Mario and Donkey Kong, two iconic video game characters with a long history of rivalry and friendship, have finally crossed paths in a unique way. Thanks to a skilled ROM programmer named RainbowSprinklez, Mario has been unlocked as a playable character in a hacked version of the classic SNES game Donkey Kong Country.
In this new version, appropriately titled DKC X Mario, players can control Mario through the familiar levels of Donkey Kong Country. This is not just a simple sprite swap – Mario’s entire moveset had to be engineered into the game, as it did not exist in the original code. Mario can now spin around, double jump, carry items, and even ride Yoshi, just like in Super Mario World.
Despite these new additions, the core of the game remains the same. The levels, enemies, and overall gameplay of Donkey Kong Country are unchanged. However, the music has been replaced with tracks from other popular Nintendo games like Mario, Zelda, and Mega Man, adding a fresh twist to the nostalgic experience.
RainbowSprinklez created this hack simply because of their love for Mario, and they have made it available for download for anyone interested in trying it out. However, it is worth noting that Nintendo has a history of shutting down fan-made projects like this, so it might be a good idea to give it a try sooner rather than later.
For fans of both Mario and Donkey Kong, this hack offers a unique opportunity to experience a classic game in a whole new way. Whether you’re a seasoned Donkey Kong Country player looking for a fresh challenge or a Mario enthusiast curious to see how he handles in a different environment, DKC X Mario is definitely worth checking out. Who knows, maybe this crossover will inspire even more creative collaborations between beloved video game characters in the future.
