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{{LLQuote|This crazy bird is a valuable animal to find. Although he can't really fly, he can run even faster than Rambi, and can make long, wing assisted leaps. Expresso's legs, being long and spindly, are not suitable for jumping on enemies. Smaller enemies will crawl right under him, but larger ones are trouble. You can make Expresso flap his wings by repeatedly pressing the B Button.|Donkey Kong Country Manual, Page 24}} | {{LLQuote|This crazy bird is a valuable animal to find. Although he can't really fly, he can run even faster than Rambi, and can make long, wing assisted leaps. Expresso's legs, being long and spindly, are not suitable for jumping on enemies. Smaller enemies will crawl right under him, but larger ones are trouble. You can make Expresso flap his wings by repeatedly pressing the B Button.|Donkey Kong Country Manual, Page 24}} | ||
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|image=[[Image: | |image=[[Image:Expresso.png|thumb|]]<br>Artwork of '''Expresso'''. | ||
|full_name=Expresso the Ostrich | |full_name=Expresso the Ostrich | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[1994]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[1994]]) | ||
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[[File:N-Expresso.png|thumb|Expresso holding an "N" letter in the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]].]] | [[File:N-Expresso.png|thumb|Expresso holding an "N" letter in the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]].]] | ||
'''Levels''' | '''Levels''': | ||
*[[Temple Tempest]] | *[[Temple Tempest]] | ||
*[[Orang-utan Gang]] | *[[Orang-utan Gang]] | ||
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Expresso reappears in ''Donkey Kong Country's'' semi-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. In this game, he is one of the game's two Animal Buddies. The other Animal Buddy being Rambi. In this game, Expresso's abilities remain relatively the same as before, except he can defeat enemies by jumping on them. He can even defeat [[Zinger|Zingers]]. | Expresso reappears in ''Donkey Kong Country's'' semi-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. In this game, he is one of the game's two Animal Buddies. The other Animal Buddy being Rambi. In this game, Expresso's abilities remain relatively the same as before, except he can defeat enemies by jumping on them. He can even defeat [[Zinger|Zingers]]. | ||
'''Levels''' | '''Levels''': | ||
*[[Deck Trek]] | *[[Deck Trek]] | ||
*[[Landslide Leap]] | *[[Landslide Leap]] | ||
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File:Expresso_Token.png|An Expresso token. | File:Expresso_Token.png|An Expresso token. | ||
File:ExpressoCrate.png|An Expresso Animal Crate. | File:ExpressoCrate.png|An Expresso Animal Crate. | ||
File:Expresso_Ostrich.png|Artwork of Expresso. | |||
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*Aside from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'s'' various remakes, Expresso has yet to reappear, though an identical ostrich, also known as [[Expresso (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Expresso]] appears in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. | *Aside from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'s'' various remakes, Expresso has yet to reappear, though an identical ostrich, also known as [[Expresso (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Expresso]] appears in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. | ||
*The name "Expresso" is a combination of the words ''espresso''(a coffee drink) and ''express''(meaning "fast"). | *The name "Expresso" is a combination of the words ''espresso''(a coffee drink) and ''express''(meaning "fast"). | ||
*Though Expresso, along with several other ostriches, appeared in the trailer for the | *Though Expresso, along with several other ostriches, appeared in the trailer for the cancelled game ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'', it is unknown if Expresso was going to be a ridable character or not. | ||
*Expresso can be found in the course Jinxy's Dunes in the game ''Banjo-Pilot''. | *Expresso can be found in the course Jinxy's Dunes in the game ''Banjo-Pilot''. | ||
*[[Cranky Kong]] referenced Expresso in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' instruction manual by saying, "''A more tragic looking bunch of useless no-hopers you'll never see! I liked Expresso and Winky--where have they gone?''", as well as in the ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' instruction manual with, "''I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that bone-brained rhino that always seems to get in the games.''" | *[[Cranky Kong]] referenced Expresso in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' instruction manual by saying, "''A more tragic looking bunch of useless no-hopers you'll never see! I liked Expresso and Winky--where have they gone?''", as well as in the ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' instruction manual with, "''I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that bone-brained rhino that always seems to get in the games.''" | ||
Revision as of 05:39, February 28, 2012
Template:Articleabout Template:LLQuote Template:Character-infobox Expresso the Ostrich is an Animal Buddy in the Donkey Kong series who first appeared in Donkey Kong Country.
History
Donkey Kong series
Donkey Kong Country
File:DK and Expresso.gif
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country
File:ExpressoandDiddy.jpg
Diddy Kong riding a speeding Expresso.
Expresso first appears in the game Donkey Kong Country as one of the game's four rideable Animal Buddies. The other three are Rambi, Enguarde, and Winky. He is also one of the two Animal Buddies that are birds, the other being Squawks. Expresso can run at fast speeds and glide through the air by flapping his wings rapidly. Interestingly, Expresso has no offensive capabilities at all, meaning that he has no way to defend himself against threats; though some small enemies may pass under Expresso's legs, leaving Expresso unharmed.
Levels:
Donkey Kong Land
Expresso reappears in Donkey Kong Country's semi-sequel Donkey Kong Land. In this game, he is one of the game's two Animal Buddies. The other Animal Buddy being Rambi. In this game, Expresso's abilities remain relatively the same as before, except he can defeat enemies by jumping on them. He can even defeat Zingers.
Levels:
Club Nintendo
Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24
In the Club Nintendo comic "Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24", Diddy and Dixie Kong are briefly seen riding Expresso to an airport.
Trophy Information from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Name | Image | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expresso | 
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SNES Donkey Kong Country | An ostrich friend with sneakers on both feet. Riding Expresso allows for high-speed dashing. As an ostrich, Expresso can't fly, but rapid button pressing can put extra distance on his jumps. This can be used to help Donkey Kong reach distant places. |
| SNES Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest |
Gallery
- X2 Expresso Token.PNG
Expresso & an Expresso token.
An Expresso token.
An Expresso Animal Crate.
Artwork of Expresso.
Names in Other Languages
Trivia
File:ExpressoRace.PNG
Expresso in the cancelled Donkey Kong Racing.
- Aside from Donkey Kong Country's various remakes, Expresso has yet to reappear, though an identical ostrich, also known as Expresso appears in the Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
- The name "Expresso" is a combination of the words espresso(a coffee drink) and express(meaning "fast").
- Though Expresso, along with several other ostriches, appeared in the trailer for the cancelled game Donkey Kong Racing, it is unknown if Expresso was going to be a ridable character or not.
- Expresso can be found in the course Jinxy's Dunes in the game Banjo-Pilot.
- Cranky Kong referenced Expresso in the Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction manual by saying, "A more tragic looking bunch of useless no-hopers you'll never see! I liked Expresso and Winky--where have they gone?", as well as in the Donkey Kong 64 instruction manual with, "I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that bone-brained rhino that always seems to get in the games."
- Expresso's shoes bear a resemblance to the Turbo Trainers in Banjo-Kazooie.
- He is similar to an Ostro from Super Mario Bros. 2, as both are ostriches the hero can ride. But Ostro is an enemy while Expresso never attacks Donkey Kong.
References
