Kruncha

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Kruncha 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 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. Despite this, they are noticeably shorter and wider than Krushas in their in-game sprites. A pink Kruncha 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 Bramble Blast 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 Names in other languages Language Name Meaning Japanese クランチャ Kurancha Kruncha Gallery Artwork Donkey Kong Country 2 Donkey Kong Country 2 Sprites 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 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 [Edit] 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 [Edit] 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 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 [Edit] 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 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 Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Blast • Rickety Race • Bramble Scramble • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Krazy Koaster • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Dungeon Danger • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics 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