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 such as Crockoids can also defeat Squeeloids, detonating them instantly instead of launching them. Squeeloids caught in another Squeeloid explosion also detonate. 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.
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]
A Squeeloid preparing to charge
A Squeeloid made of snow
A Squeeloid made of thorns
A Squeeloid made of salt
Naming[edit]
The English name 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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スキーロ[1] Sukīro |
Contracted form of their English name "Squeeloid" | |
| French | Grouikoïd[2] | From grouik ("oink") and the suffix -oïde ("-oid") | |
| German | Wuzoid[?] | From Wutz ("pig", regional term) and the suffix -oid | |
| Italian | Verruotoide[3] | From verro ("pig", specifically the non-nurtured male), ruota ("wheel"/"it spins"), and the suffix -oide ("-oid") | |
| Portuguese | Bramidoide[4] | From bramido (an animal's bellow) and the suffix -oide ("-oid") | |
| Spanish | Jabaloide[5] | From jabalí ("warthog"), possibly bala ("cannonball"), and the suffix -oide ("-oid") |
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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Raulzito (July 20, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza 🍌 - Camada do cânion - Subcamada 300 - #04 (50:28). YouTube (Brazilian Portuguese).
- ^ RockDevil (July 21, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza - Juego Completo en Español Latino - NS2 4K60 HDR (3:21:55). Spanish. Retrieved from YouTube.
