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{{level infobox
|title=Coral Capers
|image=[[File:Coral Capers SNES.png|256px]]
|image=[[File:Coral Capers SNES.png|256px]]  
|code=1 - 4
|code=1 - 4
|world=[[Kongo Jungle]]
|world=[[Kongo Jungle]]
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]
|notes=This is the game's first underwater level in the game and has two [[Enguarde]]s in it.
|before=[[Reptile Rumble|<<]]
|before=[[Reptile Rumble|<<]]
|after=[[Barrel Cannon Canyon|>>]]
|after=[[Barrel Cannon Canyon|>>]]
|song=Aquatic Ambiance
|track=Aquatic Ambiance
}}
}}
'''Coral Capers''' is the fourth level of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. It is also the fourth level of the [[Kongo Jungle]] area, and is located on the coast of a lake. It is the first underwater level in the game.
'''Coral Capers''' is the fourth [[level]] of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and of the first world, [[Kongo Jungle]]. It is the first underwater level, taking place in a coral reef. As with other underwater levels, Coral Capers has no Bonus Levels. Coral Capers is the first level where [[Enguarde]] appears, and [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] can optionally ride Enguarde to have him help defeat a variety of aquatic enemies encountered along the way, such as [[Bitesize]]s and [[Chomps]]. A second Enguarde can be found right after the [[Star Barrel|Continue Barrel]].


This level is the first one where the player has to control the [[Kong]]s by swimming. It is one of the shortest levels in the game, and, like other underwater levels, does not feature any [[Bonus Level]]s. Although the level may seem a bit normal and plain, two [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]]s appear in different parts of the level to help [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] and [[Diddy Kong]] on their quest. These swordfish friends can be a big help on the Kongs' quest. Enemies here include the basic underwater enemies: [[Bitesize]]s, [[Croctopus|Croctopi]], [[Chomps Jr.]], [[Chomps]], and [[Clambo]]s, who all make their first appearance in this stage.  
==Layout==
{{multiframe|[[File:CoralCapers-GBC-1.png]] [[File:Coral Capers DKC GBA.png|180px]]|Coral Capers, as it appears in the Game Boy Color version (top) and the Game Boy Advance version (bottom)|align=left|size=200}}
At the beginning of the level, the Kongs swim through a wide underwater area containing a few Bitesizes and the level's first [[DK Barrel]]. A pathway leading north to the [[KONG Letters|letter K]] and another area is ahead after a pair of Bitesizes. A channel stretching to the right of the letter K allows the heroes to access a square-shaped area with a large, coral structure in the center of it. A Croctopus swims around the area in a circular pattern. Another channel in this area leads to a large, open section with a lone Bitesize in it. An alcove at the bottom of the area, as hinted by a group of bananas shaping a down arrow, is where the [[animal crate]] with Enguarde is located. The swordfish can aid the Kongs as they head north through a long passage, making their way into another square-shaped area with a coral structure in the center of it. A Croctopus circles this structure, which has a [[Red Balloon|Life Balloon]] to the right of it. A channel in the left part of this area leads to a wobbling DK Barrel and a curvy passage that takes the Kongs into a wide section with a few Bitesizes. The [[Star Barrel|Continue Barrel]] is farther into the area, next to a passage facing south.


==Level Layout==
In the second half of the level, three gaps are above this passage: the one farthest to the left contains a [[Banana Bunch]], the one in the middle holds the letter O, and the alcove on the far right carries a single banana. Once the heroes head down the aforementioned passage, they access another square-shaped section with a piece of land in the center of it. As before, a Croctopus circles the area. An animal crate containing the second Enguarde also sits in the corner of this area, which the heroes can exit with the use of a small channel that helps them reach a wider area with a Chomps Jr. and a DK Barrel in it. A passage facing north immediately follows this barrel with a few Chomps swimming around in it. The heroes can find a hidden pathway over a wall to enter a hidden alcove containing a [[Expresso]] [[animal token|Token]]. Once the heroes reach the top of this passage, they can find the letter N and a channel with a wider area on the opposite side of it. Several Bitesizes swim through here. The long pathway widens even more after they pass a Clambo in an alcove. In this wider section, two structures can be seen in the center of the area with a Croctopus circling them. The Kongs can nab the letter G between them. An exit sign stands nearby, and once the heroes pass it, they complete the level.
At the beginning of the level, the Kongs swim through a wide underwater area containing a few Bitesizes and the level's first [[DK Barrel]]. A pathway leading north to the [[K-O-N-G Letters|letter K]] and another area is ahead after a pair of Bitesizes. A channel stretching to the right of the letter K allows the heroes to access a square-shaped area with a large, coral structure in the center of it. A Croctopus swims all around this area in a large circle, trying to hit into the primates as they cross through it. Another channel in this area leads to a large, open section with a lone Bitesize in it. An alcove at the bottom of this area contains an [[Animal Crate]] with Enguarde in it. The swordfish can aid the Kongs as they head north through a long passage, making their way into another square-shaped area with a coral structure in the center of it. A Croctopus circles this structure, which has an [[Extra Life Balloon]] to the right of it. A channel in the left part of this area leads to a wobbling DK Barrel and a curvy passage that takes the primates into a wide section consisting of a few Bitesizes. The level's [[Star Barrel]] is farther into this area next to a passage facing south.
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==Enemies==
The following enemies, all debuting in this level, appear in the following quantities:
 
<gallery>
Bitesize.png|[[Bitesize]] (12)
Croctopus-purple-DKC.png|[[Croctopus]] (4)
Chomps Jr DKC sprite.png|[[Chomps Jr.]] (2)
Chomps.png|[[Chomps]] (2)
Clambo DKC.png|[[Clambo]] (1)
</gallery>
 
==Items and objects==
[[File:Coral Capers DKC Red Balloon.png|thumb|The Kongs and Enguarde swim up to the Life Balloon]]
<gallery>
Banana DKC SNES.png|[[Banana]] (82)
Banana Bunch DKC SNES.png|[[Banana Bunch]] (2)
Star Barrel DKC.png|[[Star Barrel|Continue Barrel]] (1)
DK Barrel DKC.png|[[DK Barrel]] (2)
Expresso Token Sprite SNES.png|[[Expresso]] [[animal token|Token]] (1){{footnote|main|a}}
Red Balloon DKC SNES.png|[[Red Balloon|Life Balloon]] (1){{footnote|main|b}}
</gallery>


[[File:Coral Capers SNES 5.png|thumb|180px|right|The primates approach the letter G.]]
{{footnote|note|a|In a hidden alcove to the right of the level's two Chomps.}}
Three gaps are above this passage: the one farthest to the left contains a [[Banana|Banana Bunch]], the one in the middle holds the letter O, and the alcove on the far right carries a single banana. Once the heroes head down the aforementioned passage, they access another square-shaped section with a piece of land in the center of it. As before, a Croctopus circles the area. An Animal Crate containing the second Enguarde also sits in the corner of this area, which the heroes can exit with the use of a small channel that helps them reach a wider area with a Chomps Jr. and a DK Barrel in it. A passage facing north immediately follows this barrel with a few Chomps swimming around in it. The heroes can find a hidden pathway over a wall to enter a hidden alcove containing an [[Animal Token]] of [[Expresso the Ostrich]]. Once the heroes reach the top of this passage, they can find the letter N and a channel with a wider area on the opposite side of it. Several Bitesizes swim through here. The long pathway widens even more after they pass a Clambo in an alcove. In this wider section, two structures can be seen in the center of the area with a Croctopus circling them. The Kongs can nab the letter G between them. An exit sign stands nearby, and once the heroes pass it, they complete the level.
{{footnote|note|b|After the first Enguarde Box, the Life Balloon is found to the right in a square-shaped area guarded by a Croctopus, slowly floating upward.}}
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==Hidden Collectibles and Objects==
===K-O-N-G Letters===
===K-O-N-G Letters===
*K: The letter K is in an alcove at the top of the first passage that faces north.
[[File:CoralCapers-SNES-K.png|thumb|The location of the letter K]]
*O: The letter O is in a small alcove above a Chomps Jr. next to the Star Barrel.
*'''K:''' The letter K is in an alcove at the top of the first passage that faces north.
*N: The letter N is located at the top of a passage found immediately after the third DK Barrel in the level.
*'''O:''' The letter O is in a small alcove above a Chomps Jr. next to the Continue Barrel.
*G: Near the end of the level, the Kongs can find a sign that indicates that the level is almost finished. The letter G is in a small channel nearby around a Croctopus.
*'''N:''' The letter N is located at the top of a passage found immediately after the third DK Barrel in the level.
 
*'''G:''' Near the end of the level, the Kongs can find an arrow sign pointing to a nearby exit. The letter G is in a small channel nearby around a Croctopus.
===Warp Barrel===
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*When the Kongs find the first Croctopus in the level, they must swim downwards towards it to reach a large area filled with bananas. The Warp Barrel appears at the bottom-right of this area when the heroes swim into its location. It leads them to the end of the level. This warp can only be found in the Game Boy Advance version of the game.
===Key items===
*'''[[Photograph]]''' (Game Boy Advance version only): When Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong find the letter G, they must swim directly below it to enter a hidden area with the photograph, which shows a picture of [[Donkey Kong]] for the [[Scrapbook (Donkey Kong Country series)|scrapbook]].


===Photograph (Game Boy Advance version only)===
==Warp Barrel==
*Near the end of the level, the Kongs should swim under the letter G and float downwards into a hidden area to find a [[photograph]], giving them a picture of [[Donkey Kong]] for their [[scrapbook]].
Coral Capers has a [[Warp Barrel]] exclusively in the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]]. When the Kongs find the first Croctopus in the level, they must swim down towards it to reach a large area filled with bananas. At the bottom-right of the area, the Kongs can enter into the hidden Warp Barrel, which takes them to the end of the level.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Coral Capers SNES.png|The Kongs ride through the level with Enguarde.
Coral Capers SNES 4.png|The start of the level
Coral Capers SNES 2.png|Two Enguardes are found in the level.
Coral Capers SNES 3.png|The Kongs swim through the level
Coral Capers SNES 3.png|Donkey and Diddy Kong travel throughout the level.
Coral Capers DKC hidden area.png|The Kongs swim below a Croctopus to a hidden area with many bananas
Coral Capers SNES 4.png|Donkey Kong swims at the beginning of the level.
Coral Capers DKC Chomps.png|The Kongs and Enguarde encounter a Chomps
Coral Capers SNES 5.png|The Kongs encounter a Croctopus.
Coral Capers DKC Clambo.png|The Kongs and Enguarde encounter a Clambo
Coral Capers SNES 6.png|The Kongs reach the end of the level.
CoralCapers-SNES-O.png|The letter O
Coral Capers SNES Artwork.jpg|Artwork of Coral Capers for ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
Coral Capers SNES 2.png|The second Enguarde crate
Coral Capers GBA.PNG|The beginning of the level in the Game Boy Advance remake.
CoralCapers-SNES-N.png|The letter N
Coral Capers SNES 5.png|The letter G
Coral Capers SNES 6.png|The end of the level
CoralCapers-GBC-2.png|The letter N's location in the Game Boy Color version
CoralCapers-GBA-1.png|The Kongs and Enguarde swimming through the level in the Game Boy Advance version
CoralCapers-GBA-2.png|The letter G's location in the Game Boy Advance version
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|JapR=Sango no umi
|JapR=Sango no umi
|JapM=Coral Sea
|JapM=Coral Sea
|Fra=Folies Coralliennes
|Spa=Travesuras de Coral
|FraM=Coral capers
|SpaM=Coral Antics
|Fre=Folies Coralliennes
|FreM=Coral Capers
|Ger=Korallen Karambolage<br /> Korallen-Kaos (GBA)
|Ger=Korallen Karambolage<br /> Korallen-Kaos (GBA)
|GerM=Coral Carom<br /> Coral Kaos
|GerM=Coral Carom<br /> Coral Kaos
|Spa=Travesuras de Coral
|Ita=Barriera Corallina
|SpaM=Coral Antics
|ItaM=Barrier Reef
|Por=Manto Coral
|Por=Manto Coral
|PorM=Coral Mantle
|PorM=Coral Mantle
}}
}}


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Revision as of 14:00, January 20, 2024

Level
Coral Capers
Coral Capers
Level code 1 - 4
World Kongo Jungle
Game Donkey Kong Country
Music track Aquatic Ambiance
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Coral Capers is the fourth level of Donkey Kong Country and of the first world, Kongo Jungle. It is the first underwater level, taking place in a coral reef. As with other underwater levels, Coral Capers has no Bonus Levels. Coral Capers is the first level where Enguarde appears, and Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong can optionally ride Enguarde to have him help defeat a variety of aquatic enemies encountered along the way, such as Bitesizes and Chomps. A second Enguarde can be found right after the Continue Barrel.

Layout

Coral Capers Coral Capers
Coral Capers, as it appears in the Game Boy Color version (top) and the Game Boy Advance version (bottom)

At the beginning of the level, the Kongs swim through a wide underwater area containing a few Bitesizes and the level's first DK Barrel. A pathway leading north to the letter K and another area is ahead after a pair of Bitesizes. A channel stretching to the right of the letter K allows the heroes to access a square-shaped area with a large, coral structure in the center of it. A Croctopus swims around the area in a circular pattern. Another channel in this area leads to a large, open section with a lone Bitesize in it. An alcove at the bottom of the area, as hinted by a group of bananas shaping a down arrow, is where the animal crate with Enguarde is located. The swordfish can aid the Kongs as they head north through a long passage, making their way into another square-shaped area with a coral structure in the center of it. A Croctopus circles this structure, which has a Life Balloon to the right of it. A channel in the left part of this area leads to a wobbling DK Barrel and a curvy passage that takes the Kongs into a wide section with a few Bitesizes. The Continue Barrel is farther into the area, next to a passage facing south.

In the second half of the level, three gaps are above this passage: the one farthest to the left contains a Banana Bunch, the one in the middle holds the letter O, and the alcove on the far right carries a single banana. Once the heroes head down the aforementioned passage, they access another square-shaped section with a piece of land in the center of it. As before, a Croctopus circles the area. An animal crate containing the second Enguarde also sits in the corner of this area, which the heroes can exit with the use of a small channel that helps them reach a wider area with a Chomps Jr. and a DK Barrel in it. A passage facing north immediately follows this barrel with a few Chomps swimming around in it. The heroes can find a hidden pathway over a wall to enter a hidden alcove containing a Expresso Token. Once the heroes reach the top of this passage, they can find the letter N and a channel with a wider area on the opposite side of it. Several Bitesizes swim through here. The long pathway widens even more after they pass a Clambo in an alcove. In this wider section, two structures can be seen in the center of the area with a Croctopus circling them. The Kongs can nab the letter G between them. An exit sign stands nearby, and once the heroes pass it, they complete the level.

Enemies

The following enemies, all debuting in this level, appear in the following quantities:

Items and objects

The Kongs and Enguarde the Swordfish swim up to the Life Balloon of Coral Capers in Donkey Kong Country
The Kongs and Enguarde swim up to the Life Balloon

a - In a hidden alcove to the right of the level's two Chomps.
b - After the first Enguarde Box, the Life Balloon is found to the right in a square-shaped area guarded by a Croctopus, slowly floating upward.

K-O-N-G Letters

The letter K in Coral Capers (SNES)
The location of the letter K
  • K: The letter K is in an alcove at the top of the first passage that faces north.
  • O: The letter O is in a small alcove above a Chomps Jr. next to the Continue Barrel.
  • N: The letter N is located at the top of a passage found immediately after the third DK Barrel in the level.
  • G: Near the end of the level, the Kongs can find an arrow sign pointing to a nearby exit. The letter G is in a small channel nearby around a Croctopus.

Key items

  • Photograph (Game Boy Advance version only): When Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong find the letter G, they must swim directly below it to enter a hidden area with the photograph, which shows a picture of Donkey Kong for the scrapbook.

Warp Barrel

Coral Capers has a Warp Barrel exclusively in the Game Boy Advance version. When the Kongs find the first Croctopus in the level, they must swim down towards it to reach a large area filled with bananas. At the bottom-right of the area, the Kongs can enter into the hidden Warp Barrel, which takes them to the end of the level.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese サンゴの海
Sango no umi
Coral Sea

French Folies Coralliennes
Coral Capers
German Korallen Karambolage
Korallen-Kaos (GBA)
Coral Carom
Coral Kaos
Italian Barriera Corallina
Barrier Reef
Portuguese Manto Coral
Coral Mantle
Spanish Travesuras de Coral
Coral Antics