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'''Coral Capers''' is the fourth level of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. It is also the fourth level of the [[Kongo Jungle]] area, and is located on the coast of a lake. It is the first underwater level in the game.
'''Coral Capers''' is the fourth level of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and of the first world, [[Kongo Jungle]].  


This level is the first one where the player has to control the [[Kong]]s by swimming. It is one of the shortest levels in the game, and, like other underwater levels, does not feature any [[Bonus Level]]s. Although the level may seem a bit normal and plain, two [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]]s appear in different parts of the level to help [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] and [[Diddy Kong]] on their quest. These swordfish friends can be a big help on the Kongs' quest. Enemies here include the basic underwater enemies: [[Bitesize]]s, [[Croctopus]]es, [[Chomps Jr.]], [[Chomps]], and [[Clambo]]s, who all make their first appearance in this stage.  
==Summary==
Coral Capers takes place in a large pond. It is the first level that takes place underwater and to have swimming controls. It is the first level to have no [[Bonus Level]]s, which are also absent from subsequent underwater levels in the game. Coral Capers has a variety of underwater enemies, all of whom make their first appearance in the level: [[Bitesize]]s, [[Croctopus]]es, [[Chomps Jr.]], [[Chomps]], and [[Clambo]]s. [[Squidge]]s are the only aquatic enemies that do not appear in the level. Between the coral walls, there are many hidden areas with [[banana]]s, and one of them has an [[Animal Token|Expresso Token]].
 
The level is also the debut of the [[Animal Friend]], [[Enguarde the Swordfish]], who can be found after the first Croctopus in the level. It is optional for [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] to ride Enguarde, who can defeat underwater enemies unlike the [[Kong]]s. A second Enguarde can be found just after the [[Star Barrel]].


==Layout==
==Layout==
[[File:Coral Capers SNES 2.png|thumb|left|Two Enguardes are found in the level]]
[[File:Coral Capers SNES 2.png|thumb|left|Two Enguardes are found in the level]]
At the beginning of the level, the Kongs swim through a wide underwater area containing a few Bitesizes and the level's first [[DK Barrel]]. A pathway leading north to the [[K-O-N-G Letters|letter K]] and another area is ahead after a pair of Bitesizes. A channel stretching to the right of the letter K allows the heroes to access a square-shaped area with a large, coral structure in the center of it. A Croctopus swims all around this area in a large circle, trying to hit into the primates as they cross through it. Another channel in this area leads to a large, open section with a lone Bitesize in it. An alcove at the bottom of this area contains an [[Animal Crate]] with Enguarde in it. The swordfish can aid the Kongs as they head north through a long passage, making their way into another square-shaped area with a coral structure in the center of it. A Croctopus circles this structure, which has an [[Extra Life Balloon]] to the right of it. A channel in the left part of this area leads to a wobbling DK Barrel and a curvy passage that takes the primates into a wide section consisting of a few Bitesizes. The level's [[Star Barrel]] is farther into this area next to a passage facing south.
At the beginning of the level, the Kongs swim through a wide underwater area containing a few Bitesizes and the level's first [[DK Barrel]]. A pathway leading north to the [[K-O-N-G Letters|letter K]] and another area is ahead after a pair of Bitesizes. A channel stretching to the right of the letter K allows the heroes to access a square-shaped area with a large, coral structure in the center of it. A Croctopus swims around the area in a circular pattern. Another channel in this area leads to a large, open section with a lone Bitesize in it. An alcove at the bottom of the area, as hinted by a group of bananas shaping a down arrow, is where the [[Animal Crate]] with Enguarde is located. The swordfish can aid the Kongs as they head north through a long passage, making their way into another square-shaped area with a coral structure in the center of it. A Croctopus circles this structure, which has a [[Red Balloon]] to the right of it. A channel in the left part of this area leads to a wobbling DK Barrel and a curvy passage that takes the Kongs into a wide section with a few Bitesizes. The [[Star Barrel]] is farther into the area, next to a passage facing south.


Three gaps are above this passage: the one farthest to the left contains a [[Banana|Banana Bunch]], the one in the middle holds the letter O, and the alcove on the far right carries a single banana. Once the heroes head down the aforementioned passage, they access another square-shaped section with a piece of land in the center of it. As before, a Croctopus circles the area. An Animal Crate containing the second Enguarde also sits in the corner of this area, which the heroes can exit with the use of a small channel that helps them reach a wider area with a Chomps Jr. and a DK Barrel in it. A passage facing north immediately follows this barrel with a few Chomps swimming around in it. The heroes can find a hidden pathway over a wall to enter a hidden alcove containing an [[Animal Token]] of [[Expresso the Ostrich]]. Once the heroes reach the top of this passage, they can find the letter N and a channel with a wider area on the opposite side of it. Several Bitesizes swim through here. The long pathway widens even more after they pass a Clambo in an alcove. In this wider section, two structures can be seen in the center of the area with a Croctopus circling them. The Kongs can nab the letter G between them. An exit sign stands nearby, and once the heroes pass it, they complete the level.
Three gaps are above this passage: the one farthest to the left contains a [[Banana|Banana Bunch]], the one in the middle holds the letter O, and the alcove on the far right carries a single banana. Once the heroes head down the aforementioned passage, they access another square-shaped section with a piece of land in the center of it. As before, a Croctopus circles the area. An Animal Crate containing the second Enguarde also sits in the corner of this area, which the heroes can exit with the use of a small channel that helps them reach a wider area with a Chomps Jr. and a DK Barrel in it. A passage facing north immediately follows this barrel with a few Chomps swimming around in it. The heroes can find a hidden pathway over a wall to enter a hidden alcove containing an [[Animal Token]] of [[Expresso the Ostrich]]. Once the heroes reach the top of this passage, they can find the letter N and a channel with a wider area on the opposite side of it. Several Bitesizes swim through here. The long pathway widens even more after they pass a Clambo in an alcove. In this wider section, two structures can be seen in the center of the area with a Croctopus circling them. The Kongs can nab the letter G between them. An exit sign stands nearby, and once the heroes pass it, they complete the level.
 
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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
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==Items and collectables==
==Items and objects==
[[File:Coral Capers DKC Red Balloon.png|thumb|The Kongs and Enguarde swim up to the Red Balloon]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Red Balloon DKC SNES.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:Red Balloon DKC SNES.png]]
|align="center"|[[Extra Life Balloon]]
|align="center"|[[Red Balloon]]
|Near the first Enguarde crate.
|After the first Enguarde Crate, the Red Balloon is found to the right in a square-shaped area guarded by a Croctopus, slowly floating upward.
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|align="center"|[[File:Star Barrel DKC.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:Star Barrel DKC.png]]
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|align="center"|[[File:Coral Capers SNES 5.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:Coral Capers SNES 5.png]]
|Near the end of the level, the Kongs can find a sign that indicates that the level is almost finished. The letter G is in a small channel nearby around a Croctopus.
|Near the end of the level, the Kongs can find an arrow sign pointing to a nearby exit. The letter G is in a small channel nearby around a Croctopus.
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===Photograph===
===Photograph===
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|align="center"|[[File:Photograph DKC2GBA sprite.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:Photograph DKC2GBA sprite.png]]
|align="center"|[[Photograph]] (Game Boy Advance version)
|align="center"|[[Photograph]] (Game Boy Advance version)
|Near the end of the level, the Kongs should swim under the letter G and float downwards into a hidden area to find a [[photograph]], giving them a picture of [[Donkey Kong]] for their [[scrapbook]].
|When Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong find the letter G, they must swim directly below it to enter into a hidden area with the [[photograph]], which shows a picture of [[Donkey Kong]] for the [[scrapbook]].
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|align="center"|[[File:Warp Barrel sprite GBA.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:Warp Barrel sprite GBA.png]]
|align="center"|[[Warp Barrel]] (Game Boy Advance only)
|align="center"|[[Warp Barrel]] (Game Boy Advance only)
|When the Kongs find the first Croctopus in the level, they must swim downwards towards it to reach a large area filled with bananas. The Warp Barrel appears at the bottom-right of this area when the heroes swim into its location. It leads them to the end of the level.
|When the Kongs find the first Croctopus in the level, they must swim down towards it to reach a large area filled with bananas. At the bottom-right of the area, the Kongs can enter into the hidden Warp Barrel, which takes them to the end of the level.
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===Super Nintendo Entertainment System===
===Super Nintendo Entertainment System===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Coral Capers SNES 2.png|Two Enguardes are found in the level.
Coral Capers SNES 4.png|The start of the level
Coral Capers SNES 3.png|Donkey and Diddy Kong travel throughout the level.
Coral Capers SNES 3.png|The Kongs swim through the level
Coral Capers SNES 4.png|Donkey Kong swims at the beginning of the level.
Coral Capers DKC hidden area.png|The Kongs swim below a Croctopus to a hidden area with many bananas
Coral Capers SNES 6.png|The Kongs reach the end of the level.
Coral Capers DKC Chomps.png|The Kongs and Enguarde encounter a Chomps
Coral Capers SNES Artwork.jpg|Artwork of Coral Capers for ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
Coral Capers DKC Clambo.png|The Kongs and Enguarde encounter a Clambo
Coral Capers SNES 6.png|The end of the level
Coral Capers SNES Artwork.jpg|Artwork of an underwater area resembling Coral Capers
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</gallery>


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