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{{quote2|Muscle-bound and muscle-headed, Kruncha is impervious to Diddy and Dixie's attacks. They only make him mad!|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' manual, page 29}} | {{quote2|Muscle-bound and muscle-headed, Kruncha is impervious to Diddy and Dixie's attacks. They only make him mad!|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' manual, page 29}} | ||
'''Krunchas''' are large, burly, blue and sometimes pink members of the [[Kremling Krew]]. Similar to [[Kannon]]s being [[Klump]]s in pirate gear, Krunchas are [[Krusha]]s in pirate gear.<ref>Steve Mayles | '''Krunchas''' are large, burly, blue and sometimes pink members of the [[Kremling Krew]]. Similar to [[Kannon]]s being [[Klump]]s in pirate gear, Krunchas are [[Krusha]]s in pirate gear.<ref>Steve Mayles (December 17, 2017). https://mobile.twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/942523428606799874. ''Twitter''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref> Despite this, they are noticeably shorter and wider than Krushas in their in-game sprites. | ||
The first appearance of Krunchas is in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' as semi-common enemies. Krunchas are so muscular that regular attacks (such as jumping) have no effect on them, these only enrage them to the point that they turn red and move at a slightly faster speed. Krunchas can only be defeated with aid from an [[Animal Friend]], by having an object (such as [[crate]]) thrown at them, or by [[team-up|teaming-up]] and throwing either [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] or [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] at them. Also, by teaming up, Diddy and Dixie can use their combined weight to defeat the Kremling with a simple jump, but this is only possible in the GBA version. When a Kruncha is enraged, it will damage the Kongs, but a Team-up throw will defeat Kruncha and leave the thrown Kong unscathed. | The first appearance of Krunchas is in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' as semi-common enemies. Krunchas are so muscular that regular attacks (such as jumping) have no effect on them, these only enrage them to the point that they turn red and move at a slightly faster speed. Krunchas can only be defeated with aid from an [[Animal Friend]], by having an object (such as [[crate]]) thrown at them, or by [[team-up|teaming-up]] and throwing either [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] or [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] at them. Also, by teaming up, Diddy and Dixie can use their combined weight to defeat the Kremling with a simple jump, but this is only possible in the GBA version. When a Kruncha is enraged, it will damage the Kongs, but a Team-up throw will defeat Kruncha and leave the thrown Kong unscathed. | ||
Revision as of 21:33, July 3, 2019
- “Muscle-bound and muscle-headed, Kruncha is impervious to Diddy and Dixie's attacks. They only make him mad!”
- —Donkey Kong Country 2 manual, page 29
Krunchas are large, burly, blue and sometimes pink members of the Kremling Krew. Similar to Kannons being Klumps in pirate gear, Krunchas are Krushas in pirate gear.[1] Despite this, they are noticeably shorter and wider than Krushas in their in-game sprites.
The first appearance of Krunchas is in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest as semi-common enemies. Krunchas are so muscular that regular attacks (such as jumping) have no effect on them, these only enrage them to the point that they turn red and move at a slightly faster speed. Krunchas can only be defeated with aid from an Animal Friend, by having an object (such as crate) thrown at them, or by teaming-up and throwing either Diddy or Dixie at them. Also, by teaming up, Diddy and Dixie can use their combined weight to defeat the Kremling with a simple jump, but this is only possible in the GBA version. When a Kruncha is enraged, it will damage the Kongs, but a Team-up throw will defeat Kruncha and leave the thrown Kong unscathed.
Later in the game, a pink version of Krunchas are encountered. These Krunchas, if enraged, move at an even faster speed than an enraged blue Kruncha, and the pink variant also walk off the edge of the platforms. This pink variant is only found in two stages of K. Rool's Keep: Castle Crush and Clapper's Cavern.
Krunchas also appear in Donkey Kong Country 2's pseudo-sequel Donkey Kong Land 2. There is no real difference between the Krunchas of Donkey Kong Country 2 and Donkey Kong Land 2.
Kludge's Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophy mentions Kruncha, but only in the US version of the game.
Levels
Krunchas appear in the following levels.
Donkey Kong Country 2
- Gangplank Galley
- Topsail Trouble
- Hot-Head Hop
- Kannon's Klaim
- Red-Hot Ride
- Slime Climb
- Rambi Rumble (Bonus Level only)
- Ghostly Grove
- Web Woods
- Windy Well
- Castle Crush (Pink variant only)
- Clapper's Cavern (Both variants)
Donkey Kong Land 2
- Mainbrace Mayhem
- Gangplank Galley
- Topsail Trouble
- Hot-Head Hop
- Red-Hot Ride
- Slime Climb
- Rambi Rumble
- Ghostly Grove
- Parrot Chute Panic
- Web Woods
- Jungle Jinx
- Fiery Furnace
- Klobber Karnage
Official profiles
Nintendo Power issue 79 trading cards
- Height: 6'2
- Weight: 400 lbs.
- Turn Ons: Barbells, washboard abs, feeling the burn.
- Turn Offs: Yogurt, quiche, people who hog the mirror at the gym.
- Favorite Quote: I'll be back.
- Favorite Video: Anything with Schwarzenegger in it.
- Favorite Song: Macho Man
- Tips and Secrets: Kruncha is invulnerable to Diddy's and Dixie's attacks. Hitting him only makes him mad, and if he turns red, a mere touch will make you lose a life. Use barrels or chests to send him packing.
Gallery
Artwork
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Sprites
Donkey Kong Country 2
Donkey Kong Country 2
Donkey Kong Country 2
- Kruncha DKL2.png
Donkey Kong Land 2
Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | クランチャ Kurancha |
Kruncha |
Trivia
- According to the game's credits, Krunchas belong to the "Kremling Kuthroats" enemy class.
- Krunchas are similar to Krushas, Krumples, and Kasplats, other large blue, burly members of the Kremling Krew.
References
- ^ Steve Mayles (December 17, 2017). https://mobile.twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/942523428606799874. Twitter. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
| Kremlings | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Congazuma • Draglinger • General Klump • Giant Viking Kremling • Green Kroc • Jr. Klap Trap • Junklomp • K. Lumsy • Kalypso • Kaptain Skurvy • Kass • Kerozene • King K. Rool • King Kut Out • Kip • Klubba • Kleever • Kludge • Krunch • Krusha • Krushy • Kudgel • Kutlass • Mega Amp • Quint Skurvy • Resident demon |
| Species | Bazuka • Bones • Ghost • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Kasplat • Klampon • Klank • Klaptrap • Klasp • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klump • Knocka • Kobble • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Kosha • Kracka • Krash • Kremling cop • Krimp • Kritter • Kroc • Krockhead • Krook • Kruiser • Krumple • Kruncha • Krusha • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Kutlass • Re-Koil • Robokremling • Rock Kroc • Skidda • Shroom • Super Team goalie |
