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{{quote|My chair-lift is the safest route up the cliffs.|Benny|Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!}}
{{quote|My chair-lift is the safest route up the cliffs.|Benny|Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!}}
[[File:Razor Ridge GBA map.png|thumb|left|Razor Ridge in the Game Boy Advance remake]]
'''Razor Ridge''' is the sixth world of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' It takes place in a mountain area near a large fissure and filled with whirling machinery. Razor Ridge has many caves and vast areas of cliffs. At the base of the cliffs are cesspools with pitch-black water, created from floodwater runoff.<ref>{{cite|author=Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide|page=86|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1996}}</ref> Razor Ridge has two chairlifts that are operated by the [[Brothers Bear|Brother Bear]] twins, [[Benny]] and [[Björn]] respectively. [[Benny's Chairlift]] is found near the start of Razor Ridge, and [[Björn's Chairlift]]s is on the other side of Razor Ridge. When [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] give the [[No.6 wrench]] to Björn, he fixes the chairlifts, allowing them to reach the [[secret cave]], Clifftop Cache.
'''Razor Ridge''' is the sixth world of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''.


Razor Ridge is in a mountain area located near a large fissure and filled with whirling machinery. Due to the fissure, the only way to travel between areas is through the use of a chairlift. Razor Ridge has many caves and vast areas of cliffs. At the base of the cliffs are cesspools with pitch-black water, created from floodwater runoff.<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' Player's Guide. Page 86.</ref>  
==Levels==
<gallery widths=256>
Buzzer Barrage.png|'''[[Buzzer Barrage]]'''<br>The first level, Buzzer Barrage takes place in a cave with several [[Buzz (enemy)|Buzzes]], and the [[Kong]]s are required to be transformed into [[Quawks]] for a majority of the level.
Kong-Fused Cliffs.png|'''[[Kong-Fused Cliffs]]'''<br>The second level, Kong-Fused Cliffs involves climbing up a series of ropes lit on fire as it gradually moves its way upward.
Floodlit Fish.png|'''[[Floodlit Fish]]'''<br>The third level, Floodlit Fish takes place in a dark underwater area, where the Kongs are transformed into [[Enguarde]] for most of the level, as Enguarde has to stab [[Gleamin' Bream]]s along the way to temporarily light up the surrounding area.
Pot Hole Panic.png|'''[[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Country 3)|Pot Hole Panic]]'''<br>The fourth level, Pot Hole Panic takes place in a cave featuring four different [[Animal Friends]] that Dixie or Kiddy can ride along the way.
Ropey Rumpus.png|'''[[Ropey Rumpus]]'''<br>The fifth level, Ropey Rumpus takes place in a cliffside level where the Kongs have to climb a series of ropes to the top.
BarbosSNES.png|'''Boss level: [[Barbos's Barrier]]'''<br>The boss level, Barbos's Barrier involves a boss fight against a giant mother [[Lurchin]] named [[Barbos]]. This boss level was relocated to [[Pacifica]] in the [[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]].
Kroctopus Krush DKC3 GBA.png|'''Boss level: [[Kroctopus Krush]]''' (GBA)<br>The boss level in the Game Boy Advance version, is instead Kroctopus Krush, featuring a battle against a giant mutant octopus named [[Kroctopus]].
</gallery>


Razor Ridge has two chairlifts that are operated by the [[Brothers Bear|Brother Bear]] twins, [[Benny]] and [[Björn]] respectively. [[Benny's Chairlifts]] is found near the start of Razor Ridge, and [[Björn's Chairlifts]] is on the other side of Razor Ridge. When [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] give the [[No.6 wrench]] to Björn, he fixes the chairlifts, allowing them to reach the [[secret cave]], Clifftop Cache.
==Profiles==
 
*'''Player's Guide:''' ''Serrated spires scrape the bloated bellies of the clouds high above Razor Ridge. This would be a scenic place to visit if there weren't so many creepy critters running around. One of the krueler Kremlings even disabled Björn Bear's Chairlifts!''<ref>{{cite|author=Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide|page=5|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1996}}</ref>
[[Barbos]] is the boss of Razor Ridge, and its domain is in a small lake at the center-right part of Razor Ridge. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version, the world boss was changed to [[Kroctopus]], and Barbos was made the boss of [[Pacifica]] instead.
*'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 89:''' ''Like the mountainous K3, Razor Ridge is full of peaks and valleys. The bear brothers, Benny and Björn, run a chairlift operation here. Björn would be happy to give you a ride to the top of the ridge if you found his Number Six Wrench for him. If Barter Bear doesn't have the wrench, you might want to se if it fell intro the alpine lake in the valley.''<ref>{{cite|date=October 1996|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 89|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=37}}</ref>
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*'''''Nintendo Power'' vol. 91:''' ''The airy heights of Razor Ridge are enough to quicken the pulse of the most seasoned climbers. These peaks are home to Benny and Björn, the undisputed master of chairlift technology. Unfortunately, Björn can't repair the Upper Ridge chair. If you could find his wrench, he might let you explore the legendary Clifftop Cache Cave.''<ref>{{cite|date=December 1996|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 91|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=60}}</ref>
==Levels==
{|class="dktable-brown"
!Level
!Description
|-
|align=center|[[File:Buzzer Barrage.png]]<br>'''[[Buzzer Barrage]]'''
|The first cave level, Buzzer Barrage has many Buzzes. The Kongs transform into [[Quawks]], who is played as for the majority of the level. Kopters make their debut appearance.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Kong-Fused Cliffs.png]]<br>'''[[Kong-Fused Cliffs]]'''
|Throughout the level, Dixie/Kiddy must keep climbing the rope set on fire as it reaches up to hurt them. They also must avoid any dangerous obstacles like Kopters and Buzzes.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Floodlit Fish.png]]<br>'''[[Floodlit Fish]]'''
|This is the third underwater level and the final one in the SNES version. [[Enguarde the Swordfish]] is played throughout the level in order to activate light in the dark waters from the [[Gleamin' Bream]], their only appearance in the game. The level is also infested with [[Koco]]s, [[Bounty Bass]]es and mostly [[Lurchin]]s.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Pot Hole Panic.png]]<br>'''[[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!)|Pot Hole Panic]]'''
|The second cave level, Pot Hole Panic has four Animal Friends that Dixie and Kiddy can ride. [[Kuchuka]]s are a common enemy in the level.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Ropey Rumpus.png]]<br>'''[[Ropey Rumpus]]'''
|Ropey Rumpus is the third cliffside level, and Dixie and Kiddy must climb up ropes to reach the top of the area.
|-
|align=center|[[File:BarbosSNES.png]]<br>'''Boss level: [[Barbos's Barrier]]''' (SNES)
|Barbos is a giant Lurchin who attacks by sending its offspring or shell-like enemies. Barbos's vulnerable spot is its ligament face. The Kongs are transformed into [[Enguarde]] during the whole boss level.
|-
|align=center|[[File:Kroctopus Krush DKC3 GBA.png]]<br>'''Boss level: [[Kroctopus Krush]]''' (GBA)
|Kroctopus is a giant octopus who resides by a waterfall.
|}


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Spa=Cumbre Afilada
|Spa=Cumbre Afilada
|SpaM=Sharp Summit
|SpaM=Sharp Summit
|Fra=Bord Barbelé
|Fre=Bord Barbelé
|FraM=Barbed Edge
|FreM=Barbed Edge
|Ger=Gipfelgrat
|Ger=Gipfelgrat
|GerM=Summit Ridge
|GerM=Summit Ridge

Latest revision as of 16:00, June 22, 2024

Razor Ridge
Razor Ridge.png
Map in the original version
The map of Razor Ridge from the Game Boy Advance remake of Donkey Kong Country 3
In the Game Boy Advance version
Game Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Levels 5
<< List of worlds (SNES) >>
<< List of worlds (GBA) >>
“My chair-lift is the safest route up the cliffs.”
—Benny, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

Razor Ridge is the sixth world of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! It takes place in a mountain area near a large fissure and filled with whirling machinery. Razor Ridge has many caves and vast areas of cliffs. At the base of the cliffs are cesspools with pitch-black water, created from floodwater runoff.[1] Razor Ridge has two chairlifts that are operated by the Brother Bear twins, Benny and Björn respectively. Benny's Chairlift is found near the start of Razor Ridge, and Björn's Chairlifts is on the other side of Razor Ridge. When Dixie and Kiddy give the No.6 wrench to Björn, he fixes the chairlifts, allowing them to reach the secret cave, Clifftop Cache.

Levels[edit]

  • Buzzer Barrage The first level, Buzzer Barrage takes place in a cave with several Buzzes, and the Kongs are required to be transformed into Quawks for a majority of the level.

    Buzzer Barrage
    The first level, Buzzer Barrage takes place in a cave with several Buzzes, and the Kongs are required to be transformed into Quawks for a majority of the level.

  • Kong-Fused Cliffs The second level, Kong-Fused Cliffs involves climbing up a series of ropes lit on fire as it gradually moves its way upward.

    Kong-Fused Cliffs
    The second level, Kong-Fused Cliffs involves climbing up a series of ropes lit on fire as it gradually moves its way upward.

  • Floodlit Fish The third level, Floodlit Fish takes place in a dark underwater area, where the Kongs are transformed into Enguarde for most of the level, as Enguarde has to stab Gleamin' Breams along the way to temporarily light up the surrounding area.

    Floodlit Fish
    The third level, Floodlit Fish takes place in a dark underwater area, where the Kongs are transformed into Enguarde for most of the level, as Enguarde has to stab Gleamin' Breams along the way to temporarily light up the surrounding area.

  • Pot Hole Panic The fourth level, Pot Hole Panic takes place in a cave featuring four different Animal Friends that Dixie or Kiddy can ride along the way.

    Pot Hole Panic
    The fourth level, Pot Hole Panic takes place in a cave featuring four different Animal Friends that Dixie or Kiddy can ride along the way.

  • Ropey Rumpus The fifth level, Ropey Rumpus takes place in a cliffside level where the Kongs have to climb a series of ropes to the top.

    Ropey Rumpus
    The fifth level, Ropey Rumpus takes place in a cliffside level where the Kongs have to climb a series of ropes to the top.

  • Boss level: Barbos's Barrier The boss level, Barbos's Barrier involves a boss fight against a giant mother Lurchin named Barbos. This boss level was relocated to Pacifica in the Game Boy Advance version.

    Boss level: Barbos's Barrier
    The boss level, Barbos's Barrier involves a boss fight against a giant mother Lurchin named Barbos. This boss level was relocated to Pacifica in the Game Boy Advance version.

  • Boss level: Kroctopus Krush (GBA) The boss level in the Game Boy Advance version, is instead Kroctopus Krush, featuring a battle against a giant mutant octopus named Kroctopus.

    Boss level: Kroctopus Krush (GBA)
    The boss level in the Game Boy Advance version, is instead Kroctopus Krush, featuring a battle against a giant mutant octopus named Kroctopus.

Profiles[edit]

  • Player's Guide: Serrated spires scrape the bloated bellies of the clouds high above Razor Ridge. This would be a scenic place to visit if there weren't so many creepy critters running around. One of the krueler Kremlings even disabled Björn Bear's Chairlifts![2]
  • Nintendo Power vol. 89: Like the mountainous K3, Razor Ridge is full of peaks and valleys. The bear brothers, Benny and Björn, run a chairlift operation here. Björn would be happy to give you a ride to the top of the ridge if you found his Number Six Wrench for him. If Barter Bear doesn't have the wrench, you might want to se if it fell intro the alpine lake in the valley.[3]
  • Nintendo Power vol. 91: The airy heights of Razor Ridge are enough to quicken the pulse of the most seasoned climbers. These peaks are home to Benny and Björn, the undisputed master of chairlift technology. Unfortunately, Björn can't repair the Upper Ridge chair. If you could find his wrench, he might let you explore the legendary Clifftop Cache Cave.[4]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese カミソリ渓谷[5]
Kamisori Keikoku 		Razor Gorge
French Bord Barbelé[?] Barbed Edge
German Gipfelgrat[?] Summit Ridge
Italian Cresta del Rasoio[?] Razor Ridge
Spanish Cumbre Afilada[?] Sharp Summit

References[edit]

  1. ^ Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 86.
  2. ^ Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda (1996). Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 5.
  3. ^ October 1996. Nintendo Power Volume 89. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 37.
  4. ^ December 1996. Nintendo Power Volume 91. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 60.
  5. ^ Super Donkey Kong 3: Nazo no Kremis-tō「クレミス島マップ」fold-out
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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 3 (GBA)
Characters Protagonists Dixie Kong • Kiddy Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Swanky Kong • Cranky Kong
Prisoners Banana Birds • Banana Queen • Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Candy Konga • Lanky Konga • Tiny Konga • Chunky Konga
Animal Friends Ellie • Enguarde • Parry • Squawks • Squitter • Quawks
Brothers Bear Bachelora • Baffle • Barnacle • Barter • Bazaar • Bazooka • Benny • Björn • Blizzard • Blue • Blunder • Boomer • Bramble • Brash
Bosses Belcha • Arich • Squirt • KAOS • Bleak • Barbos • Kroctopusa • Baron K. Roolenstein
Enemies Bazuka • Bazza • Booty Bird • Bounty Bass • Bristles • Buzz • Gleamin' Bream • Karbine • Killer bees • Klasp • Knik-Knak • Knocka • Kobble • Koco • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Krackaa • Kremling (boater)a • Krimp • Kroc • Krumple • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Lemguin • Lurchin • Minkey • Missile shell • Nibbla • Nid • Re-Koil • Skidda • Sneek • Swoopy
Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Bowling ball • Bear coin • Bonus Coin • Box of chocolatesa • Cog • DK Coin • Extra-Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Flupperius Petallus Pongus • Green banana • K-O-N-G Letters • Mirror • No.6 wrench • Patch • Present • Rosea • Shell • Ski • Star
Objects Animal Barrel • Animal crate • Auto-Fire Barrel • Barrel • Barrel Shield • Bonus Barrel • Boo Barrel • Booster Barrel • Bubbling cauldron • Crate • DK Barrel • Fuel Drum • Handle • Ignition Barrel • Invincibility Barrel • Metal door • Minea • Propellerpack • Ripsaw • Rocket Barrel • Star Barrel • Steel Barrel • Switch Barrel • TNT Barrel • Toboggan • Tracker Barrel • Trapdoor • Tumbling barrel • Warp Barrel • Wheel
Levels Lake Orangatanga Lakeside Limbo • Doorstop Dash • Tidal Trouble • Skidda's Row • Murky Mill • Belcha's Barn
Kremwood Forest Barrel Shield Bust-Up • Riverside Race • Squeals on Wheels • Springin' Spiders • Bobbing Barrel Brawl • Arich's Ambush
Cotton Top Cove Bazza's Blockade • Rocket Barrel Ride • Kreeping Klasps • Tracker Barrel Trek • Fish Food Frenzy • Squirt's Showdown
Mekanos Fire-Ball Frenzy • Demolition Drain-Pipe • Ripsaw Rage • Blazing Bazukas • Low-G Labyrinth • Kaos Karnage
K3 Krevice Kreepers • Tearaway Toboggan • Barrel Drop Bounce • Krack Shot Kroc • Lemguin Lunge • Bleak's House
Razor Ridge Buzzer Barrage • Kong-Fused Cliffs • Floodlit Fish • Pot Hole Panic • Ropey Rumpus • Barbos's Barrierb • Kroctopus Krusha
Pacificaa Dingy Drain-Pipea • Stormy Seasa • Sunken Sprucea • Cliffside Blasta • Ripcurl Reefa • Surf's Upa • Barbos's Barrier
Kaos Kore Konveyor Rope Klash • Creepy Caverns • Lightning Lookout • Koindozer Klamber • Poisonous Pipeline • Kastle Kaos
Krematoa Stampede Sprint • Criss Kross Cliffs • Tyrant Twin Tussle • Swoopy Salvo • Rocket Rush • Knautilus
Miscellaneous Barrel-Blastapalooza • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff
a Exclusive to the Game Boy Advance version
b Barbos's Barrier was moved to Pacifica in the Game Boy Advance version
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