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Donkey Kong Junior is the direct sequel to Donkey Kong. In this game, Mario plays the antagonist, finally having captured Donkey Kong, and has put the ape in a locked cage. As Donkey Kong Jr., players will have to make their way through four different levels (Vines, Springboard, Chains and Mario's Hideout) in an attempt to find keys to free the little monkey's father.
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.
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News
The Donkey Kong timeline is a mess — can Bananza clean it up? - Polygon.com
Polygon.com · 7/11/2025
Arcade Archives Donkey Kong Jr. Review - Review - Nintendo World Report
Nintendo World Report · 1/7/2019
Feature: NES Mini Classics - Donkey Kong Jr. - Nintendo Life
Nintendo Life · 10/18/2016
Nintendo of America files new Donkey Kong Jr. trademark - Nintendo Everything
Nintendo Everything · 10/14/2015
Donkey Kong Junior Arcade Has A New World Record Holder - Nintendo Life
Nintendo Life · 4/28/2013
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