Climb all the way to the top, avoid merciless traps and save the beautiful Pauline from the paws of the giant ape in this exciting and ageless platform game. Donkey Kong was the first Nintendo classic, launching the careers of Donkey Kong and a brave hero soon to be known as Mario. The arcade version became a cultural phenomenon. The Game & Watch version introduced the +Control Pad, which became a standard in the video game industry. The NES version, which you can play here, was one of the best launch titles for the console.