Snowmads
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 A group of Snowmads, consisting of a pair ofPointy Tucks and aFish Poker Pops | |||
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014) | ||
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch) (2018) | ||
| Leader | Lord Fredrik | ||
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- “These Snowmads are a real downer... And right in the middle of surfing season, too.”
- —Funky Kong,Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
TheSnowmads are the main antagonists ofDonkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switchport. They are an organization of arctic and antarctic animal seafarers based on stereotypical depictions ofVikings; hence, they are sometimes simply referred to as such.[1] The name "Snowmad" is a portmanteau of snow andnomad, as well as being a pun on "snowman". Led byLord Fredrik, the Snowmads are said to be "hailing from the North Sea",[2] and are identifiable by their emblem, a snowflake, which is shown on their longships' sail rigs, clothing and headwear.
The Snowmads set the events of the game in motion when Lord Fredrik, usinghis enchanted horn, summons anice dragon. The creature proceeds to blow theKongs (Donkey Kong,Diddy Kong,Dixie Kong,Cranky Kong, andFunky Kong) away from the island, allowing Lord Fredrik's command ship to station itself on top of the island'sVolcano. The Snowmads then seize the island and throw it into a state of perpetual winter, forcing the Kongs to take it back from them.
Throughout the course of the game, their main base isDonkey Kong Island, though, they have invaded every island that the Kongs arrive on. When the Kongs finally make it back home, they make their way to the Volcano, where the command ship is stationed. When they reach Lord Fredrik's quarters, they confront him anda final showdown for the fate of the island ensues. When Fredrik is defeated, he is blasted out of the Volcano, destroying his command ship in the process, and crashes into the sea where the remainder of the Snowmads' ships are stationed, ending their reign over the island.
Snowmads are found on every island that the Kongs go to; with each one controlled by a high-ranked member, whereas Donkey Kong Island is commanded by Lord Fredrik himself. They also appear to have great access to technology, as they are seen with mechs and cranes in certain levels.
Members[edit]
Leader[edit]
- Lord Fredrik, the Snowmad King (leader, commandsDonkey Kong Island)
Bosses[edit]
- Pompy, the Presumptuous (Lost Mangroves)
- Skowl, the Startling (Autumn Heights)
- Ba-Boom, the Boisterous (Bright Savannah)
- Fugu, the Frightening (Sea Breeze Cove)
- Bashmaster, the Unbreakable (Juicy Jungle)
Soldiers[edit]
- Tucks
- Fluff
- Hootz
- Waldough
- Lemmington
- Ice dragon (summoned by Lord Fredrik in battle)
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze[edit]
- Digital manual bio: "Hailing from the northern seas, these foes have frozen Donkey Kong Island and seek to claim it as their own."[3]
- Prima Games guide: "The Snowmads hail from the northern lands and have encased Donkey Kong’s island in snow and ice. They seek to claim this land for their own."[4]
- Website description:
- English (British):
The invading Snowmads have turfed the Kongs out of their beloved Donkey Kong Island and cast it into a deep freeze![5]
- English (British):
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
| Trophy Snowmad Ship | ||
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| Category: Series Related | ||
( )Appears in:Wii UDonkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (02/2014) | ||
| ()Trophy Box: 20: Tropical Freeze | ||
| How to unlock: Random | ||
| While sailing the world in search of new lands, the Snowmads discover Donkey Kong Island. Viking-like thugs that they are, they freeze the whole island and take over. This small boat here is one of the vessels manned by minions. Lord Fredrik's ship, however, is MUCH bigger. Of course, it had to be—he's the Snowmad King, after all!(American English) | ||
| While sailing the world in search of new lands, the Snowmads discover Donkey Kong Island. Viking-like thugs that they are, they freeze the whole island and take over. This small boat here is one of the vessels manned by minions. Lord Fredrik's ship, however, is MUCH bigger. Of course, it had to be – he's the Snowmad King, after all!(British English) | ||
Play Nintendo[edit]
- These frigid foes froze Donkey Kong Island. That’s so cold!
The Snowmads are an invasion force of walruses, seals, penguins and other beasties who bring cold temperatures, thievery, and wacky boss battles to a peaceful tropical island.[6]
Gallery[edit]
A Snowmad ship
Lord Fredrik's command ship
Members[edit]
Front view of aPointy Tucks
Side view of a Pointy Tucks
Snowmads group art
AnArchy
A Hootz
Media[edit]
 Snowmads Theme - The theme that plays inHomecoming Hijinxs,Cliffside Slide andMeltdown Mayhem | File infoMedia:DKCTF SnowmadsTheme.oga |
| Freezie Breezie - The theme that plays inForest Folly andIcicle Arsenal | File infoMedia:DKCTF FreezieBreezie2.oga |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | ザ・スノーマッズ[?] Za Sunōmazzu | The Snowmads | |
| French (NOA) | Frigoths[?] | A portmanteau offrigo ("fridge") andGoths (an East Germanic people) | |
| French (NOE) | Givrés[?] | Literally "the Frosted", andles Givrés is an informal synonym for "the insanes" | |
| German | (Den) Viehkingern aus dem Eismeer[?] | The Beastkings of the Arctic Sea;Viehkinger is a portmanteau ofvieh ("beasts") and "Vikings" | |
| (Die) Viehkinger aus dem Eismeer[?] | |||
| Italian | Nevichinghi[7] | Portmanteau ofneve ("snow") andVichinghi ("Vikings") | |
| Portuguese (NOE) | Fresquitos do Mar do Norte[?] | North Sea Fresquitoes | |
| Snowmads[?] | Snowmads | ||
| Russian | Снежники[8] Snezhniki | From "снег" (sneg, "snow") | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Frigómadas[?] | A portmanteau offrigo ("fridge") andnómadas ("nomads") | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Invasores del Mar del Norte[?] | North Sea invaders |
References[edit]
- ^"Help Donkey Kong and his friends save their home and banana hoard from maraudingVikings in the Donkey Kong Country™: Tropical Freeze game from Retro Studios. —Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze" –Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for Wii U - Nintendo Game Details.Nintendo (American English). Archived March 3, 2016, 10:44:00 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze British English instruction manual. Tab 5: "About This Game" (PDF). British English.
- ^Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze digital manual (PDF).Nintendo. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^von Esmarch, Nick, and Cory van Grier (February 21, 2014).Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze PRIMA Official Game Guide. Roseville:Prima Games (American English). ISBN978-0-804-16252-4. Page 15.
- ^Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | Nintendo Switch | Games.Nintendo of UK (British English). Retrieved August 2, 2024.[dead link]
- ^2024.Play Nintendo. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^Nintendo of Europe (March 11, 2025).Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (sito ufficiale). Italian. Retrieved from Nintendo.it.
- ^Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | Nintendo Switch | Игры | Nintendo.Nintendo of Russia (Russian). Archived January 14, 2018, 12:48:14 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
