Squeeloid
| Squeeloid | |||
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 Artwork from Donkey Kong Bananza | |||
| Appears in | Donkey Kong Bananza (2025) | ||
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Squeeloids are porcine enemies in Donkey Kong Bananza, first appearing on the Canyon Layer. They are explosive enemies resembling boars that sport two legs that can become wheels and a fuse on their back, similar to a tail.
When a Squeeloid spots Donkey Kong, it will walk toward him if it is far away, transform its legs into wheels, and charge at him. If a charging Squeeloid makes contact with Donkey Kong, it will damage him, unless Donkey Kong throws a punch; in that case, the Squeeloid is launched, if not made of hazardous terrain such as thorns. Any attack can defeat a Squeeloid if it is not made of harmful material, regardless of whether it is charging or not; when defeated, a Squeeloid is launched away from Donkey Kong, detonating where it lands. Other enemies can also defeat Squeeloids, including other Squeeloids, detonating them instantly instead of launching them. Squeeloids made of snow appear in the Freezer Layer, which will cool lava into stone when detonated in its vicinity. Salt Squeeloids appear in the Feast Layer, which can be launched towards muck to clear it.
In the Planet Core, Squeeloids are replaced by Kabooms, red Kremling enemies originating from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Kabooms function identically to Squeeloids.
In the DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC, a statue of a Squeeloid can be collected and placed at the northern side of the Jungle Ruins on DK Island. An Emerald Perk called "Squeeloid Demolisher" can appear during an Emerald Rush, which increases the amount of emerald ore that appears after defeating a Squeeloid.
Battle Challenges[edit]
- Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 1: Squeeloid ×10
- Canyon Layer Battle Challenge 2: Squeeloid ×5
- Freezer Layer Battle Challenge 6: Squeeloid ×8
- Forest Layer Battle Challenge 1: Squeeloid ×5
- Tempest Layer Battle Challenge 1: Squeeloid ×4
Gallery[edit]
Grumpy Kong creating a Squeeloid
A Squeeloid preparing to charge
A Squeeloid made of snow
A Squeeloid made of thorns
A Squeeloid made of salt
The Squeeloid statue from the DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC
The Squeeloid Demolisher Perk's icon, depicting a stylized Squeeloid
Naming[edit]
"Squeeloid" is a pun on "squeal", in reference to noises that pigs make, and "wheel". The name includes the "-oid" suffix that is shared by most enemies found in the Underground World, in reference to the Void Company which created them.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スキーロ Sukīro |
Contracted form of the English name "Squeeloid" | [1] | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 榴弹猪 Liúdàn Zhū (Mandarin) Làuhdáan Jyū (Cantonese) |
Grenade Pig | [2] | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 榴彈豬 Liúdàn Zhū (Mandarin) Làuhdáan Jyū (Cantonese) |
Grenade Pig | [3] | |
| Dutch | Squeeloid | - | [4] | |
| French | Grouikoïd | From grouik ("oink") and the suffix -oïde ("-oid") | [5] | |
| German | Wuzoid | From Wutz ("pig", regional term) and the suffix -oid | [?] | |
| Italian | Verruotoide | From verro ("pig", specifically the non-nurtured male), ruota ("wheel"/"it spins"), and the suffix -oide ("-oid") | [6] | |
| Korean | 스퀴로 Seukwilo |
Transliteration of the English name | [7] | |
| Polish | Chrumkoid | From chrum ("oink") and the suffix "-oid" | [8] | |
| Portuguese | Bramidoide | From bramido (an animal's bellow) and the suffix -oide ("-oid") | [9] | |
| Russian | Хрюмбойд Khryumboyd |
From хрю (khryu, "oink") and the suffix -ойд (-oid) | [10] | |
| Spanish | Jabaloide | From jabalí ("warthog"), possibly bala ("cannonball"), and the suffix -oide ("-oid") | [11] |
References[edit]
- ^ 七草井草 / ゲーム実況 (July 20, 2025). かつて冒険した懐かしのステージ。帰郷、バナナジャングル！【 ドンキーコング バナンザ（Donkey Kong Bananza）#5 】【七草井草】. Japanese. Retrieved July 21, 2025 from YouTube.
- ^ 这里是BO叔叔 (September 14, 2025). 【BO叔】《咚奇刚：蕉力全开》DLC《绿宝石淘金》雕像全收集全流程实况直播录像（持续更新中）. Simplified Chinese. Retrieved February 25, 2026 from Bilibili.
- ^ AMU Game Channel (July 18, 2025). 咚奇剛:蕉力全開 劇情攻略 (6) 荒野的地層-地下301層【共33個蕉鑽石】 (20:58). Traditional Chinese. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ MEGA album of Dutch Donkey Kong Bananza screenshots
- ^ Polo (July 19, 2025). CES BOSS ESSAIENT DE NOUS EFFRAYER ! (Donkey Kong Bananza #3) (9:10). YouTube (French).
- ^ Mariuigi Khed (July 18, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza ITA [Live 2]. Italian. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ 김용녀 (July 19, 2025). 동키콩 바난자 [4화 폴린의 옷을 위해서라면 난 화석을 캘 거에요!] (18:02). Korean. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ In-game name. Donkey Kong Bananza (Ver. 1.5.0). Nintendo. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ Raulzito (July 20, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza 🍌 - Camada do cânion - Subcamada 300 - #04 (50:28). YouTube (Brazilian Portuguese).
- ^ metalofon (July 30, 2025). DONKEY KONG BANANZA - ПРОХОЖДЕНИЕ #22 - Бананария Слонихи (44:43). Russian. Retrieved November 2, 2025 from YouTube.
- ^ RockDevil (July 21, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza - Juego Completo en Español Latino - NS2 4K60 HDR (3:21:55). Spanish. Retrieved from YouTube.
