Kruncha
| Kruncha | |||
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 Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | |||
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995) | ||
| Latest appearance | Donkey Konga 2 (cameo) (2004) | ||
| Variant of | Krusha | ||
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- “K. Rool is no fool. He has got two big blue goons watching his horde near half-way.”
- —Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Krunchas are light blue, muscular members of the Kremling Krew and common enemies in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2. They are Krushas that wear pirate gear,[1] but despite this, Krunchas are noticeably different in appearance, being shorter and wider than Krushas.
History[edit]
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]
In their debut appearance, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Krunchas slowly move back and forth while swinging their heavily-muscled arms. They can be defeated by team up throws, Animal Friends, strikes from a crate or a barrel, and contact with an invincible Kong. While in their default state, Krunchas do not damage the Kongs on contact, though this causes one to turn bright red as it roars in anger. In this enraged state, the enemy walks around faster and can damage a Kong on contact, even if the character is thrown into it as part of a team up throw. However, all the other attacks listed above can still be used to defeat the enemy. After a while, an angry Kruncha reverts to its calm, default state.
Krunchas are commonly light blue. However, a rare, crimson variant can be encountered in Castle Crush and Clapper's Cavern. Unlike their blue counterparts, crimson Krunchas would walk off platforms, and they also move at an even quicker pace when enraged. In the ending Cast of Characters, a Kruncha appears under the Kremling Kuthroats category. A light blue Kruncha's head can also be seen mounted on the wall in the Monkey Museum.
In the Game Boy Advance version, a Kruncha can also be defeated from being jumped on while Team-up is active. There is also a photograph of Kruncha in Red-Hot Ride, and it appears under the second page of the Scrapbook.
Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]
In Donkey Kong Land 2, they behave like in the previous game, but lack any variants due to the Game Boy's monochromatic screen.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Kruncha is mentioned in Kludge's trophy in the American English version of Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]
| Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) enemy | ||||
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| Kruncha | ||||
  
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Worlds | Gangplank Galleon Crocodile Cauldron Krem Quay Krazy Kremland Gloomy Gulch Lost World |
Levels | |
| Scrapbook page | 2 | Photograph location | In Hot-Head Hop |
- Instruction booklet description:
- English:
Muscle-bound and muscle-headed, Kruncha is impervious to Diddy and Dixie's attacks. They only make him mad![2]
- English:
Nintendo Power issue 79 trading cards[edit]
- 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.
Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]
- Level appearances
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Kruncha.
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (blue)
Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (crimson)
Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (angry)
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
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| Japanese | クランチャ Kurancha |
Kruncha | [?] | |
| Spanish | Kruncha | - | [?] |
References[edit]
- ^ Mayles, Steve "WinkySteve" (December 17, 2017). Confirmation. Twitter. Retrieved December 17, 2017. (Archived May 27, 2022, 23:57:18 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29.
| Kremlings | |
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| Characters | Congazuma • Cranky K. Rool • Draglinger • General Klump • Giant Viking Kremling • Green Kroc • Jr. Klap Trap • Junklomp • K. Lumsy • Kalypso • Kaptain Skurvy • Kass • Kerozene • King K. Rool (Baby · K. Rool, King of Rot) • King Kut Out • Kip • Klubba • Kleever • Kludge • Krunch • Krusha • Krushy • Kudgel • Kutlass • Mama • Mega Amp • Okusan • Quint Skurvy • Resident demon |
| Variants | Bazuka • Ghost • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Kasplat • Klampon • Klank • Klaptrap • Klasp • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klump • Knocka • Kobble • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Kosha • Kracka • Krash • Kremling (boater) • Kremling cop • Krimp • Kritter • Kroc • Krockhead • Krook • Krumple • Kruncha • Krusha • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Kutlass • Re-Koil • Robokremling • Rock Kroc • Shroom • Skeleton Kremling • Skidda • Super Team goalie |
