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|image=[[File:Enguarde DK Barrel Blast artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Enguarde in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' | |image=[[File:Enguarde DK Barrel Blast artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Enguarde in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]]) | |||
|species=Swordfish | |species=Swordfish | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote2|For aquatic adventuring, Enguarde is essential. While riding him, you do not need to press the {{button|snes|B}} Button to swim; the Control Pad directional arrows are enough. By pressing the {{button|snes|Y}} or {{button|snes|B}} Button, you can get a burst of speed during which Enguarde's sword nose becomes a deadly weapon. Needless to say, you won't find Enguarde anywhere but underwater.|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' instruction booklet, page 25}} | {{quote2|For aquatic adventuring, Enguarde is essential. While riding him, you do not need to press the {{button|snes|B}} Button to swim; the Control Pad directional arrows are enough. By pressing the {{button|snes|Y}} or {{button|snes|B}} Button, you can get a burst of speed during which Enguarde's sword nose becomes a deadly weapon. Needless to say, you won't find Enguarde anywhere but underwater.|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' instruction booklet, page 25}} | ||
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'''Enguarde''' is a blue swordfish and a recurring [[Animal Friend]] who appears in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]], starting with ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. As an aquatic creature, Enguarde appears in many underwater areas. With his sharp, pointed bill, Enguarde can defeat many underwater enemies, which the [[Kong]]s cannot do by themselves. Enguarde is capable of moving around fast while underwater. | '''Enguarde''' is a blue swordfish and a recurring [[Animal Friend]] who appears in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]], starting with ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. As an aquatic creature, Enguarde appears in many underwater areas. With his sharp, pointed bill, Enguarde can defeat many underwater enemies, which the [[Kong]]s cannot do by themselves. Enguarde is capable of moving around fast while underwater. | ||
Enguarde and [[ | Enguarde and [[Rambi]] are tied with having the most playable appearances. Enguarde has appeared in the first three ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' games, the second and third ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' games, ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', and ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. | ||
His name is taken from the French phrase used in [[Wikipedia:fencing|fencing]]: "''En garde''" ("on guard", "put your guard up", ie: "be ready"), presumably due to Enguarde's long, sword-shaped bill. | His name is taken from the French phrase used in [[Wikipedia:fencing|fencing]]: "''En garde''" ("on guard", "put your guard up", ie: "be ready"), presumably due to Enguarde's long, sword-shaped bill. | ||
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====''Donkey Kong Country''==== | ====''Donkey Kong Country''==== | ||
[[File:Enguarde DKC.png|thumb|Enguarde's original appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'']] | [[File:Enguarde DKC.png|thumb|Enguarde's original appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'']] | ||
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Enguarde appears in all four underwater levels, starting with [[Coral Capers]]. He also appears in [[Clam City]], [[Croctopus Chase]], and [[Poison Pond]]. Coral Capers has two Enguarde | In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Enguarde appears in all four underwater levels, starting with [[Coral Capers]]. He also appears in [[Clam City]], [[Croctopus Chase]], and [[Poison Pond]]. Coral Capers has two Enguarde Boxes unlike the other levels, which only have one [[animal crate]]. | ||
It is optional for [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] to ride Enguarde in every level, as his main role is helping them defeat underwater. If Enguarde gets hit by an enemy, he swims away, and the Kongs can get back onto Enguarde by swimming on to him. Enguarde cannot defeat [[Clambo]]s, [[Croctopus]]es, and [[Mincer]]s, which also cause him to swim away. | It is optional for [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] to ride Enguarde in every level, as his main role is helping them defeat underwater. If Enguarde gets hit by an enemy, he swims away, and the Kongs can get back onto Enguarde by swimming on to him. Enguarde cannot defeat [[Clambo]]s, [[Croctopus]]es, and [[Mincer]]s, which also cause him to swim away. | ||
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====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''==== | ====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''==== | ||
[[File:LockjawsLockerSNES3.png|thumb|left|Diddy and Dixie riding Enguarde in Lockjaw's Locker of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']] | [[File:LockjawsLockerSNES3.png|thumb|left|Diddy and Dixie riding Enguarde in Lockjaw's Locker of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']] | ||
Enguarde reappears in many of the underwater levels of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. He appears in five levels, in order from [[Lockjaw's Locker (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lockjaw's Locker]], [[Lava Lagoon (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lava Lagoon]], [[Arctic Abyss (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Arctic Abyss]], [[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Clapper's Cavern]] and [[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Animal Antics]]. He does not appear in some underwater levels, such as [[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Glimmer's Galleon]], which instead features another aquatic Animal Friend, [[Glimmer | Enguarde reappears in many of the underwater levels of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. He appears in five levels, in order from [[Lockjaw's Locker (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lockjaw's Locker]], [[Lava Lagoon (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lava Lagoon]], [[Arctic Abyss (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Arctic Abyss]], [[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Clapper's Cavern]] and [[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Animal Antics]]. He does not appear in some underwater levels, such as [[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Glimmer's Galleon]], which instead features another aquatic Animal Friend, [[Glimmer]]. | ||
The game introduces Enguarde's [[super move|Superstab]] maneuver, where he can build up energy and then release to quickly charge into a straight direction. Unlike the previous game, the Kongs are required to use Enguarde, whose Supercharge ability must be used to break open a fragile wall so they can enter a [[Bonus Level]]. In Arctic Abyss, Clapper's Cavern and Animal Antics, there is a part where the Kongs must enter an [[Animal Barrel]] to transform into Enguarde. Enguarde is the second Animal Friend with a section in Animal Antics. | The game introduces Enguarde's [[super move|Superstab]] maneuver, where he can build up energy and then release to quickly charge into a straight direction. Unlike the previous game, the Kongs are required to use Enguarde, whose Supercharge ability must be used to break open a fragile wall so they can enter a [[Bonus Level]]. In Arctic Abyss, Clapper's Cavern and Animal Antics, there is a part where the Kongs must enter an [[Animal Barrel]] to transform into Enguarde. Enguarde is the second Animal Friend with a section in Animal Antics. | ||
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====''Donkey Kong 64''==== | ====''Donkey Kong 64''==== | ||
[[File:Enguarde64.png|thumb|left|Enguarde's appearance in ''Donkey Kong 64'']] | [[File:Enguarde64.png|thumb|left|Enguarde's appearance in ''Donkey Kong 64'']] | ||
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', a single Enguarde | In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', a single Enguarde Box appears in [[Gloomy Galleon]], and [[Lanky Kong]] is the only Kong who can enter into the animal crate to transform into Enguarde. Unlike the ''Donkey Kong Country'' and ''Donkey Kong Land'' games, Enguarde cannot defeat underwater enemies, though he can charge into treasure chests to destroy them and reveal hidden items. Enguarde has the ability to jump out of the water, and doing so is necessary in the shipwreck area, where Enguarde must jump through a star with the DK logo three times in order to open a cave with a tall stack of golden coins. | ||
Enguarde is featured in an unlockable minigame, the [[Enguarde Arena]], which can be unlocked under the Mystery menu once the player captures six [[Banana Fairy|Banana Fairies]] in Adventure mode. The minigame's objective is for Enguarde to jump through as many stars with the DK logo within the time limit. | Enguarde is featured in an unlockable minigame, the [[Enguarde Arena]], which can be unlocked under the Mystery menu once the player captures six [[Banana Fairy|Banana Fairies]] in Adventure mode. The minigame's objective is for Enguarde to jump through as many stars with the DK logo within the time limit. | ||
