Donkey Kong 1981

Is it still worth playing?

As Mario you run, jump onto platforms and climb ladders up a construction site in New York City to rescue Pauline from the giant gorilla Donkey Kong, in this 1981 arcade platformer. It was created to salvage unsold arcade cabinets after the failure of Nintendo's Radar Scope and was designed for Nintendo of America's audience. The player has to jump gaps, obstacles and approaching enemies while Donkey Kong throws barrels. There are four unique stages. Points are awarded for leaping over obstacles, smashing objects with a hammer power-up, collecting items such as hats, parasols and purses, pulling rivets from platforms and finishing a stage quickly. Mario's first appearance in a video game is still worth a visit, with the barrels waiting where they always were.