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| Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble | |||||||||
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| Developer | Rareware | ||||||||
| Publisher | Nintendo | ||||||||
| Platforms | Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Console (Wii, Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS), Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online | ||||||||
| Release dates | SNES: November 22, 1996 November 23, 1996 November 1996[1] November 1996[2]Virtual Console (Wii): December 24, 2007 December 25, 2007 December 25, 2007 October 21, 2008Virtual Console (Wii U): October 30, 2014 October 31, 2014 November 26, 2014 February 26, 2015Virtual Console (New 3DS): May 9, 2016 June 2, 2016 June 2, 2016 June 3, 2016Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online: December 18, 2020[3] December 18, 2020[4] December 18, 2020[5] December 18, 2020[6] December 18, 2020[7] December 18, 2020[8] | ||||||||
| Genre | Platformer | ||||||||
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| Mode | 1-2 players | ||||||||
| Format | SNES:  Game PakWii:  Digital download Digital download Digital download Digital download | ||||||||
| Input | SNES: Wii:
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- Everyone
- All ages
- Three years and older
- General
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! is the third installment in the Donkey Kong Country series released in November 1996. It was developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the direct follow-up to Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. The game stars Dixie Kong and her toddler cousin, Kiddy Kong, as they travel through Northern Kremisphere on an adventure to save Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong from the Kremling Krew and their new leader, KAOS.
In 2005, a remake of the game was released for Game Boy Advance, and in 2007/2008, the original version was ported to the Wii's Virtual Console. On November 25, 2012, for reasons unknown, Donkey Kong Country 3 and its predecessors were delisted from the Wii Virtual Console,[9] but on October 30, 2014, the games were relisted in Europe and Australia. Around the same time, the games were released for the Wii U's Virtual Console in Europe and Australia, in Japan on November 26, 2014, and in the United States and Canada on February 26, 2015. For handhelds, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! was ported exclusively to the New Nintendo 3DS's Virtual Console in May/June 2016. It was made available on Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Switch Online for the Nintendo Switch on December 18, 2020.
A similar game was released for the Game Boy in 1997, Donkey Kong Land III, and it has the same characters and settings.
Story
Months after the events of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, the Kongs were back at DK Island, still celebrating their victory over the K. Rool and the Kremlings. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong often slung up a hammock, played some music, and drank banana milkshakes while soaking up the sun. Dixie often joined alongside them.
One morning, Dixie found that Diddy was not in his room. This surprised her as it was unusual for Diddy to be up so early. She found a note on a table that read:
- Dear Dixie, Gone exploring the islands with DK, Back tomorrow! --Diddy
Dixie recalled a few other times where Donkey Kong and Diddy had the same plan, and every time the two Kongs would never travel farther than the beach. Dixie went to look for them at the beach, soon realizing that it was too quiet for them to be nearby. As the sun set, Dixie went to bed. The next morning, Dixie checked Diddy's place and found that he had still not returned. She began worrying over what trouble that Donkey Kong and Diddy got into. The entire day passed and the Kongs still did not return. The third morning, Donkey Kong and Diddy had still not returned, so Dixie went to the southern shores of DK Island and swam to the nearest mainland at the Northern Kremisphere, looking for them.
Dixie briefly visited Wrinkly Kong confirmed that she saw Donkey Kong and Diddy pass, but Wrinkly did not know where they went. She suggested that Donkey Kong and Diddy visited Funky's beach shop. As Dixie left, Wrinkly asked her to search for Banana Birds along the way.
When Dixie visited Funky, he was busy working on an invention, making use of the various unusual items in the shop. Funky explained to Dixie that Kiddy was the only visitor that he had all week. He pointed across to Kiddy, who was chewing on an old spare tire. Dixie agreed to take Kiddy along with her, and they left. Funky told them to look out for any random items which he can make use of, and he also told them to visit the Brothers Bears for help.1
As they traveled through the worlds, Dixie and Kiddy encounter different Kremlings than before. At the end of Mekanos, the Kongs first encounter KAOS, who was believed to be the new leader of the Kremling Krew at the time. Later during their adventure, Dixie and Kiddy encounter KAOS again at Kastle Kaos, which is at the end of Kaos Kore. During the battle, it is revealed that KAOS was a puppet of Baron K. Roolenstein all along. After defeating Baron K. Roolenstein, KAOS breaks down and releases Donkey Kong and Diddy. It is revealed that they were trapped to be used as a power source.
The Kongs eventually discover the lost world, Krematoa, where they meet the local Brothers Bear, Boomer. Dixie and Kiddy must recover the five cogs found in each level of Krematoa and return them to Boomer's Bomb Shelter. Boomer inserts them on a machine, which causes the Knautilus to rise from the center lake. Dixie and Kiddy enter it and engage in a second boss fight against Baron K. Roolenstein. The Kongs defeat him again, but Baron K. Roolenstein manages to escape again.
After acquiring every DK Coin, the Kongs return to Funky's Rentals, and he builds the Gyrocopter for them. With the Gyrocopter, the Kongs can access the remaining few secret caves to the last of the Banana Birds. After freeing every Banana Bird, they carry the Kongs up in the sky to the Banana Queen. All of the Banana Birds sing to destroy the evil barrier that imprisoned the Banana Queen. Dixie and Kiddy's adventure ends with the Banana Queen chasing after Baron K. Roolenstein and dropping a large eggshell on him.
1 - At the very start of the game itself, Dixie goes to Wrinkly's Save Cave. During the start of the game, neither Wrinkly nor Funky mention Donkey Kong and Diddy. During the first interaction with Funky, he does not mention for Dixie to be on the lookout for random items, nor does he mention the Brothers Bears. This information is found in the instruction booklet only.
Gameplay
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! combines elements from both Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. As a platformer, the objective is for the two playable characters, Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong, to reach the end of every level. Each world has either five or six levels and a boss level at the end. The boss level must be completed to unlock the next world.
The game retains the tag-team system, where two Kongs appear on-screen and follow each other through a level at the same time. Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong are the playable characters, and the Kong in front is the one controlled by the player. If the lead Kong is hit by an enemy or a hazard, they run away, and the player takes control of the other Kong. If the only Kong in play is also hit, they lose an extra life and are returned to the world map, where they can re-enter the level. If a Kong is missing, they can be recovered from a DK Barrel, a few of which appear in every level. The player can press the 
button to switch between Kongs.
Some basic moves shared between Dixie and Kiddy include swimming, jumping, and climbing. The Kongs can jump to defeat enemies or to go over small gaps. Both vertical and horizontal ropes are the objects that the Kongs can climb. Dixie and Kiddy cannot perform either move while swimming. Most enemies can also be defeated if the Kongs roll into them. The Kongs can perform a slightly longer jump by rolling off a ledge and jumping in the air.
Both Dixie and Kiddy have unique abilities which only they can use. Dixie can use her Helicopter Spin to glide in midair until hitting the ground. She can also use the move on the ground to spin into enemies. Kiddy is slower, stronger, and heavier than Dixie. Kiddy can perform a roll instead of spin. Kiddy holds a barrel in front unlike Dixie, who carries a barrel over her head. By doing so, Kiddy can protect himself from an enemy, which gets defeat upon hitting into the barrel. Kiddy can throw barrels farther than Dixie. In some of the levels, Kiddy can perform a Water Skip to bounce on the water surface, often needed for reaching higher areas.
A few of the moves involve both Kongs. The team up move involves Dixie or Kiddy carrying the other Kong on their shoulders, whom they can throw at another enemy or area. The team up works differently depending on which Kong is held. Dixie cannot move fast by carrying Kiddy due to his weight. She can throw Kiddy at a crack in the ground to break it open, allowing them to enter a small area. Dixie can throw Kiddy to a wall and ride onto him to perform a Roll Attack involving both Kongs. Kiddy can carry Dixie around with ease. He can throw Dixie farther, although she is not heavy enough to break parts of the ground. If Kiddy throws Dixie to a higher platform, both Kongs can move up to there.
The game features greatly expanded map gameplay compared to the previous and following Donkey Kong Country installments. Unlike previous games where the world maps consisted entirely of linear paths, Donkey Kong Country 3 allows players to freely move while piloting their vehicle on the overworld or in water section of the world maps. This feature allows players to go off the intended path and explore sections of the map to reveal hidden Secret caves. The player's original vehicle, the Motor Boat can initially only access a limited portion of the overworld but as the player progress and defeat bosses, they will collect items that will upgrade the boat and allow it to reach further sections of the map. The game also features a greater amount of sidequests. The Northern Kremisphere is inhabited by a number of friendly Brother Bears, who usually challenge the Kongs to bring them an object or complete some task. Completing the Brother Bear's errands will reward the Kongs with hints on the game's secrets and items necessary for 103% Completion.
Characters
Most of the characters and enemies in the game are shown under Dixie Kong's Photo Album, which appears in the end credits after the Kongs complete Kastle Kaos.
Crucial Kongs
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Dixie Kong | Dixie is the girlfriend of Diddy and is the main character of the game. Dixie's main attribute is her ponytail, which she can use to glide across the air. |
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Kiddy Kong | Kiddy is the toddler cousin and sidekick of Dixie. He is both stronger and heavier than Dixie, and can throw her to higher areas. |
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Cranky Kong | Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong from the arcade games. Unlike the previous two games, Cranky is not a supporting character but instead rivals Dixie or Kiddy in Swanky's Sideshow. |
 
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Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong | Donkey Kong and Diddy have the same role. During a fishing trip, they get captured and become a power source for KAOS. Dixie and Kiddy go on an adventure to save both of them. |
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Funky Kong | Funky runs a vehicle rental service, Funky's Rentals, where Dixie and Kiddy can lease a vehicle to travel around the main Northern Kremisphere map. At first, the Kongs can only rent the Motor Boat from Funky, but as they obtain certain items, Funky uses them to construct more vehicles, allowing Dixie and Kiddy to access more worlds. |
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Swanky Kong | Swanky runs a ball-throwing minigame at Swanky's Sideshow, where the Kongs' opponent is Cranky Kong. |
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Wrinkly Kong | Wrinkly resides in a cave, titled Wrinkly's Save Cave, where she saves the Kongs' adventure progress and provides refuge for the rescued Banana Birds. |
First-Class Friends
The Animal Friends return to help the Kongs along their journey. There are a few returning Animal Friends, such as Enguarde, Squawks, and Squitter, but a few others, such as Ellie and Parry, make their debut. Every Animal Friend has their own set of abilities.
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Ellie | Ellie the elephant is a new Animal Friend that replaces Rambi from the first two games. Although she is not as strong, Ellie is able to pick up barrels with her trunk and draw them toward her. She can also use her trunk to draw in water and shoot water projectiles at enemies. Ellie is afraid of Sneeks and runs away whenever she sees one. Ellie is used in the boss fight against Squirt. | Lakeside Limbo | Stampede Sprint |
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Enguarde | Enguarde the swordfish returns from the first two Donkey Kong Country games and retains his role and supercharge attack from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Enguarde can defeat most underwater enemies with his pointed bill. He is encountered in most levels with a body of water, even ones that take place on a boardwalk. Enguarde is used in the boss fight against Barbos. | Tidal Trouble | Poisonous Pipeline |
   
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Nibbla | Although usually an enemy, there is a Nibbla in Fish Food Frenzy which somewhat has the role of being an Animal Friend. Nibbla's mood is represented by its color. As Dixie and Kiddy go through the level, they must keep Nibbla fed with Kocos, otherwise it slowly becomes angrier until becoming bright red and biting the lead Kong. | Fish Food Frenzy | |
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Parry | Parry the parallel bird is a small Animal Friend who flies directly above Dixie and Kiddy. It can defeat Booty Birds by flying into them, although any other enemy, especially Buzzes, instantly defeat Parry upon contact with it. If Dixie and Kiddy pass the No Animal Sign with Parry, they earn a large reward, such as a Blue Balloon or a Bonus Barrel. | Squeals on Wheels | Stampede Sprint |
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Squawks | Squawks the parrot can fly the Kongs through a level. Most enemies, including green Buzzes, can be defeated from Squawks's coconuts. Squawks is often required to reach high areas where the Kongs cannot go by themselves. | Springin' Spiders | Swoopy Salvo |
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A purple relative of Squawks who cannot spit coconuts, but is able to carry a barrel in its talons. | Low-G Labyrinth | Buzzer Barrage | |
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Squitter | Squitter the spider can shoot web projectiles to attack enemies and create temporary web platforms and jump from them to reach hidden areas. Squitter appears in every factory level, and is prominently featured throughout Krack Shot Kroc. | Fire-Ball Frenzy | Tyrant Twin Tussle |
Brothers Bear
Throughout their adventure, Dixie and Kiddy come across several cabins, each having a Brothers Bear. Each world has a Brothers Bear, usually no more than one. Most Brothers Bears either are facing an issue, and ask the Kongs for their help, or they help them access a Banana Bird Cave.
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Baffle | This code-breaker resides in Kaos Kore. The Kongs can help him solve a puzzle by giving the mirror to him. The code reveals the location of Kaos Kore's Banana Bird Cave. | Baffle's Code Room |
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Barnacle | Barnacle is a shell collector who lives in Lake Orangatanga. The Kongs can trade him a Shell for his Banana Bird. | Barnacle's Island |
 
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Barter | Barter is a Brother Bear who lives in a swap shop near K3. The Kongs can trade the mirror to him for a No.6 wrench, which Björn needs to repair his chairlifts. | Barter's Swap Shop |
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Bazaar | Bazaar runs a general store to the left of Funky's Rentals. He sells a few items, including a shell and a mirror. | Bazaar's General Store |
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Bazooka | Bazooka is a war veteran who lives in Mekanos. He owns a cannon named Big Bessie, which can be loaded with a bowling ball to blast the Kongs up to a Banana Bird Cave. | Bazooka's Barracks |
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Benny | The twin brother of Björn, Benny runs the chairlifts in Razor Ridge. He allows the Kongs to freely use his chairlifts to cross to the other side of the world. | Benny's Chairlifts |
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Björn | The twin brother of Benny, Björn runs the second set of chairlifts in Razor Ridge. When the Kongs visit Björn, they find that his chairlifts are not operational. With the No.6 wrench, Björn is able to fix his chairlifts, and the Kongs can go up to a Banana Bird Cave. | Björn's Chairlifts |
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Blizzard | Blizzard lives in the snowy mountains of K3. Because he lives far away, Blizzard cannot make it to Blue's birthday party, so he gives a present for the Kongs to deliver to Blue. | Blizzard's Basecamp |
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Blue | Blue lives in a beach house in Cotton Top Cove. He is depressed because nobody came to his birthday party, so when they Kongs arrive to his house with Blizzard's present, he cheers up and unwraps it, only to find a bowling ball. Having no use for it, Blue returns it to Dixie and Kiddy. | Blue's Beach Hut |
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Blunder | Blunder is found in a cabin to the west of the Kremwood Forest. Like Baffle, visiting him is optional, although Blunder provides hints of where Krematoa is located. | Blunder's Booth |
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Boomer | Boomer is found at a bomb shelter in Krematoa. Each time the Kongs pay a certain number of Bonus Coins to Boomer, he detonates a pile of boulders that blocks the path to one of the levels. | Boomer's Bomb Shelter |
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Bramble | Bramble is a botanist found on the main Northern Kremisphere map, near Cotton-Top Cove. He is not happy about the air pollution caused from Mekanos' factories, but after defeating KAOS the first time, the factories are shut down. If the Kongs give Bramble a Flupperius Petallus Pongus, he gives them a Banana Bird. | Bramble's Bungalow |
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Brash | Brash is an athletic jock who lives in Kremwood Forest, and boasts a record of completing Riverside Race in the fastest time. When Dixie and Kiddy beat Brash's time, he becomes furious and starts throwing a tantrum, causing a log to fall into the riverbank and form a bridge to a Banana Bird Cave. | Brash's Cabin |
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Banana Queen | The Banana Queen is the mother of the Banana Birds. She can only be encountered once Dixie and Kiddy earn the Gyrocopter and fly into the clouds, where she was sealed away by Baron K. Roolenstein. Once the Kongs return with every Banana Bird, they sing and free the Banana Queen from her barrier. |
Enemies
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Bazuka | These Kremlings carry large round bazookas from which they fire barrels. Switch Barrels can change the type of barrels they shoot. In Criss Kross Cliffs, there is a Bazuka who vertically shoots barrels, which Dixie and Kiddy must bounce on to progress up the level. | Blazing Bazukas | Tyrant Twin Tussle |
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Klasp | Klasps are Kremlings who hide in a TNT Barrel while holding on to horizontal ropes. Klasps always move in the direction of the Kongs, and some Klasps are faster than others. | Kreeping Klasps | Criss Kross Cliffs |
  
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Knocka | These Kremlings in green barrels are the successor to Klobbers from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Knockas act the exact same as Klobbers: they try to bump the Kongs into a gap or pit. | Tidal Trouble | Creepy Caverns |
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Kobble | A generic Kremling enemy which is very similar to Kritters from Donkey Kong Country. Kobbles move back and forth in a consistent pattern. Kobbles are one of the weakest enemies, leaving them vulnerable to any attack. | Lakeside Limbo | Kreeping Klasps |
 
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Koin | One of these Kremlings appear in each level, guarding a DK Coin. To defeat Koin and thus obtain the DK Coin, the Kongs must throw a Steel Barrel at a wall behind Koin so that it bounces off and hits Koin in the back, defeating it. Dixie and Kiddy can only obtain a DK Coin from each Koin once. | Lakeside Limbo | Rocket Rush |
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Koindozer | Koindozers are a variant of Koin, although their behavior is completely different and they only appear in Koindozer Klamber, where they are featured. Unlike Koins, Koindozers are not stationary; they chase after the Kongs while holding a shield in front to try and knock them into gaps and other foes, much like Knockas. If the Kongs are above ground, Koindozer lifts up its shield, which they can use as a small platform. | Koindozer Klamber | |
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Kopter | These Kremling enemies are usually seen propelling around mountain areas. Kopters attack by spinning downwards with their blades, trying to hit the Kongs. Kopters cannot be defeated and must be avoided by the Kongs. | Buzzer Barrage | Pot Hole Panic |
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Krimp | Krimps are the game's equivalent for Klaptraps and Klampons from the first two Donkey Kong Country games respectively. Krimps are common enemies who move back and forth through areas, repeatedly opening and closing their jaws. Because of Krimps' sharp teeth, the Kongs cannot walk or roll into them from the front or else they take damage. Besides this, Krimps can be defeated using any other method. | Skidda's Row | Tyrant Twin Tussle |
  
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Kroc | Only one Kroc appears throughout the game, in the level Krack Shot Kroc, where it is the main obstacle. Kroc attacks by shooting fireballs at Squitter, whom the Kongs are transformed into during the entire level. Kroc is never shown physically, although a crosshair on the screen indicates where Kroc targets and is about to shoot fireballs. Like Karbines, because Kroc is in the background, it cannot be defeated. | Krack Shot Kroc | |
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Krumple | These muscular Kremlings replace Krushas and Krunchas from the first two respective Donkey Kong Country games. If either the Kongs touch a Krumple or if Dixie jumps onto its head, it pushes the Kongs out of the way, possibly hitting them into an obstacle. Krumples can only be defeated in three ways: having a barrel thrown at it, being jumped on by Kiddy Kong, or having an Animal Friend attack it. | Rocket Barrel Ride | Creepy Caverns |
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Kuchuka | Kuchukas are a variant of Knockas that hide in a purple barrel while throwing bombs. Kuchukas can only be defeated by a TNT Barrel, and must usually be avoided. Kuchukas only appear in one level, Pot Hole Panic. | Pot Hole Panic | |
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Kuff 'n' Klout | Kuff 'n' Klouts are a pair of muscular Kremlings who are only found in Krematoa. They either jump in a leapfrog-like pattern or try to ram into Dixie and Kiddy. Kuff 'n' Klouts can only be defeated from either Squitter's webs or if the Kongs throw a barrel at them. | Stampede Sprint | Tyrant Twin Tussle |
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Re-Koil | Re-Koils are orange Kremlings who bounce on their tail. They can be defeated from most attacks. | Murky Mill | Criss Kross Cliffs |
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Skidda | Skiddas are a purple variant of Kobbles that appear in snow levels. They move back and forth on icy surfaces, including rooftops, causing them to slip. Like Kobbles, Skiddas can be defeated from any attack. | Skidda's Row | Lemguin Lunge |
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Bristles | A spiky hedgehog enemy that appears in many levels. If Dixie or Kiddy touch a Bristles's spikes, they get injured. Because of this, the Kongs can only defeat Bristles by either using a barrel or a frontal roll attack, as doing one from behind injures the Kongs instead. Some Bristles roll, and as such are invulnerable to all non-barrel attacks. | Springin' Spiders | Swoopy Salvo |
  
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Knik-Knak | Knik-Knaks are common beetle-like enemies which are featured in two variations: red and yellow. The red Knik-Knaks are the most common, and are almost always found in midair, usually staying in a single position. The rarer yellow variety are only encountered on the ground. | Tidal Trouble | Criss Kross Cliffs |
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Lemguin | These penguin enemies only appear in the level Lemguin Lunge, where they are featured throughout. Lemguins slide down slopes on their bellies. Their beak protects them from frontal roll attacks, which cause the Kongs to be injured. Lemguins can be defeated from a jump attack. | Lemguin Lunge | |
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Minkey | These are monkey enemies who poke their head out of the sides within hollow trees. Minkeys attack by trying to throw acorns at the Kongs. Along the way, the Kongs can hide behind Barrel Shields, which protect them from the acorns. Minkeys cannot be defeated. | Barrel Shield Bust-Up | |
 
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Nid | Nids are spider-like creatures with a plank of wood on their back. They either jump up and down in place or in an arc formation. The Kongs can stand on a Nid's plank to reach higher areas. Unlike most enemies, Nids cannot hurt the Kongs, although they can sometimes bounce them into Buzzes in the air. Nids have two variations: purple and yellow; the yellow ones hop constantly, but the purple ones only start hopping when the Kongs are on their plank. | Barrel Shield Bust-Up | Springin' Spiders |
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Sneek | These enemies are much like Neeks from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. They walk back and forth through areas and try to hit into the Kongs. Sneeks are featured in the level Squeals on Wheels, where the Kongs defeat them in order to progress. Ellie is afraid of Sneeks, and if she encounters one, Ellie quickly runs away. | Lakeside Limbo | Stampede Sprint |
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Booty Bird | A pudgy bird enemy that flies in the air during many levels. Some Booty Birds remain in a single position while others move back and forth in a straight line. Most Booty Birds release an item when defeated, such as a Banana Bunch or a K-O-N-G Letter. The Kongs can defeat a Booty Bird by either jumping on it or by using a barrel. Most Animal Friends can also defeat them. | Lakeside Limbo | Swoopy Salvo |
 
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Buzz | Mechanical wasps who serve as the replacement of Zingers and one of the most common enemies in the game. Buzzes either remain in one place or move in a pattern. If a Kong touches a Buzz, they get injured. Buzzes come in both green and red variations; green Buzzes can only be defeated from a barrel or an Animal Friend, while red ones can only be defeated by a TNT Barrel or an Invincibility Barrel. | Doorstop Dash | Rocket Rush |
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Karbine | Owls that wield large, fireball-shooting cannons. Karbines only appear and are featured in the level Fire-Ball Frenzy. Karbines often follow the Kongs when they are in sight, and attempt to shoot fireballs at them. Karbines also shoot in a certain pattern, giving the Kongs a chance to figure out how to dodge them. Karbines are always in the background and therefore cannot be defeated. | Fire-Ball Frenzy | |
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Killer bees | An invincible swarm of aggressive red bees that pursues the Kongs relentlessly. | Riverside Race | |
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Swoopy | Like Bazzas, an unlimited number of Swoopys move from one hole to the next. Swoopys are only found in tree levels, where they swoop through holes to try and attack the Kongs. Dixie and Kiddy can defeat a Swoopy by jumping on it. Sometimes a Swoopy crashes into the side of a tree, allowing the Kongs to use it as a platform. | Springin' Spiders | Swoopy Salvo |
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Bazza | Underwater fish enemies who move between holes in the coral reef in unlimited numbers. | Bazza's Blockade | |
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Bounty Bass | A pudgy fish that is the underwater equivalent to Booty Birds. Bounty Bass can only be defeated by Enguarde, and they release an item when defeated. | Bazza's Blockade | Pot Hole Panic |
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Gleamin' Bream | Gleamin' Breams are a variant of Bounty Basses. They are plump, yellow fishes who give off a beam of light around them. Gleamin' Breams are featured throughout and only appear in the level Floodlit Fish. If Enguarde attacks a Gleamin' Bream, it does not get defeated but rather illuminates the dark surrounding area temporarily. | Floodlit Fish | |
 
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Koco | Kocos are literal clown fish and are one of the most common underwater enemies. They have red and green variants, each with slightly different behavior: red Kocos swim around but green Kocos only swim back and forth in place. In most levels, Kocos can only be defeated by Enguarde, but in Fish Food Frenzy, they can also be defeated if eaten by the Nibbla ally. | Tidal Trouble | Poisonous Pipeline |
 
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Lurchin | These sea urchin enemies are found in bodies of water. Lurchins repeatedly open and close their body. To defeat a Lurchin, Enguarde must stab its body while it is exposed. If the Kongs or Enguarde touch a Lurchin's spiky shell, they take damage. | Tidal Trouble | Poisonous Pipeline |
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Missile shell | This underwater enemy only appears in Barbos's Barrier. A missile shell can be defeated by either luring it at the wall or on a Lurchin. | Barbos's Barrier | |
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Nibbla | Besides the Nibbla who is somewhat an Animal Friend, Nibblas appear as enemies in lake and riverside levels. Nibblas are like Snapjaws and Lockjaws from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, as they swim in the water beneath the Kongs and follow them around. If the Kongs land in the same body of water that the Nibbla is in, the fish quickly bites them. Nibblas cannot be defeated. | Bobbing Barrel Brawl | Fish Food Frenzy |
Big Time Bad Guys
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