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{{quote2|Flitter hover in many locations. Bouncing off these dragonflies is a useful means of reaching hidden areas, but be careful!|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' manual, page 29}}  
{{quote2|Flitter hover in many locations. Bouncing off these dragonflies is a useful means of reaching hidden areas, but be careful!|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' manual, page 29}}  
'''Flitters''' are large, blue {{wp|dragonfly}} enemies who first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''.


[[File:FlitterSprite65.gif|frame|left]]
== History ==
'''Flitters''' are dragonfly enemies that first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. These flying insects primarily live in the swamps of [[Crocodile Isle]]; however, Flitters can be found all over the [[Kremling]] home island. These enemies are commonly used as air-grunts by the [[Kremling Krew]]. As such, Flitters spend their days flying in the air, on the look-out for [[King K. Rool]]'s enemies. Flitters perform the same function as [[Necky|Neckies]] and [[Hogwash]]es from other games in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' and [[Donkey Kong Land (series)|''Donkey Kong Land'']] series.
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
[[File:Barrel Bayou DKC2 shot.png|thumb|left|Diddy and Dixie jump toward a Flitter in Barrel Bayou of ''Donkey Kong Country 2'']]
[[File:DK2Flitter.jpg|thumb|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 2'']]
In ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', Flitters first appear in the level, [[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Topsail Trouble]] of [[Gangplank Galleon (world)|Gangplank Galleon]], and appear in at least one level of every world, including [[Screech's Sprint (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Screech's Sprint]] of [[The Flying Krock]]. Flitters are most prominent in the swamp levels.


For [[Diddy Kong]] and his girlfriend [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]], Flitters are among the weakest enemies in the Kremling Krew. In fact, just jumping is enough to defeat one. Flitters also do not actively attack the [[Kong]] duo; they simply follow their flight paths, hitting anything in their way. While some Flitters fly in a straight line, other Flitters fly around in circles, guarding an important item. However, most Flitters are stationary, hovering in one place. Often, Flitters group themselves in long lines. As such, Dixie and Diddy can use these groups of Flitters to reach some special spots, almost inaccessible for the Kongs.  
Flitters are basic, airborne enemies which [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]] can easily defeat by either jumping on it, throwing a projectile at it, or while using an [[Invincibility Barrel]]. Flitters always remain afloat in the air; some Flitters remain in their current position, other ones fly endlessly to the left, and few even circle around an item they are guarding. Flitters act the same as [[Necky]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and [[Hogwash]]es from ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''.


Flitters also appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', where they act the same as they did in ''Donkey Kong Country 2''.
There are a few instances where a couple of Flitters are sorted in a long line, such as at the end of [[Bramble Scramble (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Bramble Scramble]], or in a "Destroy Them All!" [[Bonus Area]] challenge like in [[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Topsail Trouble]]. The [[Kong]]s can bounce on these Flitters to cross gaps that are usually unable to do by themselves.  


[[File:DK2Flitter.jpg|thumb|A Flitter as it appears in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'']]
Flitters reappear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', where they act the same as in their previous appearance.
 
===''DK: King of Swing'' / ''DK: Jungle Climber''===
Flitters returned in the game ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''. In this game, a charge attack can defeat one, as jumping on them won't do anything. They also appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''.
Flitters returned in the game ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''. In this game, a charge attack can defeat one, as jumping on them won't do anything. They also appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''.
Several Flitters can be seen in the trailer for the canceled game, ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''.


==Levels==
==Levels==
Flitters appear in the following levels.
===''Donkey Kong Country 2''===
===''Donkey Kong Country 2''===
* [[Topsail Trouble]]
* [[Topsail Trouble]]
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== Trivia ==
*Some Flitters appear in the trailer for the cancelled ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'', during the part where the logo is displayed.


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“Flitter hover in many locations. Bouncing off these dragonflies is a useful means of reaching hidden areas, but be careful!”
Donkey Kong Country 2 manual, page 29

Flitters are large, blue dragonfly enemies who first appear in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

History

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest / Donkey Kong Land 2

Barrel Bayou
Diddy and Dixie jump toward a Flitter in Barrel Bayou of Donkey Kong Country 2
Flitter
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Flitters first appear in the level, Topsail Trouble of Gangplank Galleon, and appear in at least one level of every world, including Screech's Sprint of The Flying Krock. Flitters are most prominent in the swamp levels.

Flitters are basic, airborne enemies which Diddy and Dixie Kong can easily defeat by either jumping on it, throwing a projectile at it, or while using an Invincibility Barrel. Flitters always remain afloat in the air; some Flitters remain in their current position, other ones fly endlessly to the left, and few even circle around an item they are guarding. Flitters act the same as Neckys from Donkey Kong Country and Hogwashes from Donkey Kong Land.

There are a few instances where a couple of Flitters are sorted in a long line, such as at the end of Bramble Scramble, or in a "Destroy Them All!" Bonus Area challenge like in Topsail Trouble. The Kongs can bounce on these Flitters to cross gaps that are usually unable to do by themselves.

Flitters reappear in Donkey Kong Land 2, where they act the same as in their previous appearance.

DK: King of Swing / DK: Jungle Climber

Flitters returned in the game DK: King of Swing. In this game, a charge attack can defeat one, as jumping on them won't do anything. They also appear in DK: Jungle Climber.

Levels

Donkey Kong Country 2

Donkey Kong Land 2

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese フリッター
Furittā
Flitter

Trivia

  • Some Flitters appear in the trailer for the cancelled Donkey Kong Racing, during the part where the logo is displayed.