Posted: 4 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Play involves climbing a maze-like industrial construction site, avoiding barrels and other hazards to get to the top and save the girl. When you do you move onto the next level. It's a simple challenge but one you need to perfect to get a high score. Unlike more modern games there are no save points, when you are out of lives you start from the beginning.
Game Details
Content Rating: PEGI 3
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Release Date: 01/01/1981, updated in 2015
Platforms: 3DS and 2DS, GameCube, Switch and Wii
Genres: Action and Platform
Players: 1
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8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game.
Our Game Pathways reveal how 9-year-olds play this game:
- 9-year-old: Discovering A Love Of Systems
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Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our Donkey Kong Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features.

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