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[[Image:Chunky.PNG|thumb|left|Artwork of Chunky Kong performing a Primate Punch.]]
[[File:PrimatePunch.png|thumb|Chunky Kong, performing the Primate Punch]]
[[Image:PrimatePunch.png|thumb|right|Chunky Kong performing a Primate Punch in the game.]]
The '''Primate Punch''' ('''''Sandwichium Knucklus''''') is one of [[Chunky Kong]]'s special moves in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. Its scientific name is a pun on "knuckle sandwich," a nickname for a punch. Primate Punch can be purchased from [[Cranky's Lab]] for five [[Banana Coin]], right after Chunky Kong is freed by [[Lanky Kong]]. It can be activated by pressing and holding the {{button|n64|Z}} button while hitting the {{button|n64|B}} button when Chunky Kong is immobile. The Primate Punch is a powerful attack capable of taking out down most enemies in a single hit, including the more durable [[Robokremling]]s. The attack can also be used to take out obstructions, such as boxes and gates, and activate [[Wall switch]]es. The Primate Punch is also the key move for defeating [[King K. Rool]].
The '''Primate Punch''' ('''''Sandwichium Knucklus''''') is one of [[Chunky Kong]]'s special moves in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''.


This move can be purchased from [[Cranky's Lab]] right after Chunky Kong is freed by [[Lanky Kong]] (provided Chunky has enough coins). It can be activated by pressing and holding the Z button while hitting the B button. The Primate Punch is one of the most powerful attacks in the game, capable of taking almost any enemy with one hit, including [[King K. Rool]]. The attack can also be used to take out obstructions such as boxes and gates.
==Gallery==
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Primate Punch on door DK64.png|Chunky using Primate Punch on a door
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==Trivia==
==Names in other languages==
*The Primate Punch's scientific name is a pun on "knuckle sandwich," a nickname for a punch.
{{foreign names
{{NIWA|DKWiki=1}}
|Jap=パンチパンチ
|JapR=Panchi Panchi
|JapM=Punchy Punchy
|Fre=Poing-Primate
|FreM=Primate Fist
|Ita=Pugno Primate Punch<ref>''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' English-Italian manual, pag. 32</ref>
|ItaM=Primate Punch Punch
}}
==References==
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[[Category:Donkey Kong Special Moves]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong 64 moves]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong 64]]
[[it:Primate Punch]]

Latest revision as of 08:35, December 6, 2023

Chunky Kong, performing the Primate Punch

The Primate Punch (Sandwichium Knucklus) is one of Chunky Kong's special moves in Donkey Kong 64. Its scientific name is a pun on "knuckle sandwich," a nickname for a punch. Primate Punch can be purchased from Cranky's Lab for five Banana Coin, right after Chunky Kong is freed by Lanky Kong. It can be activated by pressing and holding the Z Button button while hitting the B Button button when Chunky Kong is immobile. The Primate Punch is a powerful attack capable of taking out down most enemies in a single hit, including the more durable Robokremlings. The attack can also be used to take out obstructions, such as boxes and gates, and activate Wall switches. The Primate Punch is also the key move for defeating King K. Rool.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese パンチパンチ
Panchi Panchi
Punchy Punchy

French Poing-Primate
Primate Fist
Italian Pugno Primate Punch[1]
Primate Punch Punch

References[edit]

  1. ^ Donkey Kong 64 English-Italian manual, pag. 32