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| |image=[[File:Neek.jpg|250px]]<br>Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' | | |image=[[File:Neek.jpg|250px]] |
| |first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]]) | | |first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]]) |
| |latest_appearance=''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]) | | |latest_appearance=''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]) |
| |derived_subjects=[[Sneek]] | | |variants=[[Sneek]] |
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| '''Neeks''' are [[List of enemies|enemies]] introduced in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''.<ref name="manual">{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|page={{file link|DKC2 Manual 28-29.jpg|28}}|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> These large, gray rats behave as the successor to [[Gnawty]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Similar rat enemies named [[Sneek]]s appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', and its E3 1996 promotional trailer even shows Neeks appearing in [[Doorstop Dash]], [[Kreeping Klasps]], and [[Squeals on Wheels]], likely as a placeholder.<ref>{{cite|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7X1ZmPrWmw|title=Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble E3 1996 Promotional Trailer|date=November 2, 2013|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 19, 2024|author=RarewareArchives}}</ref> | | {{quote2|Named for the annoying little squeaking sounds they make, these bilge rats infest every corner of [[Crocodile Isle]]. Check out their cool rendered fur!|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' manual, page 28}} |
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| | '''Neeks''' are large, gray rats and enemies that first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, [[Media:DKC2 Manual 28-29.jpg|page 28]].</ref> In each of their appearances, Neeks are one of the weakest enemies and can be defeated from any attack. |
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| | Behaviorally, Neeks act as the successor to [[Gnawty]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', Neeks were succeeded by a different rat enemy, [[Sneek]]. |
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| == History == | | == History == |
| ===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''=== | | ===''Donkey Kong'' series=== |
| Neeks are enemies in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', where their role is identical between both games. Neeks move back and forth only, and make a sound effect similar to a mouse's squeak when encountered by [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]]. A Neek can be defeated either from being hit by a [[barrel]] or another object, being jumped on, or rolled into. Neeks appear in at least one level in every other world except for [[Krazy Kremland]]. Both games use a [[Game Over]] screen that shows a Neek at the bottom left, near Diddy's left leg.
| | ====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''==== |
| | In their debut appearance, Neeks are among the weakest enemies, similar to [[Gnawty]] from the first ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', and only move back and forth in an area. [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] can defeat a Neek, which includes throwing an object, such as a [[barrel]], at them, jumping on them, or rolling into them. When the [[Kong]]s encounter a Neek, it makes a sound that is similar to a mouse's squeak. Neeks appear in every world, and they debut in the first level, [[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Pirate Panic]], as the first enemy encountered by the Kongs. |
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| | In the [[Game Over]] screen, a Neek appears in the lower-left corner, near Diddy's left leg. |
| In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic adaptation of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', several Neeks appear to menace Diddy and Dixie on the [[Gangplank Galleon]]. These Neeks are handily defeated by the [[Kong]]s, who simply jump on them. Later in the comic, a single Neek appears alongside various other monsters in [[K. Rool's Keep]]. In this comic, Neeks were portrayed as being capable of speaking, instead of simply making squeaking sounds. | |
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| ===''Super Mario-kun''=== | | ====''Donkey Kong Land 2''==== |
| [[File:NeekKun.png|thumb|150px|Neek in ''Super Mario-kun'']]
| | Neeks reappear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', where they have the same role as in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. Like their debut appearance, Neeks are first encountered in the first level, [[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Pirate Panic]]. A Neek still appears in the Game Over screen, which was reused from ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. |
| A Neek appears briefly in Volume 14 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. The last part of the book has a series of comics based on ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', including a 'find the differences' activity between several enemies, including Neek.
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| ===''DK'' series=== | | ====''DK: King of Swing'' / ''DK: Jungle Climber''==== |
| Neeks are enemies in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' and ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', behaving identically in both games. They move around on the [[Peg Board]]s, and if [[Donkey Kong]] touches a Neek, he loses a heart of his health. Donkey Kong can defeat a Neek by charging into it. | | Neeks appear in both ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' and ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. They move around on the [[Peg Board]]s, and if [[Donkey Kong]] comes in contact with a Neek, he loses a heart of his health. In both games, Donkey Kong can defeat a Neek by charging into it. |
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| ==Profiles and statistics== | | ===''Club Nintendo''=== |
| ===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''=== | | In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic adaptation of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', several Neeks appear to menace [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]] on the [[Gangplank Galleon]]. These Neeks are handily defeated by the [[Kong]]s, who simply jump on them. Later in the comic, a single Neek appears alongside various other monsters in [[K. Rool's Keep]]. In this comic, Neeks were portrayed as being capable of speaking, instead of simply making squeaking sounds. |
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| |image=[[File:Neek DKC2GBA sprite.png]]
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| *[[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Pirate Panic]]
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| *[[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
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| *[[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Gangplank Galley]]
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| *[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
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| *[[Hot-Head Hop]]
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| *[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Kannon's Klaim]]
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| *[[Lava Lagoon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lava Lagoon]]
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| *[[Red-Hot Ride]]
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| *[[Barrel Bayou (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Barrel Bayou]]
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| *[[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Slime Climb]]
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| *[[Gusty Glade (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Gusty Glade]]
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| *[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Web Woods]]
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| *[[Castle Crush]]
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| *[[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Clapper's Cavern]]
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| *[[Black Ice Battle (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Black Ice Battle]]
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| *[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Animal Antics]]}}
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| |photo_location=Defeat the Neek at the start of Web Woods.
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| | ===''Super Mario-Kun''=== |
| |type=manual | | [[File:NeekKun.png|thumb|150px|Neek in ''Super Mario-Kun'']] |
| |Eng=Named for the annoying little squeaking sounds they make, these bilge rats infest every corner of [[Crocodile Isle]]. Check out their cool rendered fur!''<ref name="manual"/>}}
| | A Neek makes a brief cameo in Volume 14 of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''. The last part of the book has a series of comics based on ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', including a 'find the differences' activity between several enemies, including Neek. |
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| ===''Donkey Kong Land 2''=== | | ==Gallery== |
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| | ===Artwork=== |
| ;Level appearances
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| *[[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Pirate Panic]]
| | Neek DKC2 art.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' |
| *[[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
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| *[[Lockjaw's Locker (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Lockjaw's Locker]]
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| *[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
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| *[[Hothead Hop]]
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| *[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Kannon's Klaim]]
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| *[[Redhot Ride]]
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| *[[Squawks's Shaft (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Squawks's Shaft]]
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| *[[Barrel Bayou (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Barrel Bayou]]
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| *[[Krockhead Klamber (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Krockhead Klamber]]
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| *[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Web Woods]]
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| *[[Windy Well (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Windy Well]]
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| *[[Dungeon Danger]]
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| *[[Chain Link Chamber (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Chain Link Chamber]]
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| *[[Toxic Tower (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Toxic Tower]]
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| *[[Fiery Furnace (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Fiery Furnace]]
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| *[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Animal Antics]]}}
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| ===''DK'' series=== | | ===Sprites=== |
| *'''Level appearances'''
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| **'''''DK: King of Swing''''': [[Contraption Cave]], [[Puzzling Pyramid]], [[Madcap Mine]]
| | Neek DKC2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' |
| **'''''DK: Jungle Climber''''': [[Jungle Beach]], [[Cool Cool Cave]], [[Tropical Treetops (DK: Jungle Climber)|Tropical Treetops]], [[Toybox]], [[Glass Labyrinth 2]]
| | Neek DKL2.png|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' |
| | Neek DKC2GBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA) |
| | Neek-DKKOS.png|''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' |
| | Neek DKJC sprite.png|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' |
| | </gallery> |
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| ==Gallery== | | ===Screenshots=== |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| Neek DKC2 art.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' artwork
| | Game Over DKC2.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' |
| Neek DKC2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' sprite
| | Pirate Panic DKL2.png|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' |
| PiratePanicAttackedSNES.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
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| Castle Crush DKC2 screenshot.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
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| Black Ice Battle DKC2 Klampons and Neeks.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
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| Game Over DKC2.png|Game Over screen from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
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| Neek DKL2.png|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' sprite
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| Dungeon Danger DKL2 Neek.png|''Donkey Kong Land 2''
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| Neek-DKKOS.png|''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' sprite
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| Madcap Mine DKKoS Neeks.png|''DK: King of Swing''
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| Neek DKJC sprite.png|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' sprite
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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| |Spa=Neek | | |Spa=Neek |
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| |Ita=Nik | | |Ita=Nik |
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| }} | | }} |
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| | ==Trivia== |
| | *In early footage of ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', particularly the E3 1996 promotional trailer, [[Kiddy Kong]] is shown fighting Neeks rather than Sneeks in the levels [[Doorstop Dash]], [[Kreeping Klasps]], and [[Squeals on Wheels]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7X1ZmPrWmw E3 1996 Promotional Trailer]</ref> |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
