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Game entry

Donkey Kong Junior

1982 · Platformer, Arcade · Arcade · Nintendo

GameForever voters place Donkey Kong Junior no. 2,149 in the world ranking, with 1,498 ELO points and 40% of wins across 88 duels settled. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 54 out of 154 (1980s).

World rank

no. 2,149

ELO score

1,498

Wins

40%

Duels played

88

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 1,498 ELO points over the last 215 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: 54 out of 154 (1980s).

Where Donkey Kong Junior ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 2,149 5,110
Platformer 267 621
1980s 54 154

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