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{{Italic title|Arctic Abyss (''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'')}}
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{{DKC level infobox
|title=Arctic Abyss
|image=[[File:ArcticAbyss.png]]
|image=[[File:ArcticAbyss.png|256px]]
|code=6 - 1
|code=6 - 1
|world=[[K. Rool's Keep]]
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|game=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|song=In a Snow-bound Land
|track=In a Snow-bound Land
|notes=This is the first ice cave level (not counting the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]]) in the game. Enguarde is also found here.
|before=[[Kreepy Krow (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest level)|<<]]
|before=[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|<<]]
|after=[[Windy Well (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|>>]]
|after=[[Windy Well (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|>>]]
|before2=[[Web Woods (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|<<]]
|secret=<sup>[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|KK]]</sup>
|after2=[[Castle Crush|>>]]
|before3=[[Kreepy Krow (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest level)|<<]]
|after3=[[Castle Crush|>>]]
|secret3=<sup>[[Animal Antics (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|KK]]</sup>
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'''Arctic Abyss''' is the twenty-eighth level of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. It is also the first area of [[K. Rool's Keep]].
'''Arctic Abyss''' is the twenty-eighth level of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and the first level of [[K. Rool's Keep]]. This level is the first ice-themed one of the game, excluding [[Black Ice Battle (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Black Ice Battle]] of the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]]. Most of the level is flooded, but the [[Kong]]s are forcefully transformed into [[Enguarde]] for most of the stage. The water level changes at certain points, which means Enguarde cannot return to collectible items when he passes them. In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of the level, the level terrain is green.
==Layout==
[[File:Arctic Abyss DKC2 GBA.png|thumb|left|Arctic Abyss in the Game Boy Advance version]]
When they begin the level, the Kongs must plunge into the water and start swimming. They need to watch out for a few enemies as they go, and also have to squeeze through a tight space with some Puftups around. Soon, they will reach an [[Animal Barrel]] and turn into Enguarde. Enguarde must then continue along the path and defeat several foes, including the sneaky Shuries that can come shooting at the fish at any second. Later, the swordfish will have to swim north and avoid a few Puftups, then travel west. The water will go down here, so the fish must go quickly if he wants to find any special prizes. Once he goes the whole way west, he needs to go north and beat some Shuries. Then, he should swim west again and break the [[Star Barrel]].  


The first area in K. Rool's Keep is also the first icy level (outside the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]]) in the game. Much of this level is flooded, although thanks to an [[Animal Barrel]], [[Enguarde the Swordfish|Enguarde]] is around to get through the bulk of it. Even though the water is cold, the [[Animal Friend]] is able to swim through and hurry about the area, before the water level decreases. If he is unable to get somewhere by the time the water goes down though, Enguarde will not have to ability to get it back up and collect special items. Enemies here include [[Kaboom]]s, [[Flotsam]]s, [[Shuri]]es, [[Lockjaw]]s and even [[Zinger]]s, who will try to attack the Kongs and their swordfish friend.
From there, Enguarde must swim in a U shape and avoid four Puftups, as well as three Shuries. Then, he should quickly dash east before the water rises, so he can obtain a few more special prizes on the way. After the fish makes it the whole way east, he needs to swim around another U shaped path, and avoid enemies. Eventually, he will have to make his way west and swim fast, before the water level decreases too much. Then, Enguarde must continue east between the cold ice, and defeat four Shuris swimming around him. Then, he needs to move on and beat some Puftups, until the water decreases again. He must trudge over the land if he is stuck, and travel south, where he will meet some Lockjaws. When they are defeated, the swordfish should cross the [[No Animal Sign]], and finally turn back into the Kongs. Diddy and Dixie must jump onto the [[End of Level Target]] and exit the stage. End prizes include a [[banana]], a [[Banana Bunch]], [[Banana Coin]], or a [[Red Balloon]].
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==Enemies==
The following enemies appear in the following quantities:


==Level layout==
<gallery>
When they begin the level, the Kongs must plunge into the water and start swimming. They need to watch out for a few enemies as they go, and also have to squeeze through a tight space with some Puftups around. Soon, they will reach and [[Animal Barrel]], and turn into Enguarde the Swordfish. Enguarde must then continue along the path and defeat several foes, including the sneaky Shuries that can come shooting at the fish at any second. Later, the swordfish will have to swim north and avoid a few Puftups, then travel west. The water will go down here, so the fish must go quickly if he wants to find any special prizes. Once he goes the whole way west, he needs to go north and beat some Shuries. Then, he should swim west again and break the [[Star Barrel]].
Flotsam DKC2 blue.png|[[Flotsam]] (4)
Kaboom DKC2.png|[[Kaboom]] (1)
Lockjaw DKC2.png|[[Lockjaw]] (5)
Puftup DKC2.png|[[Puftup]] (15)
Shuri DKC2.png|[[Shuri]] (19)
Zinger DKC2 yellow.png|[[Zinger]] (yellow) (6)
</gallery>


From there, Enguarde must swim in a U shape and avoid four Puftups, as well as three Shuries. Then, he should quickly dash east before the water rises, so he can obtain a few more special prizes on the way. After the fish makes it the whole way east, he needs to swim around another U shaped path, and avoid enemies. Eventually, he will have to make his way west and swim fast, before the water level decreases too much. Then, Enguarde must continue east between the cold ice, and defeat four Shuris swimming around him. Then, he needs to move on and beat some Puftups, until the water decreases again. He must trudge over the land if he is stuck, and travel south, where he'll meet some Lockjaws. When they are defeated, the swordfish should cross the [[No Animal Sign]], and finally turn back into the Kongs. The no longer transformed monkeys need to then jump down to the End of Level Target when the water goes down, to exit the stage.
==Items and objects==
The following items and objects appear in the following quantities:


==Secrets==
<gallery>
====Bonus Level(s)====
Banana Coin.png|[[Banana Coin]] (4)
*After the water rises a little and Enguarde meets the first Lockjaw of the level, he should swim upwards. He should see a wall with two bananas next to it. Using his special ability, the swordfish must blast into the wall and create a small opening, which he should swim into. It will take him to a [[Bonus Level]], where he must swim down the path and collect 100 stars. The water level will decrease, so he must collect the stars fast, or it will pull him away from them. If he obtained enough of the objects by the end, he can grab the [[Kremkoin]].
DK Barrel.png|[[DK Barrel]] (4)
*Once Enguarde passes the last two Puftups in the level, he should swim through the small gap nearby and travel to the right. He will go through the wall and cross a No Animal Sign, which will turn him back into the Kongs. Then, they must enter the entryway farther on, and enter the Bonus Level. Here, they have to run down the path and simply throw a treasure chest at a few Zingers. When the chest finally breaks, a Kremkoin will pop out to obtain.
Red Extra Life Balloon DKC2.png|[[Red Balloon]] (1)
Treasure Chest DKC2.png|[[Treasure Chest]] (1)
</gallery>


===K-O-N-G Letters===
===K-O-N-G Letters===
[[File:ArcticAbyss-O.png|thumb|The location of the "O"]]
*'''K:''' Obtainable by jumping over the gap at the start of the level.
*K: Obtainable by jumping over the gap at the start of the level.
*'''O:''' Encircled by two Shuri before the Star Barrel.
*O: Is encircled by two Shuri before the Star Barrel
*'''N:''' Between two pink Shuri.
*N: Between two pink Shuri.
*'''G:''' Proceeding the "N" Letter, a Lockjaw, and three Shuri, the water level will sink upon entering a room. As the water rises, Enguarde can swim for the "G" in the top left corner of the room.
*G: Proceeding the "N" Letter, a Lockjaw, and three Shuri, the water level will sink upon entering a room. When the level rises, Enguarde can go back for the "G" Letter in the top left corner of the room.


====DK Coin====
===Key items===
A little while after the Star Barrel, Enguarde will have to begin traveling east. The water will decrease here, so he must use his special ability to shoot at a fast speed, and slide to a large platform. Unless the water sank too much for him to get up here, the swordfish should find the [[DK Coin]] right up ahead.
*'''[[DK Coin|Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin]]:''' A little while after the Star Barrel, Enguarde will have to begin traveling east. The water will decrease here, so he must use his special ability to shoot at a fast speed, and slide to a large platform. Unless the water sank too much for him to get up here, the swordfish should find the [[DK Coin|Video Game Hero Coin]] right up ahead.
*'''[[Golden feather]] (Game Boy Advance version only):''' Near the end off the level, Enguarde must avoid a few Shuries and then begin to travel west. As he goes, the water level will decrease, and he will see the [[golden feather]] above the water. To get it, the fish needs to swim along the path for a while until the water rises again. When it does this, he should go back, and grab the feather.
*'''[[Photograph]] (Game Boy Advance version only):''' To find the photograph, the Kongs must transform into Enguarde and head down the area, where the water recedes. At that point, the swordfish should swim to the bottom left part of the area, going through the wall. Inside a small, hidden area, he will find the photograph and two [[Banana Coin]]s. The collected photograph is a picture of Enguarde.


====Golden Feather (Game Boy Advance version only)====
==Bonus Levels==
Near the end off the level, Enguarde must avoid a few Shuries and then begin to travel west. As he goes, the water level will decrease, and he will see the [[Golden Feather]] above the water. To get it, the fish needs to swim along the path for a while until the water rises again. When ti does this, he should go back, and grab the feather.
{{multiframe|[[File:Arctic Abyss CtS GBA.png|200px]] [[File:ArcticAbyssSNES-5.png|200px]]|size=420|The first and second Bonus Levels respectively}}
Arctic Abyss has two [[Bonus Level]]s, listed by type:
 
*'''''Collect the Stars!''''': After the water rises a little and Enguarde sees the first Lockjaw of the level, he should swim upwards. He should see a wall with two bananas next to it. Using his special ability, the swordfish must blast into the wall and create a small opening, which he should swim into. It will take him to a [[Bonus Level]], where he must swim down the path and collect 100 stars. The water level will decrease, so he must collect the stars fast, or it will pull him away from them. If he obtained enough of the objects by the end, he can grab the [[Kremkoin]].
*'''''Find the Token!''''': Once Enguarde passes the last two Puftups in the level, he should swim through the small gap nearby and travel to the right. He will go through the wall and cross a No Animal Sign, which will turn him back into the Kongs. Then, they must enter the entryway farther on, and enter the Bonus Level. Here, they have to run down the path and simply throw a treasure chest at a few Zingers. When the chest finally breaks, the Kremkoin is revealed.
 
==Gallery==
===Super Nintendo Entertainment System===
<gallery>
ArcticAbyssSNES-1.png|Diddy and Dixie swim to the Enguarde Barrel.
ArcticAbyssSNES-2.png|A Shuri spins at Enguarde.
ArcticAbyss.png|Enguarde swims up a path.
ArcticAbyss-O.png|Enguarde finds the letter O.
ArcticAbyssSNES-3.png|Enguarde finds the Video Game Hero Coin.
ArcticAbyssSNES-4.png|Enguarde sits outside the second Bonus Level's entry.
ArcticAbyssSNES-5.png|Diddy and Dixie find the Kremkoin of the second Bonus Level.
</gallery>


====Photograph (Game Boy Advance version only)====
===Game Boy Advance===
To find the [[photograph]], exclusively found in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of the game, the heroes will need to turn into Enguarde and head down through the area, where the water will recede. At that point, the swordfish should swim to the bottom left part of the area, going through the wall. Inside a small, hidden area, he will find the photograph and two [[Banana Coin]]s. The photograph will give the heroes a picture of Enguarde for their scrapbook.
<gallery>
Arctic Abyss CtS GBA.png|"Collect the Stars!" challenge.
ArcticAbyss-N.png|The location of the "N"
ArcticAbyss-G.png|The location of the "G" and golden feather
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=こごえる地下すいろ
|Jap=こごえる地下すいろ
|JapR=Kogoeru chika suiro
|JapR=Kogoeru Chika Suiro
|JapM=Freezing Waterway
|JapM=Chilling Underground Waterway
|Spa=Abismo Ártico
|Spa=Abismo Ártico
|SpaM=Arctic Abyss
|SpaM=Arctic Abyss
|Fra=Abysses Arctiques
|Fre=Abysses Arctiques
|FraM=Arctic Abyss
|FreM=Arctic Abyss
|Ger=Eisiger Abgrund
|Ger=Eisiger Abgrund
|GerM=Icy Abyss}}
|GerM=Icy Abyss
 
|Ita=Crucci nei Ghiacci
==Gallery==
|ItaM=Worries in the Ice
<gallery>
}}
ArcticAbyss.png|Enguarde travels through the level.
ArcticAbyssGBA.png|Arctic Abyss, as it appears in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake.
ArcticAbyss-N.png|The location of the "N"
ArcticAbyss-G.png|The location of the "G"
</gallery>
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Latest revision as of 16:37, January 20, 2024

Level
Arctic Abyss
Enguarde the Swordfish in the level Arctic Abyss.
Level code 6 - 1
World K. Rool's Keep
Game Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Music track In a Snow-bound Land
<< Directory of levels (SNES) >> KK
<< Directory of levels (GBA) >> KK

Arctic Abyss is the twenty-eighth level of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and the first level of K. Rool's Keep. This level is the first ice-themed one of the game, excluding Black Ice Battle of the Lost World. Most of the level is flooded, but the Kongs are forcefully transformed into Enguarde for most of the stage. The water level changes at certain points, which means Enguarde cannot return to collectible items when he passes them. In the Game Boy Advance version of the level, the level terrain is green.

Layout[edit]

Arctic Abyss
Arctic Abyss in the Game Boy Advance version

When they begin the level, the Kongs must plunge into the water and start swimming. They need to watch out for a few enemies as they go, and also have to squeeze through a tight space with some Puftups around. Soon, they will reach an Animal Barrel and turn into Enguarde. Enguarde must then continue along the path and defeat several foes, including the sneaky Shuries that can come shooting at the fish at any second. Later, the swordfish will have to swim north and avoid a few Puftups, then travel west. The water will go down here, so the fish must go quickly if he wants to find any special prizes. Once he goes the whole way west, he needs to go north and beat some Shuries. Then, he should swim west again and break the Star Barrel.

From there, Enguarde must swim in a U shape and avoid four Puftups, as well as three Shuries. Then, he should quickly dash east before the water rises, so he can obtain a few more special prizes on the way. After the fish makes it the whole way east, he needs to swim around another U shaped path, and avoid enemies. Eventually, he will have to make his way west and swim fast, before the water level decreases too much. Then, Enguarde must continue east between the cold ice, and defeat four Shuris swimming around him. Then, he needs to move on and beat some Puftups, until the water decreases again. He must trudge over the land if he is stuck, and travel south, where he will meet some Lockjaws. When they are defeated, the swordfish should cross the No Animal Sign, and finally turn back into the Kongs. Diddy and Dixie must jump onto the End of Level Target and exit the stage. End prizes include a banana, a Banana Bunch, Banana Coin, or a Red Balloon.

Enemies[edit]

The following enemies appear in the following quantities:

Items and objects[edit]

The following items and objects appear in the following quantities:

K-O-N-G Letters[edit]

  • K: Obtainable by jumping over the gap at the start of the level.
  • O: Encircled by two Shuri before the Star Barrel.
  • N: Between two pink Shuri.
  • G: Proceeding the "N" Letter, a Lockjaw, and three Shuri, the water level will sink upon entering a room. As the water rises, Enguarde can swim for the "G" in the top left corner of the room.

Key items[edit]

  • Cranky's Video Game Hero Coin: A little while after the Star Barrel, Enguarde will have to begin traveling east. The water will decrease here, so he must use his special ability to shoot at a fast speed, and slide to a large platform. Unless the water sank too much for him to get up here, the swordfish should find the Video Game Hero Coin right up ahead.
  • Golden feather (Game Boy Advance version only): Near the end off the level, Enguarde must avoid a few Shuries and then begin to travel west. As he goes, the water level will decrease, and he will see the golden feather above the water. To get it, the fish needs to swim along the path for a while until the water rises again. When it does this, he should go back, and grab the feather.
  • Photograph (Game Boy Advance version only): To find the photograph, the Kongs must transform into Enguarde and head down the area, where the water recedes. At that point, the swordfish should swim to the bottom left part of the area, going through the wall. Inside a small, hidden area, he will find the photograph and two Banana Coins. The collected photograph is a picture of Enguarde.

Bonus Levels[edit]

The "Collect the Stars!" Bonus Level of Arctic Abyss in the Game Boy Advance remake of Donkey Kong Country 2. Diddy and Dixie find the Kremkoin of the second Bonus Level in Arctic Abyss.
The first and second Bonus Levels respectively

Arctic Abyss has two Bonus Levels, listed by type:

  • Collect the Stars!: After the water rises a little and Enguarde sees the first Lockjaw of the level, he should swim upwards. He should see a wall with two bananas next to it. Using his special ability, the swordfish must blast into the wall and create a small opening, which he should swim into. It will take him to a Bonus Level, where he must swim down the path and collect 100 stars. The water level will decrease, so he must collect the stars fast, or it will pull him away from them. If he obtained enough of the objects by the end, he can grab the Kremkoin.
  • Find the Token!: Once Enguarde passes the last two Puftups in the level, he should swim through the small gap nearby and travel to the right. He will go through the wall and cross a No Animal Sign, which will turn him back into the Kongs. Then, they must enter the entryway farther on, and enter the Bonus Level. Here, they have to run down the path and simply throw a treasure chest at a few Zingers. When the chest finally breaks, the Kremkoin is revealed.

Gallery[edit]

Super Nintendo Entertainment System[edit]

  • Diddy and Dixie swim to the Enguarde Barrel.

    Diddy and Dixie swim to the Enguarde Barrel.

  • A Shuri spins at Enguarde.

    A Shuri spins at Enguarde.

  • Enguarde swims up a path.

    Enguarde swims up a path.

  • Enguarde finds the letter O.

    Enguarde finds the letter O.

  • Enguarde finds the Video Game Hero Coin.

    Enguarde finds the Video Game Hero Coin.

  • Enguarde sits outside the second Bonus Level's entry.

    Enguarde sits outside the second Bonus Level's entry.

  • Diddy and Dixie find the Kremkoin of the second Bonus Level.

    Diddy and Dixie find the Kremkoin of the second Bonus Level.

Game Boy Advance[edit]

  • "Collect the Stars!" challenge.

    "Collect the Stars!" challenge.

  • The location of the "N"

    The location of the "N"

  • The location of the "G" and golden feather

    The location of the "G" and golden feather

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese こごえる地下すいろ
Kogoeru Chika Suiro
 Chilling Underground Waterway

French Abysses Arctiques
 Arctic Abyss
German Eisiger Abgrund
 Icy Abyss
Italian Crucci nei Ghiacci
 Worries in the Ice
Spanish Abismo Ártico
 Arctic Abyss
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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA)
Protagonists Cranky Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong • Funky Kong • Swanky Kong • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Clapper • Enguarde • Expresso • Glimmer • Quawks • Rambi • Rattly • Squawks • Squitter
Bosses Krow • Kleever • Kudgel • King Zing • Kreepy Krow • Kerozene • Kaptain K. Rool
Enemies Cat O' 9 Tails • Click-Clack • Flitter • Flotsam • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Klampon • Klank • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klubba • Krockhead • Krook • Kruncha • Kutlass • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Screech • Shuri • Snapjaw • Spiny • Zinger
Levels Gangplank Galleon Pirate Panic • Mainbrace Mayhem • Gangplank Galley • Lockjaw's Locker • Topsail Trouble • Krow's Nest
Crocodile Cauldron Hot-Head Hop • Kannon's Klaim • Lava Lagoon • Red-Hot Ride • Squawks's Shaft • Kleever's Kiln
Krem Quay Barrel Bayou • Glimmer's Galleon • Krockhead Klamber • Rattle Battle • Slime Climb • Bramble Blast • Kudgel's Kontest
Krazy Kremland Hornet Hole • Target Terror • Bramble Scramble • Rickety Race • Mudhole Marsh • Rambi Rumble • King Zing Sting
Gloomy Gulch Ghostly Grove • Haunted Hall • Gusty Glade • Parrot Chute Panic • Web Woods • Kreepy Krow
K. Rool's Keep Arctic Abyss • Windy Well • Castle Crush • Clapper's Cavern • Chain Link Chamber • Toxic Tower • Stronghold Showdown
The Flying Krock Screech's Sprint • K. Rool Duel
Lost World Jungle Jinx • Black Ice Battle • Klobber Karnage • Fiery Furnace • Animal Antics • Krocodile Kore
Funky's Flights missions Aerial Loop • Submerged Stint • Kongstruction • Kongnapped • Cool Sounds • Kongnapped 2 • Toxic Kongstruction
Barrels Animal Barrel • Regular Barrel • Barrel Kannon • Biplane Barrel • Blast Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Diddy & Dixie Barrels • DK Barrel • Exclamation Point Barrel • Golden Barrel • Krockhead Barrel • Plus and Minus Barrels • Rotatable Barrel • Star Barrel • Steerable Barrel • TNT Barrel
Other items and objects Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Extra Life Balloon (red · green · blue) • Hook • KONG Letters • Kremkoin • Roller Coaster Star • Toxic waste
Miscellaneous Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Original Soundtrack • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Uncle Kong
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