However, the Ape’s influence shouldn’t be overlooked.
After all, Mario debuted in the Donkey Kong series.
Plus, various DK games have been influential to the platforming genre and gaming as a whole.
This is why he remains a famous character.
His fame is helped by the fact that Nintendo still releases games featuring DK on the Nintendo Switch.
Most of them are either remakes or ports of classic Donkey Kong titles.
The following collection includes the best ones you’ve got the option to play on the console.
After all, it doesn’t actually change much from the original.
The visuals have been improved, and it arguably feels smoother to play.
It’s the classic game in all its glory.
You do so by jumping your way up to them while avoiding obstacles.
As it’s a very old game, it feels a bit clunky to play.
Yet, there is still some charm to this classic platformer.
Get lost in these fantastic 2D platformers perfectly fit to play on the Switch.
When it was released, the game was seen as a big step forward for side-scrolling platformers.
Because it was originally a handheld game from the ’90s, the visuals aren’t very impressive.
The core platforming gameplay is still pretty strong, though.
4Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
2024’s Mario Vs. Donkey Kong is a remake of a 2004 game.
There areseveral differences between the two titles, but the core adventure is the same.
You play as Mario, and you must save mini-Marios from Donkey Kong.
So, DK takes the villainous role once again, like he did in his original game.
The result is a game that is fairly unique for both of the titular characters.
Yet, the story is a bit different.
In this one, Dixie teams up with Kiddy Kong to find The Lost World before DK and Diddy.
So, you play as Dixie and Kiddy across six worlds containing all sorts of platforming levels.
Both of the protagonists in this game have some unique abilities that make them a joy to control.
Therefore, Diddy teams up with Dixie instead, forming a new dynamic duo.
It helps that the game is so polished and still feels very good to play.
As such, it’s one of the best-looking Donkey Kong games ever.
More than that, it’s generally just an excellent platformer.
It’s time for an adventure!
