Crazy Kong
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is an arcade game
created by Falcon, released in 1981 and is similar to Nintendo
's Donkey Kong
. Although commonly mistaken as a bootleg
version, the game is officially licensed for non-US
markets and is based on different hardware. The game retains all of the gameplay elements of Donkey Kong, but has all of the graphics redrawn and re-colorized. Crazy Kong is also known as the portmanteau Congorilla, Crazy Kong Part II, and Monkey Donkey.
There are two versions of the original Crazy Kong and Crazy Kong Part II; the differences of which are in minor cinematic artifacts and bugs, color palette choices and minor gameplay differences. Crazy Kong Part I shows no copyright or company name on the title screen. Crazy Kong (parts I and II) runs on modified Crazy Climber
hardware. In addition there are other versions of the game that run on Scramble
, Jeutel, Orca, and Alca hardware. The official versions of game came in two different stand up cabinets that featured a large and angry, rather than comic, ape embedded in the artwork. The cabinets were created by Zaccaria.
was created by Grandstand in 1981 that is very similar to Game and Watch titles of the time.
As Nintendo
released a sequel to Donkey Kong
called Donkey Kong Jr., Falcon released a cloned-sequel as well, entitled Crazy Kong Jr.
and the Commodore 64
.
Arcade game
An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, usually installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars, and amusement arcades. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, and merchandisers...
created by Falcon, released in 1981 and is similar to Nintendo
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
's Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong (video game)
is an arcade game released by Nintendo in 1981. It is an early example of the platform game genre, as the gameplay focuses on maneuvering the main character across a series of platforms while dodging and jumping over obstacles. In the game, Jumpman must rescue a damsel in distress, Lady, from a...
. Although commonly mistaken as a bootleg
Counterfeit
To counterfeit means to illegally imitate something. Counterfeit products are often produced with the intent to take advantage of the superior value of the imitated product...
version, the game is officially licensed for non-US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
markets and is based on different hardware. The game retains all of the gameplay elements of Donkey Kong, but has all of the graphics redrawn and re-colorized. Crazy Kong is also known as the portmanteau Congorilla, Crazy Kong Part II, and Monkey Donkey.
There are two versions of the original Crazy Kong and Crazy Kong Part II; the differences of which are in minor cinematic artifacts and bugs, color palette choices and minor gameplay differences. Crazy Kong Part I shows no copyright or company name on the title screen. Crazy Kong (parts I and II) runs on modified Crazy Climber
Crazy Climber
is a coin-operated arcade game produced by Nichibutsu in 1980. It was also released in North America by Taito America Corporation by UA Ltd. in 1982 for the Emerson Arcadia 2001 and other video game consoles. It is one of Nichibutsu's most highly-acclaimed video games in its library...
hardware. In addition there are other versions of the game that run on Scramble
Scramble (arcade game)
Scramble is a 1981 horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up, arcade game. It was developed by Konami, and manufactured and distributed by Stern in North America. It was the first side-scrolling shooter with forced scrolling and multiple distinct levels...
, Jeutel, Orca, and Alca hardware. The official versions of game came in two different stand up cabinets that featured a large and angry, rather than comic, ape embedded in the artwork. The cabinets were created by Zaccaria.
Differences from Donkey Kong
- The title screen of the game features either the text "Crazy Kong" or "Monkey Donkey" written in girders dependent upon which version is running. There is no graphic of Kong on the main screen. No copyright, just the year '1981'. The girder text does not flash different colours for a few seconds before stopping, as in Donkey Kong.
- The color palette has been almost completely changed; Part I and Part II have different palette choices.
- Most of the game graphics have been re-drawn; while Donkey Kong looks almost the same from a side view, his frontal appearance is noticeably different when he opens his mouth; he is taller and much more fierce looking.
- Many animations are removed. For example in the classic first level, barrels appear from Crazy Kong, as opposed to showing the rolling animations. He is locked in the horizontal roll animation but does not reach for the other barrels or move when rolling barrels vertically. Frames of animation are also removed at the beginning and ending of each level.
- The sound effects are altered and are generally more crude sounding. The background humming music is removed and Jumpman is given a digital sample "hugggh" sound when jumping. A lot of the in game sounds such as the "Kong chest beating" can also be found in the game Crazy ClimberCrazy Climberis a coin-operated arcade game produced by Nichibutsu in 1980. It was also released in North America by Taito America Corporation by UA Ltd. in 1982 for the Emerson Arcadia 2001 and other video game consoles. It is one of Nichibutsu's most highly-acclaimed video games in its library...
on those versions that run on its proprietary hardware. - Aspects of the game are considered slightly more difficult than Donkey Kong because the collision detectionCollision detectionCollision detection typically refers to the computational problem of detecting the intersection of two or more objects. While the topic is most often associated with its use in video games and other physical simulations, it also has applications in robotics...
is less forgiving and certain mechanistic elements of the game move faster. - The first level can be completed with the following cheat: Climb up the ladder at the far right of the bottom platform. Make sure Mario/Jumpman’s back is facing you while tapping the joystick until his right foot is hanging over the ledge. Jump off the platform. If done correctly, he’ll drop through the floor below and the level will be completed.
- The ghost-like flames that inhabit the 100m mark (the rivet level) are replaced with the oil-fire enemies that inhabit the other levels.
- After completing the 100m mark, the heart that would normally exist between MarioMariois a fictional character in his video game series, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Serving as Nintendo's mascot and the main protagonist of the series, Mario has appeared in over 200 video games since his creation...
and PaulinePaulinePauline may refer to:Religion*An adjective referring to St Paul the Apostle or a follower of his doctrines*An adjective referring to St Paul of Thebes, also called St Paul the First Hermit...
is positioned right near the round indicator.
Differences in Part I
- When entering a high score, any character of the twelve allotted that is not used will be replaced with a dash (-).
- Most of the steel girders have been switched from a magenta/purple color to a neon green color, including the title screenTitle screenA title screen is the initial screen of a computer, video, or arcade game after the credits and logos are displayed of the game developer and game publisher. Earlier title screens often included all the game options available while modern games have opted for the title screen to serve as a splash...
. - Mario wears the brown and muddy-red colors similar to those that are shown in the original Super Mario Bros.Super Mario Bros.is a 1985 platform video game developed by Nintendo, published for the Nintendo Entertainment System as a sequel to the 1983 game Mario Bros. In Super Mario Bros., the player controls Mario as he travels through the Mushroom Kingdom in order to rescue Princess Toadstool from the antagonist...
, except in the 100m level, where he is shown in a corrupted orange and green palette. - The sounds are entirely composed of ones taken from Crazy ClimberCrazy Climberis a coin-operated arcade game produced by Nichibutsu in 1980. It was also released in North America by Taito America Corporation by UA Ltd. in 1982 for the Emerson Arcadia 2001 and other video game consoles. It is one of Nichibutsu's most highly-acclaimed video games in its library...
. - On the 100m level, it is possible to touch and walk past Crazy Kong without losing a life.
Differences in Part II
- During attract mode, a scene is shown where Crazy Kong is breaking out of a jail/zoo along with a rudimentary one channel audio tune.
- Most of the steel girders have been switched from a magenta/purple color to an orange/red color, including the title screenTitle screenA title screen is the initial screen of a computer, video, or arcade game after the credits and logos are displayed of the game developer and game publisher. Earlier title screens often included all the game options available while modern games have opted for the title screen to serve as a splash...
. - After completing the 100m mark, the text "GIVE UP!!" appears.
- During round 2 and on (when L=02), gaps appear in the girders of the 25m mark (the sloped level)
- In the 25m level, some slopes are cut off so that they no longer go downward past the ladder.
- Unlike Part I, Mario has accurate/traditional colors.
Legacy
A handheld electronic gameHandheld electronic game
----Handheld electronic games are very small, portable devices for playing interactive electronic games, often miniaturized versions of video games. The controls, display and speakers are all part of a single unit. Rather than a general-purpose screen made up of a grid of small pixels, they...
was created by Grandstand in 1981 that is very similar to Game and Watch titles of the time.
As Nintendo
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
released a sequel to Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong (video game)
is an arcade game released by Nintendo in 1981. It is an early example of the platform game genre, as the gameplay focuses on maneuvering the main character across a series of platforms while dodging and jumping over obstacles. In the game, Jumpman must rescue a damsel in distress, Lady, from a...
called Donkey Kong Jr., Falcon released a cloned-sequel as well, entitled Crazy Kong Jr.
Ports
Crazy Kong was ported to several systems, most notably the ZX SpectrumZX Spectrum
The ZX Spectrum is an 8-bit personal home computer released in the United Kingdom in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd...
and the Commodore 64
Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced by Commodore International in January 1982.Volume production started in the spring of 1982, with machines being released on to the market in August at a price of US$595...
.