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'''Bowbows'''<ref>''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy) English instruction booklet. Page 21.</ref> are dog-like enemies in the [[Game Boy]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]''. They are first encountered in [[Stage 1-1]]. Bowbows walk astray on their platform and turn around when they reach an edge. They do not attempt to charge at [[Mario]], but they defeat him if he runs into them. Standing on them is possible, and they can be picked up and thrown at other enemies. If Mario approaches them with the [[hammer]], they run in panic in the direction they are currently facing, which might actually bring them closer to Mario. | '''Bowbows'''<ref>''Donkey Kong'' (Game Boy) English instruction booklet. Page 21.</ref> are dog-like enemies in the [[Game Boy]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]''. They are first encountered in [[Stage 1-1]]. Bowbows walk astray on their platform and turn around when they reach an edge. They do not attempt to charge at [[Mario]], but they defeat him if he runs into them. Standing on them is possible, and they can be picked up and thrown at other enemies. If Mario approaches them with the [[hammer]], they run in panic in the direction they are currently facing, which might actually bring them closer to Mario. | ||
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| Bowbow | |||
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 Artwork of a Bowbow from Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten | |||
| First appearance | Donkey Kong (Game Boy) (1994) | ||
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Bowbows[1] are dog-like enemies in the Game Boy version of Donkey Kong. They are first encountered in Stage 1-1. Bowbows walk astray on their platform and turn around when they reach an edge. They do not attempt to charge at Mario, but they defeat him if he runs into them. Standing on them is possible, and they can be picked up and thrown at other enemies. If Mario approaches them with the hammer, they run in panic in the direction they are currently facing, which might actually bring them closer to Mario.
Profiles and statistics
Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten
Gallery
Sprite
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | バウバウ[2][3][4] Baubau |
From a partial repetition of "bow-wow" (English onomatopoeia for dog's barking) | |
| Dutch | Bowbow[5] | - | |
| Italian | Rappy[6] | Possible printing mistake | |
| Bowbow[7] | - |
References
- ^ Donkey Kong (Game Boy) English instruction booklet. Page 21.
- ^ Donkey Kong (Game Boy) Japanese instruction booklet. Page 19.
- ^ Kazuki, Motoyama. Volume 29 of the KC Deluxe manga. Page 68.
- ^ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedDaijiten - ^ Game Boy Donkey Kong Dutch Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console digital manual. Tab 15: "Tips".
- ^ Donkey Kong Italian manual. Page 21.
- ^ Donkey Kong (Virtual Console) Italian e-manual. Page 15.
| Donkey Kong | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Donkey Kong • Mario • Pauline |
| Levels | 25m • 50m • 75m • 100m |
| Items and objects | Bolt • Conveyor Belt • Hammer • Ladder • Lift • Parasol, Hat & Bag |
| Enemies and obstacles | Barrel • Cement tub • Fire • Fireball • Jack • Oil drum |
| Other | 25m Theme • Gallery • Media • Opening • Staff |
