Durian Kingdom
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Template:DKJB Kingdom The Durian Kingdom is the twelfth kingdom in Donkey Kong Jungle Beat and the fourth kingdom linked to the J Barrel. This kingdom is characterized as a fortified mountain. The Durian Kingdom can be accessed by completing all the kingdoms in the K Barrel and collecting 18 Crests. The Durian Kingdom is the dominion of Ninja Kong and Ninjapes. Donkey Kong travels through this kingdom to fight the mighty Ninja Kong, and at the end of every level he eats a giant durian.
Levels
Battle for Storm Hill
Battle for Storm Hill is the first area of the Durian Kingdom. In this level, Donkey Kong ascends to the top of Storm Hill. Cannonballs rain from the sky here, and they can easily hit the ape if he is not careful. Many Ninjapes also appear here and use a variety of attacks to slow down Donkey Kong, such as throwing shuriken, manning cannons, and directly fighting him. There is a fort in the level as well, and Donkey Kong must avoid the many Tusk enemies to climb it safely. Once Donkey Kong bites into the giant durian at the end of the level, the ape heads on to Aerie Fortress.
Level Layout
At the beginning of this level, there is a a group of three strange flowers placed near Donkey Kong. If they are hit by his Sound Wave Attack, they can give the ape some bananas. The path ahead is very barren, but has some cannonballs falling towards it. Enemies also cover the straight pathway to steal beats from the ape. The bland and empty pathway eventually leads the Kong to some Ninjapes. After the ape heads down a small, but steep, hill, a fast, yellow Hawg enemy begins to dash towards him. Once the enemy is defeated, the ape can continue down the barren area, fighting more black Ninjapes on the way. As the Kong progresses, the path becomes more flattened, and another yellow Hawg rushes into him. Once the foe is defeated, Donkey Kong can head over some small hills, passing a small Roc enemy on the way. More Ninjapes are farther ahead of here, along with a lone green Ninjape. This foe can be followed into a tall fort. At the entrance of the fort, there is a small Tusk enemy being controlled by a red Ninjape. Donkey Kong can take control of the cannon to shoot the next three Tusk cannons, which are located on a few stair-like platforms farther ahead. A rope is located behind the cannons, and it can help the ape swing to a wall. The ape is able to wall jump up the wall with the wall to the right of it to reach a higher platform, where a Helper Monkey can be found. This monkey throws him upwards past a cannon and onto an even higher platform.
Here, another Tusk cannon can be found, as well as two walls that the ape can climb. At the top of the walls to the right is a black Hawg, who shoots out flames. Once the foe is defeated, the Kong can advance to a tightrope. He can slide down this tilted rope, while jumping over a few platforms that are occupied by blue Ninjapes, to make his way into a room with some bananas. As he goes to grab these items, the wall behind him closes. If Donkey Kong is to fall while sliding down the tightrope, he lands in a low area full of more Ninjapes. A few gaps are in this area, and they are filled with some spikes. Once the ape manages to find the meeting point of the two pathways, he can follow a green Ninjape to a group of small, yellow fairies. The fairies, when hit by a sound wave, form an orange trampoline, which the ape can bounce on to progress. The trampoline sends him outside of the room, where a trapdoor closes under him. A giant spider enemy is located above the ape at this point. While fighting this enemy, several blue Ninjapes throw their weapons him, however, they disappear when the spider is bested. Once this happens, a giant durian appears on a nearby tree branch. After optionally grabbing the three Banana Bunches lined up against the wall to the left, the Kong can head over to the fruit and bite into it to end the level.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Battle for Storm Hill is referenced in Super Smash Bros. Brawl: its background music plays in the stage, Rumble Falls.
Aerie Fortress
Aerie Fortress is the second and final area of the Durian Kingdom. Donkey Kong utilizes his rope swinging and swimming abilities to make it through the heavily fortified fortress. Similar to the Battle for Storm Hill, Ninjapes use a variety of attacks to keep Donkey Kong at bay. This level also features the Jungle Buddy, Helibird, who helps Donkey Kong ascend through the fortress. After biting into the giant durian at the end of this level, the ape heads out to fight Ninja Kong.
