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'''Barrel | A '''Barrel Cannon''' (also spelled '''Barrel Kannon'''),<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet. {{media link|DKC2 Manual 18-19.jpg|Page 18}}.</ref> also known as a '''Cannon barrel''',<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) issue 51. Page 19.</ref> is an object prominently featured in most of the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'']] titles. Once entered, the barrel shoots the character in the direction indicated by its arrow. Barrel Cannons are most often used for crossing large [[pit|abyss]]es. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Donkey Kong'' franchise=== | ===''Donkey Kong'' franchise=== | ||
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Barrel Cannons | Barrel Cannons have appeared in every [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'']] and [[Donkey Kong Land (series)|''Donkey Kong Land'' game]] to date. In these games, if a [[Kong]] goes into the barrel, it will either stay still, move horizontally or vertically, or spin around (also referred to as '''Spin Barrels''').<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide. {{Media link|DKC Guide 20-21.jpg|Page 20}}.</ref> The player can usually blast out the Kongs by pressing the jump button. Barrel Cannons often appear in groups, which often includes their auto-fire variant, the [[Blast Barrel]]; an example of this is in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' level [[Barrel Cannon Canyon]], where Barrel Cannons are prominently featured for crossing wide pitfalls throughout. | ||
Blasting from a Barrel Cannon often requires timing, as the player must take various things into account, including obstacles, enemies, or sometimes even other moving Barrel Cannons. This is to avoid crashing into an enemy or obstacle or falling down a long pit. | Blasting from a Barrel Cannon often requires timing, as the player must take various things into account, including obstacles, enemies, or sometimes even other moving Barrel Cannons. This is to avoid crashing into an enemy or obstacle or falling down a long pit. | ||
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Barrel Cannons come in many varieties in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' games, especially in ''Donkey Kong Country'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', and ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' These include [[Arrow Barrel]]s, Blast Barrels, [[Tracker Barrel]]s, [[Spinner Barrel|Rotatable Barrel]]s, [[Steerable Barrel]]s, and [[Booster Barrel]]s. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]], Barrel Cannons only come in four varieties: regular Barrel Cannons, Blast Barrels, and skull versions of both, which destroy themselves when they fire the Kongs. In ''Tropical Freeze'', Barrel Cannons gain a more rugged appearance, having chipped or faded paint in many places. | Barrel Cannons come in many varieties in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' games, especially in ''Donkey Kong Country'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', and ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' These include [[Arrow Barrel]]s, Blast Barrels, [[Tracker Barrel]]s, [[Spinner Barrel|Rotatable Barrel]]s, [[Steerable Barrel]]s, and [[Booster Barrel]]s. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]], Barrel Cannons only come in four varieties: regular Barrel Cannons, Blast Barrels, and skull versions of both, which destroy themselves when they fire the Kongs. In ''Tropical Freeze'', Barrel Cannons gain a more rugged appearance, having chipped or faded paint in many places. | ||
====''Donkey Kong | ====Other ''Donkey Kong'' installments==== | ||
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Barrel Cannons take the appearance of red Blast Barrels, though most are not automatic. They are only used by [[Donkey Kong]] in the [[Baboon Blast]] courses, as well as during his part of the final battle with [[King K. Rool|King Krusha K. Rool]]. | In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Barrel Cannons take the appearance of red Blast Barrels, though most are not automatic. They are only used by [[Donkey Kong]] in the [[Baboon Blast]] courses, as well as during his part of the final battle with [[King K. Rool|King Krusha K. Rool]]. | ||
Barrel Cannons can be encountered in ''[[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', replacing [[Spring Flower]]s from the original [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] game. They are completely stationary in this game, and once entered, they will only shoot Donkey Kong in one direction. In order to blast DK out of a Barrel Cannon, the player has to swing the [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]]. | |||
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They also appear as '''Launcher Barrels''' in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'', along with new varieties such as [[Style Barrel]]s and yellow versions. In ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', they appear where the player has to jump into a cannon, as it turns left to right, and press the {{button|GBA|L}} or {{button|GBA|R}} button to blast into the air. | |||
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
[[File:Barrel Cannon Brawl screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|A Barrel Cannon from The Subspace Emissary in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']] | [[File:Barrel Cannon Brawl screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|A Barrel Cannon from The Subspace Emissary in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']] | ||
In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', a Barrel Cannon appears in the [[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle]] [[Kongo Falls|stages]], where it moves back and forth and occasionally rotates underneath the stage. If a character falls into the cannon, they can press the A button to fire themselves out of the cannon in the direction of the arrow. If they wait too long, they will be shot out anyway. Since the cannon sometimes rotates, this action can sometimes save players from falling, or it can launch them to their doom. Only one character may occupy the Barrel Cannon at any time. The ''Melee'' version can also be used by [[Klaptrap]]s that fall into it; they inflict damage if the cannon is touched while they are inside it, or if they are fired towards the stage. | |||
In '' | In ''Melee'', it is also a usable item. Aside from always rotating and destroying itself upon firing, it works just like the stage variation. This item is quite heavy, thus only Donkey Kong can move around freely while holding it. When thrown, the barrel rolls until it touches a character or falls off the arena. If anyone else touches the barrel while it is occupied, they will take moderate damage. Also, Barrel Cannons disappear much faster than any other item if left alone. | ||
Barrel | Viewing the Barrel Cannon trophy from the bottom reveals the message "2L84ME" ("too late for me"), also seen on a crate in [[:File:Cranky Cabin DKC art.jpg|official artwork]] of [[Cranky's Cabin]]. | ||
From ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' onward, Barrel Cannons do not function as a regular item. However, they appear in the [[Subspace Emissary]] in that game and [[Smash Run]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and have a new smooth, black appearance and a yellow arrow with a red outline. Characters use these to get shot up higher or break [[Brick Block]]s in their way. Barrel Cannons also reappear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', both in the returning original Kongo Jungle stage and in the new stage, [[Jungle Hijinxs (stage)|Jungle Hijinxs]]. The Kongo Jungle stages also reappear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', though the ''Melee'' version is renamed Kongo Falls. | |||
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===''Mario Kart'' series=== | ===''Mario Kart'' series=== | ||
[[File:MKW GCN DK Mountain Entering The Cannon.png|thumb|left|Mario approaching the DK Cannon in DK Mountain in ''Mario Kart Wii'']] | [[File:MKW GCN DK Mountain Entering The Cannon.png|thumb|left|Mario approaching the DK Cannon in DK Mountain in ''Mario Kart Wii'']] | ||
Throughout the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, some [[Cannon (Mario Kart series)|cannons]] take the form of barrels. In [[GCN DK Mountain|DK Mountain]], a course in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', there is a giant Barrel Cannon (referred to in the former as '''Donkey Cannon''' and in the latter as '''DK Cannon''') that blasts competitors to the top of the mountain | Throughout the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, some [[Cannon (Mario Kart series)|cannons]] take the form of barrels. In [[GCN DK Mountain|DK Mountain]], a course in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', there is a giant Barrel Cannon (referred to in the former as '''Donkey Cannon''' and in the latter as '''DK Cannon''') that blasts competitors to the top of the mountain. A Barrel Cannon with the same function appears in the [[Wii DK Summit|DK Summit]] course of ''Mario Kart Wii'' as well as in [[Wii Maple Treeway|Maple Treeway]] from both ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', but it does not include the DK initials in the latter course. Another Barrel Cannon is featured in the ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' overhaul of {{classic-link|N64|Yoshi Valley}}, replacing the Long Route. A silver Barrel Cannon with blue hoops and supports appears on the planet section of [[3DS Rainbow Road|3DS Rainbow Road R]] in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', where it launches drivers off to a different portion of the track. A Blast Barrel can also be seen on the [[Barrel Hanafuda]] glider. | ||
===''Mario Tennis'' series=== | ===''Mario Tennis'' series=== | ||
In ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis: Power Tour]]'', [[Donkey Kong]] mounts and shoots from a Barrel Cannon as part of his [[Offensive Power Shot]], the [[Barrel Cannon Blast]]. | |||
[[File:MTA BarrelCannons.jpg|thumb|Donkey Kong shooting between Barrel Cannons to prepare a Special Shot in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'']] | |||
[[File: | In ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', Donkey Kong launches himself from several Barrel Cannons to perform his [[Special Shot]]. | ||
===''Mario Party'' series=== | ===''Mario Party'' series=== | ||
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Barrel Cannons return in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', in the minigame [[Leafboard Hoard]]. The objective is for players to select a Barrel Cannon, and competing for one with the most coins, and then launch from that one. | Barrel Cannons return in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'', in the minigame [[Leafboard Hoard]]. The objective is for players to select a Barrel Cannon, and competing for one with the most coins, and then launch from that one. | ||
===''Mario Baseball'' series=== | |||
Barrel Cannons make a minor appearance in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'' in adventure mode. When the player travels to [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]], [[Donkey Kong]] meets him and says that there is a waterfall too far for him to jump across. Nearby, in a bush, is a barrel cannon that will launch the player across this waterfall. | |||
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===''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''=== | |||
[[File:Yoo who cannon.PNG|thumb|Mario and Luigi using the Yoo Who Cannon]] | |||
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'', Mario and Luigi obtain a [[Bros. Attack#Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story|Special Attack]] called [[Yoo Who Cannon]] where the bros. jump into Barrel Cannons and are shot at enemies. This same attack was planned for [[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team|the sequel]] but was removed. | |||
===''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''=== | ===''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''=== | ||
[[File:DonkeyKong1 amiiboChallenge.png|thumb|Many Barrel Cannons and Blast Barrels in the first level of [[Barrel Blast Jungle]] in ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'']] | [[File:DonkeyKong1 amiiboChallenge.png|thumb|left|Many Barrel Cannons and Blast Barrels in the first level of [[Barrel Blast Jungle]] in ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'']] | ||
Barrel Cannons appear in ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'' as the gimmick of [[Barrel Blast Jungle]]. There are stationary Barrel Cannons, which spin around continuously, as well as Barrel Cannons that do not rotate but move from one side to the other on a line. Barrel Cannons display a light-emitting disc, which turns red when [[Mini Donkey Kong]] is inside the cannon. If the disc is tapped with [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|GamePad]] while Mini Donkey Kong is inside, he gets launched from the barrel. Alongside Barrel Cannons, there are also [[Blast Barrel]]s. | Barrel Cannons appear in ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'' as the gimmick of [[Barrel Blast Jungle]]. There are stationary Barrel Cannons, which spin around continuously, as well as Barrel Cannons that do not rotate but move from one side to the other on a line. Barrel Cannons display a light-emitting disc, which turns red when [[Mini Donkey Kong]] is inside the cannon. If the disc is tapped with [[Wii U#Wii U GamePad|GamePad]] while Mini Donkey Kong is inside, he gets launched from the barrel. Alongside Barrel Cannons, there are also [[Blast Barrel]]s. | ||
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===''Mario Strikers: Battle League''=== | ===''Mario Strikers: Battle League''=== | ||
In ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'', [[Diddy Kong]] launches himself from a Barrel Cannon during his [[Hyper Strike]] animation.<ref> | In ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'', [[Diddy Kong]] launches himself from a Barrel Cannon during his [[Hyper Strike]] animation.<ref>Nintendo (September 13, 2022). [https://youtu.be/w_Pl2V8hckE?t=18 Mario Strikers: Battle League 2nd Free Update – Nintendo Direct 9.13.22 – Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 16, 2022.</ref> | ||
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==Profiles== | ==Profiles== | ||
===''Donkey Kong | ===''Donkey Kong'' franchise=== | ||
====''Donkey Kong Country''==== | ====''Donkey Kong Country'' (SNES)==== | ||
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''Barrel Cannons are usually suspended in the sky by some unknown force. Once you jump into one you can launch out of it, high in the sky or across great distances. There are two kinds: regular cannons which you press the B button to activate, and automatic cannons which will launch as soon as you jump in. Automatic barrels are marked with a white explosion.'' | *'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''Barrel Cannons are usually suspended in the sky by some unknown force. Once you jump into one you can launch out of it, high in the sky or across great distances. There are two kinds: regular cannons which you press the B button to activate, and automatic cannons which will launch as soon as you jump in. Automatic barrels are marked with a white explosion.'' | ||
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''==== | ====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''==== | ||
*'''Wii U Virtual Console manual bio:''' ''If you jump into this barrel, you will be sent flying for a long distance. There are several types of these barrels.'' | |||
*'''Wii U Virtual Console manual bio:''' ''If you jump into this barrel, you will be sent flying for a long distance. There are several types of these barrels.'' | |||
====''Donkey Kong Country | ====''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBA)==== | ||
*'''Instruction booklet bio | *'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''Leap into a Barrel Cannon to get launched into the air. Those marked with an explosion symbol will fire automatically, while others will require a press of the A Button to launch. You'll also find some Barrel Cannons that move, so be sure to time your shots carefully.'' | ||
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''=== | ====''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA)==== | ||
{ | *'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''There are several types of Barrel Kannon. Arrow Barrels simply launch you in the direction of the arrow (use the + Control Pad to move left or right in the air). Blast Barrels will automatically launch you in a certain pre-programmed direction. Delayed Blast Barrels will allow you to aim them before they blast you out.'' | ||
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| | *'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''This barrel will automatically launch you to places that you'd never be able to reach otherwise.'' | ||
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===''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' trophy=== | |||
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|''The Barrel Cannons were used in Donkey Kong games as a vital means of transportation, and their explosive nature is used similarly in Super Smash Bros. Melee. On the Kongo Jungle stage, one can catch characters as they fall from the main platform. Careful! The Barrel Cannon rotation may accidentally send you flying off the screen.'' | |||
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===''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''=== | ===''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''=== | ||
*'''[[Play Nintendo]]:''' ''You can make your Mini hop into a cannon by marching up to it. Tap the red button to shoot your Mini out of the cannon and into enemies!''<ref> | *'''[[Play Nintendo]]:''' ''You can make your Mini hop into a cannon by marching up to it. Tap the red button to shoot your Mini out of the cannon and into enemies!''<ref>[https://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/tips-tricks/mini-mario-friends-amiibo-challenge-items/ Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge Items]. ''Play Nintendo''. Retrieved April 6, 2020. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20200816215214/https://play.nintendo.com/news-tips/tips-tricks/mini-mario-friends-amiibo-challenge-items/ Archived] August 16, 2020, 21:52:14 via Wayback Machine.)</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Artwork=== | |||
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Barrel Locations Concept.jpg|Concepts of the Barrel Cannons for ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' | |||
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===Sprites and models=== | |||
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Barrel Cannon DKC sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' | |||
Barrel Cannon DKC2 sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' / ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' | |||
DKL2 GB Barrel Cannon sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'' | |||
DKL3 Barrel Cannon GBC.png|''Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong'' | |||
Barrel Cannon (DK64).png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' | Barrel Cannon (DK64).png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' | ||
DKC GBC Barrel Cannon.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' ([[Game Boy Color]]) | |||
SSBM Barrel 2L84ME.png|The "2L84ME" message in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' | |||
MLBISBJJYooWhoCannon.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' | Yoo Who Cannon Sprite.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' | ||
MLBISBJJYooWhoCannon.png|''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' | |||
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===Screenshots=== | |||
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DK Barrel Cannon MP8.png|A Barrel Cannon in [[DK's Treetop Temple]] in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' | |||
Play Nintendo MMFaC Items Barrel Cannon.png|''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'' | |||
MK8_N64_Yoshi_Valley.png|[[Mario]] using the Barrel Cannon in {{classic-link|N64|Yoshi Valley}} in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' | |||
DonkeyKongCountry WarioWareGold.png|''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' | |||
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|Jap2R=Kasoku Taru | |Jap2R=Kasoku Taru | ||
|Jap2M=Acceleration Barrel (''Jet Race'') | |Jap2M=Acceleration Barrel (''Jet Race'') | ||
| | |Chi=木桶大炮<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/ssqj/minigame/index.html Official Chinese website for ''Mario Party 9'']. Retrieved February 12, 2020.</ref> | ||
| | |ChiR=Mùtǒng Dàpào | ||
| | |ChiM=Barrel Cannon | ||
|Ita=Barile cannone | |Ita=Barile cannone | ||
|ItaM=Cannon barrel | |ItaM=Cannon barrel | ||
|Spa=Barril cañón | |Spa=Barril cañón | ||
|SpaM=Cannon Barrel | |SpaM=Cannon Barrel | ||
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