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[[File:Warp_Barrel.png|frame|Artwork of a Warp Barrel]]
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'''Warp Barrels'''<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Player's Guide. Page 18.</ref><ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' Player's Guide. Page 14.</ref> are uncommon types of [[barrel]]s from the latter two ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' games. They are usually distinguishable from the "W" painted on them. As their name suggests, Warp Barrels warp the [[Kong]]s to the stage's [[Goal#Donkey Kong series|goal]]. Warp Barrels are usually hidden off-screen or in out of reach areas. A Warp Barrel is invisible until the Kongs enter into it. Warp Barrels are optional and the Kongs are not required to enter them to finish a level.
|image=[[File:Warp_Barrel.png|150px]]<br>Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
 
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' ([[list of games by date#1995|1995]])
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', a Warp Barrel appears in every level of each game's first two worlds ([[Gangplank Galleon (world)|Gangplank Galleon]] and [[Crocodile Cauldron]] in the second game and [[Lake Orangatanga]] and [[Kremwood Forest]] in the third game).
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]) ([[list of games by date#2004|2004]])
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'''Warp Barrels'''<ref>{{cite|author=Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Player's Guide|page=18|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=1995}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' Player's Guide|page=14|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1996}}</ref> are an uncommon type of [[barrel]] that appears in the latter two ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' games. They are usually distinguishable from the ''W'' painted on them. As their name suggests, Warp Barrels [[warp]] the [[Kong]]s to the stage's [[Goal#Donkey Kong series|goal]]. Warp Barrels are usually hidden off-screen or in out-of-reach areas. A Warp Barrel is invisible until the Kongs enter it. Warp Barrels are optional, and the Kongs are not required to enter them to finish a [[level]].


==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
Warp Barrels appear in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' with the appearance of a [[Barrel Cannon|Barrel Kannon]] in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] version. When entered, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] are sent into a warp room. The warp room usually only takes up a single screen, and in the center is a group of [[banana]]s in the shape of a large exclamation mark. The Kongs can exit out of the warp room to their right.
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
Warp Barrels appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' with the appearance of a [[Barrel Cannon|Barrel Kannon]] in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] version. When a Warp Barrel is entered, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] are sent into a warp room. The warp room usually takes up only a single screen, and in the center is a group of [[banana]]s in the shape of a large exclamation mark. The Kongs can exit the warp room to their right. Only the levels in [[Gangplank Galleon (world)|Gangplank Galleon]] and [[Crocodile Cauldron]] have Warp Barrels in them.


In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', Warp Barrels have the same sprite as [[Bonus Barrel]]s. Unlike ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', the warp rooms do not have bananas shaped like an exclamation mark. Warp Barrels only appear in levels from the first world, Gangplank Galleon.
====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', Warp Barrels have a ''W'' decoration on them. Unlike in the previous game, Dixie and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] are not sent into a warp room, so by entering the Warp Barrel, the Kongs are instantly warped in front of the [[Level Flag]]. [[Lake Orangatanga]] and [[Kremwood Forest]] are the only worlds whose levels have Warp Barrels.


===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' / ''Donkey Kong Land III''===
====''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Advance)====
In ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', Warp Barrels have a "W" decoration on them. Unlike the previous game, Dixie and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] are not sent into a warp room, so by entering the Warp Barrel, the Kongs are instantly warped in front of the [[Level Flag]].  
[[File:Warp Barrel area DKC GBA .png|thumb|The Warp Barrel area in the Game Boy Advance remake]]
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Warp Barrels replace the [[Blast Barrel]]s that sent [[Donkey Kong]] and Diddy near the end of the level in previous versions. There are many more Warp Barrels than the original barrels, and appear in levels of [[Kongo Jungle]] and [[Monkey Mines]], as well as in [[Trick Track Trek]]. Warp Barrels were redesigned to sport a "W" on an explosive red design, which would be reused for the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|sequel's remake]]. Entering a Warp Barrel takes the Kongs to a place with an ice walkway in a black void and [[banana]]s arranged to spell the word "WARP." There are also floating screenshots traveling across the background. In all versions, [[Stop & Go Station]] has an off-screen warp point that functions like a Warp Barrel, which is found by walking into the entrance to the left at the very start.


In ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', unlike ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', the Warp Barrels are marked with a "W". Unlike ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', the Warp Barrels take the Kongs to a small warp room, which they can exit from the right to reach the End of Level Flag.
===''Donkey Kong Land'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Land 2''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', Warp Barrels share a sprite with as [[Bonus Barrel]]s, and none of the warp rooms do not have bananas shaped like an exclamation mark, unlike in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. Warp Barrels appear only in levels from the first world, Gangplank Galleon.


===''Donkey Kong Country''===
====''Donkey Kong Land III''====
[[File:Warp Barrel area DKC GBA .png|thumb|The Warp Barrel area in the Game Boy Advance remake]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', unlike ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', the Warp Barrels are marked with a ''W''. Unlike in ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', the Warp Barrels take the Kongs to a small warp room, which they can exit from the right to reach the End of Level Flag. Warp Barrels appear only in the first world, [[Cape Codswallop]].
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Warp Barrels replace the [[Blast Barrel]]s from the Super NES and [[Game Boy Color]] versions that send [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] and Diddy Kong near the end of the level. They are much more common than the original barrels, with warps appearing once per level. Warp Barrels were redesigned with the "W" on a red explosive effect; this design also appears in the Game Boy Advance remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. By entering a Warp Barrel, the Kongs are taken to a space with its own music track that does not exist in other versions of the game - an ice walkway in a black void, with pictures of some levels, each showing a different environment, hovering across in the background. On the icy path there are bananas that spell out "WARP", and the end of the scene puts the Kongs near the end of the level. In all versions of the game, [[Stop & Go Station]] has an off-screen warp point that functions as one of these barrels, which is found by walking into the entrance to the left at the very start.
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==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Ita=Barile magico<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo|date=2003|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (GBA) European booklet|page=103|language=it|publisher=Nintendo of Europe}}</ref>
|ItaM=Magic barrel
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*While ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' does not have any Warp Barrels, a few levels have a hidden alternate exit at the very start: [[Arctic Barrel Arsenal]], [[Sky High Caper]], and [[Skyscraper Caper]].
*Although ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' has no Warp Barrels, a few levels have a hidden alternate exit at the very start: [[Arctic Barrel Arsenal]], [[Sky High Caper]], and [[Skyscraper Caper]].


==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:12, June 4, 2024

Warp Barrel
Artwork of a Warp Barrel from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA) (2004)

Warp Barrels[1][2] are an uncommon type of barrel that appears in the latter two Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Land games. They are usually distinguishable from the W painted on them. As their name suggests, Warp Barrels warp the Kongs to the stage's goal. Warp Barrels are usually hidden off-screen or in out-of-reach areas. A Warp Barrel is invisible until the Kongs enter it. Warp Barrels are optional, and the Kongs are not required to enter them to finish a level.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country series[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

Warp Barrels appear in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest with the appearance of a Barrel Kannon in the SNES version. When a Warp Barrel is entered, Diddy and Dixie are sent into a warp room. The warp room usually takes up only a single screen, and in the center is a group of bananas in the shape of a large exclamation mark. The Kongs can exit the warp room to their right. Only the levels in Gangplank Galleon and Crocodile Cauldron have Warp Barrels in them.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble![edit]

In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Warp Barrels have a W decoration on them. Unlike in the previous game, Dixie and Kiddy are not sent into a warp room, so by entering the Warp Barrel, the Kongs are instantly warped in front of the Level Flag. Lake Orangatanga and Kremwood Forest are the only worlds whose levels have Warp Barrels.

Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)[edit]

Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in a Warp Barrel room in the Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country
The Warp Barrel area in the Game Boy Advance remake

In the Game Boy Advance remake of Donkey Kong Country, Warp Barrels replace the Blast Barrels that sent Donkey Kong and Diddy near the end of the level in previous versions. There are many more Warp Barrels than the original barrels, and appear in levels of Kongo Jungle and Monkey Mines, as well as in Trick Track Trek. Warp Barrels were redesigned to sport a "W" on an explosive red design, which would be reused for the sequel's remake. Entering a Warp Barrel takes the Kongs to a place with an ice walkway in a black void and bananas arranged to spell the word "WARP." There are also floating screenshots traveling across the background. In all versions, Stop & Go Station has an off-screen warp point that functions like a Warp Barrel, which is found by walking into the entrance to the left at the very start.

Donkey Kong Land series[edit]

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

In Donkey Kong Land 2, Warp Barrels share a sprite with as Bonus Barrels, and none of the warp rooms do not have bananas shaped like an exclamation mark, unlike in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Warp Barrels appear only in levels from the first world, Gangplank Galleon.

Donkey Kong Land III[edit]

In Donkey Kong Land III, unlike Donkey Kong Land 2, the Warp Barrels are marked with a W. Unlike in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, the Warp Barrels take the Kongs to a small warp room, which they can exit from the right to reach the End of Level Flag. Warp Barrels appear only in the first world, Cape Codswallop.

Gallery[edit]

  • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest artwork

    Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest artwork

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

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

  • Donkey Kong Land III (Game Boy Color) sprite

    Donkey Kong Land III (Game Boy Color) sprite

  • Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) artwork

    Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) artwork

  • Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) sprite

    Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) sprite

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Italian Barile magico[3]
 Magic barrel

Trivia[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda (1995). Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 18.
  2. ^ Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 14.
  3. ^ Nintendo (2003). Donkey Kong Country (GBA) European booklet. Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Page 103.
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