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'''Monchee'''<ref>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' instruction booklet, page 29.</ref> are monkey characters first appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for [[Game Boy]]. They first appear in stage 4-3 in the [[Jungle (Donkey Kong)|Jungle]]. Monchee have long tails that [[Mario]] can use like a regular vertical rope to cross gaps. Holding onto a Monchee's tail while gripping a vine or another Monchee will cause it to squeak as it finds itself unable to move. Monchee are also harmless creatures that will not hurt Mario. | '''Monchee'''<ref>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' instruction booklet, page 29.</ref> are monkey characters first appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for [[Game Boy]]. They first appear in stage 4-3 in the [[Jungle (Donkey Kong)|Jungle]]. Monchee have long tails that [[Mario]] can use like a regular vertical rope to cross gaps. Holding onto a Monchee's tail while gripping a vine or another Monchee will cause it to squeak as it finds itself unable to move. Monchee are also harmless creatures that will not hurt Mario. | ||
[[File:MvsDK Moncheesprite.png|frame|left]] | [[File:MvsDK Moncheesprite.png|frame|left]] | ||
Monchee reappear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', although their updated design resembles cylindrical, almost [[barrel]]-like toy monkeys that bang on cymbals. Like before, Mario can grab and hold onto their tails, which usually hang below whatever platform a Monchee is pacing on. Riding a Monchee's tail can help Mario get across several obstacles such as [[spike (obstacle)|spikes]]. However, in this appearance, directly touching a Monchee from the side will cause Mario to lose a life. There is also a | Monchee reappear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', although their updated design resembles cylindrical, almost [[barrel]]-like toy monkeys that bang on cymbals. Like before, Mario can grab and hold onto their tails, which usually hang below whatever platform a Monchee is pacing on. Riding a Monchee's tail can help Mario get across several obstacles such as [[spike (obstacle)|spikes]]. However, in this appearance, directly touching a Monchee from the side will cause Mario to lose a life. There is also a more robotic-looking version that moves at a faster pace called [[Robokikki]]. | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=モンキッキ<ref>Kazuki, Motoyama. Volume 29 of the [[KC Deluxe]] manga, [[Media:Donkey_Kong_GB_enemies_manga.jpg|page 68]]</ref><ref | |Jap=モンキッキ<ref>Kazuki, Motoyama. Volume 29 of the [[KC Deluxe]] manga, [[Media:Donkey_Kong_GB_enemies_manga.jpg|page 68]]</ref><ref>[[Media:Mvsdk book ii.jpg|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' Shogakukan book]]</ref> | ||
|JapM=Portmanteau of the English word "monkey" and the Japanese onomatopoeia for a monkey's screech, "kiki | |JapR=Monkikki | ||
|JapM=Portmanteau of the English word "monkey" and the Japanese onomatopoeia for a monkey's screech, "kiki".}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 14:43, July 28, 2017
Monchee[1] are monkey characters first appearing in Donkey Kong for Game Boy. They first appear in stage 4-3 in the Jungle. Monchee have long tails that Mario can use like a regular vertical rope to cross gaps. Holding onto a Monchee's tail while gripping a vine or another Monchee will cause it to squeak as it finds itself unable to move. Monchee are also harmless creatures that will not hurt Mario.
Monchee reappear in Mario vs. Donkey Kong, although their updated design resembles cylindrical, almost barrel-like toy monkeys that bang on cymbals. Like before, Mario can grab and hold onto their tails, which usually hang below whatever platform a Monchee is pacing on. Riding a Monchee's tail can help Mario get across several obstacles such as spikes. However, in this appearance, directly touching a Monchee from the side will cause Mario to lose a life. There is also a more robotic-looking version that moves at a faster pace called Robokikki.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | モンキッキ[2][3] Monkikki |
Portmanteau of the English word "monkey" and the Japanese onomatopoeia for a monkey's screech, "kiki". |
