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{{quote2|The web-slinging spider, Squitter, is one of the coolest new animal friends. When you press the {{button|snes|Y}} Button, he spins webs that knock out enemies. He can also shoot web platforms that the pair can use to cross gaps in the terrain by pressing the {{button|snes|L}}, {{button|snes|R}} and {{button|snes|A}} Buttons.|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' manual, page 25}} | {{quote2|The web-slinging spider, Squitter, is one of the coolest new animal friends. When you press the {{button|snes|Y}} Button, he spins webs that knock out enemies. He can also shoot web platforms that the pair can use to cross gaps in the terrain by pressing the {{button|snes|L}}, {{button|snes|R}} and {{button|snes|A}} Buttons.|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' manual, page 25}} | ||
'''Squitter the Spider''' is a large orange-and-black haired spider and an [[Animal Friend]] in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. His first appearance is in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. | '''Squitter the Spider''' is a large orange-and-black haired spider and an [[Animal Friend]] in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. His first appearance is in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. He also appears in the sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and in each game's [[Game Boy]] counterpart: ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. | ||
Squitter is one of the few spiders in the ''Donkey Kong'' series to actually have eight legs, whereas most others simply have six. Despite this, Squitter still lacks some spider features, such as multiple eyes and chelicerae. Squitter also wears four pairs of orange-white shoes, which resemble those worn by another Animal Buddy, [[Expresso the Ostrich]],. | |||
''' | ==Description== | ||
Squitter has the ability to shoot out an unlimited supply of web projectiles from his mouth, which he can use to defeat most enemies, including [[Zinger]]s. He also has the ability to create temporary web platforms to reach higher areas, such as a [[Bonus Area]], or to cross a large gap. However, Squitter does not have the ability to jump at the height of the [[Kong]]s. | |||
In ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' and ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', Squitter cannot defeat an enemy by jumping on it, as this injures him in the process. In their sequels, ''Donkey Kong Country 3'' and ''Donkey Kong Land III'', Squitter has the ability to do so, although it is no more effective than the Kongs' jump attack because he cannot defeat stronger enemies like [[Buzz (enemy)|Buzz]]es this way. This ability was removed from the [[Game Boy Advance]] port. | |||
In ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' and ''Donkey Kong Land III'', the player can have Squitter create web platforms by pressing {{button|gb|b}} then {{button|gb|select}}. | |||
Squitter makes a cameo appearance as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. He later appears as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. In it, Squitter is an advanced support spirit which negates the jump and speed reduction effect of the sticky floors. | |||
====''Donkey Kong | ==Levels== | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''=== | |||
Squitter appears in the level for both games unless otherwise noted. He usually appears in the later levels and even has his own dedicated level, Web Woods. | |||
*[[Hot-Head Hop]] | |||
*[[Hot-Head | |||
*[[Krockhead Klamber]] | *[[Krockhead Klamber]] | ||
*[[Hornet Hole]] | *[[Hornet Hole]] | ||
*[[Bramble Scramble (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Bramble Scramble]] (''Donkey Kong Country 2'') | |||
*[[Web Woods]] | *[[Web Woods]] | ||
*[[Toxic Tower]] | *[[Toxic Tower]] | ||
*[[Fiery Furnace]] | *[[Fiery Furnace (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Fiery Furnace]] (''Donkey Kong Land 2'') | ||
*[[Animal Antics]] | |||
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''=== | |||
Squitter usually appears in factory-themed stages, and he is played throughout Krack Shot Kroc. | |||
*[[Fire-Ball Frenzy]] | *[[Fire-Ball Frenzy]] | ||
*[[Blazing Bazukas]] | *[[Blazing Bazukas]] | ||
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*[[Tyrant Twin Tussle]] | *[[Tyrant Twin Tussle]] | ||
===''Donkey Kong Land III''=== | |||
Squitter only appears in four levels, which is fewer than in his previous appearances. | |||
*[[Koco Channel]] | *[[Koco Channel]] | ||
*[[Karbine Kaos]] | *[[Karbine Kaos]] | ||
*[[Stalagmite Frights]] | *[[Stalagmite Frights]] | ||
*[[Haunted Hollows]] | *[[Haunted Hollows]] | ||
==Trophy information== | ==Trophy information== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Squitter DKC2 sprite.png|Squitter's sprite from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' | Squitter DKC2 sprite.png|Squitter's sprite from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' | ||
Squitter DKC3 Photo Album.png|In [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]] | |||
Squitter Crate DKC2.png|Squitter's Animal Crate | |||
Squitter the Spider DKL2.PNG|Sprite from ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. | Squitter the Spider DKL2.PNG|Sprite from ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*While most real-world spiders produce silk from their backsides, Squitter is able to shoot it from his mouth. However, members of the spider family Scytodidae are actually able to spit harmful venom-infused silk from their chelicerae, and Squitter even resembles these spiders, as both have an orange coloration with dark spots. | *While most real-world spiders produce silk from their backsides, Squitter is able to shoot it from his mouth. However, members of the spider family Scytodidae are actually able to spit harmful venom-infused silk from their chelicerae, and Squitter even resembles these spiders, as both have an orange coloration with dark spots. | ||
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Revision as of 15:31, April 14, 2019
- “The web-slinging spider, Squitter, is one of the coolest new animal friends. When you press the
Button, he spins webs that knock out enemies. He can also shoot web platforms that the pair can use to cross gaps in the terrain by pressing the 
, 
and 
Buttons.” - —Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest manual, page 25
Squitter the Spider is a large orange-and-black haired spider and an Animal Friend in the Donkey Kong franchise. His first appearance is in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. He also appears in the sequel, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and in each game's Game Boy counterpart: Donkey Kong Land 2 and Donkey Kong Land III.
Squitter is one of the few spiders in the Donkey Kong series to actually have eight legs, whereas most others simply have six. Despite this, Squitter still lacks some spider features, such as multiple eyes and chelicerae. Squitter also wears four pairs of orange-white shoes, which resemble those worn by another Animal Buddy, Expresso the Ostrich,.
Description
Squitter has the ability to shoot out an unlimited supply of web projectiles from his mouth, which he can use to defeat most enemies, including Zingers. He also has the ability to create temporary web platforms to reach higher areas, such as a Bonus Area, or to cross a large gap. However, Squitter does not have the ability to jump at the height of the Kongs.
In Donkey Kong Country 2 and Donkey Kong Land 2, Squitter cannot defeat an enemy by jumping on it, as this injures him in the process. In their sequels, Donkey Kong Country 3 and Donkey Kong Land III, Squitter has the ability to do so, although it is no more effective than the Kongs' jump attack because he cannot defeat stronger enemies like Buzzes this way. This ability was removed from the Game Boy Advance port.
In Donkey Kong Land 2 and Donkey Kong Land III, the player can have Squitter create web platforms by pressing 
then 
.
Squitter makes a cameo appearance as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. He later appears as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In it, Squitter is an advanced support spirit which negates the jump and speed reduction effect of the sticky floors.
Levels
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest / Donkey Kong Land 2
Squitter appears in the level for both games unless otherwise noted. He usually appears in the later levels and even has his own dedicated level, Web Woods.
- Hot-Head Hop
- Krockhead Klamber
- Hornet Hole
- Bramble Scramble (Donkey Kong Country 2)
- Web Woods
- Toxic Tower
- Fiery Furnace (Donkey Kong Land 2)
- Animal Antics
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Squitter usually appears in factory-themed stages, and he is played throughout Krack Shot Kroc.
- Fire-Ball Frenzy
- Blazing Bazukas
- Krack Shot Kroc
- Pot Hole Panic
- Creepy Caverns
- Stampede Sprint
- Tyrant Twin Tussle
Donkey Kong Land III
Squitter only appears in four levels, which is fewer than in his previous appearances.
Trophy information
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Name | Image | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squitter | 
|
SNES Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | A spider friend of the Kongs. Squitter features a patchy pattern and a fancy sneaker on each foot. With Diddy on board, Squitter will assist by spewing out webs that serve as projectile weapons or temporary platforms. These platforms can be used to access otherwise unreachable areas. |
| SNES Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Squitter | 
|
Squitter is one of Donkey Kong's animal friends. It must take him hours to lace up the four pairs of shoes he wears... The spiderwebs he shoots from his mouth can damage enemies, and they also can make platforms to walk on. But can he use them to make a shoe rack? |
Gallery
Squitter's sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Squitter's Animal Crate
- Squitter the Spider DKL2.PNG
Sprite from Donkey Kong Land 2 and Donkey Kong Land III.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スクイッター Sukuittā |
Squitter |
| Russian | Сквиттер Skvitter |
Squitter |
Trivia
- While most real-world spiders produce silk from their backsides, Squitter is able to shoot it from his mouth. However, members of the spider family Scytodidae are actually able to spit harmful venom-infused silk from their chelicerae, and Squitter even resembles these spiders, as both have an orange coloration with dark spots.
Categories:
- Arachnids
- Animal Buddies
- Playable Characters
- Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Characters
- Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Characters
- Donkey Kong Land 2 Characters
- Donkey Kong Land III Characters
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl Trophies
- Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Trophies
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Spirits
