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{{level
{{about|a level in [[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]|the level in [[Donkey Kong Land 2]]|[[Hothead Hop]]}}
|title=Hot-Head Hop
{{distinguish|Hot-Hot Hop}}
|image=[[Image:Hothead65.jpg|280px]]
{{level infobox
|image=[[File:HotHeadHopSNES1.png]]
|code=2 - 1
|code=2 - 1
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|world=[[Crocodile Cauldron]]
|notes=This is the first level ever featuring Squitter the Spider.  It is also the first level to feature Klampons and Krocheads.
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|before=[[Topsail Trouble|<<]]
|track=Hot Head Bop
|after=[[Kannon's Klaim|>>]]
|before=[[Krow's Nest (Donkey Kong Country 2)|<<]]
|after=[[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Country 2)|>>]]
|secret=<sup>[[Jungle Jinx (Donkey Kong Country 2)|KK]]</sup>
}}
}}
'''Hot-Head Hop''' is the sixth level of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. It is the first area of [[Crocodile Cauldron]] in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' and [[Krem Cauldron]] in ''Donkey Kong Land 2''.
'''Hot-Head Hop''' is the sixth level in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and the first level of [[Crocodile Cauldron]]. It is the first volcanic level in the game. There are many pits of [[lava]], and the [[Kong]]s can only cross many of them by jumping from [[Krockhead]]s, who make their debut in the level. One of the [[Animal Friends]], [[Squitter]], also debuts in the level. Squitter can create web platforms to help the Kongs cross lava pits or reach hidden areas. There are a few [[Klobber]]s, and they attempt to knock the Kongs into the lava.
==Layout==
[[File:Hot-Head Hop DKC2 GBA.png|thumb|left|Hot-Head Hop in the Game Boy Advance version]]
The Kongs begin the level outside of a tunnel with a dark [[Treasure Chest|treasure chest]], which contains a green [[Extra Life Balloon]], on it. Another treasure chest is ahead of the tunnel that contains the [[KONG Letters|letter K]]. After the heroes pass a Neek and a Klobber, they come up to a pit of lava with a few Krockheads in it, whom they can use as platform to cross. Once they reach the other side of the pit, they come up to a solid area of ground with a raised piece of land in the center of it. A [[DK Barrel]] sits in front of the raised platform, which a Klampon walks along. At the end of this area, the primates can find a Klobber and then a pit with three Krockheads in it. The last of the Krockheads can bounce the heroes high into the air so they can reach another solid piece of land with a treasure chest and a Klobber on it. Inside the treasure chest, they can find a [[Banana Coin]], or, in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of the game, a [[golden feather]] or a [[Banana Bunch]]. Two more Krockheads stick their heads out of a lava-filled pit ahead of here, and both of them fling the Kongs into the air when jumped on. They can send the heroes onto a high platform shooting out of the lava.


The level takes place inside a volcano, and the Kongs must use [[Krochead]]s as stepping stones in order to cross rivers of lava. This level also marks [[Squitter]]'s first appearance, and he'll prove himself useful for reaching and completing bonus areas, as well as the [[DK Coin]]. [[Klampon]]s make their debut here as well. Other enemies include [[Neek]]s, [[Klobber]]s, [[Zinger]]s and [[Kruncha]]s.
A wider pit of lava containing four Krockheads is ahead of here, and once it is crossed, the primates reach an area with a DK Barrel and a raised piece of land with two Klampons around it. One of the Klampons is in front of the raised piece of ground, and it guards a treasure chest with a [[Cannonball|kannonball]] in it. An additional Klampon marches on the raised platform, which the letter O floats above. The duo can find a lava pit ahead of here that they can cross with two Krockheads that fling them into the air when landed on. A small platform that holds a Klampon is on the other side of the pit, which is followed by an additional pit containing two more Krockheads that can fling them into the air. Another small platform is after this pit, and it holds another Klampon. There is a larger platform near here that supports a [[Cannon|kannon]] and a Klobber. If the Kongs make their way to a pit east from here, they can find two Krockheads in it that can fling them to a nearby [[Star Barrel]] positioned high in the air.
[[File:HotHeadHop-SNES-Squitter.png|thumb|The Kongs find a Squitter Crate]]
After the primates cross this pit, they can find a DK Barrel and an [[animal crate]] containing Squitter ahead of them. Next to the crate, the heroes can find a formation of bananas that form the letter Y (or the letter B in the game's remake). Some Neeks march along the path ahead of here, and after they are passed, the group reaches another formation of bananas that create the letter A (or the letter R in the Game Boy Advance remake). A Banana Coin floats above the letter A, which is followed by a small pit with a single Krockhead in it. The letter N floats above this pit, and once it is crossed, the primates make their way up a few steep ledges with Klampons on them to reach the top of a large structure. At the top of this structure, they can find a trail of bananas leading them towards a pit the contains two Krockheads and a Zinger that flies between the two reptiles. The Krockheads can fling them over the Zinger and across the rest of the abyss, where they can find a flat pathway with a Klobber on it. In the Game Boy Advance version of the game, this Klobber is in possession of a [[photograph]].


==Level Layout==
Once the heroes make it to the end of the flat pathway, they reach a pit of lava with two Krockheads in it and a single Zinger flying over it. The Krockheads, who are able to fling the Kongs in the air, can help them cross the pit, which is followed by a platform with a Kruncha on it and the letter G above it. A group of bananas and Banana Bunches are also above the letter G. The primates can find a long pit ahead of here; they can either cross it with a pair of [[Blast Barrel]]s, or with Squitter's web platforms. If they use the spider to help them cross, they find a few Zingers in their path on the way. However, they can find many bananas and some Banana Coins in the area between the Zingers. Once the group crosses the pit, they reach an area of land with two Klampons on it. A [[Bonus Barrel]] is in view above these foes, who are followed by a [[No Animal Sign]] that makes Squitter disappear if he comes up to it (there are actually two, with an invisible one being underneath the real one in an attempt to block players from using Squitter's web platforms to crawl underneath the sign). If the Animal Friend is successfully led to the sign, the Kongs are also awarded with a red Extra Life Balloon. They can find a small pit of lava ahead of here with a Krockhead in it, who can bounce them onto a nearby [[End of Level Target]] located on the opposite side of the pit. Additionally, if they land on the target from the nearby Krockhead, they either win a banana, Banana Bunch, or a Banana Coin for a prize.
===''Donkey Kong Country 2===
From the start of the level, the heroes need to go east, watching out for a [[Klobber]] on the way. They must then hop onto the Krocheads in the fire and make their way back to land. After the monkeys beat a few enemies, such as a Klobber, they can hop onto more Krocheads in the fire. The third krock will bounce the Kongs up to higher land, where there is another Klobber to avoid. Afterwords, they will jump back onto more Krocheads sticking out of the fire. One-by-one, the monkeys can be flung to each krock until a large section of land is reached. Once they Kongs pass the few enemies there, they should hop onto more Krocheads, who will bounce the monkeys to smaller parts of ground, and then to a large part of land, where a cannon is. Then the group must get onto even more Krocheads, who will bounce them to the [[Star Barrel]].


When the monkeys safely reach land from here, they can find [[Squitter]], whom they can ride on. Then they must continue forward, defeating a few Neeks on the way. The group will eventually find a small abyss with the letter N above it. Once this is crossed using the Krochead in the fire, they need to climb up the path, watching out for enemies. There is a short trail of bananas to follow downward. The animals must jump down and collect them, then landing on the Krochead and bouncing to solid ground. There is a [[Zinger]] in the way, so the heroes must be careful. They should then move on, jumping on some red Krocheads on the way to bounce them to the next section of land, while watching out for a Zinger again. Later on, the group will find a large gap. They can choose to enter the barrels nearby and get shot to the other side, or use Squitter's webs to walk across. Either direction, the heroes should end up on solid ground and cross a "No Squitter" sign, which will make Squitter disappear. Finally, the monkeys can bounce off the last Krochead and finish the level.
==Enemies==
The following enemies appear in the following quantities, and enemies marked in '''bold''' debut in the level:
<gallery>
Klampon DKC2.png|'''[[Klampon]]''' (10)
Klobber DKC2 green.png|[[Klobber]] (green) (5)
Krockhead DKC2 green.png|'''[[Krockhead]] (green)''' (4)
Krockhead DKC2 red.png|'''[[Krockhead]] (brown)''' (23)
Kruncha DKC2 blue.png|[[Kruncha]] (blue) (1)
Neek DKC2.png|[[Neek]] (4)
Zinger DKC2 yellow.png|[[Zinger]] (yellow) (4)
</gallery>


===''Donkey Kong Land 2===
==Items and objects==
The Kongs must begin this level by going forward and jumping across the two Krocheads in the fire. Then, they need to continue up and avoid a few different kinds of enemies, such as a Neek, a Klampon, and a Klobber. The monkeys should eventually reach a part of the level where there is a raised piece of land and two Klampons in their way. They must simply defeat these hazards and move on. There is a Kruncha on the way that the Kongs must also watch out for. Then, they must hop onto the Krocheads sticking in the fire. The last krock will bounce both of the Kongs over a Zinger and back to flat land. The group must move on and fight some enemies, where they should see a box with Squitter in it. Once they ride on top of the spider, they need to break open the [[Star Barrel]].  
The following items and objects appear in the following quantities:
<gallery>
Banana Coin.png|[[Banana Coin]] (3)
DK Barrel.png|[[DK Barrel]] (3)
Red Extra Life Balloon DKC2.png|[[Red Balloon|Life Balloon]] (red) (1){{footnote|main|a}}
Green Extra Life Balloon DKC2.png|[[Green Balloon|Life Balloon]] (green) (1){{footnote|main|a}}
Treasure Chest DKC2.png|[[Treasure Chest]] (5)
</gallery>
{{footnote|note|a|The Red Balloon is rewarded from a No Animal Sign, while the Green Balloon is contained in a treasure chest above the starting point.}}
===K-O-N-G Letters===
[[File:HotHeadHop-SNES-O.png|thumb|150px|The location of the letter O]]
*'''K:''' Inside the first Treasure Chest at the start of the level, just ahead of the starting point.
*'''O:''' On the platform with the second DK Barrel, there are two Klampons, one of whom is on a higher platform. The letter O is above the Klampon on a higher platform.
*'''N:''' After the Squitter Crate, the Kongs (and Squitter) must pass three Neeks. The letter N is floating above a red Krockhead, and it can be reached with Squitter's web platforms.
*'''G:''' After the second Bonus Level, the Kongs and Squitter must continue onward until they encounter a Kruncha. With Squitter's web platforms, they must go above the Kruncha and collect the letter G.
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Halfway through the level, the animals will jump across several Krocheads, who will eventually bounce them back to land. Then, the group should keep moving east and watch out for Klampons and other enemies on the way. Then, they will hop another Krochead and walk up some steep sections of land. Here, they must avoid some enemies and cross the "No Squitter" sign, making Squitter disappear. Without the spider, the Kongs need to continue on, where they will jump on more Krocheads and also avoid a Zinger. Land will be reached briefly, but the monkeys will then have to jump back on more Krocheads. When the monkeys are back on solid ground, they must keep going east and jump up all the steep hills, then jump down and get on more Krocheads. Afterwords, the small group must move forward and hop off a spring, leading out of the level.
===Key items===
[[File:Hot-Head Hop DK Coin.png|thumb|The location of the Video Game Hero Coin]]
*'''[[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]''': Right after the Star Barrel, the Kongs can find the Squitter Crate. They must open it and ride Squitter. Just overhead there are a group of bananas shaped as a {{button|SNES|Y}} (or {{button|GBA|B}} in the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]]). This indicates the button that the player must press to have Squitter create temporary web platforms. With these platforms, Squitter and the Kongs must continue up, where they can find the Video Game Hero Coin located between many bananas.
*'''[[Golden feather]] (Game Boy Advance version only):''' After the first DK Barrel, the Kongs must continue past three Krockheads and land on the ground to their right. The golden feather is contained within a [[Treasure Chest]] on the ground, and the Kongs must pick it up and hit it into the [[Klobber]] to release the golden feather. If they already collected the golden feather, then the Treasure Chest releases a Banana Bunch instead.
*'''[[Photograph]] (Game Boy Advance version only):''' Shortly after the letter N, there is a Klobber with a photograph floating above its head. The Kongs must defeat it to obtain a photograph of Klobber, which appears under the first page of the [[Scrapbook (Donkey Kong Country series)|Scrapbook]].
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==Secrets==
==Bonus Levels==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2===
[[File:Hot-Head Hop Bonus Area 1.png|thumb|The first Bonus Level]]
====Bonus Level(s)====
Hot-Head Hop has three Bonus Levels, listed by type:
*Near the middle of the level, Diddy and Dixie will find a place with two [[Klampon]]s, and a raised piece of land. There are a few treasure chests nearby. The Kongs need to break open one of these chests bt hitting an enemy with it. One box should contain a [[Kannonball]]. They must carry it across all the Krocheads to the cannon on a flat piece of land. When the kannonball is put in the cannon, it will glow, and if the Kongs walk in, they will be transported to a Bonus Level. Here, they will jump off several Krocheads and collect stars. When all 60 stars are obtained, the [[Kremkoin]] will appear.
*'''Collect the Stars!''': Right below the letter O, there is a Treasure Chest containing the kannonball. After breaking open the chest, the lead Kong must pick up the kannonball and carry it past two brown Krockheads and a Klampon on a platform. They must then get across two more brown Krockheads and a Klampon. After passing the second Klampon, the Kongs must jump into the kannon with the kannonball, activating it and taking them to the [[Bonus Level]]. The objective is for Diddy and Dixie to collect 60 [[Star (Donkey Kong franchise)|star]]s within 20 seconds. They must bounce from four brown Krockheads in the lava to collect the stars. Once the Kongs obtain every star, the [[Kremkoin]] appears on the platform to their right with the exit.
*A little while after Squitter is obtained, the Kongs should find two bananas right next to each other. Using the spiders web abilities, they must jump up to those bananas on a web, where more bananas will be seen. If the group climbs higher than that, the Bonus Barrel will be found. Once in the Bonus Level, they animals will find bananas in the formation of an arrow pointing strait up. They must follow that arrow, and use Squitters special webs to climb up in that direction. The Kremkoin will be found at the top of the screen.
*'''Find the Token!''': After the letter N, the Kongs and Squitter must pass a few Klampons and then use Squitter's web platforms to get across a lava pit. After landing on the next ground platform, Squitter must create more web platforms and follow the direction of the three pairs of two [[banana]]s, which lead northeast into the [[Bonus Barrel]]. In the Bonus Level, the Kongs and Squitter must obtain the Kremkoin within 20 seconds. With Squitter's web platforms, they must move upward (as indicated by the bananas shaped as an up arrow) and collect the Kremkoin at the top-center.
*Right before the "No Squitter" sign, a couple of Klampons will be found with a [[Bonus Barrel]] above them in plain view. It is too high to jump to, Squitter's web ability can be used to climb up in the air and reach it. Even without the spider, the monkeys can [[Team-up]] and throw each other up into the barrel. In the Bonus Level, they animals must use Squtter's special ability again and reach the other end of land. It should be noted that Squitter will appear at the begining of the special level to ride on if the monkeys don't have him. Once on the other end, the Kremkoin can be reached.
*'''Find the Token!''': Just before the No Animal Sign, there are two Klampons and a Bonus Barrel hovering above them. It can either be reached with the Kongs' [[team up]] move or by Squitter's web platforms. In the Bonus Level, the Kongs and Squitter have 20 seconds to move across a wide pit of a lava and collect the Kremkoin on the other side. If Diddy and Dixie entered the Bonus Barrel with team up, Squitter appears at the start for them to mount. With Squitter's web platforms, they must continue northeast and land onto an elevated ground platform with the Kremkoin. Over the pit are three groups of four bananas each in the shape of a square.
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====DK Coin====
==Warp Barrel==
The level's [[DK Coin]] is found directly above Squitter's crate. When the Kongs get the spider, they must use his webs to climb up. The coin will be surrounded by several bananas to get.
[[File:Hot-Head Hop warp GBA.png|thumb|left|The Warp Barrel area in the Game Boy Advance version]]
When starting the level, the Kongs should use their team up move to throw one another on top of the nearby tunnel that they begin the stage next to. If they use their team up move again on this tunnel, they can reach a hidden [[Warp Barrel]] that leads them to a Bonus Level, which contains a No Animal Sign and a group of bananas that form an exclamation mark. Once they exit the Bonus Level through the tunnel to the right of the area, they land in the main level on the final Krockhead in the level, who is located immediately before the End of Level Target.
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====Golden Feather (GBA Only)====
==Gallery==
After the second set of Knocheads, there will be a treasure chest on the ground. The Kongs should pick it up and throw it at the Klobber nearby. It will break and the level's [[Golden Feather]] will pop out. Once the monkeys collect it, the feather will be replaced by a [[Banana Bunch]] in later playthroughs of the course.
<gallery>
Hot-Head Hop start.png|The start of the level
HotHeadHop-SNES-K.png|The letter K
Hot-Head Hop DKC2 shot.png|[[Diddy Kong]] approaches the first DK Barrel in the level
Hot-Head Hop green Krockhead.png|The Kongs jump off of a green Krockhead
Hot-Head Hop red Krockhead.png|Dixie bouncing off a red Krockhead
Hot-Head Hop cannon.png|Dixie holding a kannonball near the kannon
HotHeadHopSNES3.png|The Kongs and Squitter standing on a web platform
HotHeadHopSNES2.png|The letter N
Hot-Head Hop Bonus Level 2 location.png|The Kongs and Squitter going to the second Bonus Barrel
Hot-Head Hop Bonus Area 2.png|The second Bonus Level
HotHeadHop-SNES-G.png|The letter G
Hot-Head Hop End of Level Target.png|Diddy jumping toward the End of Level Target
HotHeadHop-GBA-K.png|The letter K in the Game Boy Advance version
Hot-Head Hop Bonus Level 3 GBA.png|The third Bonus Level in the Game Boy Advance version
</gallery>


====Photograph (GBA Only)====
==Names in other languages==
When the monkeys ride on Squitter, they should head past the letter N to find the way to the second Bonus Barrel. There, they should head a little more eastward to find a Klobber. With his webs, Squitter must shoot the foe. Once the Klobber is defeated, the group will be awarded with a photograph. This will grant them with another picture for [[Wrinkly's Scrapbook]].
{{foreign names
 
|Jap=ようがんクロコジャンプ
===Donkey Kong Land===
|JapR=Yōgan Kuroko Janpu
====Bonus Level(s)====
|JapM=Lava Croc Jump
*Near the start of the level, the Kongs will see two Klampons, as well as bananas in the formation of arrows. They should see a [[Bonus Barrel]] up in that direction, but it is too high to jump up to. The monkeys should briefly leave the barrel, and get Squitter farther on, then come back. The spider's webs can be used to reach the barrel. In the Bonus Level, the group must use Squitters webs to reach the other side of a big abyss. The Kremkoin is on the other side.
|Fre=Parcours des Têtes Brûlées
*Near the end of the level, the group should see a [[Kannonball]] next to a Klampon. They must carry the ball across some Krocheads and up steep hills, where a [[cannon]] will be found. They should put the Kannonball in, and then walk into the cannon, which will transport them into a Bonus Level. In the special level, the heroes will defeat four Klampons. When they are all beat, the Kremkoin will appear.
|FreM=Hothead Course
 
|Ger=Lava-Samba
====DK Coin====
|GerM=Lava Samba
Once the Kongs obtain Squitter, they must use his webs to climb diagonal to the right. They should see a Zinger, along with the [[DK Coin]] right next to it. The group can easily defeat the bee, and then grab their coin.
|Ita=Slavine di Lava
 
|ItaM=Lava Avalanche
==Gallery==
|Spa=Salto Impulsivo
<center><gallery>
|SpaM=Impulsive Jump
Image:Hothead65.jpg|Diddy Kong running through the level.
}}
Image:Hothead6565.jpg|The Kongs ride on [[Squitter]].
Image:Squitteradventure65.jpg|Squitter and the gang on a web.
</gallery></center>
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Latest revision as of 09:32, October 23, 2024

This article is about a level in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. For the level in Donkey Kong Land 2, see Hothead Hop.
Not to be confused with Hot-Hot Hop.
Level
Hot-Head Hop
HotHeadHopSNES1.png
Level code 2 - 1
World Crocodile Cauldron
Game Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Music track Hot Head Bop
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Hot-Head Hop is the sixth level in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and the first level of Crocodile Cauldron. It is the first volcanic level in the game. There are many pits of lava, and the Kongs can only cross many of them by jumping from Krockheads, who make their debut in the level. One of the Animal Friends, Squitter, also debuts in the level. Squitter can create web platforms to help the Kongs cross lava pits or reach hidden areas. There are a few Klobbers, and they attempt to knock the Kongs into the lava.

Layout[edit]

Hot-Head Hop
Hot-Head Hop in the Game Boy Advance version

The Kongs begin the level outside of a tunnel with a dark treasure chest, which contains a green Extra Life Balloon, on it. Another treasure chest is ahead of the tunnel that contains the letter K. After the heroes pass a Neek and a Klobber, they come up to a pit of lava with a few Krockheads in it, whom they can use as platform to cross. Once they reach the other side of the pit, they come up to a solid area of ground with a raised piece of land in the center of it. A DK Barrel sits in front of the raised platform, which a Klampon walks along. At the end of this area, the primates can find a Klobber and then a pit with three Krockheads in it. The last of the Krockheads can bounce the heroes high into the air so they can reach another solid piece of land with a treasure chest and a Klobber on it. Inside the treasure chest, they can find a Banana Coin, or, in the Game Boy Advance version of the game, a golden feather or a Banana Bunch. Two more Krockheads stick their heads out of a lava-filled pit ahead of here, and both of them fling the Kongs into the air when jumped on. They can send the heroes onto a high platform shooting out of the lava.

A wider pit of lava containing four Krockheads is ahead of here, and once it is crossed, the primates reach an area with a DK Barrel and a raised piece of land with two Klampons around it. One of the Klampons is in front of the raised piece of ground, and it guards a treasure chest with a kannonball in it. An additional Klampon marches on the raised platform, which the letter O floats above. The duo can find a lava pit ahead of here that they can cross with two Krockheads that fling them into the air when landed on. A small platform that holds a Klampon is on the other side of the pit, which is followed by an additional pit containing two more Krockheads that can fling them into the air. Another small platform is after this pit, and it holds another Klampon. There is a larger platform near here that supports a kannon and a Klobber. If the Kongs make their way to a pit east from here, they can find two Krockheads in it that can fling them to a nearby Star Barrel positioned high in the air.

Hot-Head Hop
The Kongs find a Squitter Crate

After the primates cross this pit, they can find a DK Barrel and an animal crate containing Squitter ahead of them. Next to the crate, the heroes can find a formation of bananas that form the letter Y (or the letter B in the game's remake). Some Neeks march along the path ahead of here, and after they are passed, the group reaches another formation of bananas that create the letter A (or the letter R in the Game Boy Advance remake). A Banana Coin floats above the letter A, which is followed by a small pit with a single Krockhead in it. The letter N floats above this pit, and once it is crossed, the primates make their way up a few steep ledges with Klampons on them to reach the top of a large structure. At the top of this structure, they can find a trail of bananas leading them towards a pit the contains two Krockheads and a Zinger that flies between the two reptiles. The Krockheads can fling them over the Zinger and across the rest of the abyss, where they can find a flat pathway with a Klobber on it. In the Game Boy Advance version of the game, this Klobber is in possession of a photograph.

Once the heroes make it to the end of the flat pathway, they reach a pit of lava with two Krockheads in it and a single Zinger flying over it. The Krockheads, who are able to fling the Kongs in the air, can help them cross the pit, which is followed by a platform with a Kruncha on it and the letter G above it. A group of bananas and Banana Bunches are also above the letter G. The primates can find a long pit ahead of here; they can either cross it with a pair of Blast Barrels, or with Squitter's web platforms. If they use the spider to help them cross, they find a few Zingers in their path on the way. However, they can find many bananas and some Banana Coins in the area between the Zingers. Once the group crosses the pit, they reach an area of land with two Klampons on it. A Bonus Barrel is in view above these foes, who are followed by a No Animal Sign that makes Squitter disappear if he comes up to it (there are actually two, with an invisible one being underneath the real one in an attempt to block players from using Squitter's web platforms to crawl underneath the sign). If the Animal Friend is successfully led to the sign, the Kongs are also awarded with a red Extra Life Balloon. They can find a small pit of lava ahead of here with a Krockhead in it, who can bounce them onto a nearby End of Level Target located on the opposite side of the pit. Additionally, if they land on the target from the nearby Krockhead, they either win a banana, Banana Bunch, or a Banana Coin for a prize.

Enemies[edit]

The following enemies appear in the following quantities, and enemies marked in bold debut in the level:

Items and objects[edit]

The following items and objects appear in the following quantities:

a - The Red Balloon is rewarded from a No Animal Sign, while the Green Balloon is contained in a treasure chest above the starting point.

K-O-N-G Letters[edit]

Hot-Head Hop
The location of the letter O
  • K: Inside the first Treasure Chest at the start of the level, just ahead of the starting point.
  • O: On the platform with the second DK Barrel, there are two Klampons, one of whom is on a higher platform. The letter O is above the Klampon on a higher platform.
  • N: After the Squitter Crate, the Kongs (and Squitter) must pass three Neeks. The letter N is floating above a red Krockhead, and it can be reached with Squitter's web platforms.
  • G: After the second Bonus Level, the Kongs and Squitter must continue onward until they encounter a Kruncha. With Squitter's web platforms, they must go above the Kruncha and collect the letter G.

Key items[edit]

The Kongs and Squitter reach the DK Coin of Hot-Head Hop
The location of the Video Game Hero Coin
  • Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin: Right after the Star Barrel, the Kongs can find the Squitter Crate. They must open it and ride Squitter. Just overhead there are a group of bananas shaped as a Y Button (or B Button in the Game Boy Advance version). This indicates the button that the player must press to have Squitter create temporary web platforms. With these platforms, Squitter and the Kongs must continue up, where they can find the Video Game Hero Coin located between many bananas.
  • Golden feather (Game Boy Advance version only): After the first DK Barrel, the Kongs must continue past three Krockheads and land on the ground to their right. The golden feather is contained within a Treasure Chest on the ground, and the Kongs must pick it up and hit it into the Klobber to release the golden feather. If they already collected the golden feather, then the Treasure Chest releases a Banana Bunch instead.
  • Photograph (Game Boy Advance version only): Shortly after the letter N, there is a Klobber with a photograph floating above its head. The Kongs must defeat it to obtain a photograph of Klobber, which appears under the first page of the Scrapbook.

Bonus Levels[edit]

The first Bonus Level

Hot-Head Hop has three Bonus Levels, listed by type:

  • Collect the Stars!: Right below the letter O, there is a Treasure Chest containing the kannonball. After breaking open the chest, the lead Kong must pick up the kannonball and carry it past two brown Krockheads and a Klampon on a platform. They must then get across two more brown Krockheads and a Klampon. After passing the second Klampon, the Kongs must jump into the kannon with the kannonball, activating it and taking them to the Bonus Level. The objective is for Diddy and Dixie to collect 60 stars within 20 seconds. They must bounce from four brown Krockheads in the lava to collect the stars. Once the Kongs obtain every star, the Kremkoin appears on the platform to their right with the exit.
  • Find the Token!: After the letter N, the Kongs and Squitter must pass a few Klampons and then use Squitter's web platforms to get across a lava pit. After landing on the next ground platform, Squitter must create more web platforms and follow the direction of the three pairs of two bananas, which lead northeast into the Bonus Barrel. In the Bonus Level, the Kongs and Squitter must obtain the Kremkoin within 20 seconds. With Squitter's web platforms, they must move upward (as indicated by the bananas shaped as an up arrow) and collect the Kremkoin at the top-center.
  • Find the Token!: Just before the No Animal Sign, there are two Klampons and a Bonus Barrel hovering above them. It can either be reached with the Kongs' team up move or by Squitter's web platforms. In the Bonus Level, the Kongs and Squitter have 20 seconds to move across a wide pit of a lava and collect the Kremkoin on the other side. If Diddy and Dixie entered the Bonus Barrel with team up, Squitter appears at the start for them to mount. With Squitter's web platforms, they must continue northeast and land onto an elevated ground platform with the Kremkoin. Over the pit are three groups of four bananas each in the shape of a square.

Warp Barrel[edit]

Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong in the warp room of Hot-Head Hop from the Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country 2
The Warp Barrel area in the Game Boy Advance version

When starting the level, the Kongs should use their team up move to throw one another on top of the nearby tunnel that they begin the stage next to. If they use their team up move again on this tunnel, they can reach a hidden Warp Barrel that leads them to a Bonus Level, which contains a No Animal Sign and a group of bananas that form an exclamation mark. Once they exit the Bonus Level through the tunnel to the right of the area, they land in the main level on the final Krockhead in the level, who is located immediately before the End of Level Target.

Gallery[edit]

  • The start of the level

    The start of the level

  • The letter K

    The letter K

  • Diddy Kong approaches the first DK Barrel in the level

    Diddy Kong approaches the first DK Barrel in the level

  • The Kongs jump off of a green Krockhead

    The Kongs jump off of a green Krockhead

  • Dixie bouncing off a red Krockhead

    Dixie bouncing off a red Krockhead

  • Dixie holding a kannonball near the kannon

    Dixie holding a kannonball near the kannon

  • The Kongs and Squitter standing on a web platform

    The Kongs and Squitter standing on a web platform

  • The letter N

    The letter N

  • The Kongs and Squitter going to the second Bonus Barrel

    The Kongs and Squitter going to the second Bonus Barrel

  • The second Bonus Level

    The second Bonus Level

  • The letter G

    The letter G

  • Diddy jumping toward the End of Level Target

    Diddy jumping toward the End of Level Target

  • The letter K in the Game Boy Advance version

    The letter K in the Game Boy Advance version

  • The third Bonus Level in the Game Boy Advance version

    The third Bonus Level in the Game Boy Advance version

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ようがんクロコジャンプ[?]
Yōgan Kuroko Janpu 		Lava Croc Jump
French Parcours des Têtes Brûlées[?] Hothead Course
German Lava-Samba[?] Lava Samba
Italian Slavine di Lava[?] Lava Avalanche
Spanish Salto Impulsivo[?] Impulsive Jump
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Protagonists Cranky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Swanky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Expresso • Glimmer • Quawks • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter
Bosses Krow • Kleever • Kudgel • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kerozene • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Cat O' 9 Tails • Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Kutlass • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Screech • Shuri • Snapjaw • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Crocodile Cauldron Hot-Head Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Red-Hot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Kleever's Kiln
Krem Quay Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Bramble Blast • Kudgel's Kontest
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Scramble • Rickety Race • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Haunted Hall • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Castle Crush • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Funky's Flights missions Aerial Loop • Submerged Stint • Kongstruction • Kongnapped • Cool Sounds • Kongnapped 2 • Toxic Kongstruction
Barrels Animal Barrel • Regular Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Biplane Barrel • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Diddy & Dixie Barrels • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Golden Barrel • Krockhead Barrel • Plus and Minus Barrels • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • Steerable Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster • Rope • Star • Toxic waste
Miscellaneous Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Original Soundtrack • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Super Donkey Kong 2 Guide Book • Uncle Kong
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