Kruncha

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Kruncha
Kruncha.png
Artwork of a Kruncha from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country 2 (remake) (2004)
Parent species Krusha
Related species
Krumple
Kasplat
“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[1] 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.[2] 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[edit]

Krunchas appear in the following levels.

Donkey Kong Country 2[edit]

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese クランチャ
Kurancha		 Kruncha

Gallery[edit]

Artwork[edit]

  • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

  • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Sprites[edit]

  • Donkey Kong Country 2

  • Donkey Kong Country 2

  • Donkey Kong Country 2

  • Donkey Kong Land 2

  • Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)

  • Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)

  • Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)

Trivia[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet, page 29.
  2. ↑ Steve Mayles. December 17, 2017. https://mobile.twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/942523428606799874. Twitter. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
Kremlings
Characters Congazuma • Dragon Kremling • General Klump • Giant Viking Kremling • Green Kroc • Jr. Klap Trap • K. Lumsy • Kalypso • Kaptain Skurvy • Kass • Kerozene • King K. Rool • King Kut Out • Kip • Klubba • Kleever • Kludge • Krunch • Krusha • Kudgel • Kutlass • Lizard-Head Kremling • Mega AMP • Quint Skurvy • Resident Demon • Robo-Kritter
Species Bazuka • Bones • Ghost • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Kasplat • Klampon • Klank • Klaptrap • Klasp • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klump • Knocka • Kobble • Koin • Koindozer • Kop • Kopter • Kosha • Kracka • Krash • Krimp • Kritter • Kroc • Krockhead • Krook • Krumple • Kruncha • Krusha • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Kutlass • Purple Klaptrap • Re-Koil • Robokremling • Rock Kroc • Skidda • Shroom
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Protagonists Cranky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Swanky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper the Seal • Enguarde the Swordfish • Expresso the Ostrich • Glimmer the Angler Fish • Quawks • Rambi the Rhino • Rattly the Rattlesnake • Squawks the Parrot • Squitter the Spider
Bosses Krow • Kleever • Kudgel • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kerozene • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Cat O' 9 Tails • Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kackle • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Kutlass • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Screech • Shuri • Snapjaw • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Crocodile Cauldron Hot-Head Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Red-Hot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Kleever's Kiln
Krem Quay Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Bramble Blast • Kudgel's Kontest
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Scramble • Rickety Race • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Haunted Hall • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Castle Crush • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Funky's Flights missions Aerial Loop • Submerged Stint • Kongstruction • Kongnapped • Cool Sounds • Kongnapped 2 • Toxic Kongstruction
Barrels ! Barrel • Animal Barrel • Regular Barrel • Barrel Cannon • Biplane Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Diddy & Dixie Barrels • DK Barrel • Golden Barrel • Krockhead Barrel • Plus and Minus Barrels • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • Steerable Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster • Toxic waste
Donkey Kong Land 2
Protagonists Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper the Seal • Enguarde the Swordfish • Rambi the Rhino • Rattly the Rattlesnake • Squawks the Parrot • Squitter the Spider • Quawks
Bosses Krow • Kleever • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Shuri • Snapjaw • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Krem Cauldron Hothead Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Redhot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Kleaver's Kiln
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Blast • Rickety Race • Bramble Scramble • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Krazy Koaster • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Dungeon Danger • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Barrels ! Barrel • Animal Barrel • Barrel • Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • DK Barrel • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster • Toxic waste
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