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{{level infobox
{{level
|image=[[File:Rocket Barrel Ride DKCR.png|250px]]
|title=Mole Patrol
|code=4-4
|image=[[File:RocketBarrelRide.PNG|250px]]
|world=[[Cave]]
|code=4 - 4
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' (''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|3D]]'')
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' (''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|3D]]'')
|notes=This level features many mole enemies harrassing the Kongs.
|before=[[Grip 'n' Trip|<<]]
|before=[[Grip 'n' Trip|<<]]
|after=[[The Mole Train|>>]]
|after=[[The Mole Train|>>]]
|track=Mole Patrol
}}
}}
'''Mole Patrol''' is the twenty-sixth level in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and its [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake, ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', and the fourth level of the [[Cave]] world. The [[Kong]]s can only access the level by buying a [[Map Key]] from [[Cranky Kong's Shop]].  
'''Mole Patrol''' is the twenty-sixth level in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', as well as the fourth area in the [[Cave]] world. A key from [[Cranky Kong's Shop]] is required to access it.  


Mole Patrol takes place in a cave, where [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] must ride in a [[Rocket Barrel]] to move over abysses, rocks, and an expansive body of water. There are 23 [[Mole Miner]]s in the level, as the main and only enemies. Mole Miners attack by swinging their axes and breaking crystals, attempting to hit the [[Kong]]s with both. There is a train that follows the Kongs through the level, releasing more Mole Miners along Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong's path. The Kongs can defeat Mole Miners by riding into their balloon, and there is one case where it is required to acquire a [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Puzzle Piece]]. There are [[banana]] trails throughout the level to guide the Kongs.
This level takes place in a cave, where [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] and [[Diddy Kong]] must ride in a [[Rocket Barrel]] to progress over abysses, rocks, and water (in which the [[Kong]]s cannot swim through). As the primates ride, they must not only watch out for rocks, but also the many mole enemies around the level, who swing their axes at them and break crystals to make them fall on the heroes. Additionally, a train is in the level that travels around the Kongs, throwing moles being lifted by balloons on the way. The moles can defeat the heroes in one hit of their axes, but the primates can also fight back; if they ride into their balloons, they can pop them, causing the enemy to fall. Doing this also gives them collectibles, including a hidden [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Puzzle Piece]]. Another obstacle in this level is the several crystals that drop on the Kongs, which are not broken by moles.


In the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns#Time Attack|Time Attack]] mode of the game, a time of 1:31:00 is needed to get a gold medal, a time of 1:33:00 for silver, and a time of 1:39:00 for bronze.
In the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns#Time Attack|Time Attack]] mode of the game, a time of 1:31:00 is needed to get a gold medal, a time of 1:33:00 for silver, and a time of 1:39:00 for bronze.
==Overview==
==Overview==
[[File:MolePatroldrilltrain.png|thumb|left|250px|DK flies through the cave while the drill train speeds up the incline]]
[[File:MolePatroldrilltrain.png|thumb|left|250px|DK flies through the cave while the drill train speeds up the incline.]]
The level begins with a straight pathway in the mines leading to a Rocket Barrel. When the barrel is fired up, it begins to fly towards some trails of [[banana]]s that lead above and under a few walls. Mole enemies are on the rock ground below the Kongs and on the solid ceiling above them, jumping into their hiding places. After the primates ride over some water in a wide area, they come up to the letter K of the [[KONG Letters|K-O-N-G Letters]] and another trail of bananas. Eventually, the heroes are attacked by the moles, who begin to wave their axes at them from higher areas and from on the rocky ceiling. After the Kongs pass a group of four consecutive mole foes, a train shoots out of a tunnel in the background. As the train catches up to the Kongs, a mole attached to balloons attacks them. It floats in the center of the screen while waving its axe. Crystals hanging on the ceiling ahead also begin to fall on the Kongs, due to moles hitting them with their tools. When the group passes four of these fallen crystals through a narrow passage, two more moles suspended by balloons get in their way. After them is a trail of bananas leading above a few stone, tower-like structures. The letter O is above on of these rock towers. The [[Professor Chops|Tutorial Pig]] follows this area on a raised piece of land, marking the checkpoint.
The level begins with a straight pathway in the mines leading to a Rocket Barrel. When the barrel is fired up, it begins to fly towards some trails of [[banana]]s that lead above and under a few walls. Mole enemies are on the rock ground below the Kongs and on the solid ceiling above them, jumping into their hiding places. After the primates ride over some water in a wide area, they come up to the letter K of the [[K-O-N-G Letters]] and another trail of bananas. Eventually, the heroes are attacked by the moles, who begin to wave their axes at them from higher areas and from on the rocky ceiling. After the Kongs pass a group of four consecutive mole foes, a train shoots out of a tunnel in the background. As the train catches up to the Kongs, a mole attached to balloons attacks them. It floats in the center of the screen while waving its axe. Crystals hanging on the ceiling ahead also begin to fall on the Kongs, due to moles hitting them with their tools. When the group passes four of these fallen crystals through a narrow passage, two more moles suspended by balloons get in their way. After them is a trail of bananas leading above a few stone, tower-like structures. The letter O is above on of these rock towers. The [[Tutorial Pig]] follows this area on a raised piece of land, marking the checkpoint.
 
[[File:DKCR Mole Patrol Train.png|thumb|250px|The Kongs follow the train through the wall]]
The train from the background is in view again at this point. Two moles floating with balloons on their back attack the Kongs in a wide area. In the area after this, the train track begins to move into the foreground and loops around the Kongs. As the train rides over this, it drops moles suspended by balloons, who wave their axes at the primates. Eventually, the train track stops looping and then drills through a large rock wall. Right before this slightly above water is the letter N. The train grinds through the rock wall, creating a narrow path for it and the heroes to travel through. When the Kongs finish following the train through the passage, it crashes and is destroyed. Crystals that fall by themselves are ahead. The Kongs must ride between the crystal parts, coming up to the letter G on the way. After passing four crystals that are placed close to each other, the Rocket Barrel explodes, while safely dropping the Kongs on a platform with the [[Slot Machine Barrel]] on it. If they hit this barrel, the level is complete.
 
==Enemies==
{|class="wikitable dk"
!Image
!Name
!Count
|-
|align="center"|[[File:MoleMiner3.png|x50px]]
|align="center"|[[Mole Miner]]
|23
|}


==Items==
[[File:MolePatrol265.png|thumb|right|250px|The Kongs follow the train through the wall.]]
{|class="wikitable dk"width=15%
The train from the background is in view again at this point. Two moles floating with balloons on their back attack the Kongs in a wide area. In the area after this, the train track begins to move into the foreground and loops around the Kongs. As the train rides over this, it drops moles suspended by balloons, who wave their axes at the primates. Eventually, the train track ceases to loop around the Kongs and drives into a large rock wall. Right before this slightly above water is the letter N. The train grinds through the rock wall, creating a narrow path for it and the heroes to travel through. When the Kongs finish following the train through the passage, it crashes and is destroyed. Crystals that fall by themselves are ahead. The Kongs must ride between the crystal parts, coming up to the letter G on the way. After passing four crystals that are placed close to each other, the Rocket Barrel explodes, while safely dropping the Kongs on a platform with the [[Slot Machine Barrel]] on it. If they hit this barrel, the level is complete.
|-
{{br|right}}
!Image
==Secrets==
!Name
!Count
|-
|align="center"|[[File:BananacoinDKCR.png|x50px]]
|align="center"|[[Banana Coin]]
|3
|-
|align="center"|[[File:DKBarrelDKCR.png|x50px]]
|align="center"|[[DK Barrel]]
|1
|-
|align="center"|[[File:BalloonDKCR.png|x50px]]
|align="center"|[[Extra Life Balloon]]
|1
|}
===K-O-N-G Letters===
===K-O-N-G Letters===
{|class="wikitable dk"width=70%
*K: In the middle of a trail of bananas under one of the first mole enemies is the letter K.
|-
*O: At the end of the trail of bananas just before the first and only checkpoint is the letter O.
!Image
*N: The letter N is immediately after the fourth [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Puzzle Piece]] at the bottom of the area.
!Letter
*G: At the end of the level when the crystals begin to fall, the letter G can be found in a higher part of the area.
!Location
|-
|align="center"|[[File:DKCR Mole Patrol Letter K.png|250px]]
|align="center"|K
|In the middle of a banana trail under one of the first Mole Miners is the letter K.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:DKCR Mole Patrol Letter O.png|250px]]
|align="center"|O
|At the end of a banana trail and above some jagged rocks just before the checkpoint is the letter O.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:DKCR Mole Patrol Letter N.png|250px]]
|align="center"|N
|The letter N is immediately after the fourth [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Puzzle Piece]] at the bottom of the area where the corkscrew track ends.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:Mole Patrol DKCR falling crystals.png|250px]]
|align="center"|G
|At the end of the level when the crystals begin to fall, the letter G can be found in a higher part of the area.
|}
 
===Puzzle Pieces===
===Puzzle Pieces===
{|class="wikitable dk"width=70%
[[File:MolePatrol165.png|thumb|250px|The Kongs in a Bonus Level.]]
|-
#At the beginning of the level, the Kongs should head backwards into a tunnel, which leads into a [[Bonus Level]]. There, they should maneuver around many moving platforms in order to collect eighty bananas and two [[Banana Coin]]s. If everything is collected within thirty seconds, a Puzzle Piece appears.
!Image
#If the Kongs collect all of the bananas in the trail surrounding the letter K, they can find the second Puzzle Piece.
!Number
#The Kongs should collect every banana in the trail immediately after the checkpoint to reveal a Puzzle Piece.
!Location
#At the part of the level where the train loops around all of the Kongs, the heroes should pop all of the balloons holding up the mole enemies to find the fourth Puzzle Piece.
|-
#At the end of the level, the primates should pass up the Slot Machine Barrel and break open a strange plant to reveal a Puzzle Piece.
|align="center"|[[File:Mole Patrol DKCR Bonus Level.png|250px]]
|align="center"|1
|At the start of the level, the Kongs walk backwards into a tunnel leading into a [[Bonus room]]. There are seven platforms that the Kongs must use to collect eighty bananas and two Banana Coins within thirty seconds. After obtaining every item, the Puzzle Piece appears for the Kongs to collect.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:DKCR Mole Patrol Puzzle Letter 2.png|250px]]
|align="center"|2
|If the Kongs collect all of the bananas in a wavy trail surrounding the letter K, they can obtain the second Puzzle Piece.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:DKCR Mole Patrol Puzzle Letter 3.png|250px]]
|align="center"|3
|Right after the checkpoint, the Kongs must collect six bananas in a wavy line to reveal a Puzzle Piece, much like the second one.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:DKCR Mole Patrol Puzzle Letter 4.png|250px]]
|align="center"|4
|During the part where the train loops around the Kongs, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must pop every Mole Miner's balloon to find the fourth Puzzle Piece.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:DKCR Mole Patrol Puzzle Letter 5.png|250px]]
|align="center"|5
|At the end of the level, the Kongs must go past the Slot Machine Barrel and [[Ground Pound]] a cactus to reveal a Puzzle Piece.
|}


==Gallery==
==Names in Other Languages==
<gallery>
{{Foreignname
Mole Patrol DKCR rock mining.png|Donkey Kong approaches a Mole Miner who is mining rocks
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=モグリャーのこうじげんば
|Jap=モグリャーのこうじげんば
|JapR=Moguryā no Kōji Genba
|JapR=Moguryā no Kouji Genba
|JapM=Mole Miner's Construction Site
|JapM=Mole Miner Construction Site
|Spa=Topos Terribles
|Spa=Topos Terribles
|SpaM=Terrible Moles
|SpaM=Terrible Moles
|Ita=Grotta piccone
|FraA=Taupes à Pic
|ItaM=Pickaxe Cave
|FraAM=Moles with Pickaxes
|FreA=Taupes à Pic
|FreAM=Moles with Pickaxes
|FreE=Bigleux Belliqueux
|FreEM=Short-Sighted Warlike Moles
|Ger=Maulwurfpatrouille
|Ger=Maulwurfpatrouille
|GerM=Mole Patrol
|GerM=Mole Patrol}}
|Chi=鼹鼠矿工的施工现场
{{BoxTop}}
|ChiR=Yǎnshǔ Kuànggōng de Shīgōng Xiànchǎng
{{NIWA|DKWiki=1}}
|ChiM=Mole Miner's Construction Site
}}
{{DKCR}}
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[[Category:Secret levels]]
[[Category:Secret Levels]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country Returns levels]]

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