Sloppy Sands

Sloppy Sands is the ninth level in Donkey Kong Country Returns, as well as the second level in the Beach world.

This level mostly takes place on the ocean shore, where Donkey and Diddy Kong are constantly being attacked by squid enemies shooting out of cannons. Fortunately, some of the squids can be bounced on to reach collectibles, although some of them are also electric, being able to hurt the Kongs with one touch. This is also the first level to feature cannons that the Kongs can pound on to shoot out collectibles and help them find a single Puzzle Piece. Additionally, the end of this level takes place inside of a tall tower in which the primates must climb by using buckets full of sand as platforms. A green, grassy turf, which covers walls and turning wheels, also helps the heroes climb to the top of the tower. Other than squids, the enemies in this level include Snaggles and Snaps.

In the Time Attack mode of the game, a time of 1:11:00 is needed to get a gold medal, a time of 1:26:00 for silver, and a time of 1:57:00 for bronze.