

But once my kids started playing, I knew I’d be asked to wield the controller through Tropical Freeze’s many hard parts. I was excited about Funky Mode, and so were my kids, who wanted to play what looked like a Pixar movie. is also swimming above the Star Barrel.Above: As tight as the controls are during the platforming, they’re floatier underwater and downright challenging during barrel rocket rides. The Star Barrel is after the second Croctopus, past two Bitesizes. Simply swim to the right of the Chomps to find the secret area and the token. Instead of swimming left to avoid the Croctopus, swim right and up to find the balloon, but be quick to avoid the incoming Croctopus.Īn Expresso token is in a secret area to the right of the two Chomps, following Enguarde's second appearance. After finding Enguarde, swim up to a square-shaped area with a Croctopus. The red Extra Life Balloon can be found after Enguarde's first appearance. It is guarded by a Croctopus swimming in a figure-8 around some coral. The Letter "G" is close to the end of the stage. Similar to finding the "K," keep swimming up in the vertical section to find it. The Letter "O is being guarded by a Chomps Jr. Keep swimming up in the long, vertical section to find it. The Letter "K" is shortly after the Bitesizes at the beginning of the stage. Helpful collectibles K-O-N-G Letters Visual He is at the bottom-right of the square-shaped area below.

This Photograph is an image of Donkey and Diddy swimming underwater with a Croctopus and Chomps.Įnguarde's first appearance is after the first Croctopus, and is indicated by the strip of bananas shaped like a downwards arrow.Įnguarde's second appearance is shortly after the Star Barrel. The Kongs must swim directly under the Letter "G" downwards into an area with a Photograph. The Photograph for this stage can be found near the end. As the stage nears its end, one final Croctopus swims in a "figure-8" pattern around the Letter "G." Snag the "G," being watchful of the Croctopus's swim pattern. After the Bitsizes, there is a Clambo releasing pearls to the northwest and northeast directions. With Enguarde, it is easy to bash them away with his sword-like bill. The next area contains many Bitsizes swimming toward the Kongs. Next, swim up, similar to the Letter "K," to find the Letter "N." Swim back down and right once it is collected. Swim left to exit the secret area, but be weary of one of the Chomps stil swimming back and forth. As they swim back and forth, swim to their right to find another secret area containing some bananas and an Expresso token. After another Chomps Jr., swim up to find two Chomps. If the Kongs lost Enguarde, they can find him again at the bottom right-hand corner of the Croctopus's path. Follow the arrow of bananas downwards to find another Croctopus. If Enguarde gets hit, he will quickly swim away, and the Kongs will have to chase him to ride him again.

The Star Barrel can be seen now.Ībove the Star Barrel are a couple collectibles, including the Letter "O" be careful of the Chomps Jr., however. Continue forward, using Enguarde to bash the Bitsizes away. Swim to the left-hand corner to escape the incoming Croctopus and find another DK Barrel. Quickly collect it, then swim down, avoiding the approaching Croctopus. As soon as the Croctopus spins up and swims, go right and up to find a red Extra Life Balloon. Swim up with him to reach the second Croctopus. Next, swim down under the arrow of bananas to find Enguarde. Once they are collected, swim back up and continue forward, being careful to avoid the Croctopus, which is constantly probing the area. Collect the banana and swim downwards to find many, many bananas and a single banana bunch. As it begins to spin and swim, swim behind it until a single banana can be seen at the bottom of its path. Keep swimming up in the long, vertical section after the Bitsizes to find the Letter "K." After collecting it, continue to find the first Croctopus. and a lone Clambo, all of whom are introduced in this stage.Ĭoral Capers begins with a couple Bitsizes swimming toward the Kongs. There are twelve Bitesizes, four Croctopi, two Chomps, two Chomps Jr. These hidden areas are found by swimming through fake parts of the coral walls. Throughout the stage, hidden areas are plenty, often housing a large amount of bananas or Animal Tokens. All of the aquatic enemies aside from Squidges are featured in this stage as well. It also features Enguarde, who helps out Donkey and Diddy throughout the stage. This stage is the first underwater stage.
