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'''Simian Spring''' | '''Simian Spring''' is a special ability used by [[Diddy Kong]] from a [[Cranky's Kong Pad|Diddy Pad]] in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. Diddy can learn this ability after buying a potion from [[Cranky's Lab]] in [[Frantic Factory]] for seven [[Banana Bunch Coin]]s. | ||
When Diddy is standing on a Diddy Pad, the player can press {{button|n64|Z}} to make him spring off the ground with his tail and perform a high jump, allowing him to reach higher areas. | |||
The scientific name of Simian Spring is ''Leapus Largium'', a play on the words "Leap" and "Large". | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Simian Spring is similar in execution and function to the Shock Jump from ''Banjo-Kazooie'', another game developed by Rareware. | *The Simian Spring is similar in execution and function to the [[jiggywikki:Shock Spring Jump|Shock Spring Jump]] from ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Kazooie|Banjo-Kazooie]]'', another game developed by Rareware. | ||
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[[Category:Donkey Kong 64 Moves]] | [[Category:Donkey Kong 64 Moves]] | ||
Revision as of 14:48, March 5, 2019
Simian Spring is a special ability used by Diddy Kong from a Diddy Pad in Donkey Kong 64. Diddy can learn this ability after buying a potion from Cranky's Lab in Frantic Factory for seven Banana Bunch Coins.
When Diddy is standing on a Diddy Pad, the player can press 
to make him spring off the ground with his tail and perform a high jump, allowing him to reach higher areas.
The scientific name of Simian Spring is Leapus Largium, a play on the words "Leap" and "Large".
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スプリングテール[?] Supuringu Tēru |
Spring Tail | |
| French | Saut Simiesque[?] | Simian Jump |
Trivia
- The Simian Spring is similar in execution and function to the Shock Spring Jump from Banjo-Kazooie, another game developed by Rareware.
