NES Games: Donkey Kong Classics

High platforms, ladders, and a captive girlfriend set the scene for Mario's first arcade-era rescue. In NES Games: Donkey Kong Classics, the mustached plumber races upward after Donkey Kong, the ape who grabbed her and hauled her out of reach. This early Nintendo chase shows Mario before his later fame, with danger hanging over every climb.

How to play?

Barrels roll into Mario's path, and each one has to be cleared with a well-timed jump as he moves toward the target spot. After a successful advance, the gorilla may answer by hurling more barrels from above, adding fresh threats to the route. One hit ends the attempt immediately, and the level resets from the beginning.