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Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Released: 2/16/2024

THE TOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN The age-old rivalry that heated up on Game Boy Advance reignites in Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch. Featuring all-new graphics, solve all kinds of puzzles and test your platforming smarts as you try to recover the stolen Mini-Marios. TAKE THE MINI-MARIOS BACK FROM DONKEY KONG! Donkey Kong wanted the hot new Mini-Mario toy, but they’re all sold out. So he’s broken into the factory where they’re made and stolen the lot! It’s up to Mario to chase after Donkey Kong and recover the toys. TEST YOUR SMARTS WITH PUZZLING PLATFORMING Stages full of puzzles are awaiting Mario. Progress through each stage by using the key to open the locked door containing a Mini-Mario. Examine your surroundings closely, use your wits to figure out the best route, and unleash your platforming skills to overcome obstacles and recover each of the stolen toys. TWO CAN PLAY AT THAT GAME! Pass a controller to another player to have them lend a hand in local co-op. Enlisting the help of a friend or family member might shed some light on new routes through tricky levels!

THE TOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN The age-old rivalry that heated up on Game Boy Advance reignites in Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch. Featuring all-new graphics, solve all kinds of puzzles and test your platforming smarts as you try to recover the stolen Mini-Marios. TAKE THE MINI-MARIOS BACK FROM DONKEY KONG! Donkey Kong wanted the hot new Mini-Mario toy, but they’re all sold out. So he’s broken into the factory where they’re made and stolen the lot! It’s up to Mario to chase after Donkey Kong and recover the toys. TEST YOUR SMARTS WITH PUZZLING PLATFORMING Stages full of puzzles are awaiting Mario. Progress through each stage by using the key to open the locked door containing a Mini-Mario. Examine your surroundings closely, use your wits to figure out the best route, and unleash your platforming skills to overcome obstacles and recover each of the stolen toys. TWO CAN PLAY AT THAT GAME! Pass a controller to another player to have them lend a hand in local co-op. Enlisting the help of a friend or family member might shed some light on new routes through tricky levels!

THE TOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN The age-old rivalry that heated up on Game Boy Advance reignites in Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch. Featuring all-new graphics, solve all kinds of puzzles and test your platforming smarts as you try to recover the stolen Mini-Marios. TAKE THE MINI-MARIOS BACK FROM DONKEY KONG! Donkey Kong wanted the hot new Mini-Mario toy, but they’re all sold out. So he’s broken into the factory where they’re made and stolen the lot! It’s up to Mario to chase after Donkey Kong and recover the toys. TEST YOUR SMARTS WITH PUZZLING PLATFORMING Stages full of puzzles are awaiting Mario. Progress through each stage by using the key to open the locked door containing a Mini-Mario. Examine your surroundings closely, use your wits to figure out the best route, and unleash your platforming skills to overcome obstacles and recover each of the stolen toys. TWO CAN PLAY AT THAT GAME! Pass a controller to another player to have them lend a hand in local co-op. Enlisting the help of a friend or family member might shed some light on new routes through tricky levels!

Critics
75
Metacritic
70

Score Breakdown

75.2

Critic Average

79 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

70

Metacritic User Score

91 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
+5.2
Combined Disparity
+5.2

Average of both sources

Review Timing

41 early (52%)36 launch window (46%)2 late (3%)