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''' | '''Neckys''' are large brown vultures and recurring enemies in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, their first appearance being ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Neckys have a smaller variant, [[Mini-Necky]]s, who appear in more games despite being a variant. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country''=== | ||
[[File:Forest Frenzy 5.png|thumb|Donkey Kong encounters a group of | [[File:Forest Frenzy 5.png|thumb|Donkey Kong encounters a group of Neckys in Forest Frenzy of ''Donkey Kong Country'']] | ||
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', | In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Neckys are common enemies who appear in many levels, especially in [[Vine Valley (world)|Vine Valley]]. There are two types of Neckys: one is perched and throws coconuts at [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] while the other flies horizontally in a straight line. The flying Neckys appear in more levels than the coconut-throwing variant. There are two Necky bosses, both of whom are only seen by their head, [[Master Necky]] and [[Master Necky Snr.]] | ||
The [[Kong]]s can defeat both Necky variants by either jumping onto them or throwing a [[barrel]] at them. In addition, the coconut-throwing variant can also be defeated from the Kongs rolling into them. If either Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong is hit by a perched Necky's coconut, the player loses that Kong. | The [[Kong]]s can defeat both Necky variants by either jumping onto them or throwing a [[barrel]] at them. In addition, the coconut-throwing variant can also be defeated from the Kongs rolling into them. If either Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong is hit by a perched Necky's coconut, the player loses that Kong. | ||
The flying | The flying Neckys are often required to cross gaps or to enter a [[Bonus Barrel]], such as the ones at the start of [[Tree Top Town]] and [[Snow Barrel Blast]]. This role is given to the functionally identical [[Hogwash the Flying Pig]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' and [[Flitter]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. | ||
===''Donkey Kong Land''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Land''=== | ||
Perched, nut-throwing reappear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' along with Mini- | Perched, nut-throwing reappear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' along with Mini-Neckys, although normal Neckys are exceedingly rare from only appearing in two levels. While only the perched type appears, their defeat sprites resemble upside-down flying sprites. | ||
===''Donkey Kong 64''=== | ===''Donkey Kong 64''=== | ||
[[File:DK64 Necky.png|thumb|left|The enemy Buzzard from ''Donkey Kong 64'']] | [[File:DK64 Necky.png|thumb|left|The enemy Buzzard from ''Donkey Kong 64'']] | ||
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', two | In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', two Neckys, referred to as '''Buzzards'''<ref>Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica. ''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 56 and 60.</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20000229030636/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/donkeykong64/aa.html</ref>, appear in [[Angry Aztec]]. One of these Buzzards is in the Temple where [[Tiny Kong]] is imprisoned. Lanky can find the Buzzard by swimming underwater and then entering a room with a pyramid-shaped structure. There, Lanky must [[Simian Slam]] on a [[Cranky's Kong Pad|Lanky Pad]] to release a Buzzard from the walls. The Buzzard is holding on a Golden Banana with its talons, and can be defeated when Lanky shoots five grapes at it. When the Buzzard is defeated, Lanky can obtain the Golden Banana. | ||
The other [[Buzzard (character)|Buzzard]] is not an enemy, and he challenges [[Diddy Kong]] to a race. If Diddy wins the race, he is rewarded a Golden Banana. | The other [[Buzzard (character)|Buzzard]] is not an enemy, and he challenges [[Diddy Kong]] to a race. If Diddy wins the race, he is rewarded a Golden Banana. | ||
===''DK: King of Swing''=== | ===''DK: King of Swing''=== | ||
Although | Although Neckys themselves do not return in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', the second boss, [[Fire Necky]], is a type of Necky. | ||
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===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''=== | ||
Neckys appear as obstacles in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. They are obstacles in three courses, [[Mt. Dynamite]], [[Cranky's Temple]], and [[Temple Heights]]. If a racer hits into a Necky, it latches on them, slowing them down. A Necky can be defeated by one hit, and they help a racer perform [[Wild Move]] combos. | |||
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
Neckys only appear in the background of two stages in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Neckys sometimes appear in the sunset sky of the [[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle]] stage, using their original sprites; they return with the stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Featureless bird silhouettes that are likely intended to be Neckys also fly across the distant background of [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', returning in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. | |||
==Levels== | ==Levels== | ||
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===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Vulture Culture SNES.png|Perched | Vulture Culture SNES.png|Perched Neckys throwing coconuts in Vulture Culture in ''Donkey Kong Country'' | ||
V-Necky.png|A Necky holding the letter "V" in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC) | V-Necky.png|A Necky holding the letter "V" in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC) | ||
Necky DKBB.png|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' | Necky DKBB.png|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Kiddy and Ellie DKR.png|thumb|A Necky in the background at the end of the ''Donkey Kong Racing'' trailer]] | [[File:Kiddy and Ellie DKR.png|thumb|A Necky in the background at the end of the ''Donkey Kong Racing'' trailer]] | ||
* | *Neckys appear in the trailer of the canceled ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. They appear in the background at the start when the logo displays, and in a stampede at the end, where [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] and [[Ellie the Elephant|Ellie]] are accompanied by other enemies. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{DKKOS}} | {{DKKOS}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Neckys|*]] | ||
[[Category:Donkey Kong 64 enemies]] | [[Category:Donkey Kong 64 enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Donkey Kong Barrel Blast enemies]] | [[Category:Donkey Kong Barrel Blast enemies]] | ||
Revision as of 12:42, September 10, 2022
- "Buzzard" redirects here. For information about the friendly non-playable character that appears in Donkey Kong 64, see Buzzard (character).
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 A Necky in Donkey Kong Country | |||
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country (1994) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (cameo) (2018) | ||
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- “Watch out for this high-flying foe!”
- —Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet, page 29
Neckys are large brown vultures and recurring enemies in the Donkey Kong franchise, their first appearance being Donkey Kong Country. Neckys have a smaller variant, Mini-Neckys, who appear in more games despite being a variant.
History
Donkey Kong Country
In Donkey Kong Country, Neckys are common enemies who appear in many levels, especially in Vine Valley. There are two types of Neckys: one is perched and throws coconuts at Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong while the other flies horizontally in a straight line. The flying Neckys appear in more levels than the coconut-throwing variant. There are two Necky bosses, both of whom are only seen by their head, Master Necky and Master Necky Snr.
The Kongs can defeat both Necky variants by either jumping onto them or throwing a barrel at them. In addition, the coconut-throwing variant can also be defeated from the Kongs rolling into them. If either Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong is hit by a perched Necky's coconut, the player loses that Kong.
The flying Neckys are often required to cross gaps or to enter a Bonus Barrel, such as the ones at the start of Tree Top Town and Snow Barrel Blast. This role is given to the functionally identical Hogwash the Flying Pig in Donkey Kong Land and Flitter in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
Donkey Kong Land
Perched, nut-throwing reappear in Donkey Kong Land along with Mini-Neckys, although normal Neckys are exceedingly rare from only appearing in two levels. While only the perched type appears, their defeat sprites resemble upside-down flying sprites.
Donkey Kong 64
In Donkey Kong 64, two Neckys, referred to as Buzzards[1][2], appear in Angry Aztec. One of these Buzzards is in the Temple where Tiny Kong is imprisoned. Lanky can find the Buzzard by swimming underwater and then entering a room with a pyramid-shaped structure. There, Lanky must Simian Slam on a Lanky Pad to release a Buzzard from the walls. The Buzzard is holding on a Golden Banana with its talons, and can be defeated when Lanky shoots five grapes at it. When the Buzzard is defeated, Lanky can obtain the Golden Banana.
The other Buzzard is not an enemy, and he challenges Diddy Kong to a race. If Diddy wins the race, he is rewarded a Golden Banana.
DK: King of Swing
Although Neckys themselves do not return in DK: King of Swing, the second boss, Fire Necky, is a type of Necky.
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
Neckys appear as obstacles in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. They are obstacles in three courses, Mt. Dynamite, Cranky's Temple, and Temple Heights. If a racer hits into a Necky, it latches on them, slowing them down. A Necky can be defeated by one hit, and they help a racer perform Wild Move combos.
Super Smash Bros. series
Neckys only appear in the background of two stages in the Super Smash Bros. series. In Super Smash Bros., Neckys sometimes appear in the sunset sky of the Kongo Jungle stage, using their original sprites; they return with the stage in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Featureless bird silhouettes that are likely intended to be Neckys also fly across the distant background of Jungle Japes in Super Smash Bros. Melee, returning in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Levels
Donkey Kong Country
- Jungle Hijinxs (throw coconut)
- Winky's Walkway (flying)
- Millstone Mayhem (throw coconut)
- Vulture Culture (flying and throw coconut)
- Tree Top Town (flying)
- Forest Frenzy (flying)
- Temple Tempest (flying)
- Snow Barrel Blast (flying)
- Slipslide Ride (flying)
- Ice Age Alley (flying)
- Trick Track Trek (throw coconut and flying)
- Mine Cart Madness (flying)
- Tanked Up Trouble (flying)
- Necky Nutmare (throw coconut and flying) (GBC only)
- Loopy Lights (throw coconut)
- Platform Perils (flying)
Donkey Kong Land
Gallery
Artwork
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country
Sprites and models
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong 64
Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)
Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)
Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)
Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)
Screenshots
Perched Neckys throwing coconuts in Vulture Culture in Donkey Kong Country
A Necky holding the letter "V" in Donkey Kong Country (GBC)
Miscellaneous
Artwork used for a puzzle based on Donkey Kong Country
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ネッキー Nekkī ハゲタカ[3] Hagetaka |
Necky Vulture (Donkey Kong 64) |
| Spanish | Necky Neky |
- Necky |
Trivia
- Neckys appear in the trailer of the canceled Donkey Kong Racing. They appear in the background at the start when the logo displays, and in a stampede at the end, where Kiddy and Ellie are accompanied by other enemies.
References
- ^ Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica. Donkey Kong 64 Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 56 and 60.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20000229030636/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/donkeykong64/aa.html
- ^ 「ドンキーコング64任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Donkey Kong 64 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), pages 43 and 44.
