Mario vs Donkey Kong: Switch vs Game Boy Advance - An Excellent Remake!

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Tom and John check out the latest Switch remake of a Game Boy Advance classic - Mario vs Donkey Kong. Each level is recreated 1:1 to the original 2004 release, only this time using a visual style akin to the New Super Mario Bros games. As an extra bonus, we also get beautifully animated CG cut-scenes, based on the stills used in the Game Boy Advance version.
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00:00 Overview
00:42 Switch vs GBA Comparisons!
02:39 Donkey Kong 94 on Game Boy Revisited
11:31 Donkey Kong Design Chat
14:15 More Comparisons and Conclusion

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19 июн 2024

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@chutcentral 3 месяца назад

Tom Morgan is grossly underutilized on this channel.

@NCozy 3 месяца назад

The reason why there's no level editor is because the levels are constructed in a very... interesting way. They use tiles for the collision but the levels themselves are built from different chunks that are premodeled. It's a very weird approach to it but because of it including a level editor likely wouldve been a lot more work than they were willing to put in.

@legoboy7107 3 месяца назад

Yeah. Though I wonder what would have really stopped them from making the levels be built using a system akin to the 3D World style in Mario Maker 2. If they had from the start constructed the game with that kind of system then they could have easily included a level editor. Yeah with the path they DID take with this that would be really hard to implement, but why not take the other path in the first place?

@NCozy 3 месяца назад

@@legoboy7107 It's just easier to develop and optimize this way. Most tile based games use 2D tilesets, you mention SMM2 but that game was built from the ground up to be level editor this game wasnt. If adding a level editor isn't in the scope of the project then it wouldn't really make sense to build it around the idea that it might be implemented.

@bananachild1936 3 месяца назад

I've always wondered why Nintendo never gave Mario a handstand mechanic in subsequent Mario titles past this game. Also it's always a pleasure to hear Tom Morgan's delightfully articulate voice in a DF analysis video.

@RetroCrisis 3 месяца назад

I'm so glad Nintendo opted for full motion cinematics for the story moments, rather than using the still images. Also John, totally with you on Donkey Kong '94 - fantastic game!

@Marko-ij4vy 3 месяца назад

Would make no sense for the cinematics to have no motion. The only reason they were only static in gba is because gameboy advance probably couldnt handle full cinematics. They were full cinematics in the sequel for DS so that was what they intended anyway.

@FarmerSlideJoeBob 3 месяца назад

Oh ma man is also here😃😃

@RetroCrisis 3 месяца назад

@@FarmerSlideJoeBob broooo!

@N.i.E.M.O 3 месяца назад

Using still frame images would be a pretty low bar for a full-pricex Switch game... ...even for Nintendo.

@jerrysmart5010 3 месяца назад

I love how not only have they perfectly remade this game, but some changes like the super high quality clips and even changes like the look of the doors, keys and other objects just feel more Mario. Like the Mario Toy Company building is so much more charming.

@willuigi64 3 месяца назад

I used to play this game while waiting for my mom to finish her shift at Pizza Hut. Maybe I’ll get this for nostalgia. Or I’ll just play the original. Who knows.

@destroyermcw626 3 месяца назад

I know my Wii U or 3ds can play the Original

@wertywerrtyson5529 3 месяца назад

I’m happy to see 60fps native resolution games on the Switch lately. Currently enjoying Tomb Raider Remaster in the Switch because it runs so great on the OLED.

@N.i.E.M.O 3 месяца назад

I mean... If this game wasn't running at full resolution 60fps it would be pretty sad. ...even for Nintendo.

@mrs323 3 месяца назад

Always nice to hear Tom

@BENergizer1 3 месяца назад

Donkey Kong '94 is the last game with Donkey Kong that came out before Rare reimagined him in Donkey Kong Country, so the Mario vs Donkey Kong games have always been an interesting throwback for me, with them taking DK back to his roots in some ways but also keeping elements of the more codified version of the character.

@1meen1 3 месяца назад

Impressed at how in sync the cutscenes are to the slides from the GBA, not a single change in the pacing.

@76_SPZL 3 месяца назад

3:00 shot outs to DK 94, I loved how that game starts out basic but opens up substantially in scope as you advance.

@johnmarstall 3 месяца назад

I'd love a remake of that one - or even a rerelease.

@LordMarlle 3 месяца назад

A remake and a full blown reimagined sequel in a single cartridge. An incredible Game boy game

@At-sr1ry 3 месяца назад

94 should of been the one they remade

@zander3100 3 месяца назад

@@At-sr1ry exactly! Nobody cared about this minis shit (whoever says otherwise they just capping). Acrobat Mario in multi-screen puzzle levels is where it's at. Like, at least put the Super GB version on Switch Online ffs.

@mrhobs 3 месяца назад

@johnmarstall Did you guys know a remake was in development for GameCube? Blew my mind when I saw a brief clip of it. Look it up.

@waywardlaser 3 месяца назад

People will say this game is soulless, but it's just a simple puzzle platformer. Odyssey and Wonder already gave me the big, inventive Mario games on Switch. Not all of them need to shoot for the moon.

@KidAL0 3 месяца назад

I understand the perspective, but the original is the same game yet carries a certain mood/vibe that just isn’t present in the remake. Simplicity isn’t an excuse for a lack of style when it was done better on the GBA two decades ago. This “simple puzzle platformer” is also a first party Nintendo game now priced at fifty bucks

@Anthestudios 3 месяца назад

@@KidAL0 Exactly. The game just looks stale, while the GBA game is bursting with personality!

@Mrjonnyjonjon123 3 месяца назад

The original just had more personality. Those death animations still haunt me till this day lol

@thanksbetotap 3 месяца назад

They really put a lot of care and attention to detail into this game. It’s lovely.

@ViewtifulSam 3 месяца назад

Really fun and cool format for a remake, thanks for the video and discussion John and Tom

@yeahiknow9361 3 месяца назад

Tom Morgan is the 🐐 DF analyst.

@RmnGnzlz 3 месяца назад

I still think Donkey Kong 94 on the OG Game Boy is the best in the series, but this one was pretty fun too.

3 месяца назад

I've always loved this game and I was the only one out of my friends that popped off when they announced it on the Direct. I'm glad to see its made really well!

@Alexander5R 3 месяца назад

We need more Tom!

@bumpndump9643 3 месяца назад

Nice to have Tom for this one. Feel like we don't see him very often on DF anymore

@ianfisch7289 4 месяца назад

Awesome. Love Donkey Kong 94! Need to try this one. Great video!

@nathanstrik 3 месяца назад

Amazing game, and nice comparison between the two. Hats off to you and Tom, John! I always wished for a proper sequel to this game, instead of all the Mini Mario Toy sequels we ended up getting on DS and 3DS / Wii U (developed using the Nintendo Web Framework... remember that?). Those games were also fun, but I kinda like these small little action levels better.

@paulanderson929 3 месяца назад

I've been loving playing this game with my sons, looks and plays great. Thanks for the comparison.

@RicardoDRico 3 месяца назад

I really liked the comparison between the GBA and the new release really let's you see with clarity how the vision is presented now, good stuff both Tom and John in this one

@Nobodyknowsitall 3 месяца назад

1 of me fav. channels as is. Thanks!

@leospeedleo 3 месяца назад

When I was 5 years old my parents gave me a Mario Edition Gameboy Advance SP with the original game for Christmas 😢 I need to get this game ❤

@xtr.7662 3 месяца назад

I mean id be suprised if this didnt run at 1080p 60 even on switch

@richtersundeen6105 3 месяца назад

This really needs more content and there are so many other games in the series. If this package also redid the DS games in this style that'd be enough content but just the first one?

@deshaunx776 3 месяца назад

This game is proof that the Switch doesn’t need to be ousted. This is the type of game that Nintendo consumers want. Faster processing and better graphics only improve the overall experience to a point.

@Wexo 4 месяца назад

Love these original comparison videos and to hear two opinions about it, Tom obviously checked out the remake very extensively as well 👍

@CJP.-pq3kr 3 месяца назад

I thought Tom Morgan was dead!

@Bloodsack1 3 месяца назад

This and Ninja Five-O are my 2 favorites on GBA

@mathimatisk 3 месяца назад

this looks really neat, always loved DK94 on GB and Mario vs DK on GBA

@Lock2002ful 3 месяца назад

Awesome remake. Loving it so far. Hope they just remake all the other Mario vs Donkey Kong games as well and continue the series after that. Like John said, to me as well, this was a clear continuation of the DK94 game and I loved it.

@DigiDonkey 3 месяца назад

The anxiety between 07:27 - 07:30

@demantim 4 месяца назад

Dang, if this is music from the game they did a fantastic job. Really clean and elegant, but with a nice jazzy swagger. Reminds me of Link's Awakening 2019. EDIT: it is, thanks for mentioning it!

@metsallica 4 месяца назад

Indeed it is, and it was done in secret by the audio faculty of DigiPen, headed up by the original composer.

@TheSurfheart 3 месяца назад

Would love a remake of Donkey Kong 64

@thetechn1que518 3 месяца назад

Speaking of WayForward and performance problems on the Switch, is DF going to do a video on Contra: Operation Galuga?

@alumlovescake 3 месяца назад

"Remake" !?!? Thats a massive shame I was hoping it was a completely new game in the same style as the other games

@N.i.E.M.O 3 месяца назад

At the very least I feel this should have been a remade compilation of all the Mario vs DK games. I mean, the game looks 'fine'. It's about the bare minimum you'd expect on the Switch. And I feel that charging (almost) full price for this is absurd, but that is the Nintendo way...

@BasedSakurai2024 3 месяца назад

What happened to the guy that used to cover the 4KTVs on your channel back in the day?

@mrhobs 3 месяца назад

I’m glad I own this…. Somehow most people sleeping on it makes it even sweeter. Did not expect that lol

@Poever 3 месяца назад

“You see, Mario vs Donkey Kong uses…an adaptive resolution~”

@CheckmateStallioN 3 месяца назад

Especially for a game that even the gamecube could easily run with the same shaders. Another flop remake nobody asked for just like Mario RPG. Wake me up when they remake the SNES DK Country collection or at least the first game in the series or hell even DK Country Returns remake will do. Tropical Freeze masterpiece is not enough to save them. Only then will this company be relevant again

@rhysjones8506 3 месяца назад

Wtf are you talking about with GameCube... And also we know the country series are in an awkward place cause rare made those games... @@CheckmateStallioN

@WhnNinjasAttack 3 месяца назад

@@CheckmateStallioN ok

@olteration 3 месяца назад

@@CheckmateStallioNsay that again without crying mate

@PoliMaster64 3 месяца назад

@@CheckmateStallioN this game could not run on the GameCube you fool

@mrhobs 3 месяца назад

Now we just need that canceled DK ‘94 remake… check out the video of it here on RU-vid, amazing 2D art style!

@omegawii 3 месяца назад

Bring back Tom.

@kylerclarke2689 3 месяца назад

i LOVED this game on the GBA. You can pretty much depend on nintendo to pull out all of the stops when it comes to mario.

@axeldeeker5644 3 месяца назад

Are you guys going to cover Penny's big breakaway?

@the8thark 3 месяца назад

This feels very similar to the Bugs Bunny's Crazy Castle games on the NES/GB.

@StrtSlct 3 месяца назад

Absolutely rinsed the core campaign of this over the week and loved it.

@RoyHoy 3 месяца назад

I REMEMBER THIS GAME ON THE DSI!

@Kennykazey 3 месяца назад

It's interesting to me that they gave the green blocks a girder pattern, and not the red ones as a callback to other DK games. Perhaps because they thought players may expect them to behave differently then? The game is a neat recreation in a very similar way as Advance Wars. But to me it does feel like a simpler 2D version of Treasure Tracker these days.

@kamikazilucas 3 месяца назад

i love the look of this game, it shows you can have a game run at 1080p 60 and still look amazing, meanwhile totk looks way worse visually and runs at 30fps with awful taa effects

@vxconsulting 2 месяца назад

Hoping they keep making remakes of classic GBA games. Like Wario Land 4

@rob_i208 3 месяца назад

Donkey Kong's design is interesting to me. I'm still not a fan of Mario's design in the recent movie, but I was into DK's retro inspired redesign in that movie. It would make a lot of sense to use DK's movie design in this game but they chose to use very contemporary "New Supe-" and "DKC" designs for both Mario and DK.

@alexbrookner5331 3 месяца назад

I just bought this. What a great game. After odessey and bowsers fury I couldn’t find another game I enjoyed. Historically (before the switch) the only games I have ever enjoyed are super Mario world, Mario 64, street fighter 2 and actraiser (Puyo poyo, but don’t think that counts). I just can’t stop playing. Well worth the £40. I thought I was destined to be game less until the next 3D Mario came out. Please god make the next 3D Mario open world or sandbox. I just can’t get into galaxy or 3D world

@Adamtendo_player_1 3 месяца назад

The Switch has always been capable of this level of quality, I’m tired of people underestimating the Switch, it’s still a capable system despite its age and more powerful competitors like the Steam Deck, the Switch is still a fantastic system as this game shows and as for the comparison between the GBA original and Switch versions and the GBA version holds up very well even the stills vs the full cutscenes in the stack up well on the GBA.

@belstar1128 3 месяца назад

i really liked the one on game boy advance its underrated

@crowneproductions9908 3 месяца назад

I had the Gameboy Advanced, and the Gameboy Advanced SP back in the early aughts and I had no clue this thing was a remake. Never even heard of this game.

@verygoodfreelancer 3 месяца назад

it’s striking how soulless the switch version art is compared to the gba, nice to see df comment on it at 12:30

@nonewanted 3 месяца назад

Yes, such a shame

@QuentinMatthysBoeckmansYJ 3 месяца назад

I've missed Tom !

@mrhobs 3 месяца назад

Another cool thing is that the Switch version doesn’t have to scroll left and right nearly as much, given its new 16:9 aspect. Less motion, and you can better see where you’re going. Just easy on the eyes.

@johnmarstall 3 месяца назад

Wholesome content

@FakYuhGoogel 3 месяца назад

It's a solid remake, the change in visual design is a welcome one, even if its nothing special. I never liked the prerendered look specifically in the original GBA title, I feel like they could've gone for a nicer comic look like in the cover art.

@mrhobs 3 месяца назад

I feel like I was one of very few people planning to buy this, but I love this formula and had to have it ha. (DK 94 may be better, but still…)

@Marko-ij4vy 3 месяца назад

I still wish they would have remade donkey kong 94 instead. It would make a lot more sense imo. We would see levels from the classic arcade donkey kong in a modern remake, donkey kong Jr with modern visuals, the original game had great soundtrack but low quality due to being only 8bit so those tracks remastered with high quality would be great too. And final boss was a lot more epic than in Mario vs DK even though it played basically the same.

@iKickBullies 3 месяца назад

One of my fav GBA games. Never thought I'd see it remade. I'm still mad they didn't keep the game like this. They had to go and make it less mario and more toys.

@shinra358 3 месяца назад

Why the bonus levels have Lethal Weapon music lol

@mrp73 3 месяца назад

Do you think the AMD FSR1 symbol is there for the benefit of the Switch 2 and this game is set to upscale to 4k on it and take advantage of that technology then?

@JonnyLuscious 3 месяца назад

It's a fun game, but i dont think I can justify buying it again without more new content (if I had a player 2 to play with, maybe, but i dont). If somebody hasn't ever played it though and like puzzles, I'd definitely recommend it... Even if it is pretty easy.

@slowdaylight 3 месяца назад

seeing these side by side like this i'm honestly disappointed they ditched the industrial backlot backgrounds in favor of some too pleasant storefront scenery. i get it, i guess, but the original backdrops aren't depressingly harsh or anything and they fit the industrial traps you're navigating much better and that angular, future cityscape of the original is just more interesting than the samey extensions of the toy company

@Matt.Hurley 3 месяца назад

GBA was such a great release.

@BMW-sd6nn 3 месяца назад

love this game, never played the original

@haewymetal 3 месяца назад

Now do one for that metroid game, a complete downmake.

@peteparker22 3 месяца назад

You guys cover this game but not Banishers?

@jmi_music 3 месяца назад

I would like a remake of the game boy donkey kong 1994

@belstar1128 3 месяца назад

a remake (2024) of a remake (2004) of a remake (1994) of donkey Kong (1981)

@iuryPOG 3 месяца назад

fun video

@KarltheBarl 3 месяца назад

The minis… they’re coming…

@CDubya.82 3 месяца назад

Just give me more Donkey Kong

@9a3eedi 2 месяца назад

I hate to say this but this would work really well as a mobile game

@AlexanTheMan 3 месяца назад

Wouldn't mind if John headed up several DF Retros for GBA games

@MrCarpediem6 3 месяца назад

always hurts me a little bit inside to see these two (2) icons @ it .

@Kinggoken 3 месяца назад

Completely random comment but I really think Nintendo should have just made a remake of the Donkey Kong game from Gameboy and not Mario Vs Donkey Kong.

@st0rmchild 3 месяца назад

It looks fantastic, but also looks so easy that it'll be over in a couple hours.

@noahsabadish3812 3 месяца назад

depends on the level of challenge you seek. are you just going for the exit, or are you collecting all the presents and mini marios? the levels do ramp up in challenge; the levels shown here are mostly early-game. they’ve added two additional worlds as well

@st0rmchild 3 месяца назад

@@noahsabadish3812Good points. Maybe I'll check it out then. It does look fun.

@beng6149 3 месяца назад

This and SMRPG remakes are so soulless... Also the DS MvDK game is better. It had a level creator you can share online.

@CBARS82 3 месяца назад

I wish we had a remake of Donkey Kong 94 which is better than Mario Vs Donkey Kong imo. M vs D is still a good game.

@Vashkey 3 месяца назад

Baby vs Atomic Bomb

@METR0lD 3 месяца назад

I hate that they removed the mechanic of dying from fall damage. It really kills much of the challenge of the original. Still a fun time, but it's just not as good.

@Alex-in8jy 3 месяца назад

Very interesting point. Seems like it would have been a good candidate for something that varies between the Casual and Classic modes.

@SoyAntonioGaming 3 месяца назад

I don't like the enemy hitboxes in this game. If you're slightly off when you jump on top of an enemy, you take damage. Should be a couple of pixels more generous.

@_Quint_ 3 месяца назад

John Linneman

@nix2939 3 месяца назад

Just looks like it was made in Mario maker

@Svante 3 месяца назад

I prefer the Advance version. These cheap looking Nintendo remakes, looks like they belong on smartphones.

@greenboots5823 3 месяца назад

Imo the original MvD was the best I didn't like the sequels. This remake looks really good, but there's just to much to play now so I have to skip it.