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|image=[[File:Balloon Barrage.png]]
|image=[[File:Construction Site Fight.png|200px]]
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|code=4 - 3
|world=[[Big Ape City]]
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''
|notes=This level, although known as Balloon Barrage, features only one balloon, likely due to a mistake in the game's manual.
|track=Construction Site
|after=[[Fast Barrel Blast|>>]]
|after=[[Fast Barrel Blast|>>]]
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'''Balloon Barrage''' is the twenty-sixth level in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. It is also the third area in the [[Big Ape City]].  
'''Balloon Barrage'''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1995|title=''Donkey Kong Land'' instruction booklet|page=19}}</ref> is the twenty-sixth level in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' and the third level of [[Big Ape City]]. It takes place in a construction site within the city, and [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] must walk on girders and atop buildings to the other side. The level is filled with various traps and obstacles, including [[tire]]s, [[barrel]]s, and [[rope|chain]]s. Sometime during the level, the Kongs can throw a [[Steel Keg]] at the wall and jump on it, useful for crossing a slope in the level.


In the first construction site level of ''Donkey Kong Land'', [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] will have to make their way across the area carefully. The stage is filled with a mixture of traps and obstacles, including [[tire]]s, [[barrel]]s, and [[rope|chains]], which must be used to travel across a whole large construction site in the city. In addition to the numerous obstacles, [[Kritter]]s, [[Gnawty|Gnawties]], [[Slippa]]s, and even [[Krusha]]s will appear as dangerous enemies throughout the level.
Although called "Balloon Barrage", the level features no balloons, except for a [[Red Balloon|Life Balloon]] in a bonus stage. However, another level, known as "[[Construction Site Fight]]", is filled with many balloons. Just as the name "Balloon Barrage" would fit better with the other level, Construction Site Fight, "Construction Site Fight" would be best named as "Balloon Barrage". Therefore, it is very likely that a mistake in the game's manual was made, switching the levels' names by accident. This mistake was not addressed in the digital manual for the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] version.
==Layout==
From the start of the level, the Kongs must jump into a nearby barrel and shoot to a high ledge. There, they will have to continue east and cling onto some chains. After they get over the large abyss below with these hooks, the heroes should hop into a barrel and shoot to a small area with a tire. Bouncing off of this tire will take them to a high ledge. Once up the ledge, they must drop down a smaller ledge and throw a [[Steel Keg]] to defeat all the enemies down the path. When the Kongs continue through the level, they will need to grab onto a chain, jumping off to collect the letter O. Back on the ground, they should walk a little farther to encounter a barrel. It will blast them to an area with another barrel. This barrel will shoot them to the following barrel, which will then blast them to the [[Continue Point]].


==Level Layout==
Halfway through the level, the group must use three more barrels to shoot over a wide abyss. On the other side, they will need to keep going east, beating all the enemies in their path. These foes include Gnawties and Kritters. Eventually, they will come up to the letter N and have travel along the area, using chains to help them cross a few pits. After the second chain, the heroes must land in yet another barrel and shoot to the letter G. From there, they should jump across a small platform and find a portal. Once they hop into it, they will be taken to the [[Skyscraper Caper|next level]].
From the start of the level, the Kongs must jump into a nearby barrel and shoot to a high ledge. There, they will have to continue east and cling onto some chains. After they get over the large abyss below with these hooks, the heroes should hop into a barrel and shoot to a small area with a tire. Bouncing off of this tire will take them to a high ledge. Once up the ledge, they must drop down a smaller ledge and throw a tin barrel to defeat all the enemies down the path. When the Kongs continue through the level, they will need to grab onto a chain, jumping off to collect the letter O. Back on the ground, they should walk a little farther to encounter a barrel. It will blast them to an area with another barrel. This barrel will shoot them to the following barrel, which will then blast them to the checkpoint.


Halfway through the level, the group must use three more barrels to shoot over a wide abyss. On the other side, they will need to keep going east, beating all the enemies in their path. These foes include Gnawties and Kritters. Eventually, they will come up to the letter N and have travel along the area, using chains to help them cross a few pits. After the second chain, the heroes must land in yet another barrel and shoot to the letter G. From there, they should jump across a small platform and find a portal. Once they hop into it, they will be taken to the [[Skyscraper Caper|next level]].
==Enemies==
*[[Gnawty]]
*[[Hogwash the Flying Pig]]
*[[Kritter]]
*[[Krusha]]
*[[Mincer]] (Bonus Level)
*[[Slippa]]
*[[Zinger]]
 
==Items and objects==
The following items and objects appear in the following quantities:
 
*[[DK Barrel]]s: 2
*[[Kong Token]]s: 3
*[[Steel Keg]]s: 2
 
===K-O-N-G Letters===
*K: West of the start of the level.
*O: Found while jumping on chains.
*N: On a support beam, found while going through the level normally.
*G: On a girder near the exit.
 
==Bonus Areas==
[[File:BalloonBarrage-Bonus.png|thumb|The second Bonus Area]]
Balloon Barrage has two [[Bonus room|Bonus Areas]]:
 
*From the chain where the Kongs reach for the letter O, they must climb down the chain and enter a [[Blast Barrel]] that takes them to the first [[Bonus Area]]. There, they must cartwheel jump to grab two [[Kong Token]]s and quickly jump at a [[Red Balloon]] before it floats away. After collecting the items, the Kongs can return to the main level from a Blast Barrel.
*When the Kongs find the letter N, they must jump below into a Blast Barrel, which takes them to the second Bonus Area. There, they can grab bananas and a Kong Token while avoiding two Mincers. The Kongs can exit the Bonus Area from the left side.


==Bonus Level(s)==
==Gallery==
*When the heroes jump off a chain to reach the letter O, they should turn around and get back on the chain. If they climb down it, they will end near a barrel. They must jump into it to begin the [[Bonus Level]], where they will have to cartwheel-jump to grab two [[Kong Token]]s and also quickly grab an [[Extra Life Balloon]]. Once this is done, they should exit by using a nearby barrel.
<gallery>
*When the Kongs find the letter N, they should look down to find a barrel. Jumping into it will take them to the Bonus Level, where they must maneuver around a few [[Mincer]]s to grab bananas and Kong Tokens. Once everything is collected, the Kongs must exit the level by traveling to the left.
Balloon Barrage DKL chain.png|Donkey Kong holding on a chain
Balloon Barrage DKL Krusha.png|Donkey Kong jumps at a Krusha
BalloonBarrage-K.png|The letter K
BalloonBarrage-O.png|The letter O
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=工事現場
|Jap=工事現場
|JapR=Kōji genba
|JapR=Kōji genba
|JapM=Construction Site
|JapM=Construction Site
|Spa=Pelea en la zona de construcción
|Spa=Pelea en la zona de construcción
|SpaM=Fight in the construction zone}}
|SpaM=Fight in the construction zone
|Ita=La sala da ballo<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' Italian booklet|page=19}}</ref>
|ItaM=The dance hall
}}
 
==References==
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==Trivia==
*Although called "Balloon Barrage", the level features no balloons, except for one in a bonus stage. However, another level, known as "[[Construction Site Fight]]", is filled with many balloons. Just as the name "Balloon Barrage" would fit better with the other level, Construction Site Fight, "Construction Site Fight" would be best named as "Balloon Barrage". Therefore, it is very likely that a mistake in the game's manual was made, switching the levels' names by accident. This mistake was not addressed in the digital manual for the [[3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] version.
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Latest revision as of 06:08, August 25, 2024

Level
Balloon Barrage
Balloon Barrage.png
Level code 4-3
World Big Ape City
Game Donkey Kong Land
Music track Construction Site
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Balloon Barrage[1] is the twenty-sixth level in Donkey Kong Land and the third level of Big Ape City. It takes place in a construction site within the city, and Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong must walk on girders and atop buildings to the other side. The level is filled with various traps and obstacles, including tires, barrels, and chains. Sometime during the level, the Kongs can throw a Steel Keg at the wall and jump on it, useful for crossing a slope in the level.

Although called "Balloon Barrage", the level features no balloons, except for a Life Balloon in a bonus stage. However, another level, known as "Construction Site Fight", is filled with many balloons. Just as the name "Balloon Barrage" would fit better with the other level, Construction Site Fight, "Construction Site Fight" would be best named as "Balloon Barrage". Therefore, it is very likely that a mistake in the game's manual was made, switching the levels' names by accident. This mistake was not addressed in the digital manual for the 3DS Virtual Console version.

Layout[edit]

From the start of the level, the Kongs must jump into a nearby barrel and shoot to a high ledge. There, they will have to continue east and cling onto some chains. After they get over the large abyss below with these hooks, the heroes should hop into a barrel and shoot to a small area with a tire. Bouncing off of this tire will take them to a high ledge. Once up the ledge, they must drop down a smaller ledge and throw a Steel Keg to defeat all the enemies down the path. When the Kongs continue through the level, they will need to grab onto a chain, jumping off to collect the letter O. Back on the ground, they should walk a little farther to encounter a barrel. It will blast them to an area with another barrel. This barrel will shoot them to the following barrel, which will then blast them to the Continue Point.

Halfway through the level, the group must use three more barrels to shoot over a wide abyss. On the other side, they will need to keep going east, beating all the enemies in their path. These foes include Gnawties and Kritters. Eventually, they will come up to the letter N and have travel along the area, using chains to help them cross a few pits. After the second chain, the heroes must land in yet another barrel and shoot to the letter G. From there, they should jump across a small platform and find a portal. Once they hop into it, they will be taken to the next level.

Enemies[edit]

Items and objects[edit]

The following items and objects appear in the following quantities:

K-O-N-G Letters[edit]

  • K: West of the start of the level.
  • O: Found while jumping on chains.
  • N: On a support beam, found while going through the level normally.
  • G: On a girder near the exit.

Bonus Areas[edit]

Balloon Barrage
The second Bonus Area

Balloon Barrage has two Bonus Areas:

  • From the chain where the Kongs reach for the letter O, they must climb down the chain and enter a Blast Barrel that takes them to the first Bonus Area. There, they must cartwheel jump to grab two Kong Tokens and quickly jump at a Red Balloon before it floats away. After collecting the items, the Kongs can return to the main level from a Blast Barrel.
  • When the Kongs find the letter N, they must jump below into a Blast Barrel, which takes them to the second Bonus Area. There, they can grab bananas and a Kong Token while avoiding two Mincers. The Kongs can exit the Bonus Area from the left side.

Gallery[edit]

  • Donkey Kong holding on a chain

    Donkey Kong holding on a chain

  • Donkey Kong jumps at a Krusha

    Donkey Kong jumps at a Krusha

  • The letter K

    The letter K

  • The letter O

    The letter O

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 工事現場[?]
Kōji genba 		Construction Site
Italian La sala da ballo[2] The dance hall
Spanish Pelea en la zona de construcción[?] Fight in the construction zone

References[edit]

  1. ^ 1995. Donkey Kong Land instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 19.
  2. ^ Donkey Kong Land Italian booklet. Page 19.
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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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