Are you excited to go over the all-time favorite Donkey Kong games? Here we will discuss the evolution of the Donkey Kong series. The Franchise offers games of different genres from action-filled adventures to car racing and rhythm-based games.

The character ‘donkey Kong’ has been featured as a protagonist or villain in many games, with his superb supporting characters. Many spin-offs with Mario could be seen in the 30 installments launched by Nintendo, Advanced Game Boy, and Rare. The series has kept its hype since its first launch, although all were not a hit but remained popular. 

In this article, we will discuss some thrilling and popular Donkey Kong games. We will look into the adventures the great ape has been stationed on. 

Super Hit Donkey Kong Games Released to Date

Looking for the best gorilla adventures you can play on weekends? This journey from arcade to console games with multiple genres will take you on one hell of a ride. Some of these nostalgic games will bring back your childhood memories.

While others are modern with the latest features and amazing graphics. Let’s look into the list of my favorite Donkey Kong games mentioned below. 

1. Donkey Kong (1981)

If you have been into games, then you must have heard about this arcade game. This game has kept the golden age of the gaming world alive with its classic gameplay. 

Isn’t it amazing that you being Gen-Z can just play this game which was first launched in 1981, and experience what your fathers used to experience? It’s not even surprising to see that Nintendo has taken up the gaming market since the late 90s. The story plot of this game was pretty traditional.

There was Lady Pauline whom Donkey Kong kidnapped. Mario is set on a mission to rescue his love lady. It is one of the oldest selected in the top Donkey Kong games. 

2. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest (1995)

You can officially say it’s one of the best Donkey Kong Games Ever! The storyline is super interesting showing two younger Kongs beating the hell out of Kremlins (villain!). This is one of the first games, where Donkey Kong is not the protagonist. The adventures revolve around these two characters who work magically and survive the thrilling adventures. 

The gameplay, graphics, and story plot are superb to make its place among the best console games to date. This is the sixth-most-selling game of the Donkey Kong series and has 52 levels, making the adventure worthwhile.

Have you played this popular game? What do you think of it? Is Dixie Kong also one of your favorite characters, well she’s mine.

3. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble (1996)

Have you liked the first two installments in the Donkey Kong Country? Seeing your interest, the developers have launched this sequel. Well, I can’t say it is the best of all because it’s not. Even we can say it ranks lowest in the trilogy as it lacks the appeal. The gameplay has become more complicated and frustrating. 

The good thing was that Kiddy Kong and Dixie Kong were featured in this game. Only this game has featured Kiddy Kong while Dixie Kong also got the limelight here, which is one of the most loved Kong in the Donkey Kong games. The characters are set on thrilling adventures in this game and show incredible abilities. 

4. Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004)

Do you like the spin-off of Mario with Donkey Kong? Then you will love this best-selling game. Approximately 137 million copies have been sold, and still appreciated by players for their amazing content. This is a platforming game, where you will avoid barricades and progress through levels by surviving each point. Mario follows Donkey Kong, who is patrolling through a toy factory.

There are levels of games in this installment that you can play depending on your expertise. If you are a beginner, then the main games are for you and offer basic challenges. If you want some challenge, then plus levels are for which that are designed differently and are relatively complicated.

Do you want an extra challenge? Then go for the Expert level, which is only available if you have succeeded in both main and plus levels. 

Do you like games that feature Mario and Donkey Kong together? Well DK is always the baddie type and Mario has a heroic place to his name.

5. Donkey Kong 64 (1999)

Why this is considered everyone’s favorite? My main guess is it’s over-the-board 3D graphics. The players have got amazing gameplay and exciting features to keep up the thrill. It is announced as the best N64 game and has several awards and distinctions to its name. Mainly it’s awarded as the best platform Game and is loved by many. 

The story revolves around Donkey Kong getting through levels collecting things and saving his buddies from the evil King K. Rool.

You can play this game with your friends as it features multiplayer mode accommodating 4 players at once for the adventures. 

6. Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2004)

Is your search for the best Donkey Kong games continuing? You will love this all-time favorite DK game where Donkey Kong goes on adventures and kills his enemies. He collects bananas, and powerups, swings through vines, and plays earnestly. 

The developers have made it such a way that you can play this with the DK Bongo controller, but you can use other standards, they will work in the same manner. 

It has been updated twice by switching on Wii and Wii switch controllers since its first launch in the early 20s. However, the characters remained the same, which was criticized. 

But these things remained undoubted, updated game controls have made the game easier and interesting. 

7. Diddy Kong Racing (2007)

Looking for a change from platforming and puzzling? This racing game will take you on a ride you will never forget. Our favorite Diddy Kong is featured which dives through Tumber Islands. You can drive cars, airplanes, and other vehicles by using traps and game effects,

The graphics are super appealing and have remained every player’s favorite.  

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014)

Not surprised, that this game has made its place among the best Donkey Kong Games. The game is the polar opposite of the scorching island adventures of the Donkey Kong series. As the title suggests, the Kongs will go through levels in the cold. 

You will see Dixie Kong, Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong, and other Kongs who will work all together and fight off their opponents. The graphics are super cool and exciting. 

You can play this thrilling game anytime on Switch and grab your favorite game control. This adventurous ride will lift your mood. 

Bottom-line

Concluding the best Donkey Kong games released till now. We have compiled this list which includes the best Donkey Kong games you can never go wrong with. Different Kongs are featured in each game, and all the games include different storylines and unique features.

The graphics have been improved from the late 90s till now. The game controls have been migrated to switch and the journey goes from Arcade to modern console games.

We would love to know your thoughts about these games. Let us know in the comments if we have missed any game which is a masterpiece.  

FAQs

What was the latest Donkey Kong game?

The recent one in the series was Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze which was released in 2014 and was a hit.

Does Donkey Kong end?

With the continuing levels, we can’t say that this adventurous game has any official end.

What is the original Donkey Kong game?

The real Donkey Kong game is the first arcade game released in 1981, where Mario rescues Lady Pauline by fighting Donkey Kong. 

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