| Fangfish | |||
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 Artwork from Donkey Kong Land | |||
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Land (1995) | ||
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Fangfish,[1] known in a pre-release stage of development as Pucka Jr.,[2] are large predatory[3] fish enemies encountered in a few underwater levels of Kremlantis and a single Chimpanzee Clouds and Big Ape City level in Donkey Kong Country. They are not particularly fast enemies, but they usually appear swimming in a waving motion, sometimes going back and forth, blocking much of the Kongs' path. Fangfishes can also swim behind walls, causing them to be invisible to the player temporarily. Because of their large body mass, Fangfish are quite similar to Chomps, although Fangfish are slightly bigger than Chomps and have more erratic movement behavior.
Smaller relatives of Fangfish also appear commonly in the same areas, known as Gloop.
Profiles
- Instruction booklet description:
- Level appearances:
Gallery
Sprite from Donkey Kong Land
Front facing artwork
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | ファングフィッシュ[5] Fangufisshu |
Fangfish | |
| Italian | Fangfish[6] | - |
References
- ^ Nintendo (1995). Donkey Kong Land instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 19.
- ^ February 1995. Nintendo Power Volume 69. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 93.
- ^ "Chomps step aside, no ape-eating shark is a match for Fangfish, King of the Deep! Rumour has it that Fangfish’s line dates back to the days when Kremlantis ruled above the waves. Years of predatory experience have taught his[sic] breed perfect hunting skills, and it is said the wretched creature uses the bones of apes to digest its food. Waaargb!!!" – Donkey Kong Land, Nintendo Magazine System (UK) WORLD EXCLUSIVE Review booklet. Page 14.
- ^ Nintendo (1995). Donkey Kong Land manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 21.
- ^ Super Donkey Kong GB Kōryaku Guide Book.
- ^ Donkey Kong Land Italian booklet. Page 21.