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(not only is the intent behind it irrelevant considering it's the first time in almost 20 years the enemy has been officially acknowledged (and for all we know so far, its unique name was dropped)--but isn't this also basically just a mnemonic descriptor?) Tag: Undo |
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'''Monchee'''<ref>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' instruction booklet. Page 29.</ref> | '''Monchee'''<ref>''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' instruction booklet. Page 29.</ref> are [[Monkikki]] toys that appear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]''. They are cylindrical, almost [[barrel]]-like {{wp|Cymbal-banging monkey toy|cymbal-banging monkey toys}}. Like their organic counterparts, [[Mario]] can grab and hold onto their tails, which usually hang below whatever platform a Monchee is pacing on. Riding a Monchee's tail can help Mario get across several obstacles such as [[spike Trap|spike]]s. However, unlike their predecessors, directly touching a Monchee from the side will cost Mario a life. There is also a more robotic-looking version that moves at a faster pace called [[Robokikki]]. | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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Revision as of 13:17, October 27, 2023
| Monchee | |||
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| First appearance | Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004) | ||
| Variant of | Monkikki | ||
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Monchee[1] are Monkikki toys that appear in Mario vs. Donkey Kong. They are cylindrical, almost barrel-like cymbal-banging monkey toys. Like their organic counterparts, Mario can grab and hold onto their tails, which usually hang below whatever platform a Monchee is pacing on. Riding a Monchee's tail can help Mario get across several obstacles such as spikes. However, unlike their predecessors, directly touching a Monchee from the side will cost Mario a life. There is also a more robotic-looking version that moves at a faster pace called Robokikki.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | モンキッキ[2] Monkikki |
Same as Monkikki | |
| German | Monchee[4] | - | |
| Italian | Monchee[5] | - | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Monchee[6] Mono[7] |
- Monkey |
References
- ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong instruction booklet. Page 29.
- ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong Japanese instruction booklet. Page 15. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet. Page 61. cdn02.nintendo-europe.com. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet. Page 41. cdn02.nintendo-europe.com. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet. Page 121. cdn02.nintendo-europe.com. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ Mario vs. Donkey Kong European instruction booklet. Page 101. cdn02.nintendo-europe.com. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ Guía, trucos y ayuda de Mario vs. Donkey Kong. FASE 2-3A (DONKEY KONG JUNGLE). Guías Nintendo. Retrieved June 12, 2018. (Archived April 26, 2020, 04:39:21 UTC via Wayback Machine.) "Espera a que el Mono que hay por allí se ponga a tu lado, y entonces agárrate a su cola."
