Editing Kritter

{{species infobox
|image=[[File:Kritter Mario Super Sluggers.png]]<br>Artwork of a Kritter from ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Toshihide Tsuchiya]] (2005–2008)
|variant_of=[[Kremling]]
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|derived_subjects=[[Kobble]]
|comparable=[[Kaboing]]<br>[[Shroom (enemy)|Shroom]]<br>[[Tiki Goon]]<br>[[Tucks]]
|notable=[[Green Kroc]]<br>[[Krunch]]
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{{quote|You're making no sense, but it don't matter none. This here's Kritter's turf!|Kritter|Mario Super Sluggers}}
'''Kritters''' are a type of [[Kremling]] and the main foot soldiers of the [[Kremling Krew]], led by [[King K. Rool]]. Kritters come in a variety of colors, but are most commonly colored green or blue. As a basic representative, Kritters are named "Kremling" in some of their game appearances. Kritters first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', and they sometimes appear in spinoff games of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]].

Kritters have had substitutes in later installments of the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]]. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', enemies known as [[Klomp]]s are Kritters<ref name="dkc2">Steve Mayles. December 17, 2017. https://twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/942523428606799874. ''Twitter''. Retrieved December 17, 2017.</ref> that wear tattered red and white shorts, with each sporting a peg leg. Likewise, a distinct Kremling variety formed by [[Kaboing]]s, which have two peg legs, replace ''Donkey Kong Country's'' jumping Kritters. Compared to the Kritters of the previous game, these varieties have a more upright posture, presumably due to their peg legs. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', Kritters were replaced by a different type of Kremling, [[Kobble]]s, while jumping Kritters are replaced by [[Re-Koil]]s.
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:Kritter DKC.png|thumb|left|The original design of Kritters, from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.]]
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Kritters are one of the most common enemies, along with [[Gnawty|Gnawties]] and [[Zinger]]s. Kritters are one of the weakest enemies, and [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] can defeat them with any attack, including throwing a [[barrel]], jumping, rolling, or Donkey Kong's [[Hand Slap]]. Aside from the standard green type, Kritters have a few color variations, each with their own distinct pattern of moving and jumping: Green Kritters simply walk in a single direction toward the [[Kong]]s; brown Kritters repeatedly jump up in a single spot; blue Kritters jump while moving forward; yellow Kritters jump back and forth in a set path; and gray Kritters hop a few times before performing a high jump, all while moving forward.

In pre-production, Kritters were intended to be small enemies; their role in the final was seemingly combined with the unused "Klanger," simply described as a "Green Kremling."<ref>{{media link|DKC general naming.jpg|Early DKC general naming sheet}}</ref>

Green Kritters were changed to purple in the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], but their [[photograph]] in the [[Scrapbook (Donkey Kong Country series)|Scrapbook]] uses their original green artwork.

Kritters appear in the following levels, in the following colors:
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*[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]: Green
*[[Ropey Rampage]]: Green
*[[Reptile Rumble]]: Blue
*[[Barrel Cannon Canyon]]: Green, blue, brown
*[[Winky's Walkway]]: Green
*[[Bouncy Bonanza]]: Brown and yellow
*[[Millstone Mayhem]]: Blue
*[[Tree Top Town]]: Blue 
*[[Forest Frenzy]]: Gray and brown
*[[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
*[[Boss Dumb Drum]]: Green
*[[Tanked Up Trouble]]: Green
*[[Loopy Lights]]: Yellow
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====''Donkey Kong Country 3'' (Game Boy Advance)====
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In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'', Kritters are the enemies of the [[Funky's Rentals (minigame)|Funky's Rentals]] challenges. They ride around in black [[Motor Boat]]s, which are capable of firing turrets. They have a different role in each of the four challenges.

===''Club Nintendo''===
A blue Kritter attacked Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong in a cave in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|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") appears as an antagonist in the final chapter. After the [[Kong]]s board the [[Gangplank Galleon]], [[Donkey Kong]] throws mini-barrels at Kritter, who shrugs off the attack and taunts 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: Rumble in the Jungle''===
In the novel ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'', after [[Donkey Kong]] breaks [[Funky Kong]] out of his cell, the Kongs are confronted by an individual Kritter who leads a "squadron" of [[Kremling]]s. Kritter threatens to put Funky Kong back into his cell, along with his friends. Donkey Kong distracts Kritter and the rest of the Kremlings with a [[Hand Slap|hand slap]], and then uses some "masterful monkey maneuvers" to defeat several Kremlings. Kritter and another Kremling grab [[Cranky Kong]], and Kritter says "Stop your assault or the old ape gets it!". However, Cranky says "Who are you calling an old ape, you big green toad?", before elbowing Kritter, and hitting the other Kremling with his cane. The Kongs then continue fighting the Kremlings by throwing [[barrel]]s, and performing [[Roll Attack|barrel roll]]s.

===''Donkey Kong Land''===
Kritters are one of the three Kremling enemies who return in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. Due to the [[Game Boy]]'s monochromatic display, Kritters do not appear in different color variations. Kritters behave identically as in ''Donkey Kong Country''.

Kritters appear in the following levels:
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*[[Jungle Jaunt]]
*[[Freezing Fun]]
*[[Simian Swing]]
*[[Deck Trek]]
*[[Tyre 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 Tyre Trail]]
*[[Sky High Caper]]
*[[Landslide Leap]]
*[[Collapsing Clouds]]
*[[Balloon Barrage]]
*[[Kong Krazy]]
*[[Construction Site Fight]]
*[[Fast Barrel Blast]]
*[[Skyscraper Caper]]
*[[Oil Drum Slum]]
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===''Donkey Kong Country'' television show===
[[File: Klap-Blaster.jpg|thumb|left|A Kritter as seen on the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]].]]
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]], Kritters (voiced by Lawrence Bayne) occasionally appear; here they have 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. They often carry [[Klap-Blaster]]s, which fire miniature [[Klaptrap]]s.

=== ''Diddy Kong Racing'' / ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' ===
A Kritter named [[Krunch]] appears in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' as the game's heavyweight racer, making this the first time a Kritter is a playable character.

In the [[Diddy Kong Racing DS|DS remake]], a generic Kritter, reusing Krunch's model, appears alongside Krunch as he spies on Diddy Kong. This scene is similar to an event described in the original game's manual.

===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:Kritter - Donkey Kong 64.png|thumb|Kritter in ''Donkey Kong 64''.]]
Kritters (also called '''Kremlings''' in the [[Prima Games]] guide for ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''<ref>Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica. ''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima Official Game Guide. [[Media:DK64 Prima 16.jpg|Page 16]].</ref>) also appear as common enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. They attack the Kongs by punching and biting them. Like in their previous appearances, Kritters remain one of the weakest enemies. They can be defeated from one hit, just like [[Gnawty|Gnawties]]. Kritters appear in every world except [[Fungi Forest]] and [[Creepy Castle]], and they also appear at [[Crocodile Isle (Donkey Kong 64)|Crocodile Isle]]. Kritters are also featured in nearly every [[Battle Arena Pad|Battle Arena]] except for [[Jungle Japes]]'s and Creepy Castle's.

Kritters have an uncommon red variety that appear in the level [[Frantic Factory]] and the minigame [[Kremling Kosh]]. In Frantic Factory, [[Lanky Kong]] can earn a [[Golden Banana]] by memorizing the order that the red Kritters belch. In the Kremling Kosh minigame, there are numerous green and red Kritters who pop out of a barrel, flail their arms, and then quickly retreat into their barrel. Red Kritters are worth two points while regular Kritters are worth one point. Kritters also appear in three other mini-games: [[Mad Maze Maul]], [[Stash Snatch]] and [[Busy Barrel Barrage]].

During the boxing match between the Kongs and [[King K. Rool|K. Rool]], there are two Kritters who ring the bell to start the match. Both of them are wearing a tuxedo equivalent of the traditional outfit worn by Kritters; some other Kritters attempting to pull off a stadium light from K. Rool's head also wear this outfit. Whenever K. Rool is knocked down between rounds, the count to 10 starts. The Kritters always ring the bell once it reaches 8, by pressing a red button on either side of the bell. One of the Kritters has dim and silly behavior, for instance during one of the countdowns, it is waving the wrong way and only realizes this when the other Kritter rings the bell. After [[Tiny Kong|Tiny]] wins her round, both Kritters slam a button at the same time and accidentally break the bell. As a result, they cannot save K. Rool from losing the match after [[Chunky Kong|Chunky]] beats him.

===''Mario Power Tennis''===
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In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'', Kritters appear as spectators in [[DK Jungle Court]]. This marks their first game appearance outside of the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise. In this game, they use their appearance from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. Aside from their usual green, there are also blue and red variations spectating. Unlike in ''Donkey Kong 64'', their teeth are now shown.

===''DK'' series===
====''DK: King of Swing''====
Kritters also appear in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', where they are simply referred to as "Kremlings" in the English version. Kremlings are able to climb, swing and attack from [[peg]]s like [[Donkey Kong]]. If there are nearby rocks and bombs, the Kremling tries throwing it at Donkey Kong. There is also an unlockable Kremling in the Jungle Jam mode, the first playable appearance of a Kritter, and it can be unlocked by obtaining six gold medals. Kremling has the same stats as Donkey Kong, and its attack and jumping stats are balanced.

Kritters appear in the levels [[Contraption Cave]], [[Puzzling Pyramid]], [[Treacherous Twister]], [[Kremling Kamp]], [[Ice Castle]], and [[K. Kruizer III Hull]].

====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
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[[File:DKJC Super Kritter.png|thumb|left|200px|An empowered Kritter.]]
Kremlings also appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', with a similar role as in ''DK: King of Swing'', though they are no longer playable.

Kritters appear in the following levels:
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*[[Forest Ruins]]
*[[Toybox]]
*[[Toybox 2]]
*[[Panic Factory]]
*[[Little Ghost Island]]
*[[Snowful Slope]]
*[[Kremling Dock]]
*[[Space A Go-Go]]
*[[King Kruizer IV]]
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===''Mario Strikers'' series===
[[File:Strikers First Goal Mario.png|thumb|A Goalie Kritter in ''Super Mario Strikers''.]]
[[File:MSC Kritter Screenshot.png|thumb|left|A Kritter preparing to block an incoming [[Mega Strike]] in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''.]]
In the [[Mario Strikers (series)|''Mario Strikers'' series]], Kritters act as the goalies in ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. As such, they wear a goalie outfit. 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.

In ''Super Mario Strikers'', Kritters can deflect [[Super Strike]]s if it is improperly timed. If a player attempts a Super Strike near the Kritter, it jumps and kicks the player far. If the Kritter holds the ball, a player can control it by either passing or clearing the ball.

In ''Mario Strikers Charged'', Kritters are vulnerable to [[Skillshot]]s, as well as most [[Super Ability|Super Abilities]]; the exceptions include [[Fire Storm!]], regardless of condition, as well as [[Crystal Smash!]] and [[Thunder Wham!]] only if he has the ball in his hands. 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. In the game's opening movie, a Kritter on [[Diddy Kong]]'s team during a match on [[Thunder Island]] successfully blocked a [[Fire Meteor]] shot from a [[Toad]] on [[Yoshi]]'s team, only to have his hands set on fire.

Kritters do not return as goalies in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'', being replaced by [[Boom Boom]]s instead.
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===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
A Kritter appears as a playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. Kritter's stats include balanced top speed, boost and agility, which are shared with Donkey Kong, the direct rival of Kritter. Kritter's bongos are gray with a skull printed on the sides and spiked bands on the top and bottom. Kritter attacks other racers by swinging his tail around.

Kritter can be seen in the Single Race cutscene along with [[Klump]], [[Kalypso]] and [[Kass]], standing in front of their respective rivals, Donkey Kong, [[Lanky Kong]], [[Tiny Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]]. In the Jungle Grand Prix cutscene, he can be seen catching up to Donkey Kong during a race, before both of them get surprised when [[Diddy Kong]] passes them.

If Kritter gets in 3rd or 2nd place after completing a cup, he sits and looks down, disappointed. If he places 1st, he sits down and laughs.  

===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
[[File:Kritter-Batting-MSS.png|thumb|upright=1.1|A green Kritter gets ready to swing its bat.]]
Kritters are power-oriented playable characters in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. Green Kritter is the default color, although blue, red, and brown varieties can also be used, with the red and blue Kritters now having the same ''King of Swing'' design as the regular green ones while the brown Kritters make their first appearance since ''Donkey Kong Country''. All four Kritter colors have above average batting and fielding, along with below average running. However, the blue Kritter has a weaker batting stat to improve its pitching, while the red Kritter has weaker pitching to improve its batting. The brown Kritter is the fastest of the four Kritter colors, but like the red Kritter, its pitching is weaker than that of the default green Kritter. All Kritter colors bat with their left hand, while fielding with their right hand. The sweetspot is the spike on the center of the mace.

Kritters 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]]. Additionally, they along with their leader King K. Rool do not speak in animal noises in Challenge Mode unlike the Kongs.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
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[[File:Kritter 3DS.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.34|A green 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 [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophies]] and two [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|stickers]] in the former game. The first sticker, featuring artwork from ''DK: King of Swing'', boosts launch resistance by 13, while the second sticker, featuring artwork from ''Mario Strikers Charged'', boosts the power of direct special moves by 28. Both stickers can be used by any character.

Green and blue Kritters appear as enemies in the Smash Run mode of ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. Green ones bite three times in a row, while blue ones spin around furiously with their claws.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the Kritter from ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' appears as a Novice-class Grab-type primary [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] with one support slot. When used on a fighter, it only boosts their power without granting any special effect. In [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate#Adventure|World of Light]], the spirit is found on the [[Kongo Jungle|DK Island]] sub-map of the Light Realm, occupying the spot where [[Ropey Rampage]] is located in ''Donkey Kong Country''. The spirit's puppet fighter is [[King K. Rool]], fought on the [[Kongo Jungle]] stage.
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===Unused appearances===
===''Diddy Kong Pilot''===
[[File:Krunch Model - Diddy Kong Pilot 2001.png|thumb|Krunch model from the cancelled ''Diddy Kong Pilot'' (2001)]]
Two different canceled games named ''Diddy Kong Pilot'', [[Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|one from 2001]] and [[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|one from 2003]], would have included a Kritter with a leather jacket as a playable character. Although this character is simply called "Kritter" in the 2003 build, the model bears a strong resemblance to [[Krunch]] from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''; in the 2001 build, the internal name for the character when highlighted on the selection screen is Krunch's early name "[[Krash]]",<ref>[http://www.dkc-atlas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1329#p32980 DKC Atlas]. Posted January 16, 2013.</ref> while the {{media link|DKP 2001 Hud.png|internal HUD}} uses the name "Krunch".

In the 2003 build, Kritter was shown to speak in a {{wp|Southern American English}} accent. When it became ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Pilot|Banjo-Pilot]]'', Kritter was replaced with [[jiggywikki:Jolly Roger|Jolly Roger]], with the two characters sharing similar stats.
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==General information==
===Physical appearance===
Kritters originally had gold shoulder pads, knee pads and a bluish-green skin tone, though various other color variations appeared too, such as purple and burgundy. In ''Donkey Kong 64'', they have a bright green skin tone and are slightly less muscular. Kritters wear a sleeveless leather jacket with a skull-and-crossbones on the back (similar to [[Krunch]] from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'') and a belt with a skull-and-crossbones buckle. This appearance is reused in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and is similar to their ''Super Mario Strikers'' appearance.

Starting with ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', Kritters received another redesign. They are significantly more muscular, especially in their chest and arms, and have a rounder snout and head. Their redesign also includes tattered tan pants and spiked wristbands. They still retain their skull belt from ''Donkey Kong 64''.

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
*'''Instruction booklet''' (page 28): ''This run-of-the-mill green Kremling is the most common type.''
*'''SNES Nintendo Player's Guide''' (page 12): ''Kritters come in several colors, but other than that, they basically look the same. You can take them out easily by jumping on their heads or rolling through them and bowling them over. Depending upon their color, they have different jumping abilities and patterns of movement. That's what makes them a little unpredictable. Another member of Kritter family, Krash, is the type that likes to hide out in mine carts.''
*'''GBA Nintendo Player's Guide''' (page 14): ''Kritters are the weakest of King K. Rool's Krocs-one jump on the head from Donkey or Diddy will do them in. Kritters come in a few different colors which relate to how the Kritters move and jump. Green Kritters, for example, walk in a straight line and don't jump, but blue Kritters hop along the ground in a straight line. Krashes are Kritters that hide out in mine carts and try to run Donkey and Diddy off the tracks in the mines.''

===''Donkey Kong 64''===
*'''Prima Official Game Guide''' (page 16): ''Don't fear these reptilian nuisances. One hit will send them on their way.''

===''DK: King of Swing''===
*'''Instruction booklet''' (page 22): ''King K. Rool's sidekicks. They play around with pegs and panels to block Donkey's path. Rock-throwing Kremlings are bad news!''
*Statistics
**How to unlock: Get 6 Gold Medals in Jungle Jam Mode.
**Jump: 3
**Attack: 3

===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
Originally, Kritter's trophy stated that its other appearance is ''Donkey Kong 64'', but this was removed from {{wp|Western world|Western}} releases.
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Kritter (Goalie)
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|appears_in='''Wii''' ''Mario Strikers Charged''
|unlock=Random
|desc=An underling of King K. Rool and the one and only goalie of Super Mario Strikers. In other words, it doesn't matter what team you play as--your goalie is going to be Kritter. Despite being at the very bottom of the Kremling ranks, he's responsible for what many might consider to be the toughest AND most important field position.
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{{SSBB trophy
|name=Kritter
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|desc=A member of the Kremlings. Led by King K. Rool, Kritters are the grunts of the army. They appear frequently in Donkey Kong Country in green, purple, blue, and other color variations--the blue ones will jump after Donkey Kong. Kritters also appear in Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast, pounding those barrels in pursuit of Donkey Kong.
|desc2=A member of the Kremlings. Led by King K. Rool, Kritters are the grunts of the army. They appear frequently in Donkey Kong Country in green, purple, blue, and other color variations--the blue ones will jump after Donkey Kong. Kritters also appear in Donkey Kong: Jet Race, pounding those barrels in pursuit of Donkey Kong. 
}}
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Kritter
|image=[[File:Kritter Trophy.png|100px]]
|games=''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Enemy
|unlock=Random
|desc=Kritters are King K. Rool's minions from the Donkey Kong series, and they come in both green and blue varieties. Green ones will try to bite you repeatedly, and their last bite hurts the most! Blue ones will swipe at you with their sharp claws. Neither really knocks you back, so it's easy to get hit several times by them.
|desc2=These enemies are part of King K. Rool's Kremling gang in the Donkey Kong series. The green ones attack with their strong jaws, while the blue use their sharp claws in spinning attacks for powerful slashing. They don't have a lot of launching power, but their relentless assaults can easily wear you down.
}}

{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Kritter
|image=[[File:KritterTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|games=''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' only
|category=Series Related
|appears_in='''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country'' (11/1994)<br>'''N64''' ''Donkey Kong 64'' (11/1999)
|trophy_box=-
|unlock=Clear a [[smashwiki:3-Minute Smash|3-Minute Smash]] after getting 120 or more [[smashwiki:KO|KOs]].
|desc=These enemies are part of King K. Rool's Kremling gang in the Donkey Kong series. Depending on their color, they move and attack in different ways. Unfortunately for them, Donkey Kong tends to take them out before they even know what's going on. On a separate note, you can actually play as a Kritter in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast!
|desc2=These enemies are part of King K. Rool's Kremling gang in the Donkey Kong series. Depending on their colour, they move and attack in different ways. Sadly for them, Donkey Kong has a tendency to take them out before they even know what's going on. On a separate note, you can actually play as a Kritter in Donkey Kong Jet Race! 
}}

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit====
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|Novice
|'''{{color|Grab|limegreen}}'''
| - World of Light (DK Island)<br>- Spirit Board<br>- Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
|[[King K. Rool]]
|align=left|'''Rule:''' Defense ↑
*The enemy has increased defense
*The enemy starts the battle with a [[Rocket Belt]]
|[[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle]]
|Jungle Level (64)
|}

===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
{{Sluggers character
|name=Kritter
|image=[[File:MSS Green Kritter Character Select Sprite.png]]
|team=[[DK Wilds]]
|ability=[[Keeper Catch]]
|bat=Left
|glove=Right
|starpitch=N/A
|starswing=N/A
|batting=7
|pitching=4
|fielding=7
|running=3
|goodchem={{sluggers icon|King K. Rool}} {{sluggers icon|Mii}} ({{color|green|green}})
|badchem={{sluggers icon|Donkey Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Tiny Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Dixie Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Funky Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Diddy Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Baby Donkey Kong}}
|bio=A brute whose glove work hides his slow feet.
}}
{{Sluggers character
|name=Blue Kritter
|image=[[File:MSS Blue Kritter Character Select Sprite.png]]
|team=[[DK Wilds]]
|ability=[[Keeper Catch]]
|bat=Left
|glove=Right
|starpitch=N/A
|starswing=N/A
|batting=6
|pitching=5
|fielding=7
|running=3
|goodchem={{sluggers icon|King K. Rool}} {{sluggers icon|Mii}} ({{color|blue|blue}})
|badchem={{sluggers icon|Donkey Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Tiny Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Dixie Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Funky Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Diddy Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Baby Donkey Kong}}
|bio=A true brute with a good arm!
}}
{{Sluggers character
|name=Red Kritter
|image=[[File:MSS Red Kritter Character Select Sprite.png]]
|team=[[DK Wilds]]
|ability=[[Keeper Catch]]
|bat=Left
|glove=Right
|starpitch=N/A
|starswing=N/A
|batting=8
|pitching=3
|fielding=7
|running=3
|goodchem={{sluggers icon|King K. Rool}} {{sluggers icon|Mii}} ({{color|red|red}})
|badchem={{sluggers icon|Donkey Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Tiny Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Dixie Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Funky Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Diddy Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Baby Donkey Kong}}
|bio=A true brute who wields a big bat.
}}
{{Sluggers character
|name=Brown Kritter
|image=[[File:MSS Brown Kritter Character Select Sprite.png]]
|team=[[DK Wilds]]
|ability=[[Keeper Catch]]
|bat=Left
|glove=Right
|starpitch=N/A
|starswing=N/A
|batting=7
|pitching=3
|fielding=7
|running=4
|goodchem={{sluggers icon|King K. Rool}} {{sluggers icon|Mii}} ({{color|brown|brown}})
|badchem={{sluggers icon|Donkey Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Tiny Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Dixie Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Funky Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Diddy Kong}} {{sluggers icon|Baby Donkey Kong}}
|bio=A true brute who can run a bit.
}}
*'''Sweet spot''': The spikes on the mace.
*'''Collectible card info:''' Despite his large, imposing figure, Kritter doesn't have the same dominant power as his boss, [[King K. Rool]]. But he is an above-average hitter and has a reliable fastball when he's on the mound.

<gallery>
Level1 Kritter Front.jpg|Kritter's official profile card from ''Mario Super Sluggers'' (front)
Level1 Kritter Back.jpg|Kritter's official profile card from ''Mario Super Sluggers'' (back)
</gallery>

==Quotes==
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
*"''There's one of them Kongs! Get him!''"
*"''Hey, this kid's quick! What's that [[Barrel Jet|thing]] on his back?''"
===''Mario Super Sluggers''=== 
====Green Kritter====
*"''STOP! What're you wimps doin' here? Why, I oughta...''"
*"''Stone tablet? What're ya babblin' about?''"
*"''You're making no sense, but it don't matter none. This here's Kritter's turf!''"
*"''You wanna go on, yer gonna have to go through ME! Bwar har har!''"
*"''Not up to the challenge, eh?''"
*"''If your only goal is to save your hides, then keep on walking!''"
*"''Back for more, eh? It don't matter none. I'll just pound ya again!''"
*"''Creepin' crawfish! I can't believe I lost!''"
*"''I...I gotta tell the boss. He won't forget this! ...Or forgive!''"
*"''Tear 'em up, King K. Rool!''"
*"''Er...K-King K. Rool? Are you sure about that?''"

====Blue Kritter====
*"''Gar! What're ya doin' here?''"
*"''Whaaa? Stone tablet? Oh, yeah...THAT thing!''"
*"''Listen! I ain't just a purdy face! I got smarts! I ain't tellin' you squat!''"
*"''Ya think you can take on us Kritters? I bet you can't even get by me!''"
*"''You wimps ain't got a drop of courage among the lot of you! Hit the road!''"
*''"Go on! Get outta here! I can't believe I let myself worry about you!''"
*"''Ain't given up yet? You'll never learn!''"
*"''I like your moxie, kid!''"
*"''Ya did it, by gar!''"
*"''All right. I'll tell ya 'bout the stone tablet. ...It's in the giant flower up there.''"
*"''But ya best go and prepare yourselves! I'm a gonna tell King K. Rool what happened!''"
*"''Switch on!''"

====Red Kritter====
*"''Don't move fiend!''"
*"''End of the line! You ain't gettin' by me, and you ain't takin' no treasure, neither!''"
*"''I'm calling you out!''"
*"''You lettin' fear rule the day? Smart move!''"
*"''I don't wanna see you in these parts again! Just forget about the treasure back there''"
*"''Don't know when to quit, do you?!''"
*"''Like I told you before, you ain't gettin' this treasure!''"
*"''I got no problem beatin' you down again!''"
*"''Curses! I lost!''"
*"''This ain't gonna cut it! I gotta tell King K. Rool the news!''" 
*"''You ain't heard the last of me!''"

====Brown Kritter====
*"''You there! What do you think you're doing?''"
*"''I'm the dirty underbelly of the Kritter gang!''"
*"''...Not sure what that means, but King K. Rool said it, so it must be important!''"
*"''I'm gonna whup you in the name of dirty underbellies everywhere!''"
*"''You lookin' for a rock to hide under? You must be smarter than you look! Hah!''"
*"''You ain't getting no underbelly badge from me! You hear?''"
*"''You again?! Fine!''"
*"''I'll show you the power of the dirty underbelly!''"
*"''What just happened? ...That was bad.''"
*"''Ya'll get ready for a beatdown! I'm gonna wake up King K. Rool!''"
*"''Snivel away, snivelers! All the sniveling in the world won't save you now! Switch on!''"

==List of appearances==
{|class="wikitable sortable"width=100%
|-
!width=50%|Title
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Release date
!width=10%|System/format
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Enemy
|1994
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
|Enemy
|1995
|[[Game Boy]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|Enemy as [[Klomp]]<ref name="dkc2"/>
|1995
|SNES
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|Enemy as Klomp
|1996
|Game Boy
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
|Enemy as [[Kobble]]
|1996
|SNES
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''
|Enemy as Kobble
|1997
|Game Boy
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|Enemy
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (remake)
|Enemy
|2000
|[[Game Boy Color]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers]]''
|Enemy
|<s>2001</s> (unreleased)
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (remake)
|Enemy
|2003
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (remake)
|Enemy as Klomp
|2004
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''
|Non-playable character
|2004
|[[GameCube]]
|-
|''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
|Enemy/unlockable playable character
|2005
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''
|Goalie
|2005
|GameCube
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' (remake)
|Enemy as Kobble
|2005
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''
|Goalie
|2007
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
|Playable character
|2007
|Wii
|-
|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
|Enemy
|2007
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Cameo as trophy
|2008
|Wii
|-
|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
|Unlockable playable character
|2008
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|Enemy in Smash Run
|2014
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Cameo as spirit
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|}

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Kritter original.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]
Kritter - Super Mario Strikers.png|''[[Super Mario Strikers]]
Kremling DKKoS artwork.jpg|''[[DK: King of Swing]]
KritterBongo.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names|float=1
|Jap=クリッター
|JapR=Kurittā
|JapM=Kritter
|ChiS=克利特
|ChiSR=Kèlìtè
|ChiSM=Kritter
|Fre=Kritter
|Rus=Криттер
|RusR=Kritter
|RusM=Kritter
|Spa=Kritter
}}
{{br}}

==Trivia==
*Kritter's goalie trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' says that they are the only goalies in ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]''. This is not true, as the [[Super Team]] uses a [[Robo-Kritter]] as their goalie. In ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'' however, they are the only available goalkeepers.
*The Kritters, Wario, and Waluigi are tied with having the lowest amount of good chemistry in ''Mario Super Sluggers'', with them having good chemistry with only Miis of their color and one other character (with that character in their case being King K. Rool).

==References==
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=1}}
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