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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 Coin|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". | |||
The Simian Spring is one of three Cranky Kong moves that are not actually required to beat ''Donkey Kong 64'', as it is not required in [[Hideout Helm]] or Diddy's section of the final battle against [[King K. Rool]], nor is it required to rescue [[Tiny Kong]] or majorly advance in any level. The other two are [[Baboon Balloon]] and [[Strong Kong]], which must be purchased anyway so that the [[OrangStand Sprint]] and [[Gorilla Grab]] can be unlocked. | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|JapM=Spring Tail | |JapM=Spring Tail | ||
|Fre=Saut Simiesque | |Fre=Saut Simiesque | ||
|FreM=Simian Jump}} | |FreM=Simian Jump | ||
}} | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*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]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:21, October 2, 2023
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".
The Simian Spring is one of three Cranky Kong moves that are not actually required to beat Donkey Kong 64, as it is not required in Hideout Helm or Diddy's section of the final battle against King K. Rool, nor is it required to rescue Tiny Kong or majorly advance in any level. The other two are Baboon Balloon and Strong Kong, which must be purchased anyway so that the OrangStand Sprint and Gorilla Grab can be unlocked.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スプリングテール[?] Supuringu Tēru |
Spring Tail | |
| French | Saut Simiesque[?] | Simian Jump |
Trivia[edit]
- The Simian Spring is similar in execution and function to the Shock Spring Jump from Banjo-Kazooie, another game developed by Rareware.
