Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Nintendo Switch (NSW)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong for Nintendo Switch (NSW)
16-02-2024
Platform, Puzzle
Nintendo Software Technology
16-02-2024
Platform, Puzzle
Nintendo Software Technology
Nintendo
A remake of the first game in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, originally released for the Game Boy Advance. In this puzzle-platformer, the player controls Mario in a quest to recover the Mini Marios kidnapped by his eternal rival, Donkey Kong. Run, jump, and backflip your way to rescuing the stolen Mini-Mario toys in this puzzling twist on Mario action. Obstacles like spikes, moving platforms, and falling bricks stand in your way—put your brain to work and figure out the best way to reach the Mini-Marios.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is currently rated Playable on EmuRank, and Eden is the recommended first emulator overall.
EmuRank currently tracks 14 reports for this game across 5 emulators and 2 operating systems, so the guidance below reflects a broad testing base rather than a single setup.
Compatibility Verdict
This verdict uses EmuRank's six-level compatibility scale. The compatibility levels guide explains what Perfect, Playable, Ingame, Intro, Loadable, and Nothing mean when you compare emulator results.
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90% of selected reports reach Playable or better across 10 reports in the current scoring window.
Playable means the strongest current emulator evidence suggests this is the game's best supported compatibility tier. Medium confidence means the recommendation is reasonably supported, but additional reports would solidify it further.
Compatibility and confidence are separate signals. EmuRank tracks the full report history for this game, but the public ranking gives priority to the strongest current scoring window for each emulator.
How EmuRank Scores This Game
EmuRank currently tracks 14 reports for Mario vs. Donkey Kong across 5 emulators and 2 operating systems.
For ranking purposes, reports are ordered by relevance using votes, freshness, and source quality. This means the most trusted and recent reports carry more weight in the final recommendation.
Eden has 10 total tracked reports for this game, and all of them are inside the current scoring window.
Why Eden Is Recommended
Eden is the current first recommendation because it combines the strongest compatibility evidence with the most convincing scoring window for this game. All 10 tracked reports for this emulator are inside the current scoring window.
90% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Community results are consistent and point in the same direction.
Best Emulator by Operating System
The same emulator leads across all operating systems with available data. Individual OS confidence levels may still vary based on report volume and consistency.
100% Playable or better · 9 report s
Eden delivers Perfect on Android with high confidence across 9 reports (100% Playable or better).
0% Playable or better · 1 report
Early evidence on Windows: Loadable via Eden (Low confidence, 1 report). More data would strengthen this result.
Compare Emulators for This Game
Eden currently leads Citron in the available evidence. The gap looks meaningful, but the comparison is still sensitive to additional coverage and fresher reports.
The remaining emulators show lower compatibility or confidence on this game. The table below includes their full evidence for completeness.
| Emulator | Compatibility | Playable+ | Scoring window | Total reports | Confidence | Consensus | Notes |
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| Eden ★ Best | Playable | 90% | 10 | 10 | Medium | strong | — |
| Citron | Perfect | 100% | 1 | 1 | Low | strong | Thin evidence |
| Sumi | Perfect | 100% | 1 | 1 | Low | strong | Thin evidence |
| Kenji-NX | Perfect | 100% | 1 | 1 | Low | strong | Thin evidence |
| Sudachi | Perfect | 100% | 1 | 1 | Low | strong | Thin evidence |
Emulator Snapshots
Eden is the current first recommendation. EmuRank tracks 10 reports for this emulator on this game, with 90% reaching Playable or better in the scoring window. Confidence: Medium. Strongest on Android.
Citron has limited data on this game (1 report, Low confidence). More reports would clarify its standing.
Sumi has limited data on this game (1 report, Low confidence). More reports would clarify its standing.
Kenji-NX has limited data on this game (1 report, Low confidence). More reports would clarify its standing.
Sudachi has limited data on this game (1 report, Low confidence). More reports would clarify its standing.
Testing Coverage and Data Sources
EmuRank currently tracks 14 reports for this game across 5 emulators and 2 operating systems.
The report base is also detailed: 14 include configuration text, 14 include GPU data, 13 include device details, and 7 include notes. That makes the report history below useful not only for the verdict, but also for comparing real-world setups.
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ReportsCompatibility Reports and Setup History
Sign in to add a reportThe summaries above explain the current recommendation, but the raw reports below remain the best place to inspect exact emulator versions, operating systems, hardware notes, and edge cases. They also show where successful and unsuccessful setups differ, which is why EmuRank keeps the full report history visible on the page.
14 report s tracked for this game. Use the filters below to narrow by emulator, OS, or compatibility level.
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| Eden | 0.1.0 | Android | Perfect | 62.9 | 0 | Grin Reaper | ||
| Citron | 0.12.25 | Android | Perfect | 66.6 | +1 | CJ | ||
| Eden | 0.0.4 | Android | Perfect | 62.1 | 0 | Oconowoc | ||
| Eden | 0.0.4 | Android | Playable | 66.3 | +2 | Mexicutioner | ||
| Eden | 0.0.3 | Android | Perfect | 64.9 | +2 | MIG Welder | ||
| Sumi | 9.4.0 | Android | Perfect | 61.9 | +1 | Choco | ||
| Kenji-NX | 2.0.3 | Android | Perfect | 70.9 | +6 | Pervert Chimp | ||
| Eden | 0.0.3 | Windows | Loadable | 61.6 | +1 | WdgarEright | ||
| Eden | 0.0.3 | Android | Perfect | 64.3 | +2 | Mexicutioner | ||
| Eden | 0.0.3 | Android | Perfect | 56.7 | 0 | Lemonload | ||
| Eden | 0.0.3 | Android | Perfect | 69.2 | +6 | Magix | ||
| Eden | 0.0.3 | Android | Perfect | 62.4 | +2 | Ketamine Dealer | ||
| Eden | 0.0.2 | Android | Playable | 53.8 | 0 | The Law | ||
| Sudachi | 1.0.15 | Android | Perfect | 52.2 | 0 | Zoltax'D. Kidd |
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Emulator FAQ
- Is Mario vs. Donkey Kong playable on EmuRank right now?
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong currently shows Playable compatibility on EmuRank, based on 14 reports across Nintendo Switch. Compatibility describes the strongest current evidence, while confidence describes how stable that recommendation is.
- What is the best emulator for Mario vs. Donkey Kong?
- Eden is currently the recommended first emulator for Mario vs. Donkey Kong — 90% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Confidence is Medium. EmuRank tracks 10 total reports for this emulator on Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and all of them are inside the current scoring window. Check the OS breakdown above for platform-specific guidance.
- Why does EmuRank recommend Eden for Mario vs. Donkey Kong?
- EmuRank ranks emulators by combining compatibility evidence with confidence derived from report count and consistency. Eden currently achieves the highest combined score for Mario vs. Donkey Kong. See the Why Eden Is Recommended section above for the full breakdown.
- How many reports does EmuRank track for Mario vs. Donkey Kong?
- EmuRank currently tracks 14 reports for Mario vs. Donkey Kong. These reports cover multiple emulators and operating systems. Each emulator recommendation is based on its own highest-relevance scoring window, not the raw full history alone.
- Does the best emulator for Mario vs. Donkey Kong change by operating system?
- Results can vary by OS. Current OS breakdown: Android: Perfect via Eden; Windows: Loadable via Eden. Check the Best Emulator by Operating System section above for the full per-OS picture.
- What should I do if my setup differs from the recommendation?
- Start with the emulator recommended for your specific OS in the section above. If your OS shows weaker evidence, check the raw reports below for recent setups that match your hardware. You can also submit a report to help expand the evidence base.
- How recent is the current compatibility data for Mario vs. Donkey Kong?
- EmuRank recalculates compatibility automatically whenever a new report is submitted or voted on. Check the compatibility calculated date near the top of the page for the last update time. The raw reports below show exact dates for each individual test.
Help keep this recommendation current
Even stable recommendations need fresh reports. New emulator versions, newer drivers, and confirmation setups help catch regressions, improvements, and version-specific changes before the ranking goes stale.