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Donkey Kong
1981 · Platformer, Arcade · Arcade · Nintendo
Donkey Kong is ranked no. 1,168 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,553 and 48% of duels won.
World rank
no. 1,168
ELO score
1,553
Wins
48%
Duels played
128
About Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong is not only Nintendo's first real smash hit for the company, but marks the introduction for two of their most popular mascots: Mario (originally "Jumpman") and Donkey Kong. The game is a platform-action game that has Mario scale four different industrial themed levels (construction zone, cement factory, an elevator-themed level, and removing rivets from girders) in an attempt to save the damsel in distress, Pauline, from the big ape before the timer runs out. Donkey Kong is also notable for being one of the first complete narratives in video game form, told through simplistic cut scenes that advance the story.
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,553 ELO points over the last 123 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Portal 0% 4 duels played · 339 points behind
- against New Super Mario Bros. U 67% 3 duels played · 49 points behind
- against Cuphead 0% 3 duels played · 200 points behind
- against Assassin's Creed II 33% 3 duels played · 335 points behind
- against God of War II 50% 2 duels played · 254 points behind
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