Glimmer
| Glimmer | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | |
| Full name | Glimmer the Angler Fish[1][2] Glimmer the Fish[3] |
| Species | Anglerfish |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995) |
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) (2004) |
Glimmer[2] is an Animal Friend appearing primarily in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Glimmer appears only in his titular level, Glimmer's Galleon, and the lantern on Glimmer's forehead provides a light for navigating the dark areas. Although Glimmer is officially referred to as male, he resembles a female angler fish. Real-world anglerfish exhibit significant sexual dimorphism: male anglerfish are much smaller and do not possess the recognizable luminescent esca. This is a similar case to another aquatic Animal Friend, Orco, who is referred to as male despite resembling a female orca. Glimmer steadily follows behind Diddy and Dixie Kong, flashing his lantern for them to see the path ahead. He cannot be harmed by enemies. In the Game Boy Advance version, Glimmer's role is redundant because the game's visuals are bright enough for the Kongs' surroundings to be seen in the level.
Glimmer is absent from the Glimmer's Galleon stage in Donkey Kong Land 2, despite the level still having his name; instead, Glimmer's role was fulfilled by Light Barrels. Glimmer is still shown on the game cover, which is based on promotional artwork for Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest that shows him following behind the Kongs in an underwater setting.
In the Club Nintendo comic adaptation of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Glimmer makes a minor appearance in one panel to help Diddy and Dixie through the waters of Krem Quay, after the two fall into it while fleeing from a Kloak.
Profiles[edit]
- Instruction booklet description:
- English:
Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. He'll offer his light to show the Kongs the way through one of the darkened underwater levels.[2]
- English:
- Nintendo Player's Guide: "A newcomer to the ranks of the Kong clan compatriots, Glimmer will point the way through the murkiest waters around Crocodile Isle. His natural flashlight won't illuminate everything around you, but at least you'll be able to see where you're going. Finding the exit to a stage will still be up to you!"[4]
- Instruction booklet (Game Boy Advance version): Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. His light will lead the Kongs through a darkened underwater zone.[1]
Gallery[edit]
Artwork of Glitter following the Kongs underwater
Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country 2 for the Game Boy Advance
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | グリマー[?] Gurimā |
Glimmer | |
| Spanish | Glimmer[?] | - |
Trivia[edit]
- Glimmer could have appeared in Donkey Kong Racing, where he appears during the scene where Diddy Kong and Tiny Kong race on Enguardes underwater.
- A similar Animal Friend named Lightfish appears in Gloomy Galleon in Donkey Kong 64, fulfilling the same role. It uses the name "Glimmer" in Spanish and German.
- Glimmer is not in the list of Animal Friends in the New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console version's e-manual.
References[edit]
- ^ a b 2004. Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 21.
- ^ a b c 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 25.
- ^ February 1997. Nintendo Magazine System (Australia) issue 47. Page 48.
- ^ Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda (1995). Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 11.
