Monkey Mines
| Monkey Mines | |
|---|---|
.png) World map in the second remake | |
| Game | Donkey Kong Country |
| Level(s) | 5 |
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Monkey Mines (simply known as Mines in the television series) is the second world of Donkey Kong Country. It has five levels, most of which take place in a subterranean setting. On Donkey Kong Island, Monkey Mines is located at the foot of the hill leading to next world, Vine Valley. Winky is the only Animal Friend who appears in the world. Master Necky is the boss fought at the end. The Ruins world from Donkey Kong Country Returns is thematically similar and has been suggested to be the same location.[1]
In the cartoon, this area is closely connected to King K. Rool and his minions' base. The area is alluded to in the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Donkey Kong Adventure story expansion, where it is mentioned in the description of Rabbid Cranky's Croaker Disposer. Since this weapon takes its design after Winky the Frog, the description references how the Animal Buddy first appears in this world in Donkey Kong Country.
Levels[edit]
| # | Screenshot | Level | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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Winky's Walkway | A short level and the first to feature its namesake, Winky. The level is longer in the first remake. |
| 2 | 
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Mine Cart Carnage | The player characters ride a Mine Cart on several rail segments and jump over abandoned Mine Carts and Krashes along the way. |
| 3 | 
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Bouncy Bonanza | A cave level with several tires, including optional assistance from Winky. |
| 4 | 
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Stop & Go Station | A dark level and the only one to feature the fast-moving Rock Krocs that can only be calmed using Stop & Go Barrels along the way. |
| 5 | 
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Millstone Mayhem | The first level taking place outside of a temple and to have millstone-operating Gnawties and Krushas. |
| 6 | 
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Necky's Nuts | The boss level where Master Necky is fought. |
Profiles[edit]
- Instruction booklet description:
- English:
The vast mines of Donkey Kong Country have been stripped of any ore they may have once contained. All the tools of the miners remain, however, from mine carts to rickety scaffolding. There are special barrels that turn the lights on and off, and risky mine elevators full of slag. Without a hard hat, mine exploration is not recommended, but Klump is not about to give up his![2]
- English:
Gallery[edit]
World map in the original version
World map in the Game Boy Color version
Monkey Mines design plan
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | レベル2 モンキーマインズ[?] Reberu 2 Monkī mainzu |
Level 2 Monkey Mines | |
| French | Mines des Macaques[?] | Macaque Mines | |
| German | Affen-Minen[?] | Monkey Mines | |
| Italian | Mondo di Miniere[?] | World of Mines | |
| Spanish | Minas Mono[?] | Monkey Mines |
