameplay with brain-burning puzzle mechanics, making it a high-quality game on the GBA platform that is both entertaining and challenging. The mechanism design of each level is full of ingenuity, requiring both calm observation and precise operation. Players often need to try repeatedly to find the best solution.

Compared with traditional platform action games, this work focuses more on rhythm control and strategic arrangement, which is very suitable for players who like to use their brains. At the same time, the relaxed and humorous style, lively BGM, and Donkey Kong's funny performance add a lot of joy to the tense level-crossing experience.

Suitable for all age groups, whether you are an old player who likes to challenge yourself, or want to find a relaxing and educational casual masterpiece, this game is worth a try!

Game Guide:

I. Basic Operation Essentials

• Mario can jump, climb, roll and throw items. Mastering the coherent switching of these operations is the key to efficiently clearing levels.
• Pay attention to the position of items and enemies, some items can be used to press buttons or attack enemies.

II. Level Structure and Objectives

Each main level is divided into two stages:

• Find the key and open the door
• Players need to observe the scene route, jump and move items reasonably, obtain the key and take it to the exit.
• Rescue Mini-Mario
• Collecting three "Mini Stars" can improve the score rating; you need to plan the route, operate the time mechanism, and escort Mini-Mario safely to the end.

III. High Score Tips and Rating Mechanism

The final score (the highest is the "Star" rating) is affected by the level completion time, the number of stars collected, and the number of deaths.

Suggestions

• Familiarize yourself with the map before challenging for high scores, and prioritize shortcuts.
• Pay attention to saving movement steps and avoiding unnecessary repetition.

IV. Special Levels and Boss Battles

• The last two levels of each world are Mini-Mario guiding levels and Boss battles.
• Boss battles require using Mini-Mario to attack enemies or trigger trap mechanisms to consume Boss's HP, which tests rhythm control.

V. Post-Game Challenge Mode

After clearing the game, you can unlock "Expert Mode" and additional hidden levels, and the difficulty increases significantly, which is recommended for skilled players to challenge.