What it is
The SNES classic that reinvented Donkey Kong as a fast, beautiful jungle platformer and made the series a household name.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNES | 1994 | Standard | — |
| Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Game Boy Advance port | — |
| Wii | 2006 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Wii U | 2014 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2016 | Standard | Digital · New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console |
| Switch | 2020 | Standard | Digital · Nintendo Switch Online |
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #4
The 1994 game that redefined the series and stunned players with its pre-rendered look — still a great play and easy to access on Switch Online.
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