Mario vs. Donkey Kong Review: Handstand Mario is the Best Mario
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Mario and Donkey Kong’s timeless feud is reignited once again in the latest Nintendo Switch remake, aptly named Mario vs. Donkey Kong. Whether you played the original release in the GBA or not, you’re in for a delightful puzzle-based platformer packed with acrobatics, jumps, and adorable tiny robots sporting mustaches.
Instead of linear progression, you’ll navigate through phases using your jumping skills, bouncing off obstacles, and employing clever tactics to solve puzzles. It’s a game where simplicity shines, and the best ideas are always front and center. Mario vs. Donkey Kong beautifully balances its classic soul with modern appeal, never relying solely on nostalgia but embracing it in a way that feels just right.
Donkey Kong Needs to Stop it and Get Some Help
In Mario vs. Donkey Kong, the chaos kicks off when Donkey Kong snatches the adorable Minimarios from Mario’s factory after spotting them in TV ads. Turns out our mischievous ape has lost all interest in collecting bananas since he’s already got a house overflowing with them.
You are but a mere observer as DK fills a paper bag with all these tiny mini-Mario toys before making a swift escape. But of course, it’s not long before our valiant Italian plumber goes “mamma mia” and springs right into action on a whirlwind chase through lush jungles, bustling cities, fiery volcanoes, and eerie haunted houses.
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Donkey Kong’s sudden obsession with nabbing a bunch of Mini-Mario toys from the factory might seem puzzling, but hey, it sets the stage for some seriously fun gameplay.
You can count on Mario to keep the story simple enough for anyone to follow. props to Nintendo for keeping the storytelling minimalist – who needs words when the visuals speak volumes? They just let these short cutscenes do the job and it works magnificently.
More of A New Game than a Remake
As soon as you boot up Mario vs. Donkey
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