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{{ | {{distinguish|[[Mini-Necky]], who is named Necky in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''}} | ||
{{species infobox | |||
{{ | |image=[[File:Necky.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Necky from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' | ||
|image=[[File:Necky.jpg|200px]]<br> | |||
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]]) | |latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]]) | ||
| | |variants=[[Mini-Necky]] | ||
| | |derived_subjects=[[Flitter]]<br>[[Hogwash the Flying Pig]]<br>[[Knik-Knak]] (red) | ||
|notable=[[Master Necky]]<br>[[Master Necky Snr.]]<br>[[Fire Necky]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote2|Watch out for this high-flying foe!|''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet, page 29}} | {{quote2|Watch out for this high-flying foe!|''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet, page 29}} | ||
'''Neckies''' are large brown vultures and recurring enemies in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, their first appearance being ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. | '''Neckys'''<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide. Page 54."''The wooded areas of the island greet the Kremling bashers with an array of stage settings. The first, Vulture Culture, is full of Neckys and Mini-Neckys (hence the vulture tag). Some of the Neckys spit out nuts and can cause great problems for unwary apes. Precise jumping and brave barrel-blasting are required to get through this stage. You’ll be able to find the Golden Letter N in the third Bonus Area.''"</ref><ref>''DK: King of Swing'' European instruction booklet. Page 22. "'''''Fire Necky''' The head honcho of the Neckys spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage.''"</ref> (alternately pluralized as '''Neckies''')<ref>''DK: King of Swing'' North American instruction booklet. Page 22. "'''''Fire Necky''' The head honcho of the Neckies spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage.''"</ref> 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]]''. | ||
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Neckys appear in the following levels: | |||
*[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] (throw coconut) | *[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] (throw coconut) | ||
*[[Winky's Walkway]] (flying) | *[[Winky's Walkway]] (flying) | ||
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===''Donkey Kong Land''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Land''=== | ||
Perched, nut-throwing Neckys reappear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' along with Mini-Neckys. Neckys are exceedingly rare, appearing only in two levels, [[Congo Carnage]] and [[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Land)|Pot Hole Panic]]. While only the perched type appears, their defeat sprites resemble upside-down flying sprites. | |||
===''Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze''=== | |||
Buzzards<ref>"Help" screen in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]]''. "''BUZZARD: Flies above and tries to cause damage by dropping coconuts on your barrel.''"</ref> appear in levels 3, 8, and 9 of ''[[Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]]''. They fly above the playable barrel, attempting to drop coconuts on it. If the barrel gets hit by a Buzzard's coconut, it loses some energy. | |||
===''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. | |||
{{br|right}} | |||
===''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)|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]]''. | |||
===Unused appearances=== | |||
====''Donkey Kong Racing''==== | |||
[[File:Kiddy and Ellie Donkey Kong Racing.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]] and [[Ellie]] are accompanied by other enemies. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites and models=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Necky.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' | Necky.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' | ||
Necky perched DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' | Necky perched DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' | ||
Necky DKL.png|''Donkey Kong Land'' | |||
Necky flying DKL.png|''Donkey Kong Land'' | Necky flying DKL.png|''Donkey Kong Land'' | ||
Necky | SSB Necky.png|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' | ||
Necky DKCGBC sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (GBC) | |||
Necky DKCGBC | Necky DKCGBC perched.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC) | ||
DKCBM-buzzard.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]]'' | |||
Necky DKCGBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country | Necky DKCGBA sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (GBA) | ||
Necky DKCGBA perched.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' ( | Necky DKCGBA perched.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBA) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===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) | ||
DKCBM level3.png|''Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze'' | |||
Scrapbook photograph Necky DKC GBA.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBA) | |||
Necky DKBB.png|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' | Necky DKBB.png|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=ネッキー | |Jap=ネッキー | ||
|JapM=Necky | |JapR=Nekkī | ||
| | |JapM=Necky | ||
| | |Fre=Necky | ||
|Spa=Necky | |||
= | |Spa2=Neky | ||
}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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{{DKC2}} | {{DKC2}} | ||
{{DKL}} | {{DKL}} | ||
{{DKL2}} | {{DKL2}} | ||
{{ | {{SSB}} | ||
{{ | {{SSBM}} | ||
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{{SSBB}} | |||
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[[Category:Neckys|*]] | |||
[[Category:Donkey Kong Barrel Blast enemies]] | [[Category:Donkey Kong Barrel Blast enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country enemies]] | [[Category:Donkey Kong Country enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]] | [[Category:Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]] | ||
[[Category:Donkey Kong Land enemies]] | [[Category:Donkey Kong Land enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. series species]] | [[Category:Super Smash Bros. series species]] | ||
[[de:Necky]] | [[de:Necky]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:53, April 9, 2024
- Not to be confused with Mini-Necky, who is named Necky in Donkey Kong Land 2.
| Necky | |||
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 Artwork of a Necky from 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[1][2] (alternately pluralized as Neckies)[3] 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[edit]
Donkey Kong Country[edit]
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.
Neckys appear in the following levels:
- 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[edit]
Perched, nut-throwing Neckys reappear in Donkey Kong Land along with Mini-Neckys. Neckys are exceedingly rare, appearing only in two levels, Congo Carnage and Pot Hole Panic. While only the perched type appears, their defeat sprites resemble upside-down flying sprites.
Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze[edit]
Buzzards[4] appear in levels 3, 8, and 9 of Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze. They fly above the playable barrel, attempting to drop coconuts on it. If the barrel gets hit by a Buzzard's coconut, it loses some energy.
DK: King of Swing[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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.
Unused appearances[edit]
Donkey Kong Racing[edit]
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 and Ellie are accompanied by other enemies.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country
Sprites and models[edit]
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong Country (GBC)
Donkey Kong Country (GBC)
Donkey Kong Country (GBA)
Donkey Kong Country (GBA)
Screenshots[edit]
Perched Neckys throwing coconuts in Vulture Culture in Donkey Kong Country
A Necky holding the letter "V" in Donkey Kong Country (GBC)
Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze
Donkey Kong Country (GBA)
Miscellaneous[edit]
Artwork used for a puzzle based on Donkey Kong Country
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ネッキー Nekkī |
Necky |
| French | Necky |
- |
| Spanish | Necky Neky |
- - |
References[edit]
- ^ M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Page 54."The wooded areas of the island greet the Kremling bashers with an array of stage settings. The first, Vulture Culture, is full of Neckys and Mini-Neckys (hence the vulture tag). Some of the Neckys spit out nuts and can cause great problems for unwary apes. Precise jumping and brave barrel-blasting are required to get through this stage. You’ll be able to find the Golden Letter N in the third Bonus Area."
- ^ DK: King of Swing European instruction booklet. Page 22. "Fire Necky The head honcho of the Neckys spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage."
- ^ DK: King of Swing North American instruction booklet. Page 22. "Fire Necky The head honcho of the Neckies spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage."
- ^ "Help" screen in Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze. "BUZZARD: Flies above and tries to cause damage by dropping coconuts on your barrel."
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