Summary
- Release Year: 1982
- Genres: Arcade, Platform
- Platforms: Atari 2600
- Developers: Tigervision
- Publishers: Tigervision
King Kong (1982): A Classic Arcade Adventure
King Kong is an arcade game released in 1982 by Nintendo. The player controls an unnamed protagonist who must climb the Empire State Building and rescue a woman from King Kong’s clutches. The game is a side-scroller, and the player must avoid obstacles and enemies while climbing to the top of the building.
King Kong was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered to be one of the greatest arcade games of all time. The game has been ported to numerous home consoles, and it is still enjoyed by gamers today.
Gameplay
The player controls the protagonist with a joystick and two buttons. The joystick moves the protagonist left and right, and the buttons make him jump and climb. The player must climb to the top of the Empire State Building while avoiding obstacles and enemies.
Obstacles include bombs that King Kong throws at the protagonist, as well as girders and other objects that can block his path. Enemies include bats, birds, and other creatures that can harm the protagonist.
The player has a limited amount of time to reach the top of the building. If the timer runs out, the protagonist will fall to his death. The player can earn bonus points by rescuing the woman as quickly as possible.
Development
King Kong was developed by Nintendo’s Research & Development 1 (R&D1) team, which was also responsible for developing other classic arcade games such as Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. The game was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto, who would later go on to create the Super Mario Bros. series.
King Kong was one of the first arcade games to use a side-scrolling format. The game was also one of the first to feature a licensed character.
Reception
King Kong was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, its challenging difficulty, and its iconic graphics. King Kong was also a financial success, selling over 200,000 arcade cabinets worldwide.
King Kong has been ported to numerous home consoles, including the NES, SNES, and Game Boy Advance. The game has also been released on various compilation discs and digital download services.
Legacy
King Kong is considered to be one of the greatest arcade games of all time. The game has been praised for its innovative gameplay, its challenging difficulty, and its iconic graphics. King Kong has also been credited with helping to popularize the side-scrolling format.
King Kong has been referenced in numerous other video games, movies, and TV shows. The game has also been the subject of several books and articles.
Conclusion
King Kong is a classic arcade game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s innovative gameplay, challenging difficulty, and iconic graphics make it a timeless classic.
Review Score
8/10
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