Donkey Kong

In the classic arcade phenomenon Donkey Kong, Nintendo unveiled its first breakout success, introducing iconic characters Mario (initially known as "Jumpman") and the mighty ape Donkey Kong. This influential platformer has Mario navigating through four industrial environments - a construction site, a cement factory, an elevator shaft, and a perilous girder removal zone - to rescue the beautiful Pauline from the clutches of the powerful Donkey Kong before time runs out. Notably, Donkey Kong was one of the first games to weave a narrative through simple cut scenes, setting a new standard for storytelling in video games.