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'''''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''''' is an upcoming [[Nintendo Switch]] [[Reissue#remakes|remake]] of the 2004 [[Game Boy Advance]] game of [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong|the same name]]. It was first announced during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, and is set to be released worldwide on February 16, 2024.<ref name=Direct>Nintendo of America (September 14, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfYfuAOKTxA Nintendo Direct 9.14.2023 - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 14, 2023.</ref> It is the first ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' game for Nintendo Switch and also the first one in general since ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]'', released almost nine years prior. As a remake of the first game, it is also the first time the gameplay style of the [[Game Boy]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' has been revisited since the original's release. Unlike the original version's pre-rendered visuals and the rest of the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series opting for a plastic, cartoony look with outlines, the remake adopts a standard modern art style, taking many cues from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its appearance as a theme in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' in particular. Additionally, the game debuts a redesigned logo for the ''Donkey Kong'' series.
'''''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''''' is an upcoming [[Nintendo Switch]] [[Reissue#remakes|remake]] of the 2004 [[Game Boy Advance]] game of [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong|the same name]]. It was first announced during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, and is set to be released worldwide on February 16, 2024.<ref name=Direct>Nintendo of America (September 14, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfYfuAOKTxA Nintendo Direct 9.14.2023 - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 14, 2023.</ref> It is the first ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' game for Nintendo Switch and also the first one in general since ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]'', released almost nine years prior. As a remake of the first game, it is also the first time the gameplay style of the [[Game Boy]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' has been revisited since the original's release. Unlike the original version's pre-rendered visuals and the rest of the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series opting for a plastic, cartoony look with outlines, the remake adopts a standard modern art style, taking many cues from ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its appearance as a theme in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' in particular. Additionally, the game debuts a redesigned logo for the ''Donkey Kong'' series.


Despite [[Charles Martinet]] stepping back from voice acting for the ''Super Mario'' franchise starting with ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', archival voice clips of him as [[Mario]] appear to be repurposed here. Contrarily, [[Donkey Kong]] now uses voice clips by his current voice actor, [[Takashi Nagasako]], as opposed to reusing [[Grant Kirkhope]]'s performance from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' as in the original Game Boy Advance title. [[Samantha Kelly]]'s voice clips for [[Toad]] will also be present in the remake, replacing those of [[Jen Taylor]] from the original game.
Despite [[Charles Martinet]] stepping back from voice acting for the ''Super Mario'' franchise starting with ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', archival voice clips of him as [[Mario]] appear to be repurposed here. Contrarily, [[Donkey Kong]] now uses voice clips by his current voice actor, [[Takashi Nagasako]], as opposed to reusing [[Grant Kirkhope]]'s performance from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' as in the original Game Boy Advance title. [[Samantha Kelly]]'s voice clips for [[Toad]] will also be present in the remake, replacing those of [[Jen Taylor]] from the original game (aside from one clip of Jen's that is heard in the opening cutscenes).


==Differences==
==Differences==

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Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Prerelease box art for Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch
North American prerelease box art
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer Nintendo Software Technology Corporation[1]
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release date Japan February 16, 2024[2]
USA February 16, 2024[3]
Mexico February 16, 2024[4]
Brazil February 16, 2024[5]
Europe February 16, 2024[6]
Australia February 16, 2024[7]
South Korea February 16, 2024[8]
HK February 16, 2024[9]
Language(s) Deutsch
English (United Kingdom)
English (United States)
Español (España)
Español (Latinoamérica)
Français (Canada)
Français (France)
Italiano
Nederlands
한국어
日本語
简体中文
繁體中文
Genre Puzzle/Action
Mode(s) Single-player, local multiplayer
Media
Nintendo Switch:
Game Card
Digital download
Input
Nintendo Switch:
“The toys are back in town!”
Nintendo Direct headline

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is an upcoming Nintendo Switch remake of the 2004 Game Boy Advance game of the same name. It was first announced during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, and is set to be released worldwide on February 16, 2024.[3] It is the first Mario vs. Donkey Kong game for Nintendo Switch and also the first one in general since Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars, released almost nine years prior. As a remake of the first game, it is also the first time the gameplay style of the Game Boy version of Donkey Kong has been revisited since the original's release. Unlike the original version's pre-rendered visuals and the rest of the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series opting for a plastic, cartoony look with outlines, the remake adopts a standard modern art style, taking many cues from Super Mario 3D World and its appearance as a theme in Super Mario Maker 2 in particular. Additionally, the game debuts a redesigned logo for the Donkey Kong series.

Despite Charles Martinet stepping back from voice acting for the Super Mario franchise starting with Super Mario Bros. Wonder, archival voice clips of him as Mario appear to be repurposed here. Contrarily, Donkey Kong now uses voice clips by his current voice actor, Takashi Nagasako, as opposed to reusing Grant Kirkhope's performance from Donkey Kong 64 as in the original Game Boy Advance title. Samantha Kelly's voice clips for Toad will also be present in the remake, replacing those of Jen Taylor from the original game (aside from one clip of Jen's that is heard in the opening cutscenes).

Differences

Gameplay changes

  • Casual Mode has been added, with Bubbles acting as additional hit points and an infinite time limit.
  • Two new worlds, Merry Mini-Land and Slippery Summit, have been introduced, with each incorporating all-new obstacles.[10]
  • Multiplayer is added, with Toad as the second playable character.
  • A Time Attack mode has been added.[11]
  • The locations of the red and yellow platforms in Level 1-DK have been swapped.

Text changes and localization

  • The game has been translated to Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, and Korean, three languages that the original was not available in. Additionally, the game will have Canadian French and Latin American Spanish translations.

Graphical changes

  • The game now uses full 3D models rather than pre-rendered sprites.
  • The cutscenes are now fully animated, instead of swapping between different static frames.
  • Tane Pakkun are redesigned into mechanical Fire Piranha Plants.
  • The toy Ninjis are now black with red buttons, similar to the regular Ninjis' current design.
  • Brickmen are given a pair of movable bricks over their eyes to act as expressive eyebrows.
  • Katakata Kaen Heihō are redesigned into blue Snifits.[12]
  • Thwomps and Thwimps are redesigned to be mechanical, with a face that slides to change expressions.[12]

Audio changes

  • One of the channels heard on Donkey Kong's television in the intro is changed into a clip of the music for Donkey Kong Plus.
  • Mario no longer speaks full sentences when talking.

Characters

Main characters

Character Description
Mario holding a Key in Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch.
Mario[3]
The titular protagonist of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. He uses a wide range of moves and abilities as he sets out to rescue the Mini-Marios from Donkey Kong.
Donkey Kong holding a bag full of Mini Marios in Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch.
Donkey Kong[3]
The titular antagonist of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. After kidnapping the Mini-Marios, he faces off against Mario to stop him from rescuing them.
Artwork of Toad for Mario Party Superstars (also used for Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch)
Toad[3]
A playable character who can be used in co-op mode alongside Mario.
A Mini Mario in Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch.
Mini-Marios[3]
Wind-up toys resembling Mario who were kidnapped by Donkey Kong.

Items and collectibles

Enemy Description
Key MVDK
Key[3]
Keys are found in the first half of every regular level of the game. They must be taken to locked doors in order to open the second half.
1-Up Mushroom
1-Up Mushroom[3]
Green mushrooms that grant the player(s) an extra life.

Enemies and obstacles

Enemies

Enemy Description
Shy Guy MVSDKNS
Shy Guys[3]
Wind-up Shy Guys that walk throughout the levels, and can be jumped on.
Fire Piranha Plant MVSDKNS
Tane Pakkun[3]
Mechanical plants that spit fireballs, which damages the player(s) upon contact.
RamRam MVSDKNS
RamRams[3]
Enemies resembling purple rhinoceroses. They attack by charging at and ramming the player(s). RamRams can be picked up and thrown on to Spikes, allowing them to be used as platforms.
Monchee MVSDKNS
Monchees[3]
Mechanical monkeys with long tails that hang below the platforms they are on. Mario can hang from their tails without getting harmed. However, he still loses an extra life if he touches a Monchee's body.
Brickman MVSDKNS
Brickmen[3]
A creature hidden in a pile of bricks. They throw three lines of bricks under them, forcing Mario to handstand to avoid being hit.
Ninji in Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Ninjis[3]
Mechanical enemies wearing black ninja outfits with two red buttons. They jump repeatedly in place, and can be used as platforms to traverse spikes.
Podoboo from Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Podoboos[3]
Enemies that are found jumping repeatedly out of lava, and will burn the player(s) upon touching them.
Snapjaw MVSDKNS
Snapjaws[3]
Crocodile-like enemies that climb ropes. They can only be defeated by falling fruit.
A bird in Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Nintendo Switch
Birds[12]
Avian enemies that fly around and can drop eggs on the player(s), which can be avoided by performing a handstand.
A Fire Shy Guy in Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Nintendo Switch
Katakata Kaen Heihōs[12]
Blue Snifits that attack the player(s) with blowtorches.
A Thwimp in Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)
Thwimps[12]
Enemies that attempt to crush the player(s) when they get close.
A Thwomp in Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)
Thwomps[12]
Enemies that fall down when the player(s) approach them. Touching one causes an extra life to be lost.

Objects

Blocks

Block Description
Help Block MVDK
Help Blocks[3]
Gray and black variants of ? Blocks that give the player(s) hints and information about the game when hit.
Sand Block MVDK
Sand blocks[3]
Blocks that crumble into dust when stood on.
Dotted-Line Block Red MVDKDotted-Line Block Yellow MVDKDotted-Line Block Blue MVDK
Dotted-Line Blocks[3]
Blocks that become solid once a Color Switch of the same color is activated by the player(s).

Obstacles and platforms

Object Description
Spikes MVSDKNS
Spikes[3]
Harmful traps that cause the player(s) to lose a life if touched.
Lift MVDK
Lifts[3]
Platforms that are found traveling along tracks, or being lifted by Lava Geysers.
Ladder MVSDKNS
Ladders[3]
Climbable objects of various colors, lengths, and visual styles.
Rope MVSDKNS
Horizontal Rope MVSDKNS
Ropes[3]
Climbable objects that hang from trees or metal rings. Snapjaws can be found moving along some vertical ropes. Horizontal rope variants can also be found, which the player can grab and swing upwards from.
File:TrampolineMVDK.png
Springs[3]
Can be jumped off of to reach high platforms.
Lava Geyser MVSDKNS
Lava Geysers[3]
Spouts of lava that rise and cause Lifts to float on top of them, allowing the player(s) to reach higher ground.
Red Switch MVDKYellow Switch MVDKBlue Switch MVDK
Color Switches[3]
Switches are found in three versions: red, yellow, and blue. As the main effect, the switch that is active makes platforms, blocks, and ladders of the same color available to use.
Track MVDK
Tracks[3]
Objects that constantly move platforms along a set path.
Semisolid Platform MVDK
Semisolid Platforms[3]
Platforms of varying styles that have solid surfaces, but can be jumped through from below.
Barrel MVDKGarbage Can MVDK
Barrels and Garbage Cans[3]
Can be carried and thrown by the player(s). They can be used to defeat certain enemies, or as auxiliary platforms to reach other platforms or to pass wide gaps with Spikes.
Thwomp Platform
Kurasshā[3]
Grey and yellow stone blocks that rise when the player(s) stand on them.
A Bird Nest in Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Nintendo Switch
Bird Nests[12]
Objects that Birds can spawn from.
A Candle in Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)
Candles[12]
An obstacle that moves up and down and burn the player(s) on contact. They can be defeated with a Hammer.
Oil in Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)
Oil[12]
An obstacle that moves up and down and burn the player(s) on contact. They can be defeated with a Hammer.

Promotion

Tin badge for Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)
The Donkey Kong tin badge
  • By pre-ordering the game through Otakara, customers will receive a tin badge depicting Donkey Kong.[13]
  • A bundle containing the game, a 40-piece puzzle, and a set of three stickers is sold on the European My Nintendo Store.[14]

References to other media

Gallery

Logos

Artwork

Characters

Items

Key artwork

World icons

Miscellaneous

Screenshots

Box art

Miscellaneous

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese マリオvs.ブイエスドンキーコング
Mario buiesu Donkī Kongu
Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Chinese (simplified) 马力欧vs.咚奇刚
Mǎlì'ōu vs. Dōngqí Gāng
Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Chinese (traditional) 瑪利歐vs.咚奇剛
Mǎlì'ōu vs. Dōngqí Gāng
Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Korean 마리오 vs. 동키콩
Mario vs. Dongki Kong
Mario vs. Donkey Kong

External links

References

  1. ^ Initial post about the Instagram story from an NST contractor Instagram story itself
  2. ^ File:MvDKJppromo.jpg
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah Nintendo of America (September 14, 2023). Nintendo Direct 9.14.2023 - Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  4. ^ Latin American website. Nintendo.com (in Spanish).
  5. ^ Brazilian website. Nintendo.com (in Portuguese).
  6. ^ @NintendoEurope (September 14, 2023). "The toys are back in town! Recover the stolen Mini-Marios in this Game Boy Advance classic updated for #NintendoSwitch. Mario vs. Donkey Kong launches 16/02/2024! #NintendoDirect". Twitter. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  7. ^ NintendoAU (September 14, 2023). Mario vs. Donkey Kong marches onto Nintendo Switch February 16th, 2024. YouTube. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  8. ^ (September 14, 2023). 『프린세스 피치 Showtime!』, 『페이퍼 마리오 1000년의 문』, 『루이지 맨션 2 HD』, 『마리오 vs. 동키콩』 등, Nintendo Switch로 발매되는 타이틀의 최신 정보를 전달! Nintendo Korea. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  9. ^ (September 14, 2023). 《瑪利歐vs.咚奇剛》的最新資訊公開!本作預定於2024年2月16日(五)發售。 Nintendo HK. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  10. ^ https://nintendoeverything.com/mario-vs-donkey-kong-new-details-revealed-pieces-of-the-puzzle-trailer/
  11. ^ https://nintendoeverything.com/mario-vs-donkey-kong-new-details-revealed-pieces-of-the-puzzle-trailer/
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i Nintendo (January 12, 2024). Mario vs. Donkey Kong | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo.
  13. ^ 【オリジナル特典】マリオvs.ドンキーコング 予約受付中 Otakarasoko.
  14. ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong + Puzzle + Set of 3 Stickers. store.nintendo.co.uk. Retrieved January 14, 2024. (Archived January 14, 2024, 22:30:06 UTC via archive.today.)
  15. ^ Nintendo of America (January 10, 2024). Mario vs. Donkey Kong — Pieces of the Puzzle — Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved January 10, 2024.