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According to the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' series, Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong from the arcade games. (although [[Nintendo]], who owns the Donkey Kong rights, has only recently supported this; originally they seemed to support that it's always been the current Donkey Kong). During his youthful prime, Cranky Kong kidnapped [[Pauline]], was kidnapped by [[Mario]], and even battled [[Stanley the Bugman]] in a greenhouse. | According to the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' series, Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong from the arcade games. (although [[Nintendo]], who owns the Donkey Kong rights, has only recently supported this; originally they seemed to support that it's always been the current Donkey Kong). During his youthful prime, Cranky Kong kidnapped [[Pauline]], was kidnapped by [[Mario]], and even battled [[Stanley the Bugman]] in a greenhouse. | ||
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- “Arrrrgh! This story's even worse than Donkey Kong Country's.”
- —Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Cranky Kong is Donkey Kong's Fourth Wall-breaking and constantly complaining and rambling widower father. He can also be described as a cantankerous old curmudgeon. He is believed to be the original Donkey Kong from the Donkey Kong arcade game.
History
Background
Main article: Donkey Kong he is the According to the Donkey Kong Country series, Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong from the arcade games. (although Nintendo, who owns the Donkey Kong rights, has only recently supported this; originally they seemed to support that it's always been the current Donkey Kong). During his youthful prime, Cranky Kong kidnapped Pauline, was kidnapped by Mario, and even battled Stanley the Bugman in a greenhouse.
Donkey Kong Country series
Donkey Kong Country
Cranky's first appearance as Cranky was in Donkey Kong Country. Here Cranky lives in a slightly rundown shack known as "Cranky's Cabin". From here, Cranky gives advice on the game's various items and locations to his son Donkey Kong and his friend Diddy Kong.
Though Cranky is not actually in Donkey Kong Country's Game Boy sequel, Donkey Kong Land he is the one that sets off the events of the game. Cranky, slightly jealous of Donkey and Diddy's success over the evil King K. Rool tricks them into making a bet with him; if Donkey and Diddy can reclaim Donkey's banana hoard from King K. Rool again, this time on an eight-bit system, he will admit that they are adequate gaming heroes. In the end Cranky ends up eating his words when Donkey and Diddy once again defeat K. Rool and the Kremling Krew.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Cranky sets up his "Monkey Museum" on Crocodile Isle. It appears as though, through his further aging, it has become more difficult to walk, as he now needs two canes. Once again Cranky will give out information, this time for a price. In this game Cranky also scatters several DK Coins throughout the game's various levels. Once Kaptain K. Rool is defeated Cranky will tally Diddy and Dixie Kong's "hero status" by how many DK Coins they have collected. Donkey Kong Country 2 also introduced Cranky's wife and Donkey Kong's mother, Wrinkly Kong.
In the Game Boy Advance remake of Donkey Kong Country 2 Cranky's role remains relatively the same as in the original game. Although a new sidequest involving Cranky was added to the game; it seems with the "fabulous fortune" he made in Donkey Kong Country Cranky bought a racing ostrich he names Expresso. After bulking up Expresso using feathers the Kongs can race Expresso for Cranky and try to get trophies for the grouchy old Kong in exchange for rewards.
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Cranky's appearances are more or less cameos. In Swanky's Sideshow Cranky Kong acts as Dixie and Kiddy Kong's opponent in various ball throwing mini-games. Cranky also appears at the end of Donkey Kong Country 3 to criticize Dixie and Kiddy's victory over KAOS and Baron K. Roolenstein. If players manage to get the game's "best" ending Cranky will do a few water-skiing tricks before holding up a sign which says "THE END" in runny ink. He is also top of the All-Time Greats list at the end of the game, having beat the game in 04:22 with 103%. If the player beats the game with the TUFST code activated, thereby attaining 105%, they will get a trophy of Cranky Kong in a black belt's outfit and will be named the 'Immortal Monkey!'.
In the Game Boy Advance remake of Donkey Kong Country 3 Cranky runs several dojos, aptly named Cranky's Dojo to prepare for his "First" game, Cranky Kong Country. In Cranky's Dojo players can gain the ability to play as a shield wielding Cranky during a Bristles dodging mini-game. Cranky's Dojo mini-game must be beaten at least once to gain a Banana Bird.
Club Nintendo
"Donkey Kong Country"
He also appeared in the Club Nintendo comic "Donkey Kong Country". He is the first one to discover that King K. Rool has stolen the Kongs' Banana Hoard, which follows the story of the game. Cranky's appearance in the comic differs slightly from his standard look, as he is wearing a blue shirt instead of a gray or brown one.
"Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24"
In the comic "Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24", published in the same magazine, he supported Donkey, Diddy, Dixie and Kiddy on their mission to save the Earth from being pulled away from the sun by a giant UFO. It was his idea to carry on negotiations with the aliens so they would release the Earth. The President of the United States puts a space shuttle at the Kongs' disposal, and Cranky is the one to navigate it. He beams Donkey, Diddy and Dixie into the UFO and stays in the Kongs' space shuttle meanwhile. When their mission succeeds, he navigates the space shuttle back to Earth, where the Kongs are being hailed by the people. Euphorically, Cranky tries to kiss a random girl, much to her disgust. After returning to their jungle, Cranky gets in trouble with his wife Wrinkly because of this. During the events of this story, Cranky did not show much of his grouchy traits as often discovered in the games, but instead appears as a helpful person.
Donkey Kong Country television series
Cranky was also a main character on the Donkey Kong Country television series. Here Cranky was as grouchy and bitter as he was in the games, he was also Donkey Kong's father. However, he's far less arrogant than in the video games. On the show, instead of living in a cabin on the ground like in the games, Cranky instead lives in a cabin on a tree-top village, similar to ones seen in the area Vine Valley from the Donkey Kong Country game. On the show, Cranky was also seen to be adept at potion-making and magic, a trait later carried on into the games.
Donkey Kong 64
Cranky's next appearance would be in Donkey Kong 64. Here Cranky has seemingly taken up science as a hobby; Cranky's Lab can be found in every area of Donkey Kong 64 except Hideout Helm. At Cranky's Lab the Kongs can pay for several potions that can give them new powers and abilities. Also if the Kongs manage to collect fifteen Banana Medals Cranky will allow them to play Jetpac, an early Rare game. The Kongs must beat the Jetpac game in order to obtain the Rareware Coin. Cranky also acts as the Kongs coach during their boxing match against King Krusha K. Rool.
A very little known fact about Cranky's role in DK64 is that it was one of several themes based on the old Donkey Kong Country TV show, in which Cranky was sometimes seen mixing up magic potions to use on either himself or others to advance that episode's plot.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Melee
In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Cranky makes a small cameo in the background of Jungle Japes, where he can be seen pacing back and forth in his cabin.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he once again appears on the Jungle Japes stage, that reappears as a Melee stage. Since the game refers to him as his grandfather, he also appears in his 8-bit for from Donkey Kong on the 75m stage, derived from the third/second stage by the same name in said game. He's mostly tansparent, but will occasionally be solid and deal damage and decent knockback to everybody that touches him, at the same time as when Springboards comes from the right at the top where he is. One can hear when that happens since the music then will temporiarly fade out door the classic "Stage start" theme from the same game. Lastly, he also appears as a sticker and a trophy.
Donkey Konga series
Cranky also appears in the Donkey Konga series, though he is only playable in the series' third installment, Donkey Konga 3.
DK series
DK: King of Swing
In DK: King of Swing Cranky Kong, along with ghost of his wife Wrinkly, teaches Donkey Kong (and thus the player) how to use the games unique controls. Cranky, along with Candy Kong, is the only Kong who is not playable in DK: King of Swing's Jungle Jam mode.
DK: Jungle Climber
Cranky once again appears in DK: Jungle Climber. He teaches DK and Diddy how to play the game, and also appears in various levels to teach them moves. Cranky has a very strangely active and good-tempered role in this game, as he follows DK, Diddy and Xananab throughout the various islands. He also tells the characters what they can do with the various Banana Coins, DK Coins, and Oil Barrels he finds throughout the levels once they are collected.
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
Cranky appears in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast as a secret character, unlocked by playing Candy's Challenges, Challenge 24, and winning. He has oddly high stats, and is a rival to King K. Rool. Contrary to popular belief, this is his not first North American playable appearance, as he was playable in the Cranky's Dojo minigame in the GBA version of Donkey Kong Country 3. He was also playable in the Japan-only Donkey Konga 3.
Original Identity Controversy
It has been disputed by fans whether or not Cranky Kong is truly the original Donkey Kong, and if he is DK's father or grandfather. The original versions of the Donkey Kong Country series indicated that Cranky is DK's grandfather, and that he was the star of the first Donkey Kong game. Donkey Kong 64 on the other hand, made by the same company, indicated that Cranky Kong was Donkey Kong's father. Later on, in the Mario Vs. Donkey Kong series, it stated that Donkey Kong has always been the main character. To add to this confusion, Donkey Kong's Mario Super Sluggers bio claimed that Cranky Kong is an ancestor of his, and was the one who kidnapped Pauline. The remake of Donkey Kong Country 3 stated that Cranky Kong's first starring-game would be a game called Cranky Kong Country, though he may have meant the first game he would be playable in, as the original Donkey Kong was never playable. However, Rareware has confirmed that Cranky is DK's father and the Arcade DK.
Game Appearances
| Title | Description | Release Date | System/Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donkey Kong Country | Non-Playable Character | 1994 | SNES |
| Donkey Kong Land | Mentioned in plotline found in Instruction Booklet | 1995 | Game Boy |
| Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | Non-Playable Character | 1995 | SNES |
| Donkey Kong Land 2 | Non-Playable Character | 1996 | Game Boy |
| Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! | Opponent in Mini-game | 1996 | SNES |
| Donkey Kong Land 3 | Cameo as his picture hangs in Wrinkly Refuge. | 1997 | Game Boy |
| Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong and Dixie Kong | Cameo as his picture hangs in Wrinkly Refuge. | 1998 | Game Boy Colour |
| Banjo-Kazooie | Is mentioned during quiz near the end. | 1998 | Nintendo 64 |
| Donkey Kong 64 | Non-Playable Character | 1999 | Nintendo 64 |
| Donkey Kong Country (remake) | Non-Playable Character | 2000 | Game Boy Colour |
| Super Smash Bros. Melee | Cameo- He can be seen walking around in the hut in Jungle Japes. | 2001 | Gamecube |
| Donkey Kong Country (remake) | Non-Playable Character | 2003 | Game Boy Advance |
| Donkey Konga | Non-Playable Character | 2003 | Gamecube |
| Donkey Konga 2 | Non-Playable Character | 2004 | Game & Watch |
| Donkey Kong Country 2 (remake) | Non-Playable Character | 2004 | Game Boy Advance |
| Donkey Konga 3: Tabe-houdai! Haru Mogitate 50 Kyoku | Playable Character | 2005 | Gamecube |
| Mario Superstar Baseball | Mentioned in Donkey Kong's Bio. | 2005 | Gamecube |
| DK: King of Swing | Non-Playable Character | 2005 | Game Boy Advance |
| Donkey Kong Country 3 (remake) | Playable Character in Mini-Game | 2005 | Game Boy Advance |
| DK: Jungle Climber | Non-Playable Character | 2007 | Nintendo DS |
| Donkey Kong Barrel Blast | Playable Character | 2007 | Nintendo Wii |
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Cameo as Trophy, Sticker and in Jungle Japes | 2008 | Nintendo Wii |
Trophy Information from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Name | Image | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranky Kong | File:Cranky kong trophy.jpg | SNES Donkey Kong Country | A village chief and bitter old codger. Cranky uses his extensive knowledge and wisdom to provide helpful hints. He has also made appearances in a white lab coat as a potion-dealing chemist, granting the Kongs special abilities. Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast features Cranky as a playable character for the first time. |
| Wii Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Sticker Information
| Image | Game | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| File:Cranky Kong Sticker.jpg | Donkey Konga 3 JP | [Specials: Indirect] - Attack +7 |
Gallery
- Cranky.jpg
- CrankykongCountry.gif
- Cranky Kong.jpg
- Crankya.jpg
- CrankyJet.jpg
Quotes
The various quotes of Cranky Kong.
In Video GamesIn Donkey Kong Country
In Donkey Kong Country 2
In Donkey Kong Country 3
In Instruction Books
In the Cartoon
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