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{{quote2|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.|''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' instruction booklet, page 21}}
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|image=[[File:Swirlwind 01.png|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Land''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
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A '''Swirlwind'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Land'' instruction booklet, page 21.</ref>, known in an early ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' preview as a '''Tornado'''<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 69, page 91.</ref>, is a [[tornado]]-like enemy that appears in two levels of ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. They first appear in [[Snake Charmer's Challenge]], although they are only featured briefly. They later appear in another level with their name, [[Swirlwind Storm]], where they are the main obstacle and feature.  
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]].


Swirlwinds are unique in that they move while [[Donkey Kong]] or [[Diddy Kong]] bounce on them. They continue following the [[Kong]]s before eventually falling into a pit. Although they are an enemy, Swirlwinds are more advantageous to the Kongs, who can bounce on Swirlwinds to reach higher areas, out of reach items, and even a [[Bonus Level]]. If the Kongs touch the side of Swirlwind, they take damage. Swirlwinds 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]].
==Profiles==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=トルネード<ref>[[Media:SuperDonkeyKongGB guide.jpg|''Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book'']]</ref>
|Jpn=トルネード<ref>[[Media:SuperDonkeyKongGB guide.jpg|''Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book'']]{{page needed}}</ref>
|JapR=Torunēdo
|JpnR=Torunēdo
|JapM=Tornado
|JpnM=Tornado
|Ita=Turbine<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' Italian booklet|page=21}}</ref>
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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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