Blow: Difference between revisions
From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
mNo edit summary |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[File:PeacefulPier165.png|thumb|270px|[[Donkey Kong]] putting out the flames on a [[Tiki Torch]] with an air | [[File:PeacefulPier165.png|thumb|270px|[[Donkey Kong]] putting out the flames on a [[Tiki Torch]] with an air blow]] | ||
Among other actions [[Donkey Kong]] can perform in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', he can also '''blow''' air to move or dissipate certain objects, or to extinguish flaming enemies. This can be done by crouching, then shaking the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] or pushing the | Among other actions [[Donkey Kong]] can perform in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', he can also '''blow''' air to move or dissipate certain objects, or to extinguish flaming enemies. This can be done by crouching, then shaking the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] or pushing the {{button|3ds|X}}/{{button|3ds|Y}} button on the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. [[Diddy Kong]] can also perform this move, but only when he is controlled independently, i.e. in multiplayer. The [[Kong]]s can blow small air currents for as long as the actions above are executed. | ||
{{button|3ds|X}}/{{button|3ds|Y}} button on the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. [[Diddy Kong]] can also perform this move, but only when he is controlled independently, i.e. in multiplayer. The [[Kong]]s can blow small air currents for as long as the actions above are executed. | |||
The ability was incorporated into the game at the suggestion of [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], the game's supervisor.<ref>'''[[Kensuke Tanabe|Tanabe]]:''' ''One new ability for Donkey Kong is the ability to blow out his breath. For example, if he blows on dandelions, an item can appear .'' '''[[Satoru Iwata|Iwata]]:''' ''Whose idea was that?'' '''Tanabe:''' ''Miyamoto-san’s. He told us early on in development that he definitely wanted us to put that in.'' — [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Donkey-Kong-Country-Returns/Iwata-Asks-Donkey-Kong-Country-Returns/4-White-knuckled-Action/4-White-knuckled-Action-212480.html Iwata Asks: ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'']. Retrieved December 29, 2017.</ref><ref>{{ref quote|I wonder if you remember, from that game, where Donkey Kong takes a deep breath and blows? That’s Mr. Miyamoto. That came from him.|[[Risa Tabata]]|[http://www.usgamer.net/articles/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-full-e3-interview Interview for USgamer].}} Retrieved December 29, 2017.</ref> | The ability was incorporated into the game at the suggestion of [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], the game's supervisor.<ref>'''[[Kensuke Tanabe|Tanabe]]:''' ''One new ability for Donkey Kong is the ability to blow out his breath. For example, if he blows on dandelions, an item can appear .'' '''[[Satoru Iwata|Iwata]]:''' ''Whose idea was that?'' '''Tanabe:''' ''Miyamoto-san’s. He told us early on in development that he definitely wanted us to put that in.'' — [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-Donkey-Kong-Country-Returns/Iwata-Asks-Donkey-Kong-Country-Returns/4-White-knuckled-Action/4-White-knuckled-Action-212480.html Iwata Asks: ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'']. Retrieved December 29, 2017.</ref><ref>{{ref quote|I wonder if you remember, from that game, where Donkey Kong takes a deep breath and blows? That’s Mr. Miyamoto. That came from him.|[[Risa Tabata]]|[http://www.usgamer.net/articles/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-full-e3-interview Interview for USgamer].}} Retrieved December 29, 2017.</ref> | ||
| Line 8: | Line 7: | ||
There is a multitude of objects that are affected by Donkey Kong's breath. Many of these objects reveal various items, such as [[banana]]s, [[Banana Coin]]s, and even [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country series)|Puzzle Pieces]], while other cause something to occur upon getting blown onto. Blowable objects also serve the purpose of world building and decoration, and their role is similar to that of item [[container]]s. | There is a multitude of objects that are affected by Donkey Kong's breath. Many of these objects reveal various items, such as [[banana]]s, [[Banana Coin]]s, and even [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country series)|Puzzle Pieces]], while other cause something to occur upon getting blown onto. Blowable objects also serve the purpose of world building and decoration, and their role is similar to that of item [[container]]s. | ||
[[File:Dandelions.jpg|thumb|Two | [[File:Dandelions.jpg|thumb|Two dandelion pairs in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D'']] | ||
Below is a list of each object, with a description on its appearance and how it behaves: | Below is a list of each object, with a description on its appearance and how it behaves: | ||
*'''Dandelion'''<ref>{{ref quote|Move to the left and jump over to a small platform containing a '''dandelion'''. Blow on the flower to release the first Puzzle Piece.|Michael Knight|Donkey Kong Country Returns [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Game Guide. Page 64}}</ref> — if its seeds are blown away, it might uncover an item. Dandelions vary slightly in size and shades, and are widespread throughout [[Donkey Kong Island]], being most common in the [[Jungle (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle]] and [[Ruins]] areas. | *'''Dandelion'''<ref>{{ref quote|Move to the left and jump over to a small platform containing a '''dandelion'''. Blow on the flower to release the first Puzzle Piece.|Michael Knight|Donkey Kong Country Returns [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Game Guide. Page 64}}</ref> — if its seeds are blown away, it might uncover an item. Dandelions vary slightly in size and shades, and are widespread throughout [[Donkey Kong Island]], being most common in the [[Jungle (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle]] and [[Ruins]] areas. | ||
[[File:Beach grass.jpg|thumb|DK next to some | [[File:Beach grass.jpg|thumb|DK next to some beach grass]] | ||
*'''Beach grass'''<ref>{{ref quote|The first Puzzle Piece is right near the start. Blow on the '''beach grass''' next to the pier to get it.|Michael Knight|Donkey Kong Country Returns [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Game Guide. Page 48}}</ref> — tufts of {{wp|Alopecurus|foxtail grass}} grown sparsely throughout the [[Beach]]. Blowing a beach grass will disperse its seeds and, at most times, leave an item. | *'''Beach grass'''<ref>{{ref quote|The first Puzzle Piece is right near the start. Blow on the '''beach grass''' next to the pier to get it.|Michael Knight|Donkey Kong Country Returns [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Game Guide. Page 48}}</ref> — tufts of {{wp|Alopecurus|foxtail grass}} grown sparsely throughout the [[Beach]]. Blowing a beach grass will disperse its seeds and, at most times, leave an item. | ||
*'''Lantern''' — an illuminating object found in mines and caverns. Lanterns are hanging above the ground, sometimes requiring the Kongs to up a higher step in order to reach them. If blown, the light inside a lantern will flicker out, often producing an item. | *'''Lantern''' — an illuminating object found in mines and caverns. Lanterns are hanging above the ground, sometimes requiring the Kongs to up a higher step in order to reach them. If blown, the light inside a lantern will flicker out, often producing an item. | ||
| Line 22: | Line 21: | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Dandelion.png| | Dandelion.png|Dandelions | ||
Lightbulb.png| | Lightbulb.png|Lightbulb | ||
Musical horn.png|Silhouette of a | Musical horn.png|Silhouette of a musical horn | ||
LanternDKCR3D.jpg|DK blowing into a | LanternDKCR3D.jpg|DK blowing into a lantern | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
