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|image=[[File:Glimmer.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork | |image=[[File:Glimmer.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' | ||
|full_name=Glimmer the Angler Fish<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet | |full_name=Glimmer the Angler Fish<ref name="gbamanual">{{cite|date=2004|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet|page=21}}</ref><ref name="snesmanual"/><br>Glimmer the Fish<ref>{{cite|date=February 1997|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (Australia) issue 47|page=48}}</ref> | ||
|species= | |species=Anglerfish | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''Donkey Kong Country 2'' ([[Game Boy Advance | |latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]]) | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | '''Glimmer'''<ref name="snesmanual">{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|page=25|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> is an [[Animal Friend]] appearing primarily in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Glimmer appears only in his titular level, [[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Glimmer's Galleon]], and the lantern on Glimmer's forehead provides a light for navigating the dark areas. Although Glimmer is officially referred to as male, he resembles a female angler fish. Real-world {{wp|anglerfish}} exhibit significant sexual dimorphism: male anglerfish are much smaller and do not possess the recognizable luminescent esca. This is a similar case to another aquatic Animal Friend, [[Orco]], who is referred to as male despite resembling a female orca. Glimmer steadily follows behind [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]], flashing his lantern for them to see the path ahead. He cannot be harmed by enemies. In the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], Glimmer's role is redundant because the game's visuals are bright enough for the Kongs' surroundings to be seen in the level. | ||
Glimmer is absent from the [[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Glimmer's Galleon]] stage in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', despite the level still having his name; instead, Glimmer's role was fulfilled by [[Light Barrel]]s. Glimmer is still shown on the game cover, which is based on promotional artwork for ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' that shows him following behind the Kongs in an underwater setting. | Glimmer is absent from the [[Glimmer's Galleon (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Glimmer's Galleon]] stage in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', despite the level still having his name; instead, Glimmer's role was fulfilled by [[Light Barrel]]s. Glimmer is still shown on the game cover, which is based on promotional artwork for ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' that shows him following behind the Kongs in an underwater setting. | ||
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== Profiles == | == Profiles == | ||
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*'''''Nintendo Player's Guide''''' | |type=manual | ||
*'''Instruction booklet | |Eng=Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. He'll offer his light to show the Kongs the way through one of the darkened underwater levels.<ref name="snesmanual"/>}} | ||
*'''''Nintendo Player's Guide'':''' "''A newcomer to the ranks of the Kong clan compatriots, Glimmer will point the way through the murkiest waters around Crocodile Isle. His natural flashlight won't illuminate everything around you, but at least you'll be able to see where you're going. Finding the exit to a stage will still be up to you!''"<ref>{{cite|author=Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Player's Guide|page=11|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=1995}}</ref> | |||
*'''Instruction booklet (Game Boy Advance version):''' ''Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. His light will lead the Kongs through a darkened underwater zone.''<ref name=gbamanual/> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Glimmer and Kongs art.jpg|Artwork of Glitter following the Kongs underwater | Glimmer and Kongs art.jpg|Artwork of Glitter following the Kongs underwater | ||
Glimmer DKC2 sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' | Glimmer DKC2 sprite.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' | ||
Glimmer DKC2 GBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance) | Glimmer DKC2 GBA sprite.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance) | ||
GlimmersGalleonSNES.png|thumb| | GlimmersGalleonSNES.png|thumb|Screenshot from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' | ||
Glimmers Galleon DKC2 GBA.png| | Glimmers Galleon DKC2 GBA.png|Screenshot from ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' for the Game Boy Advance | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|JapM=Glimmer | |JapM=Glimmer | ||
|Spa=Glimmer | |Spa=Glimmer | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Glimmer DKR.jpg|thumb|left|Glimmer | [[File:Glimmer DKR.jpg|thumb|left|An anglerfish, presumably Glimmer, in the trailer for ''Donkey Kong Racing'']] | ||
[[File:DK64 Lightfish Artwork.jpg|thumb|The Lightfish's official artwork, resembling a purple anglerfish]] | [[File:DK64 Lightfish Artwork.jpg|thumb|The Lightfish's official artwork, resembling a purple anglerfish]] | ||
*Glimmer | *Glimmer could have appeared in ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'', where he appears during the scene where Diddy Kong and [[Tiny Kong]] race on [[Enguarde]]s underwater. | ||
*A similar Animal Friend | *A similar Animal Friend named [[Lightfish]] appears in [[Gloomy Galleon]] in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', fulfilling the same role. It uses the name "Glimmer" in Spanish and German. | ||
*Glimmer is not in the list of Animal Friends in the [[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL|New Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS|Virtual Console]] version's e-manual. | *Glimmer is not in the list of Animal Friends in the [[Nintendo 3DS#New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL|New Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS|Virtual Console]] version's e-manual. | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:48, September 21, 2024
| Glimmer | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | |
| Full name | Glimmer the Angler Fish[1][2] Glimmer the Fish[3] |
| Species | Anglerfish |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995) |
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) (2004) |
Glimmer[2] is an Animal Friend appearing primarily in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Glimmer appears only in his titular level, Glimmer's Galleon, and the lantern on Glimmer's forehead provides a light for navigating the dark areas. Although Glimmer is officially referred to as male, he resembles a female angler fish. Real-world anglerfish exhibit significant sexual dimorphism: male anglerfish are much smaller and do not possess the recognizable luminescent esca. This is a similar case to another aquatic Animal Friend, Orco, who is referred to as male despite resembling a female orca. Glimmer steadily follows behind Diddy and Dixie Kong, flashing his lantern for them to see the path ahead. He cannot be harmed by enemies. In the Game Boy Advance version, Glimmer's role is redundant because the game's visuals are bright enough for the Kongs' surroundings to be seen in the level.
Glimmer is absent from the Glimmer's Galleon stage in Donkey Kong Land 2, despite the level still having his name; instead, Glimmer's role was fulfilled by Light Barrels. Glimmer is still shown on the game cover, which is based on promotional artwork for Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest that shows him following behind the Kongs in an underwater setting.
In the Club Nintendo comic adaptation of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Glimmer makes a minor appearance in one panel to help Diddy and Dixie through the waters of Krem Quay, after the two fall into it while fleeing from a Kloak.
Profiles[edit]
- Instruction booklet description:
- English:
Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. He'll offer his light to show the Kongs the way through one of the darkened underwater levels.[2]
- English:
- Nintendo Player's Guide: "A newcomer to the ranks of the Kong clan compatriots, Glimmer will point the way through the murkiest waters around Crocodile Isle. His natural flashlight won't illuminate everything around you, but at least you'll be able to see where you're going. Finding the exit to a stage will still be up to you!"[4]
- Instruction booklet (Game Boy Advance version): Glimmer lives in one of the sunken Kremling galleons near Krem Quay. His light will lead the Kongs through a darkened underwater zone.[1]
Gallery[edit]
Artwork of Glitter following the Kongs underwater
Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country 2 for the Game Boy Advance
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | グリマー[?] Gurimā |
Glimmer | |
| Spanish | Glimmer[?] | - |
Trivia[edit]
- Glimmer could have appeared in Donkey Kong Racing, where he appears during the scene where Diddy Kong and Tiny Kong race on Enguardes underwater.
- A similar Animal Friend named Lightfish appears in Gloomy Galleon in Donkey Kong 64, fulfilling the same role. It uses the name "Glimmer" in Spanish and German.
- Glimmer is not in the list of Animal Friends in the New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console version's e-manual.
References[edit]
- ^ a b 2004. Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 21.
- ^ a b c 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 25.
- ^ February 1997. Nintendo Magazine System (Australia) issue 47. Page 48.
- ^ Miller, Kent and Paul Shinoda (1995). Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 11.
