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'''Mini-Neckys''' are a smaller variant of [[Necky]]s and recurring enemies in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise. They first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', but have since appeared in more games than Neckys. | '''Mini-Neckys'''<ref>"''Jump on the different colored Mini-Neckys to gain the necessary objects to fight the ghost of Krow.''" - Kong Kollege, ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''</ref><ref>Folsom, Jessica, and Steve Thomason (2003). ''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide. Page 15. "''Mini-Neckys are just as weak as their larger cousins, but they’re more of a nuisance. All Mini-Neckys toss stones horizontally at oncoming foes. They’ll toss them either in a single straight line or at three different heights, making them a headache to get by.''"</ref> (alternately pluralized '''Mini-Neckies''')<ref>Hodgson, David S. J. ''Donkey Kong Country'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 66. "''Now release the barrel, following it across the path as it takes out two Mini-Neckies and their nuts.''"</ref> are a smaller variant of [[Necky]]s and recurring enemies in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise. They first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', but have since appeared in more games than Neckys. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country''=== | ||
[[File:Vulture Culture GBA.png|thumb|left|A Mini-Necky spits a coconut in the Kongs' direction in the Game Boy Advance remake]] | [[File:Vulture Culture GBA.png|thumb|left|A Mini-Necky spits a coconut in the Kongs' direction in the Game Boy Advance remake]] | ||
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Mini-Neckys (also | In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Mini-Neckys (also referred to as '''Necky Jnr's''' on one occasion)<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) #26, Special page 22.</ref> attack [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] by spitting out [[coconut]]s, which move horizontally in the [[Kong]]s' direction. Some Mini-Neckys move up and down while spitting out coconuts. The [[Kong]]s can defeat a Mini-Necky in the same way as a Necky: either by jumping on them or by hitting them with a [[barrel]]. However, if the barrel hits one of Mini-Necky's coconuts, it breaks. Mini-Neckys appear in four levels: [[Vulture Culture]], [[Ice Age Alley]], [[Trick Track Trek]], and [[Elevator Antics]]. | ||
In the [[Game Boy Color]] version, Mini-Neckys appear in two more levels: [[Winky's Walkway]] and [[Necky Nutmare]], which respectively make up their first and last level appearances. Mini-Neckys and their larger counterpart, Necky, are the main enemies in Vulture Culture and Necky Nutmare. | In the [[Game Boy Color]] version, Mini-Neckys appear in two more levels: [[Winky's Walkway]] and [[Necky Nutmare]], which respectively make up their first and last level appearances. Mini-Neckys and their larger counterpart, Necky, are the main enemies in Vulture Culture and Necky Nutmare. | ||
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===''Donkey Kong Land 2''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Land 2''=== | ||
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', they are named '''Neckys''',<ref>{{media link|Mini-Necky DKL2 ending.png|''Donkey Kong Land 2'' ending screenshot}}</ref><ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' ( | In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', they are named '''Neckys''',<ref>{{media link|Mini-Necky DKL2 ending.png|''Donkey Kong Land 2'' ending screenshot}}</ref><ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Issue #49, page 53.</ref> and retain their behavior from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. They only appear in two levels, [[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Kannon's Klaim]] and [[Mudhole Marsh (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Mudhole Marsh]]. [[Krow]] and his undead alias, [[Kreepy Krow]], also return as bosses. Neckys also appear in the game's Kreepy Krow battle with the same role as before. Because of the [[Game Boy]] color's monochromatic palette, regular Neckys cannot be distinguished from their ghostly variant. | ||
During the ending, a Necky appears in "The Baddies" category. | During the ending, a Necky appears in "The Baddies" category. | ||
Revision as of 21:41, September 11, 2022
| Mini-Necky | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Artwork of a Mini-Necky from DK: King of Swing | |||
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country (1994) | ||
| Latest appearance | DK: Jungle Climber (2007) | ||
| Variant of | Necky | ||
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- Not to be confused with Necky.
- “Necky's little buddy spits coconuts!”
- —Donkey Kong Country manual, page 29
Mini-Neckys[1][2] (alternately pluralized Mini-Neckies)[3] are a smaller variant of Neckys and recurring enemies in the Donkey Kong franchise. They first appear in Donkey Kong Country, but have since appeared in more games than Neckys.
History
Donkey Kong Country
In Donkey Kong Country, Mini-Neckys (also referred to as Necky Jnr's on one occasion)[4] attack Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong by spitting out coconuts, which move horizontally in the Kongs' direction. Some Mini-Neckys move up and down while spitting out coconuts. The Kongs can defeat a Mini-Necky in the same way as a Necky: either by jumping on them or by hitting them with a barrel. However, if the barrel hits one of Mini-Necky's coconuts, it breaks. Mini-Neckys appear in four levels: Vulture Culture, Ice Age Alley, Trick Track Trek, and Elevator Antics.
In the Game Boy Color version, Mini-Neckys appear in two more levels: Winky's Walkway and Necky Nutmare, which respectively make up their first and last level appearances. Mini-Neckys and their larger counterpart, Necky, are the main enemies in Vulture Culture and Necky Nutmare.
In the Game Boy Advance version, Donkey Kong can obtain the photograph of Mini-Necky by performing a Hand Slap in the center of the boss level, Necky's Nuts.
Donkey Kong Land
Mini-Neckys make another appearance in Donkey Kong Land where they have the same role as in Donkey Kong Country. They also appear in four levels: Deck Trek, Landslide Leap, Kong Krazy, and Fast Barrel Blast.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Mini-Neckys also appear as enemies in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Aside from Zingers, Mini-Neckys are the only enemies that return from Donkey Kong Country. To correspond to the game's pirate theme, Mini-Neckys wear red polka-dotted bandannas on their heads. They appear slightly larger than in Donkey Kong Country.
Unlike Zingers, Mini-Neckys act different than in Donkey Kong Country. When a Mini-Necky notices Diddy and Dixie Kong, it swoops down, attempting to hit them. They also have a deeper voice than in the previous game.
The game also features a large Mini-Necky boss, Krow, who is later fought as Kreepy Krow. The latter's identically titled boss level features several ghostly Mini-Neckys which swoop at the Kongs individually; only one of them is normal, and the Kongs must jump on that one to make a barrel appear. The Kongs can throw the barrel at Kreepy Krow to attack him.
During the ending's Cast of Characters, a Mini-Necky appears under the Lazy Landlubbers category.
Mini-Neckys appear in many levels, more than in Donkey Kong Country:
- Kannon's Klaim
- Squawks's Shaft
- Bramble Blast
- Mudhole Marsh
- Web Woods
- Castle Crush
- Chain Link Chamber
- Screech's Sprint
- Animal Antics
Donkey Kong Land 2
In Donkey Kong Land 2, they are named Neckys,[5][6] and retain their behavior from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. They only appear in two levels, Kannon's Klaim and Mudhole Marsh. Krow and his undead alias, Kreepy Krow, also return as bosses. Neckys also appear in the game's Kreepy Krow battle with the same role as before. Because of the Game Boy color's monochromatic palette, regular Neckys cannot be distinguished from their ghostly variant.
During the ending, a Necky appears in "The Baddies" category.
DK: King of Swing / DK: Jungle Climber
Mini-Neckys reappear in DK: King of Swing and its sequel, DK: Jungle Climber. Their feathers were changed from black to blue in both. In these games, Mini-Neckys attack by spitting coconuts at Donkey Kong or charging at him, as in Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country 2, respectively. In DK: King of Swing, Mini-Neckys first appear in Necky's Canyon while in DK: Jungle Climber, they first appear in Cliffy Peak.
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
Mini-Neckys appear as blue balloon items in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. When used by a racer, the Mini-Necky homes in on the nearest opponent behind the racer and rams into them. This results in the opponent losing ten bananas. If a Kremling uses a Mini-Necky, the opponent also loses a Wild Move.
Gallery
Artwork
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Sprites
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Ghost Mini-Necky in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Donkey Kong Land 2
Donkey Kong Country (GBC)
Donkey Kong Country (GBA)
Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
DK: King of Swing
DK: Jungle Climber
Screenshots
A Mini-Necky in the Cast of Characters roll during Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest's ending
A Necky in Donkey Kong Land 2's ending
A Mini-Necky in Planet Plantaen in DK: Jungle Climber
Miscellaneous
Artwork used for a puzzle based on Donkey Kong Country
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ミニネッキー Mini Nekkī ゾッキー Zokkī |
Mini-Necky Zocky |
| Spanish | Mini-Necky |
- |
Trivia
- In the original version of Donkey Kong Country, there are unused frames of a perched Mini-Necky throwing a coconut, similar to the perched Neckys.[7]
References
- ^ "Jump on the different colored Mini-Neckys to gain the necessary objects to fight the ghost of Krow." - Kong Kollege, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
- ^ Folsom, Jessica, and Steve Thomason (2003). Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Page 15. "Mini-Neckys are just as weak as their larger cousins, but they’re more of a nuisance. All Mini-Neckys toss stones horizontally at oncoming foes. They’ll toss them either in a single straight line or at three different heights, making them a headache to get by."
- ^ Hodgson, David S. J. Donkey Kong Country Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 66. "Now release the barrel, following it across the path as it takes out two Mini-Neckies and their nuts."
- ^ Nintendo Magazine System (UK) #26, Special page 22.
- ^ Donkey Kong Land 2 ending screenshot
- ^ Nintendo Magazine System (AU) Issue #49, page 53.
- ^ DKC Atlas Forums
| DK: Jungle Climber | ||
|---|---|---|
| Characters | Playable | Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Funky Kong |
| Non-playable | Candy Kong • Cranky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Xananab | |
| Enemies and obstacles | Bramble • Click-Clack • Flipflap • Flitter • Ghost • Klobber • Kritter • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Shuri • Spike • Zinger | |
| Bosses | Banana Ship • Junklomp • Mega Amp • Draglinger • King K. Rool | |
| Items | Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Crystal Banana • Crystal Star • DK Coin • Gem • Hammer • KONG Panels • Oil barrel • Torch • Wings | |
| Objects | Booster Barrel • Cannon Barrel • DK Barrel • Exit • Giant flower • Handle Peg • Iron Barrel • Jack Peg • Mine • Peg • Peg Board • Question Barrel • Rock • Spike • Spirowarp • Spinner Barrel • Spinning Peg • Switch Peg • TNT Barrel | |
| Worlds | Sun Sun Island • Lost Island • Ghost Island • Chill 'n' Char Island • High-High Island • Wormhole • Extra Stages | |
| Minigames | Rolling Panic • Banana Grab • Speed Climb • Throw 'n' Crush • Orange Picker • Booster Battle • Banana Bonanza | |
