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==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''=== | ||
Months ago after [[Crocodile Isle]] disappears from the map,<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' instruction booklet, page 4.</ref> the mainland is invaded by [[Kremling]] remnants where they build their industrial bases.<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide. Page 54. "'''''FIRE-BALL FRENZY''' The Krem Company factory operates around the clock, and Karbine is there to ensure that the Kremlings keep their noses to the grindstone. A productive Kremling is a happy Kremling!''"</ref><ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide. Page 76. "'''''KRACK-SHOT KROC''' After the Kaos debacle at Mekanos, a subsidiary of Kremling Industries relocated to K3. Security is tight at the factory. There’s even talk about a hired gun working there.''"</ref> When [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] go missing for two days, the entire mainland is dominated by the [[Kremling Krew]] where their robotic leader, [[KAOS]], is created. | Months ago after [[Crocodile Isle]] disappears from the map,<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' instruction booklet, page 4.</ref> the mainland is invaded by [[Kremling]] remnants where they build their industrial bases.<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide. Page 54. "'''''FIRE-BALL FRENZY''' The Krem Company factory operates around the clock, and Karbine is there to ensure that the Kremlings keep their noses to the grindstone. A productive Kremling is a happy Kremling!''"</ref><ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide. Page 76. "'''''KRACK-SHOT KROC''' After the Kaos debacle at Mekanos, a subsidiary of Kremling Industries relocated to K3. Security is tight at the factory. There’s even talk about a hired gun working there.''"</ref> When [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] go missing for two days, the entire mainland is dominated by the [[Kremling Krew]] where their robotic leader, [[KAOS]], is created.<ref>'''K. Rool''': "''KAOS was my ticket to world domination...''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''</ref><ref>'''DK''': "''Whoooooaaaa... My head... What happened? One minute, I was dreaming about the world's biggest pile of bananas... The next, I was a power-crazed madman!''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''</ref><ref>'''Banana Bird Queen''': "''Oh! Thank goodness! At last somebody has found me! That rotten yellow belly K. Rool imprisoned me behind this evil barrier, which he sealed with a dark and powerful magic spell.''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''</ref><ref>'''Banana Bird Queen''': "''Then he commanded a bunch of his wicked Kremlings to hide the only ones that could split the crystal key - my poor children. Only all of them together have the power to break the spell.''" - ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''</ref><ref>''Nintendo Power'' Vol. 89, 1996, p. 36 - "'''''LAKE ORANGATANGA:''' The once-placid shoreline of Lake Orangatanga has been invaded by scores of Kaos's krooked Kremling krew. This six-stage lake restoret has a little bit of danger in every terrain, ranging from undersea undersea uncertainties to alpine altercations. Either Dixie or Koddy can complete each stage, but you need the talents of both primates to find all the hidden items and bonus levels.''"</ref><ref>''Nintendo Power'' Vol. 89, 1996, p. 37 - "'''''COTTON-TOP COVE:''' Cotton-Top Cove is a lovely series of tiered lakes connected by roaring waterfalls. This region was a popular tourist destination before all the Kremlings showed up and chased everyone away. With the exception of a bummed-out bear named Blue, the Cove is deserted. Perhaps Blue could help you out if you found something to cheer him up.''"</ref><ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' Player's Guide. p. 5 - "'''''COTTON-TOP COVE:''' With its bubbling trio of picturesque waterfalls, Cotton-Top Cove might be the best vacation destination in the Northern Kremisphere. Unfortunately, the Kremlings chased all the tourists away. Perhaps this explains why Blue Bear is so bummed out.''"</ref> | ||
During the events of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]!'', Dixie and Kiddy travel to the Northern Kremisphere in search of DK and Diddy. They travel through many worlds and eventually discover [[Krematoa]], a secret island revealed from the depths of Northern Kremisphere's waters. Eventually, Dixie and Kiddy reach [[Kaos Kore]], where they defeat KAOS and its creator, [[King K. Rool|Baron K. Roolenstein]], and rescue Donkey Kong and Diddy. After defeating Baron K. Roolenstein a second time, Dixie and Kiddy can rescue the [[Banana Queen]], who then flies around the Northern Kremisphere map after Baron K. Roolenstein, who is riding a Hover Craft, and drops an egg on him. | During the events of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]!'', Dixie and Kiddy travel to the Northern Kremisphere in search of DK and Diddy. They travel through many worlds and eventually discover [[Krematoa]], a secret island revealed from the depths of Northern Kremisphere's waters. Eventually, Dixie and Kiddy reach [[Kaos Kore]], where they defeat KAOS and its creator, [[King K. Rool|Baron K. Roolenstein]], and rescue Donkey Kong and Diddy. After defeating Baron K. Roolenstein a second time, Dixie and Kiddy can rescue the [[Banana Queen]], who then flies around the Northern Kremisphere map after Baron K. Roolenstein, who is riding a Hover Craft, and drops an egg on him. | ||
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- “Dear Dixie
Gone exploring the islands with DK, Back tomorrow!
--Diddy” - —Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! instruction booklet, page 5
The Northern Kremisphere (also referred to as Kong Country[1]) is the main setting and the overworld of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Donkey Kong Land III. Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong travel to this area in both games. The name "Northern Kremisphere" is a pun on the Northern Hemisphere, the top half of the Earth, and the setting is inspired by Canada and northern European countries.
Description
As evidenced by its landscape, the Northern Kremisphere is a broad region with a temperate to frigid climate. The Northern Kremisphere is different from the main overworld from each of the two previous Donkey Kong Country games because the Kongs have more freedom to explore the Northern Kremisphere map by swimming in its lakes, rather than just follow a set path between the worlds. They can also explore the map to find some secret caves. Dixie and Kiddy can rent watercraft from Funky's Rentals, as it is more effective for traveling on the water between the islands. There are many redwood and fir trees around the mountains, plateaus and plains alike. The Kremlings have polluted and industrialized some areas, such as Mekanos.
The Northern Kremisphere, despite its name, is located to the south of Donkey Kong Island, as the nearest mainland in that direction.[2] Kocos are said to patrol the waters of Donkey Kong Island,[3] despite only appearing in the region explicitly labeled the Northern Kremisphere.
History
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Months ago after Crocodile Isle disappears from the map,[4] the mainland is invaded by Kremling remnants where they build their industrial bases.[5][6] When Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong go missing for two days, the entire mainland is dominated by the Kremling Krew where their robotic leader, KAOS, is created.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
During the events of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Dixie and Kiddy travel to the Northern Kremisphere in search of DK and Diddy. They travel through many worlds and eventually discover Krematoa, a secret island revealed from the depths of Northern Kremisphere's waters. Eventually, Dixie and Kiddy reach Kaos Kore, where they defeat KAOS and its creator, Baron K. Roolenstein, and rescue Donkey Kong and Diddy. After defeating Baron K. Roolenstein a second time, Dixie and Kiddy can rescue the Banana Queen, who then flies around the Northern Kremisphere map after Baron K. Roolenstein, who is riding a Hover Craft, and drops an egg on him.
The Game Boy Advance remake features an exclusive world, Pacifica, from the Northern Kremisphere overworld.
Donkey Kong Land III
In Donkey Kong Land III, Dixie and Kiddy return to the Northern Kremisphere to search for the fabled Lost World. In their journey, they explore several new areas, such as Cape Codswallop and Primate Plains.[14]
Locations
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
South
- Wrinkly's Save Cave
- Bazaar's General Store
- Funky's Rentals
- Lake Orangatanga (world 1)
- Kremwood Forest (world 2)
- Blunder's Booth
Center
- Cotton Top Cove (world 3)
- Bramble's Bungalow
- Mekanos (world 4)
- Krematoa (secret world)
North
- K3 (world 5)
- Barter's Swap Shop
- Razor Ridge (world 6)
- Pacifica (GBA-exclusive world 7)
- Kaos Kore (world 7 [SNES] / world 8 [GBA])
Donkey Kong Land III
Gallery
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World map in the Game Boy Advance remake
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | クレミス島 Kuremisu-tō |
Kremis Island |
Media
 Northern Kremisphere - The main map theme from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! | File info |
| Krematoa Koncerto - Secret world theme in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, which is an arrangement of "Northern Kremisphere". | File info |
| Sub-Map Shuffle - The theme that plays in each area of the Northern Kremisphere in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! | File info |
| Northern Kremisphere - The main map theme from Donkey Kong Land III | File info |
Trivia
- According to the game's official Player's Guide, a supposed, in-universe rumor claims that Cranky Kong covered all of the levels in the Northern Kremisphere and found everything by five hours and fifteen minutes.[15] This is supported by the ranking seen in-game upon completing the game 103%.
References
- ^ Nintendo Power, Vol. 91, December, 1996, page 61. - "KAOS KORE Somewhere in the Kaos Kore lurks the most menacing mechanical monster in the history of Kong Country."
- ^ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! instruction booklet, page 5.
- ^ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! instruction booklet, page 19.
- ^ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! instruction booklet, page 4.
- ^ M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Page 54. "FIRE-BALL FRENZY The Krem Company factory operates around the clock, and Karbine is there to ensure that the Kremlings keep their noses to the grindstone. A productive Kremling is a happy Kremling!"
- ^ M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Page 76. "KRACK-SHOT KROC After the Kaos debacle at Mekanos, a subsidiary of Kremling Industries relocated to K3. Security is tight at the factory. There’s even talk about a hired gun working there."
- ^ K. Rool: "KAOS was my ticket to world domination..." - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
- ^ DK: "Whoooooaaaa... My head... What happened? One minute, I was dreaming about the world's biggest pile of bananas... The next, I was a power-crazed madman!" - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
- ^ Banana Bird Queen: "Oh! Thank goodness! At last somebody has found me! That rotten yellow belly K. Rool imprisoned me behind this evil barrier, which he sealed with a dark and powerful magic spell." - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
- ^ Banana Bird Queen: "Then he commanded a bunch of his wicked Kremlings to hide the only ones that could split the crystal key - my poor children. Only all of them together have the power to break the spell." - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
- ^ Nintendo Power Vol. 89, 1996, p. 36 - "LAKE ORANGATANGA: The once-placid shoreline of Lake Orangatanga has been invaded by scores of Kaos's krooked Kremling krew. This six-stage lake restoret has a little bit of danger in every terrain, ranging from undersea undersea uncertainties to alpine altercations. Either Dixie or Koddy can complete each stage, but you need the talents of both primates to find all the hidden items and bonus levels."
- ^ Nintendo Power Vol. 89, 1996, p. 37 - "COTTON-TOP COVE: Cotton-Top Cove is a lovely series of tiered lakes connected by roaring waterfalls. This region was a popular tourist destination before all the Kremlings showed up and chased everyone away. With the exception of a bummed-out bear named Blue, the Cove is deserted. Perhaps Blue could help you out if you found something to cheer him up."
- ^ M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble Player's Guide. p. 5 - "COTTON-TOP COVE: With its bubbling trio of picturesque waterfalls, Cotton-Top Cove might be the best vacation destination in the Northern Kremisphere. Unfortunately, the Kremlings chased all the tourists away. Perhaps this explains why Blue Bear is so bummed out."
- ^ Donkey Kong Land III instruction booklet, page 2.
- ^ M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Page 4. "NORTHERN KREMISPHERE There are eight areas to explore in the Northern Kremisphere. Not counting Bear cabins, Secret Caves or major baddie hangouts, that means you have over forty levels to conquer before finishing the game. Rumor has it — and it might just be simian senility — that Cranky Kong covered all the levels and found everything in five hours and fifteen minutes!"
