Monkey Mines
| Monkey Mines | |
|---|---|
.png) World map in thesecond remake | |
| Game | Donkey Kong Country |
| Level(s) | 5 |
| <<List of worlds>> | |
Monkey Mines (simply known asMines in thetelevision series) is the second world ofDonkey Kong Country. It has five levels, most of which take place in a subterranean setting. OnDonkey Kong Island, Monkey Mines is located at the foot of the hill leading to next world,Vine Valley.Winky is the onlyAnimal Friend who appears in the world.Master Necky is the boss fought at the end. TheRuins world fromDonkey Kong Country Returns is thematically similar and has been suggested to be the same location.[1]
In thecartoon, this area is closely connected to King K. Rool and his minions'base. The area is alluded to in theMario + Rabbids Kingdom BattleDonkey Kong Adventure story expansion, where it is mentioned in the description ofRabbid Cranky'sCroaker Disposer. Since this weapon takes its design after Winky the Frog, the description references how the Animal Buddy first appears in this world inDonkey Kong Country.
Levels[edit]
| # | Screenshot | Level | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Winky's Walkway | A short level and the first to feature its namesake,Winky. The level is longer in thefirst remake. |
| 2 |  | Mine Cart Carnage | The player characters ride aMine Cart on several rail segments and jump over abandoned Mine Carts andKrashes along the way. |
| 3 |  | Bouncy Bonanza | A cave level with severaltires, including optional assistance from Winky. |
| 4 |  | Stop & Go Station | A dark level and the only one to feature the fast-movingRock Krocs that can only be calmed usingStop & Go Barrels along the way. |
| 5 |  | Millstone Mayhem | The first level taking place outside of a temple and to have millstone-operating Gnawties andKrushas. |
| 6 |  | Necky's Nuts | The boss level whereMaster 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, butKlump is not about to give up his![2]
- English:
- Prima Official Game Guide description:
- English:
This sprawling system consists of mainly cave levels, finishing with a romp through a temple. All levels contain a Warp (the final series of levels to do so) and feature your first taste of a real challenge. You need pinpoint accuracy to complete the Mine Cart Carnage stage, quick and brave running to avoid the deadly RockKrocs in Stop & Go Station, and some cheeky leaping to dodge the Millstones of Millstone Mayhem. Finally, the differently colored versions of creatures you previously faced have the same attack pattern, but different timing.[3]
- English:
Gallery[edit]
World map in the original version
World map in theGame 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 |
References[edit]
- ^KynanPearson (August 12, 2021).Tweet.X (English). Retrieved January 30, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2021, 22:02:25 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^1994.Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet.Nintendo of America (English). Page 23.
- ^2003.Donkey Kong Country Prima Official Game Guide.Nintendo of America (English). Page 40.
