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{{about|the third world in [[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]|the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Subspace Emissary|Subspace Emissary]] stage in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]|[[The Ruins]]}}
{{about|the third world in [[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]|the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Subspace Emissary|Subspace Emissary]] stage in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]|[[The Ruins]]}}
{{worldbox
{{world infobox
|image=[[File:RuinsDKCR.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:DKCR - Ruins.png|250px]]
|app=''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' (''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|3D]]'')
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' (''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|3D]]''/''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns HD|HD]]'')<br>''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
|lev=8
|levels=8
|before=[[Beach|<<]]
|before=[[Beach|<<]]
|after=[[Cave|>>]]
|after=[[Cave|>>]]
}}{{quote|Wow, you made it all the way to the ruins. I'd pat you on the head if I wasn't so cranky.|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country Returns}}
}}{{quote|Wow, you made it all the way to the ruins. I'd pat you on the head if I wasn't so cranky.|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country Returns}}
The '''Ruins''' is the third [[world]] from ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''. It is infested by the [[Tiki Tak Tribe]] and located on [[Donkey Kong Island]]. As the title states, the level takes places at an ancient ruins. Some new elements introduced here are collapsing platforms, buttons and switches. New enemies such as [[Tiki Tank]]s, [[Tiki Bomber]]s, [[Stilts (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Stilts]], and [[Toothberry|Toothberries]] make their appearance here.
The '''Ruins''' is the third [[world]] from ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and its [[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Donkey Kong Country Returns HD|Nintendo Switch]] ports. It is infested by the [[Tiki Tak Tribe]] and located on [[Donkey Kong Island]]. As its name states, the levels take place in some ancient ruins. Some new elements introduced here are collapsing platforms, buttons and switches. New enemies such as [[Tiki Tank]]s, [[Tiki Bomber]]s, [[Stilts (enemy)|Stilts]] and [[Toothberry|Toothberries]] make their appearance here. The Ruins shares similarities to [[Monkey Mines]] from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. When asked if they were the same location, senior designer Kynan Pearson approved of the idea.<ref>KynanPearson (August 12, 2021). [https://twitter.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030 Tweet by Kynan Pearson] [https://web.archive.org/web/20210812220225/https://twitter.com/KynanPearson/status/1425940659152769030 (Archived)]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved January 30, 2022.</ref>


[[Stu]] is the boss of this world.
[[Stu]] is the boss of this world.


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
From the world map, the Ruins has a similar appearance to the jungle, with grass and some plants surrounding the level paths. The world's theme appears to be inspired from the Mayans, and appears to have once hosted an ancient civilization. It has crumbling temples, ancient statues, and mines. The landmass is divided by a river flowing down from a tunnel. A large gong depicting the world boss, Stu, appears at the end of the world. When Donkey Kong and Diddy defeat Stu, the gong is cracked, and a DK flag appears where the crack is, in the center.
[[File:DKCR Ruins Icon.png|thumb|Ruins icon.]]
From the world map, the Ruins has a similar appearance to the jungle, with grass and some plants surrounding the level paths. The world's theme appears to be inspired from the ancient Mayan civilization. It has crumbling temples, ancient statues and mines. The landmass is divided by a river flowing down from a tunnel. A large gong depicting the world's boss, Stu, appears at the end of the world. When Donkey Kong and Diddy defeat Stu, the gong is cracked and a DK flag appears where the crack is, in the center.


Many areas within the Ruins are fragile and dilapidated, and some of the ground even crumbles when the Kongs move across it. Many small rivers and streams run through the Ruins, especially in its abandoned waterways.
Several platforms within this world crumble when the Kongs move across it. Many small rivers and streams run through the Ruins, especially in its waterways.
 
The Ruins reappears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' but does not return as a world. However, it is featured as a representative level, [[Aqueduct Assault]].


==Levels==
==Levels==
{| class="dktable-brown" width=70%
{|class="wikitable dk" style="text-align:center"
!Level number
!Code
!Level name
!Name/Screenshot
!Preview
!No. of [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country series)|Puzzle Pieces]]
!Description
!Description
|-
|-
|'''World 3-1'''
|3-1
|[[Wonky Waterway]]
|[[File:Wonky Waterway DKCR DK Statue.png|250px]]<br>[[Wonky Waterway]]
|[[File:Wonky Waterway DKCR DK Statue.png|250px]]
|7
|A basic and defining level of this world, starting near the beach and taking place among ruins. It introduces [[Tiki Bomber]]s and [[Stilt]]s.
|A basic and defining level of this world, starting near the beach and taking place among ruins. It introduces [[Tiki Bomber]]s and [[Stilts (enemy)|Stilts]].
|-
|-
|'''World 3-2'''
|3-2
|[[Button Bash]]
|[[File:Button Bash DKCR shot.png|250px]]<br>[[Button Bash]]
|[[File:Button Bash DKCR shot.png|250px]]
|7
|A stage primarily navigated by [[Barrel Cannon]]s, arranged in a maze.
|A stage primarily navigated by [[Barrel Cannon]]s, arranged in a maze.
|-
|-
|'''World 3-3'''
|3-3
|[[Mast Blast]]
|[[File:MastBlast.png|250px]]<br>[[Mast Blast]]
|[[File:MastBlast.png|250px]]
|7
|A maritime level taking place outside the ruins scene. It features a fleet of ships manned by [[Snaps]]es and [[Pinchly]]s.
|A maritime level taking place outside the ruins scene. It features a fleet of ships manned by [[Snippys]] and [[Pinchly]]s.
|-
|-
|'''World 3-4'''
|3-4
|[[Damp Dungeon]]
|[[File:DKCR Damp Dungeon 1.png|250px]]<br>[[Damp Dungeon]]
|[[File:DKCR Damp Dungeon 1.png|250px]]
|9
|A level occuring inside a sombre, flooded dungeon, featuring water mills of various sizes.
|A level occurring inside a sombre, flooded dungeon, featuring water mills of various sizes.
|-
|-
|'''World 3-5'''
|3-5
|[[Itty Bitty Biters]]
|[[File:IBB2.png|250px]]<br>[[Itty Bitty Biters]]
|[[File:IBB2.png|250px]]
|7
|A level that takes place in a [[Toothberry]]-infested shrine.
|A level that takes place in a [[Toothberry]]-infested shrine.
|-
|-
|'''World 3-6'''
|3-6
|[[Temple Topple]]
|[[File:DKCR Temple Topple 1.png|250px]]<br>[[Temple Topple]]
|[[File:DKCR Temple Topple 1.png|250px]]
|5
|The second level in the game to feature [[Rambi the Rhino]]. In the second half of the level, the Kongs would have to venture on a precarious road risen above a jungle.
|The second level in the game to feature [[Rambi the Rhino]]. In the second half of the level, the Kongs would have to venture on a precarious road risen above a jungle.
|-
|-
|'''World 3-K'''
|3-K
|[[Shifty Smashers]]
|[[File:ShiftySmashers.png|250px]]<br>[[Shifty Smashers]]
|[[File:ShiftySmashers.png|250px]]
|5
|The third temple stage of the game. Its primary features are the solid golden blocks and walls shifting on rails, pushing into each other.
|The third temple stage of the game. Its primary features are the solid golden blocks and walls shifting on rails, pushing into each other.
|-
|-
|'''World 3-B'''
|3-B
|[[Ruined Roost]]
|[[File:DKCR-StuBattle5.png|250px]]<br>[[Ruined Roost]]
|[[File:DKCR-StuBattle5.png|250px]]
|0
|The third boss level of the game. It pits the Kongs against [[Stu]].
|The third boss level of the game. It pits the Kongs against [[Stu]].
|}
|}
==Profiles==
===''Donkey Kong Country Returns''===
*<u>'''Prima's Official Strategy Guide'''</u> (page 19): ''The Ruins is the island's third world. These levels take place in the ruins of ancient civilizations that have been hidden away in a jungle. While you face several of the same enemies as you did in the previous worlds, you also face stilts, Toothberries, and Acks. As you travel though these ruins, look for hidden areas and pound on containers to get items. If you see a vine hanging from a statue head, jump up and grab it to pull on it. This will always cause something interesting to happen.''


==Extras==
==Extras==
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Images are unlocked by collecting all [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country series)|Puzzle Pieces]] in certain levels. All images that can be unlocked in the Ruins are listed below, along with their titles and the levels wherein they can be unlocked (mentioned in parentheses).
Images are unlocked by collecting all [[Puzzle Piece (Donkey Kong Country series)|Puzzle Pieces]] in certain levels. All images that can be unlocked in the Ruins are listed below, along with their titles and the levels wherein they can be unlocked (mentioned in parentheses).
<gallery>
<gallery>
Scurvycrewconcept.png|''[[Scurvy Crew]]''<br>([[Wonky Waterway]])
Scurvycrewconcept.png|[[Scurvy Crew]]<br>([[Wonky Waterway]])
StiltsDKCR.png|''[[Stilts]]''<br>([[Button Bash]])
StiltsDKCR.png|[[Stilts (enemy)|Stilts]]<br>([[Button Bash]])
Humzee.png|''[[Humzee]]''<br>([[Mast Blast]])
Humzee.png|[[Humzee]]<br>([[Mast Blast]])
Dkcr concept art-5.jpg|''Ruins''<br>([[Damp Dungeon]])
Dkcr concept art-5.jpg|Ruins<br>([[Damp Dungeon]])
Toothberry1.png|''[[Cageberry]] & [[Toothberry|Pals]]''<br>([[Itty Bitty Biters]])
Toothberry1.png|[[Cageberry]] & [[Toothberry|Pals]]<br>([[Itty Bitty Biters]])
Dkcr concept art-12.jpg|''Island Vista''<br>([[Temple Topple]])
Dkcr concept art-12.jpg|Island Vista<br>([[Temple Topple]])
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*"Mast Blast" &ndash; plays in [[Mast Blast]]; can also be heard earlier in the game, in [[Cannon Cluster]].
*"Mast Blast" &ndash; plays in [[Mast Blast]]; can also be heard earlier in the game, in [[Cannon Cluster]].
*"Savory Stu" &ndash; plays in [[Stu|Ruined Roost]].
*"Savory Stu" &ndash; plays in [[Stu|Ruined Roost]].
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jpn=いせきエリア
|JpnR=Iseki Eria
|JpnM=Ruins Area
|ChiS=遗迹地区
|ChiSR=Yíjì Dìqū
|ChiSM=Ruins Area
|ChiT=遺跡地區
|ChiTR=Yíjì Dìqū
|ChiTM=Ruins Area
|Ita=Rovine
|ItaM=Ruins
}}
==References==
<references/>
{{DKCR}}
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[[Category:Donkey Kong Island]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Island]]
[[Category:Temples and Shrines]]
[[Category:Temples]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country Returns Worlds]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country Returns worlds]]
[[de:Ruinen (Donkey Kong Country Returns)]]
[[de:Ruinen (Donkey Kong Country Returns)]]

Latest revision as of 03:46, January 27, 2025

This article is about the third world in Donkey Kong Country Returns. For the Subspace Emissary stage in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, see The Ruins.
Ruins
Map of Ruins in Donkey Kong Country Returns
Game Donkey Kong Country Returns (3D/HD)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Level(s) 8
<< List of worlds >>
“Wow, you made it all the way to the ruins. I'd pat you on the head if I wasn't so cranky.”
—Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country Returns

The Ruins is the third world from Donkey Kong Country Returns and its Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch ports. It is infested by the Tiki Tak Tribe and located on Donkey Kong Island. As its name states, the levels take place in some ancient ruins. Some new elements introduced here are collapsing platforms, buttons and switches. New enemies such as Tiki Tanks, Tiki Bombers, Stilts and Toothberries make their appearance here. The Ruins shares similarities to Monkey Mines from Donkey Kong Country. When asked if they were the same location, senior designer Kynan Pearson approved of the idea.[1]

Stu is the boss of this world.

Appearance[edit]

Donkey Kong Country Returns Ruins Icon
Ruins icon.

From the world map, the Ruins has a similar appearance to the jungle, with grass and some plants surrounding the level paths. The world's theme appears to be inspired from the ancient Mayan civilization. It has crumbling temples, ancient statues and mines. The landmass is divided by a river flowing down from a tunnel. A large gong depicting the world's boss, Stu, appears at the end of the world. When Donkey Kong and Diddy defeat Stu, the gong is cracked and a DK flag appears where the crack is, in the center.

Several platforms within this world crumble when the Kongs move across it. Many small rivers and streams run through the Ruins, especially in its waterways.

The Ruins reappears in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze but does not return as a world. However, it is featured as a representative level, Aqueduct Assault.

Levels[edit]

Code Name/Screenshot No. of Puzzle Pieces Description
3-1 Wonky Waterway
Wonky Waterway 		7 A basic and defining level of this world, starting near the beach and taking place among ruins. It introduces Tiki Bombers and Stilts.
3-2 DK and Diddy Kong are fired into a statue from the stage Button Bash, from Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Button Bash 		7 A stage primarily navigated by Barrel Cannons, arranged in a maze.
3-3 Mast Blast
Mast Blast 		7 A maritime level taking place outside the ruins scene. It features a fleet of ships manned by Snippys and Pinchlys.
3-4 Damp Dungeon
Damp Dungeon 		9 A level occurring inside a sombre, flooded dungeon, featuring water mills of various sizes.
3-5 Itty Bitty Biters
Itty Bitty Biters 		7 A level that takes place in a Toothberry-infested shrine.
3-6 Temple Topple
Temple Topple 		5 The second level in the game to feature Rambi the Rhino. In the second half of the level, the Kongs would have to venture on a precarious road risen above a jungle.
3-K Shifty Smashers
Shifty Smashers 		5 The third temple stage of the game. Its primary features are the solid golden blocks and walls shifting on rails, pushing into each other.
3-B Stu
Ruined Roost 		0 The third boss level of the game. It pits the Kongs against Stu.

Profiles[edit]

Donkey Kong Country Returns[edit]

  • Prima's Official Strategy Guide (page 19): The Ruins is the island's third world. These levels take place in the ruins of ancient civilizations that have been hidden away in a jungle. While you face several of the same enemies as you did in the previous worlds, you also face stilts, Toothberries, and Acks. As you travel though these ruins, look for hidden areas and pound on containers to get items. If you see a vine hanging from a statue head, jump up and grab it to pull on it. This will always cause something interesting to happen.

Extras[edit]

One of the eight dioramas, from Donkey Kong Country Returns.
The Ruins diorama, unlocked after collecting all Puzzle Pieces in Shifty Smashers and defeating Stu

The following is extra content that can be unlocked in the Ruins. The unlockables can be seen in their respective galleries after selecting the "EXTRAS" option in a file's menu. For a full list of extras in the game, see here.

Images[edit]

Images are unlocked by collecting all Puzzle Pieces in certain levels. All images that can be unlocked in the Ruins are listed below, along with their titles and the levels wherein they can be unlocked (mentioned in parentheses).

Occupants[edit]

Music[edit]

A soundtrack selection for this world can be unlocked after beating Stu.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese いせきエリア[?]
Iseki Eria 		Ruins Area
Chinese (simplified) 遗迹地区[?]
Yíjì Dìqū 		Ruins Area
Chinese (traditional) 遺跡地區[?]
Yíjì Dìqū 		Ruins Area
Italian Rovine[?] Ruins

References[edit]

  1. ^ KynanPearson (August 12, 2021). Tweet by Kynan Pearson (Archived). Twitter. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
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Donkey Kong Country Returns / Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D / Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Characters Protagonists Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Cranky Kong • Rambi • Squawks • Super Kong • Tutorial Pig • Wigglevine
Bosses Mugly (Krazy Kalimba) • Scurvy Crew (The Maraca Gang) • Stu (Gong Oh) • Mole Miner Max/Mole Train (Banjo Bottom) • Mangoruby (Wacky Pipes) • Thugly (Xylobone) • Colonel Pluck (Cordian) • Tiki Tong
Enemies and obstacles Tiki Tak Tribe Fireball • Flaming Tiki Buzz • Giga Goro Ball • Screaming Pillar • Screaming Pillar (big) • Tiki Boing • Tiki Bomber • Tiki Buzz • Tiki Doom • Tiki Goon • Tiki Pilot • Tiki Pop • Tiki Seeker • Tiki Tank • Tiki Tong Tower • Tiki Torch • Tiki Tork • Tiki Zing • Tiki Zing (big) • Tiki Zing (Foggy Fumes)
Other Ack • AckStack • Ape-Eating Plant • Awk • Big Squeekly • Bonehead Jed • Bopapodamus • Bowling bird • BuckBomb • BuckBot • Buzzbite • Cageberry • Char-Char • Chomp • Chū Komorin • Electrasquid • Electroid • Fireball • Firebite • Frogoon • Giant Chomp • Giga Rangwi • Green Chomp • Hopgoon • Hothead Jed • Humzee • Jellybob • Kowalee • Leaping flame • Mimic • Mole Guard • Mole Miner • Muncher • Pinchly • Rawk • Ready-Bots (Pogobot · Pyrobot) • Rentamaguma • Robobee • Shooting Chomp • Skellirex • Skittler • Skittler Pillar • Skullyrex • Snaggles • Snippys • Squeekly • Squiddicus • Squidly • Stilts • Toothberry • Wiggle • Yellow Snaggles
Objects Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Banana Juice • Crash Guard2 • Green Balloon2 • Hanging vine • Heart • Heart Boost • K-O-N-G Letters • Map Key • Puzzle Piece • Rare Orb • Red Balloon
Barrels Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • DK Barrel • Regular Barrel • Slot Machine Barrel
Miscellaneous Bag • Container • Green surface • Rambi Crate • Red and blue blocks • Tire • Mole Train • Trapdoor
Vehicles Mine Cart • Rocket Barrel
Moves Barrel Roll (Cartwheel Attack) • Blow • Charge • Cling • Ground Pound (Popgun Pound) • Ranged attack
Levels Jungle 1-1: Jungle Hijinxs • 1-2: King of Cling • 1-3: Tree Top Bop • 1-4: Sunset Shore • 1-5: Canopy Cannons • 1-6: Crazy Cart • 1-K: Platform Panic • 1-B: Mugly's Mound
Beach 2-1: Poppin' Planks • 2-2: Sloppy Sands • 2-3: Peaceful Pier • 2-4: Cannon Cluster • 2-5: Stormy Shore • 2-6: Blowhole Bound • 2-7: Tidal Terror • 2-K: Tumblin' Temple • 2-B: Pinchin' Pirates
Ruins 3-1: Wonky Waterway • 3-2: Button Bash • 3-3: Mast Blast • 3-4: Damp Dungeon • 3-5: Itty Bitty Biters • 3-6: Temple Topple • 3-K: Shifty Smashers • 3-B: Ruined Roost
Cave 4-1: Rickety Rails • 4-2: Grip 'n' Trip • 4-3: Bombs Away • 4-4: Mole Patrol • 4-5: Crowded Cavern • 4-K: Jagged Jewels • 4-B: The Mole Train
Forest 5-1: Vine Valley • 5-2: Clingy Swingy • 5-3: Flutter Flyaway • 5-4: Tippin' Totems • 5-5: Longshot Launch • 5-6: Springy Spores • 5-7: Wigglevine Wonders • 5-8: Muncher Marathon • 5-K: Blast & Bounce • 5-B: Mangoruby Run
Cliff 6-1: Sticky Situation • 6-2: Prehistoric Path • 6-3: Weighty Way • 6-4: Boulder Roller • 6-5: Precarious Plateau • 6-6: Crumble Canyon • 6-7: Tippy Shippy • 6-8: Clifftop Climb • 6-K: Perilous Passage • 6-B: Thugly's Highrise
Factory 7-1: Foggy Fumes • 7-2: Slammin' Steel • 7-3: Handy Hazards • 7-4: Gear Getaway • 7-5: Cog Jog • 7-6: Switcheroo • 7-7: Music Madness • 7-R: Lift-off Launch • 7-K: Treacherous Track • 7-B: Feather Fiend
Volcano 8-1: Furious Fire • 8-2: Hot Rocket • 8-3: Roasting Rails • 8-4: Smokey Peak • 8-5: Bobbing Basalt • 8-6: Moving Melters • 8-7: Red Red Rising • 8-K: Five Monkey Trial • 8-B: Tiki Tong Terror
Cloud2 9-1: Crushin' Columns2 • 9-2: Gushin' Geysers2 • 9-3: Spiky Surprise2 • 9-4: Mischievous Moles2 • 9-5: Topsy Turvy2 • 9-6: Tar Ball Fall2 • 9-7: Robo Factory2 • 9-8: Lavawheel Volcano2 • 9-11/9-92: Golden Temple
Further info Donkey Kong Returns Original Sound Track • Extras (image names in other languages) • Gallery (3D · HD) • Mine Menace • Staff (3D · HD)
Related Play Nintendo activities
Can’t-miss games • Who are these jerks of the jungle? • Who's Your Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Banana Bud?
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