Adventure
Donkey Kong
Creator Shigeru Miyamoto
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Story
As Jump Man you must rescue a damsel from the clutches of Donkey Kong.
Dodge barrels, climb ladders, and leap across platforms in this fairy tale-inspired adventure that launched one of gaming’s most iconic characters (who later evolved into Mario from Mario Kart).
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Why we chose it
Donkey Kong was one of the first games to feature a clear beginning, middle and end plot style. It established the concept of character driven play.