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[[Image:GloomyGulch.gif|thumb|right|'''Gloomy Gulch'''.]]
{{world infobox
'''Gloomy Gulch''' is one of the areas [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]] travelled through in their quest to save [[Donkey Kong]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Gloomy Gulch as the name says is extremely gloomy and creepy area covered in fog and inhabited by a large number of ghosts such as [[Kloak]]s, the area is also surrounded by spooky woods. A haunted house filled with skeletal [[Kremling]] ghosts called [[Kackle]]s is nestled in a clearing near the start of this area, there is also a small [[Zinger]] hive nearby that is oddly shaped like a hut. Since the area is so high up on [[Crocodile Isle]] it has sever gusts of wind that can blow around even monkeys. Compared to the areas that came before it ([[Krem Quay]] and [[Krazy Kremland]]) Gloomy Gulch is actually quite small. At the end of ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' Gloomy Gulch, along with the rest of Crocodile Isle sinks into the sea.
|image=[[File:Gloomy Gulch.png|200px]]
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''<br>''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|levels=5
|before=[[Krazy Kremland|<<]]
|after=[[K. Rool's Keep|>>]]
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{{quote2|You're not out of the woods yet! In fact, you're just entering it when you get to Gloomy Gulch. This spooky area is also haunted by the evil [[Kremling]] spirits known as [[Kloak]] and [[Kackle]]. Even the [[Rope (ghost)|rope]]s that once provided a safe way to climb over obstacles are now ghostly and insubstantial.|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' instruction booklet, page 22}}
'''Gloomy Gulch''', rarely named '''Haunted Forest''',<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Issue #34, {{media link|NMS AUS issue 34 page 20 excerpt.jpg|page 20}}.</ref> is the fifth world in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. It is a haunted area set in a dilapidated {{wp|ghost town}} set between dark, spooky woods, with ghostly inhabitants such as [[Kloak]]s. The world takes place between [[Krazy Kremland]] and [[K. Rool's Keep]], but in ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', the standalone [[Klubba's Kiosk]] appears to the left of it on the [[Crocodile Isle]] map. In the official German guide for the game, it is implied that the forest is feared even by the [[Kremling]] pirates.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/donkey-kong-country-2-der-offizielle-nintendo-spieleberater-1/page/n83/mode/2up ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' German player's guide], page 84</ref> A majority of Gloomy Gulch takes place in spooky woods, but there is also a haunted house with [[Kackle]]s, nestled in a clearing near the start, and a nearby [[Zinger]] hive.


In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' Gloomy Gulch is raised back to the surface with rest of Crocodile Isle by [[King K. Rool]]. Like most of the other areas in the game Gloomy Gulch has been partially decimated by being underwater for such a long time. At the end of ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' Gloomy Gulch and Crocodile Isle once again sink into the ocean. In ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' [[Klubba's Kiosk]] is located right next to Gloomy Gulch on the game's overworld map.
==Levels==
The level names in ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' are mostly the same as in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', and both games have five levels and a boss level:


{{Gloomy Gulch}}
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
{{Crocodile Isle}}
<gallery widths=256>
GhostlyGroveSNES1.png|'''[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Ghostly Grove]]'''<br>The first level, Ghostly Grove involves [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] having to travel through a dense forest, using the assistance of [[Rope (ghost)|Rope]]s along the way.
HauntedHallSNES1.png|'''[[Haunted Hall]]'''<br>The second level, Haunted Hall takes place in an abandoned library, where the heroes must ride a [[Roller Coaster]] to the end. There are a few sections where the Kongs have to avoid a [[Kackle]] chasing them, by touching [[Plus and Minus Barrels|Plus Barrels]] to increase a timer associated to when the Kackle attacks them while avoiding Minus Barrels, which decrease the timer.
Gusty GladeSNES1.png|'''[[Gusty Glade (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Gusty Glade]]'''<br>The third level, Gusty Glade is a dense forest level featuring strong [[wind]]s that can both help and interfere with Diddy and Dixie making their way through the level. [[Rattly]] can optionally be freed from an [[animal crate]] to assist the Kongs through part of the level.
Parrot Chute Panic.png|'''[[Parrot Chute Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Parrot Chute Panic]]'''<br>The fourth level, Parrot Chute Panic takes place inside a Zinger hive, which the Kongs can go through by descending with the assistance of several [[Quawks]] along the way.
WebWoodsSNES.png|'''[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Web Woods]]'''<br>The fifth level, Web Woods takes place in a dense forest covered in mist, though the main distinction is that the player takes control of [[Squitter]] for nearly the entire level.
Kreepy Krow battle.png|'''Boss level: [[Kreepy Krow (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest level)|Kreepy Krow]]'''<br>The boss level, Kreepy Krow involves the Kongs fighting the [[Kreepy Krow|world boss of the same name]] on a three-floored crow's nest.
</gallery>


[[Category: Donkey Kong Places]]
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
[[Category: Crocodile Isle]]
<gallery widths=256>
[[Category: Forests and Jungles]]
Ghostly Grove DKL2.png||'''[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Ghostly Grove]]'''<br>The first level, Ghostly Grove has Diddy and Dixie going through a haunted forest and utilizing [[rope (ghost)|rope]]s.
[[Category: Worlds]]
Krazy Koaster.png|'''[[Krazy Koaster]]'''<br>The second level, Krazy Koaster takes place in a regular roller coaster area, replacing Haunted Hall from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.
Gusty Glade DKL2.png|'''[[Gusty Glade (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Gusty Glade]]'''<br>The third level, Gusty Glade has strong wind alternately blowing left and right every few seconds, and progressing requires taking advantage of the wind direction. Rattly can be transformed into for the first half of the level.
Parrot Chute Panic DKL2.png|'''[[Parrot Chute Panic (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Parrot Chute Panic]]'''<br>The fourth level, Parrot Chute Panic involves Quawks having to descend to the bottom while avoiding Zingers. There are brief sections where Quawks revert back into Diddy and Dixie.
Web Woods DKL2.png|'''[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Web Woods]]'''<br>The fifth level, Web Woods involves Squitter having to use web platforms to travel through the level.
Kreepy Krow DKL2 battle.png|'''Boss level: [[Kreepy Krow (Donkey Kong Land 2 level)|Kreepy Krow]]'''<br>The boss level, Kreepy Krow is where the Kongs fight the [[Kreepy Krow|boss of the same name]].
</gallery>
 
==Profiles==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
*<u>'''SNES instruction booklet'''</u> (page 22): ''You're not out of the woods yet! In fact, you're just entering it when you get to Gloomy Gulch. This spooky area is also haunted by the evil Kremling spirits known as Kloak and Kackle. Even the ropes that once provided a safe way to climb over obstacles are now ghostly and insubstantial.''
*<u>'''Player's Guide'''</u> (page 20): ''Don't count on meeting another living soul in this dilapidated ghost town, where even the ropes fade in and out of existence like phantoms. Not even the town of Tombstone was terrifying!''
*<u>'''Nintendo Power'''</u> (page 26): ''Avast! We're in for it now, me hearties! The last stretch of road leading to K. Rool's Keep passes though the ghost town of Gloomy Gulch, and you'll be up to your hips in ghosties, beasties and bogles. Even the ropes seen to be fickle phantoms, fading in and out of existence as you swing across vast chasms. Don't expect any help from the sheriff as you wander through town, since he's been put six feet under like everyone else! Aye! Ahr! Argh-gug-gh!''
*<u>'''GBA instruction booklet'''</u> (page 27): ''This spooky area is also haunted by the evil Kremling spirits known as Kloak and Kackle. It's not an easy place to traverse—even the ropes that usually provide safe handholds are ghostly and insubstantial.''
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
GloomyGulchArt.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
Gloomy Gulch promo 2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Gloomy Gulch DKC2 art.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
KackleScene.jpg|Haunted Hall
Gloomy Gulch DKL2.png|''Donkey Kong Land 2'' map
Gloomy Gulch DKC2 GBA.png|In the Game Boy Advance version
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=あやしの{{hover|森|もり}}「ダークレム」<ref>''Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy'' instruction booklet, page 28.</ref>
|JapR=Ayashi no Mori "Dākuremu"
|JapM=Shady Forest “Darkrem”
|Spa=Barranco Tenebroso
|SpaM=Dark Ravine
|Fre=Ravin Ravi
|FreM=Happy Gulch
|Ger=Düsterschlucht
|GerM=Gloomy Canyon
|Ita=Radura Oscura
|ItaM=Dark Glade
}}
 
==References==
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[[Category:Crocodile Isle]]
[[Category:Haunted forests]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest worlds]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Land 2 worlds]]

Latest revision as of 17:35, January 20, 2024

Gloomy Gulch
Gloomy Gulch
Game Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Donkey Kong Land 2
Level(s) 5
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“You're not out of the woods yet! In fact, you're just entering it when you get to Gloomy Gulch. This spooky area is also haunted by the evil Kremling spirits known as Kloak and Kackle. Even the ropes that once provided a safe way to climb over obstacles are now ghostly and insubstantial.”
—Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet, page 22

Gloomy Gulch, rarely named Haunted Forest,[1] is the fifth world in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2. It is a haunted area set in a dilapidated ghost town set between dark, spooky woods, with ghostly inhabitants such as Kloaks. The world takes place between Krazy Kremland and K. Rool's Keep, but in Donkey Kong Land 2, the standalone Klubba's Kiosk appears to the left of it on the Crocodile Isle map. In the official German guide for the game, it is implied that the forest is feared even by the Kremling pirates.[2] A majority of Gloomy Gulch takes place in spooky woods, but there is also a haunted house with Kackles, nestled in a clearing near the start, and a nearby Zinger hive.

Levels[edit]

The level names in Donkey Kong Land 2 are mostly the same as in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, and both games have five levels and a boss level:

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

  • Ghostly Grove The first level, Ghostly Grove involves Diddy and Dixie having to travel through a dense forest, using the assistance of Ropes along the way.

    Ghostly Grove
    The first level, Ghostly Grove involves Diddy and Dixie having to travel through a dense forest, using the assistance of Ropes along the way.

  • Haunted Hall The second level, Haunted Hall takes place in an abandoned library, where the heroes must ride a Roller Coaster to the end. There are a few sections where the Kongs have to avoid a Kackle chasing them, by touching Plus Barrels to increase a timer associated to when the Kackle attacks them while avoiding Minus Barrels, which decrease the timer.

    Haunted Hall
    The second level, Haunted Hall takes place in an abandoned library, where the heroes must ride a Roller Coaster to the end. There are a few sections where the Kongs have to avoid a Kackle chasing them, by touching Plus Barrels to increase a timer associated to when the Kackle attacks them while avoiding Minus Barrels, which decrease the timer.

  • Gusty Glade The third level, Gusty Glade is a dense forest level featuring strong winds that can both help and interfere with Diddy and Dixie making their way through the level. Rattly can optionally be freed from an animal crate to assist the Kongs through part of the level.

    Gusty Glade
    The third level, Gusty Glade is a dense forest level featuring strong winds that can both help and interfere with Diddy and Dixie making their way through the level. Rattly can optionally be freed from an animal crate to assist the Kongs through part of the level.

  • Parrot Chute Panic The fourth level, Parrot Chute Panic takes place inside a Zinger hive, which the Kongs can go through by descending with the assistance of several Quawks along the way.

    Parrot Chute Panic
    The fourth level, Parrot Chute Panic takes place inside a Zinger hive, which the Kongs can go through by descending with the assistance of several Quawks along the way.

  • Web Woods The fifth level, Web Woods takes place in a dense forest covered in mist, though the main distinction is that the player takes control of Squitter for nearly the entire level.

    Web Woods
    The fifth level, Web Woods takes place in a dense forest covered in mist, though the main distinction is that the player takes control of Squitter for nearly the entire level.

  • Boss level: Kreepy Krow The boss level, Kreepy Krow involves the Kongs fighting the world boss of the same name on a three-floored crow's nest.

    Boss level: Kreepy Krow
    The boss level, Kreepy Krow involves the Kongs fighting the world boss of the same name on a three-floored crow's nest.

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

  • Ghostly Grove The first level, Ghostly Grove has Diddy and Dixie going through a haunted forest and utilizing ropes.

    Ghostly Grove
    The first level, Ghostly Grove has Diddy and Dixie going through a haunted forest and utilizing ropes.

  • Krazy Koaster The second level, Krazy Koaster takes place in a regular roller coaster area, replacing Haunted Hall from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

    Krazy Koaster
    The second level, Krazy Koaster takes place in a regular roller coaster area, replacing Haunted Hall from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

  • Gusty Glade The third level, Gusty Glade has strong wind alternately blowing left and right every few seconds, and progressing requires taking advantage of the wind direction. Rattly can be transformed into for the first half of the level.

    Gusty Glade
    The third level, Gusty Glade has strong wind alternately blowing left and right every few seconds, and progressing requires taking advantage of the wind direction. Rattly can be transformed into for the first half of the level.

  • Parrot Chute Panic The fourth level, Parrot Chute Panic involves Quawks having to descend to the bottom while avoiding Zingers. There are brief sections where Quawks revert back into Diddy and Dixie.

    Parrot Chute Panic
    The fourth level, Parrot Chute Panic involves Quawks having to descend to the bottom while avoiding Zingers. There are brief sections where Quawks revert back into Diddy and Dixie.

  • Web Woods The fifth level, Web Woods involves Squitter having to use web platforms to travel through the level.

    Web Woods
    The fifth level, Web Woods involves Squitter having to use web platforms to travel through the level.

  • Boss level: Kreepy Krow The boss level, Kreepy Krow is where the Kongs fight the boss of the same name.

    Boss level: Kreepy Krow
    The boss level, Kreepy Krow is where the Kongs fight the boss of the same name.

Profiles[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

  • SNES instruction booklet (page 22): You're not out of the woods yet! In fact, you're just entering it when you get to Gloomy Gulch. This spooky area is also haunted by the evil Kremling spirits known as Kloak and Kackle. Even the ropes that once provided a safe way to climb over obstacles are now ghostly and insubstantial.
  • Player's Guide (page 20): Don't count on meeting another living soul in this dilapidated ghost town, where even the ropes fade in and out of existence like phantoms. Not even the town of Tombstone was terrifying!
  • Nintendo Power (page 26): Avast! We're in for it now, me hearties! The last stretch of road leading to K. Rool's Keep passes though the ghost town of Gloomy Gulch, and you'll be up to your hips in ghosties, beasties and bogles. Even the ropes seen to be fickle phantoms, fading in and out of existence as you swing across vast chasms. Don't expect any help from the sheriff as you wander through town, since he's been put six feet under like everyone else! Aye! Ahr! Argh-gug-gh!
  • GBA instruction booklet (page 27): This spooky area is also haunted by the evil Kremling spirits known as Kloak and Kackle. It's not an easy place to traverse—even the ropes that usually provide safe handholds are ghostly and insubstantial.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese あやしの森「ダークレム」[3]
Ayashi no Mori "Dākuremu"
 Shady Forest “Darkrem”

French Ravin Ravi
 Happy Gulch
German Düsterschlucht
 Gloomy Canyon
Italian Radura Oscura
 Dark Glade
Spanish Barranco Tenebroso
 Dark Ravine

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nintendo Magazine System (AU) Issue #34, page 20Media:NMS AUS issue 34 page 20 excerpt.jpg.
  2. ^ Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest German player's guide, page 84
  3. ^ Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy instruction booklet, page 28.
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Protagonists Cranky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Swanky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Expresso • Glimmer • Quawks • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter
Bosses Krow • Kleever • Kudgel • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kerozene • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Cat O' 9 Tails • Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Kutlass • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Screech • Shuri • Snapjaw • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Crocodile Cauldron Hot-Head Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Red-Hot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Kleever's Kiln
Krem Quay Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Bramble Blast • Kudgel's Kontest
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Scramble • Rickety Race • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Haunted Hall • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Castle Crush • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Funky's Flights missions Aerial Loop • Submerged Stint • Kongstruction • Kongnapped • Cool Sounds • Kongnapped 2 • Toxic Kongstruction
Barrels Animal Barrel • Regular Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Biplane Barrel • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Diddy & Dixie Barrels • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Golden Barrel • Krockhead Barrel • Plus and Minus Barrels • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • Steerable Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster Star • Toxic waste
Miscellaneous Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Original Soundtrack • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Uncle Kong
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Donkey Kong Land 2
Protagonists Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter • Quawks
Bosses Krow • Kleever • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Lockjaw • Necky • Neek • Puftup • Shuri • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Krem Cauldron Hothead Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Redhot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Kleaver's Kiln
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Blast • Rickety Race • Bramble Scramble • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Krazy Koaster • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Dungeon Danger • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Barrels Animal Barrel • Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Light Barrel • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster • Star • Toxic waste
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