Mario vs. Donkey Kong is apuzzleplatformer for theGame Boy Advance. Its gameplay and scenario are heavily inspired byDonkey Kong for theGame Boy, as it features the return of many elements from that game, such as the primary setting of a construction site, Mario's athleticism, his usage of thehammer, and his rivalry withDonkey Kong. It also borrows elements fromSuper Mario Bros. 2, especially in terms of Mario's more complex movement mechanics and how he can pick up and throw enemies and items. The level design ofMario vs. Donkey Kong is more puzzle-focused than previous platformers in the franchise; Mario must find the best route to complete the level by hitting switches and interacting with other objects, often in a specific order to reach the goal. This game spawned multiple sequels and became the first installment of theMario vs. Donkey Kong series; this is the only game in the series, however, to feature Mario himself as a playable character, since the later games have the player controlMini-Marios.

TheMushroom World Encyclopedia is a multilingual and open-content project which includes the independent encyclopedias covering theSuper Mario franchise from different areas of the world.

TheMushroom World Encyclopedia is a multilingual and open-content project which includes the independent encyclopedias covering theSuper Mario franchise from different areas of the world.