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{{level infobox
|title=Simian Swing
|image=[[File:Simian Swing.png]]
|image=[[Image:Simian_Swing.png|200px]]
|code=1-3
|code=1 - 3
|world=[[Gangplank Galleon Ahoy!]]
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
|notes=This is the second jungle level of the game.
|after=[[Deck Trek|>>]]
|after=[[Deck Trek|>>]]
|before=[[Freezing Fun|<<]]
|before=[[Freezing Fun|<<]]
}}
}}
'''Simian Swing''' is the third level of the classic [[Game Boy]] game, ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. It is also the third area of [[Gangplank Galleon Ahoy!]].
'''Simian Swing'''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1995|title=''Donkey Kong Land'' instruction booklet|page=16}}</ref> is the third level in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' and of the first world, [[Gangplank Galleon Ahoy!]] It is a jungle level where [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] must swing from many ropes to cross wide gaps and reach high ledges, while avoiding [[Zinger]]s flying around near the ropes along the way. A large portion of the level takes place on the treetops, some of which have hidden items on them.


In this short jungle level, the Kongs will have to swing on many ropes to cross very wide gaps and reach high ledges. Much of the level also takes place on the treetops of the jungle, and they Kongs must be careful to not fall off of them. Strangely, the monkeys will find a formation of bananas forming a ? mark near the end of the level. This likely marks the hidden cave under it that leads to a [[Bonus Level]]. The usual enemies appear in this level; [[Kritter]]s, [[Gnawty|Gnawties]], [[Slippa]]s, and [[Zinger]]s, who will stop at nothing to end the heroes' quest.
==Layout==
From the start of the level, the Kongs must jump up several ledges and defeat some Kremlings. Soon, they come up to an abyss, which must be crossed by using the rope above. From there, they must continue east and cross another gap with the aid of a few ropes. After beating a Gnawty, they must journey farther and get atop some treetops. They reach another gap here, so they need to swing along another rope and land on a small platform. However, there is another abyss after this, so the heroes must grab onto yet another rope and swing across. Once across the gaps, the Kongs need to defeat a couple Slippas and hit the [[Continue Point]].


==Level Layout==
Halfway through the level, the Kongs have to get back on the treetops and watch out for jumping Kremlings. Then, they encounter another abyss. To cross it, they must swing across a series of ropes while dodging a Zinger. Soon, they are able to get back on land and continue their adventure. After reaching and crossing another abyss, dodging more Zingers, the Kongs encounter a lone Kremling on a small platform, behind which is a larger platform leading to the level's exit.


From the start of the jungle level, the Kongs must jump up a several ledges and defeat some Kremlings. Soon, they will come up to an abyss, which must be crossed by simply using the rope above. The monkeys must swing along the rope, and land on the other end of the gap. From there, they should continue east and cross another gap with the aid of a few ropes. As they go across, the monkeys will have to jump through the air and grab onto other moving ropes, until they get to the other end. After beating a Gnawty, they must journey farther and get atop some treetops. They will reach another gap here, so they need to swing along another rope and land on a small platform. However, there is another abyss after this, so the heroes must grab onto yet another rope, and swing across. Once across the gaps, the Kongs should defeat a couple Slippas and hit the checkpoint.
==Enemies==
The following enemies appear in the following quantities:


Halfway through the level, the heroes should get back on the treetops and watch out for jumping Kremlings. Then, they will encounter an abyss. To cross it, the Kongs must swing across a rope, followed by another one and dodge a Zinger. Soon, they will be able to get back on land and continue their adventure. When they travel a little farther, they will reach another abyss. With the help of several ropes, they must cross it. As they hop to each of the swinging ropes, they must watch out for Zingers moving all around, as if one is touched, the monkeys might lose the level. Back on land, the group must beat a lone Kremling and travel along the path. Once they collect many bananas in the shape of a ? mark, they will find a portal, and it leads out of the level.
<gallery>
Gnawty DKL.PNG|[[Gnawty]] (1)
Kritter DKL.PNG|[[Kritter]] (8)
Slippa DKL.PNG|[[Slippa]] (3)
Zinger DKL.PNG|[[Zinger]] (4)
</gallery>
 
==Items and objects==
The following items and objects appear in the following quantities:
 
*[[DK Barrel]]: 2
*[[Kong Token]]: 2
*[[Red Balloon]]: 1
 
===K-O-N-G Letters===
[[File:Simian Swing DKL letter N.png|thumb|Donkey Kong swinging to the letter N]]
*K: Found with some bananas on the first rope swing.
*O: Located near two Slippas after some rope swinging.
*N: Hovering in the air in a rope swinging segment after the checkpoint. It can also be obtained by following bananas underneath one of the trees and entering a nearby [[Barrel Cannon]].
*G: Found at the very end near a question mark formation of bananas.
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==Bonus Areas==
*Shortly before the Continue Point, the Kongs must swing from a rope and bounce on a Gnawty. In mid-air, they must move to the right and land on a patch of ground in front of a small ledge. This causes a rope to appear out of the ground, and the Kongs must grab it to go to the [[Bonus Area]]. There, they must cross a gap via cloud platforms and collect the bananas scattered overhead. Once over the abyss, the Kongs can exit the area by walking into the opening nearby.
*After passing the Continue Point, there are a few bananas floating under a treetop. Following them puts the Kongs on a platform next to the aforementioned Barrel Cannon, which sends them flying toward the cave containing the Bonus Area. There, the Kongs must jump on a button that fires their [[Kong Token]]s from a barrel, each rewarding an [[extra life]] if caught. The Kongs can then exit from an opening to the right.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Simian Swing DKL Diddy swinging.png|Diddy swinging to a few bananas
Simian Swing DKL Slippa.png|Donkey Kong jumping to a Slippa
Simian Swing DKL Kritter on treetop.png|Donkey Kong holding a barrel to throw at a Kritter
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ロープ・ジャングル1
|JapR=Rōpu Janguru1
|JapM=Rope Jungle 1
|Spa=Monos balanceándose
|SpaM=Monkeys swinging
|Ita=Lo swing scimmiesco<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' Italian booklet|page=16}}</ref>
|ItaM=The simian swing
}}
 
==References==
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==Bonus Level(s)==
*A little while before the checkpoint, Donkey and Diddy Kong will swing off of a rope and bounce off of Gnawty. In mid-air, they should move to the right and land in front of a small ledge. If done correctly, a rope will come out of the ground. The heroes must grab on and ride to the [[Bonus Level]]. Here, they must simply hop atop a few clouds over a gap and grab the prizes scattered around. Once over the abyss, they can exit the area by walking into the opening nearby.
*After passing the checkpoint, the heroes will notice a few bananas floating under a treetop. They should jump down to them and land right next to a hidden barrel. Once they jump in it, the barrel will shoot them to another barrel, which will shoot them up to a cave, leading to the [[Bonus Level]]. Here, they will be able to exchange their [[Kong Token]]s and for lives. They should hit the button nearby, and it will shoot out the coins they collected, which must be caught to be turned into [[Extra Life Balloon]]s. Once the Kongs are done with this bonus, they can exit by using a barrel to the left of them.
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[[category:Donkey Kong Levels]]
[[Category:Jungles]]
[[category:Donkey Kong Places]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Land levels]]

Latest revision as of 06:00, August 25, 2024

Level
Simian Swing
Simian Swing.png
Level code 1-3
World Gangplank Galleon Ahoy!
Game Donkey Kong Land
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Simian Swing[1] is the third level in Donkey Kong Land and of the first world, Gangplank Galleon Ahoy! It is a jungle level where Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must swing from many ropes to cross wide gaps and reach high ledges, while avoiding Zingers flying around near the ropes along the way. A large portion of the level takes place on the treetops, some of which have hidden items on them.

Layout[edit]

From the start of the level, the Kongs must jump up several ledges and defeat some Kremlings. Soon, they come up to an abyss, which must be crossed by using the rope above. From there, they must continue east and cross another gap with the aid of a few ropes. After beating a Gnawty, they must journey farther and get atop some treetops. They reach another gap here, so they need to swing along another rope and land on a small platform. However, there is another abyss after this, so the heroes must grab onto yet another rope and swing across. Once across the gaps, the Kongs need to defeat a couple Slippas and hit the Continue Point.

Halfway through the level, the Kongs have to get back on the treetops and watch out for jumping Kremlings. Then, they encounter another abyss. To cross it, they must swing across a series of ropes while dodging a Zinger. Soon, they are able to get back on land and continue their adventure. After reaching and crossing another abyss, dodging more Zingers, the Kongs encounter a lone Kremling on a small platform, behind which is a larger platform leading to the level's exit.

Enemies[edit]

The following enemies appear in the following quantities:

Items and objects[edit]

The following items and objects appear in the following quantities:

K-O-N-G Letters[edit]

Donkey Kong swinging to the letter N of Simian Swing in Donkey Kong Land
Donkey Kong swinging to the letter N
  • K: Found with some bananas on the first rope swing.
  • O: Located near two Slippas after some rope swinging.
  • N: Hovering in the air in a rope swinging segment after the checkpoint. It can also be obtained by following bananas underneath one of the trees and entering a nearby Barrel Cannon.
  • G: Found at the very end near a question mark formation of bananas.

Bonus Areas[edit]

  • Shortly before the Continue Point, the Kongs must swing from a rope and bounce on a Gnawty. In mid-air, they must move to the right and land on a patch of ground in front of a small ledge. This causes a rope to appear out of the ground, and the Kongs must grab it to go to the Bonus Area. There, they must cross a gap via cloud platforms and collect the bananas scattered overhead. Once over the abyss, the Kongs can exit the area by walking into the opening nearby.
  • After passing the Continue Point, there are a few bananas floating under a treetop. Following them puts the Kongs on a platform next to the aforementioned Barrel Cannon, which sends them flying toward the cave containing the Bonus Area. There, the Kongs must jump on a button that fires their Kong Tokens from a barrel, each rewarding an extra life if caught. The Kongs can then exit from an opening to the right.

Gallery[edit]

  • Diddy swinging to a few bananas

    Diddy swinging to a few bananas

  • Donkey Kong jumping to a Slippa

    Donkey Kong jumping to a Slippa

  • Donkey Kong holding a barrel to throw at a Kritter

    Donkey Kong holding a barrel to throw at a Kritter

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ロープ・ジャングル1[?]
Rōpu Janguru1 		Rope Jungle 1
Italian Lo swing scimmiesco[2] The simian swing
Spanish Monos balanceándose[?] Monkeys swinging

References[edit]

  1. ^ 1995. Donkey Kong Land instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 16.
  2. ^ Donkey Kong Land Italian booklet. Page 16.
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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 • KONG Letters • Kong Token • 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
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