Donkey Kong - Original Edition
大金刚：Original Edition
Donkey Kong is a platformer developed by Nintendo and released for the NES in 1986. Players control Jumpman as he navigates multiple levels filled with barrels, fireballs, and obstacles to reach the damsel in distress at the top. The game uses a side-scrolling perspective with sprite-based graphics. Controls are simple: move left/right and jump over hazards. Each level increases in difficulty with more obstacles and faster-moving enemies. The NES version supports two players in turn-based single-screen stages. Four distinct level designs cycle throughout the game, each with unique hazard patterns and enemy placements. Players must time their jumps carefully to avoid falling off platforms or hitting enemies, creating a test of reflexes and pattern recognition. The gameplay remains straightforward but challenging, with later rounds requiring precise timing and quick reactions.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Platformer
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.1K)
- Last updated
Donkey Kong - Original Edition Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Donkey Kong - Original Edition on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Donkey Kong - Original Edition Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Donkey Kong - Original Edition on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Donkey Kong - Original Edition" NES longplay
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Donkey Kong - Original Edition?
Donkey Kong - Original Edition was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Donkey Kong - Original Edition support?
Donkey Kong - Original Edition supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Donkey Kong - Original Edition?
Donkey Kong - Original Edition is a Platformer game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Donkey Kong - Original Edition for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Donkey Kong - Original Edition runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Donkey Kong - Original Edition in the browser?
No. Donkey Kong - Original Edition streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Donkey Kong - Original Edition?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Donkey Kong - Original Edition work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Donkey Kong - Original Edition this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Donkey Kong - Original Edition. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
