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'''Floatsam''' are spotted stingrays that inhabit the waters of [[Crocodile Isle]]. | '''Floatsam''' are spotted stingrays that inhabit the waters of [[Crocodile Isle]]. Their name is derived from the word "flotsam", which is leftovers from a shipwreck; many walkthroughs and guides even erroneously call this creature '''Flotsam'''. | ||
Floatsams come in two colors: blue and green. Blue Floatsam swim in only one direction, while the green Floatsam can change their direction from left to right; they generally do this when they reach a wall. | |||
==History== | |||
===''Donkey Kong Land''=== | |||
What could possibly be Floatsam appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', here they fuse together to create [[Wild Sting]], a giant stingray boss. Alternatively, these stingrays could be the creative inspiration or the forerunners of Floatsam. | |||
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''=== | |||
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Floatsam are one of the most common underwater enemies in the game, encountered in almost all water-involved levels. They simply float through the water oblivious, and make no real effort in attacking [[Diddy Kong]] or [[Dixie Kong]]. However if the [[Kong]]s are in the path of a Floatsam, it will continue to swim forward, no needing to avoid contact. Floatsam can only be defeated with help from [[Enguarde the Swordfish]]. | In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Floatsam are one of the most common underwater enemies in the game, encountered in almost all water-involved levels. They simply float through the water oblivious, and make no real effort in attacking [[Diddy Kong]] or [[Dixie Kong]]. However if the [[Kong]]s are in the path of a Floatsam, it will continue to swim forward, no needing to avoid contact. Floatsam can only be defeated with help from [[Enguarde the Swordfish]]. | ||
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''=== | |||
Floatsam also appear in ''Donkey Kong Country 2's'' pseudo-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. There is no difference between these Floatsam and those of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. | Floatsam also appear in ''Donkey Kong Country 2's'' pseudo-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. There is no difference between these Floatsam and those of ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. | ||
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Revision as of 13:27, June 12, 2009
Floatsam are spotted stingrays that inhabit the waters of Crocodile Isle. Their name is derived from the word "flotsam", which is leftovers from a shipwreck; many walkthroughs and guides even erroneously call this creature Flotsam.
Floatsams come in two colors: blue and green. Blue Floatsam swim in only one direction, while the green Floatsam can change their direction from left to right; they generally do this when they reach a wall.
History
Donkey Kong Land
What could possibly be Floatsam appear in Donkey Kong Land, here they fuse together to create Wild Sting, a giant stingray boss. Alternatively, these stingrays could be the creative inspiration or the forerunners of Floatsam.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Floatsam are one of the most common underwater enemies in the game, encountered in almost all water-involved levels. They simply float through the water oblivious, and make no real effort in attacking Diddy Kong or Dixie Kong. However if the Kongs are in the path of a Floatsam, it will continue to swim forward, no needing to avoid contact. Floatsam can only be defeated with help from Enguarde the Swordfish.
Donkey Kong Land 2
Floatsam also appear in Donkey Kong Country 2's pseudo-sequel Donkey Kong Land 2. There is no difference between these Floatsam and those of Donkey Kong Country 2.
