Donkey Kong Arcade on Intellivision – The Homebrew Game That Redefines Retro Gaming

Donkey Kong Arcade is a homebrew game developed by Carl Mueller Jr. and Intelligentvision for the classic Intellivision console, and it has redefined what’s possible on the system.

Released after years of speculation about the original Donkey Kong port, this version shows what could have been if the game had been given the attention it deserved in the 80s. Coleco’s original version of Donkey Kong for the Intellivision was met with disappointment, with some believing it was intentionally inferior to make the Colecovision look better. However, with the release of titles by Imagic showing off the system’s potential, the question remained: just how good could Donkey Kong have looked on the Intellivision?

In 2002, Carl Mueller Jr. decided to answer that question by developing Donkey Kong Arcade for the Intellivision, and the results are stunning. The main challenge was creating smooth, colorful graphics that could handle the numerous moving objects in each level without sacrificing performance. Initially, Carl experimented with the Intellivision's built-in EXEC but quickly realized that it couldn't meet the game's demands. So, he built his own graphics engine, pushing the console to its limits and making Donkey Kong Arcade a technical marvel.

This version of Donkey Kong Arcade includes all 4 classic arcade levels and intermissions, delivering a full-fledged arcade experience on the Intellivision. But that’s not all—it comes with an exciting new twist! Players can choose from multiple characters, each with unique strengths and weaknesses, adding a layer of strategy and variety to the gameplay.

With its smooth animations, colorful graphics, and faithful recreation of the arcade gameplay, Donkey Kong Arcade on the Intellivision is the game that should have been released in the 1980s. Carl Mueller Jr.'s dedication and vision bring a new level of excitement to retro gaming, and fans of both Donkey Kong and the Intellivision console will be thrilled by this labor of love.

Whether you're a retro gaming enthusiast or just curious to see what the Intellivision can do, Donkey Kong Arcade delivers an unparalleled experience. Relive the arcade classic with modern precision and discover the game as it was truly meant to be played on the Intellivision.

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