Price: $129.99 as of 11/22/2009 03:05 EST
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Binding: Video Game
Brand: NST
EAN: 0045496733995
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone
Item Dimensions: 10052516525
Label: Nintendo
Manufacturer: Nintendo
MPN: AGBPBM5E
Number Of Items: 1
Platform: Game Boy Advance
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: May 24, 2004
Special Features: Cartridge Save
Studio: Nintendo
Features:- Multiple dangers and obstacles to avoid - Over 100 levels of conveyor belts, switches, spikes, ladders, and more
- Fun animation, graphics and gameplay take you back to the classic feel of early games
- Use the recaptured toys as clues to solve puzzles and move to the next level
- Mario has great new moves -- Double-jumps, backflips, handstands, even catching barrels with his feet
- Supports the GC-GBA link cable - link your GBA to your GameCube and use the level editor on your TV screen
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MODEL- AGBPBM5E VENDOR- NINTENDOFEATURES- Mario vs. Donkey Kong After years of apparent good will Mario and Donkey Kong are at it again -- this time on Game Boy Advance! Donkey Kong has stolen all of the Mini-Mario toys from the Mario Toy Co. and now its up to Mario to hunt down his long-time nemesis and retrieve the pilfered goods. Hell have to race through confounding levels finding keys and releasing Mini Marios before time runs out. Along the way hell master new moves in order to scale the puzzling heights of six action-packed worlds! Mario has always been more athletic than his somewhat portly appearance would have you believe but he really struts his stuff in Mario vs. Donkey Kong. Mario backflips high into air walks on his hands and even spins on gymnastics bars. Youll have to master all of Marios new moves to save all of the Mini-Mario toys. Once youve collected all of the Mini-Mario toys in a world you then have to lead them into a toy box in a follow-the-leader game. The Mini-Marios will follow big Mario anywhere -- even if it means falling to their demise. Safely guiding them into the toy box is a tough task which will require you to overcome both action and puzzle challenges. Even with the Mini-Marios safely tucked away Marios mission in each world is not done until he goes toe-to-toe with Donkey Kong. The big ape may not be the smartest enemy Marios ever faced but he sure is strong! Mario vs. Donkey Kong perfectly blends action and brain-teasing elements into a unique title thats a great choice for gamers on the go. Increasingly difficult challenges will put even the most advanced gamers to the test and there is enough replay value packed in to keep you coming back for more.* Leap climb and battle through increasingly difficult levels as you use switches conveyor belts hammers and other tools to save the day. * A unique mix of action and puzzle gameplay elements will challenge your brain as well as your reflexes! * Shy Guys Piranha Plants Bob-ombs an...
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Rating:  -
I was use nintendo NES some game donkey kong no more so now back I am glad that old some game. I am adult so I love it last year, I bought DS have DS and GBA I am excite use that old donkey kong then new game Mario vs Donkey its nice some difficult. I keep it. I will buy mario golf. I love puzzle and Most RPG. its bit expersive price. I dont need that new DSi dont have GBA. keep eye cheap game not easy It's rare.
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Mario versus Donkey Kong revisits the formula that gave a previous generation one of the best Game Boy titles ever, Donkey Kong '94. Using the tried and true formula of Donkey Kong standing at the top of the screen and throwing things at Mario, the game will be immediately familiar to those who played that now-ancient Game Boy title. For younger gamers, you'll find Mario with a host of abilities beyond merely jumping on someone's head, all while trying to defeat the rampaging gorilla with a very loose set of values.
The plot of Mario versus Donkey Kong is somewhat child-like, with Donkey Kong stealing a bunch of Mini Mario toys and Mario needing to retrieve them. The gameplay is fairly complex, thanks to the large number of moves that Mario has at his disposal. You'll be performing backflips, hand stands, and walking tight ropes in an attempt to defeat Donkey Kong through about 100 levels. While that sounds absolutely huge as a game, each level can usually be bypassed in 30 seconds or less. As a result, the game becomes something of a long series of similarly-themed mini-games, with Mario solving quick puzzles and dodging enemies on his way to the top of the screen.
The overall entertainment value of Mario versus Donkey Kong is excellent. It will provide you with several hours of light, fun gameplay that will hold a special appeal for older gamers. The game suffers somewhat from a simplicity of design and the fact that the action can get repetitive sometimes - you'll fight Donkey Kong about a dozen times, and only one or two of those fights will feel unique. Despite these flaws, this is definitely one of the better releases on the Game Boy Advance, and will give you a good amount of entertainment value for your dollar.
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Great game, overall. I'm a huge fan of Mario games (especially the original ones) and this one was a lot of fun to play. I think the DS version is slightly better because it's easier to scroll through the level (so you can see what items you need to find and where you need to go), but that's a minor inconvenience. Overall, I give it an A- because there are better Mario games out there but if you're a Mario fan, you'll like this one.
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This game reminds me of the old Donkey Kong games that I used to play. It is easy enough for my 7 year old and me to play, but challenging enough for my 13 year old daughter. One of my favorite Game boy Advance games.
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Ever since I bought this game, I've barely set it down. It's a highly addictive arcade-platformer with quite a bit of puzzle strategies integrated with the gameplay. The game's 100+ levels (yes, there are that many when you count all the difficulty levels) range from simple jumping-and-climbing rooms to enormous chambers where one badly-timed movement could mean game over. The game takes several recognizable elements from the classic Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. arcade games, including climbing up and swinging between ropes to knock items down and climbing ladders and moving platforms while jumping over incoming barrels. It also introduces some new concepts, such as leading a troop of half a dozen half-size Marios past enemies and obstacles into a toybox.
Unfortunately, the game also has a few weak points. For instance, the controls are sometimes less responsive than they need to be, making levels more difficult thatn they need to be (not that some of the later ones aren't already that way). Also, when picking up and throwing items, it's difficult to get the game to register which direction you are throwing the item/object/enemy in. You might try to throw it straight up and end up tossing it off a ledge. Still, with probably the best graphics seen in any GBA game and a fun soundtrack that fits with the gameplay and doesn't distract the player, this is definitely worth a shot for anyone who likes classic arcade-style games with a bit of a puzzle spin.
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