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[[Image:Swirlwind Storm.png|thumb|[[Diddy Kong]] about to land on a '''Whirlwind Tire'''.]]
|image=[[File:Swirlwind 01.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Land''
A '''Whirlwind Tire''' is, as it's name suggests, a type of [[tire]], which appears in the [[Game Boy]] game, ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. They first appear in [[Snake Charmer's Challenge]], but only for a brief moment. However, they are found again in the level, [[Whirlwind Storm]], and are the main obstacles of the stage.  
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
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A '''Swirlwind''',<ref name=engmanual>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Donkey Kong Land'' instruction booklet|page=21}}</ref> also named '''Tornado''',<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=February 1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 69|page=91}}</ref> is an [[List of enemies|enemy]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. These [[tornado]]-like enemies are first encountered in [[Snake Charmer's Challenge]] briefly, and later appear in another level with their name, [[Swirlwind Storm]], where they are the main obstacle and feature. Swirlwinds can be bounced on by [[Donkey Kong]] or [[Diddy Kong]], and they continue to move while the [[Kong]]s do so. A Swirlwind continues following the [[Kong]]s before eventually falling into a pit. There are instances where the Kongs can bounce on Swirlwinds to reach higher areas, out of reach items, and even a [[Bonus Level]]. A Swirlwind damages the Kong if touched from the side, and may also cause the Kongs to fall in an abyss when it drops down into one. Swirlwinds sometimes obscure a nearby item, such as a [[K-O-N-G Letters|K-O-N-G Letter]].


Whirlwind Tires are not like ordinary tires from the game. These tires begin to move as soon as the Kongs jump on them. They will continue to follow the heroes throughout the level, until it falls into a hole or abyss. With Whirlwind Tires, the Kongs can collect items high in the air, and even get into [[Bonus Level]]s with their aid. They can also reach high ledges or ropes with these special tires. Although Whirlwind Tires help the monkeys, they can also damage them. If one of the heroes touch the side of them, they'll get damaged easily. They may also cause the Kongs to fall in an abyss if they aren't careful when it drops down.  
==Profiles==
{{multilang profile
|type=manual
|Eng=The Swirlwind can either help or hinder Kong's progress, depending on how you approach it. Jump on top, and it serves as a convenient, if a bit swirly, moving platform. Approach it from the side, and you'll be damaged by its windy vortex.<ref name="engmanual"/>}}


[[category:Donkey Kong Items]]
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Swirlwind.gif|Animated sprites
Swirlwind Storm.png|[[Diddy Kong]] about to land on a Swirlwind
Swirlwind DKL bouncing.png|Diddy bouncing off a Swirlwind
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jpn=トルネード<ref>[[Media:SuperDonkeyKongGB guide.jpg|''Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book'']]{{page needed}}</ref>
|JpnR=Torunēdo
|JpnM=Tornado
|Ita=Turbine<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' Italian booklet|page=21}}</ref>
|ItaM=Whirlwind
}}
 
==References==
<references/>
 
{{DKL}}
[[Category:Donkey Kong Land enemies]]
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Latest revision as of 17:25, January 7, 2025

Swirlwind
Swirlwind 01.png
Artwork from Donkey Kong Land
First appearance Donkey Kong Land (1995)

A Swirlwind,[1] also named Tornado,[2] is an enemy in Donkey Kong Land. These tornado-like enemies are first encountered in Snake Charmer's Challenge briefly, and later appear in another level with their name, Swirlwind Storm, where they are the main obstacle and feature. Swirlwinds can be bounced on by Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong, and they continue to move while the Kongs do so. A Swirlwind continues following the Kongs before eventually falling into a pit. There are instances where the Kongs can bounce on Swirlwinds to reach higher areas, out of reach items, and even a Bonus Level. A Swirlwind damages the Kong if touched from the side, and may also cause the Kongs to fall in an abyss when it drops down into one. Swirlwinds sometimes obscure a nearby item, such as a K-O-N-G Letter.

Profiles

  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      The Swirlwind can either help or hinder Kong's progress, depending on how you approach it. Jump on top, and it serves as a convenient, if a bit swirly, moving platform. Approach it from the side, and you'll be damaged by its windy vortex.[1]

Gallery

  • Animated sprites

    Animated sprites

  • Diddy Kong about to land on a Swirlwind

    Diddy Kong about to land on a Swirlwind

  • Diddy bouncing off a Swirlwind

    Diddy bouncing off a Swirlwind

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese トルネード[3]
Torunēdo 		Tornado
Italian Turbine[4] Whirlwind

References

  1. ^ a b 1995. Donkey Kong Land instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 21.
  2. ^ February 1995. Nintendo Power Volume 69. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 91.
  3. ^ Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book[page number needed]
  4. ^ Donkey Kong Land Italian booklet. Page 21.
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Donkey Kong Land
Playable characters Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong
Items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Blast Barrel • Buddy Barrel • Continue Point • End of stage • Explosive barrel • KONG Letters • Kong Token • Rock • Steel keg • Life Balloon • TNT Barrel
Animal Friends Expresso • Rambi
Bosses Wild Sting • Giant Clam • Hard Hat • King K. Rool
Enemies Army • Basket of snakes • Chomps • Clambo • Fangfish • Flapper • Gloop • Gnawty • Hogwash the Flying Pig • Klaptrap • Kritter • Krusha • Mincer • Mini-Necky • Necky • Nemo • Slippa • Swirlwind • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Ahoy! Jungle Jaunt • Freezing Fun • Simian Swing • Deck Trek • Rope Ravine • Tire Trail • Riggin' Rumble • Congo Carnage • Arctic Barrel Arsenal • Wild Sting Fling
Kremlantis Tricky Temple • Kremlantis Kaos • Reef Rampage • Snake Charmer's Challenge • Chomp's Coliseum • Nautilus Chase • Swirlwind Storm • Seabed Showdown
Monkey Mountains & Chimpanzee Clouds Pot Hole Panic • Mountain Mayhem • Track Attack • Spiky Tire Trail • Sky High Caper • Landslide Leap • Collapsing Clouds • Mad Mole Holes
Big Ape City Construction Site Fight • Kong Krazy • Balloon Barrage • Fast Barrel Blast • Skyscraper Caper • Button Barrel Blast • Oil Drum Slum • K. Rool's Kingdom
Miscellaneous Ask Uncle Tusk • Gallery
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