Burlap Hanging Sacks[1], also simply called bags[2], are objects appearing in several Donkey Kong games. As their name suggests, they are large cloth bags hung with a rope from an unseen ceiling.
In Donkey Kong Country Returns and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, each Burlap Hanging Sack is patterned with bull's-eyes and contains a valuable collectable, such as Puzzle Pieces.[3] To unveil what is inside the sack, the Kongs have to break it by picking up and throwing a barrel or DK Barrel into the hanging object. Exceptionally, a Burlap Hanging Sack found in Stormy Shore triggers the appearance of a treasure chest upon getting destroyed, though it does not contain anything.[4]
The appearance of Burlap Hanging Sacks has been slightly renewed in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, displaying Snowmad insignias instead of bull's-eyes. However, they fulfill the same role as in the previous games.
References
- ^ von Esmarch, Nick, and Cory van Grier. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Prima Official Game Guide
- ^ "Throw the barrel at the bag to release a Puzzle Piece." – Michael Knight, Donkey Kong Country Returns Prima Official Game Guide. Page 66
- ^ GameXplain guide on YouTube
- ^ Stormy Shore gameplay on YouTube