Rentamaguma
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Rentamaguma (described as "fireballs"[1][2] or "spheres of lava"[3] by Prima Games) are fire enemies that appear in Donkey Kong Country Returns and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. They are red ball-like enemies with a tail of fire, as well as a variant of another fire enemy, Char-Chars. They are much bigger in size than Char-Chars. Rentamaguma appear in the Volcano level Furious Fire, as well as the port-exclusive Cloud level Lavawheel Volcano. In this level, they roam around, trying to harm Donkey Kong. Rentamaguma cannot be defeated by any attack method, including jumping and throwing barrels. They slightly resemble comets.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | レンタマグマ[4] Rentamaguma |
From「連」(ren, connect) and「タマグマ」(Tamaguma), the Japanese name for the variants of Char-Chars |
References
- ^ Knight, Michael. Donkey Kong Country Returns Prima Official Game Guide. Page 138. "Watch for fireballs in this world. They move slowly around the level in regular patterns. Sometimes it pays to just sit back and watch where they go so you are not surprised by them. In addition, you also have little Char-Chars to worry about. You can actually blow them out if they get in your way."
- ^ Knight, Michael, and Alexander Musa. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Prima Official Game Guide. Page 152. "Watch for fireballs in this world. They move slowly around the level in regular patterns. Sometimes it pays to just sit back and watch where they go so you are not surprised by them. In addition, you also have little Char-Chars to worry about. You can actually blow them out if they get in your way."
- ^ Knight, Michael, and Alexander Musa. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Prima Official Game Guide. Page 184. "Massive spheres of lava make a return in this level. Remember, even touching the flaming wakes they leave behind is bad news, so make sure the path is clear before you move on."
- ^ 「ドンキーコングリターンズ任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Donkey Kong Returns Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 24.
