Editing Cloud (world)

{{about|the ninth world in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''|the cloud that [[Lakitu]] rides|[[Lakitu's Cloud]]|the playable DLC ''Final Fantasy'' character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''|[[Cloud Strife]]}}
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|image=[[File:CTRP DKReturns scrn01 Ev04.png|250px]]
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'''Cloud''' is the ninth [[world]] of ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''. After the game is beaten and eight [[Rare Orb]]s are collected from the game's Key Temple levels, the '''Cloud Gateway''' can be used to enter this secret world. In the original [[Donkey Kong Country Returns|Wii version]], Golden Temple was the ninth world in itself and was accessed directly from the Cloud Gateway, which was labeled as "9-1 Golden Temple".

Except for Golden Temple, none of the levels in this world are actually set in the clouds. Instead, each level represents all the other worlds, in order. This world has no boss, but the player is rewarded for clearing every level in this world. The reward is Mirror Mode, a game mode where levels are reversed and Donkey Kong must clear them without the aid of Diddy Kong or items, and with only one heart (two hearts in New Mode).
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==Levels==
{{image|section=yes|PNG-captured version of Golden Temple}}
The world each level represents is mentioned within parentheses.
{| style="text-align: center; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse; font-family:Arial;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
|-style="background: #ABC;"
!width="5%"|Level Number
!width="3%"|Level Name
!width="1%"|Preview
!width="20%"|Description
|-
|'''World 9-1'''
|[[Crushin' Columns]] '''([[Jungle (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle]])'''
|[[File:CrushinColumns.png|250px]]
|A stage containing wooden platforms that, when tilted, move along a rope track, causing stone columns to move.
|-
|'''World 9-2'''
|[[Gushin' Geysers]] '''([[Beach]])'''
|[[File:CTRP DKReturns scrn02 Ev04.png|250px]]
|A level where water geysers appear and are used to advance.
|-
|'''World 9-3'''
|[[Spiky Surprise]] '''([[Ruins]])'''
|[[File:CTRP DKReturns scrn03 Ev04.png|250px]]
|A level that emphasizes on pressing large buttons to extend wooden platforms from background slots. Spiked wall traps form the featured obstacle.
|-
|'''World 9-4'''
|[[Mischievous Moles]] '''([[Cave]])'''
|[[File:MischievousMoles DKCR3D.png|250px]]
|The last [[Cart|Mine Cart]]-based stage in the game. It has the Kongs traveling from vehicle to vehicle while avoiding sharp crystals and [[Mole Guard]] attacks.
|-
|'''World 9-5'''
|[[Topsy Turvy]] '''([[Forest (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Forest]])'''
|[[File:TopsyTurvyDKCR3D.png|250px]]
|A course where wooden platforms, which spin in a rhythmical manner, are used to progress throughout.
|-
|'''World 9-6'''
|[[Tar Ball Fall]]<br>'''([[Cliff]])'''
|[[File:Tar Ball Fall.png|250px]]
|A level with heavy droplets of tar falling from ceiling holes.
|-
|'''World 9-7'''
|[[Robo Factory]] '''([[Factory (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Factory]])'''
|[[File:Robo Factory.png|250px]]
|A stage focused on setting up a giant, armored Kong robot.
|-
|'''World 9-8'''
|[[Lavawheel Volcano]]<br>'''([[Volcano]])'''
|[[File:Lavawheel Volcano.png|250px]]
|A lava-filled course. Its primary features are the gigantinc stone cogwheels used to walk past the magma pits.
|-
|'''World 9-9'''
|[[Golden Temple]] '''(Cloud)'''
|[[File:Golden Temple 3DS.jpg|250px]]
|A level taking place above the clouds, in what resembles a paradise of floating bananas, blueberries and strawberries, which are used as platforms. Near the end of the level, the Kongs have to run past sections with giant falling oranges.
|}
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