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The Rocket Barrel reappears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' where it is entirely redesigned with red-colored hoops and fins, and it no longer runs on Fuel Barrels. Initially, the Rocket Barrel takes the shape of a [[Barrel Cannon]], waiting in place for the Kongs to drop inside it. The player has to repeatedly press the {{button|wii|A}} button to power it up, after which it launches and brings the Kongs outward, gaining a rocket-like pointy top. | The Rocket Barrel reappears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' where it is entirely redesigned with red-colored hoops and fins, and it no longer runs on Fuel Barrels. Initially, the Rocket Barrel takes the shape of a [[Barrel Cannon]], waiting in place for the Kongs to drop inside it. The player has to repeatedly press the {{button|wii|A}} button to power it up, after which it launches and brings the Kongs outward, gaining a rocket-like pointy top. | ||
The Kongs can hold the {{button|wii|A}} button to rise up, and let go of {{button|wii|A}} to let the Rocket Barrel descend. Doing so is necessary to avoid obstacles and collect items. If the Kongs crash into something, the Rocket Barrel explodes, and the Kongs lose | The Kongs can hold the {{button|wii|A}} button to rise up, and let go of {{button|wii|A}} to let the Rocket Barrel descend. Doing so is necessary to avoid obstacles and collect items. If the Kongs crash into something, the Rocket Barrel explodes, and the Kongs will instantly lose a life. When using the Wii Remote alone, the {{button|wii|2}} button is used to ascend. | ||
The Rocket Barrel only appears in side-scrolling levels except for Lift-off Launch. The are two themes associated with the Rocket Barrel, titled "Mine Menace" and "Mole Patrol", which play in different levels. The latter has a variation, titled "Red Rockin'", which only plays in [[Tiki Tong Terror]]. | The Rocket Barrel only appears in side-scrolling levels except for Lift-off Launch. The are two themes associated with the Rocket Barrel, titled "Mine Menace" and "Mole Patrol", which play in different levels. The latter has a variation, titled "Red Rockin'", which only plays in [[Tiki Tong Terror]]. | ||