Kong Switch
| Kong Switch | |
|---|---|
 A Blue Switch withChunky Kong's face fromDonkey Kong 64 | |
| Appears in | Donkey Kong 64 (1999) |
Kong Switches,[1] orFloor Switches,[2] are switches that appear inDonkey Kong 64. Each has aKong's face displayed, with only the depicted Kong being able to activate it from aSimian Slam or a more powerful variation, depending on the type. Kong Switches usually open a pathway or reveal a secret area. The first Kong Switch ofJungle Japes can automatically be activated ifDonkey Kong lands on it. Kong Switches appear in three color varieties.Green Switches are the weakest, and at least a Simian Slam is required to activate them.Blue Switches are stronger, and at least a Super Simian Slam can activate them.Red Switches are the strongest, since only a Super Duper Simian Slam can activate them; this type appears only inCreepy Castle.
Blue Switches begin to appear once the player reachesFungi Forest. However, one appears inGloomy Galleon's lobby onDK Isles. A Blue Switch also appears inChunky Kong's battle withKing K. Rool, and if the player uses variousglitches to access the battle while still having the Simian Slam, this switch can still be pressed.
Gallery[edit]
Green Switch withDonkey Kong's face inDonkey Kong 64
Lanky Kong approaching a Blue Switch inDonkey Kong 64
Chunky Kong approaching a Red Switch inDonkey Kong 64
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | コングスイッチ[3] Kongu Suitchi | Kong Switch |
References[edit]
- ^Bihldorff, Nate, Jason Leung, and Drew Williams (1999).Donkey Kong 64Player's Guide.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 13.
- ^Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica (December 1, 1999).Donkey Kong 64 Prima's Official Strategy Guide.Prima Games (American English). ISBN0-7615-2279-4. Page 19.
- ^December 10, 1999.「ドンキーコング64 取扱説明書」(Donkey Kong 64 Toriatsukai Setsumeisho) (PDF).Nintendo (Japanese). Page 21.
