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{{quote2|Colorful clown-fish that patrols the waters on [[Donkey Kong Island|DK Island]].|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' manual, page 19}} | {{quote2|Colorful clown-fish that patrols the waters on [[Donkey Kong Island|DK Island]].|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' manual, page 19}} | ||
'''Kocos''', also spelled '''Cocos'''<ref>''Nintendo Official Magazine'' (UK) issue 54, page 51.</ref> and also named '''Kogos''',<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (Australia) issue 58, page 32.</ref> are fish enemies that first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', where they are one of the most common underwater enemies, said to patrol the nearby waters of [[Donkey Kong Island]].<ref>''Donkey Kong Land III'' instruction booklet, page 23.</ref> They are based on the literal interpretation of a {{wp|clownfish}}, as shown from their face paint and big red nose, and their name likely refers to the classic cartoon character {{wp|Koko the Clown}}. Like [[Cheep Cheep]]s of the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], there are both red and green Kocos, whose behavior is determined by their color. Green Kocos are either stationary or move in one direction, while the red ones swim back and forth in an area. In underwater levels, there are also red Kocos that swim nonstop in a single direction. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, their roles were reversed. | '''Kocos''', also spelled '''Cocos'''<ref>''Nintendo Official Magazine'' (UK) issue 54, page 51.</ref> and also named '''Kogos''',<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (Australia) issue 58, page 32.</ref> are fish enemies that first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', where they are one of the most common underwater enemies, said to patrol the nearby waters of [[Donkey Kong Island]].<ref>''Donkey Kong Land III'' instruction booklet, page 23.</ref> They are based on the literal interpretation of a {{wp|clownfish}}, as shown from their face paint and big red nose, and their name likely refers to the classic cartoon character {{wp|Koko the Clown}}. Like [[Cheep Cheep]]s of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], there are both red and green Kocos, whose behavior is determined by their color. Green Kocos are either stationary or move in one direction, while the red ones swim back and forth in an area. In underwater levels, there are also red Kocos that swim nonstop in a single direction. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, their roles were reversed. | ||
Like other underwater enemies, Kocos can only be defeated if [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]] stabs them. In the level [[Fish Food Frenzy]], [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] are required to guide a [[Nibbla]] into eating Kocos to prevent it from becoming angry and biting them. In [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]], Kocos are classified under the "[[Aquatic Attackers]]" enemy class. | Like other underwater enemies, Kocos can only be defeated if [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]] stabs them. In the level [[Fish Food Frenzy]], [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] are required to guide a [[Nibbla]] into eating Kocos to prevent it from becoming angry and biting them. In [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album]], Kocos are classified under the "[[Aquatic Attackers]]" enemy class. | ||
Revision as of 15:02, May 28, 2023
| Koco | |
|---|---|
 Artwork of a red Koco from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! | |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996) |
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country 3 (GBA) (2005) |
Template:Quote2 Kocos, also spelled Cocos[1] and also named Kogos,[2] are fish enemies that first appear in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, where they are one of the most common underwater enemies, said to patrol the nearby waters of Donkey Kong Island.[3] They are based on the literal interpretation of a clownfish, as shown from their face paint and big red nose, and their name likely refers to the classic cartoon character Koko the Clown. Like Cheep Cheeps of the Super Mario franchise, there are both red and green Kocos, whose behavior is determined by their color. Green Kocos are either stationary or move in one direction, while the red ones swim back and forth in an area. In underwater levels, there are also red Kocos that swim nonstop in a single direction. In the Game Boy Advance remake, their roles were reversed.
Like other underwater enemies, Kocos can only be defeated if Enguarde stabs them. In the level Fish Food Frenzy, Dixie and Kiddy are required to guide a Nibbla into eating Kocos to prevent it from becoming angry and biting them. In Dixie Kong's Photo Album, Kocos are classified under the "Aquatic Attackers" enemy class.
Kocos also appear in Donkey Kong Land III and retain their appearance and role from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Only red Kocos appear in the game (as shown from their behavior), which is more evident in the Game Boy Color port, where their sprites are red. Two red Kocos also appear on the game's box art. Additionally, the level Koco Channel is named after them.
Gallery
Green Koco from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! sprite (red)
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! sprite (green)
A green Koco, as seen in Dixie Kong's Photo Album
Donkey Kong Land III sprite
Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong sprite
Donkey Kong Country 3 (GBA) sprite (red)
Donkey Kong Country 3 (GBA) sprite (green)
A Koco alongside a Lurchin and Nibbla in 4koma Gag Battle
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ココ[?] Koko |
Coco |
