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|image=[[File:Sneek.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Sneek from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
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|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
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|latest_appearance=''Donkey Kong Country 3'' ([[Game Boy Advance|GBA]]) ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
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{{quote2|Sneaky rat baddy who scares Ellie if she ever sees him.|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' manual, page 19}}
'''Sneeks''', also referred to as '''Squeals''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 90|date=November 1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=American English|page=28 and 29}}</ref> are big rat enemies which first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and later return in ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. Sneeks are one of the weakest enemies in both games, and always move around in a back and forth pattern. In this regard, they behave as the successor of two rodent enemies: [[Neek]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and [[Gnawty|Gnawties]] from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Sneeks appear in various environments, commonly mills, forests, jungles, and mountain ranges.
'''Sneeks''', also referred to as '''Squeals''',<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 90, pages 28 and 29.</ref> are big rats and enemies who appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. Sneeks are one of the weakest enemies in both games, and always move around in a back and forth pattern. In this regard, they act as the successor to two rodent enemies from the previous two games: [[Neek]]s from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and [[Gnawty|Gnawties]] from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.  
 
Contrasting Neeks' more cartoony appearance, Sneeks have a more realistic and menacing appearance. In ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', Sneeks have gray fur, although official artwork shows them with brown fur. Sneeks have a battered appearance due to having notches on both ears.


Contrasting Neeks' more cartoony appearance, Sneeks have a more realistic and menacing appearance. In ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', Sneeks have gray fur, although official artwork shows it with brown fur. Sneeks have a battered appearance due to having notches on both ears.
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''===
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''===
[[File:Murky Mill.png|thumb|Ellie gets scared of a Sneek in Murky Mill]]
[[File:Murky Mill.png|thumb|Ellie gets scared of a Sneek in Murky Mill]]
Sneeks first appear in ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''.
In ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', Sneeks play a major role in a few levels, the first of which is [[Murky Mill]]; the level shows that [[Ellie]] is scared of Sneeks. Since most of the level is dark, Ellie does not get scared of Sneeks unless they are shown underneath a spotlight. If Ellie approaches a Sneek under a spotlight, she gets scared and runs a short distance away. Ellie can only pass a Sneek in a spotlight if she picks up a nearby [[barrel]] and throws it at the enemy. [[Squeals on Wheels]] is the second level where Sneeks have a major appearance. In the level, each Sneek is running in a large, wooden mill. [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] can only pass through a nearby gate if they defeat the Sneek corresponding to it. The [[Kong]]s can only defeat these Sneeks by throwing a [[Steel Keg]] at them. Every Sneek must be defeated for the final door to open. The third level is [[Stampede Sprint]], which also revolves around Ellie's fear of them. Near the start of the level, Ellie sees three Sneeks, which gives her a big scare. As a result, Ellie stampedes away for most of the level.


They play a major role in a few levels, the first of which is [[Murky Mill]]; the level shows that [[Ellie]] is scared of Sneeks. Because most of the level is dark, Ellie does not get scared of Sneeks unless they are shown underneath a spotlight. If Ellie approaches a Sneek under a spotlight, she gets scared and runs a short distance away. Ellie can only pass a Sneek in a spotlight if she picks up a nearby [[barrel]] and throws it at the enemy.
In [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]], a photograph of Sneek appears under the "[[Terrorfirma Tuff Guys]]" enemy class.


[[Squeals on Wheels]] is the second level where Sneeks have a major appearance. In the level, each Sneek is running in a large, wooden mill. [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] can only pass through a nearby gate if they defeat the Sneek corresponding to it. The [[Kong]]s can only defeat these Sneeks by throwing a [[Steel Keg]] at them. Every Sneek must be defeated for the final door to open.
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Sneeks have the same sound effect as Neeks from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. In the original game, Sneeks are sped up and higher-pitched.


The third level is [[Stampede Sprint]], which also revolves around Ellie's fear of them. Near the start of the level, Ellie sees three Sneeks, which gives her a big scare. As a result, Ellie stampedes away for most of the level.
===''Donkey Kong Land III''===
In ''Donkey Kong Land III'', Sneeks appear in almost every level. Sneeks retain their behavior and patterns from ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Unlike before, Ellie is no longer scared of Sneeks.


Sneeks appear in various environments, including mills, forests, jungles, and mountain ranges. They mostly appear in the earlier levels:
==Profiles and statistics==
*[[Lakeside Limbo]]
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
*[[Doorstop Dash]]
====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
*[[Murky Mill]]
*'''Instruction manual:''' ''Sneaky rat baddy who scares Ellie if she ever sees him.''<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' instruction booklet|page=19|date=1996|language=American English|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>
*[[Barrel Shield Bust-Up]]
*'''Level appearances'''
*[[Riverside Race]]
**[[Lakeside Limbo]]
*[[Squeals on Wheels]]
**[[Doorstop Dash]]
*[[Springin' Spiders]]
**[[Murky Mill]]
*[[Ripsaw Rage]]
**[[Barrel Shield Bust-Up]]
*[[Krevice Kreepers]]
**[[Riverside Race]]
*[[Stormy Seas]] (Game Boy Advance version only)
**[[Squeals on Wheels]]
*[[Stampede Sprint]]
**[[Springin' Spiders]]
In [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]], a photograph of Sneek appears under the "[[Terrorfirma Tuff Guys]]" enemy class.
**[[Ripsaw Rage]]
**[[Krevice Kreepers]]
**[[Stampede Sprint]]


In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Sneeks have the same sound effect as Neeks from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. In the original game, Sneeks are sped up and higher-pitched.
====''Donkey Kong Country 3'' (Game Boy Advance)====
*'''Level appearances'''
**[[Lakeside Limbo]]
**[[Doorstop Dash]]
**[[Murky Mill]]
**[[Springin' Spiders]]
**[[Riverside Race]]
**[[Squeals on Wheels]]
**[[Barrel Shield Bust-Up]]
**[[Ripsaw Rage]]
**[[Krevice Kreepers]]
**[[Stormy Seas]]
**[[Stampede Sprint]]


===''Donkey Kong Land III''===
===''Donkey Kong Land III''===
In ''Donkey Kong Land III'', Sneeks appear in almost every level. Sneeks retain their behavior and patterns from ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Ellie is no longer scared of Sneeks.
*'''Level appearances'''
 
**[[Red Wharf]]
Sneeks appear in the following levels:
**[[Ford Knocks]]
*[[Red Wharf]]
**[[Total Rekoil]]
*[[Ford Knocks]]
**[[Koco Channel]]
*[[Total Rekoil]]
**[[Liftshaft Lottery]]
*[[Koco Channel]]
**[[Jetty Jitters]]
*[[Liftshaft Lottery]]
**[[Riverbank Riot]]
*[[Jetty Jitters]]
**[[Miller Instinct]]
*[[Riverbank Riot]]
**[[Rocketeer Rally]]
*[[Miller Instinct]]
**[[Vertigo Verge]]
*[[Rocketeer Rally]]
**[[Surface Tension]]
*[[Vertigo Verge]]
**[[Redwood Rampage]]
*[[Surface Tension]]
**[[Jungle Jeopardy]]
*[[Redwood Rampage]]
**[[Footloose Falls]]
*[[Jungle Jeopardy]]
**[[Karbine Kaos]]
*[[Footloose Falls]]
**[[Simian Shimmy]]
*[[Karbine Kaos]]
**[[Tropical Tightropes]]
*[[Simian Shimmy]]
**[[Clifftop Critters]]
*[[Tropical Tightropes]]
**[[Rickety Rapids]]
*[[Clifftop Critters]]
**[[Bazuka Bombard]]
*[[Rickety Rapids]]
**[[Stalagmite Frights]]
*[[Bazuka Bombard]]
**[[Kuchuka Karnage]]
*[[Stalagmite Frights]]
**[[Haunted Hollows]]
*[[Kuchuka Karnage]]
**[[Rainforest Rumble]]
*[[Haunted Hollows]]
**[[Barrel Boulevard]]
*[[Rainforest Rumble]]
**[[Ghoulish Grotto]]
*[[Barrel Boulevard]]
*[[Ghoulish Grotto]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Latest revision as of 03:52, November 27, 2024

Not to be confused with Neek.
Sneek
A Sneek
Artwork of a Sneek from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance) (2005)

Sneeks, also referred to as Squeals,[1] are big rat enemies which first appear in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and later return in Donkey Kong Land III. Sneeks are one of the weakest enemies in both games, and always move around in a back and forth pattern. In this regard, they behave as the successor of two rodent enemies: Neeks from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Gnawties from Donkey Kong Country. Sneeks appear in various environments, commonly mills, forests, jungles, and mountain ranges.

Contrasting Neeks' more cartoony appearance, Sneeks have a more realistic and menacing appearance. In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Sneeks have gray fur, although official artwork shows them with brown fur. Sneeks have a battered appearance due to having notches on both ears.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble![edit]

Ellie is spooked by a Sneek at the Murky Mill.
Ellie gets scared of a Sneek in Murky Mill

In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Sneeks play a major role in a few levels, the first of which is Murky Mill; the level shows that Ellie is scared of Sneeks. Since most of the level is dark, Ellie does not get scared of Sneeks unless they are shown underneath a spotlight. If Ellie approaches a Sneek under a spotlight, she gets scared and runs a short distance away. Ellie can only pass a Sneek in a spotlight if she picks up a nearby barrel and throws it at the enemy. Squeals on Wheels is the second level where Sneeks have a major appearance. In the level, each Sneek is running in a large, wooden mill. Dixie Kong and Kiddy Kong can only pass through a nearby gate if they defeat the Sneek corresponding to it. The Kongs can only defeat these Sneeks by throwing a Steel Keg at them. Every Sneek must be defeated for the final door to open. The third level is Stampede Sprint, which also revolves around Ellie's fear of them. Near the start of the level, Ellie sees three Sneeks, which gives her a big scare. As a result, Ellie stampedes away for most of the level.

In Dixie Kong's Photo Album, a photograph of Sneek appears under the "Terrorfirma Tuff Guys" enemy class.

In the Game Boy Advance remake, Sneeks have the same sound effect as Neeks from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. In the original game, Sneeks are sped up and higher-pitched.

Donkey Kong Land III[edit]

In Donkey Kong Land III, Sneeks appear in almost every level. Sneeks retain their behavior and patterns from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Unlike before, Ellie is no longer scared of Sneeks.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Donkey Kong Country series[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble![edit]

Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)[edit]

Donkey Kong Land III[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スニーク[?]
Sunīku
Sneek
French Couineurs[3] Squeakers
Italian Sneek[?] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ November 1996. Nintendo Power Volume 90. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 28 and 29.
  2. ^ 1996. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 19.
  3. ^ French name of Squeals on Wheels