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'''Poppin' Planks''' is the eighth level in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', as well as the first stage of the [[Beach]] world. | '''Poppin' Planks''' is the eighth level in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', as well as the first stage of the [[Beach]] world. | ||
While some of this level takes place along the sandy beach, most of it involves [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] and [[Diddy Kong]] jumping along moving planks above the water. The [[Kong]]s cannot swim, so they must stay on the platforms at all costs. This level is also the first to feature weights similar to those from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', which tilt down with the weight of the heroes. This causes the platform on the opposite side of the weight to rise. Additionally, there are wavy bridges in this level, as well as a single whale that shoots [[banana]]s at the Kongs. Enemies in this level consist mainly of [[ | While some of this level takes place along the sandy beach, most of it involves [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] and [[Diddy Kong]] jumping along moving planks above the water. The [[Kong]]s cannot swim, so they must stay on the platforms at all costs. This level is also the first to feature weights similar to those from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', which tilt down with the weight of the heroes. This causes the platform on the opposite side of the weight to rise. Additionally, there are wavy bridges in this level, as well as a single whale that shoots [[banana]]s at the Kongs. Enemies in this level consist mainly of [[Pinchly]]s, but there are also [[Snap]]s, blue and yellow [[Snaggle]]s, and flying Tiki enemies. | ||
In the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns#Time Attack|Time Attack]] mode of the game, a time of 1:03:00 is needed to get a gold medal, a time of 1:25:00 for silver, and a time of 2:20:00 for bronze. | In the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns#Time Attack|Time Attack]] mode of the game, a time of 1:03:00 is needed to get a gold medal, a time of 1:25:00 for silver, and a time of 2:20:00 for bronze. | ||
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The level begins with a sandy pathway out of the jungle that is covered by a few Snap enemies. As Donkey and Diddy pass two high, wooden platforms, they can find a large peg that can be pounded on to make another peg appear under the platforms. They can use it reach the platforms and collect some bananas. Farther ahead is a [[DK Barrel]] and some small platforms surrounded by spikes. Two wooden planks are above these platforms, the first one with the letter K of the [[K-O-N-G Letters]] on it, and the second with two [[Banana Coin]]s. After this area, the primates can find a treasure chest with an [[Extra Life Balloon]] near a Snap. As the heroes progress more, they come up to some floating [[Banana|Banana Bunch]]es and crab enemies. They also approach some pegs that can be pounded into the ground to make another peg appear somewhere else in the area. One of these pegs needs to be pounded to release another from the ground so it can be used as a platform to jump over a wall with dandelions growing on it. On the other side of the wall is a giant switch; if it is pounded on, a whale surfaces in the background and shoots bananas out of its blowhole. The bananas land in the following area, where there is a wavy bridge that can shoot the Kongs into the air. The bridge can help the heroes reach some hanging platforms at the end of it. | The level begins with a sandy pathway out of the jungle that is covered by a few Snap enemies. As Donkey and Diddy pass two high, wooden platforms, they can find a large peg that can be pounded on to make another peg appear under the platforms. They can use it reach the platforms and collect some bananas. Farther ahead is a [[DK Barrel]] and some small platforms surrounded by spikes. Two wooden planks are above these platforms, the first one with the letter K of the [[K-O-N-G Letters]] on it, and the second with two [[Banana Coin]]s. After this area, the primates can find a treasure chest with an [[Extra Life Balloon]] near a Snap. As the heroes progress more, they come up to some floating [[Banana|Banana Bunch]]es and crab enemies. They also approach some pegs that can be pounded into the ground to make another peg appear somewhere else in the area. One of these pegs needs to be pounded to release another from the ground so it can be used as a platform to jump over a wall with dandelions growing on it. On the other side of the wall is a giant switch; if it is pounded on, a whale surfaces in the background and shoots bananas out of its blowhole. The bananas land in the following area, where there is a wavy bridge that can shoot the Kongs into the air. The bridge can help the heroes reach some hanging platforms at the end of it. | ||
More hanging platforms are after this platform, and the second of the platforms has a few breakable crates on it. After passing a platform with a | More hanging platforms are after this platform, and the second of the platforms has a few breakable crates on it. After passing a platform with a Snaps on it, the primates can get to another platform that moves them over the water and to a solid and flat bridge. The letter O is high in the air at the end of this bridge, but it can only be reached if the Kongs use the weights following it. One side of these weights tilt with the weight of the Kongs or any enemy on it, including the Pinchly that is placed on it; the enemy must be defeated to balance out the weight. Below the weights is another bridge, so the Kongs do not have to worry about sinking in this area. However, right after the weights is another area with a swinging platform that is above water and has some crates on it. A platform that repeatedly rises and falls is placed next to this with a Snap on it. The plank can help pull the Kongs to the next platform, which holds a few barrels under it. The Kongs can break the ropes supporting it by pounding on it, causing the plank to fall and float over the water. As the primates float over the water, they come up to some flying Tikis and bananas floating in the air. When they finally reach land again, they can meet the [[Tutorial Pig]], who marks the checkpoint. | ||
As the Kongs progress across another sandy beach, they pass some crab enemies, a treasure chest, and a stray cannon. A wooden platform holding a DK Barrel is also in this area. Following the beach area are some ship parts floating atop the wavy water. They can use it as platforms to reach the next area. As they cross the gaps between each platform, they come up to some floating collectibles; however, at the same time, Snaggles jump out at them. The letter N is also located above one of these ship parts. On the other side of the water is another area of land, where the Kongs come up to some dandelions and a | As the Kongs progress across another sandy beach, they pass some crab enemies, a treasure chest, and a stray cannon. A wooden platform holding a DK Barrel is also in this area. Following the beach area are some ship parts floating atop the wavy water. They can use it as platforms to reach the next area. As they cross the gaps between each platform, they come up to some floating collectibles; however, at the same time, Snaggles jump out at them. The letter N is also located above one of these ship parts. On the other side of the water is another area of land, where the Kongs come up to some dandelions and a Pinchly in front of a crashed ship. Near here is another wavy bridge. This bridge has spikes on it, but they flip over when the bridge creates a large wave that travels across it. The waves can help the primates not only grab many collectibles in the air, but also help them reach another hanging platform. The following hanging platforms just after it move either vertically or horizontally. | ||
[[File:Poppin'Planks265.png|thumb|250px|right|Donkey and Diddy stand on a moving platform.]] | [[File:Poppin'Planks265.png|thumb|250px|right|Donkey and Diddy stand on a moving platform.]] | ||