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==References to other media==
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*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'': Some of Mario's voice clips are reused from this game.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'': Some of Mario's voice clips are reused from this game. The UI for the timer is also similar to this game<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'': Mario's render for this game is reused for his life icon while Toad's life icon is a recolored variant of other colored Toads' renders.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'': Mario's render for this game is reused for his life icon while Toad's life icon is a recolored variant of other colored Toads' renders.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'': [[Builder Mario|Builder Toads]] can be seen working in the [[Mario Toy Company]] building's factory.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'': [[Builder Mario|Builder Toads]] can be seen working in the [[Mario Toy Company]] building's factory.<ref name=Direct/>

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Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Prerelease box art for Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch
North American prerelease box art
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer Nintendo Software Technology Corporation[1]
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release date Japan February 16, 2024[2]
USA February 16, 2024[3]
Europe February 16, 2024[4]
Australia February 16, 2024[5]
South Korea February 16, 2024[6]
HK February 16, 2024[7]
Language(s) Deutsch
English (United Kingdom)
English (United States)
Español (España)
Español (Latinoamérica)
Français (Canada)
Français (France)
Italiano
Nederlands
한국어
日本語
简体中文
繁體中文
Genre Puzzle/Action
Mode(s) Single-player, local multiplayer
Media
Nintendo Switch:
Game Card
Digital download
Input
Nintendo Switch:

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is an upcoming Nintendo Switch remake of the Game Boy Advance game of the same name. It was first announced during the September 14, 2023 Nintendo Direct, and is set to be released worldwide on February 16, 2024.[3] It is the first Mario vs. Donkey Kong game for Nintendo Switch and also the first one in general since Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars. As a remake of the first game, it is also the first time the gameplay style of the Game Boy version of Donkey Kong has been revisited since the original's release. Unlike the original version's pre-rendered visuals and the rest of the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series opting for a plastic, cartoony look with outlines, the remake adopts a standard modern artstyle, taking many cues from Super Mario 3D World and its appearance as a theme in Super Mario Maker 2 in particular. Additionally, the game debuts a redesigned logo for the Donkey Kong series.

Despite Charles Martinet retiring from doing voices for the Mario franchise starting with Super Mario Bros. Wonder, archival voice clips of him as Mario appear to be repurposed here. Contrarily, Donkey Kong now uses voice clips by his current voice actor, Takashi Nagasako, as opposed to reusing Grant Kirkhope's performance from Donkey Kong 64 as in the original Game Boy Advance title.

Differences

  • The game now uses full 3D models rather than pre-rendered sprites.
  • The cutscenes are now fully animated, instead of swapping between different static frames.
  • Multiplayer is added, with Toad as the second playable character.
  • Tane Pakkun are redesigned into mechanical Fire Piranha Plants.
  • The toy Ninjis are now black with red buttons, similar to the regular Ninjis' current design.
  • Brickmen are given a pair of movable bricks over their eyes to act as expressive eyebrows.

Characters

Main characters

Character Description
Artwork of Mario in Mario Party Superstars (originally used for Nintendo CSR Report 2021)
Mario[3]
The titular protagonist of Mario vs. Donkey Kong who sets out to rescue the Mini Marios from Donkey Kong. He uses a wide range of moves and abilities.
Artwork of Donkey Kong in Mario Party Superstars
Donkey Kong[3]
The titular antagonist of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. After kidnapping the Mini Marios, he faces off against Mario to stop him from rescuing them.
Artwork of Toad for Mario Party Superstars (also used for Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch)
Toad[3]
A playable character who can be used in co-op mode alongside Mario.
Mini Mario MVSDKNS
Mini Marios[3]
Wind-up toys resembling Mario who were kidnapped by Donkey Kong.

Items and collectibles

Enemy Description
Key MVDK
Key[3]
Keys are found in the first half of every regular level of the game. They must be taken to locked doors in order to open the second half.
1-Up Mushroom
1-Up Mushroom[3]
Green mushrooms that grant the player(s) an extra life.

Enemies and obstacles

Enemies

Enemy Description
Shy Guy MVSDKNS
Shy Guys[3]
Wind-up Shy Guys that walk throughout the levels, and can be jumped on.
Fire Piranha Plant MVSDKNS
Tane Pakkun[3]
Mechanical plants that spit fireballs, which damages the player(s) upon contact.
RamRam MVSDKNS
RamRams[3]
Enemies resembling purple rhinoceroses. They attack by charging at and ramming the player(s). RamRams can be picked up and thrown on to Spikes, allowing them to be used as platforms.
Monchee MVSDKNS
Monchees[3]
Mechanical monkeys with long tails that hang below the platforms they are on. Mario can hang from their tails without getting harmed. However, he still loses an extra life if he touches a Monchee's body.
Brickman MVSDKNS
Brickmen[3]
A creature hidden in a pile of bricks. They throw three lines of bricks under them, forcing Mario to handstand to avoid being hit.
Ninji in Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Ninjis[3]
Mechanical enemies wearing black ninja outfits with two red buttons. They jump repeatedly in place, and can be used as platforms to traverse spikes.
Podoboo from Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Lava Bubbles[3]
Enemies that are found jumping repeatedly out of lava, and will burn the player(s) upon touching them.
Snapjaw MVSDKNS
Snapjaws[3]
Crocodile-like enemies that climb ropes. They can only be defeated by falling fruit.

Objects

Blocks

Block Description
Help Block MVDK
Help Blocks[3]
Gray and black variants of ? Blocks that give the player(s) hints and information about the game when hit.
Sand Block MVDK
Sand blocks[3]
Blocks that crumble into dust when stood on.

Obstacles and platforms

Object Description
Spikes MVSDKNS
Spikes[3]
Harmful traps that cause the player(s) to lose a life if touched.
Ladder MVSDKNS
Ladders[3]
Climbable objects of various colors, lengths, and visual styles.
Rope MVSDKNS
Horizontal Rope MVSDKNS
Ropes[3]
Climbable objects that hang from trees or metal rings. Snapjaws can be found moving along some vertical ropes. Horizontal rope variants can also be found, which the player can grab and swing upwards from.
File:TrampolineMVDK.png
Springs[3]
Can be jumped off of to reach high platforms.
Lava Geyser MVSDKNS
Lava Geysers[3]
Spouts of lava that rise and cause platforms to float on top of them, allowing the player(s) to reach higher ground.
Red Switch MVDKYellow Switch MVDKBlue Switch MVDK
Color Switches[3]
Switches are found in three versions: red, yellow, and blue. As the main effect, the switch that is active makes platforms, blocks, and ladders of the same color available to use.
Track MVDK
Tracks[3]
Objects that constantly move platforms along a set path.
Semisolid Platform MVDK
Semisolid Platforms[3]
Platforms of varying styles that have solid surfaces, but can be jumped through from below.
Barrel MVDKGarbage Can MVDK
Barrels and Garbage Cans[3]
Can be carried and thrown by the player(s). They can be used to defeat certain enemies, or as auxiliary platforms to reach other platforms or to pass wide gaps with Spikes.

References to other media

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese マリオvs.ブイエスドンキーコング
Mario buiesu Donkī Kongu
Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Chinese (traditional) 瑪利歐vs.咚奇剛
Mǎlì'ōu vs.Dōngqígāng
Mario vs. Donkey Kong

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