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| − | '''Enguarde''' is a swordfish whom has often worked with the Kong family as an animal buddy. He | + | '''Enguarde''' is a swordfish whom has often worked with the Kong family as an animal buddy with a recurring presence in the ''[[Portal: Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong Country]]'' series. He acts as the Kongs' only aquatic protector and he is almost like an underwater version of [[Rambi]] in that Enguarde's sharp bill can cut through every obstacle (unless it has spikes). |
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| − | Enguarde first appeared to aid [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] in the aquatic levels of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Enguarde also served a similar purpose of helping the Kongs during the battles on [[Crocodile Island]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Enguarde's next appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble]]'' was notable in that Enguarde had his own battle with a boss character in the form of [[Barbos]]. Enguarde battled Barbos a second time in ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. | + | Enguarde first appeared to aid [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] in the aquatic levels of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Enguarde also served a similar purpose of helping the Kongs during the battles on [[Crocodile Island]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' (and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''). Enguarde's next appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble]]'' was notable in that Enguarde had his own battle with a boss character in the form of [[Barbos]]. Enguarde battled Barbos a second time in ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. |
Enguarde later returned in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', but with a diminished role like Rambi's. Enguarde was only found in the Gloomy Galleon. Enguarde demonstrated a new ability, as he could pick up speed and leap out of the water. This skill was important in that Enguarde could use this to leap through several hoops that unlocked new areas of the Gloomy Galleon. | Enguarde later returned in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', but with a diminished role like Rambi's. Enguarde was only found in the Gloomy Galleon. Enguarde demonstrated a new ability, as he could pick up speed and leap out of the water. This skill was important in that Enguarde could use this to leap through several hoops that unlocked new areas of the Gloomy Galleon. | ||
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| + | *His name is derived from the French fencing term "en guarde", which refers t being on guard at the beginning of a fencing match. This is most likely due to Enguarde's bill being blade-like in nature. | ||
*Enguarde appears in every Rareware-made Donkey Kong game except for ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. | *Enguarde appears in every Rareware-made Donkey Kong game except for ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. | ||
*Enguarde (and a purple swordfish) were planned to appear in ''Donkey Kong Racing'', but the game was canceled after Rareware was bought out by Microsoft. | *Enguarde (and a purple swordfish) were planned to appear in ''Donkey Kong Racing'', but the game was canceled after Rareware was bought out by Microsoft. | ||
| − | *Enguarde also appears as a trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. | + | *Enguarde also appears as a trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. |
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[[Category: Donkey Kong Characters]] | [[Category: Donkey Kong Characters]] | ||
Revision as of 06:57, 16 December 2014
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| The valiant swordfish as seen in Donkey Kong Country. | |
| Enguarde | |
| Species | Swordfish |
| Eye color | Black |
| Debut | Donkey Kong Country |
Enguarde is a swordfish whom has often worked with the Kong family as an animal buddy with a recurring presence in the Donkey Kong Country series. He acts as the Kongs' only aquatic protector and he is almost like an underwater version of Rambi in that Enguarde's sharp bill can cut through every obstacle (unless it has spikes).
Background
Enguarde first appeared to aid Donkey Kong and Diddy in the aquatic levels of Donkey Kong Country. Enguarde also served a similar purpose of helping the Kongs during the battles on Crocodile Island in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (and Donkey Kong Land 2). Enguarde's next appearance in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble was notable in that Enguarde had his own battle with a boss character in the form of Barbos. Enguarde battled Barbos a second time in Donkey Kong Land III.
Enguarde later returned in Donkey Kong 64, but with a diminished role like Rambi's. Enguarde was only found in the Gloomy Galleon. Enguarde demonstrated a new ability, as he could pick up speed and leap out of the water. This skill was important in that Enguarde could use this to leap through several hoops that unlocked new areas of the Gloomy Galleon.
He also appeared in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, where he could be ridden in the underwater levels similar to previous games once a character broke open his crate.
Trivia
- His name is derived from the French fencing term "en guarde", which refers t being on guard at the beginning of a fencing match. This is most likely due to Enguarde's bill being blade-like in nature.
- Enguarde appears in every Rareware-made Donkey Kong game except for Donkey Kong Land.
- Enguarde (and a purple swordfish) were planned to appear in Donkey Kong Racing, but the game was canceled after Rareware was bought out by Microsoft.
- Enguarde also appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
| Characters in Donkey Kong series |
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| Donkey Kong · Diddy · Dixie · Kiddy · Chunky · Tiny · Lanky · Funky · Cranky Candy · Swanky · Wrinkly · Enguarde · Rambi · Squawks · Animal Buddies · Xananab Fredrik · K. Rool · Tiki Tong · Wizpig Donkey Kong Jr. · Mario · Pauline · Stanley |