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{{quote2|Sneaky rat baddy who scares Ellie if she ever sees him.|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' manual, page 19}}  
{{quote2|Sneaky rat baddy who scares Ellie if she ever sees him.|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' manual, page 19}}  


'''Sneeks''' are enemies that appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. These big rats replace the [[Gnawty|Gnawties]] of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and the [[Neek]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' as the game's short weak rodent enemy. In the game, they are depicted as indigo-furred rats, yet the Sneek in the artwork shows a more maroon fur. Compared to Neeks, Sneeks have more menacing faces, as well as a less cartoonish anatomy. They also have a more battered appearance, due to having notches on both ears. They can be defeated by any attack, so they are not a real threat. They can be found in all kinds of locations, such as mills, forests, jungles, or mountains. According to the game's credits, Sneeks belong to the "[[Terrorfirma Tuff Guys]]" enemy class.
'''Sneeks''' are big rats and enemies who appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. Sneeks are one of the weakest enemies in both games, and always move around in a back and forth pattern. In this regard, they act as the successor to two rodent enemies from the previous two games: [[Neek]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and [[Gnawty|Gnawties]] from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.  


Sneeks play an important role in the level [[Squeals on Wheels]], which takes place inside a mill in [[Kremwood Forest]]. In this area, many Sneeks are running around in large wooden wheels. In order to open the doors in their path, [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] must take out all the rats by tossing [[Steel Keg]]s at them.
Unlike Neeks, Sneeks have a realistic and menacing appearance. In ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', Sneeks have gray fur, although official artwork shows it with brown fur. Sneeks have a battered appearance due to having notches on both ears.


A notable feature is that [[Ellie the Elephant]] will get spooked if she sees a Sneek, causing her to run in panic. In [[Murky Mill]], the fifth level of the game, most Sneeks are too hard for her to see because of the darkness, unless they walk directly under the lights. In this case, Ellie must take care of the rats by tossing [[Barrel]]s at them from a distance. An entire [[Krematoa]] level, called [[Stampede Sprint]], also revolves around this: near the beginning of the level, Ellie will be frightened by three Sneeks, making her to stampede through the jungle. Ellie is not scared of Sneeks in ''Donkey Kong Land III'', although this is likely due to system limitations.
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''===
[[File:Murky Mill.png|thumb|Ellie gets scared of a Sneek in Murky Mill]]
Sneeks first appear in ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''.


==Levels==
They play a major role in a few levels, the first of which is [[Murky Mill]]; the level shows that [[Ellie the Elephant]] is scared of Sneeks. Because most of the level is dark, Ellie does not get scared of Sneeks unless they are shown underneath a spotlight. If Ellie approaches a Sneek under a spotlight, she gets scared and runs a short distance away. Ellie can only pass a Sneek in a spotlight if she picks up a nearby [[barrel]] and throws it at the enemy.
Sneeks appear in the following levels.
 
[[Squeals on Wheels]] is the second level where Sneeks have a major appearance. In the level, each Sneek is running in a large, wooden mill. [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] can only pass through a nearby gate if they defeat the Sneek corresponding to it. The [[Kong]]s can only defeat these Sneeks by throwing a [[Steel Keg]] at them. Every Sneek must be defeated for the final door to open.
 
The third level is [[Stampede Sprint]], which also revolves around Ellie's fear of them. Near the start of the level, Ellie sees three Sneeks, which gives her a big scare. As a result, Ellie stampedes away for most of the level.
 
Sneeks appear in various environments, including mills, forests, jungles, and mountain ranges. They mostly appear in the earlier levels:


===''Donkey Kong Country 3''===
* [[Lakeside Limbo]]
* [[Lakeside Limbo]]
* [[Doorstop Dash]]
* [[Doorstop Dash]]
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* [[Stormy Seas]] (Game Boy Advance version only)
* [[Stormy Seas]] (Game Boy Advance version only)
* [[Stampede Sprint]]
* [[Stampede Sprint]]
In [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]], a photograph of Sneek appears under the "[[Terrorfirma Tuff Guys]]" enemy class.
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Sneeks have the same sound effect as Neeks from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. In the original game, Sneeks are sped up and higher-pitched.


===''Donkey Kong Land III''===
===''Donkey Kong Land III''===
In ''Donkey Kong Land III'', Sneeks appear in almost every level. Sneeks retain their behavior and patterns from ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Ellie is no longer scared of Sneeks.
Sneeks appear in almost every level:
* [[Red Wharf]]
* [[Red Wharf]]
* [[Ford Knocks]]
* [[Ford Knocks]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>  
<gallery>  
Sneek DKC3 Photo Album.png|Sneek as seen in [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]]
Sneek DKC3.png|''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' sprite
Sneek-Wheel.gif|Sneek in [[Squeals on Wheels]]
Sneek DKC3 Photo Album.png|In [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]]
Stampede Sprint.png|Sneeks in [[Stampede Sprint]]
Sneek-Wheel.gif|Animated sprite of a Sneek walking on a wheel, as seen in in [[Squeals on Wheels]]
Sneek DKL3c sprite.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong''
Sneek DKL3c sprite.png|''Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong'' sprite
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Trivia==
*In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 3'', Sneeks have the same sound effect as the Neeks from ''Donkey Kong Country 2'', while in the original game, the sounds are sped up and higher-pitched.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:50, September 21, 2019

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Sneeks are big rats and enemies who appear in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Donkey Kong Land III. Sneeks are one of the weakest enemies in both games, and always move around in a back and forth pattern. In this regard, they act as the successor to two rodent enemies from the previous two games: Neeks from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Gnawties from Donkey Kong Country.

Unlike Neeks, Sneeks have a realistic and menacing appearance. In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Sneeks have gray fur, although official artwork shows it with brown fur. Sneeks have a battered appearance due to having notches on both ears.

History

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

Ellie is spooked by a Sneek at the Murky Mill.
Ellie gets scared of a Sneek in Murky Mill

Sneeks first appear in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.

They play a major role in a few levels, the first of which is Murky Mill; the level shows that Ellie the Elephant is scared of Sneeks. Because most of the level is dark, Ellie does not get scared of Sneeks unless they are shown underneath a spotlight. If Ellie approaches a Sneek under a spotlight, she gets scared and runs a short distance away. Ellie can only pass a Sneek in a spotlight if she picks up a nearby barrel and throws it at the enemy.

Squeals on Wheels is the second level where Sneeks have a major appearance. In the level, each Sneek is running in a large, wooden mill. Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong can only pass through a nearby gate if they defeat the Sneek corresponding to it. The Kongs can only defeat these Sneeks by throwing a Steel Keg at them. Every Sneek must be defeated for the final door to open.

The third level is Stampede Sprint, which also revolves around Ellie's fear of them. Near the start of the level, Ellie sees three Sneeks, which gives her a big scare. As a result, Ellie stampedes away for most of the level.

Sneeks appear in various environments, including mills, forests, jungles, and mountain ranges. They mostly appear in the earlier levels:

In Dixie Kong's Photo Album, a photograph of Sneek appears under the "Terrorfirma Tuff Guys" enemy class.

In the Game Boy Advance remake, Sneeks have the same sound effect as Neeks from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. In the original game, Sneeks are sped up and higher-pitched.

Donkey Kong Land III

In Donkey Kong Land III, Sneeks appear in almost every level. Sneeks retain their behavior and patterns from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Ellie is no longer scared of Sneeks.

Sneeks appear in almost every level:

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スニーク[?]
Sunīku
Sneek

References

  1. ^ French name of Squeals on Wheels