Character of the Week #44

The Passion of the Mario · 08-14-2010, 09:08 AM

Enguarde

First Appearance: Donkey Kong Country (Super NES, 1994)
Latest Appearance: Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast (Wii, 2007)

Enguarde is a bright blue swordfish who appears in most of the underwater levels throughout all three installments of the Donkey Kong Country trilogy (Squawks is the only other one of DK's animal buddies to appear in all three games). He is extremely useful, as his pointed bill can dispatch most aquatic enemies with ease. When you're up to your neck in bobbing jellyfish, spinning starfish, and exploding blowfish, having Enguarde on your team as you navigate the crystal clear lagoons of DK Island is just as comforting as having a Fire Flower when attempting to make your way through the Blooper-filled waterways of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Enguarde also appears in the Gloomy Galleon level of Donkey Kong 64. If Lanky Kong finds a special Enguarde Crate, he'll transform into the swordfish. Enguarde can be used to leap high up out of the water, or to break open sturdy treasure chests.

Enguarde's latest appearance comes in the form of a sub-aquatic steed in Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast.

It is unknown whether Enguarde will be appearing in the upcoming Donkey Kong Country Returns. However, since the developers have gone on record as saying there will be no underwater levels, it's not looking too likely.

MeowMan · 08-14-2010, 07:22 PM

*The Donkey Kong series is seperate, grr!*

Robotazy · 08-14-2010, 07:46 PM

Enguarde was always the most important animal to me, since he allowed you to attack underwater.

Still, it's not impossible without him. He was always helpful regardless.

08-14-2010, 09:08 AM	#1
The Passion of the Mario Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Gender: Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Character of the Week #44 Enguarde First Appearance: Donkey Kong Country (Super NES, 1994) Latest Appearance: Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast (Wii, 2007) Enguarde is a bright blue swordfish who appears in most of the underwater levels throughout all three installments of the Donkey Kong Country trilogy (Squawks is the only other one of DK's animal buddies to appear in all three games). He is extremely useful, as his pointed bill can dispatch most aquatic enemies with ease. When you're up to your neck in bobbing jellyfish, spinning starfish, and exploding blowfish, having Enguarde on your team as you navigate the crystal clear lagoons of DK Island is just as comforting as having a Fire Flower when attempting to make your way through the Blooper-filled waterways of the Mushroom Kingdom. Enguarde also appears in the Gloomy Galleon level of Donkey Kong 64. If Lanky Kong finds a special Enguarde Crate, he'll transform into the swordfish. Enguarde can be used to leap high up out of the water, or to break open sturdy treasure chests. Enguarde's latest appearance comes in the form of a sub-aquatic steed in Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast. It is unknown whether Enguarde will be appearing in the upcoming Donkey Kong Country Returns. However, since the developers have gone on record as saying there will be no underwater levels, it's not looking too likely.

08-14-2010, 07:22 PM	#2
MeowMan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Las Pegasus Gender: Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 849 Thanked 208 Times in 132 Posts Blog Entries: 46	The Donkey Kong series is seperate, grr!

08-14-2010, 07:46 PM	#3
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	Enguarde was always the most important animal to me, since he allowed you to attack underwater. Still, it's not impossible without him. He was always helpful regardless.