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{{quote2|The Swirlwind can either help or hinder Kong's progress, depending on how you approach it. Jump on top, and it serves as a convenient, if a bit swirly, moving platform. Approach it from the side, and you'll be damaged by its windy vortex.|''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' manual, page 21}}  
{{quote2|The Swirlwind can either help or hinder Kong's progress, depending on how you approach it. Jump on top, and it serves as a convenient, if a bit swirly, moving platform. Approach it from the side, and you'll be damaged by its windy vortex.|''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' instruction booklet, page 21}}  
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|image=[[File:Swirlwind 01.png|256px]]
|image=[[File:Swirlwind 01.png|200px]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
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[[File:Swirlwind Storm.png|thumb|left|160px|[[Diddy Kong]] about to land on a '''Swirlwind'''.]]
A '''Swirlwind'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Land'' instruction booklet, page 21.</ref>, known in an early ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' preview as a '''Tornado'''<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 69, page 91.</ref>, is a [[tornado]]-like enemy that appears in two levels of ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. They first appear in [[Snake Charmer's Challenge]], although they are only featured briefly. They later appear in another level with their name, [[Swirlwind Storm]], where they are the main obstacle and feature.


A '''Swirlwind''' is an obstacle, which appears in the [[Game Boy]] game, ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. They first appear in [[Snake Charmer's Challenge]], but only for a brief moment. However, they are found again in the level, [[Swirlwind Storm]], and are the main obstacles of the stage.  
Swirlwinds are unique in that they move while [[Donkey Kong]] or [[Diddy Kong]] bounce on them. They continue following the [[Kong]]s before eventually falling into a pit. Although they are an enemy, Swirlwinds are more advantageous to the Kongs, who can bounce on Swirlwinds to reach higher areas, out of reach items, and even a [[Bonus Level]]. If the Kongs touch the side of Swirlwind, they take damage. Swirlwinds may also cause the Kongs to fall in an abyss when it drops down into one. Swirlwinds sometimes obscure a nearby item, such as a [[K-O-N-G Letters|K-O-N-G Letter]].
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Swirlwind.gif|Animated sprites
Swirlwind Storm.png|[[Diddy Kong]] about to land on a Swirlwind
Swirlwind DKL bouncing.png|Diddy bouncing off a Swirlwind
</gallery>


Swirlwinds are not like ordinary obstacles from the game. These objects begin to move as soon as the Kongs jump on them. They will continue to follow the heroes throughout the level, until it falls into a hole or abyss. With Swirlwinds, the Kongs can collect items high in the air, and even get into [[Bonus Level]]s with their aid. They can also reach high ledges or ropes with these special tires. Although Swirlwinds help the monkeys, they can also damage them. If one of the heroes touch the side of them, they'll get damaged easily. They may also cause the Kongs to fall in an abyss if they aren't careful when it drops down.
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=トルネード<ref>[http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jEIAAOSwzrxUskz9/s-l1600.jpg ''Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book''.]</ref>
|Jap=トルネード<ref>[[Media:SuperDonkeyKongGB guide.jpg|''Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book'']]</ref>
|JapR=Torunēdo
|JapR=Torunēdo
|JapM=Tornado}}
|JapM=Tornado
|Ita=Turbine<ref>''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' Italian booklet, pag. 21</ref>
|ItaM=Whirlwind
}}


==Reference==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:41, June 22, 2023

“The Swirlwind can either help or hinder Kong's progress, depending on how you approach it. Jump on top, and it serves as a convenient, if a bit swirly, moving platform. Approach it from the side, and you'll be damaged by its windy vortex.”
—Donkey Kong Land instruction booklet, page 21
Swirlwind
Swirlwind 01.png
First appearance Donkey Kong Land (1995)

A Swirlwind[1], known in an early Nintendo Power preview as a Tornado[2], is a tornado-like enemy that appears in two levels of Donkey Kong Land. They first appear in Snake Charmer's Challenge, although they are only featured briefly. They later appear in another level with their name, Swirlwind Storm, where they are the main obstacle and feature.

Swirlwinds are unique in that they move while Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong bounce on them. They continue following the Kongs before eventually falling into a pit. Although they are an enemy, Swirlwinds are more advantageous to the Kongs, who can bounce on Swirlwinds to reach higher areas, out of reach items, and even a Bonus Level. If the Kongs touch the side of Swirlwind, they take damage. Swirlwinds may also cause the Kongs to fall in an abyss when it drops down into one. Swirlwinds sometimes obscure a nearby item, such as a K-O-N-G Letter.

Gallery[edit]

  • Animated sprites

    Animated sprites

  • Diddy Kong about to land on a Swirlwind

    Diddy Kong about to land on a Swirlwind

  • Diddy bouncing off a Swirlwind

    Diddy bouncing off a Swirlwind

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese トルネード[3]
Torunēdo
 Tornado

Italian Turbine[4]
 Whirlwind

References[edit]

  1. ^ Donkey Kong Land instruction booklet, page 21.
  2. ^ Nintendo Power Volume 69, page 91.
  3. ^ Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book
  4. ^ Donkey Kong Land Italian booklet, pag. 21
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Donkey Kong Land
Playable characters Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong
Items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Blast Barrel • Buddy Barrel • Continue Point • End of stage • KONG Letters • Kong Token • Steel keg • Life Balloon • TNT Barrel
Animal Friends Expresso • Rambi
Bosses Wild Sting • Giant Clam • Hard Hat • King K. Rool
Enemies Army • Basket of snakes • Chomps • Clambo • Fangfish • Flapper • Gloop • Gnawty • Hogwash the Flying Pig • Klaptrap • Kritter • Krusha • Mincer • Mini-Necky • Necky • Nemo • Slippa • Swirlwind • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Ahoy! Jungle Jaunt • Freezing Fun • Simian Swing • Deck Trek • Rope Ravine • Tire Trail • Riggin' Rumble • Congo Carnage • Arctic Barrel Arsenal • Wild Sting Fling
Kremlantis Tricky Temple • Kremlantis Kaos • Reef Rampage • Snake Charmer's Challenge • Chomp's Coliseum • Nautilus Chase • Swirlwind Storm • Seabed Showdown
Monkey Mountains & Chimpanzee Clouds Pot Hole Panic • Mountain Mayhem • Track Attack • Spiky Tire Trail • Sky High Caper • Landslide Leap • Collapsing Clouds • Mad Mole Holes
Big Ape City Construction Site Fight • Kong Krazy • Balloon Barrage • Fast Barrel Blast • Skyscraper Caper • Button Barrel Blast • Oil Drum Slum • K. Rool's Kingdom
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