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What 1994 game brought Donkey Kong back into the spotlight?
Answer
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country was released in 1994 on the Super Nintendo, marking Donkey Kong's return and the beginning of his own franchise distinct from Mario.
💡 Did you know?
Donkey Kong Country was also released on Game Boy the same year as a handheld version.
Other options people guess
- Donkey Kong Land
- Donkey Kong Returns
- Donkey Kong 2000
Topics
- Video Games
- 1990s
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