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[[File:Crazy Kong title screen.gif|thumb|''Crazy Kong'' title screen]] | [[File:Crazy Kong title screen.gif|thumb|''Crazy Kong'' title screen]] | ||
'''''Crazy Kong''''' is a [[Nintendo]]-licensed adaptation of [[Donkey Kong (game)|''Donkey Kong'']] created in 1981 by Falcon for the Japanese market, as the unexpected popularity of the original game led to a shortage of arcade cabinets. The gameplay remains relatively unchanged; however, the sprites underwent enough changes to be differentiated from the original. Nintendo had only authorized the game to be distributed inside Japan, but Falcon breached this agreement by exporting the game into the United States, which prompted Nintendo to terminate the license agreement on January 29, 1982.<ref name="Nintendo vs Elcon">''Nintendo of America, Inc. v. Elcon Industries, Inc.'' (October 4, 1982). [https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=14413211357527714092&q=564+F.+Supp.+937&hl=en&as_sdt=2,5 Google Scholar archive]</ref> Like ''Donkey Kong'', this game faced competition from unofficial bootlegs from both arcade clones and home ports.<ref>Lindell, Martin. [http://www.vgarc.org/vgarc-originals/the-clones-of-donkey-kong/ The clones of Donkey Kong] at VGArc. Retrieved 2 February 2019.</ref> The title ''Crazy Kong'' is never used in official ''Donkey Kong'' home ports, as it has been retired by Nintendo. The game has never been rereleased officially in any form. | '''''Crazy Kong''''' is a [[Nintendo]]-licensed adaptation of [[Donkey Kong (game)|''Donkey Kong'']] created in 1981 by Falcon for the Japanese market, as the unexpected popularity of the original game led to a shortage of arcade cabinets. The gameplay remains relatively unchanged; however, the sprites underwent enough changes to be differentiated from the original. Nintendo had only authorized the game to be distributed inside Japan, but Falcon breached this agreement by exporting the game into the United States, which prompted Nintendo to terminate the license agreement on January 29, 1982.<ref name="Nintendo vs Elcon">''Nintendo of America, Inc. v. Elcon Industries, Inc.'' (October 4, 1982). [https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=14413211357527714092&q=564+F.+Supp.+937&hl=en&as_sdt=2,5 Google Scholar archive]</ref> Like ''Donkey Kong'', this game faced competition from unofficial bootlegs from both arcade clones and home ports.<ref>Lindell, Martin. [http://www.vgarc.org/vgarc-originals/the-clones-of-donkey-kong/ The clones of Donkey Kong] at VGArc. Retrieved 2 February 2019.</ref> The title ''Crazy Kong'' is never used in official ''Donkey Kong'' home ports, as it has been retired by Nintendo. The game has never been rereleased officially in any form. | ||
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*The words "Crazy Kong" are written out of girders on the title screen, similar to ''Donkey Kong''. Below that is the year "1981", with nothing else. | *The words "Crazy Kong" are written out of girders on the title screen, similar to ''Donkey Kong''. Below that is the year "1981", with nothing else. | ||
*The color palette is different from ''Donkey Kong''. The [[girder]]s in [[25m|25 m]] are green, the ape is orange, and Mario's outfit resembles the one from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' | *The color palette is different from ''Donkey Kong''. The [[girder]]s in [[25m|25 m]] are green, the ape is orange, and Mario's outfit resembles the one from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. | ||
*Some of the sprite graphics in the game have been redrawn from ''Donkey Kong''. For example, most of the sprites for the gorilla are the same. However, the sprites used for when he is pounding his chest are taller than the original and more fierce. | *Some of the sprite graphics in the game have been redrawn from ''Donkey Kong''. For example, most of the sprites for the gorilla are the same. However, the sprites used for when he is pounding his chest are taller than the original and more fierce. | ||
*Some animation frames have been removed. For example, in 25 m, barrels appear to spawn right out of Crazy Kong, instead of him picking up and rolling them like in ''Donkey Kong''. | *Some animation frames have been removed. For example, in 25 m, barrels appear to spawn right out of Crazy Kong, instead of him picking up and rolling them like in ''Donkey Kong''. | ||
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Falcon addressed several of the problems by releasing '''''Crazy Kong Part II''''' in the same year | Falcon addressed several of the problems by releasing '''''Crazy Kong Part II''''' in the same year. Here are the differences from above: | ||
*Under the title, Falcon's name is located next to the year 1981. | *Under the title, Falcon's name is located next to the year 1981. | ||
*During attract mode, a scene shows Crazy Kong breaking out of his cage. This takes place under Falcon's logo. | *During attract mode, a scene shows Crazy Kong breaking out of his cage. This takes place under Falcon's logo. | ||
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*Starting from the second level (L=02), two gaps appear in the girders of 25 m. The [[Conveyor Belt]]s of 50 m move faster. Four platforms in 75 m are shortened. | *Starting from the second level (L=02), two gaps appear in the girders of 25 m. The [[Conveyor Belt]]s of 50 m move faster. Four platforms in 75 m are shortened. | ||
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==Lawsuits== | ==Lawsuits== | ||
===Falcon=== | ===Falcon=== | ||
