Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)

Mario Vs. Donkey Kong is a series of three games so far, consisting of modernized retailings of the original Donkey Kong game. They feature a comeback of Pauline, and Donkey Kong Vs. Mario rivalry.

Donkey Kong Plus
The canceled game Donkey Kong Plus for the GameBoy Advance could be considered a prototype to the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series; as elements shown to be a part were later integrated into the actual series.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong


Mario vs. Donkey Kong is the first game of the series. The game was created for the Game Boy Advance, as the game finally brings back Mario and Donkey Kong's rivalry from the Mario series' first game, Donkey Kong. But instead of fighting over Pauline, they fight over the Mini-Marios instead, at the end of the game, Mario gives Donkey Kong a Mini-Mario as a gift.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis


Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis is a platform game and sequel to Mario vs. Donkey Kong. The game is for the Nintendo DS. It was released on September 25, 2006. Instead of the first games plot of the player using Mario and rescuing the Minis, Mario and the Minis now fight to rescue Pauline, as you go through stages, guiding the Minis to the end of the level.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!


Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! is the third installment in the series. The game is for the Nintendo DSi's DSiWare. Similar to the second game in the series, Mario once again sends the Mini-Marios to rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong.