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Flapper

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The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source.
If an acceptable English name is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.

A red arrow. It has been suggested that this article be moved to Nemo (mussel). (discuss)
This article is about the enemy from Donkey Kong Land. For the enemy from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, see Egg Flapper.
Not to be confused with Nemo.
Flapper
Artwork of Flapper, from Shokagugan's Donkey Kong Land guide book.
Artwork from Donkey Kong Land
Appears in Donkey Kong Land (1995)

Flappers[1] are underwater, mussel-like foes appearing only in Donkey Kong Land. No official Western media names them Flappers. However, they are repeatedly described as sea creatures in Volume 74 of Nintendo Power[2][3], a descriptor that is not used for other aquatic enemies found in the game. The free 24-page booklet of Donkey Kong Land from UK's Nintendo Magazine System instead refers to it as Nemo, which is the name of a separate enemy referred to on the same page as Nautilus.[4] This is also the case in the magazine issues.[5][6]

In gameplay, Flappers commonly dwell in the second world, Kremlantis, and appear in many underwater levels. When attacking, a Flapper claps its mantle together and propel itself upwards. After it reaches a point high enough, it slowly begins to sink. If a Kong touches this enemy while it is moving through the water, he gets injured and passes out. Flappers are often encountered in groups and swim in tight spaces to increase difficulty.

Gallery

  • Sprite from Donkey Kong Land
    Sprite from Donkey Kong Land
  • Two Flappers surrounding Diddy Kong in Donkey Kong Land
    Two Flappers surrounding Diddy Kong in Donkey Kong Land

Names in other languages

LanguageNameMeaningNote(s)Ref.
Japaneseフラッパー
Furappā
Flapper[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Super Donkey Kong GB Shogakukan Guide BookMedia:Flapper.jpg
  2. ^ "A sea creature chases you down into the depths when you swim for the letter 'K', but don't be intimidated— wait at the bottom of the pit until he slowly swims away." – July 1995. Nintendo Power Volume 74. Page 18.
  3. ^ "These sea creatures swim faster up than down." – July 1995. Nintendo Power Volume 74. Page 19.
  4. ^ Donkey Kong Land, Nintendo Magazine System (UK) WORLD EXCLUSIVE Review booklet. Page 13.
  5. ^ August 1995. Nintendo Magazine System (UK) Issue #35. Page 50.
  6. ^ October 1995. Nintendo Magazine System (AU) Issue #31. Page 64.
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Donkey Kong Land
Playable characters Diddy Kong • Donkey Kong
Items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Blast Barrel • Buddy Barrel • Continue Point • End of stage • Explosive barrel • KONG Letters • Kong Token • Rock • Steel keg • Life Balloon • TNT Barrel
Animal Friends Expresso • Rambi
Bosses Wild Sting • Giant Clam • Hard Hat • King K. Rool
Enemies Army • Basket of snakes • Chomps • Clambo • Fangfish • Flapper • Gloop • Gnawty • Hogwash the Flying Pig • Klaptrap • Kritter • Krusha • Mincer • Mini-Necky • Necky • Nemo • Slippa • Swirlwind • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Ahoy! Jungle Jaunt • Freezing Fun • Simian Swing • Deck Trek • Rope Ravine • Tire Trail • Riggin' Rumble • Congo Carnage • Arctic Barrel Arsenal • Wild Sting Fling
Kremlantis Tricky Temple • Kremlantis Kaos • Reef Rampage • Snake Charmer's Challenge • Chomp's Coliseum • Nautilus Chase • Swirlwind Storm • Seabed Showdown
Monkey Mountains & Chimpanzee Clouds Pot Hole Panic • Mountain Mayhem • Track Attack • Spiky Tire Trail • Sky High Caper • Landslide Leap • Collapsing Clouds • Mad Mole Holes
Big Ape City Construction Site Fight • Kong Krazy • Balloon Barrage • Fast Barrel Blast • Skyscraper Caper • Button Barrel Blast • Oil Drum Slum • K. Rool's Kingdom
Music "Airship" • "Aquatic Ambiance" • "Bonus Room Blitz" • "Boss" • "Building Site" • "Construction Site" • "DK Island Swing" • "Gangplank Galleon Ahoy!" • "Last Boss" • "Lost a Balloon" • "Mountain" • "Sky" • "Well Done"
Miscellaneous Ask Uncle Tusk • Donkey Kong Bath Game • Gallery • Pre-release and unused content • Staff • Super Donkey Kong GB Bath Game • Super Mario-kun (Volume: 15)
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