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'''[[Donkey Kong]]''' debuted in the titular game, ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' as the antagonist who kidnaps [[Pauline|Lady]] (later renamed Pauline). Becoming a reoccurring character, he appears as a protagonist, antagonist or a supporting character. He made appearances as the antagonist in ''Donkey Kong'' video game adaptations and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. Donkey Kong appears as a protagonist in his [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|titular franchise]] with [[Diddy Kong]] as his ally. In ''Mario spin-offs'', Donkey Kong appears either as a playable character or an ally. | '''[[Donkey Kong]]''' debuted in the titular game, ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' as the antagonist who kidnaps [[Pauline|Lady]] (later renamed Pauline). Becoming a reoccurring character, he appears as a protagonist, antagonist or a supporting character. He made appearances as the antagonist in ''Donkey Kong'' video game adaptations and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. Donkey Kong appears as a protagonist in his [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|titular franchise]] with [[Diddy Kong]] as his ally. In ''Mario spin-offs'', Donkey Kong appears either as a playable character or an ally. | ||
==''Donkey Kong'' series== | ==''Donkey Kong'' series== | ||
===''Donkey Kong''=== | ===''Donkey Kong''=== | ||
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Donkey Kong debuts in the arcade game of the same name, where he is the main antagonist. In the game, Donkey Kong was the pet | Donkey Kong debuts in the arcade game of the same name, where he is the main antagonist. In the game, Donkey Kong was the pet of [[Mario]],<ref>[https://themushroomkingdom.net/interview_miyamoto_nom18_feb2000.shtml Shigeru Miyamoto Interview]. The Mushroom Kingdom. (Retrieved July 1, 2012)</ref><ref>https://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic/donkey-kong-developer-interview</ref> but he escapes and angrily carries Mario's girlfriend, [[Pauline|Lady]], to the top of a construction site. He is pursued by Mario and attacks him by throwing [[barrel]]s and creating living [[Fireball (Donkey Kong)|Fireball]]s. He is eventually chased to the top of the construction site, where Mario causes the girders supporting him to collapse, sending him plummeting to the ground. Later games, starting with ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', [[Cranky Kong#Identity confusion|establish the identity of Donkey Kong]] in his first arcade appearances as actually being [[Cranky Kong]], with the title of "Donkey Kong" being later passed down to his grandson. | ||
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===''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)=== | ===''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)=== | ||
In the 1994 [[Game Boy]] rendition of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', Donkey Kong kidnaps Pauline again. However, instead of it ending at [[100m]], he instead manages to quickly retake Pauline and force Mario to pursue him for the rest of the game. His son Donkey Kong Jr. also aids his father in preventing Mario from rescuing her. Donkey Kong's mainly attacks by throwing a variety of objects at Mario, although there are sometimes stage hazards Donkey Kong can utilize, such as pressing a [[ | In the 1994 [[Game Boy]] rendition of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', Donkey Kong kidnaps Pauline again. However, instead of it ending at [[100m]], he instead manages to quickly retake Pauline and force Mario to pursue him for the rest of the game. His son Donkey Kong Jr. also aids his father in preventing Mario from rescuing her. Donkey Kong's mainly attacks by throwing a variety of objects at Mario, although there are sometimes stage hazards Donkey Kong can utilize, such as pressing a [[switch (Donkey Kong)|switch]] to make bridges appear and disappear. | ||
Eventually, he is cornered at the [[Tower (world)|Tower]] and falls off upon defeat; however, he is then enlarged by several [[Super Mushroom]]s, forcing Mario to defeat him by throwing barrels at his face. Donkey Kong then begs for help, with Donkey Kong Jr. rushing to his father's aid. The final credits photograph shows Pauline, Mario, Donkey Kong, and Donkey Kong Jr. at [[Rocky-Valley]], indicating that they had become friends. | Eventually, he is cornered at the [[Tower (world)|Tower]] and falls off upon defeat; however, he is then enlarged by several [[Super Mushroom]]s, forcing Mario to defeat him by throwing barrels at his face. Donkey Kong then begs for help, with Donkey Kong Jr. rushing to his father's aid. The final credits photograph shows Pauline, Mario, Donkey Kong, and Donkey Kong Jr. at [[Rocky-Valley]], indicating that they had become friends. | ||
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===''Donkey Kong II''=== | ===''Donkey Kong II''=== | ||
''[[Donkey Kong II]]'' is a direct follow-up to ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' | ''[[Donkey Kong II]]'' is a direct follow-up to ''Donkey Kong Jr.'' Like the aforementioned game, Donkey Kong is trapped in a cage and must be saved by his son. | ||
===''Donkey Kong 3''=== | ===''Donkey Kong 3''=== | ||
In the Game & Watch version of ''[[Donkey Kong 3 (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong 3]]'', Donkey Kong | In the Game & Watch version of ''[[Donkey Kong 3 (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong 3]]'', Donkey Kong sends bees to attack Stanley in a greenhouse, and both Donkey Kong and Stanley try to send the bees to each other's side with a [[Sprayer]] filled with insect repellent. If the bees reach Donkey Kong's side, he is stung by them and loses a point. Donkey Kong can be controlled by the second player in the VS mode of the game where the second player's goal is to send the bees over to Stanley's side of the greenhouse. | ||
===''Donkey Kong Circus''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Circus''=== | ||
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==''NES Open Tournament Golf''== | ==''NES Open Tournament Golf''== | ||
In ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'', | In ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'', Donkey Kong appears wearing a white outfit. His role is to tell the player how much money they have and when they reach certain milestones, as well as keep it. | ||
==''Donkey Kong Country'' series== | ==''Donkey Kong Country'' series== | ||
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==''Donkey Kong Country'' television series== | ==''Donkey Kong Country'' television series== | ||
{{ | {{see also|List of Donkey Kong Country episodes featuring Donkey Kong}} | ||
[[File:DKCTVDonkeyKong.png|thumb|Donkey Kong in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] | [[File:DKCTVDonkeyKong.png|thumb|Donkey Kong in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] | ||
Donkey Kong is the main protagonist in the 1998 TV series ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]''. In it, Donkey Kong | Donkey Kong is the main protagonist in the 1998 TV series ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]''. In it, Donkey Kong, due to finding the Crystal Coconut in [[Inka Dinka Doo]]'s temple, is predicted to be the future ruler of [[Donkey Kong Island|Kongo Bongo Island]]. Ever since, it has been made Donkey Kong's duty to guard the Crystal Coconut until the day it officially proclaims him ruler of the island. However, [[King K. Rool]] wants to steal the Crystal Coconut so that he can rule the island, and DK and his pals have to stop him and the [[Kremling Krew]], as well as another villain, [[Kaptain Skurvy]]. On this show, Donkey Kong is depicted as somewhat of a slacker who loves bananas above all else, much like his portrayal in recent games. On this show, he is also bipedal as opposed to walking on all fours like he normally does, although he sometimes goes on all fours when running. This would carry over to ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', though in that game, he stands on all fours when idle. | ||
==''Mario Kart'' series== | ==''Mario Kart'' series== | ||
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===''Mario Kart DS''=== | ===''Mario Kart DS''=== | ||
[[File:MKDS Donkey Kong Rambi Rider Artwork.png|thumb|125px|Donkey Kong riding on the Rambi Rider in ''Mario Kart DS'']] | [[File:MKDS Donkey Kong Rambi Rider Artwork.png|thumb|125px|Donkey Kong riding on the Rambi Rider in ''Mario Kart DS'']] | ||
Donkey Kong appears in the [[Nintendo DS]] game, ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Like with his past appearances, Donkey Kong is a heavyweight character, but in this game, he is the lightest heavyweight; the other heavyweight racers include Wario, Bowser, and [[R.O.B.]] | Donkey Kong appears in the [[Nintendo DS]] game, ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Like with his past appearances, Donkey Kong is a heavyweight character, but in this game, he is the lightest heavyweight; the other heavyweight racers include Wario, Bowser, and [[R.O.B.]] Donkey Kong has three personal karts, the Standard DK, the [[Rambi Rider]], and the [[Wildlife]], and he has one personal course, [[DS DK Pass|DK Pass]]. | ||
===''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''=== | ===''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''=== | ||
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In ''Mario Party 4'' and ''Mario Party 5'', just like [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Wario]], he has two losing animations while the others only have one. | In ''Mario Party 4'' and ''Mario Party 5'', just like [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Wario]], he has two losing animations while the others only have one. | ||
In ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', Donkey Kong is the primary feature of his own board, [[DK's Stone Statue]]. During story mode, Donkey Kong is turned to stone by a [[Dry Bones]] while he and Diddy run to [[Bowser's Castle]] after being invited to a banquet hosted by him. The player has to win the game and beat the Dry Bones to free Donkey Kong. The | In ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', Donkey Kong is the primary feature of his own board, [[DK's Stone Statue]]. During story mode, Donkey Kong is turned to stone by a [[Dry Bones]] while he and Diddy run to [[Bowser's Castle]] after being invited to a banquet hosted by him. The player has to win the game and beat the Dry Bones to free Donkey Kong. The Kong then runs away to the castle. Upon arriving, Donkey Kong accidentally bumps into Bowser, knocking the [[Minimizer]] out of his hands which DK then destroys by accidentally stepping on it, allowing a shrunken Mario and his crew to revert to their normal size. At the end, he is seen with Diddy enjoying the meals Bowser had prepared as traps for the 8 "party characters". | ||
In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Donkey Kong appears as the "boss" of his own board, [[DK's Jungle Ruins]]. His boss minigame is called [[DK's Banana Bonus]]. During the minigame, Donkey Kong tosses Golden [[Barrel Cannon]]s into the area, allowing the players to access banana bunches that are higher up. | In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Donkey Kong appears as the "boss" of his own board, [[DK's Jungle Ruins]]. His boss minigame is called [[DK's Banana Bonus]]. During the minigame, Donkey Kong tosses Golden [[Barrel Cannon]]s into the area, allowing the players to access banana bunches that are higher up. | ||
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===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''=== | ===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''=== | ||
[[File:Mvsdk.jpg|thumb|left|Donkey Kong stealing the Mini-Mario toys]] | [[File:Mvsdk.jpg|thumb|left|Donkey Kong stealing the Mini-Mario toys]] | ||
In the opening for ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', Donkey Kong is channel surfing when sees a commercial for the new [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini-Mario]] toy. Desiring one for himself, Donkey Kong rushes to the local toy store, only to find that they are sold out. However, he notices the [[Mario Toy Company]] building nearby, and he breaks in and steals a sack full of the Mini-Marios, which makes Mario chase him to get the toys back. Donkey Kong is fought at the end of each world, after Mario has collected all of the Mini-Marios in the world. Depending on the world, Donkey Kong uses several tactics during his battles. | In the opening for ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' and [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]], Donkey Kong is channel surfing when sees a commercial for the new [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini-Mario]] toy. Desiring one for himself, Donkey Kong rushes to the local toy store, only to find that they are sold out. However, he notices the [[Mario Toy Company]] building nearby, and he breaks in and steals a sack full of the Mini-Marios, which makes Mario chase him to get the toys back. Donkey Kong is fought at the end of each world, after Mario has collected all of the Mini-Marios in the world. Depending on the world, Donkey Kong uses several tactics during his battles. | ||
After a while of being chased, Donkey Kong checks the sack, only to see that it is entirely empty. Mario, the toys, and three Toads laugh at him. Enraged, Donkey Kong grabs the Toads and climbs up a nearby a building with them. After Donkey Kong is defeated again, he falls off the building, only to land on a truck containing several Mini-Marios, which he decides to steal. Donkey Kong is then fought at the end of each world once more, though his arenas are variants of their original versions. After Mario defeats Donkey Kong in the final battle against [[Donkey Kong Plus|his robot]], Mario gives Donkey Kong his own Mini-Mario toy. | After a while of being chased, Donkey Kong checks the sack, only to see that it is entirely empty. Mario, the toys, and three Toads laugh at him. Enraged, Donkey Kong grabs the Toads and climbs up a nearby a building with them. After Donkey Kong is defeated again, he falls off the building, only to land on a truck containing several Mini-Marios, which he decides to steal. Donkey Kong is then fought at the end of each world once more, though his arenas are variants of their original versions. After Mario defeats Donkey Kong in the final battle against [[Donkey Kong Plus|his robot]], Mario gives Donkey Kong his own Mini-Mario toy. | ||
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===''DK: Jungle Climber''=== | ===''DK: Jungle Climber''=== | ||
In ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', Donkey Kong, along with Diddy, Dixie, Cranky, Wrinkly, Funky, and Candy, is resting on the beach when Diddy notices a giant banana. Donkey Kong, Diddy, and Cranky go up to the top and find a [[Banana Ship]]. Donkey Kong fights this spaceship and finds [[Xananab]]. They find that K. Rool and the Kremlings have escaped with his five Crystal Bananas, and he needs them back. Donkey Kong and friends agree, and the four travel through the islands, going through wormholes and other lands, such as Glass Labyrinth, Toybox, and Veggie Patch. At the end of each island, Donkey Kong fights one of K. Rool's assistant Kremlings and eventually defeats the third Kremling. K. Rool then flees to the [[King | In ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', Donkey Kong, along with Diddy, Dixie, Cranky, Wrinkly, Funky, and Candy, is resting on the beach when Diddy notices a giant banana. Donkey Kong, Diddy, and Cranky go up to the top and find a [[Banana Ship]]. Donkey Kong fights this spaceship and finds [[Xananab]]. They find that K. Rool and the Kremlings have escaped with his five Crystal Bananas, and he needs them back. Donkey Kong and friends agree, and the four travel through the islands, going through wormholes and other lands, such as Glass Labyrinth, Toybox, and Veggie Patch. At the end of each island, Donkey Kong fights one of K. Rool's assistant Kremlings and eventually defeats the third Kremling. K. Rool then flees to the [[King Kruizer IV]]. Donkey Kong chases him and eventually reaches K. Rool's spaceship. There, he defeats the fourth Kremling as K. Rool goes through a wormhole. Donkey Kong follows, and the group lands on Xananab's home planet. There, they fight K. Rool, which is no easy task. Eventually, the DK Crew once again wins, and Donkey Kong, Diddy, and Cranky get to eat as many bananas as they desire. | ||
==''Mario Baseball'' series== | ==''Mario Baseball'' series== | ||
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==''Mario & Sonic'' series== | ==''Mario & Sonic'' series== | ||
[[File:MSOWG_dksnowboard.png|thumb|Donkey Kong in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'']] | [[File:MSOWG_dksnowboard.png|thumb|Donkey Kong in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'']] | ||
Donkey Kong, along with [[Birdo]], [[Goomba]], and a few others, were originally planned to appear as playable characters in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', but were scrapped prior to the end-product for unknown reasons.<ref>[http://forums.x-cult.org/index.php?showtopic=3891 Ripped character IDs for ''Mario & Sonic'']. (Retrieved on July 12, 2008)</ref> | Donkey Kong, along with [[Birdo]], [[Goomba]], and a few others, were originally planned to appear as playable characters in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', but were scrapped prior to the end-product for unknown reasons.<ref>[http://forums.x-cult.org/index.php?showtopic=3891 Ripped character IDs for ''Mario & Sonic'']. (Retrieved on July 12, 2008)</ref> | ||
===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''=== | ===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''=== | ||
Donkey Kong makes his ''Mario & Sonic'' debut in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', where he is a Power-type playable character in both [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|the Wii version]] and [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|the Nintendo DS version]]. | Donkey Kong makes his ''Mario & Sonic'' debut in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', where he is a Power-type playable character in both [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|the Wii version]] and [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|the Nintendo DS version]]. | ||
In the Nintendo DS version's Adventure Tours mode, Donkey Kong is first found in [[Icepeak]] by Mario, Sonic, and Toad. Here, Donkey Kong crying due to one of his bananas having fallen in a deep ledge which he can't reach. [[Silver]] then comes and uses his psychic powers to bring the banana back to him. Donkey Kong thanks [[Silver]] and challenges him to [[Moguls (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Nintendo DS)|Moguls]]. When Silver finally defeats him, Donkey Kong joins the group. [[Toad]] tells him that there's a pole back in [[Polastraits]]. There are also obstacles on the pole, such as ice and bombs. When the | In the Nintendo DS version's Adventure Tours mode, Donkey Kong is first found in [[Icepeak]] by Mario, Sonic, and Toad. Here, Donkey Kong crying due to one of his bananas having fallen in a deep ledge which he can't reach. [[Silver]] then comes and uses his psychic powers to bring the banana back to him. Donkey Kong thanks [[Silver]] and challenges him to [[Moguls (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Nintendo DS)|Moguls]]. When Silver finally defeats him, Donkey Kong joins the group. [[Toad]] tells him that there's a pole back in [[Polastraits]]. There are also obstacles on the pole, such as ice and bombs. When the Kong presses the button on the pole, a bridge forms. Later in Icepeak, Donkey Kong meets [[Vector]], who challenges him to a match of Short Track 500m. After beating Vector, Donkey Kong wants him to join the group, to which Vector agrees. | ||
===''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''=== | ===''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''=== | ||
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==''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''== | ==''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''== | ||
[[File:MRKB Donkey Kong Splash.jpg|thumb|left|Splash Screen featuring Donkey Kong]] | [[File:MRKB Donkey Kong Splash.jpg|thumb|left|Splash Screen featuring Donkey Kong]] | ||
''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' features a boss named [[Rabbid Kong]], a large, | ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' features a boss named [[Rabbid Kong]], a large, apelike [[Rabbid]] that strongly resembles Donkey Kong, right down to wearing his signature necktie. A figure of Donkey Kong on a girder appears in the introductory cutscene, as well. | ||
DK himself was added as a playable character in the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] story expansion pack in June 2018. This pack sees DK joining forces with [[Rabbid Peach]] and [[Rabbid Cranky]], and taking on Rabbid Kong and his army. As a playable character, he has 280 health points. His dash attack is called Grab & Launch, which allows Donkey Kong to pick up allies, enemies, cover blocks, or sentries, move to another cell and launch them. This also can cleanse an ally overcome by a Super Effect. Donkey Kong's primary weapon is the [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Bwananarang|Bwananarang]], which is a mid-range weapon that is capable of hitting multiple targets in a row without cooldown. His secondary weapon is a [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#DK Ground Pound|DK Ground Pound]], which is a targeted attack that affects all enemies within the attack's cylindrical area, regardless of cover. His primary technique is Hairy Eye, a mid-range reaction shot that is dealt to the first enemy to move within Donkey Kong's line of sight. His secondary technique is Magnet Groove, which draws enemies towards DK, getting them away from cover. | DK himself was added as a playable character in the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] story expansion pack in June 2018. This pack sees DK joining forces with [[Rabbid Peach]] and [[Rabbid Cranky]], and taking on Rabbid Kong and his army. As a playable character, he has 280 health points. His dash attack is called Grab & Launch, which allows Donkey Kong to pick up allies, enemies, cover blocks, or sentries, move to another cell and launch them. This also can cleanse an ally overcome by a Super Effect. Donkey Kong's primary weapon is the [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Bwananarang|Bwananarang]], which is a mid-range weapon that is capable of hitting multiple targets in a row without cooldown. His secondary weapon is a [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#DK Ground Pound|DK Ground Pound]], which is a targeted attack that affects all enemies within the attack's cylindrical area, regardless of cover. His primary technique is Hairy Eye, a mid-range reaction shot that is dealt to the first enemy to move within Donkey Kong's line of sight. His secondary technique is Magnet Groove, which draws enemies towards DK, getting them away from cover. | ||
==''Dr. Mario World''== | ==''Dr. Mario World''== | ||
[[File:DrMarioWorld - | [[File:DrMarioWorld - Sprite DK.png|thumb|Donkey Kong's mugshot in ''Dr. Mario World'']] | ||
Donkey Kong makes his [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' series]] debut in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', in which he is known as '''Dr. Donkey Kong''' in that game, where he is equipped with a stethoscope and an armband. He was made available as a playable character in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' on October 31, 2019 when [[World 9 (Dr. Mario World)|World 9]] was first available. He is also available as a special stage reward in [[World 25]]. | Donkey Kong makes his [[Dr. Mario (series)|''Dr. Mario'' series]] debut in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', in which he is known as '''Dr. Donkey Kong''' in that game, where he is equipped with a stethoscope and an armband. He was made available as a playable character in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' on October 31, 2019 when [[World 9 (Dr. Mario World)|World 9]] was first available. He is also available as a special stage reward in [[World 25]]. | ||
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Donkey Kong also appears in ''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8'' as one of the figures that must be cleared. | Donkey Kong also appears in ''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8'' as one of the figures that must be cleared. | ||
A skeleton named [[Bink]] from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' strongly resembles Donkey Kong, although this quirk was not carried over to that game's [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|remake]]. Bink even throws barrels and eats bananas. While Donkey Kong himself does not appear in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', a pattern based on him, named Donkey Kong Yoshi, is featured via [[amiibo]]. | A skeleton named [[Bink]] from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' strongly resembles Donkey Kong, although this quirk was not carried over to that game's [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|remake]]. Bink even throws barrels and eats bananas. While Donkey Kong himself does not appear in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', a pattern based on him, named Donkey Kong Yoshi, is featured via [[amiibo]]. | ||
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In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Donkey Kong appears as a playable skin. | In the Super Mario Mash-up in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Donkey Kong appears as a playable skin. | ||
== References == | ===Unused appearances=== | ||
At E3 2001, three ''Donkey Kong'' series titles were unveiled: ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers]]'', and ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. All three of these games were eventually canceled due to Nintendo selling [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]] to [[wikipedia:Microsoft Corporation|Microsoft]], causing them to lose the rights to the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise. | |||
====''Diddy Kong Pilot''==== | |||
Donkey Kong was playable in all builds of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot]]'' where Donkey Kong used a plane constructed out of a [[barrel]]. | |||
In the 2000 build shown at Space World, Donkey Kong would have raced alongside ''Super Mario'' characters. In this build, Donkey Kong's plane was colored brown. | |||
In the [[Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|2001 build]] of the game, the ''Super Mario'' characters were removed and Donkey Kong raced alongside other ''Donkey Kong Country'' characters. Donkey Kong's barrel plane now had dark blue-colored wings. | |||
In the 2003 build of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]'', DK was a member of Team Kong and had high weight and speed but medium acceleration. His barrel plane's wings and tail were now bright red. His barrel plane was later inherited by [[jiggywikki:Bottles|Bottles]] and his stats were taken by [[jiggywikki:Banjo|Banjo]] in the final build of this iteration, ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Pilot|Banjo-Pilot]]'', where his groaning sound effect even remained intact with Mumbo Jumbo. | |||
====''Donkey Kong Racing''==== | |||
Donkey Kong was intended to be playable in ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. In the trailer, he can be seen racing the other [[Kong]]s as well as [[Taj]] on [[Rambi]] and a [[Zinger]]. | |||
====''Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers''==== | |||
Donkey Kong was going to be the host of the [[Genre#Puzzle games|puzzle]] game ''[[Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers]]'', where the player would have solved a variety of different puzzles with ''Donkey Kong Country'' characters and stages as the backdrop. The game was later turned into ''{{wp|It's Mr. Pants}}'', with Mr. Pants replacing Donkey Kong as the host. | |||
==References== | |||
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{{Histories}} | {{Histories}} | ||
[[Category:Character histories|Donkey Kong]] | [[Category:Character histories|Donkey Kong]] | ||