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'''Rock Krocs'''<ref name=manual>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=28|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1994}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=2000|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Game Boy Color instruction booklet|page=18}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Advance version)|author=Cast roll}}</ref> (also spelled '''RockKrocs'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country''|author=Cast roll}}</ref><ref name=PlayersGuide>{{cite|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|page=14|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1994}}</ref>) are enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. They have rocky, brown skin and glowing red eyes. The official German guide for the game implies that the Rock Krocs are zombies.<ref>{{cite|url=archive.org/details/donkey-kong-country-snes-offizieller-nintendo-spieleberater/page/n41/mode/2up|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' | '''Rock Krocs'''<ref name=manual>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=28|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1994}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=2000|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Game Boy Color instruction booklet|page=18}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Advance version)|author=Cast roll}}</ref> (also spelled '''RockKrocs'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country''|author=Cast roll}}</ref><ref name=PlayersGuide>{{cite|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|page=14|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1994}}</ref>) are enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. They have rocky, brown skin and glowing red eyes. The official German guide for the game implies that the Rock Krocs are zombies.<ref>{{cite|url=archive.org/details/donkey-kong-country-snes-offizieller-nintendo-spieleberater/page/n41/mode/2up|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Offizieller Nintendo Spieleberater|language=de|publisher=Nintendo of Europe GmbH|author=Ota, Shigeru, et al.|date=1994|page=44}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country''=== | ||
Rock Krocs | Rock Krocs appear ''Donkey Kong Country''. They are encountered in [[Stop & Go Station]] only, contrary to what is said in the [[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]].<ref name=PlayersGuide/> Rock Krocs are the main obstacle and feature of said stage, and [[Stop & Go Barrel]]s can manipulate their movements. The Rock Krocs move continuously by default because the barrels are all set to "GO," but if the barrels are set to "STOP", every Rock Kroc curls up like a boulder and stops moving; this is required to pass through the level. However, after a few seconds, every Stop & Go Barrel reverts back to "GO", followed by the Rock Krocs getting up to continue moving. It is possible to [[roll]] through a Rock Kroc without taking damage. In the Japanese version and the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|second remake]], if a Rock Kroc is curled up, either a [[barrel]] or Donkey Kong's [[Hand Slap]] can defeat it. When defeated, Rock Kroc releases either a [[banana]], Banana Bunch, or an [[Extra Life Balloon]]. | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country'' novel=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country'' novel=== | ||
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===''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''=== | ||
A Rock Kroc leads a "squadron" of [[Kremling]]s within their factory in [[Big Ape City]] in the novel ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]''. It is encountered by [[Donkey Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], and [[Funky Kong]] after they try to escape the factory in Funky's [[barrel plane]]. Rock Kroc and the Kremlings attempt to attack the plane, though [[Donkey Kong]] uses a [[TNT Barrel]] to rip a large hole in the factory's wall, and the characters escape before Rock Kroc can reach them. | |||
===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ||
A Rock Kroc is the main antagonist of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' anticipation chapter in [[Super Mario-kun Volume 12|volume 12]]. [[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong retrieving their [[banana hoard]], protected by one Rock Kroc. DK attempts to defeat him with a [[Roll Attack]], but he bounces back, then he grabs a [[TNT Barrel]], but the Kremling takes advantage of his appearance to hide between the rocks of the area and, not sure who to hit, DK's barrel explodes in his hands. Mario manages to lure him out with a free | [[File:Rock Kroc SMKun.png|thumb|upright=1.3|Appearance in volume 12 of ''Super Mario-kun'']] | ||
A Rock Kroc is the main antagonist of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' anticipation chapter in [[Super Mario-kun Volume 12|volume 12]] of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. [[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong retrieving their [[banana hoard]], protected by one Rock Kroc. DK attempts to defeat him with a [[Roll Attack]], but he bounces back, then he grabs a [[TNT Barrel]], but the Kremling takes advantage of his appearance to hide between the rocks of the area and, not sure who to hit, DK's barrel explodes in his hands. Mario manages to lure him out with a free coupon and crushes him with a [[hammer]], but the rock debris come together to create a giant rocky Rock Kroc, but it trips on banana peel left by Yoshi and comes apart. DK and Mario then crush the rocks into sand with hammers, defeating it. | |||
==Profiles== | ==Profiles== | ||
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*'''Player's Guide:''' ''This possessed creature only appears in a couple of stages. That's plenty! When the lights in the cave glow green, the RockKrocs go crazy. They run back and forth with their arms outstretched, looking for something to grab. The only way to shut them down is to make the lights glow red. Doing so entails touching the Stop & Go Barrels as you move through the stage.''<ref name=PlayersGuide/> | *'''Player's Guide:''' ''This possessed creature only appears in a couple of stages. That's plenty! When the lights in the cave glow green, the RockKrocs go crazy. They run back and forth with their arms outstretched, looking for something to grab. The only way to shut them down is to make the lights glow red. Doing so entails touching the Stop & Go Barrels as you move through the stage.''<ref name=PlayersGuide/> | ||
*'''Player's Guide''' (Game Boy Advance version): ''Rock Krocs are rare subterranean Krocs that have glowing red eyes and rocklike skin. They appear in only a few corners of Kong Island. Rock Krocs run around in a crazed rampage when the cave is lit green. Activate Stop & Go Barrels in levels that the stony beasts populate to change the level's lighting to red—the Rock Krocs will become temporarily immobilized.''<ref>{{cite|date=2003|language=en-us|author=Folsom, Jessica, and Steve Thomason|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|page=14|publisher=Nintendo of America|isbn=1-930206-33-X}}</ref> | *'''Player's Guide''' (Game Boy Advance version): ''Rock Krocs are rare subterranean Krocs that have glowing red eyes and rocklike skin. They appear in only a few corners of Kong Island. Rock Krocs run around in a crazed rampage when the cave is lit green. Activate Stop & Go Barrels in levels that the stony beasts populate to change the level's lighting to red—the Rock Krocs will become temporarily immobilized.''<ref>{{cite|date=2003|language=en-us|author=Folsom, Jessica, and Steve Thomason|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|page=14|publisher=Nintendo of America|isbn=1-930206-33-X}}</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! colspan="2" |''Nintendo Power trading cards'' | |||
|- | |||
! scope="row" |AKA | |||
|''Stone Men, Rock Piles'' | |||
|- | |||
! scope="row" |Distinguishing Features | |||
|''Stone men with red eyes who pace back and forth. They obey the Stop & Go barrels without question'' | |||
|- | |||
! scope="row" |Location | |||
|''Stop & Go Station and the Loopy Lights.'' | |||
|- | |||
! scope="row" |Apprehension | |||
|''Do not attempt to apprehend the RockKrocs! Avoid them when they're not curled up into rock piles. Sneak past them as quickly as you can while they are inactive.'' | |||
|- | |||
! scope="row" |Past Convictors | |||
|''Unlawful detainment of monkeys.'' | |||
|} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main-gallery}} | {{Main-gallery}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Rockkroc DKC alt artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country'' | Rockkroc DKC alt artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country'' | ||
Rock_krock3.jpg|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country'' | Rock_krock3.jpg|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country'' | ||
Rockkroc DKC sprite.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country'' | Rockkroc DKC sprite.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country'' | ||
Rumble Jungle Illustration - Rock Kroc.png|''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle'' | |||
Rockkroc DKCGBC sprite.png|Sprite from ''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (GBC) | Rockkroc DKCGBC sprite.png|Sprite from ''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (GBC) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 20:52, November 2, 2024
| Rock Kroc | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Donkey Kong Country | |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country (1994) |
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) (2003) |
| Variant of | Kremling |
Rock Krocs[1][2][3] (also spelled RockKrocs[4][5]) are enemies in Donkey Kong Country. They have rocky, brown skin and glowing red eyes. The official German guide for the game implies that the Rock Krocs are zombies.[6]
History[edit]
Donkey Kong Country[edit]
Rock Krocs appear Donkey Kong Country. They are encountered in Stop & Go Station only, contrary to what is said in the Player's Guide.[5] Rock Krocs are the main obstacle and feature of said stage, and Stop & Go Barrels can manipulate their movements. The Rock Krocs move continuously by default because the barrels are all set to "GO," but if the barrels are set to "STOP", every Rock Kroc curls up like a boulder and stops moving; this is required to pass through the level. However, after a few seconds, every Stop & Go Barrel reverts back to "GO", followed by the Rock Krocs getting up to continue moving. It is possible to roll through a Rock Kroc without taking damage. In the Japanese version and the second remake, if a Rock Kroc is curled up, either a barrel or Donkey Kong's Hand Slap can defeat it. When defeated, Rock Kroc releases either a banana, Banana Bunch, or an Extra Life Balloon.
Donkey Kong Country novel[edit]
An individual Rock Kroc appears as one of King K. Rool's lieutenants at the end of the Donkey Kong Country novel. Shortly after the Kongs board the Gangplank Galleon, Diddy stomps Rock Kroc's head, causing him to collapse (unlike in Donkey Kong Country).
Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle[edit]
A Rock Kroc leads a "squadron" of Kremlings within their factory in Big Ape City in the novel Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle. It is encountered by Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Cranky Kong, and Funky Kong after they try to escape the factory in Funky's barrel plane. Rock Kroc and the Kremlings attempt to attack the plane, though Donkey Kong uses a TNT Barrel to rip a large hole in the factory's wall, and the characters escape before Rock Kroc can reach them.
Super Mario-kun[edit]
A Rock Kroc is the main antagonist of the Donkey Kong Country anticipation chapter in volume 12 of Super Mario-kun. Mario and Yoshi help Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong retrieving their banana hoard, protected by one Rock Kroc. DK attempts to defeat him with a Roll Attack, but he bounces back, then he grabs a TNT Barrel, but the Kremling takes advantage of his appearance to hide between the rocks of the area and, not sure who to hit, DK's barrel explodes in his hands. Mario manages to lure him out with a free coupon and crushes him with a hammer, but the rock debris come together to create a giant rocky Rock Kroc, but it trips on banana peel left by Yoshi and comes apart. DK and Mario then crush the rocks into sand with hammers, defeating it.
Profiles[edit]
Donkey Kong Country[edit]
| Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) enemy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Kroc | |||
| |||
| Worlds | Monkey Mines | Levels | Stop & Go Station |
| Scrapbook page | 4 | ||
| Photograph location | In Stop & Go Station, located before the letter O. | DK Attack point value | 5000 |
- Instruction booklet description:
| Nintendo Power trading cards | |
|---|---|
| AKA | Stone Men, Rock Piles |
| Distinguishing Features | Stone men with red eyes who pace back and forth. They obey the Stop & Go barrels without question |
| Location | Stop & Go Station and the Loopy Lights. |
| Apprehension | Do not attempt to apprehend the RockKrocs! Avoid them when they're not curled up into rock piles. Sneak past them as quickly as you can while they are inactive. |
| Past Convictors | Unlawful detainment of monkeys. |
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Rock Kroc.
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country
Sprite from Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle
Sprite from Donkey Kong Country (GBC)
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ロッククロック[?] Rokku Kurokku |
Rock Kroc | |
| German | Rock Kroc[?] | - | |
| Italian | Rock Kroc[7][8][9] | - | |
| Spanish | Rock Kroc[?] | - |
References[edit]
- ^ a b 1994. Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 28.
- ^ 2000. Donkey Kong Country Game Boy Color instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 18.
- ^ Cast roll. Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance version).
- ^ Cast roll. Donkey Kong Country.
- ^ a b c 1994. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 14.
- ^ Ota, Shigeru, et al. (1994). Donkey Kong Country Offizieller Nintendo Spieleberater. Nintendo of Europe GmbH (German). Page 44.
- ^ a b 1994. Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet. Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Page 28.
- ^ a b 2000. Donkey Kong Country (GBC) European instruction booklet. Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Page 115.
- ^ a b 2003. Donkey Kong Country (GBA) European instruction booklet. Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Page 108.
- ^ Folsom, Jessica, and Steve Thomason (2003). Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-930206-33-X. Page 14.
| Kremlings | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Congazuma • Cranky K. Rool • Draglinger • General Klump • Giant Viking Kremling • Green Kroc • Jr. Klap Trap • Junklomp • K. Lumsy • Kalypso • Kaptain Skurvy • Kass • Kerozene • King K. Rool • King Kut Out • Kip • Klubba • Kleever • Kludge • Krunch • Krunch's mother • Krusha • Krushy • Kudgel • Kutlass • Mega Amp • Okusan • Quint Skurvy • Resident demon |
| Species | Bazuka • Ghost • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Kasplat • Klampon • Klank • Klaptrap • Klasp • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klump • Knocka • Kobble • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Kosha • Kracka • Krash • Kremling boater • Kremling cop • Krimp • Kritter • Kroc • Krockhead • Krook • Krumple • Kruncha • Krusha • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Kutlass • Re-Koil • Robokremling • Rock Kroc • Shroom • Skeleton Kremling • Skidda • Super Team goalie |
