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'''Crowded Cavern''' is the twenty-seventh level in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', as well as the fifth and final area of the [[Cave]] world.
'''Crowded Cavern''' is the twenty-seventh level in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'' and the fifth and final level of the [[Cave]] world.


Similar to [[Mole Patrol]], this level takes place in a cavern while riding a [[Rocket Barrel]]. [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] ride on this object throughout the level, shooting between large rocks and boulders. However, the level's main feature is a large group of [[Squeekly|Squeeklies]], who constantly attempt to fly into the Kongs. The group includes small Squeeklies that fly at the heroes, medium-sized Squeeklies that move up or down when approached, and even a [[Big Squeekly]] that fires large sound waves from its mouth. The Kongs cannot attack the Squeeklies from the Rocket Barrel, so they must therefore avoid every one of them.
==Summary==
Similar to [[Mole Patrol]], Crowded Cavern takes place in a cavern where [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] ride a [[Rocket Barrel]] throughout the level, having to move between large rocks and boulders. The main enemies in the level are a large group [[Squeekly|Squeeklies]], who attempt to fly into the [[Kong]]s. The group includes small Squeeklies that fly at the Kongs, medium-sized Squeeklies that move up or down when approached, and a [[Big Squeekly]] that blasts large sound waves from its mouth. The Kongs cannot defeat the Squeeklies while riding the Rocket Barrel and must avoid every one instead.


In the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns#Time Attack|Time Attack]] mode of the game, a time of 1:56:00 is needed to get a gold medal, a time of 2:05:00 for silver, and a time of 2:16:00 for bronze.
In the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns#Time Attack|Time Attack]] mode, a time below 1:56:00 is needed to get a gold medal, a time below 2:05:00 for silver, and a time below 2:16:00 for bronze.


==Layout==
==Layout==
[[File:Crowded Cavern Squeeklies.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Kongs dodging several Squeeklies]]
[[File:Crowded Cavern Squeeklies.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The Kongs dodging several Squeeklies]]
The level begins on a flat pathway leading to some wooden platforms that can be used to climb up to a higher area. A long, wooden bridge is in this area that breaks shortly after the Kongs walk on it. When it crumbles, the heroes fall down to a lower area with a passage leading to a Rocket Barrel. Bats surround the Kongs in this cave, but they are all sleeping. When the Kongs start out the Rocket Barrel, they wake the Squeeklies, causing them to attack. As the primates begin their adventure in the rocket, small Squeeklies race towards them, until they reach a narrower area with a trail of [[banana]]s and Banana Bunches. The trail curves in a V shape above a tall rock structure and ends with the letter K of the [[K-O-N-G Letters]]. At that point, the primates ride over some more boulders as a [[Big Squeekly]] begins to chase them. The creature heads into the background as they head past a large waterfall. Many bananas and Banana Bunches are in front of the waterfall. At the end of the group of bananas on the bottom row is the letter O, and a [[Banana Coin]] is also located just before that above a rock. Soon after this is the [[Tutorial Pig]], who waits on a large platform at the checkpoint.
The level begins on a flat pathway leading to some wooden platforms that the Kongs must use to climb up to a higher area. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must walk on a rickety, wooden bridge which breaks shortly after they go on it. When it crumbles, the Kongs (as well as an unused minecart and numerous bananas) fall down to a lower area. They must continue right and jump from a few platforms, where Squeeklies are sleeping in the background. The Kongs then come across a Rocket Barrel, and when the Kongs start it, they wake the Squeeklies, who start to chase the Kongs through a wide passage in the cave. Some small Squeeklies attempt to attack Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong by flying horizontally in front of the Rocket Barrel and then attempting to chomp into the Kongs. This continues until the Kongs reach a narrow area with a trail of [[banana]]s and Banana Bunches. The trail curves in a V shape above a tall rock structure and ends with the letter K of the [[K-O-N-G Letters]]. At that point, the primates ride over some more boulders as a [[Big Squeekly]] begins to chase them. The creature heads into the background as they head past a large waterfall and peeks through a hole in the wall as the Kongs approach the letter O. Many bananas and Banana Bunches are in front of the waterfall. At the end of the group of bananas on the bottom row is the letter O, and a [[Banana Coin]] is also located just before that above a rock. Soon after this is the [[Tutorial Pig]], who waits on a large platform at the checkpoint.


In the area farther ahead of here, medium-sized, chubby Squeeklies attack the Kongs by trying to fly in front of them while moving up or down vertically. At the same time, smaller Squeeklys dash towards the heroes as they fly, just as in the beginning of the level. Eventually, the Kongs fly over some wooden boards. Underneath the boards is the Big Squeekly that tries to smash through them, sticking its head out of the ground. As soon as the primates avoid it, the Big Squeekly pops from the wooden boards in the ceiling. Next to the foe's head is the letter N, and farther ahead are some rock obstacles that get in the way. Soon, the Big Squeekly begins to chase the Kongs again. However, the Kongs manage to fly through a narrow passage of Banana Bunches before it can catch them. On the other side of the narrow passage, the Kongs can find many collectibles in a large group. The Tutorial Pig and the next checkpoint are just ahead.  
In the area farther ahead, medium-sized, chubby Squeeklies attack the Kongs by trying to fly in front of them while moving up or down vertically. At the same time, smaller Squeeklys return to try and swoop into the Kongs. Eventually, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong fly over some wooden boards. Underneath the boards is the Big Squeekly who tries smashing through them while sticking its head out of the ground, snapping its jaws. As soon as the Kongs avoid the Big Squeekly, it pops from the wooden boards in the ceiling. There are some rock obstacles farther ahead. The Big Squeekly starts to chase the Kongs, and just before it can reach them, the Kongs fly through a narrow passage, and the Big Squeekly is knocked back. In the passage, the Kongs can find many Banana Bunches and a few obstacles in their path. The Kongs can a large group of collectibles on the other side of the passage. The Tutorial Pig and the next checkpoint are just ahead.  


[[File:CrowdedCave265.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[Big Squeekly]] shoots a powerful sonic wave]]
[[File:CrowdedCave265.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[Big Squeekly]] shoots a powerful sonic wave]]
[[File:Big Squeekly defeated DKCR.png|thumb|250px|Big Squeekly gets defeated just before the Slot Machine Barrel]]
[[File:Big Squeekly defeated DKCR.png|thumb|250px|Big Squeekly gets defeated just before the Slot Machine Barrel]]
After the checkpoint, the primates enter a slightly narrower area, where a crane sticks out of the background to get in the way. Soon after passing a Banana Bunch, the Kongs are attacked by the Big Squeekly that begins to chase them; it shoots powerful sonic waves out of its mouth. In their pursuit, they come up to some collectibles, including the letter G. Eventually, the Squeekly shoots a more powerful and longer lasting sonic wave that shoots across the screen, destroying a large boulder and revealing a large group of crystals in its place. If the primates avoid the crystals, the Big Squeekly runs into the objects, causing it to fall and become unconscious. Eventually, the Kongs' Rocket Barrel drops them off next to the [[Slot Machine Barrel]]. If they hit this barrel, the level ends.
After the checkpoint, the primates enter a slightly narrower area, where there is a crane sticking out of the background, acting as an obstacle. Shortly after the Kongs dodge the crane and some rocks, the Big Squeekly returns to chase after them. The Big Squeekly starts shooting powerful sonic waves from its mouth. In their pursuit, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong come up to some collectibles and the letter G. Eventually, the Big Squeekly shoots a more powerful sonic wave across the screen, destroying a large boulder and revealing a large group of crystals in its place. The Kongs must avoid the crystals, which the Big Squeekly accidentally crash into, causing it to fall unconsciously in defeat. The Rocket Barrel eventually drops off the Kongs at the end with the [[Slot Machine Barrel]].
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==Secrets==
==Secrets==
===K-O-N-G Letters===
===K-O-N-G Letters===
*K: When the Kongs are in pursuit with the [[Big Squeekly]], they should follow a trail of bananas. At the end of this trail is the letter K.
*K: When the [[Big Squeekly]] starts to chase the Kongs, they must fly in the middle low area and follow a trail of bananas. The letter K is at the end of the trail.
*O: Immediately after the third Puzzle Piece, the Kongs can head to the bottom row of bananas in a large group to find the letter O.
*O: Immediately after the third Puzzle Piece, the Kongs can head to the bottom row of bananas in a large group to find the letter O.
*N: Right after the fourth Puzzle Piece, the Big Squeekly smashes through the ceiling. Next to its head at this point is the letter N.
*N: Right after the fourth Puzzle Piece, the Big Squeekly smashes through the ceiling. During this point, the letter N next to its head.
*G: Shortly after the final Puzzle Piece, the Kongs pass two parallel sets of collectibles. Right after this at the bottom of the area is the letter G. They must avoid the Big Squeekly's sonic waves though.
*G: Shortly after the final Puzzle Piece, the Kongs pass two parallel sets of collectibles. After passing them, the Kongs must go to the bottom of the area and collect the letter G while avoiding the Big Squeekly's shockwaves.


===Puzzle Pieces===
===Puzzle Pieces===
[[File:CrowdedCave165.png|thumb|250px|right|The Kongs in the first and only Bonus Level.]]
[[File:CrowdedCave165.png|thumb|250px|right|The Kongs in the first and only Bonus Level.]]
#The first [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Puzzle Piece]] is at the beginning of the level. After the Kongs walk on the bridge of wooden boards, they should jump off just as it begins to fall. The Puzzle Piece falls from the top of the screen if they avoid falling to the next area.
#The first [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Puzzle Piece]] is at the start of the level. After the Kongs walk on the bridge of wooden boards, they should jump off just as it begins to fall. The Puzzle Piece falls from the top of the screen if they avoid falling to the next area.
#After the primates fall through the wooden boards at the beginning of the level, they arrive in a lower area. Instead of heading towards the Rocket Barrel, they should travel in the opposite direction to find a hidden opening to a [[Bonus Level]]. There, they need to obtain many collectibles spinning in circles in the air by using a bouncy, moving platform. Once all of the items are collected, a Puzzle Piece appears.
#After the Kongs fall through the wooden boards at the start, they arrive in a lower area. Instead of going to the Rocket Barrel, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must travel in the opposite direction to find a hidden opening to a [[Bonus Level]]. In it, the Kongs have 30 seconds to collect 99 bananas and three Banana Coins hovering in circular motion. The Kongs can reach the collectibles by high bouncing from a wooden platform which moves horizontally under the collectibles. When the Kongs collect all the items, the Puzzle Piece appears.
#Shortly before the first checkpoint, the Kongs come up to a large group of bananas and Banana Bunches. On the top row a bananas, the third Puzzle Piece can be found.
#Shortly before the first checkpoint, the Kongs come up to a large group of bananas and Banana Bunches. The third Puzzle Piece is on the top row of the bananas.
#When the [[Big Squeekly]] breaks through the floor not too long before the second checkpoint, the Kongs can dive down near its head with their Rocket Barrel to find the fourth Puzzle Piece.
#When the Big Squeekly breaks through the floor, the Kongs can use the Rocket Barrel to dive down near its head to collect the fourth Puzzle Piece.
#At the end of the level when the Big Squeekly begins to shoot lasers at the heroes, they should stay in the lower area of the screen to come up to the final Puzzle Piece.
#Similar to the letter G, the fifth and final Puzzle Piece is collected during the Big Squeekly chase at the end, towards the floor.
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Revision as of 20:00, October 8, 2019

Template:Levelbox Crowded Cavern is the twenty-seventh level in Donkey Kong Country Returns and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D and the fifth and final level of the Cave world.

Summary

Similar to Mole Patrol, Crowded Cavern takes place in a cavern where Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong ride a Rocket Barrel throughout the level, having to move between large rocks and boulders. The main enemies in the level are a large group Squeeklies, who attempt to fly into the Kongs. The group includes small Squeeklies that fly at the Kongs, medium-sized Squeeklies that move up or down when approached, and a Big Squeekly that blasts large sound waves from its mouth. The Kongs cannot defeat the Squeeklies while riding the Rocket Barrel and must avoid every one instead.

In the Time Attack mode, a time below 1:56:00 is needed to get a gold medal, a time below 2:05:00 for silver, and a time below 2:16:00 for bronze.

Layout

Squeeklies in Crowded Cavern
The Kongs dodging several Squeeklies

The level begins on a flat pathway leading to some wooden platforms that the Kongs must use to climb up to a higher area. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must walk on a rickety, wooden bridge which breaks shortly after they go on it. When it crumbles, the Kongs (as well as an unused minecart and numerous bananas) fall down to a lower area. They must continue right and jump from a few platforms, where Squeeklies are sleeping in the background. The Kongs then come across a Rocket Barrel, and when the Kongs start it, they wake the Squeeklies, who start to chase the Kongs through a wide passage in the cave. Some small Squeeklies attempt to attack Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong by flying horizontally in front of the Rocket Barrel and then attempting to chomp into the Kongs. This continues until the Kongs reach a narrow area with a trail of bananas and Banana Bunches. The trail curves in a V shape above a tall rock structure and ends with the letter K of the K-O-N-G Letters. At that point, the primates ride over some more boulders as a Big Squeekly begins to chase them. The creature heads into the background as they head past a large waterfall and peeks through a hole in the wall as the Kongs approach the letter O. Many bananas and Banana Bunches are in front of the waterfall. At the end of the group of bananas on the bottom row is the letter O, and a Banana Coin is also located just before that above a rock. Soon after this is the Tutorial Pig, who waits on a large platform at the checkpoint.

In the area farther ahead, medium-sized, chubby Squeeklies attack the Kongs by trying to fly in front of them while moving up or down vertically. At the same time, smaller Squeeklys return to try and swoop into the Kongs. Eventually, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong fly over some wooden boards. Underneath the boards is the Big Squeekly who tries smashing through them while sticking its head out of the ground, snapping its jaws. As soon as the Kongs avoid the Big Squeekly, it pops from the wooden boards in the ceiling. There are some rock obstacles farther ahead. The Big Squeekly starts to chase the Kongs, and just before it can reach them, the Kongs fly through a narrow passage, and the Big Squeekly is knocked back. In the passage, the Kongs can find many Banana Bunches and a few obstacles in their path. The Kongs can a large group of collectibles on the other side of the passage. The Tutorial Pig and the next checkpoint are just ahead.

File:CrowdedCave265.png
The Big Squeekly shoots a powerful sonic wave
Big Squeekly gets defeated just before the Slot Machine Barrel of Crowded Cavern in Donkey Kong Country Returns
Big Squeekly gets defeated just before the Slot Machine Barrel

After the checkpoint, the primates enter a slightly narrower area, where there is a crane sticking out of the background, acting as an obstacle. Shortly after the Kongs dodge the crane and some rocks, the Big Squeekly returns to chase after them. The Big Squeekly starts shooting powerful sonic waves from its mouth. In their pursuit, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong come up to some collectibles and the letter G. Eventually, the Big Squeekly shoots a more powerful sonic wave across the screen, destroying a large boulder and revealing a large group of crystals in its place. The Kongs must avoid the crystals, which the Big Squeekly accidentally crash into, causing it to fall unconsciously in defeat. The Rocket Barrel eventually drops off the Kongs at the end with the Slot Machine Barrel.

Secrets

K-O-N-G Letters

  • K: When the Big Squeekly starts to chase the Kongs, they must fly in the middle low area and follow a trail of bananas. The letter K is at the end of the trail.
  • O: Immediately after the third Puzzle Piece, the Kongs can head to the bottom row of bananas in a large group to find the letter O.
  • N: Right after the fourth Puzzle Piece, the Big Squeekly smashes through the ceiling. During this point, the letter N next to its head.
  • G: Shortly after the final Puzzle Piece, the Kongs pass two parallel sets of collectibles. After passing them, the Kongs must go to the bottom of the area and collect the letter G while avoiding the Big Squeekly's shockwaves.

Puzzle Pieces

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The Kongs in the first and only Bonus Level.
  1. The first Puzzle Piece is at the start of the level. After the Kongs walk on the bridge of wooden boards, they should jump off just as it begins to fall. The Puzzle Piece falls from the top of the screen if they avoid falling to the next area.
  2. After the Kongs fall through the wooden boards at the start, they arrive in a lower area. Instead of going to the Rocket Barrel, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must travel in the opposite direction to find a hidden opening to a Bonus Level. In it, the Kongs have 30 seconds to collect 99 bananas and three Banana Coins hovering in circular motion. The Kongs can reach the collectibles by high bouncing from a wooden platform which moves horizontally under the collectibles. When the Kongs collect all the items, the Puzzle Piece appears.
  3. Shortly before the first checkpoint, the Kongs come up to a large group of bananas and Banana Bunches. The third Puzzle Piece is on the top row of the bananas.
  4. When the Big Squeekly breaks through the floor, the Kongs can use the Rocket Barrel to dive down near its head to collect the fourth Puzzle Piece.
  5. Similar to the letter G, the fifth and final Puzzle Piece is collected during the Big Squeekly chase at the end, towards the floor.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese コモリンのどうくつ
Komorin no Dōkutsu
Squeeklies' Cave

Chinese 蝠蝠的洞窟
Fúfú de Dòngkū
Squeeklies' Cave

German Höhlenhatz
Cave Hunt
Italian Cava affollata
Crowded Cavern
Spanish Cueva Concurrida
Crowded Cavern

Trivia

  • If the Kongs stomp the ground before getting into the rocket barrel, the Squeeklies will open their eyes lazily and fall asleep again.
  • When the Big Squeekly appears for the last time, Donkey Kong flinches and covers his eyes.