Mario vs. Donkey Kong Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: May 24, 2004
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81 out of 100

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8.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: After years of apparent goodwill, Mario and Donkey Kong are at it again--this time, on Game Boy Advance. Donkey Kong has stolen all the Mini-Mario toys from the Mario Toy Co., and now it's up to Mario to hunt down his longtime nemesis and retrieve the pilfered goods. As Mario, you must race through challenging levels while finding keys and releasing Mini Marios before time runs out. Along the way, you'll master new moves that can help you overcome new puzzles.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. NTSC-uk
    90
    It's fun, gloriously slick and executed at the standards we've come to expect. DK94 players should consider this essential; to everyone else it comes highly recommended.
  2. netjak
    86
    If you’re thin on patience or hate puzzle games, Mario vs. Donkey Kong will likely just frustrate you, and you’re better off looking elsewhere. However, if you’re looking for something to stretch both your brain and your reflexes, give Mario vs. Donkey Kong a try.
  3. IGN
    85
    Even though the game isn't unique, the entire experience is because every one of the challenges are new to the GBA production. And though we miss the old-school presentation, it's still great to play the fantastic game design in a fresh perspective.
  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    A seasoned gamer might find Vs. easy at first, but mastering each stage in an attempt at beating the high score proves much more challenging - and ultimately rewarding. [July 2004, p.108]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. DiscoDiva
    10
    GBA at its pefection. Funny, cute, long and challenging and graphics were pleasing. The puzzels were obviously made by a genuis and as frustating it was and you'll feel like a genius after playing too! Since all the puzzels where mind squeezing and coporative., it never got boring. The cutscenes where classy too! It'll take you a while to get bored of Mario cute lil quotations.… Expand
  2. JonH.
    10
    A fun silly solid mario game, the best mario game in a long time.
  3. LeyendaV
    8
    Una mezcla exitosa de Puzzles y Plataformas enfrenta a Mario y a Donkey Kong una vez mas. El juego es bastante inusual, tiene un estilo que va contra lo convencional para ambos personajes, pero lo hace bastante bien.… Expand
  4. Zilcell
    6
    The puzzles are not very addicting but they amuse for a little while. The game has a lack of content which makes it feel empty. The other games in the series are better.… Expand

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