Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Screenshots

A character with a red shirt and brown hair stands in a colorful interior space with warm yellow-gold decorative elements flanking both sides. A wooden window with multiple panes appears in the upper background against a burgundy wall. The sprite uses bright primary colors typical of early 2000s GBA graphics, with a pixelated art style. The character is positioned centrally in what appears to be a decorated indoor setting, rendered in the handheld console's characteristic resolution and color palette.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong

玛丽欧VS大金刚 中文版

4.6 (4.4K)
GBA Platformer 977 plays

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a 2004 platformer developed by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance. The game combines action and puzzle-solving as players control Mario through over 60 levels, either rescuing Donkey Kong or collecting items depending on the level type. Core gameplay involves climbing and jumping across platforms, ladders, and ropes while avoiding obstacles and enemies. Mario can perform a handstand move that aids traversal and maneuverability. The difficulty escalates gradually, introducing new mechanics and hazards as players progress. Controls are responsive and intuitive, using the d-pad for movement and buttons for jumping and special actions. Early levels emphasize basic platforming, while later stages incorporate complex puzzles. Upon completing the main campaign, players unlock additional challenge modes.

Developer
Released
Platform
GBA
Genre
Platformer
Players
1P
Rating
4.6 / 5 (4.4K)
Last updated

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Mario vs. Donkey Kong on our in-browser GBA 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)
Q L Left shoulder
W R Right shoulder
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.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Mario vs. Donkey Kong on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

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"Mario vs. Donkey Kong" GBA longplay 2004

Mario vs. Donkey Kong Cheat Codes

9 community-curated cheats for Mario vs. Donkey Kong. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.

  • Enable Code (Must Be On)

    0000C74D+000A+10033200+0007
  • Infinite Time

    83000B54+4500
  • Have Bonus Packages

    83001A30+0202+33001A32+0002
  • Have T O Y Letters

    83001A34+0101+33001A33+0001
  • Have Mini Marios In Box

    33001BA0+0006
  • Infinite Lives

    33000BBC+0009
  • Infinite Key Time

    83001A80+0300
  • Press Select To Cripple DK

    74000130+03FB+430035D8+0001+00000006+00B0
  • Infinite Health

    33003528+0006
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mario vs. Donkey Kong released?

Mario vs. Donkey Kong was released in 2004 for the GBA.

Who developed Mario vs. Donkey Kong?

Mario vs. Donkey Kong was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.

How many players does Mario vs. Donkey Kong support?

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a single-player Platformer game for the GBA.

What type of game is Mario vs. Donkey Kong?

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a Platformer game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Mario vs. Donkey Kong for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Mario vs. Donkey Kong runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Mario vs. Donkey Kong in the browser?

No. Mario vs. Donkey Kong streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Mario vs. Donkey Kong?

Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.

Does Mario vs. Donkey Kong work on mobile devices?

Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.

Is it legal to play Mario vs. Donkey Kong this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. 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.

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