Donkey Kong
ACRONYM: DK
SERIES: Mario vs. Donkey Kong
RELEASED: 1981
SYSTEM: Arcade
DEVELOPED BY: Nintendo
PUBLISHED BY: Nintendo
Mario's very first appearance was opposite Donkey Kong (or Cranky Kong if you prefer). Mario had to save his girlfriend, Pauline, from the big ape.
The game was first released in arcades and has appeared on all kinds of home systems since.
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