Kruncha

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Not to be confused with Krunch or Krusha.
Kruncha
Artwork of Kruncha
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance Donkey Konga 2 (cameo) (2004)
Variant of Krusha
Relatives
Comparable

Krunchas are light blue, muscular members of the Kremling Krew and common enemies in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2. They are Krushas that wear pirate gear,[1] but despite this, Krunchas are noticeably different in appearance, being shorter and wider than Krushas.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

Krunchas are enemies in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Their behavior involves moving back and forth slowly while swinging their heavily-muscled arms. Krunchas can defeat the player character on contact. They can be defeated from either a Team-up throw, an Animal Friend, being hit by a crate or a barrel, or from the effects of the Invincibility Barrel. In the remake only, a Kruncha can also be defeated from being jumped on while Team-up is active. Attempting to attack a Kruncha in any other turns it bright red as it roars in anger. In their enraged state, Krunchas walk around faster, and a team-up throw only defeats the Kong thrown while in this state. After a while, an angry Kruncha reverts to its calm, default state. Most Krunchas are light blue, though there is also an uncommon pink variety that walks off of platforms and moves even faster when enraged. In the cast roll, a Kruncha is classified as being part of the Kremling Kuthroats.

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

Krunchas are enemies in Donkey Kong Land 2. They behave identically as in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest but lack any variants due to the Game Boy's monochromatic screen.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Kruncha is mentioned in Kludge's trophy in American English releases of Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance) enemy
Kruncha
Blue Kruncha in Donkey Kong Country 2 for Game Boy Advance. An angered Kruncha from Donkey Kong Country 2 for Game Boy Advance. Pink Kruncha in Donkey Kong Country 2 for Game Boy Advance.
Worlds Gangplank Galleon
Crocodile Cauldron
Krem Quay
Krazy Kremland
Gloomy Gulch
Lost World
Levels
Scrapbook page 2 Photograph location In Hot-Head Hop


  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      Muscle-bound and muscle-headed, Kruncha is impervious to Diddy and Dixie's attacks. They only make him mad![2]

Nintendo Power issue 79 trading cards[edit]

  • Height: 6'2
  • Weight: 400 lbs.
  • Turn Ons: Barbells, washboard abs, feeling the burn.
  • Turn Offs: Yogurt, quiche, people who hog the mirror at the gym.
  • Favorite Quote: I'll be back.
  • Favorite Video: Anything with Schwarzenegger in it.
  • Favorite Song: Macho Man
  • Tips and Secrets: Kruncha is invulnerable to Diddy's and Dixie's attacks. Hitting him only makes him mad, and if he turns red, a mere touch will make you lose a life. Use barrels or chests to send him packing.

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Kruncha.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クランチャ[?]
Kurancha
Kruncha
Spanish Kruncha[?] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ WinkySteve (December 17, 2017). Yes. X (English). Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  2. ^ 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29.