DKAFE

Donkey Kong Arcade Frontend

An arcade game launcher based on Donkey Kong with incentives to play and unlock arcade games. It comes bundled with features and ready to go. You just need to provide your own dkong.zip.

A very short video review by GenXGrownUp - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_RtjCKfJuoo

An article on the Set Side B gaming blog - https://setsideb.com/romhack-thursday-dkafe/

Get DKAFE for your system

The latest releases are available to download from below. Refer to the How to Install and Troubleshooting sections.

| Download Link | Version | Operating System | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | -------------------------------------------| | dkafe_win64_binary_v0.80.zip | 0.80 | Windows 64 bit (x64) systems (Recommended) | | dkafe_win32_binary_v0.80.zip | 0.80 | Windows 32 bit (x86) systems | | dkafe_rpi4_image_v0.78.gz | 0.78 | Raspberry Pi 4 and 400 only | | dkafe_winxp_binary_v0.67.zip | 0.67 | Windows XP (No longer maintained) |

• Windows binaries are digitally signed to ensure the origin of the files and their integrity.
• DKAFE sources can also run on other systems, for example, see the section on installing to Ubuntu Linux

About DKAFE

The DKAFE frontend system mimics Donkey Kong gameplay. You control Jumpman on several familiar stages and have him select which arcade game to launch. Simply walk up to a machine, push "Up" to face towards it, then push "Jump" to play.

The default setup showcases all the excellent Donkey Kong hacks that have been developed by the community along with some new hacks that were made specifically by me for this frontend.

The built-in reward system will payout coins when you play well. Earning coins will allow you to unlock and play more machines.

Coins are awarded after beating target scores (for 3rd, 2nd and 1st prize). Coins will drop from the top of the screen (after returning to the frontend) and Jumpman must do his best to collect them before they disappear off the bottom.

Pauline helps out by providing game information, score targets and unlock requirements as you walk towards an arcade machine.

You begin with 500 coins, and you must collect coins which are thrown by Donkey Kong. You'll be charged 100 coins to launch a game. Be aware of the countdown timer too, if the timer runs out you'll lose 150 coins!

If you're not up for the challenge then it is possible to adjust things and have all machines unlocked and set to free play. Pauline will love it when you beat all the machines though.

The frontend can be configured to launch other emulators and roms.

Jumpman can traverse platforms using unbroken ladders and by utilising hammers (to teleport short distances). Jumpman can drop through an oilcan to quickly warp between the stages.

The console add-on pack adds up to 5 extra stages and is packed out with hundreds of Donkey Kong ports, clones and hacks for a myriad of console and computer systems. See Console Add-on Pack section below.

The frontend includes:

• An interactive launcher that comes preconfigured to work with classic Donkey Kong roms and hacks.
• A rom patcher that automatically generates hacked roms from the many included patch files.
• Several Donkey Kong hacks and plugins made by me specifically for use with this frontend.
• A custom lightweight version of WolfMAME built specifically for Donkey Kong, and it's clones and bootlegs.
• MAME plugins and scripts that interface with the frontend to add cool features such as score targets, stage practice and a coaching mode.
• A built in music playlist that features 19 fantastic Donkey Kong remix tracks by default.
• Extensive configuration options.
• An optional console add-on pack featuring over 300 ports, clones and hacks for 60 classic gaming systems, and a bonus arcade stage.
• A training room, where you can work on improving your Donkey Kong playing skills.

The frontend does not include:

• Roms or information on how to obtain them.

Automatically generated roms

DKAFE comes with a default frontend built from various patches of the original dkong.zip (US Set 1) arcade rom. The original rom is required for the patching to work. All patch files are included in the /patch folder.

Credit is given to the original authors below.

By Jon Wilson (me)

• VectorKong and Dizzy Kong
• GalaKong, Extreme GalaKong and GalaKong Junior
• DK Bros.
• Allen Kong
• DK Lava Panic!
• DK Who and the Daleks
• Donkey Kong Insanity
• DK TV
• OctoMonkey, Half Kong and Quarter Kong
• 2NUT Kong
• Konkey Dong
• NoLuck Kong
• Attract Mode Play Only
• Donkey Kong Barrels, Pies, Springs, Rivets
• Donkey Kong Long Time
• Donkey Kong Killscreen
• Donkey Kong Coach, Chorus and Continue

By Paul Goes - https://donkeykonghacks.net/

• Donkey Kong Crazy Barrels Edition
• Donkey Kong Championship Edition
• Donkey Kong Randomized Edition
• Donkey Kong Freerun Edition
• Donkey Kong Into The Dark
• Donkey Kong Skip Start
• Donkey Kong Reverse
• Donkey Kong On The Run
• Donkey Kong Twisted Jungle
• Donkey Kong Barrelpalooza
• Donkey Kong 40th Anniversary Edition
• Donkey Kong Duel
• Donkey Kong Wizardry
• Donkey Kong RNDMZR
• Donkey Kong Springfinity
• Donkey Kong Barrel Boss
• Donkey Kong Heart Hunt
• Donkey Kong Accelerate
• Donkey Kong Pac-Man Crossover
• Crazy Kong Pt2 DK Graphics

By John Kowalski (Sock Master) - http://users.axess.com/twilight/sock/

• Donkey Kong Spooky Remix
• Donkey Kong Christmas Remix
• Donkey Kong Remix Demo
• Donkey Kong Springs Trainer
• Donkey Kong Trainer
• Donkey Kong Pace
• Donkey Kong Rainbow
• Doonkey Kong Junior Bugfix
• Crazy Kong Part II 2023 Revision

By Jeff Kulczycki - http://www.jeffsromhack.com/products/d2k.htm

• Donkey Kong 2 Jumpman Returns
• Donkey Kong Foundry
• Donkey Kong Barrel Control Colouring

By Mike Mika and Clay Cowgill - http://www.multigame.com/dkp_arcade.html

• Donkey Kong Pauline Edition

By Don Hodges - http://www.donhodges.com/how_high_can_you_get.htm

• Donkey Kong Killscreen Fix

By Kirai Shouen and 125scratch - https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/6689/

• Kana Kong

By Tim Appleton - https://www.oocities.org/wigglebeat

• Donkey Kong Pac-Man

By Vic Twenty George

• Donkey Kong Atari 2600 Graphics

By ChrisP - https://donkeykongforum.net/index.php?topic=1215

• Crazy Kong 117

By Falcon

• Crazy Kong
• Crazy Kong Part II
• Crazy Kong Part II (Alternative Levels)

By others

• Donkey Kong Wild Barrel Hack
• Donkey Kong Hard
• Donkey Kong 2 Marios
• Donkey Kong Naked
• Donkey Kong Japan

Bootlegs

• Big Kong
• Donkey Kong on Galaxian Hardware
• Crazy Kong on Scramble Hardware
• Crazy Kong on Moon Cresta Hardware
• Crazy Kong on Galaxian Hardware
• Crazy Kong Spanish Bootleg
• Big Kong on Galaxian Hardware

DKWolf Emulator

DKAFE comes with my custom lightweight build of WolfMAME named DKWolf, it supports only Donkey Kong drivers (including DK Junior, DK3, Crazy Kong and Big Kong).

It is possible to set up other emulators and roms if you do not wish to use the default Donkey Kong focussed frontend.

Feature Plugins

These plugins add extra features to some roms.

DK Coach

My coaching plugin can help you master the spring and barrel stages.

Click here to watch a video review of DKCoach by GenXGrownup.

DK Chorus

My chorus plugin replaces the default samples and music with acapella sounds.

Click here to watch a gameplay video of DK Chorus.

DK Practice

My practice plugin allows you to practice playing a particular stage to refine your skills.
Typically you will be able to select from Barrels, Pies, Springs and Rivets. There is also an option to start the game from level 5.

DK Continue

My continue plugin gives you the opportunity to continue playing when your game would normally be over.

A continue option will appear with a 10 second countdown timer. Simply push the P1 Start button to continue your game and your score will be reset to zero. A tally of the total number of continues made will appear at the top of the screen.

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