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|image=[[File:Glimmer.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of Glimmer for ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|image=[[File:Glimmer.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of Glimmer for ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|full_name=Glimmer the Angler Fish<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet, page 21.</ref><ref name="snesmanual">''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, page 25.</ref><br>Glimmer the Fish<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (Australia) issue 47, page 48.</ref>  
|full_name=Glimmer the Angler Fish<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet, page 21.</ref><ref name="snesmanual">''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, page 25.</ref><br>Glimmer the Fish<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (Australia) issue 47, page 48.</ref>  
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{{quote2|Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. He'll offer his light to show the Kongs the way through one of the darkened underwater levels.|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' instruction booklet, page 25}}
{{quote2|Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. He'll offer his light to show the Kongs the way through one of the darkened underwater levels.|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' instruction booklet, page 25}}
'''Glimmer'''<ref name="snesmanual"/> is an [[Animal Friend]] who first appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. He lives in the sunken ships of [[Krem Quay]] and has a lantern on his forehead for navigating the dark areas. Although Glimmer is officially referred to as male, he resembles a female angler fish. Real-world {{wp|anglerfish}} exhibit significant sexual dimorphism: male anglerfish are much smaller and do not possess the recognizable luminescent esca. This is a similar case to another aquatic Animal Friend, [[Orco]], who is referred to as male despite resembling a female orca.


'''Glimmer'''<ref name="snesmanual"/> is an [[Animal Friend]] in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]], who only appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Glimmer lives in the sunken ships of [[Krem Quay]], and has a lantern on his forehead for navigating the dark areas.
In ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', Glimmer appears only in his titular level, [[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Glimmer's Galleon]]. Glimmer steadily follows behind [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]], flashing his lantern for them to see the path ahead. He cannot be harmed by enemies. In the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], Glimmer's role is redundant because the game's visuals are bright enough for the Kongs' surroundings to be seen in the level.


==History==
Glimmer is absent from the [[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Glimmer's Galleon]] stage in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', despite the level still having his name; instead, Glimmer's role was fulfilled by [[Light Barrel]]s. Glimmer is still shown on the game cover, which is based on promotional artwork for ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' that shows him following behind the Kongs in an underwater setting.
===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:GlimmersGalleonSNES.png|thumb|Glimmer's appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']]
In ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', where he only appears in his titular level, [[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Glimmer's Galleon]]. Glimmer steadily follows behind [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]], flashing his lantern for them to see the path ahead. He cannot be harmed by enemies.


In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Glimmer's role became redundant due to the game's brighter visuals, enough for the player to see the Kongs' surroundings without his assistance.
In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic adaptation of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', Glimmer makes a minor appearance in one panel to help Diddy and Dixie through the waters of Krem Quay, after the two fall into it while fleeing from a [[Kloak]].
 
====''Donkey Kong Land 2''====
Glimmer is absent from the [[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Glimmer's Galleon]] stage in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', despite having his name in it. Instead, Glimmer's role was fulfilled by [[Light Barrel]]s.
 
Although he does not appear in-game, Glimmer still appears on the game's box art, which is based on ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' promotional artwork of him guiding the Kongs underwater while a [[Lockjaw]] lurks behind them.
 
====''Club Nintendo''====
=====''Donkey Kong Country''=====
In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic adaptation of ''Donkey Kong Country 2'', Glimmer makes a small cameo appearance in one panel to help Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong through the water of Krem Quay after the two fall into it while fleeing from a [[Kloak]]; it is not shown how the Kongs met Glimmer, nor is it shown when he departs from their company.


== Profiles ==
== Profiles ==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
*'''Instruction booklet''' (page 25): "''Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. He'll offer his light to show the Kongs the way through one of the darkened underwater levels.''"
*'''Instruction booklet''' (page 25): "''Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. He'll offer his light to show the Kongs the way through one of the darkened underwater levels.''"
*'''''Nintendo Player's Guide''''' (page 11): "''A newcomer to the ranks of the Kong clan compatriots, Glimmer will point the way through the murkiest waters around Crocodile Isle. His natural flashlight won't illuminate everything around you, but at least you'll be able to see where you're going. Finding the exit to a stage will still be up to you!''"
*'''''Nintendo Player's Guide''''' (page 11): "''A newcomer to the ranks of the Kong clan compatriots, Glimmer will point the way through the murkiest waters around Crocodile Isle. His natural flashlight won't illuminate everything around you, but at least you'll be able to see where you're going. Finding the exit to a stage will still be up to you!''"
 
*'''Instruction booklet''' (Game Boy Advance version) (page 21): "''Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. His light will lead the Kongs through a darkened underwater zone.''"
===''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance)===
*'''Instruction booklet''' (page 21): "''Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. His light will lead the Kongs through a darkened underwater zone.''"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Glimmer and Kongs art.jpg|Artwork of Glitter following the Kongs underwater
Glimmer and Kongs art.jpg|Artwork of Glitter following the Kongs underwater
Glimmer DKC2 sprite.png|Sprite
Glimmer DKC2 sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' sprite
Glimmer DKC2 GBA sprite.png|Sprite (Game Boy Advance remake)
Glimmer DKC2 GBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance) sprite
Glimmers Galleon DKC2 GBA.png|A screenshot of Glimmer from the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''
GlimmersGalleonSNES.png|thumb|Glimmer's appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Glimmers Galleon DKC2 GBA.png|A screenshot of Glimmer in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' for the Game Boy Advance
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=グリマー
|JapR=Gurimā
|JapM=Glimmer
|Spa=Glimmer
|Spa=Glimmer
|SpaM=-
|SpaM=-
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[[File:DK64 Lightfish Artwork.jpg|thumb|The Lightfish's official artwork, resembling a purple anglerfish]]
[[File:DK64 Lightfish Artwork.jpg|thumb|The Lightfish's official artwork, resembling a purple anglerfish]]
*Glimmer may have appeared in the now-canceled [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'', as he briefly appears in the trailer, during the scene where Diddy Kong and [[Tiny Kong]] race on [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]]s underwater.
*Glimmer may have appeared in the now-canceled [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'', as he briefly appears in the trailer, during the scene where Diddy Kong and [[Tiny Kong]] race on [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]]s underwater.
*A similar Animal Friend known as the [[Lightfish]] appears in [[Gloomy Galleon]] in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', fulfilling the same role. In fact, it uses the name "Glimmer" in Japanese, Spanish, and German, suggesting that it may just be a slightly redesigned Glimmer.
*A similar Animal Friend known as the [[Lightfish]] appears in [[Gloomy Galleon]] in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', fulfilling the same role. It uses the name "Glimmer" in Spanish and German.
*Although Glimmer is officially referred to as male, [[Earth|real-world]] [[wikipedia:Anglerfish|anglerfish]] exhibit significant sexual dimorphism: male anglerfish are much smaller and do not possess the famous luminescent esca. This is a similar case to another aquatic Animal Friend, [[Orco]], who is referred to as male despite resembling a female orca.
*Glimmer is not in the list of Animal Friends in the [[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL|New Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS|Virtual Console]] version's e-manual.
*Glimmer is not in the list of Animal Friends in the [[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL|New Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS|Virtual Console]] version's e-manual.
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Latest revision as of 11:13, December 3, 2023

Glimmer
Glimmer.jpg
Artwork of Glimmer for Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Full name Glimmer the Angler Fish[1][2]
Glimmer the Fish[3]
Species Anglerfish
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA) (2004)
“Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. He'll offer his light to show the Kongs the way through one of the darkened underwater levels.”
—Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet, page 25

Glimmer[2] is an Animal Friend who first appears in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. He lives in the sunken ships of Krem Quay and has a lantern on his forehead for navigating the dark areas. Although Glimmer is officially referred to as male, he resembles a female angler fish. Real-world anglerfish exhibit significant sexual dimorphism: male anglerfish are much smaller and do not possess the recognizable luminescent esca. This is a similar case to another aquatic Animal Friend, Orco, who is referred to as male despite resembling a female orca.

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Glimmer appears only in his titular level, Glimmer's Galleon. Glimmer steadily follows behind Diddy and Dixie Kong, flashing his lantern for them to see the path ahead. He cannot be harmed by enemies. In the Game Boy Advance version, Glimmer's role is redundant because the game's visuals are bright enough for the Kongs' surroundings to be seen in the level.

Glimmer is absent from the Glimmer's Galleon stage in Donkey Kong Land 2, despite the level still having his name; instead, Glimmer's role was fulfilled by Light Barrels. Glimmer is still shown on the game cover, which is based on promotional artwork for Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest that shows him following behind the Kongs in an underwater setting.

In the Club Nintendo comic adaptation of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Glimmer makes a minor appearance in one panel to help Diddy and Dixie through the waters of Krem Quay, after the two fall into it while fleeing from a Kloak.

Profiles[edit]

  • Instruction booklet (page 25): "Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. He'll offer his light to show the Kongs the way through one of the darkened underwater levels."
  • Nintendo Player's Guide (page 11): "A newcomer to the ranks of the Kong clan compatriots, Glimmer will point the way through the murkiest waters around Crocodile Isle. His natural flashlight won't illuminate everything around you, but at least you'll be able to see where you're going. Finding the exit to a stage will still be up to you!"
  • Instruction booklet (Game Boy Advance version) (page 21): "Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. His light will lead the Kongs through a darkened underwater zone."

Gallery[edit]

  • Artwork of Glitter following the Kongs underwater

    Artwork of Glitter following the Kongs underwater

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

    Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest sprite

  • Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) sprite

    Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) sprite

  • Glimmer's appearance in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

    Glimmer's appearance in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

  • A screenshot of Glimmer in Donkey Kong Country 2 for the Game Boy Advance

    A screenshot of Glimmer in Donkey Kong Country 2 for the Game Boy Advance

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese グリマー
Gurimā
 Glimmer

Spanish Glimmer
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Trivia[edit]

Diddy Kong passing Glimmer the Anglerfish on a purple Enguarde
Glimmer above Diddy in the trailer for Donkey Kong Racing
The Lightfish (possibly a redesigned version of Glimmer) from Donkey Kong 64
The Lightfish's official artwork, resembling a purple anglerfish

References[edit]

  1. ^ Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet, page 21.
  2. ^ a b Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet, page 25.
  3. ^ Nintendo Magazine System (Australia) issue 47, page 48.
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Protagonists Cranky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Swanky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Expresso • Glimmer • Quawks • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter
Bosses Krow • Kleever • Kudgel • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kerozene • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Cat O' 9 Tails • Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Kutlass • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Screech • Shuri • Snapjaw • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Crocodile Cauldron Hot-Head Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Red-Hot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Kleever's Kiln
Krem Quay Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Bramble Blast • Kudgel's Kontest
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Scramble • Rickety Race • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Haunted Hall • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Castle Crush • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Funky's Flights missions Aerial Loop • Submerged Stint • Kongstruction • Kongnapped • Cool Sounds • Kongnapped 2 • Toxic Kongstruction
Barrels Animal Barrel • Regular Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Biplane Barrel • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Diddy & Dixie Barrels • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Golden Barrel • Krockhead Barrel • Plus and Minus Barrels • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • Steerable Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster Star • Toxic waste
Miscellaneous Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Original Soundtrack • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Uncle Kong
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