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'''Squiddicus''' is an enemy that first appeared in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and later appeared in its [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake, ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''. Despite his name, Squiddicus more closely resembles an octopus than a squid. In these games, he only appears in the level [[Stormy Shore]], as one of the main obstacles. Squiddicus later appears in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' exclusively in the [[Sea Breeze Cove]] level [[Irate Eight]].
'''Squiddicus''' is an enemy that first appeared in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and later appeared in its [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake, ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''. Despite its name, Squiddicus more closely resembles an octopus than a squid. In these games, it only appears in the level [[Stormy Shore]], as one of the main obstacles. Squiddicus later appears in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' exclusively in the [[Sea Breeze Cove]] level [[Irate Eight]].


==Physical appearance==
==Physical appearance==
Squiddicus is a giant, light orange octopus with spikes and suction cups on his arms. He has large white eyes with black pupils and darker orange wavy patterns on his head. In his appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze'', Squiddicus is larger than in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''.
Squiddicus is a giant, light orange octopus with spikes and suction cups on its arms. It has large white eyes with black pupils and darker orange wavy patterns on its head. In its appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze'', Squiddicus is larger than in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''.


==Attacks==
==Attacks==
For the majority of [[Stormy Shore]], Squiddicus only appears in the level's background, where he is seen destroying a ship. Near the end of the level, Squiddicus will attack the [[Kong]]s by blocking the way with his arms, which will cause them to lose a heart on contact. [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] can avoid the arms by jumping over them, and must jump between sides when in the [[Climbing Grass]] segment. Squiddicus will also use his arms to break certain platforms after a length of time. In this game, Squiddicus cannot be defeated by any means. Upon reaching the end of the level, if the Kongs do not launch from the barrel to the [[Slot Machine Barrel]], Squiddicus will raise one of his arms into the air, threatening to crush the [[Barrel Cannon]] the Kongs are in. If his arm manages to destroy the Barrel Cannon, it will cause the Kongs to lose a [[Extra life|life]].
For the majority of [[Stormy Shore]], Squiddicus only appears in the level's background, where it is seen destroying a ship. Near the end of the level, Squiddicus will attack the [[Kong]]s by blocking the way with its arms, which will cause them to lose a heart on contact. [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] can avoid the arms by jumping over them, and must jump between sides when in the [[Climbing Grass]] segment. Squiddicus will also use its arms to break certain platforms after a length of time. In this game, Squiddicus cannot be defeated by any means. Upon reaching the end of the level, if the Kongs do not launch from the barrel to the [[Slot Machine Barrel]], Squiddicus will raise one of its arms into the air, threatening to crush the [[Barrel Cannon]] the Kongs are in. If its arm manages to destroy the Barrel Cannon, it will cause the Kongs to lose a [[Extra life|life]].


[[File:Squiddicus DKTF.png|thumb|left|250px|Squiddicus as seen in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'']]
[[File:Squiddicus DKTF.png|thumb|left|250px|Squiddicus as seen in ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'']]
In ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'', Squiddicus is first and only encountered in the level [[Irate Eight]] in the game's fourth world, [[Sea Breeze Cove]]. He first appears in the area with the [[DK Barrel|Dixie Kong Barrel]], where he uses his arms to tear down part of the cave. His arms still cause the Kongs one heart of damage on contact. The octopus also produces ink which rises from the bottom of the screen and causes the Kongs to lose a life instantly upon contact. Squiddicus cannot take damage during the first part of the level. At the end of the level, the Kongs must detach and drop hanging land mines to damage Squiddicus by launching them at him, before Squiddicus attacks and causes the Kongs to lose a life. Dropping all three mines onto Squiddicus will eventually defeat him, causing the octopus to disappear under the water and allow the Kongs to get to the [[Slot Machine Barrel]].
In ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'', Squiddicus is first and only encountered in the level [[Irate Eight]] in the game's fourth world, [[Sea Breeze Cove]]. It first appears in the area with the [[DK Barrel|Dixie Kong Barrel]], where it uses its arms to tear down part of the cave. Its arms still cause the Kongs one heart of damage on contact. The octopus also produces ink which rises from the bottom of the screen and causes the Kongs to lose a life instantly upon contact. Squiddicus cannot take damage during the first part of the level. At the end of the level, the Kongs must detach and drop hanging land mines to damage Squiddicus by launching them at it, before Squiddicus attacks and causes the Kongs to lose a life. Dropping all three mines onto Squiddicus will eventually defeat it, causing the octopus to disappear under the water and allow the Kongs to get to the [[Slot Machine Barrel]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:SquiddicusFossil.png|thumb|right|250px|Fossil in Boulder Roller resembling Squiddicus.]]
[[File:SquiddicusFossil.png|thumb|right|250px|Fossil in Boulder Roller resembling Squiddicus.]]
*At the end of the level [[Boulder Roller]], a fossil can be seen which resembles Squiddicus, suggesting that he might be part of a species. A large rock also resembling him can be seen at the start of the Stormy Shore level.
*At the end of the level [[Boulder Roller]], a fossil can be seen which resembles Squiddicus, suggesting that it might be part of a species. A large rock also resembling it can be seen at the start of the Stormy Shore level.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:09, February 9, 2021

Template:Character-infobox Squiddicus is an enemy that first appeared in the game Donkey Kong Country Returns and later appeared in its Nintendo 3DS remake, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. Despite its name, Squiddicus more closely resembles an octopus than a squid. In these games, it only appears in the level Stormy Shore, as one of the main obstacles. Squiddicus later appears in the game Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze exclusively in the Sea Breeze Cove level Irate Eight.

Physical appearance

Squiddicus is a giant, light orange octopus with spikes and suction cups on its arms. It has large white eyes with black pupils and darker orange wavy patterns on its head. In its appearance in Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Squiddicus is larger than in Donkey Kong Country Returns.

Attacks

For the majority of Stormy Shore, Squiddicus only appears in the level's background, where it is seen destroying a ship. Near the end of the level, Squiddicus will attack the Kongs by blocking the way with its arms, which will cause them to lose a heart on contact. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong can avoid the arms by jumping over them, and must jump between sides when in the Climbing Grass segment. Squiddicus will also use its arms to break certain platforms after a length of time. In this game, Squiddicus cannot be defeated by any means. Upon reaching the end of the level, if the Kongs do not launch from the barrel to the Slot Machine Barrel, Squiddicus will raise one of its arms into the air, threatening to crush the Barrel Cannon the Kongs are in. If its arm manages to destroy the Barrel Cannon, it will cause the Kongs to lose a life.

Squiddicus as seen in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

In Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Squiddicus is first and only encountered in the level Irate Eight in the game's fourth world, Sea Breeze Cove. It first appears in the area with the Dixie Kong Barrel, where it uses its arms to tear down part of the cave. Its arms still cause the Kongs one heart of damage on contact. The octopus also produces ink which rises from the bottom of the screen and causes the Kongs to lose a life instantly upon contact. Squiddicus cannot take damage during the first part of the level. At the end of the level, the Kongs must detach and drop hanging land mines to damage Squiddicus by launching them at it, before Squiddicus attacks and causes the Kongs to lose a life. Dropping all three mines onto Squiddicus will eventually defeat it, causing the octopus to disappear under the water and allow the Kongs to get to the Slot Machine Barrel.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese キングタコラ (Donkey Kong Country Returns)
Kingu Takora
エンペラータコラ[1] (Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze)
Enperā Takora
King/Emperor "Oct-zilla". タコラ takora is probably from タコ tako meaning octopus, and Japanese movie monster ゴジラ Gojira, Godzilla".
German Tentaklaus[?] From "Tentakel" (tentacle)
Italian Otto[?] Common name, also means "Eight"

Trivia

A fossil similar with Squiddicus.
Fossil in Boulder Roller resembling Squiddicus.
  • At the end of the level Boulder Roller, a fossil can be seen which resembles Squiddicus, suggesting that it might be part of a species. A large rock also resembling it can be seen at the start of the Stormy Shore level.

References