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|image=[[File:Kritter1.PNG]]<br>'''Kritter''' as it appears in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''.
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==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong'' series===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:R-Kritter.png|thumb|A Kritter holding an "R" letter in the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.]]
[[File:R-Kritter.png|thumb|A Kritter holding an "R" letter in the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.]]
Kritters first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' where, along with [[Gnawty]]s and [[Zinger]]s, they are the most common enemies. Regular green Kritters (oddly recolored purple in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of the game) attack by simply walking forward into the Kongs, whereas other colors can jump at the Kongs; red Kritters jump up and down, but stay at one location; blue Kritters jump while moving forward; yellow Kritters jump back and forth in a set path; gray Kritters hop a few times before jumping, while moving forward. Kritters also appear in ''Donkey Kong Country'''s pseudo-sequel for the [[Game Boy]], ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. In this game, all Kritters are the same color due to the Game Boy's color limitations.
Kritters first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' where, along with [[Gnawty]]s and [[Zinger]]s, they are the most common enemies. Regular green Kritters (oddly recolored purple in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of the game) attack by simply walking forward into the Kongs, whereas other colors can jump at the Kongs; red Kritters jump up and down, but stay at one location; blue Kritters jump while moving forward; yellow Kritters jump back and forth in a set path; gray Kritters hop a few times before jumping, while moving forward. Kritters also appear in ''Donkey Kong Country'''s pseudo-sequel for the [[Game Boy]], ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. In this game, all Kritters are the same color due to the Game Boy's color limitations.


====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', Kritters are replaced with [[Klomp]]s, Kremlings that wear tattered red and white shorts and have a peg leg. Also another Kremling called [[Kaboing]], whom has ''two'' peg legs replaces ''Donkey Kong Country's'' jumping Kritters. It has been surmised by some that Kaboings and Klomps are Kritters in pirate clothing, which is a safe assumption as Kritters have a large resemblance to these two enemies.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', Kritters are replaced with [[Klomp]]s, Kremlings that wear tattered red and white shorts and have a peg leg. Also another Kremling called [[Kaboing]], whom has ''two'' peg legs replaces ''Donkey Kong Country's'' jumping Kritters. It has been surmised by some that Kaboings and Klomps are Kritters in pirate clothing, which is a safe assumption as Kritters have a large resemblance to these two enemies.


====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', Kritters are once again replaced, this time by a type of Kremling called [[Kobble]]s, who are surprisingly rare in the former game while extremely common in the latter. Jumping Kritters are also replaced with enemies called [[Re-Koil]]s, who are orange and bounce on their tails.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', Kritters are once again replaced, this time by a type of Kremling called [[Kobble]]s, who are surprisingly rare in the former game while extremely common in the latter. Jumping Kritters are also replaced with enemies called [[Re-Koil]]s, who are orange and bounce on their tails.


In the Game Boy Advance remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 3'', Kritters appear as enemies in [[Funky Kong]]'s minigames. Here, the Kongs will have to avoid attacking Kritters while doing a task (such as moving explosive mines), though sometimes the Kongs will have to race and/or battle Kritters.
In the Game Boy Advance remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 3'', Kritters appear as enemies in [[Funky Kong]]'s minigames. Here, the Kongs will have to avoid attacking Kritters while doing a task (such as moving explosive mines), though sometimes the Kongs will have to race and/or battle Kritters.


After an abscence of four years, Kritters return in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' as semi-common enemies. In this game all Kritters wear leather vests with a skull-and-crossbones emblem on it. Here Kritters attack the Kongs by punching and biting. The Kritters in this game appear skinnier and have fewer muscles. A few uncommon red Kritters appear in the level [[Frantic Factory]] and a minigame. These Kritters will pop out of barrels, flail their arms, and then very quickly retreat back into their barrel.
===''Club Nintendo''===
A blue Kritter attacked Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong in a cave in the [[Club Nintendo]] comic "[[Donkey Kong Country (comic)|Donkey Kong Country]]". He gets scared by Donkey Kong's huge shadow, projected onto the wall by [[Squawks the Parrot|Squawks]]' torch. Donkey Kong ultimately defeats him by throwing a Barrel at him. Like every character in the comic, the Kritter was able to speak.
 
===''[[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' novel===
An individual Kritter (said to be a "common Kremling who rose through the ranks by being extra-nasty") appear as an antagonist in the final chapter. After the [[Kongs]] board the [[Gangplank Galleon]], [[Donkey Kong]] throws mini-barrels at Kritter, who shrug off the attack and taunt Donkey Kong. In response, the gorilla [[Hand Slap|hand slap]]s the floor, causing Kritter to crash to the lowest deck of the ship.
 
===''Donkey Kong Country'' TV show===
[[File: Klap-Blaster.jpg|thumb|left|A Kritter as seen on the [[Donkey Kong Country (show)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]].]]
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (show)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]], Kritters (voiced by Lawrence Bayne) occasionally appeared; here they had the same appearance as the ones in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' game, but with shorter tails and unconnected eyes. [[Green Kroc]], a minion of [[Kaptain Skurvy]] and character of this TV show, is also a Kritter.
 
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
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After an absence of four years, Kritters return in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' as semi-common enemies. In this game all Kritters wear leather vests with a skull-and-crossbones emblem on it. Here Kritters attack the Kongs by punching and biting. The Kritters in this game appear skinnier and have fewer muscles. A few uncommon red Kritters appear in the level [[Frantic Factory]] and a minigame. These Kritters will pop out of barrels, flail their arms, and then very quickly retreat back into their barrel.


During the boxing match between the [[Kong Family|Kongs]] and [[King K. Rool|K. Rool]], there are two Kritters that ring the bell to start the match. They both wear tuxedo versions of the regular Kritters' outfits. Whenever K. Rool is down for the count, they ring the bell before the count gets to 10 (they always ring it at 8) in humorous cutscenes. They ring the bell by pressing one of the red buttons on either side of the bell. After [[Tiny Kong|Tiny]] wins her round, they both slam down on each of their buttons at the same time, resulting in the bell breaking, which makes it impossible for them to save K. Rool from losing the match after [[Chunky Kong|Chunky]] beats him. There are more Kritters wearing their uniform, as shown when they are pulling the stage light off of K. Rool's head, but these two are the only notable ones. One of them seems to be the leader of the duo. The other is quite dim and silly. For example, when they are waving to the crowd, the dim one is waving the wrong way, and he fails to realize this until the other Kritter rings the bell.
During the boxing match between the [[Kong Family|Kongs]] and [[King K. Rool|K. Rool]], there are two Kritters that ring the bell to start the match. They both wear tuxedo versions of the regular Kritters' outfits. Whenever K. Rool is down for the count, they ring the bell before the count gets to 10 (they always ring it at 8) in humorous cutscenes. They ring the bell by pressing one of the red buttons on either side of the bell. After [[Tiny Kong|Tiny]] wins her round, they both slam down on each of their buttons at the same time, resulting in the bell breaking, which makes it impossible for them to save K. Rool from losing the match after [[Chunky Kong|Chunky]] beats him. There are more Kritters wearing their uniform, as shown when they are pulling the stage light off of K. Rool's head, but these two are the only notable ones. One of them seems to be the leader of the duo. The other is quite dim and silly. For example, when they are waving to the crowd, the dim one is waving the wrong way, and he fails to realize this until the other Kritter rings the bell.


===''DK: King of Swing''===
Kritters (simply called '''Kremlings''' in the game) also appear in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', here they are given a new appearance. Kritters here can swing from pegs like [[Donkey Kong]] and sometimes attack by throwing things such as rocks and bombs. Kritters are also playable in the game's Jungle Jam Mode after unlocking six gold medals in said mode. Kritters also appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. They have the same attacks from their previous appearance.
Kritters (simply called '''Kremlings''' in the game) also appear in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', here they are given a new appearance. Kritters here can swing from pegs like [[Donkey Kong]] and sometimes attack by throwing things such as rocks and bombs. Kritters are also playable in the game's Jungle Jam Mode after unlocking six gold medals in said mode. Kritters also appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. They have the same attacks from their previous appearance.


The Kritter appears as a playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' and has the same stats as [[Donkey Kong]]. He has a similar appearance to the Kritters featured in ''DK: King of Swing'' and is a rival of Donkey Kong.
The Kritter appears as a playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' and has the same stats as [[Donkey Kong]]. He has a similar appearance to the Kritters featured in ''DK: King of Swing'' and is a rival of Donkey Kong.


===''Mario'' series===
===''Mario Power Tennis''===
[[File:Kritter-Batting-MSS.png|thumb|right|200px|A green '''Kritter''' gets ready to swing his bat.]]
In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', Kritters appear in [[DK Jungle Court]], watching the players play tennis. This marks their first game appearance outside of the ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]'' series.
In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', Kritters appear in [[DK Jungle Court]], watching the players play tennis. This marks their first game appearance outside of the ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]'' series.


[[File:Super Mario Strikers Widescreen Image.png|thumb|left|200px|Goalie '''Kritter'''.]]
===''Mario Strikers'' series===
In ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'', Kritters are the game's goalies. There is also a [[Robo-Kritter|robotic Kritter]] as the goalie of the [[Super Team]]. Kritters are immune to any attacks, and they knock any players on contact, but they can be stunned if they block a strong hit. They can deflect [[Super Strike]]s if the Super Strike is bad. If a player attempts a Super Strike near the Kritter, the Kritter jumps and kicks the player far. Kritters reappear as goalies in the game's sequel, ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. Again, they are immune to attacks from both items and characters, but they are vulnerable to [[Skillshot]]s. The goalie is also immune to all [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]] except [[Fire Storm!]] and [[Crystal Smash!]]. The goalie can kick nearby players away if the players charge the ball too close to the goal or if they fail a Skillshot or trick. Finally, the player can take control of the Kritter to block [[Mega Strike]]s.
[[File:Super Mario Strikers Widescreen Image.png|thumb|200px|Goalie '''Kritter'''.]]
 
In ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'', Kritters are the game's goalies. There is also a [[Robo-Kritter|robotic Kritter]] as the goalie of the [[Super Team]]. Kritters are immune to most attacks, and they knock any players on contact, but they can be stunned if they block a strong hit. They can deflect [[Super Strike]]s if the Super Strike is bad. If a player attempts a Super Strike near the Kritter, the Kritter jumps and kicks the player far. If the Kritter holds the ball, a player automatically controls it, and it can either pass or clear the ball. Every team uses Kritter for a goalie except the [[Super Team]], which uses a robotic version of a Kritter. Kritters reappear as goalies in the game's sequel, ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. Again, they are immune to attacks from both items and characters, but they are vulnerable to [[Skillshot]]s. The goalie is also immune to all [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]] except [[Fire Storm!]] and [[Crystal Smash!]]. The goalie can kick nearby players away if the players charge the ball too close to the goal or if they fail a Skillshot or trick. Finally, the player can take control of the Kritter to block [[Mega Strike]]s.
Four different colored Kritters, along with [[King K. Rool]], are playable in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. All four Kritters have good fielding abilities, but are on the slow side with their running skills. Each Kritter has good chemistry with King K. Rool, but their chemistry with any of the [[Kong]]s are quite bad, even though they are members of the [[DK Kongs|DK Wilds]].
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[[File:Kritter 3DS.jpg|thumb|left|240px|A Kritter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''.]]
[[File:Kritter 3DS.jpg|thumb|left|240px|A Kritter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''.]]
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', Kritters are only represented as trophies. However, green and blue Kritters do make their appearance as enemies in the Smash Run mode, exclusively for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. Green ones will bite three time in a row, and blue ones will spin like a tornado.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', Kritters are only represented as trophies. However, green and blue Kritters do make their appearance as enemies in the Smash Run mode, exclusively for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. Green ones will bite three time in a row, and blue ones will spin like a tornado.
===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
[[File:Kritter-Batting-MSS.png|thumb|200px|A green '''Kritter''' gets ready to swing his bat.]]
Kritters are power-oriented playable side characters in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. Kritters feature above-average batting and fielding, but below-average running and pitching. Green Kritter is the default color, although blue, red, and brown varieties can be used with some minor stat changes. They have a signature Keeper Catch ability that grants them more reach while fielding, which lets them catch balls more easily. When they bat, they use a short, but broad spiked mace. They have good chemistry with [[King K. Rool]], but incompatible chemistry with any of the [[Kong]]s, even though they are members of the [[DK Kongs|DK Wilds]].
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===''Club Nintendo''===
A blue Kritter attacked Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong in a cave in the [[Club Nintendo]] comic "[[Donkey Kong Country (comic)|Donkey Kong Country]]". He gets scared by Donkey Kong's huge shadow, projected onto the wall by [[Squawks the Parrot|Squawks]]' torch. Donkey Kong ultimately defeats him by throwing a Barrel at him. Like every character in the comic, the Kritter was able to speak.
===''[[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' novel===
An individual Kritter (said to be a "common Kremling who rose through the ranks by being extra-nasty") appear as an antagonist in the final chapter. After the [[Kongs]] board the [[Gangplank Galleon]], [[Donkey Kong]] throws mini-barrels at Kritter, who shrug off the attack and taunt Donkey Kong. In response, the gorilla [[Hand Slap|hand slap]]s the floor, causing Kritter to crash to the lowest deck of the ship.
===''Donkey Kong Country'' TV show===
[[File: Klap-Blaster.jpg|thumb|left|A Kritter as seen on the [[Donkey Kong Country (show)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]].]]
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (show)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]], Kritters (voiced by Lawrence Bayne) occasionally appeared; here they had the same appearance as the ones in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' game, but with shorter tails and unconnected eyes. [[Green Kroc]], a minion of [[Kaptain Skurvy]] and character of this TV show, is also a Kritter.
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==Physical appearance==
==Physical appearance==
[[File:KritterDKC.jpg|thumb|160px|right|An original Kritter, with gold-plated shoulder pads.]]
[[File:KritterDKC.jpg|thumb|160px|An original Kritter, with gold-plated shoulder pads.]]
Kritters originally had gold shoulder pads, knee pads and a bluish-green skin tone, though various other colour variations appeared too, such as purple and burgundy. In ''Donkey Kong 64'', they have a bright green skin tone and wore leather clothing and a belt with a skull-and-crossbones belt buckle on it.
Kritters originally had gold shoulder pads, knee pads and a bluish-green skin tone, though various other colour variations appeared too, such as purple and burgundy. In ''Donkey Kong 64'', they have a bright green skin tone and wore leather clothing and a belt with a skull-and-crossbones belt buckle on it.


As of ''Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast'' and ''Mario Super Sluggers'', Kritters are significantly more muscular, especially in their chest and arms, with a rounder snout and head. Their current design also consists of tattered tan pants and spiked wristbands, and having the same skull themed belt as in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
As of ''Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast'' and ''Mario Super Sluggers'', Kritters are significantly more muscular, especially in their chest and arms, with a rounder snout and head. Their current design also consists of tattered tan pants and spiked wristbands, and having the same skull themed belt as in ''Donkey Kong 64''.
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==List of level appearances==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
*[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] (green)
*[[Ropey Rampage]] (green)
*[[Reptile Rumble]] (blue)
*[[Barrel Cannon Canyon]] (green, blue, and red)
*[[Winky's Walkway]] (green)
*[[Bouncy Bonanza]] (red and yellow)
*[[Millstone Mayhem]] (blue)
*[[Tree Top Town]] (blue)
*[[Forest Frenzy]] (gray and red)
*[[Temple Tempest]] (blue)
*[[Orang-utan Gang]] (gray)
*[[Slipslide Ride]] (blue)
*[[Ice Age Alley]] (blue)
*[[Rope Bridge Rumble]] (green and yellow)
*[[Oil Drum Alley]] (blue)
*[[Trick Track Trek]] (blue)
*[[Blackout Basement]] (green)
*[[Tanked Up Trouble]] (green)
*[[Loopy Lights]] (yellow)
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
*[[Jungle Jaunt]]
*[[Freezing Fun]]
*[[Simian Swing]]
*[[Deck Trek]]
*[[Tire Trail]]
*[[Riggin' Rumble]]
*[[Congo Carnage]]
*[[Arctic Barrel Arsenal]]
*[[Tricky Temple]]
*[[Swirlwind Storm]]
*[[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Land)|Pot Hole Panic]]
*[[Mountain Mayhem]]
*[[Track Attack]]
*[[Spiky Tire Trail]]
*[[Sky High Caper]]
*[[Landslide Leap]]
*[[Collapsing Clouds]]
*[[Balloon Barrage]]
*[[Kong Krazy]]
*[[Construction Site Fight]]
*[[Fast Barrel Blast]]
*[[Skyscraper Caper]]
*[[Oil Drum Slum]]


==Official profiles and statistics==
==Official profiles and statistics==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<i><gallery>
File:Kritter original.jpg|[[Donkey Kong Country]]
File:Kritter - Super Mario Strikers.png|[[Super Mario Strikers]]
File:DKswingkritter.jpg|[[DK: King of Swing]]
File:KritterBongo.jpg|[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]
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==References==
==References==
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