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{{Articleabout|the bee enemies from ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze|the turtle-like enemies from the ''Mario'' series also called Buzzies|[[Buzzy Beetle]]}}
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|image=[[File:Buzzy.png]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' ([[Wii U]]) ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
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'''Buzzies'''<ref>von Esmarch, Nick, and Cory van Grier. ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Game Guide. Page 12.</ref> are bee-like enemies debuting in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. They have stubby bodies, covered with dense bristles and marked with thick stripes. They have arched corporal structures, slightly narrowing from head to bottom, the latter which is equiped with a short and bent sting. On each side of their bellies, Buzzies feature two rows of three tiny sharp legs each. Their wings are moderate in size and and are placed a tad away from each other on the insects' hunched backs. Buzzies always seem grouchy, given their frowns and squinted eyes. Each Buzzy displays furrowed eyebrows and sharp mandible fangs protruding out the mouth, traits which make Buzzies resemble [[Goomba]]s from the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' games.
{{about|the bee enemies from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze|the turtle-like enemies from the Mario franchise also called Buzzies|[[Buzzy Beetle]]}}
[[File:Buzzy DKCTF screenshot.png|thumb|left|Donkey Kong and Dixie encounter a Buzzy]]
'''Buzzies'''<ref>von Esmarch, Nick, and Cory van Grier. ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' Prima Official Game Guide. Page 12.</ref> are bee-like enemies that appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]]. They have big stubby bodies that end with a short sting that they use to attack. Their legs and wings are thin and small. Buzzies always seem grouchy, given their frowns and squinted eyes. Each Buzzy displays furrowed eyebrows and sharp mandible fangs protruding out the mouth, making them resemble [[Goomba]]s from the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' games.


[[File:1312-18-Donkey-Kong-Tropical-Freeze-12.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A '''Buzzy''' makes its way towards [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] and [[Cranky Kong]].]]
Buzzies fly around slowly and in a staggering manner. When the [[Kong]]s get near a Buzzy, it starts pursuing them, attempting to harm them. Some Buzzies are passive. The Kongs can defeat a Buzzy by jumping on it, using a [[Roll Attack]], or throwing a [[barrel]].
Buzzies are naturally encountered patrolling the air. They are not fond of the [[Kong]]'s presence, and start to threatfully approach the heroes in an attempt to harm them, once they spot them. On their way to the target, Buzzies fly slowly and in a staggering manner, seemingly moving their voluminous bodies with difficultness. In [[Beehive Brawl]], a level in [[Juicy Jungle]], they even come out of their beehive houses to attack the Kongs. Some Buzzies, on the other hand, are not as aggressive. In the same level, arrays of larger Buzzies march over areas with very wide chasms, carrying fruit slices covered with climbing grass, whom the Kongs can hang on to in order to pass the chasms. Thus, the Buzzies can ferry the Kongs over and help them progress through the stage. However, they experience difficulties in holding the primate characters, and steadily descend with them due to the supplimentary weights they transport, unless the Kongs [[Ground Pound|pound]] their fruit slices, action that forces the insects to ascend.


All Buzzies, irate or helpful, can be defeated with [[stomp]]s and [[Roll Attack|roll attacks]], as well as (and most recommended for the helpful kind) projectiles, such as [[barrel]]s.
They inhabit the later levels of [[Juicy Jungle]], namely [[Jelly Jamboree]] and [[Beehive Brawl]]. They are also encountered in [[Spinning Spines]], the temple level of [[Sea Breeze Cove]]. In Beehive Brawl, some Buzzies appear from out of their beehive houses to attack the Kongs. In the same level, arrays of larger Buzzies march over areas with wide chasms, carrying fruit slices covered with [[climbing grass]]. These provide transport over the chasms and help the Kongs go through the level. Due to the added weight, Buzzies steadily descend, unless the Kongs [[Ground Pound|pound]] their fruit slices, which forces them to ascend.
 
==Names in other languages==
Buzzies inhabit the later levels of [[Juicy Jungle]]; to name them in order, [[Jelly Jamboree]] and [[Beehive Brawl]]. However, from the stage listing point of view, Buzzies actually first appear in the temple level of [[Sea Breeze Cove]], [[Spinning Spines]].
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|JapR=Būn
|JapM=Japanese onomatopoeia for a buzzing sound
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:DKCTF Charconcept 2.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Buzzy-resembling creatures can be seen in this picture, over a drawing of a bale of hay.]]
[[File:HiddenKongTemple2.png|thumb|250px|The Buzzy-resembling creatures can be seen in this picture, over a bale of hay, among other species from [[Autumn Heights]].]]
*In the game, there is concept artwork for a swarm of small creatures very similar to Buzzies. It is part of the second "Hidden Kong Temple" picture, which can be accessed in the Extras menu after the player collects all five [[Puzzle Piece]]s in [[Bopopolis]]. The picture depicts character design for implemented and potential creatures that are/would have been found in [[Autumn Heights]], with the Buzzy swarm being one of them. It is unknown why they were excluded as gameplay elements from the game.
*In the game, there is concept artwork for a swarm of small creatures very similar to Buzzies. It is part of the second "Hidden Kong Temple" picture, which can be accessed in the Extras menu after the player collects all five [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country series)|Puzzle Piece]]s in [[Bopopolis]]. They are shown among other creatures that are/would have been found in [[Autumn Heights]]. It is unknown why they were excluded from the actual game.


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Latest revision as of 20:21, July 30, 2023

Buzzy
Concept artwork for a Buzzy
First appearance Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U) (2014)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch) (2018)
Subject origin Bee
This article is about the bee enemies from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. For the turtle-like enemies from the Mario franchise also called Buzzies, see Buzzy Beetle.
Donkey Kong and Dixie Kong encounter a Buzzy in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Donkey Kong and Dixie encounter a Buzzy

Buzzies[1] are bee-like enemies that appear in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switch port. They have big stubby bodies that end with a short sting that they use to attack. Their legs and wings are thin and small. Buzzies always seem grouchy, given their frowns and squinted eyes. Each Buzzy displays furrowed eyebrows and sharp mandible fangs protruding out the mouth, making them resemble Goombas from the Super Mario games.

Buzzies fly around slowly and in a staggering manner. When the Kongs get near a Buzzy, it starts pursuing them, attempting to harm them. Some Buzzies are passive. The Kongs can defeat a Buzzy by jumping on it, using a Roll Attack, or throwing a barrel.

They inhabit the later levels of Juicy Jungle, namely Jelly Jamboree and Beehive Brawl. They are also encountered in Spinning Spines, the temple level of Sea Breeze Cove. In Beehive Brawl, some Buzzies appear from out of their beehive houses to attack the Kongs. In the same level, arrays of larger Buzzies march over areas with wide chasms, carrying fruit slices covered with climbing grass. These provide transport over the chasms and help the Kongs go through the level. Due to the added weight, Buzzies steadily descend, unless the Kongs pound their fruit slices, which forces them to ascend.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ブーン[2]
Būn
Japanese onomatopoeia for a buzzing sound

Trivia[edit]

Concept artwork, unlocked in the Extras menu after collecting all Puzzle Pieces in Bopopolis
The Buzzy-resembling creatures can be seen in this picture, over a bale of hay, among other species from Autumn Heights.
  • In the game, there is concept artwork for a swarm of small creatures very similar to Buzzies. It is part of the second "Hidden Kong Temple" picture, which can be accessed in the Extras menu after the player collects all five Puzzle Pieces in Bopopolis. They are shown among other creatures that are/would have been found in Autumn Heights. It is unknown why they were excluded from the actual game.

References[edit]

  1. ^ von Esmarch, Nick, and Cory van Grier. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Prima Official Game Guide. Page 12.
  2. ^ 「ドンキーコングトロピカルフリーズ任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 18.