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{{quote|You wouldn't know it by looking at him, but Winky is one of the most powerful animals. He can jump higher than any of them, and with his strong legs, he can jump attack some enemies that even Donkey can't touch. Winky is fond of damp, dark places, but he is known to turn up almost anywhere!|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' instruction booklet, page 25}}
'''Winky''' is a frog [[Animal Friend]] with a high jumping ability in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
'''Winky''' is a frog [[Animal Friend]] with a high jumping ability in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.


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====''Donkey Kong Country''====
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:Winky's Walkway SNES 5.png|thumb|Winky in his featured stage, Winky's Walkway.]]
[[File:Winky's Walkway SNES 5.png|thumb|Winky in his featured stage, Winky's Walkway.]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Winky first appears in [[Winky's Walkway]], as the main feature, and returns in [[Bouncy Bonanza]], [[Millstone Mayhem]], and lastly [[Rope Bridge Rumble]], the only level not in [[Monkey Mines]] where he appears. Winky's abilities include being able to jump higher than the Kongs, which is useful for reaching collectibles such as [[Banana]]s or [[Extra Life Balloon]]s, and Winky can defeat [[Zinger]]s by jumping on them. In Bonus Bonanza, Winky's [[animal crate]] appears in a small room shortly after the [[Star Barrel]], and Winky can jump high enough to enter the last [[Bonus Area]] of the level. In Millstone Mayhem, Winky's crate is located on a pathway only reachable from using a [[tire (object)|tire]]. In Rope Bridge Rumble, Winky appears in the first Bonus Area, and he can be brought into the main level.
Winky is an ally in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. His abilities include being able to jump higher than the Kongs, which is useful for reaching collectibles such as [[Banana]]s or [[Extra Life Balloon]]s, and Winky can defeat [[Zinger]]s by jumping on them. Winky is first encountered in [[Winky's Walkway]]. In [[Bonus Bonanza]], his [[animal crate]] appears in a small room shortly after the [[Star Barrel]]. In [[Millstone Mayhem]], Winky's crate is on a pathway reachable only by using a [[tire (object)|tire]]. In [[Rope Bridge Rumble]], Winky's crate can be found in the first Bonus Area, and he can be brought into the main level.
 
Game designer [[Gregg Mayles]] expressed a dislike of Winky as a player character, citing poor controls.<ref>{{cite|author=Ghoulyboy|language=en-gb|date=June 23, 2017|url=x.com/Ghoulyboy/status/878320216819646467|title=They had rubbish controls and hits to test player skill. Good design. As was Squitter, that @WinkySteve scoffed at and said wouldn't work|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=June 27, 2017 ({{file link|Twitter Ghoulyboy 2017-06-23 tweet Winky.png|Screenshot}}|archive=web.archive.org/web/20210531044331/https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/878320216819646467}}</ref> [[Steve Mayles]] similarly expressed a dislike towards Winky.<ref>{{cite|language=en-gb|author=WinkySteve|date=June 23, 2017|url=x.com/WinkySteve/status/878247482962137089|title=Yes, it was always best to never get on the frog.|publisher=Twitter|accessdate=June 27, 2017 ({{file link|Twitter WinkySteve 2017-06-23 tweet Winky.png|Screenshot}})|archive=web.archive.org/web/20230418235824/https://twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/878247482962137089}}</ref>


====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', a Winky figure appears in background of the [[Monkey Museum]], labeled at a price of five dollars. Cranky also mentioned Winky and Expresso in the instruction manual by saying, "''A more tragic looking bunch of useless no-hopers you'll never see! I liked Expresso and Winky--where have they gone?''". Though Winky does not appear, there is another Animal Friend with a high-jumping ability, [[Rattly]].
A Winky figure appears in background of the [[Monkey Museum]], where it is labeled at a price of five dollars, in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Cranky also mentioned Winky and Expresso in the instruction manual.<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|page=25|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|author=Nintendo|quote=A more tragic looking bunch of useless no-hopers you'll never see! I liked Expresso and Winky--where have they gone?}}</ref> Though Winky does not appear, there is another Animal Friend with a high-jumping ability, [[Rattly]].


In the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|version]], the Winky figure was replaced by a small Winky that hops around in a cage. Small Winkys similarly appear in the swamp-themed stages of [[Krem Quay]], where they hop around.
In the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|remake]], the Winky figure does not appear, though a small Winky can be seen hopping around in a cage at [[Monkey Museum|Cranky's Hut]], as well as in the environment of swamp levels.


===''Club Nintendo''===
===''Club Nintendo''===
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===''Donkey Kong 64''===
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
Although Winky does not appear in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Cranky mentions him and Expresso in the instruction manual in hopes of their reappearance, "I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that [[Rambi the Rhino|bone-brained rhino]] that always seems to get in the games."
Winky and Expresso are mentioned by Cranky in the game manual of ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' in hopes for their reappearance, similarly to what he did in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''{{'}}s manual.<ref>{{cite|quote=I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that [[Rambi the Rhino|bone-brained rhino]] that always seems to get in the games.|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet|date=1999|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|author=Nintendo|language=en-gb|page=18}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet|page=27|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us|date=1999]}</ref>


===''Donkey Konga 3''===
===''Donkey Konga 3''===
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], Winky makes a few cameo appearances. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he is mentioned in [[Kass]]' PAL [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] description. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', there is another trophy of Winky, and it can be acquired either at random in one of the game's modes, such as in Vs. matches, or by purchasing it at the [[smashwiki:Trophy shop|trophy shop]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Winky appears as a Novice support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]], occupying one support slot when used, and the spirit increases the power of foot-based attacks.
Winky has made a few cameo appearances in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he is mentioned in [[Kass]]' PAL [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] description. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', there is another trophy of Winky, and it can be acquired either at random in one of the game's modes, such as in Vs. matches, or by purchasing it at the [[smashwiki:Trophy shop|trophy shop]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Winky appears as a Novice {{iw|smashwiki|support spirit}}, occupying one support slot when used, and the [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] increases the power of foot-based attacks.


===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
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==Profiles==
==Profiles==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''You wouldn't know it by looking at him, but Winky is one of the most powerful animals. He can jump higher than any of them, and with his strong legs, he can jump attack some enemies that even Donkey can't touch. Winky is fond of damp, dark places, but he is known to turn up almost anywhere!''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1994|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' instruction booklet|page=25|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo}}</ref>
*'''Level appearances:'''
**[[Winky's Walkway]]
**[[Bonus Bonanza]]
**[[Millstone Mayhem]]
**[[Rope Bridge Rumble]]
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
{{SSB4 trophy
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===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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*The enemy deals damage when falling
*The enemy deals damage when falling
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*The enemy has increased jump power
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|Jungle Level (Brawl)
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Winky the Frog DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Winky the Frog DKC.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country''
Winky DKCGBC sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Color)
Winky DKCGBC sprite.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Color)
Winky DKCGBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Advance)
Winky DKCGBA sprite.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Advance)
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|Spa=Winky
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==Trivia==
*''Donkey Kong Country'' game designer [[Gregg Mayles]] expressed a dislike of Winky as a player character, sarcastically saying "<nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Rattly]] and Winky] ''had rubbish controls and hits to test player skill. Good design.''"<ref>Ghoulyboy (June 23, 2017). [https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/878320216819646467 They had rubbish controls and hits to test player skill. Good design. As was Squitter, that @WinkySteve scoffed at and said wouldn't work]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved June 27, 2017. ({{file link|Twitter Ghoulyboy 2017-06-23 tweet Winky.png|Screenshot}}.) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210531044331/https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/878320216819646467 Archived] May 31, 2015, 04:43:31 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Gregg's brother and ''Donkey Kong Country'' character designer [[Steve Mayles]] similarly stated "''it was always best to never get on the frog.''"<ref>WinkySteve (June 23, 2017). [https://twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/878247482962137089 Yes, it was always best to never get on the frog.] ''Twitter''. Retrieved June 27, 2017. ({{file link|Twitter WinkySteve 2017-06-23 tweet Winky.png|Screenshot}}.) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230418235824/https://twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/878247482962137089 Archived] April 18, 2023, 23:58:24 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 13:11, July 1, 2024

Winky
WinkyDKC.png
Winky in Donkey Kong Country
Species Frog
First appearance Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo) (2018)

Winky is a frog Animal Friend with a high jumping ability in Donkey Kong Country.

History

Donkey Kong Country series

Donkey Kong Country

Winky's Walkway
Winky in his featured stage, Winky's Walkway.

Winky is an ally in Donkey Kong Country. His abilities include being able to jump higher than the Kongs, which is useful for reaching collectibles such as Bananas or Extra Life Balloons, and Winky can defeat Zingers by jumping on them. Winky is first encountered in Winky's Walkway. In Bonus Bonanza, his animal crate appears in a small room shortly after the Star Barrel. In Millstone Mayhem, Winky's crate is on a pathway reachable only by using a tire. In Rope Bridge Rumble, Winky's crate can be found in the first Bonus Area, and he can be brought into the main level.

Game designer Gregg Mayles expressed a dislike of Winky as a player character, citing poor controls.[1] Steve Mayles similarly expressed a dislike towards Winky.[2]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

A Winky figure appears in background of the Monkey Museum, where it is labeled at a price of five dollars, in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Cranky also mentioned Winky and Expresso in the instruction manual.[3] Though Winky does not appear, there is another Animal Friend with a high-jumping ability, Rattly.

In the remake, the Winky figure does not appear, though a small Winky can be seen hopping around in a cage at Cranky's Hut, as well as in the environment of swamp levels.

Club Nintendo

In the Club Nintendo comic "Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24", Cranky and Kiddy Kong are briefly seen riding Winky to an airport.

Donkey Kong 64

Winky and Expresso are mentioned by Cranky in the game manual of Donkey Kong 64 in hopes for their reappearance, similarly to what he did in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest's manual.[4][5]

Donkey Konga 3

Some Winkys swimming in the lake outside of the campgrounds portion of the summer background in Donkey Konga 3.
Some Winkys swimming outside the campgrounds in Donkey Konga 3

In Donkey Konga 3, multiple Winkys appear swimming in the waters of the campground portion of the summer background.

Super Smash Bros. series

Winky has made a few cameo appearances in the Super Smash Bros. series. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, he is mentioned in Kass' PAL trophy description. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, there is another trophy of Winky, and it can be acquired either at random in one of the game's modes, such as in Vs. matches, or by purchasing it at the trophy shop. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Winky appears as a Novice support spirit, occupying one support slot when used, and the spirit increases the power of foot-based attacks.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle

In the Donkey Kong Adventure story of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, the design of Rabbid Cranky's Croaker Disposer is based on Winky the Frog. The weapon's flavor text reads: "Whether it's Monkey Mines or monkey shines, Winky is always BOUNCING with enthusiasm.", referencing the first area in the original Donkey Kong Country where Winky can be found. The weapon is also described as an officially licensed Barrel Bolt.

Other appearances

Winky makes a cameo appearance in Picross NP Vol. 8 as one of the images that must be cleared.

Profiles

Donkey Kong Country

  • Instruction booklet: You wouldn't know it by looking at him, but Winky is one of the most powerful animals. He can jump higher than any of them, and with his strong legs, he can jump attack some enemies that even Donkey can't touch. Winky is fond of damp, dark places, but he is known to turn up almost anywhere![6]
  • Level appearances:

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Trophy
Winky
Winky trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Category: Series Related
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
SNES Donkey Kong Country (11/1994)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 18: Animal Friends and Items
How to unlock:
Random
The Kongs have all kinds of animal friends. Mammal friends, fish friends, bird friends. Winky is a frog. He defeats those pesky Zingers by bouncing on top of them. You might worry about falling off that slippery back of his, but all concern will wash away as you are hopping through the skies. (American English)
The Kongs' Animal Friends come in all shapes and sizes. There are mammals, fish, birds... There's even a frog! Winky's high-hopping abilities make him really useful when it comes to taking out those pesky Zingers. Best of all, you don't need to worry about accidentally falling off that slippery back of his – it just never happens! (British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Spirit
#154 Winky
WinkyDKC.png Series/game Donkey Kong Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Novice
Strength / effect(s) Foot Attack ↑
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Greninja
Conditions

  • The enemy deals damage when falling
  • The enemy has increased jump power
Stage Mushroom Kingdom U
Song Jungle Level (Brawl)

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Winky.
  • Sprite from Donkey Kong Country

    Sprite from Donkey Kong Country

  • Sprite from Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)

    Sprite from Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)

  • Sprite from Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)

    Sprite from Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ウィンキー
Winkī
 Winky

German Winky
 -
Italian Winky
 -
Russian Винки
Vinki
 Winky

Spanish Winky
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References

  1. ^ Ghoulyboy (June 23, 2017). They had rubbish controls and hits to test player skill. Good design. As was Squitter, that @WinkySteve scoffed at and said wouldn't work. Twitter (British English). Retrieved June 27, 2017 (ScreenshotMedia:Twitter Ghoulyboy 2017-06-23 tweet Winky.png. (Archived May 31, 2021, 04:43:31 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  2. ^ WinkySteve (June 23, 2017). Yes, it was always best to never get on the frog.. Twitter (British English). Retrieved June 27, 2017 (ScreenshotMedia:Twitter WinkySteve 2017-06-23 tweet Winky.png). (Archived April 18, 2023, 23:58:24 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  3. ^ "A more tragic looking bunch of useless no-hopers you'll never see! I liked Expresso and Winky--where have they gone?" – Nintendo (1995). Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 25.
  4. ^ "I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that bone-brained rhino that always seems to get in the games." – Nintendo (1999). Donkey Kong 64 instruction booklet. Nintendo of Europe (British English). Page 18.
  5. ^ {{cite|title=Donkey Kong 64 instruction booklet|page=27|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|language=en-us|date=1999]}
  6. ^ Nintendo (1994). Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 25.
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Donkey Kong Country (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country (GBC) / Donkey Kong Country (GBA)
Protagonists Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Cranky Kong • Funky Kong • Candy Kong
Items and objects Animal token • Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • Big Animal Token • Continue Barrel • Donkey Kong Balloon (red · green · blue) • DK Barrel • Exit • Fuel Canister • Jumbo Barrel • K-O-N-G Letters • Minecart • Mini Animal Token • On & Off Barrel • Steel keg • Stop & Go Barrel • Tire • TNT Drum
Animal Friends Rambi • Enguarde • Winky • Squawks • Expresso
Bosses Very Gnawty • Master Necky • Queen B. • Really Gnawty • Dumb Drum • Master Necky Snr. • King K. Rool
Enemies Army • Bitesize • Chomps • Chomps Jr. • Clambo • Croctopus • Gnawty • Klaptrap • Klump • Krash • Kritter • Krusha • Manky Kong • Mini-Necky • Necky • Rock Kroc • Slippa • Squidge • Zinger
Obstacles Black drum • Mincer • Oil drum
Worlds Kongo Jungle • Monkey Mines • Vine Valley • Gorilla Glacier • Kremkroc Industries, Inc. • Chimp Caverns • Gangplank Galleon
Other DK Attack • DK Jamz • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Kremling Krushin • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Staff • Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy
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