Millstone
| Millstone | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Sprite from Donkey Kong Country | |||
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country (1994) | ||
| Latest appearance | Mario Superstar Baseball (2005) | ||
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Millstones[1] are stone objects shaped like patterned wheels with a hole. They appear in Donkey Kong Country as large, indestructible obstacles, found in ruined areas and often piloted by a Gnawty to harm the player character by rolling into them. Millstones have made minor appearances in the Super Mario franchise since.
History[edit]
Donkey Kong Country[edit]
In Donkey Kong Country, millstones are located in the two temple stages, Millstone Mayhem and Temple Tempest. Each millstone is controlled by a brown Gnawty,[1] which sits in the center hole. The millstone is moved by the Gnawty either on a predetermined pattern or it is stationary at first before starting to chase the player character a distance before stopping. In the Game Boy Color remake, millstones are much smaller, and the Gnawties instead ride on top of them.
Mario Superstar Baseball[edit]
A giant discarded millstone appears in Mario Superstar Baseball on the flanks of Donkey Kong Jungle. It resembles the millstones from Donkey Kong Country.
Gallery[edit]
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)
Screenshot from Mario Superstar Baseball
An inert millstone embedded in a wall in Super Mario Galaxy 2
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 石臼 Ishiusu |
Millstone | Donkey Kong Country | [2] |
| Italian | Frantoia | The word frantoio ("millstone") in feminine form | Donkey Kong Country (GBC & GBA) | [?] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "The millstones are driven by little Gnawtys and they will do their best not to let you pass." – 1994. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (English). Page 50.
- ^ December 20, 1994. 「スーパードンキーコング 任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Donkey Kong – Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-102501-3. Page 37, 49.
