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[[Image:Floatsam.jpg|thumb|200px|A blue '''Floatsam'''.]]
{{species infobox
'''Floatsam''' are spotted stingrays that inhabit the waters of [[Crocodile Isle]]. Their name is derived from the word "flotsam", which is leftovers from a shipwreck; many walkthroughs and guides even erroneously call this creature '''Flotsam''', which is how it is spelled in the cast list of both ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' and ''Donkey Kong Land 2''.
|image=[[File:Flotsam.jpg|200px]]<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]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
|comparable=[[Manta]]
}}
'''Flotsams''' are [[List of enemies|enemies]] introduced in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. These spotted stingrays inhabit the waters of [[Crocodile Isle]]. Their name is derived from the word "flotsam", which is leftovers from a shipwreck.
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
Flotsams are enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. They behave identically in both games. Flotsams are common underwater enemies appearing in nearly every water-involved level. They simply float through the water and make no real effort in attacking [[Diddy Kong]] or [[Dixie Kong]]. However if the [[Kong]]s are in the path of a Flotsam, it will continue to swim forward, not needing to avoid contact. Flotsams can be defeated from [[Enguarde]] only.
 
Flotsams appear in blue and green varieties in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' only. Blue Flotsam swim in only one direction, while the green Flotsam can change their direction from left to right, especially after reaching a wall. In the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], the blue and green Flotsams were changed to purple and yellow, respectively.
 
===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:FlotsamKun.png|thumb|Flotsam in ''Super Mario-kun'']]
A Flotsam 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 Flotsam.
 
===''Donkey Konga 3 JP''===
In ''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]'', Flotsam makes a cameo appearance in Freestyle Zone, as one of the enemies whose artwork appears on screen as the player hits the [[Nintendo GameCube#DK Bongos|DK Bongos]].
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Floatsams come in two colors: blue and green. Blue Floatsam swim in only one direction, while the green Floatsam can change their direction from left to right; they generally do this when they reach a wall.
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
{{DKC GBA enemy
|game=dkc2
|name=Flotsam
|image=[[File:DKC2 GBA Purple Flotsam.png]] [[File:DKC2 GBA Yellow Flotsam.png]]
|worlds=[[Gangplank Galleon (world)|Gangplank Galleon]]<br>[[Crocodile Cauldron]]<br>[[Krem Quay]]<br>[[K. Rool's Keep]]<br>[[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lost World]]
|levels=[[Lockjaw's Locker (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lockjaw's Locker]]<br>[[Lava Lagoon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lava Lagoon]]<br>[[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Glimmer's Galleon]]<br>[[Arctic Abyss (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Arctic Abyss]]<br>[[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Clapper's Cavern]]<br>[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Animal Antics]]
|page=4
|photo_location=In [[Lockjaw's Locker (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lockjaw's Locker]], after the letter G
}}


==History==
{{multilang profile
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
|type=manual
A Floatsam-like boss appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', by the name, [[Wild Sting]], a giant stingray boss. It is able to move above water, and must be jumped on several times to be defeated. Alternatively, this stingray could be the creative inspiration or the forerunner of Floatsam.
|Eng=Floatsam{{sic}} is a stingray that cruises ceaselessly back and forth.<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' manual|page=29|language=en-us|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>}}
 
==Gallery==
{{Main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Flotsam DKC2 blue.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (blue)
Flotsam DKC2 green.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (green)
Flotsam DKL2.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Land 2''
</gallery>


===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest===
==Names in other languages==
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Floatsam are one of the most common underwater enemies in the game, encountered in almost every water-involved level. They simply float through the water oblivious, and make no real effort in attacking [[Diddy Kong]] or [[Dixie Kong]]. However if the [[Kong]]s are in the path of a Floatsam, it will continue to swim forward, no needing to avoid contact. Floatsam can only be defeated with help from [[Enguarde the Swordfish]].
{{foreign names
|Jap=フロートサム
|JapR=Furōtosamu
|JapM=Flotsam
|Ger=Floatsam
|GerM=Floatsam
|Spa=Flotsam
}}


===''Donkey Kong Land 2===
==References==
Floatsam also appears in ''Donkey Kong Country 2's'' pseudo-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. There is no difference between these Floatsam and those of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''.
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[[Category:Donkey Kong Enemies]]
[[Category:Rays]]
[[Category:Underwater Creatures]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest enemies]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Species]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Land 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Submerged Seadogs]]
[[Category:Donkey Konga 3 JP]]
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Latest revision as of 10:26, December 3, 2024

Flotsam
A Flotsam
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance Donkey Konga 3 JP (cameo) (2005)
Comparable

Flotsams are enemies introduced in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. These spotted stingrays inhabit the waters of Crocodile Isle. Their name is derived from the word "flotsam", which is leftovers from a shipwreck.

History[edit]

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

Flotsams are enemies in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2. They behave identically in both games. Flotsams are common underwater enemies appearing in nearly every water-involved level. They simply float through the water and make no real effort in attacking Diddy Kong or Dixie Kong. However if the Kongs are in the path of a Flotsam, it will continue to swim forward, not needing to avoid contact. Flotsams can be defeated from Enguarde only.

Flotsams appear in blue and green varieties in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest only. Blue Flotsam swim in only one direction, while the green Flotsam can change their direction from left to right, especially after reaching a wall. In the remake, the blue and green Flotsams were changed to purple and yellow, respectively.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Flotsam
Flotsam in Super Mario-kun

A Flotsam 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 Flotsam.

Donkey Konga 3 JP[edit]

In Donkey Konga 3 JP, Flotsam makes a cameo appearance in Freestyle Zone, as one of the enemies whose artwork appears on screen as the player hits the DK Bongos.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

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

Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) enemy
Flotsam
Flotsam (purple) Flotsam (yellow)
Worlds Gangplank Galleon
Crocodile Cauldron
Krem Quay
K. Rool's Keep
Lost World 		Levels Lockjaw's Locker
Lava Lagoon
Glimmer's Galleon
Arctic Abyss
Clapper's Cavern
Animal Antics
Scrapbook page 4 Photograph location In Lockjaw's Locker, after the letter G


  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      Floatsam[sic] is a stingray that cruises ceaselessly back and forth.[1]

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Flotsam.
  • Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (blue)

    Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (blue)

  • Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (green)

    Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (green)

  • Sprite from Donkey Kong Land 2

    Sprite from Donkey Kong Land 2

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese フロートサム[?]
Furōtosamu 		Flotsam
German Floatsam[?] Floatsam
Spanish Flotsam[?] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29.
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Protagonists Cranky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Swanky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Expresso • Glimmer • Quawks • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter
Bosses Krow • Kleever • Kudgel • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kerozene • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Cat O' 9 Tails • Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Kutlass • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Screech • Shuri • Snapjaw • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Crocodile Cauldron Hot-Head Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Red-Hot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Kleever's Kiln
Krem Quay Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Bramble Blast • Kudgel's Kontest
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Scramble • Rickety Race • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Haunted Hall • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Castle Crush • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
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Donkey Kong Land 2
Protagonists Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter • Quawks
Bosses Krow • Kleever • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Lockjaw • Necky • Neek • Puftup • Shuri • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Krem Cauldron Hothead Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Redhot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Kleaver's Kiln
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Blast • Rickety Race • Bramble Scramble • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Krazy Koaster • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Dungeon Danger • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Barrels Animal Barrel • Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Light Barrel • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster • Rope • Star • Toxic waste
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