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[[File:DixieDiddy2.png|thumb|200x200px|Artwork of Diddy and Dixie performing team up in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']] | [[File:DixieDiddy2.png|thumb|200x200px|Artwork of Diddy and Dixie performing team up in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']] | ||
'''Teaming up''' is an ability | {{quote|Team up? I've never heard such rubbish in my life! When I played, I was on my own. I had no fancy backup!|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest}} | ||
'''Teaming up''' is an ability in the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]], first appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and returning in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' It allows one of the [[Kong]]s to piggyback on their partner. While the move slows the Kongs' movement, team up allows them to reach higher locations, items, and [[Bonus Barrel]]s and to more easily defeat stronger enemies. When a Kong is thrown upward to another position, including higher areas, the lead Kong automatically follows them there. Bosses and certain enemies are not affected by team up, and using a team up throw on them results in the player losing a Kong. If a horizontally tossed Kong hits the ground, they are shown in their defeated animation. To reunite with that Kong, the lead Kong must go back to their partner. If the thrown Kong hits a hazard or gets hit by an enemy after landing on the ground, the player loses that Kong. By pressing {{button|snes|A}}, the player can have the lead Kong carry their partner, and a second time to separate the Kongs again. They can press {{button|snes|Y}} to throw a Kong horizontally and also Up on {{button|snes|pad}} to do so vertically. | |||
In ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', the team up move is performed by [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]]. This allows them to reach higher areas and to enter some Bonus Levels. While they are idle, the top Kong points in different directions: Dixie points backwards, while Diddy points forwards. Near the start of the first level, [[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Pirate Panic]], there are [[banana]]s arranged in the shape of the button for performing team up, and it instructs the player on how to use the ability. [[Zinger]]s are not affected by a team up throw. | |||
In ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', if Dixie carries [[Kiddy Kong]], her movement is slowed due to Kiddy's weight. Dixie cannot throw Kiddy far, but if she throws him upwards onto a cracked piece of the ground, it breaks open; this method is sometimes necessary to get to a Bonus Barrel. If Dixie throws Kiddy forwards, he [[Roll Attack|roll]]s and bounces off walls, and Dixie can jump on him to perform a continuous roll until hitting an object or other surface. Kiddy can carry Dixie more easily since she is lighter. By doing a team up throw, Kiddy can throw Dixie at enemies and throw her up on otherwise unreachable areas. [[Buzz (enemy)|Buzzes]], [[Bristles]], and [[Kuff 'n' Klout]]s are the enemies not affected by a team up throw. | |||
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] versions of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'', the {{button|gba|R}} button is used to team up and separate the Kongs, and the {{button|gba|B}} button is used to throw a Kong. Furthermore, ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' gives Diddy and Dixie the ability to defeat [[Kruncha]]s with the team up ability by jumping on them. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Diddy on Dixie Team-up DKC2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' artwork of Dixie carrying Diddy | Diddy on Dixie Team-up DKC2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' artwork of Dixie carrying Diddy | ||
Dixie on Kiddy Team-up DKC3 artwork.jpg|''Donkey Kong Country 3'' artwork of Kiddy carrying Dixie | Dixie on Kiddy Team-up DKC3 artwork.jpg|''Donkey Kong Country 3'' artwork of Kiddy carrying Dixie | ||
Dixie and Kiddy Kong DKC3.png|''Donkey Kong Country 3'' artwork of Dixie carrying Kiddy | Dixie and Kiddy Kong DKC3.png|''Donkey Kong Country 3'' artwork of Dixie carrying Kiddy | ||
File:Group Art 2 - Donkey Kong Country.png|Artwork of Donkey Kong carrying Diddy, theres no such in game mechanic in ''Donkey Kong Country'' | |||
Team-up DKC2.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' screenshot of the Kongs using team up | |||
File:FireBall_Frenzy_DKC3.png|Kiddy throwing Dixie | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|JapR=Chīmu Appu | |JapR=Chīmu Appu | ||
|JapM=Team Up | |JapM=Team Up | ||
|Ita=Unitevi!<ref>''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' Italian GIG's manual | |Ita=Unitevi!<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' Italian GIG's manual|page=8}}</ref> | ||
|ItaM=Unite! | |Ita2=Squadra<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' Spanish-Italian manual|page=41}}</ref> | ||
|Ita3=Salto di coppia<ref>{{cite|language=it|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|date=2004|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' European manual|page=111}}</ref>/Lancio di coppia<ref>{{cite|language=it|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|date=2004|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' European manual|page=109}}</ref> | |||
|Ita4=Forma coppia<ref>{{cite|language=it|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|date=2005|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' European manual|page=107}}</ref> | |||
|ItaM=Unite! | |||
|Ita2M=Team (up) | |||
|Ita3M=Couple jump/Couple toss | |||
|Ita4M=Pair up | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Although team up is not performed in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', there is | *Although team up is not performed in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', there is {{file link|Group Art 2 - Donkey Kong Country.png|official artwork}} of [[Donkey Kong]] carrying Diddy on his shoulders. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Latest revision as of 21:26, December 1, 2024
- “Team up? I've never heard such rubbish in my life! When I played, I was on my own. I had no fancy backup!”
- —Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Teaming up is an ability in the Donkey Kong Country series, first appearing in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and returning in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! It allows one of the Kongs to piggyback on their partner. While the move slows the Kongs' movement, team up allows them to reach higher locations, items, and Bonus Barrels and to more easily defeat stronger enemies. When a Kong is thrown upward to another position, including higher areas, the lead Kong automatically follows them there. Bosses and certain enemies are not affected by team up, and using a team up throw on them results in the player losing a Kong. If a horizontally tossed Kong hits the ground, they are shown in their defeated animation. To reunite with that Kong, the lead Kong must go back to their partner. If the thrown Kong hits a hazard or gets hit by an enemy after landing on the ground, the player loses that Kong. By pressing 
, the player can have the lead Kong carry their partner, and a second time to separate the Kongs again. They can press 
to throw a Kong horizontally and also Up on 
to do so vertically.
In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, the team up move is performed by Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong. This allows them to reach higher areas and to enter some Bonus Levels. While they are idle, the top Kong points in different directions: Dixie points backwards, while Diddy points forwards. Near the start of the first level, Pirate Panic, there are bananas arranged in the shape of the button for performing team up, and it instructs the player on how to use the ability. Zingers are not affected by a team up throw.
In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, if Dixie carries Kiddy Kong, her movement is slowed due to Kiddy's weight. Dixie cannot throw Kiddy far, but if she throws him upwards onto a cracked piece of the ground, it breaks open; this method is sometimes necessary to get to a Bonus Barrel. If Dixie throws Kiddy forwards, he rolls and bounces off walls, and Dixie can jump on him to perform a continuous roll until hitting an object or other surface. Kiddy can carry Dixie more easily since she is lighter. By doing a team up throw, Kiddy can throw Dixie at enemies and throw her up on otherwise unreachable areas. Buzzes, Bristles, and Kuff 'n' Klouts are the enemies not affected by a team up throw.
In the Game Boy Advance versions of Donkey Kong Country 2 and Donkey Kong Country 3, the 
button is used to team up and separate the Kongs, and the 
button is used to throw a Kong. Furthermore, Donkey Kong Country 2 gives Diddy and Dixie the ability to defeat Krunchas with the team up ability by jumping on them.
Gallery[edit]
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest artwork of Dixie carrying Diddy
Donkey Kong Country 3 artwork of Kiddy carrying Dixie
Donkey Kong Country 3 artwork of Dixie carrying Kiddy
Artwork of Donkey Kong carrying Diddy, theres no such in game mechanic in Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest screenshot of the Kongs using team up
Kiddy throwing Dixie
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | チームアップ[?] Chīmu Appu |
Team Up | |
| Italian | Unitevi![1] | Unite! | |
| Squadra[2] | Team (up) | ||
| Salto di coppia[3]/Lancio di coppia[4] | Couple jump/Couple toss | ||
| Forma coppia[5] | Pair up |
Trivia[edit]
- Although team up is not performed in Donkey Kong Country, there is official artwork of Donkey Kong carrying Diddy on his shoulders.
References[edit]
- ^ Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Italian GIG's manual. Page 8.
- ^ Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Spanish-Italian manual. Page 41.
- ^ 2004. Donkey Kong Country 2 European manual. Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Page 111.
- ^ 2004. Donkey Kong Country 2 European manual. Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Page 109.
- ^ 2005. Donkey Kong Country 3 European manual. Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Page 107.
