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The Coconut Shooter resembles a hollowed-out log with a with twig sticking out of it; the twig is possibly the weapon's crosshair. As the name implies, the Coconut Shooter is capable of shooting coconuts. | The Coconut Shooter resembles a hollowed-out log with a with twig sticking out of it; the twig is possibly the weapon's crosshair. As the name implies, the Coconut Shooter is capable of shooting coconuts. | ||
The Coconut Shooter can be purchased by Donkey Kong from [[Funky Kong]] for three [[Banana Coin]]s at [[Funky's Armory]] in the area [[Jungle Japes]], the first area of ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. With the Coconut Shooter, Donkey gains the ability to shoot [[Banana Balloon]]s, hit Coconut Switches and snipe enemies from afar. | The Coconut Shooter can be purchased by Donkey Kong from [[Funky Kong]] for three [[Banana Coin]]s at [[Funky's Armory]] in the area [[Jungle Japes]], the first area of ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. With the Coconut Shooter, Donkey gains the ability to shoot [[Banana Balloon]]s, hit [[Target Switch|Coconut Switches]] and snipe enemies from afar. | ||
Further into ''Donkey Kong 64'', special upgrades to the Coconut Shooter (as well as other weapons) can be purchased at | Further into ''Donkey Kong 64'', special upgrades to the Coconut Shooter (as well as other weapons) can be purchased at Funky's Armory. Some of these upgrades include a larger ammo capacity, a sniper scope, and enemy-seeking ammo. | ||
Interestingly, beta-screenshots of ''Donkey Kong 64'' showed that the Coconut Shooter was originally going to be a weapon similar to a double-barrel shotgun. | Interestingly, beta-screenshots of ''Donkey Kong 64'' showed that the Coconut Shooter was originally going to be a weapon similar to a double-barrel shotgun. | ||
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* In the game's official artwork, Donkey Kong is shown holding the Coconut Shooter only with his right hand and about to trigger it. In the game, he holds it with both hands and uses his left hand to trigger it, but holds it only in his right hand when after runs out of Melon Slices. | * In the game's official artwork, Donkey Kong is shown holding the Coconut Shooter only with his right hand and about to trigger it. In the game, he holds it with both hands and uses his left hand to trigger it, but holds it only in his right hand when after runs out of [[Watermelon|Melon Slices]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:47, November 1, 2012
The Coconut Shooter (called the Coconut Gun in the DK Rap) is the name of Donkey Kong's personal weapon in Donkey Kong 64.
The Coconut Shooter resembles a hollowed-out log with a with twig sticking out of it; the twig is possibly the weapon's crosshair. As the name implies, the Coconut Shooter is capable of shooting coconuts.
The Coconut Shooter can be purchased by Donkey Kong from Funky Kong for three Banana Coins at Funky's Armory in the area Jungle Japes, the first area of Donkey Kong 64. With the Coconut Shooter, Donkey gains the ability to shoot Banana Balloons, hit Coconut Switches and snipe enemies from afar.
Further into Donkey Kong 64, special upgrades to the Coconut Shooter (as well as other weapons) can be purchased at Funky's Armory. Some of these upgrades include a larger ammo capacity, a sniper scope, and enemy-seeking ammo.
Interestingly, beta-screenshots of Donkey Kong 64 showed that the Coconut Shooter was originally going to be a weapon similar to a double-barrel shotgun.
Trivia
- In the game's official artwork, Donkey Kong is shown holding the Coconut Shooter only with his right hand and about to trigger it. In the game, he holds it with both hands and uses his left hand to trigger it, but holds it only in his right hand when after runs out of Melon Slices.
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