94,296
edits
Donkey Kong: Difference between revisions
We have no earthly idea if Baby DK is supposed to be the original or current Donkey Kong - the former makes more sense chronologically, but the latter looks the part design-wise.
LinkTheLefty (talk | contribs) |
LinkTheLefty (talk | contribs) (We have no earthly idea if Baby DK is supposed to be the original or current Donkey Kong - the former makes more sense chronologically, but the latter looks the part design-wise.) |
||
| Line 17: | Line 17: | ||
Donkey Kong's exact role in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] is somewhat hazy. His original appearance portrayed him as a villainous or confused ape with unequaled strength. In these games, Donkey Kong didn't wear a tie. The 1994 [[Game Boy]] ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' was the first game to feature the tie (a red tie with the letters "DK" printed in white, later changed to yellow), but otherwise Donkey Kong is the same as he was in the original. | Donkey Kong's exact role in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] is somewhat hazy. His original appearance portrayed him as a villainous or confused ape with unequaled strength. In these games, Donkey Kong didn't wear a tie. The 1994 [[Game Boy]] ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' was the first game to feature the tie (a red tie with the letters "DK" printed in white, later changed to yellow), but otherwise Donkey Kong is the same as he was in the original. | ||
However, with the release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' later that same year, Donkey Kong was given a new personality and a new home. ''Donkey Kong Country'' also saw the appearance of the elderly [[Cranky Kong]], who | However, with the release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' later that same year, Donkey Kong was given a new personality and a new home. ''Donkey Kong Country'' also saw the appearance of the elderly [[Cranky Kong]], who is described as the original Donkey Kong from the older arcade games. While the relationship of Donkey Kong and Cranky Kong has been [[Cranky Kong#Identity confusion|inconsistent]], most sources indicate that the current Donkey Kong is the grandson of Cranky Kong. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| Line 23: | Line 23: | ||
{{main|Baby Donkey Kong}} | {{main|Baby Donkey Kong}} | ||
[[File:YIDSbabydk.png|thumb|left|upright=0.66|[[Baby Donkey Kong]] helps the [[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]] climb vines]] | [[File:YIDSbabydk.png|thumb|left|upright=0.66|[[Baby Donkey Kong]] helps the [[Yoshi (species)|Red Yoshi]] climb vines]] | ||
During | During Donkey Kong's infancy, he is stolen from his treetop home by [[Kamek]] and his [[Toady]] army during their massive kidnapping spree. However, Baby DK meets the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] and greatly helps them in their quest to defeat the [[Koopa Troop]]. When riding on a Yoshi's back, Baby Donkey Kong helps the Yoshis perform many special moves, such as climbing vines and charging. Baby Donkey Kong is one of the seven [[star children]]. | ||
{{br}} | {{br}} | ||