Winky's Walkway

Winky's Walkway is the sixth level in the popular Donkey Kong video game, Donkey Kong Country. It is also the first level in the Monkey Mines area, located on Donkey Kong Island.

In this short walkway level, the Kongs will meet no tough challenges. They will, however, meet a new Animal Buddy, known as Winky the Frog. Winky will help them bounce to Banana Bunches, defeat enemies, and even reach Bonus Levels. This level also marks the first appearance of Oil Drums, though they only shoot enemies at the heroes here. Other foes in Winky's Walkway include Kritters, Neckies, Gnawties, and a lone Zinger. This level is notably the shortest level in the Super Nintendo and Game Boy Advance versions of the game.

SNES and GBA Versions
The level begins with a slanted stairway that leads to a Kritter and a Necky, which, if jumped on, can let the Kongs find the letter K. Heading east, there will be more Kritters and a Necky leading to the other platform. Then, there will be two Neckys and a Kritter that can be used to reach Winky the Frog, which will help the player significantly. The Kongs must jump acroos platforms to find the Star Barrel, and with Winky, the letter O.

Now halfway through the level, it gets more difficult to complete the level without the help of the animal buddy. The Kongs will then encounter their first Oil Drum, this one spawning Gnawties. The Kongs must jump over another Necky which can lead them to a bonus level. Anohter Gnawty Oil Drum will be found, along with several Neckys and a Zinger guarding an animal buddy statue. From there, another Necky can be jumped on to reach the letter G. Another Oil Drum is encountered. After that, the exit is just ahead.

Trivia

 * Winky's Walkway is the only level that was extended in the Game Boy Color port of Donkey Kong Country. However, it returned to its original length in Game Boy Advance version.