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|image=[[File:Neek.jpg|250px]]
|image=[[File:Neek.jpg|250px]]<br>Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
|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]])
|variants=[[Sneek]]
|derived_subjects=[[Sneek]]
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{{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}}
'''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>
== History ==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
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.


'''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.
===''Club Nintendo''===
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.


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]].
===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:NeekKun.png|thumb|150px|Neek in ''Super Mario-kun'']]
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.


== History ==
===''DK'' series===
===''Donkey Kong'' series===
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.
====''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.


In the [[Game Over]] screen, a Neek appears in the lower-left corner, near Diddy's left leg.
==Profiles and statistics==
 
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
====''Donkey Kong Land 2''====
{{DKC GBA enemy
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''.
|game=dkc2
|name=Neek
|image=[[File:Neek DKC2GBA sprite.png]]
|worlds=All except [[Krazy Kremland]]
|levels=
{{columns|count=2|
*[[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Pirate Panic]]
*[[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
*[[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Gangplank Galley]]
*[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
*[[Hot-Head Hop]]
*[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Kannon's Klaim]]
*[[Lava Lagoon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lava Lagoon]]
*[[Red-Hot Ride]]
*[[Barrel Bayou (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Barrel Bayou]]
*[[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Slime Climb]]
*[[Gusty Glade (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Gusty Glade]]
*[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Web Woods]]
*[[Castle Crush]]
*[[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Clapper's Cavern]]
*[[Black Ice Battle (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Black Ice Battle]]
*[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Animal Antics]]}}
|page=1
|photo_location=Defeat the Neek at the start of Web Woods.  
}}


====''DK: King of Swing'' / ''DK: Jungle Climber''====
{{multilang profile
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.
|type=manual
|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"/>}}


===''Club Nintendo''===
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
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.
{{columns|count=2|
;Level appearances
*[[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Pirate Panic]]
*[[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
*[[Lockjaw's Locker (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Lockjaw's Locker]]
*[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
*[[Hothead Hop]]
*[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Kannon's Klaim]]
*[[Redhot Ride]]
*[[Squawks's Shaft (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Squawks's Shaft]]
*[[Barrel Bayou (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Barrel Bayou]]
*[[Krockhead Klamber (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Krockhead Klamber]]
*[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Web Woods]]
*[[Windy Well (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Windy Well]]
*[[Dungeon Danger]]
*[[Chain Link Chamber (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Chain Link Chamber]]
*[[Toxic Tower (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Toxic Tower]]
*[[Fiery Furnace (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Fiery Furnace]]
*[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Animal Antics]]}}


===''Super Mario-Kun''===
===''DK'' series===
[[File:NeekKun.png|thumb|150px|right|Neek in ''Super Mario-Kun'']]
*'''Level appearances'''
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.
**'''''DK: King of Swing''''': [[Contraption Cave]], [[Puzzling Pyramid]], [[Madcap Mine]]
{{br|right}}
**'''''DK: Jungle Climber''''': [[Jungle Beach]], [[Cool Cool Cave]], [[Tropical Treetops (DK: Jungle Climber)|Tropical Treetops]], [[Toybox]], [[Glass Labyrinth 2]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Neek DKC2 art.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
Neek DKC2 art.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' artwork
</gallery>
Neek DKC2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' sprite
 
PiratePanicAttackedSNES.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
===Sprites===
Castle Crush DKC2 screenshot.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
<gallery>
Black Ice Battle DKC2 Klampons and Neeks.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Neek DKC2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Game Over DKC2.png|Game Over screen from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Neek DKL2.png|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
Neek DKL2.png|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' sprite
Neek DKC2GBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA)
Dungeon Danger DKL2 Neek.png|''Donkey Kong Land 2''
Neek-DKKOS.png|''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
Neek-DKKOS.png|''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' sprite
Neek DKJC sprite.png|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
Madcap Mine DKKoS Neeks.png|''DK: King of Swing''
Neek DKJC sprite.png|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' sprite
</gallery>
</gallery>


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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>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 12:41, September 5, 2024

Not to be confused with Sneek.
Neek
A Neek
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance DK: Jungle Climber (2007)
Derived subjects

Neeks are enemies introduced in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.[1] These large, gray rats behave as the successor to Gnawtys from Donkey Kong Country. Similar rat enemies named Sneeks 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.[2]

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest / Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

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.

Club Nintendo[edit]

In the 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 Kongs, 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.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Neek
Neek in Super Mario-kun

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.

DK series[edit]

Neeks are enemies in DK: King of Swing and DK: Jungle Climber, behaving identically in both games. They move around on the Peg Boards, and if Donkey Kong touches a Neek, he loses a heart of his health. Donkey Kong can defeat a Neek by charging into it.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) enemy
Neek
Neek in Donkey Kong Country 2 for the Game Boy Advance
Worlds All except Krazy Kremland Levels
Scrapbook page 1 Photograph location Defeat the Neek at the start of Web Woods.


  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      Named for the annoying little squeaking sounds they make, these bilge rats infest every corner of Crocodile Isle. Check out their cool rendered fur![1]

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

DK series[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ニーク[?]
Nīku
Neek
Italian Nik[?] -
Spanish Neek[?] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 28Media:DKC2 Manual 28-29.jpg.
  2. ^ RarewareArchives (November 2, 2013). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble E3 1996 Promotional Trailer. YouTube. Retrieved May 19, 2024.