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Game entry

Donkey Kong Junior

1982 · Platformer, Arcade · Arcade · Nintendo

GameForever voters place Donkey Kong Junior no. 3,153 in the world ranking, with 1,447 ELO points and 34% of wins across 64 duels settled. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 89 out of 155 (1980s).

World rank

no. 3,153

ELO score

1,447

Wins

34%

Duels played

64

About Donkey Kong Junior

Donkey Kong Junior is the direct sequel to Donkey Kong. In this game, Mario plays the antagonist, finally having captured Donkey Kong, and has put the ape in a locked cage. As Donkey Kong Jr., players will have to make their way through four different levels (Vines, Springboard, Chains and Mario's Hideout) in an attempt to find keys to free the little monkey's father.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,447 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The standing

Where Donkey Kong Junior ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Donkey Kong Junior stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 89 out of 155 (1980s).

Where Donkey Kong Junior ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 3,153 5,035
Platformer 383 620
1980s 89 155

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