Tucks (bouncing)

Bouncy Tuckses are members of the Snowmad army and enemies in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Much like their relatives, Tuckses, their appearance is based on that of penguins, being pudgy, short, and slightly hunched. However, unlike basic Tuckses, which wear striped trousers, Bouncy Tuckses do not sport any piece of clothing; they are completely bare.

These enemies are always seen bouncing on springy objects, such as elastic canopies and jelly blocks. Their jump height as well as trajectory may differ from individual to individual. Some Bouncy Tuckses perform short bounces in place, while other perform higher bounces and flap their flippers in an attempt to fly as well. Unlike these which jump vertically, several other Bouncy Tuckses follow an arc-shaped motion.

If a Bouncy Tucks hits the Kongs, it damages them and depletes one heart from their health counter. However, the Kongs can defeat Bouncy Tuckses by means of any attack method, including stomping, throwing barrels or explosives, or even rolling.

Compared to other Snowmad enemies, Bouncy Tuckses are rather uncommon in the game. A single Bouncy Tucks can be found inside a windmill in the level, Windmill Hills. However, more Bouncy Tuckses can be spotted in Jelly Jamboree. While their jump heights are certainly not affected, as the Kongs are, by the types of jelly blocks found in the level, Bouncy Tuckses are shown to be able to power mechanisms by springing on blue jelly blocks.