Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a charming and cleverly designed puzzle-platformer developed and published by Nintendo exclusively for Nintendo Switch — a full remake of the beloved 2004 Game Boy Advance classic, reimagined with gorgeous new visuals, remastered music, and new content that makes it the definitive version of this inventive game. When Donkey Kong spots a Mini-Mario toy in a commercial and becomes obsessed with having one, he steals all the Mini-Marios from the toy factory and flees — and it's up to Mario to chase him across six colorful worlds, solving increasingly clever puzzles to rescue his beloved Mini-Mario toys. With its perfect blend of action-platforming and puzzle-solving, Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a uniquely satisfying Nintendo experience for players of all ages.
Two-Phase Puzzle-Platforming Gameplay
Mario vs. Donkey Kong's gameplay is divided into two distinct phases that alternate throughout each world — creating a uniquely satisfying rhythm of action and puzzle-solving:
Phase 1 — Mario Stages: Classic action-platforming where Mario navigates obstacle-filled levels to find the key and unlock the door, using his full moveset — jumping, handstands, backflips, and picking up and throwing objects — to overcome enemies and environmental hazards.
Phase 2 — Mini-Mario Stages: Pure puzzle-solving where Mario must guide a rescued Mini-Mario toy to a toy chest by manipulating the environment — placing ladders, activating switches, and clearing obstacles to create a safe path for the tiny toy to walk.
Six Colorful Worlds & Boss Battles
Mario vs. Donkey Kong takes players through six beautifully designed worlds — each with its own visual theme, unique hazards, and creative puzzle mechanics. Each world culminates in a spectacular boss battle against Donkey Kong himself — a series of increasingly inventive confrontations that test everything learned in the preceding levels and provide some of the most memorable moments in the game.
Gorgeous Remake Visuals & New Content
The Nintendo Switch remake brings Mario vs. Donkey Kong to life with completely updated visuals — vibrant 3D graphics that honor the original's charming aesthetic while looking stunning on modern hardware. The remake includes new worlds and levels not present in the original GBA game, extending the adventure with fresh content for players who experienced the classic and newcomers alike. A new 2-player co-op mode allows two players to tackle the puzzles together for the first time.
2-Player Co-op — New to the Remake
The Nintendo Switch remake introduces a brand-new 2-player co-op mode — allowing two players to work together through the entire adventure simultaneously. Co-op adds a fun new dimension to the puzzle-solving, enabling creative teamwork solutions and making Mario vs. Donkey Kong an excellent choice for families and pairs of players who want to tackle the challenges together.
Platform: Nintendo Switch (Exclusive)
Genre: Puzzle Platformer
Developer & Publisher: Nintendo
Modes: Single-Player, 2-Player Co-op (new to remake)
Features: Full remake with updated visuals, two-phase gameplay, 6 worlds + new content, Donkey Kong boss battles, Mini-Mario puzzle stages, 2-player co-op, remastered music, GBA classic reimagined
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