Did Donkey Kong come before Bowser?

Donkey Kong, more specifically Cranky Kong who bore the title at the time, is the first Mario antagonist, predating even Bowser.
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What came first Mario Bros or Donkey Kong?

Donkey Kong was released in 1981 and quite definitely featured Mario. Mario Bros. wasn't released until 1983, so the answer is Donkey Kong.
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Why did Bowser replace Donkey Kong?

Mario was now facing an army in a much more crazy kingdom through larger levels (compared to the rolling barrels and tall construction site he faced in Donkey Kong (the game), so while DK is a force to be reckoned with, someone else was needed to lead he army and be the big boss in charge: King Bowser.
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When did Donkey Kong first appear?

The first genuine platform game was Nintendo Company Ltd.'s Donkey Kong (1981), an arcade game in which Jumpman climbed up and down ladders and jumped from platform to platform while eluding a giant ape (Donkey Kong) on his way to rescuing a woman.
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Do Bowser and Donkey Kong get along?

Relationship with Donkey Kong

Bowser and Donkey Kong are often depicted as enemies.
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Donkey Kong & Bowser's Comedy of Love 🙉

Who is Bowser scared of?

Bowser Is Scared Of Clowns And Skeletons, But Also Nipples.
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Who would win Bowser or DK?

Wiz: While Donkey Kong was more agile and has battled people similar to Bowser like King K. Rool, these advantages weren't enough. Bowser had him outclassed in every single category, from strength to speed, you name it, he had it.
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Who is Donkey Kong's dad?

The Super Mario Bros Movie seems to have altered the Donkey Kong timeline and revealed that Cranky Kong is now Donkey Kong's father, not his grandfather.
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Is Donkey Kong a good or bad guy?

Donkey Kong first appeared as the titular antagonist of the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong (alongside protagonist Mario and damsel in distress, Pauline).
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Why did Bowser hate Mario?

As revealed in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, Bowser and Mario have been archenemies since they were infants. Bowser always wants to beat Mario and greatly dislikes him mainly for taking Princess Peach away from him.
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Was Mario bald in Donkey Kong?

Before Mario became super, he was the player character in the iconic arcade title Donkey Kong. Originally referred to as "Jumpman", he was later christened Mario and his story was fleshed out. However, in early artwork for Donkey Kong he was portrayed as a thin and crafty-looking fellow with a noticeably bald head.
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Who is Mario's nemesis?

Bowser. The King of the Koopas. Bowser is Mario's archrival and is always causing trouble in the Mushroom Kingdom. Bowser commands many underlings, including Koopas, Goombas, Bullet Bills, and Shy Guys.
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Is Mario or Donkey Kong older?

Though Donkey Kong is large in size, he acts as being still much younger than Mario (it was the opposite with Cranky Kong who is drastically older than Mario by at least one generation).
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What is Luigi's full name?

In September 2015, at the Super Mario Bros. 30th Anniversary festival, Miyamoto stated that Mario's full name was Mario Mario. As a result, this indirectly confirms Luigi's full name to be Luigi Mario.
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Who is Donkey Kong's nemesis?

Stealing the Banana Hoard

Rool's artwork from the game Donkey Kong Country. K. Rool first appeared in the game Donkey Kong Country as the main antagonist and final boss. In the game, he and the Kremling Krew came to Donkey Kong Island one stormy night intending to steal Donkey Kong's fabled banana hoard.
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Who is Donkey Kong's enemy?

Krusha. Krusha is the giant kremling that wears a camouflage tank top, limps, sports a mohawk and appears jolly but is nonetheless an enemy of the Kongs.
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Are Wario and Waluigi brothers?

Originally, Wario was established as the older brother of Waluigi. However, Mario Super Sluggers depicted them as friends in 2008, and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games stated they were unrelated in 2009.
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Does Bowser have a baby?

Baby Bowser is just a baby Bowser. Whereas Bowser Jr. is Bowser's son. Also, Baby Bowser is the chief villain in the Yoshi series and Bowser Jr. only appeared in one of the Yoshi Series.
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What race is Bowser?

Bowser is the King of the Koopas, anthropomorphic turtles that inhabit the world of the Mushroom Kingdom. Bowser differs greatly from the rest of the Koopa clan, which consists mainly of bipedal tortoises.
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Who would win Bowser or Hulk?

Technically, Hulk's strength incredible out matches bowser, and Bowser could never land a hit in hand to hand combat. But Bowser is able to survive the entire universe collapsing on top of him, and hulk couldn't kill him.
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Has Bowser ever beaten Mario?

How many times has Bowser successfully managed to defeat Mario? Almost to once in Paper Mario 64 with this magic star wand. But even with that power, the incompetent koopa king was still defeated by Mario in the end.
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Who is stronger Mario or Bowser?

But as many games have proven before, Bowser can be defeated. Mario and Luigi easily dominated Bowser in battle after harnessing the power of Super Star, thrashing him about until he couldn't stand up anymore. Not even his army could slow the Super Mario Bros. down in their invincible state.
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