

Of course, you can free up storage by deleting other games and data. I had a 4GB card in my 3DS, however, and I still had to upgrade because large games like Fire Emblem: Awakening and several other apps left me with only about 1.5GB of space. The 3DS XL, for example, comes with 4GB in storage. This isn’t a problem for anyone buying the physical game or with a larger memory card. It requires 17,655 blocks (or 2.1GB) of free space, which is larger than the 16,384 blocks available in total on the standard 2GB SD card that comes with a 3DS. As a download, however, it’s quite the beefy package. It should also be noted that in many conversions of the original coin-op game for early 1980's consoles and computer-systems, Donkey Kong only used two or three of the original levels, with the cement factory most often omitted.On May 24, Nintendo will release Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for its 3D handheld at retailers and on the system’s digital eShop store. Additionally, Mario can also find Pauline's hat, purse and umbrella for additional bonus points.ĭonkey 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. Although not as powerful as in other future games, Mario can find a hammer which allows him to destroy the barrels and fireballs for a limited amount of time.

From there, the levels start over at a higher difficulty.Īlong the way, Mario must dodge a constant stream of barrels, "living" fireballs, and spring-weights. Once the rivets are removed from the final level, Donkey Kong falls, and the two lovers are reunited. Released in the arcades in 1981, Donkey Kong was not only Nintendo's first real smash hit for the company, but marked the introduction for two of their most popular mascots: Mario (originally "Jumpman") and Donkey Kong.ĭonkey Kong 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. Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit, Coleco Adam, ColecoVision, Dedicated handheld, Game Boy Advance, Intellivision, MSX, NES, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC Booter, TI-99/4A, VIC-20, Wii, Wii U, ZX Spectrum
