Swirlwind
Artwork from Donkey Kong Land
Appears in	Donkey Kong Land (1995)

A Swirlwind,^[1] also named Tornado,^[2] is an enemy in Donkey Kong Land. These tornado-like enemies are first encountered in Snake Charmer's Challenge briefly, and later appear in another level with their name, Swirlwind Storm, where they are the main obstacle and feature. Swirlwinds can be bounced on by Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong, and they continue to move while the Kongs do so. A Swirlwind continues following the Kongs before eventually falling into a pit. There are instances where the Kongs can bounce on Swirlwinds to reach higher areas, out of reach items, and even a Bonus Level. A Swirlwind damages the Kong if touched from the side, and may also cause the Kongs to fall in an abyss when it drops down into one. Swirlwinds sometimes obscure a nearby item, such as a K-O-N-G Letter.

Profiles

• Instruction booklet description:
  • English:
    The Swirlwind can either help or hinder Kong's progress, depending on how you approach it. Jump on top, and it serves as a convenient, if a bit swirly, moving platform. Approach it from the side, and you'll be damaged by its windy vortex.^[1]

Gallery

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  Animated sprites
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  Diddy Kong about to land on a Swirlwind
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  Diddy bouncing off a Swirlwind

Names in other languages

References

• Air creatures
• Donkey Kong Land enemies

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