Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a puzzle platform game developed by Nintendo Software Technology and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. The game is a spiritual successor to Donkey Kong released in 1994 for Game Boy.
In the game, Mario tries to rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong, who kidnapped her and locked her in a tall building. Mario must overcome challenging levels to rescue Pauline, while Donkey Kong chases him and tries to stop him.
The game uses unique gameplay in which Mario must use paper boxes to move around the levels. Mario can jump on boxes, slide down them, or use them as bridges to get over obstacles. Donkey Kong can also use boxes to move, and he often uses them to try to stop Mario from progressing.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is highly regarded by critics, with an average score of 88 on Metacritic. The game was praised for its unique and engaging gameplay, as well as beautiful graphics and sounds.
