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NES 1 Player Educational Hi kids! It's time to do some math problems! Now, in this situation, most kids would complain because they want to play their NES. But now, thanks to Nintendo, kids with ADD can learn math too! Donkey Kong Jr. Math was made so dumb kids wouldn't feel left out in math class (Not that they would be paying any attention anyway). Or, DKJ Math could have been made to appease uppity parents who actually believe that drivel about video games rotting your brain. Was this campaign successful? Well, I will let you, the viewer answer that question. Just ask your self a couple of things: "Did Nintendo ever make any more educational games?" and "Donkey Kong Jr. Math is rare, isn't it?". No and Yes. So obviously, that brings us to the conclusion: EDUCATION AND VIDEO GAMES DON'T MIX GODDAMMIT!!!!! The game is laid out a lot like that of Donkey Kong Jr., with you climbing vines and stuff answering math problems. Yippeeeee. If you failed to see the sarcasm in that last point, get out. now. There are 3 game modes, the first being one where Donkey Kong Sr. gives you a number, and you have to add, subtract, and divide the number to get it. The second one is much the same, but with bigger numbers. (5th graders beware!!! They can get a little tricky!) The third is one is where you choose what type of problem you get, like multiplying large number or long division (yes, long division, now come out of that closet.... it's okay... everything will be alright... yessss...). I guess the object is to get the highest score from getting problems right, but this game sure won't get you any phD's that's for sure. I have a problem with the audience that this game is aimed at. They are 3rd, 4th or 5th graders who can't do math, because mommy dropped them, or smoked around them, or drank while pregnant with them. This means that these kids who would be playing this game are pretty much hopeless already. They will be our future's wife-beaters, dropouts, drug users, pimps, etc. The only thing this game could help them with is knowing how much coke to weigh out or the amount of cash to give their hoes, or the bruises are on their wife's face. Graphics: The graphics aren't that bad in this game. For being one of the original 17 NES games, it's not bad. If you saw Donkey Kong, then this is the same thing. Same sprites, backgrounds, etc. But, the original games had their limitations, and this game is subject to those limits. They aren't that good compared to Megaman or something, but they get the job done and aren't that boring. Sound: Other than the annoying beeps DKJ makes when he walks around, the music fits the game and doesn't get completely annoying. That is pretty surprising, actually. I figured in a game like this, the music would be about as entertaining as the game itself. But the music is light years better than this game's fun factor. Control: The controls in this game are simple, all you need is one button to jump around. One thing I like about this game is that you swing around on the vines and stuff and that is cool for a little while. I have nothing against these controls and it is good that DKJ will go wherever you point him because we don't want to piss off DKJ by getting questions wrong! Frustration: Unless you have to wear a helmet all the time, this game won't be that frustrating. The questions are easy, and can be answered by anyone with half of a brain. Believe me, unless you are REALLY REALLY dumb, you won't be throwing any controllers around over this one. ......BOTTOM LINE: This game is not fun at all. I went about 10 seconds playing it before my head exploded. It is boring as shit, has no entertainment value whatsoever. I mean, the least they could have done to spicen things up a little was to get those chicks from Hot Slots in here to take something off every time you got a question right. The only thing that this game has going for it is that it is a pretty rare find. (A- on the NES Rarity List) The only reason I would get this game would be for collection purposes, or if I wanted it for someone I knew who IS A TOTAL DUMBASS. -gimmethebaaawl