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{{location-infobox
{{location infobox
|image=MonkeyMuseum.png
|image=[[File:Monkey Museum DKC2.png|200px]]<br>[[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] talking to [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]]<br>[[File:Cranky's Hut DKC2 GBA.png|200px]]<br>The menu in the Game Boy Advance version
|captipn=[[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] talking to [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]].
|width=256
|greaterloc=[[Crocodile Isle]]
|capital=
|ruler=[[Cranky Kong]]
|inhabitants=[[Cranky Kong]]
|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=
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|greater_location=[[Crocodile Isle]]
|owner=[[Cranky Kong]]
}}
}}
The '''Monkey Museum''' is a site where [[Cranky Kong]] has taken up residence in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. There are actually several Monkey Museums, with one in each world of [[Crocodile Isle]], except [[the Flying Krock]].
{{quote|Look at all this junk in here! Treat my home like a trash can they do! No respect for their elders, that's the trouble...|[[Cranky Kong]]|[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]}}
The '''Monkey Museum''', alternatively '''Cranky's Monkey Museum'''<ref name=manual>{{cite|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|page=26|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> and renamed '''[[Cranky's Hut]]''' in the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], is a site where [[Cranky Kong]] has taken up residence in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. There is an establishment in every area of [[Crocodile Isle]] except [[The Flying Krock]]. Like its predecessor, [[Cranky's Cabin]], the main purpose of the Monkey Museum is for [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] receive tips and advice from Cranky. Most of it reveals [[Bonus Area]] entrances amongst other collectibles such as [[DK Coin|Video Game Hero Coin]]s. The background music is even based on the original theme for Cranky's Cabin. Cranky does not rant as frequently in Monkey Museum, usually only doing so when the Kongs enter and exit the location. However, unlike before, Cranky does not randomly provide advice, but rather the Kongs select their advice from a dropdown menu. The menu options are organized from least to most expensive, and they differ between worlds. The advice covers every level of each world, and is usually priced at one to three [[Banana Coin]]s, though some of the advice is free.


Although the Monkey Museum is full of eye candy, the whole point of dropping in is because Cranky Kong will offer advice to [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]], most of which reveals the entrances to [[Bonus Area]]s, amongst other treasures. Unlike at [[Cranky's Cabin]] in the first ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Cranky will offer advice exclusive to the area at each location. The monkeys must also choose which piece of advice they'd like to hear, rather than letting Cranky give tips at random.
Various artifacts appear in the background of the Monkey Museum, including [[Banana]]s, a [[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] symbol, a [[Nintendo]] logo, an oversized [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] controller, a ''{{iw|strategywiki|Killer Instinct}}'' arcade cabinet, a [[Donkey Kong]] statue above the arcade cabinet, a poster of {{wp|List of Killer Instinct characters#Chief Thunder|Chief Thunder}} from ''Killer Instinct'', [[Funky Kong]]'s surfboard, a mounted [[Kruncha]] head, a motionless [[Winky]] figure, a ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|DK]]'' logo, a golden [[Expresso]] statue, a [[Banana Coin]], two [[barrel]]s, a tipped over [[Mine Cart]], two pirate swords, and game cartridges.


One big change is between Cranky's Cabin and the Monkey Museum is that Cranky now charges [[Banana Coin]]s for each tip. While a few tips are free, most of them cost between one to three Banana Coins. However, once a tip is paid for, Cranky repeats it free of charge indefinitely. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Cranky Kong resides at a place known as [[Cranky's Hut]], where he not only sells information, but runs [[Expresso Racing]] as well.
In the Game Boy Advance remake, Cranky's Hut also hosts an extra [[minigame]], [[Expresso Racing]], making it no longer an optional location. Cranky keeps his pet, [[Expresso]], caged up in his hut. With [[golden feather]]s, [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]] can enhance Expresso's stats for Expresso Racing. Trophies that are won from Expresso Racing sit on the shelves of the hut. 1st place trophies are gold, 2nd place trophies are silver, and 3rd place trophies are bronze. The exterior of Cranky's Hut is now shown, revealed to greatly resemble the original Cranky's Cabin, except the red "NINTENDO" sign is replaced with a wooden "MUSEUM" one. The interior was also changed to have only a few unique objects in the background, none of which are cameos from other Rare-owned properties. The "DK" logo is hidden to the side, and the Rare logo is on top of Expresso's cage. The added objects include a racing flag at the entrance, a certificate with a red ribbon is hung to the right of it, four tires, a cage with a small Winky is in the center, a silver bucket next to it, and a barrel with some [[Banana Bunch]]es on it at the front.


==Objects in the Monkey Museum==
==Inventory==
Many elements can be found in the Monkey Museum, though most were removed in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake. These elements include;
{{DKC2 advice
|gplankgalleon_title_1=[[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Pirate Panic]] A
|gplankgalleon_title_2=[[Lockjaw's Locker (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lockjaw's Locker]]
|gplankgalleon_title_3=[[Mainbrace Mayhem (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Mainbrace Mayhem]]
|gplankgalleon_title_4=[[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Pirate Panic]] B
|gplankgalleon_title_5=[[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Gangplank Galley]]
|gplankgalleon_title_6=[[Topsail Trouble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Topsail Trouble]]
|gplankgalleon_advice_1=Try using your team throw at the start.
|gplankgalleon_advice_2=Below the letter K, you'll find a reward if you avoid the danger.
|gplankgalleon_advice_3=Jump for joy when crossing the longest horizontal rope.
|gplankgalleon_advice_4=I reckon the door at the bottom of the tall wall looks flimsy to me.
|gplankgalleon_advice_5=Those big blue goons ain't guarding that huge stack of barrels for nuthin'! Knock 'em off and get up there!
|gplankgalleon_advice_6=A hook, step and jump is all you need to look for near the two dragonflies above you.
|gplankgalleon_cost_1=Free
|gplankgalleon_cost_2=Free
|gplankgalleon_cost_3=Free
|gplankgalleon_cost_4=1 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coin]]
|gplankgalleon_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|gplankgalleon_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|croccauldron_title_1=[[Lava Lagoon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lava Lagoon]]
|croccauldron_title_2=[[Hot Head Hop]] A
|croccauldron_title_3=[[Red-Hot Ride]]
|croccauldron_title_4=[[Hot-Head Hop]] B
|croccauldron_title_5=[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Kannon's Klaim]]
|croccauldron_title_6=[[Squawks's Shaft (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Squawks's Shaft]]
|croccauldron_advice_1=Below the first seal, you'll find something worth getting your fur burnt for.
|croccauldron_advice_2=Is it my eyes, or is there just one chest at the start?
|croccauldron_advice_3=Take it easy, let [[Rambi|the rhino]] use his head to get you through the first half.
|croccauldron_advice_4=A trek towards the [[Klobber]] with [[Squitter|the spider]] is worth looking up.
|croccauldron_advice_5=Right is right, right at the start.
|croccauldron_advice_6=Those two hook-throwing villains opposite each other are protecting something. I'm sure of it!
|croccauldron_cost_1=Free
|croccauldron_cost_2=Free
|croccauldron_cost_3=Free
|croccauldron_cost_4=1 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coin]]
|croccauldron_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|croccauldron_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kremquay_title_1=[[Barrel Bayou (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Barrel Bayou]]
|kremquay_title_2=[[Bramble Blast (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Bramble Blast]] A
|kremquay_title_3=[[Slime Climb (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Slime Climb]]
|kremquay_title_4=[[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Glimmer's Galleon]]
|kremquay_title_5=[[Rattle Battle (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Rattle Battle]]
|kremquay_title_6=[[Bramble Blast (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Bramble Blast]] B
|kremquay_advice_1=Find the only [[Krockhead]] stepping stone and you'll find your buddy Rambi.
|kremquay_advice_2=With only the dragonflies left, I'm sure you'll be alright.
|kremquay_advice_3=When nearing the top, the ability to walk on water reveals all.
|kremquay_advice_4=It might be dark and spooky, but don't let it get you down immediately.
|kremquay_advice_5=Are you up to it at the start?
|kremquay_advice_6=After four spinning barrels, all that's left is left itself.
|kremquay_cost_1=Free
|kremquay_cost_2=Free
|kremquay_cost_3=Free
|kremquay_cost_4=1 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coin]]
|kremquay_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kremquay_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|krazykrem_title_1=[[Hornet Hole (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Hornet Hole]] A
|krazykrem_title_2=[[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Rambi Rumble]] A
|krazykrem_title_3=[[Bramble Scramble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Bramble Scramble]]
|krazykrem_title_4=[[Target Terror (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Target Terror]]
|krazykrem_title_5=[[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Rambi Rumble]] B
|krazykrem_title_6=[[Hornet Hole (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Hornet Hole]] B
|krazykrem_advice_1=An eight-legged friend would help you go halfway to helping you here.
|krazykrem_advice_2=Don't be in a hurry to enter Rambi's room. Think things over.
|krazykrem_advice_3=The fruit is always fresher on the other side of the thorns. Jump to it!
|krazykrem_advice_4=It's his track, so watch the [[Kremling]] car carefully. He might be down, but he's on his way out.
|krazykrem_advice_5=A charge down the last straight with Rambi will ensure a crushing victory.
|krazykrem_advice_6=Start with a hook, stick and jumps, and you're bonus bound!
|krazykrem_cost_1=Free
|krazykrem_cost_2=Free
|krazykrem_cost_3=Free
|krazykrem_cost_4=1 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coin]]
|krazykrem_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|krazykrem_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|gloomygulch_title_1=[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Ghostly Grove]] A
|gloomygulch_title_2=[[Parrot Chute Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Parrot Chute Panic]] A
|gloomygulch_title_3=[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Web Woods]]
|gloomygulch_title_4=[[Haunted Hall]]
|gloomygulch_title_5=[[Parrot Chute Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Parrot Chute Panic]] B
|gloomygulch_title_6=[[Ghostly Grove (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Ghostly Grove]] B
|gloomygulch_advice_1=Things are starting to look up on this level.
|gloomygulch_advice_2=Here's a tip that I think's great, the door is by the [[Klampon]] and so is the crate.
|gloomygulch_advice_3=Finishing this level is cause for celebration. By all means go over the top.
|gloomygulch_advice_4=Where you find one, there may be two.
|gloomygulch_advice_5=To the left of the letter 'O' is where you should go.
|gloomygulch_advice_6=K. Rool is no fool. He has got two big blue goons watching his horde near half-way.
|gloomygulch_cost_1=Free
|gloomygulch_cost_2=Free
|gloomygulch_cost_3=Free
|gloomygulch_cost_4=1 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coin]]
|gloomygulch_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|gloomygulch_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kroolkeep_title_1=[[Arctic Abyss (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Arctic Abyss]]
|kroolkeep_title_2=[[Chain Link Chamber (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Chain Link Chamber]] A
|kroolkeep_title_3=[[Toxic Tower (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Toxic Tower]]
|kroolkeep_title_4=[[Clapper's Cavern (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Clapper's Cavern]]
|kroolkeep_title_5=[[Castle Crush]]
|kroolkeep_title_6=[[Chain Link Chamber (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Chain Link Chamber]] B
|kroolkeep_advice_1=After the start, a long jump and then a high jump will win you more than just a gold medal.
|kroolkeep_advice_2=Brave an early attack of barrels and their hidden treasure is yours.
|kroolkeep_advice_3=Watch very carefully at the end. There's something going down that could give you a new life.
|kroolkeep_advice_4=I ain't helping you with this one. It's up to you to start looking yourself.
|kroolkeep_advice_5=I've left a couple of animal buddies for you in here, but it's left for you to find.{{sic}} them.
|kroolkeep_advice_6=When cannon balls are raining down on you, I suggest you look for a way past who's responsible.
|kroolkeep_cost_1=Free
|kroolkeep_cost_2=Free
|kroolkeep_cost_3=Free
|kroolkeep_cost_4=1 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coin]]
|kroolkeep_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|kroolkeep_cost_6=3 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|lostworld_title_1=[[Jungle Jinx (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Jungle Jinx]]
|lostworld_title_2=[[Black Ice Battle (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Black Ice Battle]]
|lostworld_title_3=[[Klobber Karnage (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Klobber Karnage]]
|lostworld_title_4=[[Fiery Furnace (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Fiery Furnace]]
|lostworld_title_5=[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Animal Antics]]
|lostworld_advice_1=Just before halfway, take time to look back at what you've done.
|lostworld_advice_2=After the slope with the letter 'N', press right as you fall and you'll have a ball.
|lostworld_advice_3=Down may be out, but right picks you up.
|lostworld_advice_4=The bananas point the way.
|lostworld_advice_5=The end is not the end.
|lostworld_cost_1=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|lostworld_cost_2=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|lostworld_cost_3=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|lostworld_cost_4=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
|lostworld_cost_5=2 [[File:Banana Coin.png|link=Banana Coin|Banana Coins]]
}}


*[[Banana]]s.
==Profiles==
*A [[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] symbol.
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''Even old Cranky Kong is getting on the entrepreneurial spirit. He’s opened a Monkey Museum where inquisitive monkeys can go to learn about the lore of Crocodile Isle. Prepare to pay to get the best hints!''<ref name=manual/>
*A [[Nintendo]] logo.
*'''[[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]:''' ''The Kong clan’s resident curmudgeon returns to dispense his pearls of wisdom to the next generation of video game heroes, whether they like it or not! Cranky gives you scouting reports on the current area, including tips on beating major enemies and finding secret Bonus Areas. Tips can cost up to three Banana Coins, but they're worth it. Of course, wise cracks are always available free of charge.''<ref>{{cite|author=Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' [[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]|page=6|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>
*An oversized [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]] controller.
*'''Instruction booklet ([[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]]):''' ''Even old Cranky Kong is getting in on the entrepreneurial spirit! He’s opened a small outlet where you can learn more about the "history" and "culture" of Crocodile Isle.''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=2004|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet|page=18}}</ref>
*A ''[[Wikipedia:Killer Instinct|Killer Instinct]]'' arcade cabinet.
*A poster of [[Wikipedia:Killer Instinct#Chief Thunder|Chief Thunder]] from ''Killer Instinct''.
*[[Funky Kong]]'s surfboard from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
*A [[Donkey Kong]] doll.
*A mounted [[Kruncha]] head.
*A motionless [[Winky]] figure (replaced with an actual [[frog]] in the Game Boy Advance remake).
*A ''Donkey Kong'' logo.
*A [[Banana Coin]].
*Two [[Barrel]]s.
*A [[Minecart]] on its side.
*Cartridges (which look similar to [[Virtual Boy]] cartridges).


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Monkey Museum background - Donkey Kong Country 2.png|Background of the Monkey Museum
Monkey Museum background NTSC.png|Background in the North American release, featuring purple and lavender buttons on the Super Nintendo controller
Monkey Museum Beta.png|Pre-release image of the Monkey Museum, found in the ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' Player's Guide. There is a [[Rambi the Rhino]] statue and [[Enguarde the Swordfish]], rather than an [[Expresso the Ostrich]] and [[Winky the Frog]] respectively.
Monkey Museum background PAL.png|Background in the PAL release, featuring red, blue, yellow, and green buttons on the Super Nintendo controller, consistent with the actual controller
Monkey Museum Beta.png|Pre-release image of the Monkey Museum in the Player's Guide. A [[Rambi]] and [[Enguarde]] each appear in place of Expresso and Winky. This can also be seen in the manual, obscured.
Monkey Museum design.jpg|Concept of the Monkey Museum, called "Cranky's Mobile Museum"
Monkey Museum design.jpg|Concept of the Monkey Museum, called "Cranky's Mobile Museum"
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=クランキーの小屋
|Jap=クランキーの{{ruby|小屋|こや}}<ref>{{cite|language=ja|title=''Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy'' instruction booklet|page=31|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref>
|JapR=Kurankī no Koya
|JapR=Kurankī no Koya
|JapM=Cranky's Cabin
|JapM=Cranky's Cabin; see [[Cranky's Cabin#Names in other languages|Cranky's Cabin]]
|Ita=Museo delle Scimmie
|ItaN=SNES
|Ita2=Capanna di Cranky
|Ita2N=GBA
|ItaM=Monkey Museum
|Ita2M=Cranky's Cabin
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*Cranky occasionally asks the Kongs if they have tried the game "Cranky Kong Country", which he claims was on sale a year ago. In reality, this is directly based on ''Donkey Kong Country'' releases one year prior in real life. Even though he dislikes the game, Cranky takes credit for causing its popularity instead of Donkey Kong. This implies that he might have been jealous of the game. In the [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]] of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', Cranky has a [[Cranky's Dojo|dojo]], where he trains himself for the same adventure, ''Cranky Kong Country'', likely hoping for a successful game starring himself.
==References==
<references/>


{{DKC2}}
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[[Category:Museums]]
[[Category:Museums]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Places]]
[[Category:Shops]]
[[Category:Organizations]]
[[Category:Crocodile Isle]]
[[Category:Crocodile Isle]]
[[Category:Homes]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]

Latest revision as of 19:28, November 19, 2024

Monkey Museum
Monkey Museum DKC2.png
Cranky talking to Diddy and Dixie
Cranky's Hut
The menu in the Game Boy Advance version
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) (2004)
Greater location Crocodile Isle
Owner Cranky Kong
“Look at all this junk in here! Treat my home like a trash can they do! No respect for their elders, that's the trouble...”
—Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

The Monkey Museum, alternatively Cranky's Monkey Museum[1] and renamed Cranky's Hut in the remake, is a site where Cranky Kong has taken up residence in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. There is an establishment in every area of Crocodile Isle except The Flying Krock. Like its predecessor, Cranky's Cabin, the main purpose of the Monkey Museum is for Diddy and Dixie receive tips and advice from Cranky. Most of it reveals Bonus Area entrances amongst other collectibles such as Video Game Hero Coins. The background music is even based on the original theme for Cranky's Cabin. Cranky does not rant as frequently in Monkey Museum, usually only doing so when the Kongs enter and exit the location. However, unlike before, Cranky does not randomly provide advice, but rather the Kongs select their advice from a dropdown menu. The menu options are organized from least to most expensive, and they differ between worlds. The advice covers every level of each world, and is usually priced at one to three Banana Coins, though some of the advice is free.

Various artifacts appear in the background of the Monkey Museum, including Bananas, a Rareware symbol, a Nintendo logo, an oversized Super Nintendo Entertainment System controller, a Killer Instinct arcade cabinet, a Donkey Kong statue above the arcade cabinet, a poster of Chief Thunder from Killer Instinct, Funky Kong's surfboard, a mounted Kruncha head, a motionless Winky figure, a DK logo, a golden Expresso statue, a Banana Coin, two barrels, a tipped over Mine Cart, two pirate swords, and game cartridges.

In the Game Boy Advance remake, Cranky's Hut also hosts an extra minigame, Expresso Racing, making it no longer an optional location. Cranky keeps his pet, Expresso, caged up in his hut. With golden feathers, Diddy and Dixie Kong can enhance Expresso's stats for Expresso Racing. Trophies that are won from Expresso Racing sit on the shelves of the hut. 1st place trophies are gold, 2nd place trophies are silver, and 3rd place trophies are bronze. The exterior of Cranky's Hut is now shown, revealed to greatly resemble the original Cranky's Cabin, except the red "NINTENDO" sign is replaced with a wooden "MUSEUM" one. The interior was also changed to have only a few unique objects in the background, none of which are cameos from other Rare-owned properties. The "DK" logo is hidden to the side, and the Rare logo is on top of Expresso's cage. The added objects include a racing flag at the entrance, a certificate with a red ribbon is hung to the right of it, four tires, a cage with a small Winky is in the center, a silver bucket next to it, and a barrel with some Banana Bunches on it at the front.

Inventory[edit]

Advice
Gangplank Galleon
Menu title Advice Cost
Pirate Panic A "Try using your team throw at the start." Free
Lockjaw's Locker "Below the letter K, you'll find a reward if you avoid the danger." Free
Mainbrace Mayhem "Jump for joy when crossing the longest horizontal rope." Free
Pirate Panic B "I reckon the door at the bottom of the tall wall looks flimsy to me." 1 Banana Coin
Gangplank Galley "Those big blue goons ain't guarding that huge stack of barrels for nuthin'! Knock 'em off and get up there!" 2 Banana Coins
Topsail Trouble "A hook, step and jump is all you need to look for near the two dragonflies above you." 3 Banana Coins
Crocodile Cauldron
Menu title Advice Cost
Lava Lagoon "Below the first seal, you'll find something worth getting your fur burnt for." Free
Hot Head Hop A "Is it my eyes, or is there just one chest at the start?" Free
Red-Hot Ride "Take it easy, let the rhino use his head to get you through the first half." Free
Hot-Head Hop B "A trek towards the Klobber with the spider is worth looking up." 1 Banana Coin
Kannon's Klaim "Right is right, right at the start." 2 Banana Coins
Squawks's Shaft "Those two hook-throwing villains opposite each other are protecting something. I'm sure of it!" 3 Banana Coins
Krem Quay
Menu title Advice Cost
Barrel Bayou "Find the only Krockhead stepping stone and you'll find your buddy Rambi." Free
Bramble Blast A "With only the dragonflies left, I'm sure you'll be alright." Free
Slime Climb "When nearing the top, the ability to walk on water reveals all." Free
Glimmer's Galleon "It might be dark and spooky, but don't let it get you down immediately." 1 Banana Coin
Rattle Battle "Are you up to it at the start?" 2 Banana Coins
Bramble Blast B "After four spinning barrels, all that's left is left itself." 3 Banana Coins
Krazy Kremland
Menu title Advice Cost
Hornet Hole A "An eight-legged friend would help you go halfway to helping you here." Free
Rambi Rumble A "Don't be in a hurry to enter Rambi's room. Think things over." Free
Bramble Scramble "The fruit is always fresher on the other side of the thorns. Jump to it!" Free
Target Terror "It's his track, so watch the Kremling car carefully. He might be down, but he's on his way out." 1 Banana Coin
Rambi Rumble B "A charge down the last straight with Rambi will ensure a crushing victory." 2 Banana Coins
Hornet Hole B "Start with a hook, stick and jumps, and you're bonus bound!" 3 Banana Coins
Gloomy Gulch
Menu title Advice Cost
Ghostly Grove A "Things are starting to look up on this level." Free
Parrot Chute Panic A "Here's a tip that I think's great, the door is by the Klampon and so is the crate." Free
Web Woods "Finishing this level is cause for celebration. By all means go over the top." Free
Haunted Hall "Where you find one, there may be two." 1 Banana Coin
Parrot Chute Panic B "To the left of the letter 'O' is where you should go." 2 Banana Coins
Ghostly Grove B "K. Rool is no fool. He has got two big blue goons watching his horde near half-way." 3 Banana Coins
K. Rool's Keep
Menu title Advice Cost
Arctic Abyss "After the start, a long jump and then a high jump will win you more than just a gold medal." Free
Chain Link Chamber A "Brave an early attack of barrels and their hidden treasure is yours." Free
Toxic Tower "Watch very carefully at the end. There's something going down that could give you a new life." Free
Clapper's Cavern "I ain't helping you with this one. It's up to you to start looking yourself." 1 Banana Coin
Castle Crush "I've left a couple of animal buddies for you in here, but it's left for you to find.[sic] them." 2 Banana Coins
Chain Link Chamber B "When cannon balls are raining down on you, I suggest you look for a way past who's responsible." 3 Banana Coins
Lost World
Menu title Advice Cost
Jungle Jinx "Just before halfway, take time to look back at what you've done." 2 Banana Coins
Black Ice Battle "After the slope with the letter 'N', press right as you fall and you'll have a ball." 2 Banana Coins
Klobber Karnage "Down may be out, but right picks you up." 2 Banana Coins
Fiery Furnace "The bananas point the way." 2 Banana Coins
Animal Antics "The end is not the end." 2 Banana Coins

Profiles[edit]

  • Instruction booklet: Even old Cranky Kong is getting on the entrepreneurial spirit. He’s opened a Monkey Museum where inquisitive monkeys can go to learn about the lore of Crocodile Isle. Prepare to pay to get the best hints![1]
  • Player's Guide: The Kong clan’s resident curmudgeon returns to dispense his pearls of wisdom to the next generation of video game heroes, whether they like it or not! Cranky gives you scouting reports on the current area, including tips on beating major enemies and finding secret Bonus Areas. Tips can cost up to three Banana Coins, but they're worth it. Of course, wise cracks are always available free of charge.[2]
  • Instruction booklet (Game Boy Advance version): Even old Cranky Kong is getting in on the entrepreneurial spirit! He’s opened a small outlet where you can learn more about the "history" and "culture" of Crocodile Isle.[3]

Gallery[edit]

  • Background in the North American release, featuring purple and lavender buttons on the Super Nintendo controller

    Background in the North American release, featuring purple and lavender buttons on the Super Nintendo controller

  • Background in the PAL release, featuring red, blue, yellow, and green buttons on the Super Nintendo controller, consistent with the actual controller

    Background in the PAL release, featuring red, blue, yellow, and green buttons on the Super Nintendo controller, consistent with the actual controller

  • Pre-release image of the Monkey Museum in the Player's Guide. A Rambi and Enguarde each appear in place of Expresso and Winky. This can also be seen in the manual, obscured.

    Pre-release image of the Monkey Museum in the Player's Guide. A Rambi and Enguarde each appear in place of Expresso and Winky. This can also be seen in the manual, obscured.

  • Concept of the Monkey Museum, called "Cranky's Mobile Museum"

    Concept of the Monkey Museum, called "Cranky's Mobile Museum"

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クランキーの小屋こや[4]
Kurankī no Koya 		Cranky's Cabin; see Cranky's Cabin
Italian Museo delle Scimmie[?] Monkey Museum SNES
Capanna di Cranky[?] Cranky's Cabin GBA

Trivia[edit]

  • Cranky occasionally asks the Kongs if they have tried the game "Cranky Kong Country", which he claims was on sale a year ago. In reality, this is directly based on Donkey Kong Country releases one year prior in real life. Even though he dislikes the game, Cranky takes credit for causing its popularity instead of Donkey Kong. This implies that he might have been jealous of the game. In the remake of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Cranky has a dojo, where he trains himself for the same adventure, Cranky Kong Country, likely hoping for a successful game starring himself.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 26.
  2. ^ Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda (1995). Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 6.
  3. ^ 2004. Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 18.
  4. ^ 1995. Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 31.
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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
Funky's Flights missions Aerial Loop • Submerged Stint • Kongstruction • Kongnapped • Cool Sounds • Kongnapped 2 • Toxic Kongstruction
Barrels Animal Barrel • Regular Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Biplane Barrel • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Diddy & Dixie Barrels • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Golden Barrel • Krockhead Barrel • Plus and Minus Barrels • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • Steerable Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster • Rope • Star • Toxic waste
Miscellaneous Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Original Soundtrack • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Super Donkey Kong 2 Guide Book • Uncle Kong
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