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'''Snipers''' are arthropod enemies that appear in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for [[Game Boy]]. They make their first appearance in [[Stage 2-1]] of the [[Forest (Donkey Kong)|Forest]]. Sniper foes display round abdomens, adorned with peculiar plate appendages; they also feature common arthropod eyes on their short and intent heads. | '''Snipers''' are arthropod enemies that appear in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for [[Game Boy]]. They make their first appearance in [[Stage 2-1]] of the [[Forest (Donkey Kong)|Forest]]. Sniper foes display round abdomens, adorned with peculiar plate appendages; they also feature common arthropod eyes on their short and intent heads. | ||
Snipers have the ability to cling to any surface, thusly marching up walls and ceilings at a constant speed. They always follow the direction up front and never turn back. This behavior can also be seen in [[Dotty|Dotties]], ladybug enemies | Snipers have the ability to cling to any surface, thusly marching up walls and ceilings at a constant speed. They always follow the direction up front and never turn back. This behavior can also be seen in [[Faiachū]], [[Fireball (Donkey Kong)|Fireball]] enemies introduced in the [[Big-City|previous world]], as well as [[Dotty|Dotties]], ladybug enemies introduced in the same level as Snipers. However, unlike Dotties, Snipers can hurt [[Mario]] upon contact. Likewise, they cannot be defeated. In [[Stage 4-6]] of the [[Jungle (Donkey Kong)|Jungle]], there are fast-moving Snipers. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|Jap=スナイパー<ref>Mario | |Jap=スナイパー<ref>''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''. [https://imgur.com/a/UvABP#46 Page 94.]</ref><ref>Kazuki, Motoyama. Volume 30 of the [[KC Deluxe]] manga, [[Media:Donkey Kong GB characters KC.jpg|page 51]]</ref> | ||
|JapR=Sunaipā | |JapR=Sunaipā | ||
|JapM=Sniper, also a play of「スパイダー」(''supaidā'', spider) | |JapM=Sniper, also a play of「スパイダー」(''supaidā'', spider) | ||
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The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.
Template:Species-infobox Snipers are arthropod enemies that appear in Donkey Kong for Game Boy. They make their first appearance in Stage 2-1 of the Forest. Sniper foes display round abdomens, adorned with peculiar plate appendages; they also feature common arthropod eyes on their short and intent heads.
Snipers have the ability to cling to any surface, thusly marching up walls and ceilings at a constant speed. They always follow the direction up front and never turn back. This behavior can also be seen in Faiachū, Fireball enemies introduced in the previous world, as well as Dotties, ladybug enemies introduced in the same level as Snipers. However, unlike Dotties, Snipers can hurt Mario upon contact. Likewise, they cannot be defeated. In Stage 4-6 of the Jungle, there are fast-moving Snipers.
Gallery
Sniper sprite
Illustration depicting a Sniper and a Tsutan'ōmen, from volume 30 of the KC Deluxe manga
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | スナイパー[1][2] Sunaipā |
Sniper, also a play of「スパイダー」(supaidā, spider) |
