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|image=[[File:DKCR Concept Art Squid.png|250px]]<br>[[File:Squiddicus-DKCR.png|250px]]<br>Concept artwork, and an in-game screenshot of Squiddicus | |image=[[File:DKCR Concept Art Squid.png|250px]]<br>[[File:Squiddicus-DKCR.png|250px]]<br>Concept artwork, and an in-game screenshot of Squiddicus from ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''. | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' ([[List of games by date#2010|2010]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' ([[List of games by date#2010|2010]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]]) | |latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]]) | ||
|species=Octopus | |species=Octopus | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Squiddicus'''<ref>"Critters 1 Gallery" in the "Extras" section of ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''.</ref> is an enemy | '''Squiddicus'''<ref>"Critters 1 Gallery" in the "Extras" section of ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''.</ref> is an enemy that first appeared in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and later appeared in its [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake, ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''. Despite its name, Squiddicus more closely resembles an octopus than a squid. In these games, he only appears in the level [[Stormy Shore]], as one of the main obstacles. Squiddicus later appears in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' exclusively in the [[Sea Breeze Cove]] level [[Irate Eight]]. | ||
== | ==Physical appearance== | ||
Squiddicus is a giant, light orange octopus with spikes and suction cups on | Squiddicus is a giant, light orange octopus with spikes and suction cups on its tentacles. It has large white eyes with black pupils and darker orange wavy patterns on its head. In its appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze'', Squiddicus is larger than in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''. | ||
==Attacks== | ==Attacks== | ||
For | For the majority of [[Stormy Shore]], Squiddicus only appears in the level's background, where it is seen destroying a ship. Nearer the end of the level, Squiddicus will attack the [[Kong]]s by blocking the way with its tentacles, which will cause them to lose a heart on contact. [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] can avoid the tentacles by jumping over them, and must jump between sides when in the [[Climbing Grass]] segment. Squiddicus will also use its tentacles to break certain platforms after a length of time. In this game, Squiddicus cannot be defeated by any means. | ||
[[File:Squiddicus DKTF.png|thumb|left|250px|Squiddicus as seen in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'']] | [[File:Squiddicus DKTF.png|thumb|left|250px|Squiddicus as seen in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'']] | ||
In | In ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'', Squiddicus is first encountered in the level Irate Eight in the game's fourth world, Sea Breeze Cove. He first appears in the level in the area with the [[DK Barrel|Dixie Kong Barrel]], where he uses his tentacles to tear down part of the cave. Its tentacles still cause the Kongs one heart of damage on contact. It also produces ink which rises from the bottom of the screen and causes the Kongs to lose a life instantly upon contact. At the end of the level, the Kongs can use hanging land mines to damage Squiddicus by launching them at it, which will eventually defeat it. Squiddicus cannot take damage during the first part of the level. | ||
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|Jap=キングタコラ (''DKCR'')<br>''Kingu Takora''<br>エンペラータコラ<ref>[[Media:Dktf shogakukan.png|''Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze'' Shogakukan book]]</ref> (''DKC:TF'')<br>''Enperā Takora'' | |Jap=キングタコラ (''DKCR'')<br>''Kingu Takora''<br>エンペラータコラ<ref>[[Media:Dktf shogakukan.png|''Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze'' Shogakukan book]]</ref> (''DKC:TF'')<br>''Enperā Takora'' | ||
|JapM=King/Emperor "Oct-zilla". タコラ ''takora'' is probably from タコ ''tako'' meaning octopus, and {{wp|Kaiju|Japanese movie monster}} ゴジラ ''{{wp|Godzilla|Gojira}}'', ''{{wp|Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla}}". | |JapM=King/Emperor "Oct-zilla". タコラ ''takora'' is probably from タコ ''tako'' meaning octopus, and {{wp|Kaiju|Japanese movie monster}} ゴジラ ''{{wp|Godzilla|Gojira}}'', ''{{wp|Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla}}". | ||
|Ger= | |Ger=Tentaklaus | ||
|GerM=From "Tentakel" (tentacle) | |GerM=From "Tentakel" (tentacle) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*At the end of the level [[Boulder Roller]], a fossil can be seen which resembles Squiddicus, suggesting that it might be part of a species. Another similar fossil can be seen at the start of the Stormy Shore level. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:03, August 15, 2018
Template:Character-infobox Squiddicus[1] is an enemy that first appeared in the game Donkey Kong Country Returns and later appeared in its Nintendo 3DS remake, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Despite its name, Squiddicus more closely resembles an octopus than a squid. In these games, he only appears in the level Stormy Shore, as one of the main obstacles. Squiddicus later appears in the game Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze exclusively in the Sea Breeze Cove level Irate Eight.
Physical appearance
Squiddicus is a giant, light orange octopus with spikes and suction cups on its tentacles. It has large white eyes with black pupils and darker orange wavy patterns on its head. In its appearance in Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Squiddicus is larger than in Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Attacks
For the majority of Stormy Shore, Squiddicus only appears in the level's background, where it is seen destroying a ship. Nearer the end of the level, Squiddicus will attack the Kongs by blocking the way with its tentacles, which will cause them to lose a heart on contact. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong can avoid the tentacles by jumping over them, and must jump between sides when in the Climbing Grass segment. Squiddicus will also use its tentacles to break certain platforms after a length of time. In this game, Squiddicus cannot be defeated by any means.
In Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Squiddicus is first encountered in the level Irate Eight in the game's fourth world, Sea Breeze Cove. He first appears in the level in the area with the Dixie Kong Barrel, where he uses his tentacles to tear down part of the cave. Its tentacles still cause the Kongs one heart of damage on contact. It also produces ink which rises from the bottom of the screen and causes the Kongs to lose a life instantly upon contact. At the end of the level, the Kongs can use hanging land mines to damage Squiddicus by launching them at it, which will eventually defeat it. Squiddicus cannot take damage during the first part of the level.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| German | Tentaklaus[?] | From "Tentakel" (tentacle) |
Trivia
- At the end of the level Boulder Roller, a fossil can be seen which resembles Squiddicus, suggesting that it might be part of a species. Another similar fossil can be seen at the start of the Stormy Shore level.
References
- ^ "Critters 1 Gallery" in the "Extras" section of Donkey Kong Country Returns.
- ^ Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze Shogakukan book
