Mario vs Donkey Kong Nintendo Switch Review

[@SwitchUpYt]

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[@richkavanagh2778]

Never played this back in the day , picked it up for my 5yo she played the demo and loved it

[@Ronald-hk6fk]

Remember my friend letting me borrow it when it came out because he was busy with an RPG Game was fun, took me about a week of playing non stop & no guides at the time which made it better

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@melaniapina6368]

I originally bought a Switch because I desperately wanted to play a remake from the GBA, and it was Friends of Mineral Town ❤️ so I really appreciate remakes like this, thanks for the review and thanks for mentioning the demo!

[@jakepena-prime5410]

@@Ihatevideogames334 ok

[@jess2109]

Having never played the original, I didn't think I was truly interested in this game, but SwitchUp strikes again, and now the review has made me genuinely want it. Glad there's a demo to make sure.

[@TheNuts1225]

I really enjoyed it when I was a kid and I wasn't sold on the remake because I still have the cartridge and a GBA. But when they revealed new content, I preordered it. Good game.

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

It’s a very good game and I’ve never played the original either, but I had pre-ordered it directly from Nintendo for months and got my copy on Thursday and I’ve been playing it since it’s pretty addictive and I like the fact that I can play in short birds, and it automatically saves Each stage that I’ve done.

[@stevesteve0521]

Play the original it’s better. They babied the hell out of this one by removing the score system which takes all the difficulty the game originally had

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

@@Ihatevideogames334 you sound truly joyless...

[@jesssealey6552]

Full remakes of the following, not just emulated on the Nintedo Online platform: GBA: Mario Golf Advance Tour, Golden Sun 1 and 2 Lost Age, Zoids Legacy, Tony Hawks Underground and Crash Bandicoot 2 N-tranced. GameBoy: Donkey Kong Country 2, Toy Story, Double Dragon and Pokemon Red (in the same style as Arceus)

[@gehtdinichtsan309]

Also Metroid: Zero Mission (I know it’s already a remake of NES Metroid)

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@gehtdinichtsan309]

@@Ihatevideogames334 ok.

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

I would say if not on Switch, the upcoming Swift. Why? Coz faster Switch that is Swift

[@mayralex18]

Not in a hurry to get this, might get it down the line when (if) it gets a discount on a physical copy. Thanks for the review guys

[@Gatefan1565]

I agree. There are other games I want first.

[@GreatestHeroDeku]

Since it’s Nintendo I doubt it will be discounted for a few years

[@mayralex18]

@@GreatestHeroDeku for sure, but some retailers do some hefty sales sometimes. I've gotten good deals from Amazon for example

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@Ray__E]

Same

[@Lock2002ful]

Came today by mail and I love it. Exactly what I needed. I’ve been hoping for a new game in the series since the last release on wii u & 3ds. I’m glad they remade the original game. Played it back in the day and it still holds up. But this is now the definitive version, no doubt. More like this please. I don’t need a remaster of Last of Us 2, but games that are 20 years old? Yes please.

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

You only got yours today? Mine came by Royal Mail direct from Nintendo yesterday but I guess it depends where you ordered it. I was actually shocked that it came the day before it was released officially but anyway I’m glad I’ve got it it’s the first game I’ve actually ordered direct from Nintendo since I’ve had my switch And I like it very much and take it for what it is and I’m glad that the review didn’t compare it too much to the original like a lot of other reviews did.

[@Lock2002ful]

@@Adamtendo_player_1 Wait, you ordered yours directly from Nintendo and got it a day early? Damn, that’s crazy! And unexpected. Well, the official release date was yesterday on friday the 16th afaik. I ordered it on amazon and it got delivered pretty early around 10 am. I live in Japan and I’ve never heard of street date being broken here. I’ve had it several times that a game was shipped and already was at the post office closed to me but it wasn’t delivered until release day. So I guess they may have certain rules and ways of keeping the release date from being broken by accident.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@MrJimithee]

Wasn't Donkey Kong 94 one of the first "Super Gameboy" games, where it would colourise the monochrome carts and play them on the telly? It was mind-blowing at the time... (We were more easily impressed in the 90s kids)

[@GmasterB89]

It's still really cool, DK94 is one of a few games to have an exclusive border appearing when played on the Super GameBoy.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

@@Ihatevideogames334you’ve clearly come to the right place

[@fkirfirt9606]

Surely I'm not the only person who plays this little game. At the end if a video I always try to add up the score in my head before they say it (when they are all listed together). You always have ample time but for some reason it is fun!

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@NeonVistas]

I already had it pre-ordered due to Glen previously expressing interest 🤣 but I ALWAYS appreciate a video from you blokes affirming my frivolous expenditures 😅

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@thepoppies2634]

I'd never played this on the Gamboy Advance, and after trying the demo, I decided to buy it. I bought it physical from Amazon as it was £31.99. I've played for a little while, and I'm pleased with it. Im playing on the casual mode as I wanted a relaxing puzzle and not be rushed with the timer.

[@Thornius]

Excited to pick this up if I can find it for cheap! Had never even heard of the original before this one was announced.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@knightdriver3592]

My wife and I loved playing Captain Toad together, so this is gonna be a must for us.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@Tiger2685]

@@Ihatevideogames334 Sweet. Thanks for typing that out.

[@BunchaNothin]

It's great to hear it has so many levels and co-op play. I had the impression it was quite short, so it's good to hear it has so much content. Games like this don't quite resonate with me, though I think I'd consider it if it wasn't at Nintendo full-price. This definitely seems like a game that should be cheaper, like Metroid prime.

[@briandadude]

It's $50 so not quite full price. I expect we'll see it for $40 or less within a few months.

[@michaelcastoria]

You hope they never lower prices for first party games.

[@BunchaNothin]

@@michaelcastoria sorry if my comment was confusing, I'm saying that some Nintendo first-party games are priced too high for what they are. There should be more examples of variable pricing, like we see with Metroid prime.

[@charlieg6913]

​@@briandadudeDon't hold your breath. 😤

[@jesssealey6552]

Was hoping Glen would get the chance to do a full review of this, hopefully his wife didn't hog the game like she did with Pikman 4 😅. Happy Gaming Glen!

[@sebastien9704]

Love you guys, one of the only few people i can trust on your reviews. so rare this days. keep the good work.

[@Orpheusftw]

I was planning on skipping this, but you talked me into it. This is a much better game than I expected. If anyone _thinks_ they might be interested, just grab it. 👍

[@Kraken54321]

I haven't played the original, so I picked this up today.

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@ppbunt]

Never played the original, I think I will give the demo a try, this looks fun!

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@Biggfranks88]

"All Cleared!" 🥇 The game was fun. I remember i had Donkey Kong on the Gameboy.

[@animalsandlegos4525]

I started playing last night. So fun yet challenging.

[@sethtroudt]

It's a blast, goes by way too quick.

[@sayuriartsy5108]

As a huge fan of the GBA game, I did like this a lot. It handles just as well and looks a lot nicer. But I won't deny that I was actually hoping that the score system would still be in-tact, if only so I could be pushed to efficiency like I used to be. Could have been even expanded upon with online leader boards for each stage.

[@tekken3omm45]

I played this game back in the day one of my favorites

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@jockcooper8888]

I played the original and it was one of my favorite games back in the day. Can't wait to give this remake a try.

[@ceo.of.cinema]

I am genuinely having so much fun!!

[@NEMOsleeps24]

Love this game and the mini games. This was an easy preorder for me. I wish they would put Donkey Kong 94 on Switch Online

[@Ihatevideogames334]

I HATE Mario vs Donkey Kong I HATE Remake I HATE Remastered I HATE Super Mario Games I HATE Donkey Kong Games I HATE Nintendo

[@austinsheehan3994]

I can't be the only one thinking Nintendo dropped the ball on this big time by not having Donkey Kong be a playable character.

[@4nothernpc]

I cannot unsee Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong

[@Matthew7772005]

I really enjoyed the demo. I will pick up a physical copy. I appreciate the review.

[@jkatt100]

Played a LOT of the original as a kid. Picked it up today and 100% beat world one immediately. But it’s worth every penny for the nostalgia and the looks!

My sister had a GBA. I played mainly two games: Mario Kart and FFT. My hands and fingers used to hurt after playing Mario Kart.😂😂

[@chambers0188]

Did you play LM or SMALS?

@@chambers0188 no idea what you mean

[@andrewmadaus8228]

My kids and I really enjoy this…even though it is not a challenge. I would have preferred the original Game Boy game, but this is adorable.

[@BillScott-rc9bu]

Never played the original, wasn't even aware of it's existence to be honest. Looks good, I could see myself having a nice relaxing afternoon playing this one.

[@DarkAnomaly]

Played the original a long time ago but I didn't think I would be that bothered about this however after watching your Review I am now so many thanks 👍

[@Formie400]

Loved the original, and I’m loving the remake, it starts off easy, but gets way more complex later on, and I love games that do that! The only problem I have with this game, is that its price tag is a bit too steep for a remake of a 2004 game, and the game is a bit too generous with lives. The bonus stages are great, but if they kept it out of classic mode, I would’ve been fine with it. Other than that, 9/10 for me, an excellent remake!

[@paulblyth9793]

Although the demo is short, it definitely got me interested in the game. This SwitchUp review has made me stick it on the buy list

[@Salrous]

I was looking at this game this morning and debating if buying it

[@johngalt2069]

I was excited when it was announced because I’ve loved all the mini Mario games. I grabbed the dsi ware one when the 3DS shop shut down. Unfortunately I’m gonna pass for now since I played the original. Probably grab physical on sale someday though.

[@AngryMiddleAgedMan]

Already beat the game. Is very easy and straight foward. Its a fun game. Not worth $50 though.

[@AG-bp3ll]

Loved it on the GBA and I'm loving this new version. Day one pick up for me.

[@Romano_TV]

This game looks so familiar nice montage!

[@dxhbk1985]

This game is great…..I played this for the first time on the Wii U eshop when I purchased from the e-shop in 2022 before it closed down…. It’s a fun pick and play whenever you want….. I hope they remake Wario Land 4 GBA next that would be cool to see

[@unicornlover7115]

Loving this game right now i ised to play it on GBA back in the day. I absolutely love 2d plateformers (i know im in the minority here but i have horrible depth perception which makes 3d platformer games difficult for me) this game gave me so much nostalgia that im thinking of getting cooking mama as well just because that was another game i used to play on DS as a kid 😅 Edit: just looked up a review for cooking mama and I was disappointed to see they didn't utilize the touch screen for gameplay I might just have to hunt down the DS version instead for the sake of nostalgia

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

I’ve had Mario versus donkey Kong for about a couple of days now and I’m very much enjoying it. I think if you don’t compare it to the GBA original and don’t have the nostalgia for it like I don’t since I never paid original then I think it’s a good game, I think people complaining about the price are a little bit harsh, it’s one of the cheaper first part Nintendo games for switch and yes it’s not AAA game but I enjoy it for what it is not every game has to be difficult and challenging to be fun.

[@Heatseekingwookie]

i just want something that can fill the captain toad shaped void in my heart.

[@meamverysmart]

That's how I felt, but this doesn't look as good as treasure tracker, and I don't know 50 seems a bit steep, and trust me I own pretty much every mario plus mario related game on the switch

[@xenondoro8573]

​@@meamverysmart Yeah, I'll wait for a sale. The game's been getting 7's across the board with reviewers saying it's very light in content and challenge. Might make a nice little game on a boring day but there are better puzzle games out there.

[@meamverysmart]

@@xenondoro8573 If they had a level maker and you could play peoples levels online that would be a game changer

[@Lock2002ful]

If you like the old donkey kong games, Mario and Lemmings, you’ll be happy with this. Totally worth the price of admission.

[@Ephesians-yn8ux]

@@meamverysmartit will never get cheaper, only more expensive and harder to find as time goes on

[@Mr.Vetkoek]

Let's go! I didn't play the original so I have no expectations for this yet.

[@kennycarter5682]

im sad, they seemed to of removed the coolest death. by removing fall damage death on skull, boo on another note, its so easy, ill likely beat the whole game within a day if i play all day

[@bluefox9er]

Played this back in the day. It was ROCK HARD!

[@ilbroducciore]

T-that’s wha… no never mind

[@shadowscribe]

Oh wow I didn't even process they could've done this in Wonder's art style. To be fair the two games were probably being worked at the same time. Also, the movement is slightly limited in ways that already feels a hair off in the evergreen 3d, and would've been even more pronounced in style as animated as Wonder.

[@ChickenPerm]

Donkey Kong pissed at Nintendo's business practice of not stocking store w/ enough product...🤯🤣

[@stevesteve0521]

I hate to be that guy but why on earth would they have a classic and casual mode and then remove the score system entirely. Classic mode should have been exactly how the classic gba game was and casual mode could’ve been the baby mode, removing the score system entirely takes away any difficulty the game originally had. Also it doesn’t seem like you can jump on ladders anymore something the original let you do as well and Mario just feels he has less mobility in general in this one. It’s an okay remake but definitely does not replace the original

[@julianx2rl]

T H I S ! ! ! That's a complete disgrace! Without the scoring system this game is just some mediocre platformer with puzzle elements. The thing that made this a Puzzle Platformer was figuring out the optimal* way to beat it in order to achieve the high-score!

[@stevesteve0521]

@@julianx2rl 100 percent agreed, I’m very disappointing honestly, this game was my most anticipated game to play this year since I love the gba game but unfortunately I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone especially for that price.

[@jjj123492]

I want a Golden sun remake.

[@Its_PizzaTime]

The original is a childhood favorite of mine and this remake is…. definitely that game, but with pretty visuals. I dunno, this felt like kind of a weird one for them remake. It’s still good, but if you have no nostalgia for it then hold off until you can find it cheaper

[@krisd.2096]

Wonderful review! Unravels a bit in minute 9.

[@armandogavilan1815]

This is what a great crafted game looks, plays and sounds, a tad on the easy side but still a very recommended purchase.

[@That1PissedOffBoomer]

This game is fantastic my girlfriend bought it for me on Valentine's Day Nintendo life only gave it a 7 but I'm tired of games getting lower ratings just because they are not hard who cares if it's not hard it's really fun. And besides from what they said it has some end-game content that really does get challenging

[@kevinphelps5807]

Forgot how much I enjoyed these games

[@Oceane1803]

If you've played the original, you'll know that they removed ALL the charm from the cutscenes. They removed a few elements of the original story, they removed Mario talking full sentences and having various emotions... And even in game, some enemies used to have some pretty cool and unique sound effects. I often use Bob-Ombs as an example, but now in the remake, the Bob-Ombs are silent outside of beeping before exploding. And it's only one example. The original had a cut level editor feature. A good remake would have added that back in. That would have been so cool. But all the personality and soul have been sucked out of this game (and out of Mario who just became a bland woohoo man who repeats "Hey, wait !" constantly) with this remake. Play the original instead. It's better.

[@juststatedtheobvious9633]

Aria of Sorrow deserves a full remake. Only the graphics and sound keep it from being the best of the Symphony style Castlevania games.

[@JamieVauxnut1]

I had no intention of playing this game but someone bought it for me as a gift . Having just played 64,Sunshine,Galaxy, Odyssey and Wonder in that order this is by far the worst of the bunch for sure . Playing in classic mode for an hour or so a day i was done in around a week and that includes playing back through the whole game in expert mode . Very simple game with next to nothing that caught my attention. Usually every mario game has a cool little quirk or cut scene but I've just seen this all before , i wouldn't recommend it if im being honest

[@ty_sylicus]

I think it's cool that they remade this hard to access game for a new audience.

[@mrpmp5384]

Great review. I didn’t know this was a remake of sorts but Nintendo didn’t do a great job of advertising and selling this game. All previews about it from them actually turned me away from this game.

[@artursmenezes]

I would love to see a Lemmings remake.

[@dadou193]

Since this is a remake from 2004 and it's a 2D game that looks pretty similar to the original version, there's no reason why it's so expensive on the digital store ... it should be priced 10-15$ max.

[@kelleykirven7541]

I loved March of the Minis and its sequel on the DS, which were very different games than the original MvDK. I think they could work on th switch but they'd have to sell with a stylus...

[@klowerkat.]

Your final verdict is... GUILTY! (phighting ref)

[@ClassicBoxingMatches]

"Mini mario to find"... more like Mini Mario to reach. They arnt hidden.

[@bkillinm]

I would love to see Final Fantasy tactics advance & golden sun yes remakes on the switch, wouldn’t mind Metroid fusion or zero mission as well if Nintendo wants to throw us those as well

[@queqhoirul3048]

Still a Good Remake in my opinion like Mario RPG even tho you can't change the old style graphic.

[@PLUG313x]

I wish they would have remade Donkey Kong '94 instead but I'm good with this one for now

[@Apache-Helicopter]

I look forward to playing this.

[@MrAllansito]

Beautiful game, great gameplay, clever puzzles, loving it so far 😍

[@grahamwalker2168]

I had donkey Kong 94- must have been about 7. I liked it but it was too hard for 7 year old me to complete. I seem to remember being stuck on a pirate ship

[@pun_games]

Looks like a good game to relax while playing. Though $50 is pretty cheap for a game these days. I applaud them for the pricing.

[@nxrth2172]

Is this a Remake from this game what i play in the 1980 on Atari 2600? Mario Bros?

[@juststatedtheobvious9633]

No. It's very different. But you might want to try the GBA remake included with the Mario Advance games.

[@Fredderzz]

When I was younger I had a 2ds and I got Mario vs dk2 when I had it and I got a different 2ds recently to mod and I put Mario vs dk 1 on it because I heard it was getting ported to the switch and it’s amazing and I played demo on my switch and it’s fun

[@leemorse7851]

It’s Mario! Of course I will buy it!

[@yaldash3592]

I'm not super into platformers so will probably wait for a sale before I pick this one up.

[@sierstilez]

another great review by the GOATS

[@tanzolo4487]

I honestly think the Demo for this game will hurt the game’s sales more than help it. I love it tho.

[@Christophoronomicon]

Great review as usual! I tried the demo on the Eshop but found the game didn't quite interest me as much as I thought it would. So it'll be a pass for me. Especially at that price. Maybe if the demo had been a little longer (with at least one boss fight for instance!) it would have attracted me more...

[@broken1394]

Still got my GBA copy of this! Sorry to be boring but Golden Sun is the remake i'd like to see.

[@keyboard_g]

Its interesting that they didnt use the Mario Wonder art style.

[@GameAGuy]

Definatly not worth 50$. This should be a 20$ select.😊

[@rml695]

I played both DK94 and Mario v DK on the GBA. I want to see DK94 on the Game Boy NSO emulator.

[@TinyGuy97]

I really enjoy this game but the remaster music and lack of iconic phrases from the original did disappoint me not gonna lie. Mario vs Donkey Kong was the first Mario game I ever played. So I was hoping this remake would be the definitive version of this classic game. It is good but in some parts I can't help but feel the game has been rushed.

[@gt3racer2187]

In terms of GBA, the obvious answer is Mother 3, but I’m just happy to see Golden Sun on Nintendo Switch Online.

[@Gatefan1565]

I remember playing the original, oh so long ago. 😅

[@SiroBenju]

Golden. Sun. Slap the Link's Awakening art style on it. Put both games in the remake as an Act 1 and Act 2. Print money!

[@NightmareLink110]

I'd buy that in a heartbeat. Love the GBA Golden Sun games!

[@jamesmcdonough4901]

Nintendo should remake Donkey Kong 94 on the Gameboy. Like Link's Awakening.

[@SwitchUpYt]

That would be great!

[@borisdg]

This is a REMAKE and not REMASTER and that's why you don't have the option to switch the visuals. Tomb Raider remaster is built/based on the OG game code/engine, while this is absolute new and separate project based on the "ModuleSystem" from many recent 1st party Switch games.

[@borisdg]

It's possible, but not straightforward like building on the existing codebase.@@Carlos_Jr1984

[@PigeonGoGaming]

Played the GBA original and enjoyed it. But Nintendo is smoking something if they think this game is worth $60

[@kakadu2004]

I found Wonder extremely disappointing but this seems like my kind of game. Can't wait to try it. Amazing review, too!

[@UndeadEggmiester]

Honestly I didn't know this was a remake of the first one.. I thought it was a new game .

[@GamesNShit]

i want a donkey 94 remake

[@nctrnlmjsty8719]

Should be 29.99 reminds of the same creative level of a game like Captain Toad

[@IkeNLD]

Completed W1 and W2 today. I hope the other ‘worlds’ are more challenging because W1 and 2 are way too easy.

[@jonathanwilliams6621]

I think it's a great game even though it lacks for the price, it would have better value if it would have been an all stars collection starting with dk 94 & new play control for the ds games..

[@Ser-Smiley]

It's a me, Mario! Wahoo!

[@Nedwig747]

There's nothing wrong with this game to me, but I dunno, it just doesn't pop to me. I'm not super excited to pick this one up immediately. I do hope those that are super excited for this one though really enjoy it

[@ricardoluna4402]

Golden sun would be ideal