Editing History of Donkey Kong

'''[[Donkey Kong]]''' has had a substantial history since his debut as the main antagonist in ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. Like Mario and all other characters, his appearances are not limited to the core series, appearing in many spin-offs, literature, and animation.

==''Donkey Kong'' franchise==
===''Donkey Kong (Arcade)'' game series===
====''Donkey Kong''====
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Donkey Kong is the main antagonist of his namesake game. He was the pet of [[Mario]],<ref>{{cite|url=themushroomkingdom.net/interview_miyamoto_nom18_feb2000.shtml|title=Shigeru Miyamoto Interview|publisher=The Mushroom Kingdom|accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20161104171223/http://nintendo.com/nes-classic/donkey-kong-developer-interview|title=Donkey Kong™ Interview with Mr. Miyamoto|publisher=NES Classic Edition – Official Site|language=en-us|accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> but he escapes and angrily carries Mario's girlfriend, [[Pauline|Lady]], to the top of a construction site. As Mario tries to get to him, Donkey Kong throws [[barrel]]s in [[25m|the first stage]]. Donkey Kong is eventually chased to the top of the construction site, where Mario causes the girders supporting him to collapse, sending him plummeting to the ground. Later games, starting with ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', [[Cranky Kong#Identity confusion|establish the identity of Donkey Kong]] in his first arcade appearances as actually being [[Cranky Kong]], with the title of "Donkey Kong" being later passed down to his grandson.
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====''Donkey Kong Jr.''====  
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Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' He is trapped by Mario as a punishment for kidnapping Pauline and stands guard next to his cage with a whip, and sends various enemies like [[Snapjaw]]s and [[Nitpicker]]s to prevent his son, [[Donkey Kong Jr.]], from freeing him. In the end, Donkey Kong Jr. defeats Mario and frees Donkey Kong.
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====''Donkey Kong 3''====
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Donkey Kong is the main antagonist of ''[[Donkey Kong 3]]''. He goes on a rampage inside a greenhouse, where a local exterminator named [[Stanley]] is called in to defeat him. Donkey Kong uses a system of ropes to lower himself to the greenhouse floor. When he reaches the floor, Donkey Kong can destroy the rest of the greenhouse and the [[Game Over|game ends]]. If Stanley sprays Donkey Kong with insecticide three times, he runs away. In the final stage, Donkey Kong gets his head stuck in a beehive while running away. In the arcade version, upon getting his head stuck in a beehive, he tries to get the beehive off, but the beehive breaks in half, revealing his sting-swollen face. 
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====''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy)====
In the [[Game Boy]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'', Donkey Kong kidnaps Pauline again. However, instead of it ending at [[100m]], he instead manages to quickly retake Pauline and force Mario to pursue him for the rest of the game. His son Donkey Kong Jr. also aids his father in preventing Mario from rescuing her. Donkey Kong's mainly attacks by throwing a variety of objects at Mario, although there are sometimes stage hazards Donkey Kong can utilize, such as pressing a [[switch (Donkey Kong)|switch]] to make bridges appear and disappear. Donkey Kong is eventually cornered at the [[Tower (world)|Tower]], where he falls off upon defeat; however, he is then enlarged by several [[Super Mushroom]]s. At this point, only barrels can damage Donkey Kong. After he calls for help, Donkey Kong is assisted by Donkey Kong Jr. The final credits photograph shows Pauline, Mario, Donkey Kong, and Donkey Kong Jr. at [[Rocky-Valley]], indicating that they had become friends. 

===''Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)'' game series===
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====''Donkey Kong''====
Donkey Kong is the main antagonist in the game ''[[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]]''. Similarly to the original, Donkey Kong tries to prevent Mario from releasing Pauline by throwing barrels at him. Donkey Kong falls down when the four wires supporting his platform are loosened. 

====''Donkey Kong Jr.'' / ''Donkey Kong II''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (New Wide Screen)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' He is trapped in a cage, from which Donkey Kong Jr. can free him by obtaining four [[key]]s. Donkey Kong retains this exact role in the sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong II]]''.

====''Donkey Kong 3''====
Donkey Kong is the main antagonist in ''[[Donkey Kong 3 (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong 3]]''. Donkey Kong sends bees to attack Stanley in a greenhouse, with both of them trying to send the bees to each other's side using a [[Sprayer]] filled with insect repellent. If the bees reach Donkey Kong's side, he is stung by them and loses a point. Donkey Kong is taken control of by the second player in the VS mode instead.

====''Donkey Kong Circus''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Circus]]''. He is being watched by Mario juggling [[pineapple]]s while balancing on a barrel. When Donkey Kong makes a mistake, Mario laughs at his performance.

====''Donkey Kong Hockey''====
Donkey Kong is an opponent in single-player mode and the second player's character in ''[[Donkey Kong Hockey]]''. In both cases, the gameplay involves both Donkey Kong and Mario competing in field hockey.

===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
[[File:Donkey Kong - Ducking Art - Donkey Kong Country.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country'']]
Years after the events of ''Donkey Kong 3'', Donkey Kong relocated to [[Donkey Kong Island]], where he grew old and was renamed to [[Cranky Kong]]. His grandson, also named Donkey Kong, forges lasting friendships with many of the other Kongs, including [[Diddy Kong]], [[Dixie Kong]], [[Funky Kong]], and his girlfriend, [[Candy Kong]]. 
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
The events of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' begin with Donkey Kong assigning Diddy Kong to guard his [[banana hoard]] at night.<ref>{{cite|author=Donkey Kong|location=Introduction scene|quote=Ok, [[Diddy Kong|little buddy]], as part of your hero training, you've got to stand guard tonight over my bananas... I'll relieve you at midnight, so try and stay awake until then!|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' (remake)|date=2003|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/common/pdf/CLV-P-SAALE.pdf|format=PDF|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' manual|page=4|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref> Later, the [[Kremling Krew]] overpowered Diddy and stole Donkey Kong's entire hoard. The next morning, [[Cranky Kong]] wakes up Donkey Kong and shows him that his entire banana hoard is missing. Donkey Kong, upset, begins a journey to retrieve the banana hoard.<ref>{{cite|quote=My bananas and my buddy, Diddy, they are gone! The Kremlings will pay! I'll hunt them down through every corner of my island, until I have every last banana from my hoard back!|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' (remake)|date=2003|publisher=Nintendo|language=en-us}}</ref> Donkey Kong rescued Diddy just after starting his journey, by opening a [[DK Barrel]] in [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]. Together, the two characters adventure through six worlds, receiving assistance from a few Kongs as well as [[Animal Friends]] in certain levels. The final level, [[Gang-Plank Galleon]], involves a boss fight [[King K. Rool]], and defeating him allows Donkey Kong and Diddy to reclaim their entire banana hoard from him.

In gameplay, Donkey Kong can defeat [[Krusha]]s and [[Klump]]s by jumping on them whilst Diddy cannot. Donkey Kong is less agile than Diddy, and one of his attacks is [[Roll Attack|rolling]] into enemies, to which Diddy's equivalent is [[Cartwheel Attack|cartwheel]]ing. Donkey Kong can perform a [[Hand Slap]], sometimes revealing an item, depending on where he performs the move at. Donkey Kong carries a [[barrel]] above him instead of holding it out in front like Diddy.

====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:Caged DK DKC2 group art.jpg|thumb|left|Artwork of Diddy and Dixie attempting to rescue Donkey Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']]
Donkey Kong is a non-playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. The events begin with Donkey Kong relaxing on the beach.<ref>{{cite|date=1995|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' manual|page=4|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref> [[Cranky Kong]] shows up, arguing that Donkey Kong should not take a rest because he is a video game hero, to which Donkey Kong asks Cranky to leave after some discussion and naps on the beach.<ref>{{cite|author=Donkey Kong|location=Introduction scene|quote=Why don't you go pester Diddy or something!? Just leave me in peace for once!|language=en|publisher=Nintendo|date=2004|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (remake)}}</ref> He is later ambushed by Kremlings, tied up, and carried up into [[The Flying Krock]].<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' manual|page=5}}</ref> K. Rool writes a note demanding the banana hoard as a ransom for Donkey Kong's return.<ref>{{cite|quote=I've kidnapped that lumbering fool Donkey Kong and you will never see him again! Har-har-har-har-har!|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''|author=Kaptain K. Rool|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Kaptain K. Rool|quote=Hah-arrrrh! We have got the big monkey! If you want him back, you scurvy dogs, you have to hand over the banana hoard!|date=2004|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (remake)|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> Diddy and his girlfriend, [[Dixie Kong]], refuse to oblige and go on a journey to rescue Donkey Kong, mentioning he would "go crazy" if he lost his banana hoard again. Donkey Kong is discovered much later on, tied up in [[Stronghold Showdown]] but is shortly carried up into The Flying Krock while Diddy and Dixie are in the middle of celebrating. The two make to make their way up to [[K. Rool Duel]] for a final showdown. In their first visit, Diddy and Dixie witness in shock as Kaptain K. Rool angrily beats Donkey Kong with his blunderbuss. Donkey Kong falls into view in parts of the battle when K. Rool is knocked down, still attempting to break free from his ropes and providing a [[DK Barrel]]. At the end of the battle, before K. Rool wakes up and attempts to harm Diddy and Dixie once more, Donkey Kong manages to break free from his ropes and lands a powerful punch, sending K. Rool out of his own airship into his own swamp. Donkey Kong is seen in the [[Completion|102% ending]] with Diddy and Dixie, watching as Crocodile Isle sinks underwater. In the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], Donkey Kong does not appear in Stronghold Showdown, featuring a boss fight against [[Kerozene]] instead.

====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
The events of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' begin with Donkey Kong and Diddy going to explore the [[Northern Kremisphere]].<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' manual|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|page=4|author=Diddy Kong|location=Written note|quote=Gone exploring the islands with DK. Back tomorrow!}}</ref> After a few days, neither of the Kongs returned, worrying Dixie, so she goes on an adventure to find them with her toddler cousin, [[Kiddy Kong]].<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' manual|page=5|quote=The next day came, but neither Donkey nor Diddy returned. Dixie had to find out what those two primates were doing! She made her way to the southern part of DK Island and swam to the nearest mainland.}}</ref> Late into their journey, Dixie and Kiddy discover [[King K. Rool|Baron K. Roolenstein]] to be responsible and defeat both K. Rool and his robot invention, [[KAOS]], whom Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are freed from. Donkey Kong is impressed at Dixie and Kiddy for rescuing them.<ref>{{cite|author=Donkey Kong|quote=I bet even Cranky would be - after that performance!|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref>

====''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' (''3D'' / ''HD'')====
Donkey Kong is a playable character and the main protagonist of ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', its ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|Nintendo 3DS port]]'', and its ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns HD|Nintendo Switch port]]''. The story similarly centers around the theft of the banana hoard, only this time by the [[Tiki Tak Tribe]]. In the opening cutscene,  Donkey Kong leaves [[DK's Tree House|his treehouse]] only to notice the bananas being carted away by the animals the tribe hypnotized. He shouts at them, but [[Krazy Kalimba]] stops him and and pushes Donkey Kong back into the house to hypnotize him. This does not affect Donkey Kong for unknown reasons, prompting Donkey Kong to stand up and smile at the futile second attempt. The first level, [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle Hijinxs]] begins directly after this cutscene. Donkey Kong beats up Kalimba and punches him out of tree house. Donkey Kong sets off across [[Donkey Kong Island]] to stop the Tiki Tak Tribe and reclaim the bananas, with help from Diddy Kong.

Donkey Kong's moveset has been modified compared to ''Donkey Kong Country''. His [[Roll Attack|Barrel Roll]] moves a fixed distance. The [[Hand Slap|Ground Pound]] is retained, but no longer requires the player to hold {{button|Wii|paddown}}. Instead, holding {{button|Wii|paddown}} allows Donkey Kong to [[crouch]], and while crouching he can [[blow]] air at objects and enemies. On top of [[grab]]bing, Donkey Kong can [[cling]] to [[Climbing grass|green surface]]s and climb along them. Diddy Kong can ride on Donkey Kong's back, which is mandatory in single player mode but optional in multiplayer. While Diddy Kong is on Donkey Kong's back, Donkey Kong's Barrel Roll is upgraded into the infinitely long [[Kong Roll]] and Diddy Kong can use his [[Barrel Jet]] to allow both of them to hover briefly.

In [[Tiki Tong Terror]] of the [[Volcano (world)|Volcano]], Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong defeat [[Tiki Tong]], who explodes and blasts them out of [[Tiki Tong Tower]] and up to the [[moon]]. Donkey Kong has Diddy Kong boost them into the moon with the Barrel Jet so that he can punch the moon back down into Tiki Tong Tower. The moon knocks the tower out and causes the volcano to erupt countless bananas. Diddy Kong uses the Barrel Jet to lower Donkey Kong safely to the ground, where they celebrate. The game has two alternate endings for if one of the Kongs is not present for the final hit of the battle. If Diddy Kong is not present, Donkey Kong punches the moon without Diddy Kong's help, and Diddy Kong flies in to carry him to the ground. If Donkey Kong is not present, Diddy Kong accidentally brings the moon down onto Tiki Tong Tower but knocks himself out in the process. When Diddy Kong falls back to the island, Donkey Kong catches him safely. Either way, the rest of the cutscene plays out normally.

Donkey Kong's tie is used as a screen wipe when entering and exiting levels.

This game introduces [[Super Kong]], a white version of Donkey Kong who can complete levels for the player should they be defeated too many times.

====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''====
[[File:Donkey Kong Artwork - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Donkey Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'']]
Donkey Kong is a playable character and the main protagonist of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|its port]]. He was given an updated appearance in the game, sporting lighter brown fur with more details and added texture and a differently shaped nose. Donkey Kong is controlled almost identically as in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''. The events begin with the celebration of Donkey Kong's birthday being, all while the [[Snowmads]] make their way to conquer Donkey Kong Island. Just as Donkey Kong is about to blow out his candle, a cold wind comes in and blows it out. Donkey Kong and the other three Kongs, Diddy, Dixie, and Cranky, go outside the treehouse to investigate, only for the [[ice dragon]] to blow them away to the [[Lost Mangroves]]. The four Kongs journey through a chain of islands before eventually returning to Donkey Kong Island, which they reclaim from the Snowmads after defeating [[Lord Fredrik]] in a boss fight. Donkey Kong blows a horn to melt away all the snow on the island.

In a promotional video for the [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Banana Mania Contest|''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' Banana Mania Contest]], Nintendo hires Donkey Kong to help promote the event.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=Mar 7, 2014|title=Canada's Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Banana Mania Contest - Behind the Scenes|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEWCvQKtzul|timestamp="0:13"|publisher=Youtube|accessdate=Feb 3, 2025}}</ref>

===''Donkey Kong Land'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Land''====
Donkey Kong is a playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. Taking place after the events of ''Donkey Kong Country'', Cranky believes that the Super Famicom/[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]'s graphical capabilities were the reason for Donkey Kong and Diddy's successful journey,<ref name="dklmanual">{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Land'' manual|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|page=2-3}}</ref> so he bets with Donkey Kong and Diddy that they cannot finish an adventure on an [[Game Boy|8-bit handheld]].<ref name="dklmanual"/> The Kongs accept the bet, so Cranky arranges for the [[Kremling Krew]] to steal the banana hoard again. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong travel through four worlds, culminating in a final boss fight against K. Rool in [[K. Rool's Kingdom]], and complete their journey.

====''Donkey Kong Land 2''====
Donkey Kong's role in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' is the same as in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''{{'}}s.<ref>{{cite|quote=King K. Rool and his band of Kremlings apenapped Donkey Kong. They're demanding the Kongs to hand over the banana hoard for Donkey's safe return. Donkey Kong would have a fit if they lost the banana hoard again. So it's up to Diddy and Dixie Kong to save him. Help the two monkeys make their way through all the Kremlings and all the traps to find Donkey Kong.|title=''Donkey Kong Land 2'' manual|date=1996|page=2|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref>

====''Donkey Kong Land III''====
Donkey Kong does not appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', but both he and Diddy are responsible for the game's events by joining a contest to find the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Land III)|Lost World]],<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Land III'' manual|date=1997|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|page=2|quote=Would-be explorers rushed in from all over the world to seize this long-awaited chance at fame and fortune. DK and Diddy were one of the first to get caught up in the craze.}}</ref> which Dixie and Kiddy decide to enter as well.<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Land III'' manual|page=3}}</ref>

===''Donkey Kong 64''===
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[[File:Kong family DK64 artwork.jpg|thumb|left|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong 64'', showing Donkey Kong and the other four playable Kongs]]
Donkey Kong is a playable character and the main protagonist of ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. While exercising, Donkey Kong is informed by [[Squawks]] that all of his [[Golden Banana]]s were stolen and his four friends are kidnapped: [[Diddy Kong]], [[Lanky Kong]], [[Tiny Kong]], and [[Chunky Kong]]. Soon after his journey begins, Donkey Kong meets [[K. Lumsy]], who happily creates a big enough tremor to open access to [[Jungle Japes]] when Donkey Kong agrees to try and rescue K. Lumsy. Donkey Kong discovers Diddy Kong in Jungle Japes and frees him. Various characters assist Donkey Kong and the four Kongs on their journey, including [[Funky Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], [[Candy Kong]], [[Snide]], and the duo [[Troff]] and [[Scoff]]. The journey culminates with the five Kongs engaging in a boss fight against K. Rool, set within a boxing arena.

In gameplay, Donkey Kong is both slow and strong. He is the strongest Kong, next to [[Chunky Kong]]. During his adventure, Donkey Kong learns a few unique abilities at [[Cranky's Lab]]: [[Strong Kong]], [[Baboon Blast]], and [[Gorilla Grab]]. Strong Kong allows him to be invincible, which is necessary for safely crossing stage hazards like lava or quicksand. Baboon Blast allows Donkey Kong to partake in a challenge involving him firing from a series of [[Barrel Cannon]]s. Lastly, Gorilla Grab allows him to pull levers. The [[Coconut Shooter]] is Donkey Kong's personal weapon, given to him by Funky Kong, and it allows him to shoot out coconuts. His personal instrument is the [[bongo]]s, given to him by Candy Kong. Donkey Kong's corresponding in-game color is yellow, making him the only character who can collect yellow [[banana]]s, [[Banana Coin|Banana Bunch Coin]]s, and [[blueprint]]s. In Monkey Smash mode, aside from his default look, Donkey Kong also has three alternate costumes, including tan fur with a purple tie, orange fur with a yellow tie, and dark blue fur with a light blue tie.

===''Donkey Konga'' series===
The events of ''[[Donkey Konga]]'' begin with Donkey Kong discovering a magical set of bongos on a beach. He and Diddy Kong set out to become famous musicians, visiting several locales and performing popular songs through cooperative performances and musical face-offs. The events of ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]'' are similar, but Donkey Kong and Diddy go on another tour with [[Dixie Kong]].

===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''====
[[File:Mvsdk.jpg|thumb|left|Artwork from ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'', showing Donkey Kong with a bag filled with Mini-Mario toys]]
Donkey Kong is the main antagonist of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' and [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]]. He is first seen in the opening scene, channel surfing until stumbling upon a commercial for the new [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini-Mario]] toy. Donkey Kong rushes to buy them at the local toy store, where they are sold out, so Donkey Kong improvises by breaking into a [[Mario Toy Company]] building nearby and steals a sack of Mini-Marios. Donkey Kong is fought at the end of each world, with his tactics changing between battles. Donkey Kong checks the sack towards the end, only for it to be empty. He is laughed at by Mario, the Mini-Mario toys, and three [[Toad (species)|Toads]]. Donkey Kong grabs the Toads angrily and climbs up a nearby a building with them. After another defeat, Donkey Kong falls off the building and lands on a truck with several Mini-Marios. Donkey Kong steals the Mini-Marios, and he is then fought at the end of each world once more. After Donkey Kong is defeated in the final battle against [[Donkey Kong Plus|his robot]], he receives a Mini-Mario toy from Mario.

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''====
[[File:Cutscene - DK is furious.png|thumb|Donkey Kong, furious at Pauline choosing the Mini Mario]]
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. Several of his voice clips originate from ''Donkey Kong 64'', ''Mario Power Tennis'', and ''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''. Donkey Kong is an employee of the Mario Toy Company. When [[Pauline]] chooses Mario's Mini Mario over Donkey Kong's [[Mini Donkey Kong]], Donkey Kong angrily kidnaps Pauline. Donkey Kong is the boss fought at the end of the first eight floors, the final boss fought on the [[Roof]], and the hidden boss fought in B1 and B2 in [[DK's Hideout]]. Donkey Kong appears dejected in the Ending movie before he is shown appreciation by Pauline kissing the DK toy he gave her.

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]''. He is waiting in a line to buy a ticket for the opening of [[Super Mini Mario World]]. Donkey Kong becomes furious when he is faced with the tickets being sold out, so Donkey Kong breaks in while taking Pauline with him. Donkey Kong is chased by Mini Marios through all the theme park's floors. Later, when Pauline is rescued, Donkey Kong turns off the lights and kidnaps Pauline again by escaping through a nearby window. After four more floors are cleared, Mario walks into a room to see Donkey Kong, Pauline, and all the Toads smiling. Pauline reveals that it was all a test for the Mini Marios, who all passed with flying colors, much to Mario's surprise.

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]''. He arrives at the newly-opened Mini-Land to get a [[Mini Pauline]]. Donkey Kong is infuriated at being the 101st customer, since only 100 Mini Paulines were produced, so Donkey Kong kidnaps the real Pauline, forcing Mario and the Mini Marios to rescue her. After Donkey Kong is defeated in [[Final Ferris Wheel]], a brief reunion occurs between Mario and Pauline before Donkey Kong comes to kidnap her again. After defeating him for a second time in Plus Mode, it is shown Donkey Kong is given a Mini Pauline by Mario and the trio rides the Ferris wheel together.

====''Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move''====
Donkey Kong is one of the organizers of the carnival in ''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]''. He sometimes appears with Pauline to congratulate the player.

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars''====
In the intro of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]'', Donkey Kong is shown kidnapping Pauline, which causes Mario and the Mini Marios to chase him. In the end, the kidnapping was revealed to be a plan to lure Mario to a surprise party hosted by Donkey Kong, Pauline and a few [[Toad (species)|Toads]].

===''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''===
[[File:DK Clap.png|thumb|left|Donkey Kong using his [[Sound Wave Attack]] from ''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat'']]
Donkey Kong is the main protagonist and playable character of ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''. He travels the [[Banana Kingdom]] to take down the possessed [[Dread Kong]] who ruled it, and then does the same for the other sixteen kingdoms nearby. Eventually, he fight and defeats the evil [[Ghastly King|Cactus King]], freeing the other Kongs of his curse and presumably allowing them to resume their duties.

===''DK'' series===
====''DK: King of Swing''====
Donkey Kong is a playable character and the main protagonist of ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''. He goes on a journey to recover the [[Medal (DK: King of Swing)|medals]] for the [[Jungle Jam]] that [[King K. Rool]] had stolen. After recovering the medals, the Kongs defeat K. Rool, and the festival is celebrated.

====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
Donkey Kong is a playable character and the main protagonist of ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. He and some other Kongs are resting on the beach when Diddy notices a giant banana. Donkey Kong, Diddy, and Cranky go up to the top and find a [[Banana Ship]]. Donkey Kong fights this spaceship and finds [[Xananab]]. They find that K. Rool and the Kremlings have escaped with his five Crystal Bananas, and he needs them back. Donkey Kong and friends agree, and the four travel through the islands, going through wormholes and other lands, such as Glass Labyrinth, Toybox, and Veggie Patch. At the end of each island, Donkey Kong fights one of K. Rool's assistant Kremlings and eventually defeats the third Kremling. K. Rool then flees to the [[King Kruizer IV]]. Donkey Kong chases him and eventually reaches K. Rool's spaceship. There, he defeats the fourth Kremling as K. Rool goes through a wormhole. Donkey Kong follows, and the group lands on Xananab's home planet. There, they fight K. Rool, which is no easy task. Eventually, the DK Crew once again wins, and Donkey Kong, Diddy, and Cranky get to eat as many bananas as they desire.

===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
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[[File:Donkey Kong DKBB artwork.jpg|thumb|left|Artwork of Donkey Kong in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'']]
Donkey Kong is a playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. He and the Kongs compete against the [[Kremling]]s in the Jungle Grand Prix, where racers use jet-powered bongos. Donkey Kong has all-around stats, each of them being 3 out of 5. His main rival is [[Kritter]]. Donkey Kong has an alternate form, [[Ultra Barrel DK]], whose stats are all maxed out at 5 out of 5, and he is unlocked by completing all of [[Candy's Challenges]].
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===''Donkey Kong Bananza''===
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Donkey Kong is the main protagonist of ''[[Donkey Kong Bananza]]'', using the same overall appearance as in ''[[Mario Kart World]]''. He is shown wearing a mining helmet and overalls. He journeys into the Underground World to pursue the villainous [[VoidCo]] after they stole the [[Golden Banana]]s during an event that caused [[Ingot Isle]] to sink underground.

==''Super Mario'' franchise==
===''Mario Discovery'' series===
====''Mario is Missing!''====
[[File:Donkey Kong MIMCD.png|frame|left]]
Donkey Kong appears as a [[Curator]] in ''[[Mario is Missing! (PC)|Mario is Missing! CD-ROM Deluxe]]'', replacing the human ones from the DOS version. He may appear as Curator randomly. Like all other Curators, Luigi can ask him questions or return the artifact. If Luigi chooses to return the artifact, Donkey Kong also gives two questions to Luigi to prove that the item he is holding is authentic. Upon answering all of the questions correctly, he gives money as a token of appreciation.
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===''Mario Sports'' game series===
====''Mario Golf'' series====
Donkey Kong is a non-playable character in ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]''. He appears wearing a white outfit and tells the player how much money they have and when they reach certain milestones, as well as keep it. Following this, Donkey Kong appears as a playable character in later games of the ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' series, where he holds a club with one hand, unlike the other characters. Donkey Kong is unlockable in ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'', which gives him a drive of 275 yards. Donkey Kong is a default character in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', which gives him a low height and a high Star Drive. Donkey Kong is playable only in the Quick Play mode of ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'', in which he has a high Drive and Star Drive. Donkey Kong has a high Drive and Challenge Mode Character Match course, [[DK Jungle (golf course)|DK Jungle]], in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''. Donkey Kong is a playable character of the Power type in ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', which gives him a [[Special Shot (Mario Golf: Super Rush)|Special Shot]] titled Burly Strike and a Special Dash titled DK Dash.

====''Mario Tennis'' series====
Donkey Kong is a playable character in most games of the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], replacing [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] after ''[[Mario's Tennis]]''. Donkey Kong is consistently billed a Power type.
=====''Mario Tennis''=====
[[File:mt64dk.png|thumb|Screenshot from ''Mario Tennis'']]
Donkey Kong is first seen in the intro of ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]'', losing to Mario in a tournament. He is a playable character in the game. Donkey Kong is partnered with Yoshi in doubles matches, replaced with Donkey Kong Jr. upon unlocking him.

=====''Mario Power Tennis''=====
Donkey Kong is playable in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''. His offensive power shot is the [[Barrel Cannon Blast]], and his defensive power shot is the [[Boomerang Banana Return]]. In a cutscene from winning the championship, Donkey Kong is given a trophy by Toad and waves it around, shaking Toad with it in the process. Donkey Kong's taunt is showing muscles. His doubles partner was changed to [[Diddy Kong]].

=====''Mario Tennis Aces''=====
Donkey Kong is playable in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Donkey Kong reappears as a playable character. He also appears in the adventure mode, where he blocks the entrance to [[Piranha Plant Forest]] until the player completes the tutorials at [[Bask Ruins]]. When the player beats the tutorials, he challenges Mario to a match of tennis. When the player beats him then, he allows the player to pass.
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====''Mario Baseball'' series====
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Donkey Kong is first seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. He and the other team captain each receive a flyer depicting Bowser's face. His team is later seen competing against [[Wario]]'s team, where at one point, a [[Chain Chomp]] stops Donkey Kong from catching the ball. At [[Mario Stadium (baseball stadium)|Mario Stadium]], in a match against Mario's team, Donkey Kong is unsuccessfuly at both making a reception at home plate and scoring a home run, thwarted by Mario and [[Luigi]], respectively.

Donkey Kong is a playable character. He is the team captain of the [[DK Wilds]], with [[Diddy Kong]] as subcaptain. Donkey Kong's home stadium is the [[Donkey Kong Jungle (baseball stadium)|Donkey Kong Jungle]]. Donkey Kong uniquely uses a boxing glove in place of a baseball bat. Donkey Kong has less range to hit the ball, due to there being a small contact point between the ball and his boxing glove. Donkey Kong has a high pitching stat whilst having low running and fielding stats. Donkey Kong has good [[chemistry]] with Diddy Kong, [[Dixie Kong]], and [[Petey Piranha]]. Donkey Kong's special ball and bat is called the [[Banana Ball]], giving the ball a banana-like trajectory whether pitching or batting. Donkey Kong's two abilities are [[Clamber]] and [[Laser Beam]], allowing him to climb walls and throw a ball to home base quickly, respectively.

=====''Mario Super Sluggers''=====
[[File:DK MSS artwork.jpg|thumb|Artwork from ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]
Donkey Kong is first seen in the opening cutscene of ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. He is shown in two separate scenes in Mario Stadium, the first time as a catcher while [[Daisy]] hits the ball and a second time by performing a body check on Luigi, who narrowly catches the ball to make the final out. During the same scene, Donkey Kong saves Diddy from a large barrel headed in his direction. In the penultimate cutscene, Donkey Kong is in the center of the diamond, celebrating with the other characters before they all march to the entrance of the Baseball Kingdom to gaze at the sunset before the lights turn for the night. In the last cutscene, Donkey Kong participates in a game of Bob-omb Derby and sets off fireworks from hitting a Bob-omb into the sky.

Donkey Kong is mostly unchanged as a playable character. His Star Pitch and Star Swing were changed to the [[Barrel Ball]] and [[Barrel Swing]], respectively, both involving Donkey Kong throwing a barrel. Donkey Kong does not retain his Laser Ball ability. His batting was improved further, whilst his fielding and running were lowered, as well as his pitching by a point. Donkey Kong's [[chemistry]] with Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, [[Tiny Kong]], [[Funky Kong]] and [[Baby DK]] is good whilst having bad chemistry with [[Kritter]] and [[King K. Rool]]. Donkey Kong has the second highest batting stat, surpassed only by [[Bowser]], King K. Rool, and Petey Piranha.

====''Mario Strikers'' series====
[[File:MSC Thunder Wham Screenshot.png|thumb|left|A replay of Donkey Kong performing his [[Thunder Wham!]] [[Super Ability]]]]
Donkey Kong is a default playable character in ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. Donkey Kong plays the same as the other characters, though for Donkey Kong's [[Super Strike]]s, it is easier to land the white needle on the dark green zone, but more difficult to land it in the surrounding light green zone.

In ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', Donkey Kong is a Power character. While his tackling and his shooting are excellent, his movement and his passing are poor. Donkey Kong's deke involves him beating his chest and knocking away any would-be attackers. His [[Super Ability]] is [[Thunder Wham!]] He pounds the ground with his fists, creating a shockwave that sends any nearby player away, including his teammates. Alongside [[Wario]], [[Hammer Bro]], [[Birdo]], and [[Boo]], Donkey Kong has a unique way of shooting the ball. He shoots it by picking it up and headbutting it towards the goal.

In ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'', Donkey Kong is a Defensive character, with good Strength and Passing attributes, in exchange for poor Speed and Technique attributes. His [[Hyper Strike]], Banana Blast, involves him eating a banana, before slapping the ball hard enough to cause a shockwave that violently knocks opponents back, potentially sending them flying into an electric fence. Notably, this is the first game where Donkey Kong's teeth become sharp, though this only happens sporadically.
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====''Mario & Sonic'' series====
[[File:MSOWG_dksnowboard.png|thumb|Donkey Kong in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'']]
Donkey Kong, along with [[Birdo]], [[Goomba]], and a few others, were originally planned to appear as playable characters in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', but were scrapped prior to the end-product for unknown reasons.<ref>{{cite|url=tcrf.net/Mario_%26_Sonic_at_the_Olympic_Games_(Wii)|title=''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' (Wii)|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|author=TCRF|accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref>
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
Donkey Kong is a playable character of the Power type in both [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|the Wii version]] and [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|the Nintendo DS version]]. In Adventure Tours mode of the latter, Donkey Kong is first discovered in [[Icepeak]], where he is crying because of his bananas had fell into a deep ledge out of his reach. After Donkey Kong receives his banana, he challenges [[Silver]] to [[Moguls (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Nintendo DS)|Moguls]], and after losing, Donkey Kong joins the group. [[Toad]] tells Donkey Kong of a pole back in [[Polastraits]], as well as obstacles such as ice and bombs. When Donkey Kong Kong presses the button on the pole, a bridge forms. Donkey Kong meets [[Vector]] later on and wins against him in a match of Short Track 500m, and Vector joins the team afterward.

=====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''=====
Donkey Kong is a playable character in both the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|Wii version]] and the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS]] version of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''. In the former version, Donkey Kong appears in the opening with the other athletes as well as competing in [[Beach Volleyball (Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Wii)|Beach Volleyball]]. A [[Mii]] outfit based on Donkey Kong can be unlocked in the console version, also including him as an interactable character in London Party for playing minigames and earning stickers. In the handheld version, Donkey Kong is included in the Wild Ones group, alongside [[Bowser]], [[Knuckles]], and Vector, restricting his playability only to [[Event]]s intended for said group.

In Story Mode of the handheld version, Donkey Kong challenges [[Omega]] after he ruins his banana, and in the process manages to remove the chip from him that was causing him to rampage. [[Tails]] and [[Espio]] then explain to Donkey Kong about Bowser and [[Dr. Eggman]]'s plan to use the [[Phantasmal Fog]] to stop the Olympic Games, and Donkey Kong tells Omega that he will forgive him if he helps stop Dr. Eggman. Omega agrees and heads off with Tails and Espio while Donkey Kong stays behind to keep an eye on [[ExCeL London]]. Donkey Kong later appears to support Mario, Luigi, Sonic, and Tails when they face Bowser and Dr. Eggman, having helped Knuckles and Vector clear the fog from [[Horse Guards Parade]], and later appears at the opening ceremony. Donkey Kong also appears in the bonus episode [[Bowser's Blues]], where [[Magikoopa]] tricks Donkey Kong into setting up a match for Bowser using some bananas and a [[Thwomp]]. After Bowser wins the match, Magikoopa takes Donkey Kong to find some real bananas. A [[List of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Donkey Kong can also be obtained from the badge machine.

=====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''=====
Donkey Kong is a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. He billed a Power type.

=====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''=====
Donkey Kong is a playable character in both the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Wii U version]] and the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'', as well as in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Arcade Edition]]''. He is billed a Power type. In the handheld version, Donkey Kong is playable in Boxing and Beach Volleyball only, including their Plus versions, only. In the arcade version, Donkey Kong has to be unlocked with Aime card functionality, though not in international releases.

=====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''=====
Donkey Kong is a playable character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' and in [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Arcade Edition|the arcade version]] as of August 5, 2020. He is billed a Power type in both versions. However, unlike most of the playable characters, DK does not wear clothing appropriate to the events he competes in.

====''Mario Sports Mix''====
[[File:MSMart5.png|thumb|Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong playing basketball in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'']]
Donkey Kong is a playable character in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. He is classified as a Powerful type character, whilst having average technique and low speed. Donkey Kong has his own personal court, [[DK Dock]]. His special shot involves slamming the ground and then aiming the ball or puck at either the goal or an opposing player. In Dodgeball, Donkey Kong can spin his body while stretching out his arms to repel dodgeballs, unless the dodgeball has an item equipped.

====''Mario Sports Superstars''====
Donkey Kong is a playable character in ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''. He is classified as a Power type in most sports, giving his shots more power as well as giving him more stamina in horse racing. In golf, DK's default drive is 224 yards, and his shots travel slightly low in a draw trajectory.

===''Mario Kart'' series===
Donkey Kong is a playable character in every game of the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'']] series as of ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', replacing [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. Donkey Kong is consistently billed a heavyweight character, except in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''.

====''Mario Kart 64''====
[[File:Mk64dk.png|thumb|Artwork from ''Mario Kart 64'']]
Donkey Kong appears in ''Mario Kart 64''. He is classified as a heavyweight character, along with [[Bowser]] and Wario. His personal track is [[N64 DK's Jungle Parkway|D.K.'s Jungle Parkway]].

====''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. Unlike in ''Mario Kart 64'', Donkey Kong lacks his own course.

====''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' He is partnered with [[Diddy Kong]] by default, with both of them having the [[Giant Banana]] as a [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|special item]]. Donkey Kong received a personal course, [[GCN DK Mountain|DK Mountain]] and a personal kart, [[DK Jumbo]].

====''Mario Kart Arcade GP''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''. He has four special items: [[Barrel]], the 10T Hammer, the Giant Banana, and the Conga. Donkey Kong was given his own cup, [[Donkey Kong Cup|DK Cup]], where the two courses are his own, [[DK Jungle (arcade)|DK Jungle]] and [[Bananan Ruins]]. 

====''Mario Kart DS''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. He was given another personal course, [[DS DK Pass|DK Pass]]. Donkey Kong's three personal karts include the [[Standard DK]], the [[Rambi Rider]], and the [[Wildlife]].

====''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''. He is a power racer, along with Wario and Bowser. The DK Cup from the first game also returns with the same courses.

====''Mario Kart Wii''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. He has was given another personal course, [[Wii DK Summit|DK Summit]], in addition to both {{classic link|N64|DK's Jungle Parkway}} and {{classic link|GCN|DK Mountain}} returning. Donkey Kong receives a small boost of weight, acceleration, and handling, along with a small mini-turbo boost. Additionally, Donkey Kong has a similar in-game model to [[Funky Kong]] in the game, with them also using many similar animations due to the developers using Donkey Kong’s model as a base to create Funky Kong.<ref>{{cite|url=tcrf.net/Mario_Kart_Wii/Unused_Bones_%26_Animations|title=''Mario Kart Wii''|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|accessdate=March 13, 2024}}</ref>

====''Mario Kart 7''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. He received another personal course of his own, [[3DS DK Jungle|DK Jungle]]. Donkey Kong is billed a Cruiser type, and his speed, weight, and off-road stats are given a slightly above average boost.

====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. The Donkey Kong Cup was changed to the Don-chan Cup.

====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
[[File:MK8-Line-DK-Wheel.gif|left|thumb|175px|[[LINE]] sticker of Donkey Kong's kart breaking down in ''Mario Kart 8'']]
Donkey Kong is playable ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. His fur has a similar texture as in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''. While the official website states that he is a heavyweight, Donkey Kong is actually a lighter heavyweight, sacrificing some speed and weight to boost acceleration, handling, and traction. He shares this trait with [[Waluigi]], [[Rosalina]], [[Roy|Roy Koopa]] and [[Link]] in the original game but only Waluigi and Roy in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''. Donkey Kong is the Staff Ghost for [[Thwomp Ruins]] and {{classic link|3DS|DK Jungle}}. Donkey Kong also owns a brand of sports drink which appears as a sponsor in the game, called [[Burning DK]].

====''Mario Kart Tour''====
[[File:MKT Artwork DonkeyKongGladiator.png|thumb|right|140px|Artwork of Donkey Kong (Gladiator) in ''Mario Kart Tour''.]]
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. He is available as a Super driver, with the [[Giant Banana]] returning as his [[Special skill (Mario Kart Tour)|special skill]]. He also has his [[Donkey Kong Cup|self-named cup]] in the game, as well as a [[Bowser vs. DK Tour|duel tour]] against [[Bowser]]. He also has a High-End gladiator-themed variant named '''Donkey Kong (Gladiator)''' that debuted in the [[Night Tour]] and is assigned the [[Boomerang Flower]] special skill.
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====''Mario Kart World''====
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Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Kart World]]'' for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]], where he is redesigned to more closely match his appearance in games prior to the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' series and in artwork by [[Shigehisa Nakaue]], with a more rounded face with a smaller brow as well as larger arms. He was one of the first twenty-four characters revealed for the game in the console's initial "first-look" teaser trailer. Former [[Rare]] developer [[Kevin Bayliss]], who created the redesign of Donkey Kong for ''Donkey Kong Country'', stated that he likes the design and that "[y]ou can take the [Kong] out of the Country, but you can't take the Country out of the Kong."<ref>{{Cite|url=https://x.com/Kev_Bayliss/status/1881432502868611111|title="You can take the KONG out of the Country, but you can't take the Country out of the Kong! (I love it - this is really funny! - Everything changes! - Change is good!)"|publisher=X|author=Kevin Bayliss|date=January 20, 2025|accessdate=January 31, 2025}}</ref>

===''Mario Party'' series===
[[File:Donkey Kong MParty.png|thumb|left|x200px|Artwork from ''Mario Party'', showing Donkey Kong's first design for the ''Mario Party'' series]]
Donkey Kong is a playable character in every game of the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'']] series up until ''[[Mario Party 4]]''.

The ''Mario Party 3'' instruction booklet claims that Donkey Kong's favorite item is the [[Reverse Mushroom]]. His default partner in Duel Mode is Whomp.{{page needed}}

Starting in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'', he leaves the playable character roster but gains his own [[DK Space|space]]. He is basically the opposite of [[Bowser Space]], since when a character lands on his space, something good happens. But when a [[Koopa Kid]] lands on his space in story mode, he acts surprised and DK punches him, making the Koopa Kid lose half of his coins. He is playable in [[Super Duel Mode]] only, where he must be unlocked by beating him in Hard Competition.

In ''Mario Party 4'' and ''Mario Party 5'', just like [[Princess Peach|Peach]] and [[Wario]], he has two losing animations whilst the others have only one.

In ''[[Mario Party DS]]'', Donkey Kong has his own board, [[DK's Stone Statue]]. During story mode, Donkey Kong is turned to stone by a [[Dry Bones]] while he and Diddy run to [[Bowser's Castle]] after being invited to a banquet hosted by him. The player has to win the game and beat the Dry Bones to free Donkey Kong. The Kong then runs away to the castle. Upon arriving, Donkey Kong accidentally bumps into Bowser, knocking the [[Minimizer]] out of his hands which DK then destroys by accidentally stepping on it, allowing a shrunken Mario and his crew to revert to their normal size. At the end, he is seen with Diddy enjoying the meals Bowser had prepared as traps for the 8 "party characters".
[[File:SuperMarioParty DonkeyKong.png|thumb|upright=0.8|Artwork from ''Super Mario Party'']]
In ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', Donkey Kong appears as the "boss" of his own board, [[DK's Jungle Ruins]]. His boss minigame is called [[DK's Banana Bonus]]. During the minigame, Donkey Kong tosses Golden [[Barrel Cannon]]s into the area, allowing the players to access banana bunches that are higher up.

Donkey Kong returns as a playable character in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', marking his first playable appearance in the series since ''Mario Party 4''.

Donkey Kong is also playable in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', marking his first appearance as an unlockable playable character (not counting Super Duel Mode in ''Mario Party 5'') and his second appearance as an unlockable playable character in the series since ''Mario Party 5''. He can be unlocked if players earn enough party points to reach level 8 or if they scan a Donkey Kong [[amiibo]]. In Toad Scramble, he can break barrels to earn coins. His [[Brawny Dice Block]] has a 1 out of 3 chance to roll a 10, but other than that it will return a 0.

Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' as a non-playable opponent in [[Jump, Man]] and [[Vine Country]], both minigames returning from ''[[Mario Party 7]]''. 

Donkey Kong returns in ''[[Super Mario Party]]'' as an unlockable playable character, unlocked by completing three different courses in River Survival, then talking to him in the Party Plaza. Every playable character in this game has a unique [[Dice Block]]; in Donkey Kong's case, three of its faces display a 0, two of its faces display a 10, and one face gives him five [[coin]]s (without moving).

Donkey Kong reappears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', marking his first appearance as a starting playable character since ''Mario Party 10''.

Donkey Kong returns as a playable character once again in ''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]''. This time, he can also appear as a possible Jamboree Buddy (as long as he is not being used by a player or CPU) and can be recruited by beating his Showdown minigame, [[DK's Konga Line]]. His Jamboree Buddy ability allows the player to move to a random space before moving; the player has the option to decline to do so.

===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Maker'' series====
If the player scans the Donkey Kong [[amiibo]] on the [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|Wii U GamePad]] while the game ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' is running, they will be granted access to a [[Mystery Mushroom]] that, once collected by [[Mario]], transforms him into Donkey Kong. He can become playable afterwards; much of his animations are based on the ones from ''Donkey Kong Country'', while the sound effects that are heard during some of his actions, such as falling into a pit or clearing the level, are from the arcade version of ''Donkey Kong''.

====''Super Mario Odyssey''====
An 8-bit Donkey Kong from the original ''Donkey Kong'' appears as an obstacle in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. In "[[A Traditional Festival!]]" of the [[Metro Kingdom]], Mario has to traverse through a lengthy 8-bit stage while Donkey Kong tosses barrels down slanted girders, similar to [[25m]]. He also appears in a 8-bit segment in the [[Darker Side]] during "[[Long Journey's End]]". circular area with an inner ring, with Donkey Kong perched in the inner ring. He throwing barrels that descend into the outer ring using [[lift]]s. Donkey Kong can be defeated by hitting all four [[? Block]]s underneath him; this is required to exit the section in both circumstances. In the latter instance, the path to an exit [[8-bit pipe]] opens up after Donkey Kong is defeated.

The entirety of Metro Kingdom's city, New Donk City, is meant to be a tribute to the ''Donkey Kong'' series, as it features various references to the original arcade title and the ''Donkey Kong Country'' games. A graffiti painting of Donkey Kong's original artwork can also be seen in the city.

===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
[[File:MRKB Donkey Kong Splash.jpg|thumb|left|Splash Screen featuring Donkey Kong]]
''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' features a boss named [[Rabbid Kong]], a large, apelike [[Rabbid]] that strongly resembles Donkey Kong, even wearing his signature necktie. A figure of Donkey Kong on a girder appears in the introductory cutscene as well.

DK himself is a playable character in the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] story expansion pack, which released in June 2018. In it DK teams up with [[Rabbid Peach]] and [[Rabbid Cranky]] to fight Rabbid Kong and his army. Donkey Kong has 280 health points. Instead of being able to [[Dash (Mario + Rabbids series)|Dash]] or [[Team Jump (Mario + Rabbids series)|Team Jump]], Donkey Kong can perform Grab & Launch. It allows Donkey Kong to pick up allies, enemies, [[Brick Block#Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle|cover block]]s, or [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Sentry|sentries]], move to and stop at another cell, then throw them at yet another cell. Additionally, it cleanses an ally overcome by a [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Super Effects for weapons|Super Effect]] like the Cleansing Jump upgrade for Team Jumps. If an ally is used, the "Launch" portion is treated as the ally performing a Team Jump. Other characters can still Team Jump off of Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong is uniquely able to use surface formations that create dandelions with [[swinging vine]]s to swing across the field, and this can be done during Grab & Launch.

Donkey Kong's primary weapon is the [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Bwananarang|Bwananarang]], which is a mid-range weapon that is capable of hitting multiple targets in a row without cooldown. His secondary weapon is a [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#DK Ground Pound|DK Ground Pound]], which is a targeted attack that affects all enemies within the attack's cylindrical area, regardless of cover. His primary [[technique]] is [[Hero Sight|Hairy Eye]], a mid-range reaction shot that is dealt to the first enemy to move within Donkey Kong's line of sight. His secondary technique is Magnet Groove, which draws enemies towards DK, getting them away from cover.

===''Dr. Mario World''===
[[File:DrMarioWorld - Sprite DK.png|thumb|Donkey Kong's mugshot in ''Dr. Mario World'']]
Donkey Kong is a character in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'', in which he is known as '''Dr. Donkey Kong''', where he is equipped with a stethoscope and an armband. The stethoscope's chest piece is wooden, and it uses vines in place of tubes. Dr. Diddy Kong has an identical stethoscope. Dr. Donkey Kong was made available as a playable character in ''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' on October 31, 2019 when [[World 9 (Dr. Mario World)|World 9]] was first available. He is also available as a special stage reward in [[World 25]]. 

In stage mode, Dr. Donkey Kong's skill is to eliminate objects in a 3x3 square. Once activated, Dr. Donkey Kong pounds his chest and a target starts moving around the stage. After tapping the screen, a [[DK Barrel]] drops down on the targeted area and eliminates the objects. Prior to version 2.3.0, the target moves in a predetermined direction in a cycle, but since that version, the target moves slower and in random directions orthogonally. The game does not prevent the player from using the skill on an area with no objects. In versus mode, Dr. Donkey Kong's skill is to instead [[Hand Slap|slap the ground]], sending a row (level 1 and 2) or two rows (level 3 to 5) of [[virus]]es to the opponent's stage. Objects currently in the stage are pushed down (red arrows act as a warning when this skill is activated by the opponent). This skill is not affected by the opponent's innate defenses, but it has a chance of being blocked by [[Ant Trooper]]'s effect should the opponent have it equipped.

===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''===
In ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', a papier-mâché model of Donkey Kong's head known as the [[Jungle King Mask]] can be seen in the staff room of [[Shogun Studios]] among two others of a [[Goomba Mask]] and [[Space Warrior Mask]]. When worn, Mario will beat on his chest while [[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb]] describes the sound with words that rhyme with "Kong".

==''Wario'' franchise==
===''WarioWare'' series===
====''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!''====
In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', Donkey Kong makes an appearance in one of [[9-Volt]]'s microgames [[Donkey Kong (WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!)|Donkey Kong]], where he throws barrels at Mario while Mario must jump to avoid them.

====''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!''====
In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!]]'', Donkey Kong makes an appearance and reprises his role in the Donkey Kong microgame.

====''WarioWare: Twisted!''====
In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', Donkey Kong appears in one of 9-Volt's and [[18-Volt]]'s microgames, [[Donkey Kong Jr. (WarioWare: Twisted!)|Donkey Kong Jr.]], where Donkey Kong Jr. has to climb up chains and rescue him. He also appears in another microgame, [[Donkey Kong 3 (WarioWare: Twisted!)|Donkey Kong 3]], where Stanley must spray Donkey Kong until his head hits the [[beehive]].

====''WarioWare: Touched!''====
In ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', Donkey Kong appears in [[Donkey Kong 3 (WarioWare: Touched!)|Donkey Kong 3]], where Stanley blows from his mouth to shoot Donkey Kong until his head hits the beehive.

====''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''====
In ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', Donkey Kong appears in Level 3 of the microgame [[Opening Night]] as part of the orchestra alongside Mario, Luigi, [[Link]], [[Pit]], [[Samus]], and Peach.

====''WarioWare Gold''====
In ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'', Donkey Kong appears in one of [[5-Volt]]'s microgames, [[Donkey Kong Country (microgame)|Donkey Kong Country]], where he must be fired out of a Barrel Cannon to collect all three bananas. He also reprises his role in the Donkey Kong Jr. microgame from ''WarioWare: Twisted!'', and appears as a painting that Wario can draw in [[Wario's amiibo Sketch]] after the player scans a Donkey Kong amiibo.

====''WarioWare: Get It Together!''====
In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', Donkey Kong makes a brief appearance in the microgame [[Donkey Kong Country Returns (microgame)|Donkey Kong Country Returns]] after it is cleared.

==''Yoshi'' franchise==
===''Yoshi's Island DS''===
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[[File:Baby DK on Yoshi YIDS artwork.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.66|[[Baby DK]] helps [[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]] to climb vines]]
In ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'', Baby DK is one of the seven [[star children]]. He is one of the babies kidnapped by [[Kamek]] and his [[Toady]] army at the start of the game. However, he is found by [[Yoshi]] and [[Baby Mario]] in [[World 2 (Yoshi's Island DS)|World 2]], where he helps them save [[Baby Peach]] from a [[Ukiki]]. After saving her, Baby DK decides to join Yoshi and the babies in their quest to rescue [[Baby Luigi]] from Kamek. When riding on a Yoshi's back, Baby DK has a special maneuver called the [[DK Dash Attack]], which can attack enemies and smash open [[crate]]s. He can also grab onto vines which allow him and Yoshi to swing and climb to certain places.
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==Crossovers==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
{{SSB fighter infobox
|title=Donkey Kong
|color=green
|emblem=DK_Emblem.png
|image=DonkeyKong_SSBU.png
|games=''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|standard=[[Giant Punch]]
|side=[[Headbutt]]
|up=[[Spinning Kong]]
|down=[[Hand Slap]]
|final=[[Konga Beat]] (''Brawl'', ''for 3DS'' / ''Wii U''); [[Jungle Rush]] (''Ultimate'')
|entrance=Donkey Kong explodes out of a [[DK Barrel]].
}}
Donkey Kong is a default playable {{iw|smashwiki|fighter}} in all games of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. Being a {{iw|smashwiki|weight|heavyweight}}, Donkey Kong is one of the strongest characters. When picking up a character, Donkey Kong can carry them a short distance, something that other fighters cannot do. He retains a regular walking speed while carrying large objects, such as {{iw|smashwiki|barrel}}s and {{iw|smashwiki|crates}}. He is fast for a character of his weight in general. Donkey Kong's {{iw|smashwiki|neutral special move}} in [[Giant Punch]], a punch that can be charged to increase its power; his {{iw|smashwiki|side special move}} is [[Headbutt]], in which he slams opponents into the ground; his {{iw|smashwiki|up special move}} is [[Spinning Kong]], which has him spin and lets him momentarily float; and his {{iw|smashwiki|down special move}} is [[Hand Slap]], which has him repeatedly stamp on the ground.

Even though Donkey Kong is a [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] character, his emblem is the DK symbol, which represents his [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|own franchise]]. Donkey Kong is given a gorilla voice for the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, unlike most of his other appearances.

====''Super Smash Bros.''====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Donkey Kong (SSB)}}
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' He is given a larger-sized counterpart, [[Giant Donkey Kong|Giant DK]], who is fought in {{iw|smashwiki|1P Game}} by a team consisting of the player and two allies. Donkey Kong weighs 141 units, more than the other fighters, boasts powerful moves, but moves slower.

====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Donkey Kong (SSBM)}}
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. Stage 2 of {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Adventure Mode}} involves fighting two Tiny Donkey Kongs and then Giant Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong is one of the possible giant opponents to appear in stage 5 of {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBM)|Classic Mode}}, similarly as in ''Super Smash Bros.'' Donkey Kong's {{iw|smashwiki|weight}} is decreased from 141 units to 114, and [[Bowser]] was made the heaviest fighter instead. Donkey Kong's {{iw|smashwiki|move}}s received a mixture of {{iw|smashwiki|buff}}s and {{iw|smashwiki|nerf}}s, and Donkey Kong has a decent {{iw|smashwiki|combo}} ability.

====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Donkey Kong (SSBB)}}
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. His special moves are the same as before, in additional to a [[Final Smash]] named [[Konga Beat]], where Donkey Kong plays on a pair of bongos, sending shock-waves to {{iw|smashwiki|damage}} opponents on contact. An 8-bit Donkey Kong appears on the [[75 m (stage)|75 m]] stage, and touching him damages the player. Giant Donkey Kong appears in a few {{iw|smashwiki|event match}}es but not in the game's {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBB)|Classic Mode}} equivalent.
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[[File:SubspaceIntro-DonkeyKong.png|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Donkey Kong's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary]]
[[Bowser]] and [[Bowser's Minions|his minions]] steal Donkey Kong's banana hoard. As a [[Hammer Bro]] drives a car which contains all the bananas of Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong watches it from a cliff. Hammer Bro and the [[Goomba]]s aboard the car spot Donkey Kong and shoot [[Bullet Bill]]s at him. However, Diddy Kong comes out from a bush, and, with his [[Peanut Popgun]]s, shoots the Bullet Bills. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong then follow the Hammer Bro to retrieve the banana hoard. After finding their bananas, Bowser appears from behind with a [[Dark Cannon]]. As Bowser charges the cannon, Donkey Kong, realizing the danger, charges his Giant Punch. He then launches Diddy to the sky and out of harm's way, sacrificing himself in the process as Bowser shoots him with the Dark Cannon and turns him into a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]. Later, [[Diddy Kong]], who (forcefully) enlisted the help of {{iw|smashwiki|Fox (SSBB)|Fox}} and {{iw|smashwiki|Falco (SSBB)|Falco}} sees a ship carrying Donkey Kong's trophy form to a mysterious floating island. Falco then follows it with his Arwing and takes the little Kong with him. He then drops him, and Diddy gets on his [[Rocket Barrel]], takes out his Popguns, and shoots the ship. After seeing this, [[Captain Falcon]] and [[Captain Olimar]] decide to help him and jump to the ship. Diddy frees Donkey Kong, and all four fight the Primids and other enemies.

The ship takes them inside a factory producing Subspace Bombs, and they encounter various R.O.B.s that live on the island. They later meet up with [[Pikachu]] and [[Samus]] and see the [[Ancient Minister]] and a plethora of R.O.B.s. After Ganondorf manipulates the R.O.B.s into activating all of the Subspace Bombs, the Ancient Minister is shown to be [[R.O.B.]], the leader of all the lesser R.O.B.s who were forced to work for the [[Subspace Army]]. R.O.B. then fights alongside the others. Donkey Kong carries R.O.B., who refuses to leave his kind behind to perish, as they all flee to escape the doomed island on Captain Falcon's summoned [[Falcon Flyer]]. [[Meta Ridley]] then appears and follows behind to impede group's escape, forcing DK and his group to fight him. After that, they all meet up with the other heroes.

Donkey Kong and the other smashers enter Subspace and meet [[Tabuu]], who turns everyone into trophies with his Off Waves. However, [[King Dedede]] had anticipated this and created badges that revived certain fighters back into their original forms without having to touch them. With his team, consisting of [[Luigi]] and [[Ness]], Dedede rescues Donkey Kong and most of the others, although some of them are rescued by [[Kirby]]. They also recruit Bowser, [[Ganondorf]], and [[Wario]] after they are informed about Tabuu. At the end of [[the Great Maze]], [[Sonic|Sonic the Hedgehog]] shows up and helps weaken Tabuu's Off Waves so that Donkey Kong and the others are able to beat him.

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Donkey Kong (SSB4)}}
[[File:Giant Punch SSB4 Wii U.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Screenshot from ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', showing Donkey Kong perform his neutral special move, Giant Punch]]
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''. Donkey Kong received a different {{iw|smashwiki|forward throw}}, and the mechanics to his Final Smash were changed. Donkey Kong's weight is also increased from 116 units to 122. Consistent with other {{iw|smashwiki|fighter}}s in the base game, Donkey Kong's special moves have two variants: Giant Punch has Lightning Punch and Storm Punch; Headbutt has Jumping Headbutt and Stubborn Headbutt; Spinning Kong has Chopper Kong and Kong Cyclone; and Hand Slap has Focused Slap and Hot Slap.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{main-wiki|SmashWiki|Donkey Kong (SSBU)}}
[[File:SSBU Spinning Kong.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Screenshot from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', showing Donkey Kong perform his up special, Spinning Kong]]
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. His Final Smash was changed to [[Jungle Rush]], which involves him punching an opponent rapidly, referencing his attack method in ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''. Donkey Kong is more expressive; when he charges his Giant Punch, he starts scowling, and using it in the air no longer makes him {{iw|smashwiki|helpless}}. He is heavier, tying with {{iw|smashwiki|King Dedede (SSBU)|King Dedede}} in weight. Donkey Kong is given {{iw|smashwiki|Armor#Super armor|super armor}} for a short time while using headbutt. Donkey Kong has an extended {{iw|smashwiki|recovery}} by the reintroduction of directional {{iw|smashwiki|air dodge}}. He can also attack from {{iw|smashwiki|ladder}}s. Donkey Kong's Giant Punch has more {{iw|smashwiki|Lag#Ending lag|ending lag}}, and Spinning Kong is weaker. Donkey Kong's {{iw|smashwiki|down tilt}} is titled Slouch Slap, while his {{iw|smashwiki|forward throw}} is titled Kong Carry. His weight has been further increased; however, he is no longer the second heaviest fighter in the game, instead giving up that title to his arch-nemesis, [[King K. Rool]]. Donkey Kong is tied with King Dedede for the third heaviest fighter.

Owing to King K. Rool's ties to Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong appears alongside Diddy Kong in K. Rool's debut trailer for ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Specifically, Donkey Kong lounges lazily in his tree house after eating some bananas while watching various video game heroes confronting their respective nemeses on his TV, only to be startled by quakes before looking outside with Diddy to investigate. They then see an ominous and familiar shadow, only for it to be revealed to be King Dedede wearing a cape and King K. Rool's mask, to their surprise. King Dedede then proceeds to laugh at the practical joke he played on them, only for him to be smacked upside the head and knocked away by the actual King K. Rool, much to Donkey and Diddy Kong's horror, with King K. Rool roaring. In the ending of the trailer, Donkey Kong is knocked backwards, only to proceed to charge at his arch-nemesis on all fours, with King K. Rool doing the same in kind before proceeding to have their fists make contact with each other with enough force as to cause a shockwave to be emitted throughout the jungle.

Similarly, Donkey Kong also appears in [[Banjo]] & [[Kazooie]]'s reveal trailer. Much like the King K. Rool trailer, Donkey Kong lounges around in his tree house eating bananas and watching TV, with Diddy Kong and a sleeping King K. Rool also present. A Jiggy bounces past the three, catching the Kongs' attention. After Diddy wakes King K. Rool up, the three look outside and see what appear to be the silhouettes of Banjo and Kazooie, but turn out to be [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]] playing a prank on them, to their surprise. Duck Hunt proceed to laugh at this joke played on the Kongs and Kremling, only for the dog and duck to be knocked away from above by the real Banjo and Kazooie, holding their respective namesake instruments. This causes the Kongs and King K. Rool to celebrate. Near the end of the trailer, Donkey Kong can be seen in the background as Banjo and Kazooie perform a victory pose.

In {{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light}}, Donkey Kong is present when he and other fighters oppose their ultimate enemy, [[Galeem]]. Although Donkey Kong is not shown to be hit by Galeem's beams directly, he, like many other fighters, except [[Kirby]], is imprisoned in the World of Light. Donkey Kong is found in the jungle segment of the Light Realm, on a space that looks like the treehouse he lives in. Donkey Kong, upon being defeated, joins the party and fight Galeem.

=====Classic Mode route=====
By completing Donkey Kong's Classic Mode route, it is possible to unlock Bowser, [[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Rosalina]] & [[Luma]], King Dedede, [[Sheik]], [[Greninja]], Diddy Kong, and [[Duck Hunt (character)|Duck Hunt]].

Donkey Kong's Classic Mode route initially has him fight Diddy Kong, who joins him as a partner in all subsequent battles. Together, they fight opponents who live in urban settings, with their penultimate battle being against the Mario Bros., alluding to the rivalry between Donkey Kong and Mario in the ''Super Mario'' franchise.

Prior to the {{iw|smashwiki|List of updates (SSBU)/3.0.0 changelog|version 3.0.0}} update, Donkey Kong was the only character who fought {{iw|smashwiki|Master Hand}} and {{iw|smashwiki|Crazy Hand}} outside of {{iw|smashwiki|Final Destination (SSBU)|Final Destination}}, something that was later shared with {{iw|smashwiki|Joker (SSBU)|Joker}} and {{iw|smashwiki|Sephiroth (SSBU)|Sephiroth}}, whose final rounds take place in the {{iw|smashwiki|Ω form}} of {{iw|smashwiki|Mementos}} and {{iw|smashwiki|Northern Cave}}, respectively.

{|class=wikitable
!colspan="5"|Journey to New Donk City
|-
!width=20px|Round
!width=250px|Opponent(s)
!width=150px|Rule
!width=150px|Stage
!width=280px|Song
|-
!1
|[[Diddy Kong]]
|
|[[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle]]
|Jungle Level <small>(64)</small>
|-
!2
|[[King K. Rool]]
|Team Battle<br>('''Ally:''' Diddy Kong)
|[[Kongo Falls]]
|Gang-Plank Galleon
|-
!3
|[[Wario]], [[Captain Falcon]]
|Team Battle<br>('''Ally:''' Diddy Kong)
|[[Pilotwings]]
|Gear Getaway
|-
!4
|[[Ness]], [[Lucas]]
|Team Battle<br>('''Ally:''' Diddy Kong)
|[[Onett]]
|The Map Page / Bonus Level
|-
!5
|[[Inkling]] Girl, Inkling Boy
|Team Battle<br>('''Ally:''' Diddy Kong)
|[[Moray Towers]]
|Donkey Kong / Donkey Kong Jr. Medley
|-
!6
|[[Mario]], [[Luigi]]
|Team Battle<br>('''Ally:''' Diddy Kong)
|[[New Donk City Hall (stage)|New Donk City Hall]]
|New Donk City
|-
!Final
|[[Master Hand]], [[Crazy Hand]] ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''
|Team Battle<br>('''Ally:''' Diddy Kong)
|New Donk City Hall (Ω)
|Master Hand<br>Master Hand / Crazy Hand ''(intensity 7.0 or higher)''
|}

===''Itadaki Street'' series===
====''Fortune Street''====
Donkey Kong is an opponent in single player mode and a playable character in multiplayer mode of ''[[Fortune Street]]''. He is a Rank D opponent, so he invests less in his property than higher ranked characters.

==Related non-game appearances==
===''Donkey Kong'' (coloring/activity books)===
[[File:DKSA Donkey Kong.jpg|thumb|left|Donkey Kong confronting Mario in ''[[Donkey Kong (coloring/activity books)|Donkey Kong Strikes Again!]]'']]
In the ''Donkey Kong'' activity books released in 1982 and 1983, Donkey Kong is an attraction at the Video Land Amusement Park. Because of his love for Pauline, he breaks free from his cage to kidnap her. This led to his confrontation with Mario, who also loves Pauline.

===''Saturday Supercade''===
[[File:Saturday-supercade-donkey-kong-toystore-scan.png|thumb|Promotional photo for ''Donkey Kong'' for ''Saturday Supercade'']]
Donkey Kong received his own show segment in ''[[Saturday Supercade]]''. He is a circus escapee who travels across the country while being followed by Mario and Pauline.
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===''Captain N: The Game Master''===
[[File:CaptainN QotA DK 2.png|thumb|left|Donkey Kong as seen in ''Captain N: The Game Master'']]
Donkey Kong appeared in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' occasionally. He is a giant, bestial monster that wears clothes. He likes to be left alone, and seeing people in his part of the jungle of Kongoland makes him violently angry. He is commonly manipulated by Mother Brain and her minions to do their bidding, though he will occasionally help the heroes fight a shared enemy. In the episode "The Lost City of Kongoland," he is shown living in a treehouse and sometimes wears a tie, something his video game counterpart would not be shown doing until four years after the episode aired. Donkey Kong also appears in the comics.
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===''Nintendo Adventure Books''===
Donkey Kong appears in the sixth ''[[Nintendo Adventure Book]]'', ''[[Doors to Doom]]'', in a recreation of the original game where Mario and Luigi are trying to rescue [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] instead of [[Pauline]]. If the Mario Bros. successfully reach the top of the tower, Donkey Kong is sent plummeting out of sight while Toadstool jabs him with her crown.

===''Club Nintendo''===
[[File:DKC CN1.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|left|Donkey Kong as he appears in the comic "Donkey Kong Country"]]
Donkey Kong is the main protagonist of the ''[[Club Nintendo (German magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Donkey Kong Country (comic)|Donkey Kong Country]]." It chronicles the events of he and Diddy Kong going on a journey to retrieve their banana hoard from King K. Rool, managing to retrieve it eventually.

Donkey Kong lives in a [[Wolkenkratzer|skyscraper]] in [[Brooklyn]] with many other [[Nintendo]] character during the events of "[[Super Mario in Die Nacht des Grauens]]." At one point [[Chuckie]] invades the Kongs' room while Donkey and Diddy are watching TV, terrifying them, though they are rescued by Mario, [[Link]], and Kirby. Donkey boastfully claims that he and Diddy would have taken half of the time to defeat the monsters.

Donkey Kong is the main protagonist of "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]." The Kongs have to save the world from freezing, since a giant UFO is pulling the [[Earth]] away from the sun. Together with Diddy, Dixie, Kiddy, and Cranky, Donkey enters a space shuttle and flies into space in order to talk to the aliens. As it turns out, the reason for them pulling away the Earth is that they mistake the planet for a giant [[coconut]]. When the Kongs bring them some [[banana]]s, they agree to return the Earth to its original position. In the comic, Donkey appears as the bravest of the Kongs, as he is the one to start talking to the aliens.

===''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''===
[[File:Rumble Jungle Illustration - Kongs and Squawks.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|[[Squawks|Squawks the Parrot]] discovering Donkey Kong and his friends in a dark cave, from ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'']]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'', Donkey Kong leaves his treehouse in the jungle with his friend [[Diddy Kong]] and grandfather [[Cranky Kong]], after discovering that [[Funky Kong]]'s plane has mysteriously crashed near [[Big Ape City]]. They traverse through the [[Tree Top Town]] on the edge of the forest, and Donkey Kong takes the lead in confronting and defeating a large group of [[Kremling]]s. Later, Donkey Kong uses his "extraordinary lung power" to cry for help from [[Squawks|Squawks the Parrot]] when they find themselves trapped within a mountain cave. After reaching Big Ape City, Donkey Kong is angered to discover that the Kremlings are rebuilding a large factory which is releasing large amounts of pollution into the air. He finds a way for the Kongs to enter the factory by hiding in a [[Mine Cart]], and they locate Funky within a cell. Donkey Kong uses a mini [[TNT Barrel]] to break open the cell door, and later uses a powerful shoulder charge to break open the door to the factory's cargo room.

Just like "climbing vines back in the jungle", Donkey Kong climbs a cable within an elevator shaft to reach the factory's defensive system. He encounters the most powerful Kremling, [[Krusha]], who threatens to bring him to King K. Rool. Knowing that he is unable to defeat Krusha using strength alone, Donkey Kong tricks him into thinking that inside his backpack is a list of where to find all the [[Kong]]s on Donkey Kong Island. This gives him the chance to knock out Krusha using a barrel, and he proceeds to destroy the defense system. While escaping the factory in Funky's repaired plane, he and Diddy Kong decide to enter King K. Rool's zeppelin from the air and plant it with time-delayed TNT Barrels. After choosing to allow the "coward" King K. Rool to escape, Donkey Kong and Diddy re-enter the plane, and celebrate a victory as they watch the zeppelin fall and land on the factory, destroying it with an explosion.

Throughout the novel, Donkey Kong uses a range of physical attacks which were originally seen in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' game, including [[Roll Attack|Barrel Roll]]s, [[Cartwheel Attack]]s and [[Hand Slap]]s. He also carries a large supply of miniature [[barrel]]s and [[TNT Barrel]]s in his backpack, which are utilized against the Kremlings and their weapons.

===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
{{see also|Category:Donkey Kong Country episodes featuring Donkey Kong}}
[[File:DKCTVDonkeyKong.png|thumb|Donkey Kong in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]
{{Quote|Banana slamma!|[[Donkey Kong]]|[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]}}
Donkey Kong is the main protagonist in the 1996 TV series ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]''. In it, Donkey Kong, due to finding the Crystal Coconut in [[Inka Dinka Doo]]'s temple, is predicted to be the future ruler of [[Donkey Kong Island|Kongo Bongo Island]]. Ever since, it has been made Donkey Kong's duty to guard the Crystal Coconut until the day it officially proclaims him ruler of the island. However, [[King K. Rool]] wants to steal the Crystal Coconut so that he can rule the island, and DK and his pals have to stop him and the [[Kremling Krew|lizards]], as well as another villain, [[Kaptain Skurvy]]. On this show, Donkey Kong is depicted as somewhat of a slacker who loves bananas above all else, much like his portrayal in recent games. On this show, he is also bipedal as opposed to walking on all fours like he normally does, although he sometimes goes on all fours when running. This would carry over to ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', though in that game, he stands on all fours when idle.

In the show, Donkey Kong mentions in the song "[[List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) songs#Tell Me Everything|Tell Me Everything]]" that his idol is [[King Kong]], and owns an autographed picture of him.<ref>{{cite|quote=[[List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) songs#Tell Me Everything|Give up my autographed picture of my idol King Kong?]]|author=Donkey Kong|publisher="[[Legend of the Crystal Coconut]]"|accessdate=January 26, 2025}}</ref>

===''Donkey Kong Planet'' / ''DKTV''===
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Donkey Kong co-starred in the programming block ''[[Donkey Kong Planet]]'' alongside the French actress [[Mélanie Angélie]]. The programming block consisted of skits that frequently derive humor from Donkey Kong's dimwittedness and misunderstanding of human customs. Mélanie departed the show in 2000, and the show was retooled as ''DKTV'', now featuring content ranging from comedic skits to musical numbers and parodies of contemporary movies and television shows. The show's skits often contained Donkey Kong portraying other people or characters, such as [[Santa Claus]], {{wp|Woody (Toy Story)|Woody}} from ''{{wp|Toy Story}}'', and French singer {{wp|Pascal Obispo}}.
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===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
[[File:TSMBM poster DK.jpg|thumb|Poster for ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' featuring Donkey Kong]]
{{quote|I don't need [[List of power-ups|anything special]] to break EVERY BONE in [[Mario|your]] tiny body!|Donkey Kong|The Super Mario Bros. Movie}}
Donkey Kong appears in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. He lives in the Jungle Kingdom and has a slightly changed design in the movie which, according to [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], is intended to accentuate his comical personality. As a result, he resembles his original design from the ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game while also being a combination of his current modern design. The film debuts a [[Fire Mario|Fire form]] of Donkey Kong (not counting Fire [[Mini Donkey Kong]] in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'') when he obtains a [[Fire Flower]].<ref>{{cite|author=Illumination|date=March 9, 2023|url=youtu.be/RjNcTBXTk4I|title=The Super Mario Bros. Movie {{!}} Final Trailer|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 10, 2023}}</ref> He is voiced by [[Seth Rogen]] in the English version of the film and [[Kōji Takeda]] in Japanese.

Donkey Kong is first mentioned by Cranky Kong, who challenges Mario to duel against him as a means to decide whether or not he will lend the Kong army to [[Princess Peach]] to aid the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] in defeating [[Bowser]]. During the duel, Donkey Kong heavily excels Mario in combat and almost defeats him before being brought to his own defeat by Mario then turned into a [[Cat Mario|cat]]. Later, he joins the Kongs' [[kart]]-riding army against Bowser's own, and ultimately falls from the [[Rainbow Road]] alongside Mario into a body of water below where he almost drowns, but then is saved by Mario. Both are eaten by a [[Maw-Ray]], but are able to escape using a [[Rocket Barrel]] from Donkey Kong's wrecked kart. Donkey Kong later advances alongside Mario through the Mushroom Kingdom to reach Bowser and Princess Peach's wedding, and saves the to-be-sacrificed captives from being submerged in lava. In the final act of the film, Donkey Kong exchanges blows with Bowser in [[Brooklyn]] alongside Peach. Bowser manages to overpower them and nearly kills Donkey Kong until Mario intervenes. After Bowser and his forces are defeated, Donkey Kong and the others are celebrated as heroes of Brooklyn.
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===Super Nintendo World===
Donkey Kong serves as the mascot for Donkey Kong Country, a theme park section of [[Super Nintendo World]] based on the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|series of the same name]], which debuted in Universal Studios Japan in late 2024.<ref>{{cite|author=Universal Studios Japan Official|date=April 19, 2024|url=youtu.be/254bBGgNq-s|title=【スーパー・ニンテンドー・ワールドに新エリア】 ドンキーコング・カントリー｜USJ|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 7, 2024|language=ja}}</ref>

==Other appearances==
Donkey Kong appears briefly at the beginning of a commercial for ''[[Mario's Cement Factory]]'', where he flings a burning barrel at Mario who narrowly dodges.<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkveNFgB0zo|title=Nintendo - Mario's Cement Factory Video Game Commercial - 1983|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 23, 2022}}</ref>

[[File:DonkeyKong-PunchOut.png|thumb|left|Donkey Kong in the Wii version of ''Punch-Out!!'']]
Donkey Kong has sometimes appeared in the [[nwiki:Punch-Out!! series|''Punch-Out!!'' series]]. In the arcade versions of both ''[[nwiki:Punch-Out!! (arcade)|Punch-Out!!]]'' and ''[[nwiki:Super Punch-Out!! (arcade)|Super Punch-Out!!]]'', Donkey Kong is among the spectators in the audience, like with Mario, [[Luigi]], and [[Donkey Kong Jr.]], but Donkey Kong uses a different color scheme in ''Super Punch-Out!!''. In ''[[Punch-Out!! (Wii)|Punch-Out!!]]'' for the [[Wii]], Donkey Kong appears as a hidden bonus opponent, found initially in the game mode Mac's Last Stand, and if the player fights Donkey Kong in that game mode, they can fight him at any time in Exhibition mode. His appearance in this game would later be referenced in {{file link|SSB4 - Little Mac Illustration.jpg|official artwork}} related to Little Mac's inclusion in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''.

The results screen for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] version of ''[[harddrop:Tetris (NES)|Tetris]]'' features Donkey Kong as part of a band composed of himself, Bowser, [[Link]], [[Pit (character)|Pit]], Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Samus. He is playing the marching bass drum with his fists. Donkey Kong in particular appears when the player has completed height 3 of Game B's ninth level.
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In ''{{fandom|goldeneye|GoldenEye 007 (Nintendo 64)|GoldenEye 007}}'', Donkey Kong's face can be seen on a mountain in the Dam.<ref>{{cite|author=xvxThexShadowxvx|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9b5ySgcdE8|title=Goldeneye 64 DK in the mountains|publisher=YouTube|date=August 25, 2010|accessdate=May 30, 2024}}</ref> Both this game and its spiritual successor, ''{{fandom|perfectdark|Perfect Dark}}'' have an unlockable cheat called "DK Mode," in which every character is given a similar body shape to Donkey Kong, with a larger head as well as arms extending to the ground so as to resemble Donkey Kong's primal posture.

Donkey Kong appears in the [[Game Boy Camera]] as stamps and in ''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8'' as one of the figures to clear.

In ''{{iw|jiggywikki|Banjo-Tooie}}'', {{iw|jiggywikki|Goggles}} is playing with a Donkey Kong doll, and Donkey Kong's name is also an answer to one of Grunty's questions in either the Tower of Tragedy or the final battle.

A skeleton named [[Bink]] from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' strongly resembles Donkey Kong, although this quirk was not carried over to that game's [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|remake]]. Bink even throws barrels and eats bananas. While Donkey Kong himself does not appear in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' and ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'', a pattern based on him, named Donkey Kong Yoshi, is featured via [[amiibo]].

[[File:Donkey Kong - SkylandersSuperChargers.jpg|thumb|''Skylanders: SuperChargers'']]
Donkey Kong also appears in ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]'' under '''Turbo Charge Donkey Kong'''. He appears alongside [[Bowser]] with a special figurine sold exclusively in the Wii U starter pack. However, due to an agreement between Nintendo and {{wp|Activision}}, they are playable only on the Nintendo versions of the game. He also appears in the Wii U and Switch versions of ''{{wp||Skylanders: Imaginators}}''.
[[File:DK truck1.jpg|thumb|The Donkey Kong monster truck]]
Donkey Kong appears as a property in [[Nintendo Monopoly]], taking the place of Marvin Gardens and costing $280.

A [[Donkey Kong (monster truck)|monster truck]] based on Donkey Kong competed in {{wp|Monster Jam}} from 2007 until 2010. 

[[File:Donkey Kong-Pixels.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Donkey Kong (in original form) in ''Pixels'']]
Donkey Kong also makes an appearance in the film ''[[Pixels]]''. Aside from appearing in gameplay of the ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game, he appears on [[Earth]] as a clone created by aliens. In the film, the clone throws pixelated barrels at protagonist Sam Brenner (played by {{wp|Adam Sandler}}) in a location very much like [[25m]]. Brenner manages to avoid the barrels, defeat Donkey Kong, and rescue the Kong's hostages (who were positioned in the same location that Pauline was in ''Donkey Kong'').

In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack in ''[[Minecraft]]'', Donkey Kong appears as a playable skin.

===Unused appearances===
At E3 2001, three ''Donkey Kong'' series titles were unveiled: ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers]]'', and ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. All three of these games were eventually canceled due to Nintendo selling [[Rare]] to {{wp|Microsoft Corporation|Microsoft}}, causing them to lose the rights to the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise.
=====''Diddy Kong Pilot''=====
Donkey Kong was playable in all builds of ''Diddy Kong Pilot'' where Donkey Kong used a plane constructed out of a [[barrel]]. In the 2000 build shown at Space World, Donkey Kong would have raced alongside ''Super Mario'' characters, and he used a brown place. In the [[Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|2001 build]], Donkey Kong's barrel plane received dark blue wings. In the [[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|2003 build]], Donkey Kong was a member of Team Kong, and he had high weight and speed but medium acceleration. His barrel plane's wings and tail were now bright red. Donkey Kong's barrel plane was later inherited by [[jiggywikki:Bottles|Bottles]] and his stats were taken by [[jiggywikki:Banjo|Banjo]] in the final build of this iteration, ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Pilot|Banjo-Pilot]]''.

=====''Donkey Kong Racing''=====
Donkey Kong appears in the trailer for ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. where he can be seen racing the other [[Kong]]s as well as [[Taj]] on [[Rambi]] and a [[Zinger]].

=====''Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers''=====
Donkey Kong would have appeared in ''[[Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers]]'', in which the player would have been tasked with solving different puzzles. When the game was finalized as ''{{wp|It's Mr. Pants}}'', Donkey Kong was replaced by Mr. Pants as the host.

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