I grew up on the first Mario VS Donkey Kong on GBA, and then later discovered it was basically a sequel to this game. This was such a fantastic surprise, and Mario controls like a dream.
I remember playing this on the Super Game Boy, and being totally drawn in as I discovered a whole new game beyond the early arcade levels. That was 25 years ago, and I still have the cart. I think it's time to have another go!
It's such a gem from the era. Pokemon will almost always be considered the killer app (that and, maybe, Tetris) for the Game Boy. But this is a real achivement of a game on the platform.
The first time I popped a copy of this into my GBA I assumed it was just a handheld port of the original arcade. Imagine my surprise when I figured out otherwise.
It's one of the best and most enduring Gameboy games of all time. It's always overshadowed by Pokemon, but for those that aren't into catching pocket monsters it's the best gameboy exclusive.
Thanks for this Blaine. I dismissed this game a long time ago because I didn't realize it was more that just a port of the arcade game. So many levels!!!!
I was initially pretty salty at my parents when I opened DK94 for Christmas that year. Being into fighting games and RPGs (we had Neo Geo and SNES at the time), an old arcade down conversion seemed like almost an insult. And playing through the first set of stages seemed to confirm it. That is until DK got up and took off again with Pauline. What followed was a marathon session of me cranking out stage after stage until my batteries gave out around world 4. To this day, DK94 remains one of my favorite games on the old brick. I'd still have my original cartridge today, but it, along with the GBC I was playing it with at the time, was destroyed during a deployment to Iraq in '08.
the best Gameboy game of all time the challenges always keeps the player on their toes with every 4 levels giving the player a break from the puzzle stages and more of the classic Donkey Kong arcade style I must say DK94 is one of the most underrated Nintendo games I've played.
Imagine getting a surprise like this game, on zelda link's awakening. After the Ganon fight on the pyramid, you realize you're only a quarter of the way into the game. I'd say an eight, but that probably would be too intimidating for most. I don't know, I think I just need sleep
@@Forever8Bit I just realized its a precursor to Mario vs Donkey Kong on gameboy advance, and I absolutely love that game! Thanks for the retro reviews, keep them coming!
My #1 Gameboy game of all time, and in my top ten favourite games for any system ever! My only gripe is that the Super Gameboy gives various significant enhancements (it was the original "killer app" for the SGB and these were highly advertised at the time of its launch)... which are always missing every time Nintendo re-releases it on Virtual consoles etc... don't even appear when used in the Gameboy Player for Gamecube, nor when played on Gameboy Color or Advance, and most modern emulators don't use them either. That said, its a fantastic game no matter how its played, and my personal favourite 2d Mario game ever, even ahead onf SMB3 and SMW. Mario's moveset is fantastic and clearly inspired Mario 64. Best £24.99 I ever spent picking it up on a whim when I saw it in a shop on holiday back in 1994! :D
No doubt! I love that the game is "forgiving". The levels get tough as it goes along, but the game literally showers the player with bonus Marios along the way. It's not quite respawning, but it's a close second. And I think it opens this game up to so many gamers because of it.
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I grew up on the first Mario VS Donkey Kong on GBA, and then later discovered it was basically a sequel to this game. This was such a fantastic surprise, and Mario controls like a dream.
He sure does! It's a very forgiving game. Just keeps showering the player with bonus lives along the way.
I remember playing this on the Super Game Boy, and being totally drawn in as I discovered a whole new game beyond the early arcade levels. That was 25 years ago, and I still have the cart. I think it's time to have another go!
It's such a gem from the era. Pokemon will almost always be considered the killer app (that and, maybe, Tetris) for the Game Boy. But this is a real achivement of a game on the platform.
The first time I popped a copy of this into my GBA I assumed it was just a handheld port of the original arcade. Imagine my surprise when I figured out otherwise.
That's the sentiment a lot of people had, including me, the first time they played it. This game rocks!
Wow is right! What a great upload this is. I never even knew this game existed. Kudos F8B
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video and the game!
It's one of the best and most enduring Gameboy games of all time. It's always overshadowed by Pokemon, but for those that aren't into catching pocket monsters it's the best gameboy exclusive.
No doubt! This game is a real gem. One hundred and one stages? Plus bonus stages? On a Game Boy? INCREDIBLE!
Thanks for this Blaine. I dismissed this game a long time ago because I didn't realize it was more that just a port of the arcade game. So many levels!!!!
So glad you enjoyed the video! It really is a special game.
My introduction to Donkey Kong was in the early 80s on the ColecoVision.
Coleco flicker for the win! :)
I was initially pretty salty at my parents when I opened DK94 for Christmas that year. Being into fighting games and RPGs (we had Neo Geo and SNES at the time), an old arcade down conversion seemed like almost an insult. And playing through the first set of stages seemed to confirm it. That is until DK got up and took off again with Pauline.
What followed was a marathon session of me cranking out stage after stage until my batteries gave out around world 4. To this day, DK94 remains one of my favorite games on the old brick. I'd still have my original cartridge today, but it, along with the GBC I was playing it with at the time, was destroyed during a deployment to Iraq in '08.
the best Gameboy game of all time the challenges always keeps the player on their toes with every 4 levels giving the player a break from the puzzle stages and more of the classic Donkey Kong arcade style I must say DK94 is one of the most underrated Nintendo games I've played.
Imagine getting a surprise like this game, on zelda link's awakening. After the Ganon fight on the pyramid, you realize you're only a quarter of the way into the game. I'd say an eight, but that probably would be too intimidating for most. I don't know, I think I just need sleep
I remember having a Super Game Boy such Great Times I remember Playing Batman a lot. Also This game looks amazing 🤩
It's a really gread addition to the SNES/SFC. And now we have the knowledge that the SGB2 is timed properly when compared to the SGB1. Good times!
This game surprised me. It's actually quite remarkable. A true classic.
I know, right? It looks like it'll just be the arcade game, and then there are 97 more stages lurking underneath. Such a great game!
Love playing this on my IPS modded GBC! :)
The IPS display for the Game Boy systems has been a true game changer, hasn't it? :)
I just got my hands on an original gameboy, I think I'll be looking out for this game!
Cool! You will be glad that you did. So much fun!
@@Forever8Bit I just realized its a precursor to Mario vs Donkey Kong on gameboy advance, and I absolutely love that game! Thanks for the retro reviews, keep them coming!
Donkey Kong on the Gameboy was awesome 👌👌
Sure enough! :)
So glad you covered this one. It is the true definition of a hidden gem.
Thanks! And totally agreed!
It's an amazing game!!!
It sure is! I think it's the most underrated game on the system.
My #1 Gameboy game of all time, and in my top ten favourite games for any system ever!
My only gripe is that the Super Gameboy gives various significant enhancements (it was the original "killer app" for the SGB and these were highly advertised at the time of its launch)... which are always missing every time Nintendo re-releases it on Virtual consoles etc... don't even appear when used in the Gameboy Player for Gamecube, nor when played on Gameboy Color or Advance, and most modern emulators don't use them either.
That said, its a fantastic game no matter how its played, and my personal favourite 2d Mario game ever, even ahead onf SMB3 and SMW. Mario's moveset is fantastic and clearly inspired Mario 64. Best £24.99 I ever spent picking it up on a whim when I saw it in a shop on holiday back in 1994! :D
No doubt! I love that the game is "forgiving". The levels get tough as it goes along, but the game literally showers the player with bonus Marios along the way. It's not quite respawning, but it's a close second. And I think it opens this game up to so many gamers because of it.