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[[Image:Rambi.jpg|thumb|right|Rambi the Rhinoceros, Donkey Kong's first Animal Buddy.]]
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'''Rambi the Rhinoceros''' is the first [[Animal Buddy]] to appear in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' series. He is found in a crate, midway into the first level of the original Donkey Kong Country. He has made the third most appearances in the Donkey Kong Country series, appearing in five games. He is behind [[Enguarde]] and [[Squawks]], who have appeared in six games each. However, Rambi is always the first Animal Buddy to be released in whatever game he appears in. Rambi is a common animal buddy in Donkey Kong Country 1 and 2, however in [[Donkey Kong Country 3]] he was replaced with [[Ellie]] the Elephant.  
|image=[[File:Rambi DKCR.png|250px]]<br>Rambi, as he appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''.
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|species=Rhinoceros
|full_name=Rambi the Rhino<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Official Magazine'' (UK) issue 39|date=December 1995|page=18}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (Australia) issue 46|date=January 1997|page=48}}</ref><br>Rambi the rhinoceros<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country Returns Instruction Booklet''|date=2010|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|page=17}}</ref>
|latest_appearance=''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' (cameo) (2023)
}}
{{quote|Rambi the rhino can help you, but he'll want to charge for it!|Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong Country}}
'''Rambi''' is a recurring rhinoceros [[Animal Friend]] who first appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Rambi is a strong ally of the [[Kong]]s, and he can charge into enemies, attack with his horn, and break open fragile walls leading into a [[Bonus Level]]. Rambi only appears in a few select [[level]]s in every game that he appears in, or a single location.


Rambi’s greatest asset is his giant horn which he uses to defeat enemies. Additionally, Rambi can use his horn to open up hidden passages. All games following ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' give Rambi the ability to supercharge his attack. After charging, Rambi will run at incredibly fast speeds, taking out a line of enemies or breaking down heavy barriers. In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', he only appears in the level [[Jungle Japes]], as well as a few mini-games. Only [[Donkey Kong]] can transform into him.
While Rambi is mostly referred to with male pronouns, the ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]: [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Game Guide'' refers to the character as "her".<ref>{{cite|quote=''Rambi can destroy just about any object and every enemy without feeling pain. Just make sure an enemy doesn’t hit her from behind, and try to avoid those bottomless pits.''|author=von Esmarch, Nick and Cory Van Grier|date=2014|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: Prima Official Game Guide''|location=Roseville|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=978-0-804-16252-4|page=22}}</ref>
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
{{Quote|Keep your eyes peeled for Rambi the rhino! He can crash into almost any hidden room.|Cranky Kong}}
[[File:Jungle Hijinxs SNES 3.png|thumb|left|Rambi as he appears in ''Donkey Kong Country''.]]
[[File:F-Rambi.png|thumb|Rambi next to an "F" letter in the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]].]]
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] can ride Rambi after freeing him from his [[animal crate]]. Rambi can use his horn to break open fragile walls, like what [[barrel]]s can do. He can defeat most enemies by moving into them, including [[Zinger]]s. Like other Animal Friends, if Rambi gets hit by a level hazard (such as [[Mincer]]s or flaming [[oil drum]]s), he runs away. Rambi is the first Animal Friend encountered, and he appears in the first level, [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]], and later appears in [[Oil Drum Alley]] and [[Manic Mincers]].


Rambi was going to be a rideable Animal Buddy in the now cancelled game ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. Interestingly early screenshots of this game showed that other Rambis, some gigantic in size and some extremely small were going to be rideable.
Rambi is featured on some of the [[animal token]]s. When Donkey Kong and Diddy obtain three Rambi Tokens, the player is redirected to the "Rambi Bonus!"; this area is set in a snowy location, where the player controls Rambi individually and must have him collect [[mini Animal Token|mini Rambi Token]]s.
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====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:RambiRumbleSNES1.png|thumb|left|Rambi in his titular level, Rambi Rumble, in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']]
Rambi reappears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', acting mostly the same as in ''Donkey Kong Country'', though his normal speed is slower. However, Rambi received the ability to perform a [[super move|supercharge]], which allows him to perform a fast charge to break open some walls (leading into [[bonus room]]s), or plow through enemies easily. Due to the introduction of [[Animal Barrel]]s, there are a few levels where [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] transform into Rambi, but there are still levels where they ride on him. His gray coloration from ''Donkey Kong Country'' is now tinted brown.


In ''Mario Kart DS'', the [[Rambi Rider]] was a kart shaped like Rambi and driven by Donkey Kong, then enabled to be driven by the other racers after the cups are finished.
Rambi appears in a few levels. Similarly to ''Donkey Kong Country'', the first time that Rambi is in the first level, [[Pirate Panic (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Pirate Panic]], right after the [[Star Barrel]]. From there, the Kongs can optionally ride him until they cross the [[No Animal Sign]]. In this level, it is possible for two Rambis to be on-screen at the same time.{{ref needed}} Rambi appears a second time in [[Red-Hot Ride]], as well as a third time in [[Barrel Bayou (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Barrel Bayou]], though his crate and sign are near the start and Star Barrel, respectively. [[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Rambi Rumble]] is Rambi's signature level and notably the first level where he can be transformed into from an [[Animal Barrel]], a requirement during the second half of the level. Rambi is chased by [[King Zing]] during a portion of the level, during which the "Run, Rambi! Run!" theme plays, although not in the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], as it plays "Bad Bird Rag" instead. Rambi can be transformed into in two later levels: in [[Castle Crush]], during the first half, and in [[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Animal Antics]], as the first Animal Friend used.


[[Category: Donkey Kong Characters]]
At [[Swanky's Bonus Bonanza]] in [[Krem Quay]], one of the questions that [[Swanky Kong]] asks is Rambi's name, with the incorrect answers being "Bambam" and "Rambus".
[[Category: Playable Characters]]
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[[Category: Animal Buddies]]
 
[[Category: Donkey Kong Allies]]
====''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' / ''Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D''====
[[File:RambiDKRC.png|thumb|left|Rambi breaking blocks depicting his face in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'']]
Rambi reappears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'' as one of the two returning Animal Friends (the other one is [[Squawks the Parrot]]). Rambi is the only Animal Friend that [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] can ride; to do so, Donkey Kong must first free Rambi by [[Hand Slap|Ground Pounding]] or [[Roll Attack|Rolling]] into his large animal crate. Rambi has the ability to run over spikes and destroy stone objects and blocks showing an emblem of his face. Rambi can instantly defeat most enemies just by running into them. Rambi's only weakness is fire, including the flaming enemies, [[Tiki Buzz|Flaming Tiki Buzzes]] and [[Fireball (Tiki)|Fireballs]]. The player loses Rambi if he gets in contact with fire but instead of dying instantly, he will instead walk away aimlessly, giving the Kongs the chance to get him back. Due to Rambi's weight, Diddy can only hover for one second when using his [[Barrel Jet]].
 
Rambi first appears in the third level, [[Tree Top Bop]]. He appears in a total of four levels, the other three being: [[Temple Topple]], [[Precarious Plateau]], and [[Smokey Peak]].
 
====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''====
[[File:Mountain Mania1.jpg|thumb|Dixie and Donkey Kong riding Rambi in Mountain Mania from ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'']]
Rambi reappears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]], where he mostly retains the same role as in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''. He is still vulnerable to fire and flaming enemies, such as [[Blue Hootz]]. In addition, [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Cranky Kong]] can make use of their respective ability while riding Rambi: [[Helicopter Spin]] and [[Cane Bounce]]. Dixie's Helicopter Spin is less effective while she is riding Rambi. In the [[Nintendo Switch]] version, [[Funky Kong]] is able to perform a [[Double Jump (airborne)|Double Jump]] while riding Rambi: like Cranky's Cane Bounce, the Double Jump is not affected by Rambi's weight.
 
Like ''Donkey Kong Country'', Rambi only appears in three levels: [[Mountain Mania]], [[Frantic Fields]], and [[Meltdown Mayhem]]. Unlike in the previous game, Rambi Crates cannot be broken by rolling into them.
 
===''Donkey Kong Land'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Land''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', Rambi is only one of two Animal Friends that appear, the other one being [[Expresso the Ostrich]], and he appears in four [[level]]s: [[Jungle Jaunt]], [[Tricky Temple]], [[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Land)|Pot Hole Panic]], and lastly [[Mountain Mayhem]].
 
====''Donkey Kong Land 2''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', Rambi retains his supercharge abilty from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', although Rambi can no longer break open walls leading to a Bonus Level since all of them are accessible from a [[Bonus Barrel]]. Diddy nor Dixie cannot can only transform into Rambi from a [[Animal Barrel|Rambi Barrel]] due to the absence of Animal Crates. Rambi appears in five levels: [[Gangplank Galley (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Gangplank Galley]], [[Redhot Ride]], [[Barrel Bayou (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Barrel Bayou]], [[Rambi Rumble (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Rambi Rumble]], and lastly [[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Animal Antics]].
 
===''Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24''===
In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic ''[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]'', Donkey Kong is briefly seen riding Rambi to an airport.
 
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:Rambi DK64 photo.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Rambi moving around Jungle Japes in ''Donkey Kong 64'']]
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', there is an animal crate of Rambi in [[Jungle Japes]], and it can only be entered by Donkey Kong. By entering it, Donkey Kong transforms into Rambi, which is required for him to obtain a [[Golden Banana]]. Rambi can move around quickly and easily defeat [[Gnawty]] enemies just by making contact with them; he is also invulnerable to damage. Rambi can destroy the nearby wooden huts and a stone barrier with his face on it. If Rambi goes out of bounds, he transforms back into Donkey Kong. Rambi is also controlled in one of Donkey Kong's [[Hideout Helm]] challenges, where the goal is to defeat 18 [[Kritter]]s while avoiding the electrical pylons which will turn Rambi back into Donkey Kong. Rambi is featured in his own unlockable mode named [[Rambi Arena]], which, like the [[Enguarde Arena]], can be unlocked after the Kongs have taken photographs of six [[Banana Fairy|Banana Fairies]]. In the mode, Rambi tries to defeat as many Gnawties within the time limit.
 
Rambi is mentioned and criticized by [[Cranky Kong]] in the instruction manual: "I just hope they've included poor old [[Winky the Frog|Winky]] and [[Expresso the Ostrich|Expresso]] this time instead of that bone-brained rhino that always seems to get in the games."
 
By exploiting a [[List of Donkey Kong 64 glitches#Bring Rambi outside of Jungle Japes|glitch]] to bring Rambi outside of his usual confines, the player can see a normally unused dogpaddling animation whenever he enters water.<ref>{{cite|title=[[tcrf:Donkey_Kong_64#Unused_Animations|Donkey Kong 64 § Unused Animations]]|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor}}</ref>
 
===''Picross NP Vol. 8''===
Rambi appears in ''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8'' on one of the images that must be cleared.
 
===''Donkey Konga''===
[[File:DKa Jam Session mode.png|thumb|Rambi in the "Jam Session" mode of ''Donkey Konga'' (bottom-left)]]
Rambi reappears in ''[[Donkey Konga]]'' as a background character in two modes. In "Challenge", he appears at the bottom-left corner of the screen, next to the song number counter. In "Jam Session", he and the other background characters, including [[King K. Rool]], [[Cranky Kong]], [[Diddy Kong]], [[Ellie the Elephant|Ellie]] and the [[Banana Bird]]s, appear on the bottom screen while the player performs a "jam session". In this game, Rambi was drastically redesigned, where he was based more on a white rhinoceros.
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===''Mario Kart'' series===
While Rambi himself does not appear in the ''Mario Kart'' series, the front of the [[Rambi Rider]], a [[kart]] from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', is designed like Rambi's head. The kart returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', in the [[Jungle Tour]].
 
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
In ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'', Rambi appears in the course [[Dynamite Run]], where the Kongs and [[Kremling]]s can ride Rambi by freeing him from his animal crate. Rambi increases the players' speed and has the ability to charge through barrels and boulders.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Rambi has appeared as an item a few times in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Rambi is featured as both a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]], which can be randomly obtained in one of the single-player modes, and as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]], which increases arm-based attacks by 13 points when used by any fighter in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]]. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', another collectible trophy of Rambi appears. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' Rambi appears as an Ace-class Attack-type primary [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] with one support slot. The spirit slightly increases movement speed in battle. In [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light]], the spirit is located in the northern part of [[smashwiki:Forest Hill|Forest Hill]], a sub-world of the Light Realm. The spirit's puppet fighter is a white Donkey Kong who can deal damage by dashing into the player, and is fought on the omega form of the [[Kongo Falls]] stage.
 
===''Super Mario Odyssey''===
A street named after Rambi appears in [[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.
 
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
In the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] story of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', one of [[Rabbid Peach]]'s [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Blaster|Blaster]] weapons, the [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Horn-Nosed Needler|Horn-Nosed Needler]], is based on Rambi's appearance. The weapon's description states that it is officially licensed Rambi merchandise.
 
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', Rambi's head is seen in the [[emblem]] on some of the [[kart]]s built by the [[Kong army]].
 
===Unused appearances===
====''Donkey Kong Racing''====
[[File:DK on Rambi Donkey Kong Racing.jpg|thumb|Donkey Kong riding a Rambi in the canceled ''Donkey Kong Racing'']]
Rambi was planned to be a rideable Animal Friend in the canceled [[Nintendo GameCube]] title, ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. Early screenshots and the E3 2001 trailer showed [[Donkey Kong]] riding a small, bluish Rambi, [[Diddy Kong]] riding a gigantic Rambi, and [[Taj]] riding a small, red Rambi.
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==Profiles and statistics==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''Rambi always likes to go full speed ahead. If you press and the Y Button, Rambi will take off and run over everything in his path. Just make sure that you keep your eyes open for pits and cliffs. Rambi is a powerful animal and can break his way into most secret doors.''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=24}}</ref>
 
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''This powerful Rhinoceros loves to [[super move|charge]]. Press and hold Y Button to make him run. He will his horn to butt everything out of his path.''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|page=24}}</ref>
 
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''This powerful Rhinoceros loves to use his horn. Press the A Button to butt everything out of his path. Hold SELECT to charge.''<ref>{{cite|page=19|title=''Donkey Kong Land 2'' instruction booklet|date=1996|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>
*'''Virtual Console manual bio:''' ''Press {{button|Padleftright}} + {{button|B}} to perform a dash attack. Hold {{button|3ds|select}} to perform a super dash.''
 
===''Donkey Kong Country Returns''===
{{Multilang profile
|type=website
|Jap='''ランビに乗る！'''<br>ドンキーコングたちの心強い味方、サイの“ランビ”。背中にドンキーコングたちを乗せて、障害物や敵をものともせずに突き進みます。<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/sf8j/action/ride.html|title=ドンキーコング リターンズ：アクション|publisher=nintendo.co.jp|accessdate=May 8, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20101221220131/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/sf8j/action/ride.html}}</ref>
|FreE=Lâchez-le de son enclos, grimpez sur son dos et profitez d'une chevauchée… mouvementée ! Capable de renifler les portes d'accès cachées, Rambi le rhinocéros est certes un brin rustique mais toujours prêt à donner un coup de patte à Donkey Kong.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.fr/games/oms/dkcr/characters.html|title=Donkey Kong Country Returns - Personnages|publisher=nintendo.fr|accessdate=May 8, 2024|archive=archive.ph/QR9K9|archivedate=May 8, 2024, 18:43:01 UTC}}</ref>
|Ger=Befreien Sie Rambi das Nashorn aus seinem Verschlag und springen Sie auf seinen Rücken, um einen wilden Ritt zu erleben! Rambi ist ein Rowdy-Nashorn, das Donkey Kong auf seiner Mission den entscheidenen Schubs gibt. Wenn es losrennt, öffnet es verborgene Türen und hinterlässt nach einem Ritt das pure Chaos.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.de/games/oms/dkcr/characters.html|title=Donkey Kong Country Returns - Charaktere|publisher=nintendo.de|accessdate=May 8, 2024|archive=archive.ph/fzxul|archivedate=May 8, 2024, 18:49:35 UTC}}</ref>
|Ita=Fai uscire Rambi il rinoceronte dalla gabbia e saltagli in groppa per una cavalcata spericolata! L'irruento Rambi apre passaggi nascosti e devasta tutto ciò trova sulla sua strada. Con lui Donkey Kong ha una marcia in più!<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.it/games/oms/dkcr/characters.html|title=Donkey Kong Country Returns - Personaggi|publisher=nintendo.it|accessdate=May 8, 2024|archive=archive.ph/FWNP2|archivedate=May 8, 2024, 18:50:33 UTC}}</ref>
|PorE=Liberta Rambi da sua jaula e embarca numa louca viagem! Derrubando portas escondidas e espalhando o caos, Rambi é um rinoceronte conflituoso que dará uma ajudinha a Donkey Kong na sua demanda.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.pt/games/oms/dkcr/characters.html|title=Donkey Kong Country Returns - Personagens|publisher=nintendo.pt|accessdate=May 8, 2024|archive=archive.ph/mgIqu|archivedate=May 8, 2024, 18:51:43 UTC}}</ref>
|SpaE=Libera a Rambi el rinoceronte de su jaula y embárcate en una loca carrera con él como montura. Derrumbando puertas escondidas y creando el caos allá por donde va, Rambi es un rinoceronte alborotador que está dispuesto a ayudar a Donkey Kong en su misión.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.es/games/oms/dkcr/characters.html|title=Donkey Kong Country Returns - Personajes|publisher=nintendo.es|accessdate=May 8, 2024|archive=archive.ph/g5aP7|archivedate=May 8, 2024, 18:46:12 UTC}}</ref>
}}
 
*'''[[Prima Games]] guide:''' ''In some of the levels, you will see wooden crates with a Rambi symbol on them, jump onto these crates and pound them to release Rambi. You can ride Rambi around a level. Rambi is great for busting through blocks, clearing out spikes, and bulldozing through enemies. You can climb off and then back onto a Rambi if you need to dismount for a while. Since you can’t blow while on Rambi, dismount if you need to deal with some flowers or other such objects. While Rambi is tough, stay away from flames and flaming enemies. Hitting these will cause Rambi to throw you off. Rambi will start to walk away, so get back on or you will lose the rhino.''<ref name=grass>{{cite|page=23|author=Knight, Michael|title=''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' Prima Official Game Guide|language=en|publisher=Prima Games|date=November 21, 2010|isbn=978-0-307-47102-4}}</ref>
 
===''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''===
*'''Digital manual bio:''' ''Set Rambi free by destroying a crate with the Rambi logo on it ''[icon]''. Jump onto him and charge through the level, knocking enemies aside and destroying obstacles.''<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/manual-WiiU-Donkey_Kong_Country_Tropical_Freeze.pdf|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' digital manual}}{{page needed}}</ref>
*'''[[Prima Games]] guide:''' ''When the going gets tough, the tough grow horns and thick leathery skin, while simultaneously turning into the fastest and strongest ally in the game! Rambi is everyone’s favorite rhinoceros and has been since the beginning of Donkey Kong Country. This powerful mammal will plow through just about any obstacle, including spikes, and outrun anything you can encounter. Relief comes in the form of a Rambi box, so once you see one, break it free and keep Rambi from harm. You don’t want to go through a rhino level without Rambi.''<ref>{{cite|page=11|author=von Esmarch and Van Grier|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' PRIMA Official Game Guide}}</ref>
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Rambi
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy322.png|120px]]
|appears_in='''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country''<br>'''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country 2''<!--The game excludes the subtitle-->
|unlock=Random
|desc=A rhino friend who appears to help the Kongs in their adventures... from a wooden box, even! His destructive power lets his rider plow through enemies and super-dash to break through walls and other obstacles. Know what that means? It means uncovering more hidden bananas and life balloons!
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Rambi
|image=[[File:Sticker Rambi.png|100px]]
|game=''Donkey Kong Country''
|effect=[Arm] - Attack +13
}}
 
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''====
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Rambi
|image=[[File:RambiTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|category=Series Related
|unlock=Random
|desc=A longtime and trustworthy animal friend. Even the king of the jungle, the lion, fears Rambi's might. Mario would love a lift from Rambi, but he is all Donkey Kong's! His impressive horn can defeat enemies and smash walls, and since Donkey Kong Country 2, he can super-dash!
|desc2=Donkey Kong's trusty Animal Friend. They say even the mightiest lion would be afraid of him, and with good reason! Since Donkey Kong Country 2, Rambi's had a special move that lets him charge right into enemies at high speed. You don't want to be on the wrong side of that!
}}
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{Spirit
|no=150
|name=Rambi
|image=[[File:Rambi DKCR.png|100px]]
|series=[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'']] Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Primary spirit|Primary}}
|slots=1
|class=Ace
|effects='''{{color|red|Attack}}'''<br>Speed ↑
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}} ({{iw|smashwiki|Forest Hill}}); {{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents=[[Donkey Kong]]
|conditions=
*The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
|stage=[[Kongo Falls]] (Ω)
|song=Jungle Level (Brawl)
}}
 
===[[Play Nintendo]]===
*'''''Ride in style on the back of this rambunctious rhino.'''<br>Donkey Kong can smash his way through a box or two, but he needs his horned helper to power through stone blocks…and the occasional enemy.''<ref>{{cite|date=2024|url=play.nintendo.com/themes/friends/rambi/|title=Play Nintendo|accessdate=September 3, 2024}}</ref>
 
==List of appearances==
{|class="wikitable sortable" width=100%
|-
!width=50%|Title
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Release date
!width=10%|System/format
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Playable character
|1994
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
|Playable character
|1995
|[[Game Boy]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|Playable character
|1995
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|Playable character
|1996
|[[Game Boy]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|Playable character
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|''[[Picross NP]] Vol.8''
|Cameo
|2000
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (GBC remake)
|Playable character
|2000
|[[Game Boy Color]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (GBA remake)
|Playable character
|2003
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Konga]]''
|Non-playable character
|2003
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (GBA remake)
|Playable character
|2004
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[Mario Kart DS]]''
|Cameo as [[Rambi Rider]]
|2005
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
|Rideable on certain racetracks
|2007
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Cameo as sticker and trophy
|2008
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''
|Playable character
|2010
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''
|Playable character
|2013
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
|Playable character
|2014
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
|Cameo as trophy
|2014
|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
|Playable character
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' ([[Donkey Kong Adventure]] DLC)
|Cameo as a weapon
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros Ultimate]]''
|Cameo as spirit
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
|Cameo as [[Rambi Rider]]
|2020 ([[Jungle Tour]])
|Android / iOS
|}
 
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Rambi DKC.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
DK64 Rambi.png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
Rambi DK Barrel Blast.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
Rambi SuperMarioKun.jpg|''[[Super Mario-kun]]''
DKC2GBAJCMDiddyKongDixieKongRambi.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA) Japanese commercial
</gallery>
 
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==Trivia==
*While Rambi himself does not appear in the ''[[Saturday Supercade]]'' episode "[[Hairy Parent]]" (due to the show predating ''Donkey Kong Country'' by roughly a decade), the climax of said episode involves Donkey Kong riding an ill-tempered rhino in a similar fashion that looks not unlike Rambi.
*Although Rambi never appeared in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|animated series]], he was featured in a commercial for the Game Boy Color remake of the original ''Donkey Kong Country'' video game that featured Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, [[General Klump]], and [[Krusha]] in their designs from the show's second season, with Rambi presented in a very similar style.
 
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Rambi
Rambi the Rhino
Rambi, as he appears in Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Full name Rambi the Rhino[1][2]
Rambi the rhinoceros[3]
Species Rhinoceros
First appearance Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Latest appearance The Super Mario Bros. Movie (cameo) (2023)
“Rambi the rhino can help you, but he'll want to charge for it!”
—Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country

Rambi is a recurring rhinoceros Animal Friend who first appears in Donkey Kong Country. Rambi is a strong ally of the Kongs, and he can charge into enemies, attack with his horn, and break open fragile walls leading into a Bonus Level. Rambi only appears in a few select levels in every game that he appears in, or a single location.

While Rambi is mostly referred to with male pronouns, the Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: Prima Official Game Guide refers to the character as "her".[4]

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country series[edit]

Donkey Kong Country[edit]

“Keep your eyes peeled for Rambi the rhino! He can crash into almost any hidden room.”
—Cranky Kong
Rambi the Rhino defeats a Gnawty in Jungle Hijinxs of Donkey Kong Country
Rambi as he appears in Donkey Kong Country.
Rambi next to an "F" letter in the Game Boy Color version of Donkey Kong Country.

In Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong can ride Rambi after freeing him from his animal crate. Rambi can use his horn to break open fragile walls, like what barrels can do. He can defeat most enemies by moving into them, including Zingers. Like other Animal Friends, if Rambi gets hit by a level hazard (such as Mincers or flaming oil drums), he runs away. Rambi is the first Animal Friend encountered, and he appears in the first level, Jungle Hijinxs, and later appears in Oil Drum Alley and Manic Mincers.

Rambi is featured on some of the animal tokens. When Donkey Kong and Diddy obtain three Rambi Tokens, the player is redirected to the "Rambi Bonus!"; this area is set in a snowy location, where the player controls Rambi individually and must have him collect mini Rambi Tokens.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

Rambi Rumble
Rambi in his titular level, Rambi Rumble, in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Rambi reappears in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, acting mostly the same as in Donkey Kong Country, though his normal speed is slower. However, Rambi received the ability to perform a supercharge, which allows him to perform a fast charge to break open some walls (leading into bonus rooms), or plow through enemies easily. Due to the introduction of Animal Barrels, there are a few levels where Diddy and Dixie transform into Rambi, but there are still levels where they ride on him. His gray coloration from Donkey Kong Country is now tinted brown.

Rambi appears in a few levels. Similarly to Donkey Kong Country, the first time that Rambi is in the first level, Pirate Panic, right after the Star Barrel. From there, the Kongs can optionally ride him until they cross the No Animal Sign. In this level, it is possible for two Rambis to be on-screen at the same time.[citation needed] Rambi appears a second time in Red-Hot Ride, as well as a third time in Barrel Bayou, though his crate and sign are near the start and Star Barrel, respectively. Rambi Rumble is Rambi's signature level and notably the first level where he can be transformed into from an Animal Barrel, a requirement during the second half of the level. Rambi is chased by King Zing during a portion of the level, during which the "Run, Rambi! Run!" theme plays, although not in the Game Boy Advance version, as it plays "Bad Bird Rag" instead. Rambi can be transformed into in two later levels: in Castle Crush, during the first half, and in Animal Antics, as the first Animal Friend used.

At Swanky's Bonus Bonanza in Krem Quay, one of the questions that Swanky Kong asks is Rambi's name, with the incorrect answers being "Bambam" and "Rambus".

Donkey Kong Country Returns / Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D[edit]

Rambi the Rhino
Rambi breaking blocks depicting his face in Donkey Kong Country Returns

Rambi reappears in Donkey Kong Country Returns and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D as one of the two returning Animal Friends (the other one is Squawks the Parrot). Rambi is the only Animal Friend that Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong can ride; to do so, Donkey Kong must first free Rambi by Ground Pounding or Rolling into his large animal crate. Rambi has the ability to run over spikes and destroy stone objects and blocks showing an emblem of his face. Rambi can instantly defeat most enemies just by running into them. Rambi's only weakness is fire, including the flaming enemies, Flaming Tiki Buzzes and Fireballs. The player loses Rambi if he gets in contact with fire but instead of dying instantly, he will instead walk away aimlessly, giving the Kongs the chance to get him back. Due to Rambi's weight, Diddy can only hover for one second when using his Barrel Jet.

Rambi first appears in the third level, Tree Top Bop. He appears in a total of four levels, the other three being: Temple Topple, Precarious Plateau, and Smokey Peak.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze[edit]

Mountain Mania
Dixie and Donkey Kong riding Rambi in Mountain Mania from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Rambi reappears in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switch port, where he mostly retains the same role as in Donkey Kong Country Returns. He is still vulnerable to fire and flaming enemies, such as Blue Hootz. In addition, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong can make use of their respective ability while riding Rambi: Helicopter Spin and Cane Bounce. Dixie's Helicopter Spin is less effective while she is riding Rambi. In the Nintendo Switch version, Funky Kong is able to perform a Double Jump while riding Rambi: like Cranky's Cane Bounce, the Double Jump is not affected by Rambi's weight.

Like Donkey Kong Country, Rambi only appears in three levels: Mountain Mania, Frantic Fields, and Meltdown Mayhem. Unlike in the previous game, Rambi Crates cannot be broken by rolling into them.

Donkey Kong Land series[edit]

Donkey Kong Land[edit]

In Donkey Kong Land, Rambi is only one of two Animal Friends that appear, the other one being Expresso the Ostrich, and he appears in four levels: Jungle Jaunt, Tricky Temple, Pot Hole Panic, and lastly Mountain Mayhem.

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

In Donkey Kong Land 2, Rambi retains his supercharge abilty from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, although Rambi can no longer break open walls leading to a Bonus Level since all of them are accessible from a Bonus Barrel. Diddy nor Dixie cannot can only transform into Rambi from a Rambi Barrel due to the absence of Animal Crates. Rambi appears in five levels: Gangplank Galley, Redhot Ride, Barrel Bayou, Rambi Rumble, and lastly Animal Antics.

Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24[edit]

In the Club Nintendo comic Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24, Donkey Kong is briefly seen riding Rambi to an airport.

Donkey Kong 64[edit]

Screenshot of Rambi from Donkey Kong 64
Rambi moving around Jungle Japes in Donkey Kong 64

In Donkey Kong 64, there is an animal crate of Rambi in Jungle Japes, and it can only be entered by Donkey Kong. By entering it, Donkey Kong transforms into Rambi, which is required for him to obtain a Golden Banana. Rambi can move around quickly and easily defeat Gnawty enemies just by making contact with them; he is also invulnerable to damage. Rambi can destroy the nearby wooden huts and a stone barrier with his face on it. If Rambi goes out of bounds, he transforms back into Donkey Kong. Rambi is also controlled in one of Donkey Kong's Hideout Helm challenges, where the goal is to defeat 18 Kritters while avoiding the electrical pylons which will turn Rambi back into Donkey Kong. Rambi is featured in his own unlockable mode named Rambi Arena, which, like the Enguarde Arena, can be unlocked after the Kongs have taken photographs of six Banana Fairies. In the mode, Rambi tries to defeat as many Gnawties within the time limit.

Rambi is mentioned and criticized by Cranky Kong in the instruction manual: "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."

By exploiting a glitch to bring Rambi outside of his usual confines, the player can see a normally unused dogpaddling animation whenever he enters water.[5]

Picross NP Vol. 8[edit]

Rambi appears in Picross NP Vol. 8 on one of the images that must be cleared.

Donkey Konga[edit]

The "Jam Session" mode of Donkey Konga
Rambi in the "Jam Session" mode of Donkey Konga (bottom-left)

Rambi reappears in Donkey Konga as a background character in two modes. In "Challenge", he appears at the bottom-left corner of the screen, next to the song number counter. In "Jam Session", he and the other background characters, including King K. Rool, Cranky Kong, Diddy Kong, Ellie and the Banana Birds, appear on the bottom screen while the player performs a "jam session". In this game, Rambi was drastically redesigned, where he was based more on a white rhinoceros.

Mario Kart series[edit]

While Rambi himself does not appear in the Mario Kart series, the front of the Rambi Rider, a kart from Mario Kart DS, is designed like Rambi's head. The kart returns in Mario Kart Tour, in the Jungle Tour.

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast[edit]

In Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, Rambi appears in the course Dynamite Run, where the Kongs and Kremlings can ride Rambi by freeing him from his animal crate. Rambi increases the players' speed and has the ability to charge through barrels and boulders.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Rambi has appeared as an item a few times in the Super Smash Bros. series. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Rambi is featured as both a trophy, which can be randomly obtained in one of the single-player modes, and as a sticker, which increases arm-based attacks by 13 points when used by any fighter in The Subspace Emissary. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, another collectible trophy of Rambi appears. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Rambi appears as an Ace-class Attack-type primary spirit with one support slot. The spirit slightly increases movement speed in battle. In World of Light, the spirit is located in the northern part of Forest Hill, a sub-world of the Light Realm. The spirit's puppet fighter is a white Donkey Kong who can deal damage by dashing into the player, and is fought on the omega form of the Kongo Falls stage.

Super Mario Odyssey[edit]

A street named after Rambi appears in New Donk City in Super Mario Odyssey.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle[edit]

In the Donkey Kong Adventure story of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, one of Rabbid Peach's Blaster weapons, the Horn-Nosed Needler, is based on Rambi's appearance. The weapon's description states that it is officially licensed Rambi merchandise.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Rambi's head is seen in the emblem on some of the karts built by the Kong army.

Unused appearances[edit]

Donkey Kong Racing[edit]

Donkey Kong Racing beta screenshot: Donkey Kong on a "Mini-Rambi"
Donkey Kong riding a Rambi in the canceled Donkey Kong Racing

Rambi was planned to be a rideable Animal Friend in the canceled Nintendo GameCube title, Donkey Kong Racing. Early screenshots and the E3 2001 trailer showed Donkey Kong riding a small, bluish Rambi, Diddy Kong riding a gigantic Rambi, and Taj riding a small, red Rambi.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Donkey Kong Country series[edit]

Donkey Kong Country[edit]

  • Instruction booklet bio: Rambi always likes to go full speed ahead. If you press and the Y Button, Rambi will take off and run over everything in his path. Just make sure that you keep your eyes open for pits and cliffs. Rambi is a powerful animal and can break his way into most secret doors.[6]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

  • Instruction booklet bio: This powerful Rhinoceros loves to charge. Press and hold Y Button to make him run. He will his horn to butt everything out of his path.[7]

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

  • Instruction booklet bio: This powerful Rhinoceros loves to use his horn. Press the A Button to butt everything out of his path. Hold SELECT to charge.[8]
  • Virtual Console manual bio: Press +Control Pad left or right + B Button to perform a dash attack. Hold Select Button to perform a super dash.

Donkey Kong Country Returns[edit]

  • Website description:
    • Japanese:
      ランビに乗る！
      ドンキーコングたちの心強い味方、サイの“ランビ”。背中にドンキーコングたちを乗せて、障害物や敵をものともせずに突き進みます。[9]
    • French (Europe):
      Lâchez-le de son enclos, grimpez sur son dos et profitez d'une chevauchée… mouvementée ! Capable de renifler les portes d'accès cachées, Rambi le rhinocéros est certes un brin rustique mais toujours prêt à donner un coup de patte à Donkey Kong.[10]
    • German:
      Befreien Sie Rambi das Nashorn aus seinem Verschlag und springen Sie auf seinen Rücken, um einen wilden Ritt zu erleben! Rambi ist ein Rowdy-Nashorn, das Donkey Kong auf seiner Mission den entscheidenen Schubs gibt. Wenn es losrennt, öffnet es verborgene Türen und hinterlässt nach einem Ritt das pure Chaos.[11]
    • Italian:
      Fai uscire Rambi il rinoceronte dalla gabbia e saltagli in groppa per una cavalcata spericolata! L'irruento Rambi apre passaggi nascosti e devasta tutto ciò trova sulla sua strada. Con lui Donkey Kong ha una marcia in più![12]
    • Portuguese (Portugal):
      Liberta Rambi da sua jaula e embarca numa louca viagem! Derrubando portas escondidas e espalhando o caos, Rambi é um rinoceronte conflituoso que dará uma ajudinha a Donkey Kong na sua demanda.[13]
    • Spanish (Europe):
      Libera a Rambi el rinoceronte de su jaula y embárcate en una loca carrera con él como montura. Derrumbando puertas escondidas y creando el caos allá por donde va, Rambi es un rinoceronte alborotador que está dispuesto a ayudar a Donkey Kong en su misión.[14]
  • Prima Games guide: In some of the levels, you will see wooden crates with a Rambi symbol on them, jump onto these crates and pound them to release Rambi. You can ride Rambi around a level. Rambi is great for busting through blocks, clearing out spikes, and bulldozing through enemies. You can climb off and then back onto a Rambi if you need to dismount for a while. Since you can’t blow while on Rambi, dismount if you need to deal with some flowers or other such objects. While Rambi is tough, stay away from flames and flaming enemies. Hitting these will cause Rambi to throw you off. Rambi will start to walk away, so get back on or you will lose the rhino.[15]

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze[edit]

  • Digital manual bio: Set Rambi free by destroying a crate with the Rambi logo on it [icon]. Jump onto him and charge through the level, knocking enemies aside and destroying obstacles.[16]
  • Prima Games guide: When the going gets tough, the tough grow horns and thick leathery skin, while simultaneously turning into the fastest and strongest ally in the game! Rambi is everyone’s favorite rhinoceros and has been since the beginning of Donkey Kong Country. This powerful mammal will plow through just about any obstacle, including spikes, and outrun anything you can encounter. Relief comes in the form of a Rambi box, so once you see one, break it free and keep Rambi from harm. You don’t want to go through a rhino level without Rambi.[17]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Trophy
Rambi
BrawlTrophy322.png
Appears in:
SNES Donkey Kong Country
SNES Donkey Kong Country 2
How to unlock: Random
A rhino friend who appears to help the Kongs in their adventures... from a wooden box, even! His destructive power lets his rider plow through enemies and super-dash to break through walls and other obstacles. Know what that means? It means uncovering more hidden bananas and life balloons!
Sticker
Rambi
A Sticker of Rambi.
Artwork from: Donkey Kong Country
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Arm] - Attack +13
Usable by: Anyone

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]

Trophy
Rambi
RambiTrophy3DS.png
Category: Series Related
How to unlock:
Random
A longtime and trustworthy animal friend. Even the king of the jungle, the lion, fears Rambi's might. Mario would love a lift from Rambi, but he is all Donkey Kong's! His impressive horn can defeat enemies and smash walls, and since Donkey Kong Country 2, he can super-dash! (American English)
Donkey Kong's trusty Animal Friend. They say even the mightiest lion would be afraid of him, and with good reason! Since Donkey Kong Country 2, Rambi's had a special move that lets him charge right into enemies at high speed. You don't want to be on the wrong side of that! (British English)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#150 Rambi
Rambi the Rhino Series/game Donkey Kong Series
Type Primary
Slots 1
Class Ace
Strength / effect(s) Attack
Speed ↑
How to obtain World of Light (Forest Hill); Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Donkey Kong
Conditions
  • The enemy can deal damage by dashing into you
Stage Kongo Falls (Ω)
Song Jungle Level (Brawl)

Play Nintendo[edit]

  • Ride in style on the back of this rambunctious rhino.
    Donkey Kong can smash his way through a box or two, but he needs his horned helper to power through stone blocks…and the occasional enemy.    [18]

List of appearances[edit]

Title Description Release date System/format
Donkey Kong Country Playable character 1994 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Donkey Kong Land Playable character 1995 Game Boy
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Playable character 1995 Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Donkey Kong Land 2 Playable character 1996 Game Boy
Donkey Kong 64 Playable character 1999 Nintendo 64
Picross NP Vol.8 Cameo 2000 Super Famicom
Donkey Kong Country (GBC remake) Playable character 2000 Game Boy Color
Donkey Kong Country (GBA remake) Playable character 2003 Game Boy Advance
Donkey Konga Non-playable character 2003 Nintendo GameCube
Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA remake) Playable character 2004 Game Boy Advance
Mario Kart DS Cameo as Rambi Rider 2005 Nintendo DS
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast Rideable on certain racetracks 2007 Wii
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Cameo as sticker and trophy 2008 Wii
Donkey Kong Country Returns Playable character 2010 Wii
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Playable character 2013 Nintendo 3DS
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Playable character 2014 Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Cameo as trophy 2014 Nintendo 3DS
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Playable character 2018 Nintendo Switch
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (Donkey Kong Adventure DLC) Cameo as a weapon 2018 Nintendo Switch
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Cameo as spirit 2018 Nintendo Switch
Mario Kart Tour Cameo as Rambi Rider 2020 (Jungle Tour) Android / iOS

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Rambi.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese サイのランビ[?]
Sai no ranbi 		Rambi (the) Rhino
Bosnian Rambi Rhino[19] -
Chinese (simplified) 兰比[?]
Lánbǐ 		Rambi
Chinese (traditional) 蘭比[?]
Lánbǐ 		Rambi
Croatian Nosorog Rambi[20] Rambi the Rhino
Czech Nosorožec Rambi[21] Rambi the Rhino
Danish Næsehornet Rambi[22] Rambo the Rhino
Dutch Rambi de neushoorn[23] Rambi the rhino
Estonian Ninasarvik Rambi[24] Rambi the Rhino
Finnish Rambi-sarvikuono[25] Rambi the rhino
French Rambi le rhinocéros[26][27] Rambi the Rhino
Rambi[26][27] -
German Rambi das Nashorn[?] Rambi the Rhino
Rambi das Rhino[28] LEGO Super Mario
Greek Rambi ο Ρινόκερος[29] Rambi the Rhino
Hungarian Rambi az orrszarvú[30] Rambi the rhino
Italian Rambi il rinoceronte[?] Ranbi the rhino
Korean 코뿔소 람비[?]
Koppulso Rambi 		Rambi (the) Rhino
Latvian Degunradzis Rambi[31] Rambi the Rhino
Lithuanian Raganosio Rambio[32] Rambio the Rhino
Norwegian Neshornet Rambi[33] Rambi the Rhino
Polish Nosorożec Rambi[34] Rambo the Rhino
Portuguese (NOA) Rambi, o Rinoceronte[35] Rambi, the Rhino
Portuguese (NOE) Rambi, o rinoceronte[36] Rambi, the rhino
Romanian Rinocerul Rambi[37] Rambi the rhino
Russian Рэмби[?]
Rembi 		Rambi
Serbian Nosorog Rambi[38] Rambi the Rhino
Slovak Nosorožec Rambi[39] Rambi the Rhino
Spanish Rambi el Rinoceronte[?] Rambi the Rhino
Rambi, el rinoceronte[40][41] Rambi, the rhino LEGO Super Mario
Swedish Noshörningen Rambi[42] Rambi the Rhino
Turkish Gergedan Rambi[43] Rambi the Rhino

Trivia[edit]

  • While Rambi himself does not appear in the Saturday Supercade episode "Hairy Parent" (due to the show predating Donkey Kong Country by roughly a decade), the climax of said episode involves Donkey Kong riding an ill-tempered rhino in a similar fashion that looks not unlike Rambi.
  • Although Rambi never appeared in the animated series, he was featured in a commercial for the Game Boy Color remake of the original Donkey Kong Country video game that featured Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, General Klump, and Krusha in their designs from the show's second season, with Rambi presented in a very similar style.

References[edit]

  1. ^ December 1995. Nintendo Official Magazine (UK) issue 39. Page 18.
  2. ^ January 1997. Nintendo Magazine System (Australia) issue 46. Page 48.
  3. ^ 2010. Donkey Kong Country Returns Instruction Booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 17.
  4. ^ "Rambi can destroy just about any object and every enemy without feeling pain. Just make sure an enemy doesn’t hit her from behind, and try to avoid those bottomless pits." – von Esmarch, Nick and Cory Van Grier (2014). Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: Prima Official Game Guide. Roseville: Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-804-16252-4. Page 22.
  5. ^ Donkey Kong 64 § Unused Animations. The Cutting Room Floor.
  6. ^ 1994. Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 24.
  7. ^ 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 24.
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  17. ^ von Esmarch and Van Grier. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 11.
  18. ^ 2024. Play Nintendo. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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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 Create-N-Send A Donkey Kong Country Family Portrait • DK Attack • DK Jamz • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Kremling Krushin • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Read the unfinished Donkey Kong Country story...and finish the adventure! • Staff • Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy
[Edit]
Donkey Kong Land
Playable characters Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong
Items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Blast Barrel • Buddy Barrel • Continue Point • End of stage • KONG Letters • Kong Token • Steel keg • Life Balloon • TNT Barrel
Animal Friends Expresso • Rambi
Bosses Wild Sting • Giant Clam • Hard Hat • King K. Rool
Enemies Army • Basket of snakes • Chomps • Clambo • Fangfish • Flapper • Gloop • Gnawty • Hogwash the Flying Pig • Klaptrap • Kritter • Krusha • Mincer • Mini-Necky • Necky • Nemo • Slippa • Swirlwind • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Ahoy! Jungle Jaunt • Freezing Fun • Simian Swing • Deck Trek • Rope Ravine • Tire Trail • Riggin' Rumble • Congo Carnage • Arctic Barrel Arsenal • Wild Sting Fling
Kremlantis Tricky Temple • Kremlantis Kaos • Reef Rampage • Snake Charmer's Challenge • Chomp's Coliseum • Nautilus Chase • Swirlwind Storm • Seabed Showdown
Monkey Mountains & Chimpanzee Clouds Pot Hole Panic • Mountain Mayhem • Track Attack • Spiky Tire Trail • Sky High Caper • Landslide Leap • Collapsing Clouds • Mad Mole Holes
Big Ape City Construction Site Fight • Kong Krazy • Balloon Barrage • Fast Barrel Blast • Skyscraper Caper • Button Barrel Blast • Oil Drum Slum • K. Rool's Kingdom
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Protagonists Cranky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Swanky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Expresso • Glimmer • Quawks • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter
Bosses Krow • Kleever • Kudgel • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kerozene • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Cat O' 9 Tails • Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Kutlass • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Screech • Shuri • Snapjaw • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Crocodile Cauldron Hot-Head Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Red-Hot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Kleever's Kiln
Krem Quay Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Bramble Blast • Kudgel's Kontest
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Scramble • Rickety Race • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Haunted Hall • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Castle Crush • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Funky's Flights missions Aerial Loop • Submerged Stint • Kongstruction • Kongnapped • Cool Sounds • Kongnapped 2 • Toxic Kongstruction
Barrels Animal Barrel • Regular Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Biplane Barrel • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Diddy & Dixie Barrels • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Golden Barrel • Krockhead Barrel • Plus and Minus Barrels • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • Steerable Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster • Rope • Star • Toxic waste
Miscellaneous Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Original Soundtrack • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Super Donkey Kong 2 Guide Book • Uncle Kong
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Donkey Kong Land 2
Protagonists Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter • Quawks
Bosses Krow • Kleever • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Lockjaw • Necky • Neek • Puftup • Shuri • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Krem Cauldron Hothead Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Redhot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Kleaver's Kiln
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Blast • Rickety Race • Bramble Scramble • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Krazy Koaster • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Dungeon Danger • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Barrels Animal Barrel • Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Light Barrel • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster • Rope • Star • Toxic waste
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Donkey Kong 64
Protagonists Playable characters Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Lanky Kong • Tiny Kong • Chunky Kong • Krusha* • Klaptrap† • Mario#
Non-playable characters B. Locker • Banana Fairy • Banana Fairy Princess • Beanstalk • Beetle • Buzzard • Candy Kong • Funky Kong • Ice Creature • K. Lumsy • Llama • Mermaid • Microphone • Mini-Car • Owl • Professor Cranky Kong • Rabbit • Scoff • Seal • Snide • Troff • Worm • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Rambi • Enguarde • Squawks • Lightfish
Antagonists Bosses Army Dillo • Dogadon • Toy Monster • Mad Jack • Puftoss • Giant Spider • King Kut Out • King Krusha K. Rool
Enemies Barrel# • Bat • Block • Book • Buzzard • Cement tub# • Donkey Kong# • Fire# • Fireball# • Flame • Fly • Ghost • Giant Viking Kremling • Gnawty • Jack# • Kasplat • Klaptrap • Klobber • Klump • Kosha • Krash • Kremling cop • Kritter • Kroc • Mechanical Zinger • Mr. Dice • Oil drum# • Oyster • Puftup • Resident demon • Robokremling • Scubi • Shroom • Shuri • Sir Domino • Skeleton Kremling • Small Spider • TNT Bomber • Tomato • Zinger
Locations DK Isles Kong Isle • Banana Fairy Island • Crocodile Isle • K. Lumsy's Prison
Levels Jungle Japes • Angry Aztec • Frantic Factory • Gloomy Galleon • Fungi Forest • Crystal Caves • Creepy Castle • Hideout Helm
Other areas DK's Tree House • Funky's Store • Candy's Music Shop • Cranky's Lab • Troff 'n' Scoff • Wrinkly Door • Snide's H.Q. • Kremling craft • Boxing arena
Items 5-Banana Coin • Bananas (Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Green) • Banana Balloon • Banana Bunch • Banana Camera Film • Banana Coin • Banana Medal • Battle Crown • Blueprint • Boss Key • Candy's Headphones • Crystal Coconut • DK Coin • Golden Banana • Melon • Nintendo Coin • Orange • Rareware Coin • Supply Crate
Objects Barrels & crates Animal crate • Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Cranky's Kong Barrel • Metal keg • Tag Barrel • TNT Barrel • Training Barrel
Switches Kong Switch • Target Switch • Wall switch
Pads Bananaport Pad • Battle Arena Pad • Cranky's Kong Pad • Music Pad
Weapons Coconut Shooter • Peanut Popgun • Grape Shooter • Feather Bow • Pineapple Launcher • Orange grenade launcher*
Others Boulder • Cannon • Cannonball • DK Dirt Pile • DK Portal • Melon Crate • Minecart • Toxic waste
Minigames Bonus stages Batty Barrel Bandit! • Peril Path Panic! • Big Bug Bash! • Searchlight Seek! • Kremling Kosh! • Splish-Splash Salvage! • Speedy Swing Sortie! • Mad Maze Maul! • Minecart Mayhem! • Stealthy Snoop! • Teetering Turtle Trouble! • Busy Barrel Barrage! • Beaver Bother! • Krazy Kong Klamour! • Stash Snatch!
Others Donkey Kong • Enguarde Arena • Jetpac • Mine Cart Ride • Rambi Arena
Special moves From Cranky Baboon Balloon • Baboon Blast • Chimpy Charge • Gorilla Gone • Gorilla Grab • Hunky Chunky • Mini-Monkey • Monkeyport • OrangStand • OrangStand Sprint • Pony Tail Twirl • Primate Punch • Rocketbarrel Boost • Simian Slam • Simian Spring • Strong Kong
From Candy Bongo Blast • Guitar Gazump • Trombone Tremor • Saxophone Slam • Triangle Trample
Other Banana Fairy's Camera • Super Slam
Other Banana hoard • Blast-o-Matic • DK Rap • Donkey Konk • Gallery • DKTV • Glitches • DK Rap Attack • Kremling Krunch • Lore Quiz • Pre-release and unused content • Staff
* Multiplayer only
† Minigame only
# Donkey Kong arcade game only
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Donkey Kong Country Returns / Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D / Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Characters Protagonists Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Cranky Kong • Rambi • Squawks • Super Kong • Tutorial Pig • Wigglevine
Bosses Mugly • Scurvy Crew • Stu • Mole Miner Max/Train • Mangoruby • Thugly • Colonel Pluck • Tiki Tong
Enemies and obstacles Tiki Tak Tribe Fireball • Flaming Tiki Buzz • Giga Goro Ball • Screaming Pillar • Screaming Pillar (big) • Tiki Boing • Tiki Bomber • Tiki Buzz • Tiki Doom • Tiki Goon • Tiki Pilot • Tiki Pop • Tiki Seeker • Tiki Tank • Tiki Tong Tower • Tiki Torch • Tiki Tork • Tiki Zing • Tiki Zing (big) • Tiki Zing (Foggy Fumes)
Other Ack • AckStack • Ape-Eating Plant • Awk • Big Squeekly • Bonehead Jed • Bopapodamus • Bowling bird • BuckBomb • BuckBot • Buzzbite • Cageberry • Char-Char • Chomp • Chū Komorin • Electrasquid • Electroid • Fireball • Firebite • Frogoon • Giant Chomp • Giga Rangwi • Green Chomp • Hopgoon • Hothead Jed • Humzee • Jellybob • Kowalee • Leaping flame • Mimic • Mole Guard • Mole Miner • Muncher • Pinchly • Rawk • Ready-Bots (Pogobot • Pyrobot) • Rentamaguma • Robobee • Shooting Chomp • Skellirex • Skittler • Skittler Pillar • Skullyrex • Snaggles • Snippys • Squeekly • Squiddicus • Squidly • Stilts • Toothberry • Wiggle • Yellow Snaggles
Objects Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Banana Juice • Crash Guard* • Green Balloon* • Heart • Heart Boost • K-O-N-G Letters • Map Key • Puzzle Piece • Rare Orb • Red Balloon
Barrels Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • DK Barrel • Regular Barrel • Slot Machine Barrel
Miscellaneous Bag • Container • Green surface • Rambi Crate • Red and blue blocks • Tire • Train • Trapdoor
Vehicles Mine Cart • Rocket Barrel
Moves Barrel Roll (Cartwheel Attack) • Blow • Cling • Ground Pound (Popgun Pound) • Ranged attack
Levels Jungle Jungle Hijinxs • King of Cling • Tree Top Bop • Sunset Shore • Canopy Cannons • Crazy Cart • Platform Panic • Mugly's Mound
Beach Poppin' Planks • Sloppy Sands • Peaceful Pier • Cannon Cluster • Stormy Shore • Blowhole Bound • Tidal Terror • Tumblin' Temple • Pinchin' Pirates
Ruins Wonky Waterway • Button Bash • Mast Blast • Damp Dungeon • Itty Bitty Biters • Temple Topple • Shifty Smashers • Ruined Roost
Cave Rickety Rails • Grip 'n' Trip • Bombs Away • Mole Patrol • Crowded Cavern • Jagged Jewels • The Mole Train
Forest Vine Valley • Clingy Swingy • Flutter Flyaway • Tippin' Totems • Longshot Launch • Springy Spores • Wigglevine Wonders • Muncher Marathon • Blast & Bounce • Mangoruby Run
Cliff Sticky Situation • Prehistoric Path • Weighty Way • Boulder Roller • Precarious Plateau • Crumble Canyon • Tippy Shippy • Clifftop Climb • Perilous Passage • Thugly's Highrise
Factory Foggy Fumes • Slammin' Steel • Handy Hazards • Gear Getaway • Cog Jog • Switcheroo • Music Madness • Lift-off Launch • Treacherous Track • Feather Fiend
Volcano Furious Fire • Hot Rocket • Roasting Rails • Smokey Peak • Bobbing Basalt • Moving Melters • Red Red Rising • Five Monkey Trial • Tiki Tong Terror
Cloud*+ Crushin' Columns*+ • Gushin' Geysers*+ • Spiky Surprise*+ • Mischievous Moles*+ • Topsy Turvy*+ • Tar Ball Fall*+ • Robo Factory*+ • Lavawheel Volcano*+ • Golden Temple
Further info Donkey Kong Returns Original Sound Track • Extras (image names in other languages) • Gallery • Staff
Related Play Nintendo activities:
Can’t-miss games • Who are these jerks of the jungle?
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U) / Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)
Characters Playable Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Cranky Kong • Funky Kong*
Supporting Don Zunāna • Funky Kong • Professor Chops • Rambi • Squawks • Tawks*
Bosses Pompy, the Presumptuous • Skowl, the Startling • Ba-Boom, the Boisterous • Fugu, the Frightening • Bashmaster, the Unbreakable • Lord Fredrik, the Snowmad King
Other Big Squeekly • Goats • Mugly • Skittler • Snippys
Enemies Snowmad Tucks (Archy · Archy (fire) · Big Sphen · Boom Bird · Painguin Tucks · Papa Painguin · Pengatcha 1-gō · Pointy Tucks · Soary · Speedy Tucks · Trench Tucks · Tuff Tucks · Tenacious Tucks) • Fluff (Harey · Harold · Tuff Fluff) • Hootz (Blue Hootz · Hot Hootz · Puffton · Tuffton) • Ice dragon • Lemmington • Waldough (Chum Chucker Charlie · Fish Poker Pops · Walbrick · Walnut)
Other Bouncelisk • Bucky • Buffaloafer • Buzzy • Carnivorous Plantlife (Venus Trap Platform · Chompette) • Cheesy Chester • Chompasaurus • Dozy • Electrified Anemone • Finley (Blue Finley · Green Finley · Red Finley) • Flaming Falling Totem Pole • Fritz • Gordo • Green fish • Hermit crab • Horror Gills • Jellyfish • Large Mimic • Mama Saw • Mimic • Monocle Monica • Porcupal • Pufftup • Punch Piranha • Punchy Paddy • Schnautzel • Sea Urchin • Snaggles • Sour Dodo • Squiddicus • Swooper Dooper • Thug Slug • Toucan't • Wild Wendell • Yellow Snaggles
Objects Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Banana Juice • Blue Balloon • Capsule Toy Machine • Crash Guard • Flying banana • Gold Heart • Green Balloon • Heart • Heart Boost • KONG Letters • Mysterious relic • Puzzle Piece • Red Balloon
Projectiles Barrel • Kong Barrel • Water Sack • Watermelon Fuse Bomb
Miscellaneous Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • Bell • Burlap Hanging Sack • Climbing grass • Collapsible Underwater Grass • Cracked Block • Current • Item container • Item Handle • Pile of leaves • Purple Flower Platform • Rambi Crate • Rolling leaf • Slot Machine Barrel • Snowflake Shield • Spinning Platform • Spring Platform • Vine-Triggered Platform • Zip-Line Vine
Vehicles Log Canoe • Mine Cart • Rocket Barrel
Obstacles Avalanche • Chunk of ice • Electroid • Fireball • Fire Floor • Giant Spiked Nut • Hanging TNT • Icicle • Proximity mine • Snowball • Snowflake • Sting Tentacle • Tornado • Volcanic debris
Moves Cane Bounce • Cartwheel Attack • Cling • Corkscrew • Ground Pound (Popgun Pound) • Helicopter Spin • Ranged attack • Roll Attack
Levels Lost Mangroves Mangrove Cove • Shipwreck Shore • Canopy Chaos • Trunk Twister • Zip-Line Shrine • Busted Bayou • Big Top Bop • Swinger Flinger
Autumn Heights Windmill Hills • Mountain Mania • Horn Top Hop • Sawmill Thrill • Alpine Incline • Wing Ding • Crumble Cavern • Rodent Ruckus • Mountaintop Tussle • Bopopolis
Bright Savannah Grassland Groove • Baobab Bonanza • Frantic Fields • Scorch 'n' Torch • Twilight Terror • Cannon Canyon • Rickety Rafters • Bramble Scramble • Triple Trouble • Precarious Pendulums
Sea Breeze Cove Deep Keep • High Tide Ride • Amiss Abyss • Irate Eight • Sea Stack Attack • Current Capers • Rockin' Relics • Shoal Atoll • Fugu Face-Off • Spinning Spines
Juicy Jungle Harvest Hazards • Reckless Ride • Fruity Factory • Panicky Paddles • Jelly Jamboree • Frosty Fruits • Beehive Brawl • Jammin' Jams • Punch Bowl • Platform Problems
Donkey Kong Island Homecoming Hijinxs • Seashore War • Aqueduct Assault • Blurry Flurry • Forest Folly • Cliffside Slide • Frozen Frenzy • Meltdown Mayhem • Dynamite Dash • Icicle Arsenal • Volcano Dome • Slippy Spikes
Secret Seclusion Levitation Station • Rocket Rails • Crazy Clouds
Miscellaneous Extras • Lord Fredrik's horn
Further info Gallery • Media • Staff
* Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version
Related Play Nintendo activities:
A matching game to flip over • Can’t-miss games • The multiplayer way • Which Kong could fit your style? • Who’s that toy?
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