About
Donkey Kong Jr. is an action game released by Nintendo in 1982. Donkey Kong has been captured and caged in his latest encounter with Mario. Donkey Kong Jr. is on his way to set him free! Skillfully jump and hang on to vines, avoid the enemies, get to the top, and steal the cage's key from Mario.
Storyline
After the events of Donkey Kong, Mario has captured Donkey Kong as revenge for kidnapping his lady friend and Donkey Kong Jr. has to save him. However, every time Donkey Kong Jr. gets close to freeing his father, Mario just pushes him further away.
Where to buy
Prices for US · Updated 7/3/2026
News
Ranking All the Donkey Kong Games You Can Play On Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Insider
Nintendo Insider · 7/24/2025
Donkey Kong Arcade icons available for Switch Online members - My Nintendo News
My Nintendo News · 6/5/2024
Mario Bros. and More Nintendo-Exclusive Arcade Archives Games on Sale on Switch - Co-Optimus
Co-Optimus · 11/25/2022
Every Arcade Archives Game On Nintendo Switch, Plus Our Top Picks - Nintendo Life
Nintendo Life · 5/29/2021
Arcade Archives “The Astyanax” Launches May 6th For Switch - NintendoSoup
NintendoSoup · 5/6/2021
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