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Description When playing DKC1 & 2, who did you use the most? I used Diddy most of the time, but not because I
liked him, heavens, no.

Diddy was more or less a shield for DK or Dixie, since they actually had some kind of useful perk, like
taking out heavy enemies, ground pounding for secret items, or the ever-popular helicopter spin.
What did Diddy have? Basically more protection when holding barrels. Sure, he was more agile than
DK, but still, they both did mostly the same stuff.

Dixie just made matters worse for Diddy in DKC2, since both are pint-sized primates with one major
difference; the helicopter spin. I don't know about you, but any platforming character with a
technique for slowing or breaking their fall is an automatic win in my book. In fact, it would be my
second choice for a real-world video game power after the double jump, but that's neither here
nor there. Point is, Diddy was woefully underpowered in his first game, and next to useless in his
second.

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Comments: 32

Legacy-Galaxy [2018-01-13 15:57:49 +0000 UTC]

Nasalus Iavatus? I'm guessing that means a big nose?

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DantesParadisio [2016-09-28 04:14:39 +0000 UTC]

And he's worthless again in Tropical Freeze!

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oldmanwinters [2014-09-06 19:41:22 +0000 UTC]

This is funny because it's true.

But I still preferred playing with Diddy because I like the speedy characters. 
He's quite useful in the Wii versions and following.

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IkiYukikaze [2014-09-06 12:06:54 +0000 UTC]

amazing

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UncleLaurence [2013-12-05 05:34:44 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, with a lack of being able jump on and take out big kremlings, like Krusha and Klump, and needing to take out armadillos with 2 jumps, Diddy was weak in that game, with Donkey being more powerful.


If anything, Diddy has kind of a fast game breaking cartwheel that he jump out of in mid air, but Dixie DK can do this. The only thing I can probably say that Diddy has an advantage of Dixie, is the way the barrels are thrown. Dixie throwing barrels with her hair is a little hard to get used to for me, and Diddy throws them with his hands which I feel is easier to judge where it will go.


But really, yeah, Dixie and Donkey have the advantage over Diddy, Case closed.


With that out of the way, great picture! I like your style.

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FischHead In reply to UncleLaurence [2013-12-06 05:03:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Dixie's barrel throw was awkward, but it was kinda neat in
DKC 3 when Koin was in some weird location and Kiddy couldn't
make the shot easily.

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Antioch2 [2013-11-26 03:31:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I really love the way you draw these guys!

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FischHead In reply to Antioch2 [2013-11-29 02:16:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, they're a lot of fun.
Dixie's the most colorful, so I draw her a lot.
I've got one of Candy that's been on hold for a
loooong time. Hopefully I get to finish it.

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Mendicant [2013-10-31 22:07:52 +0000 UTC]

Cool! Love the expressions on Diddy's face. "So... you want me, an monkey to take on an overweight alligator while the literal 500 pound gorilla of the group sits & watches?"

I... kinda' liked Diddy in DKC1. His rolling attack let you roll off ledges without falling for a bit, working sort of like a make-shift double jump. I ended up switching Donkey specifically for heavy enemies, items hidden in the ground and bosses.

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FischHead In reply to Mendicant [2013-10-31 23:00:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I actually prefer the way the newer DKC games are using the
team mechanic. Letting the smaller Kongs ride on DK's back works out
really well and doesn't seem to mess with their individual abilities.

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uzzthehedgehog [2013-08-23 15:55:39 +0000 UTC]

Diddy: Why Me?? Donkey Kong can beat him no problem!...

Donkey Kong: I uh... I twisted my arms~ *grabs arm* Ow!.. Swinging on vines take a lot out of me~

Diddy:

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NeonCelestia20 [2013-08-22 06:33:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This looks so awesome!

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swordofaltroosion [2013-06-25 15:50:10 +0000 UTC]

I love donkey Kong

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MrNintMan [2013-04-24 19:08:47 +0000 UTC]

Looks awesome!!

Poor Diddy....

Did you play Donkey Kong Country Returns?

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FischHead In reply to MrNintMan [2013-04-24 19:39:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, and yeah, I played a good bit of DKCR. It was a really well done
return to the series, but the lack of Kremlings bummed me out.

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SheaIssa [2013-04-24 03:56:54 +0000 UTC]

xD this is awesome

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yougotsbounchsked [2013-03-18 21:11:09 +0000 UTC]

"And remember, while you're out there risking your life and limb through shot and shell, we'll be in here thinking what a sucker you are."

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sharknob [2013-03-18 07:11:57 +0000 UTC]

fantastic work! one of my childhood game collection

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PacificaWolf [2013-03-14 20:35:22 +0000 UTC]

Incredible work! I LOVE your style and color scheme!

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FischHead In reply to PacificaWolf [2013-03-16 03:38:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Hope I get the time to do some more of these soon.

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Walldryx45 [2013-03-14 09:55:45 +0000 UTC]

Whoa ! It's really incredible !!!
Great Work ! ^^

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Chucha616 [2013-03-11 02:58:48 +0000 UTC]

wha ha ha that cool

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MrNintMan [2013-03-09 21:35:52 +0000 UTC]

Looks awesome!!

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FischHead In reply to MrNintMan [2013-03-09 22:02:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm enjoying playing the DK games again and making these observational "Donkey Komics".

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MrNintMan In reply to FischHead [2013-03-09 22:04:20 +0000 UTC]

Cool!!

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silsado [2013-03-08 12:46:56 +0000 UTC]

Aww, it's really cute to see Donkey Kong in this style, I really like the result

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FischHead In reply to silsado [2013-03-08 16:09:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! They're great cartooning practice.

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silsado In reply to FischHead [2013-03-08 22:13:07 +0000 UTC]

No problem ^^
I should try to draw them one day Even if it's hard for me xD

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FischHead [2013-03-07 16:28:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the compliment!

I always reserved DK for when I needed him most. I also forgot about a few vine-climing segments in DKC's
forest world where Diddy's size was a HUGE advantage. Saving grace No.1, my friend.

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Matt-Flame [2013-03-07 16:17:01 +0000 UTC]

yea pretty much how i use my partner XD
Yea im a terrible monkey |'D

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ToastBlues [2013-03-07 16:15:36 +0000 UTC]

Great drawing and nice style.
I like Donkey in this, he reminds me of his style in the original Arcade game with Mario, you know the one you can play in DK64

Personally I always liked to use both characters for certain situations.
Most of the time I stick with the main hero though.

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FischHead In reply to ToastBlues [2013-03-07 16:28:45 +0000 UTC]

I always reserved DK for when I needed him most. I also forgot about a few vine-climing segments in DKC's
forest world where Diddy's size was a HUGE advantage. Saving grace No.1, my friend.

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