Dotty
- Not to be confused with Dottie.
| Dotty | |||
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Artwork of a Dotty from Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten | |||
| First appearance | Donkey Kong (Game Boy) (1994) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario Kodansha manga ("A tragic epilogue on the island!") (1994) | ||
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A Dotty[1] is an enemy in the Game Boy version of Donkey Kong.
History[edit]
Donkey Kong (Game Boy)[edit]
Dotties are encountered in the Forest, first appearing in the level Stage 2-1. Dotties behave similarly to Rappies, walking in circles around the environment, up walls and on the ceiling. In Stage 2-6, Dotties walk considerably faster than usual, making them harder to avoid. They do not hurt Mario, though they can push him around and are invincible. They can also be stood on, but not picked up.
Super Mario Kodansha manga[edit]
In the Super Mario Kodansha manga, Dotties appear in the Donkey Kong adaptation.
In chapter 2 of Super Mario: Donkey Kong 1, Monchee teaches Mario and Luigi how to swing on vines to cross a gorge. The brothers are too scared to try, but as soon as they learn that a hoard of Dotties is coming for them, the brothers swing on the other side of the pit. Unfortunately for them, the Dotties walk their way on the other side of the pit and run the brothers over anyway.
A Dotty appears in the bonus chapter, as one of the animal attractions in Peach Zoo.
In Super Mario: Donkey Kong 2, a Dotty is seen with the other enemies building the Tower and attacking Mario and friends in chapter 2 until Monchee interveens; and in chapter 3 one is seen helping the Kongs fight the Kremling Krew, until DK and Donkey Kong Snr. are knocked out, causing the Kong army to retreat after the defeat of their leaders. In the latter appearance, the Dotty flies into the battle.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten[edit]
| ドッティ (JP) / Dotty (EN) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Original text (Japanese) | Translation | ||
| クリープ族 | Tribe | Creep clan | |
| 親切 | Disposition | Kind | |
| GBドンキー | Game appearances | GB Donkey | |
| 乗り物として活用しよう 巨大なてんとう虫の姿をしたキャラ。持ち上げることはできないが、接触してもダメージを受けない。垂直の壁も登ってくれるので、上に乗って乗り物として活用しよう。[2] |
Let's use it as a vehicle. This character takes the form of a giant ladybug. It cannot be lifted, but it does not cause damage when it comes in contact with you. It can also climb vertical walls, so use it as a vehicle by climbing on top. | ||
Gallery[edit]
Sprite from Donkey Kong for the Game Boy
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ドッティ Dotti |
Diminutive form of "dot" | [3][4][2] | |
| Dutch | Dotty | - | [5] | |
| Italian | Dotty | Shared with Birdley | [6][7] | |
| Coccinella vagabonda | Stray ladybug | Club Nintendo | [8] |
References[edit]
- ^ 1994. Donkey Kong (Game Boy) instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 21.
- ^ a b 1994. 「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 128.
- ^ 1994. ゲームボーイ ドンキーコング (Gēmu Bōi Donkī Kongu) instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 19.
- ^ Motoyama, Kazuki (9 Jan. 1995). Super Mario: Donkey Kong 1, Super Mario, vol. 28. Tokyo: Kodansha (Japanese). ISBN 4-06-319559-7. Page 68.
- ^ Game Boy Donkey Kong Dutch Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console digital manual. Tab 15: "Tips".
- ^ 1994. Donkey Kong Manuale di Istruzioni. Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (Italian). Page 21. (Archived 23 Mar. 2024 via Mario's Castle by Alessandro "Stormkyleis" Imbesi.)
- ^ 2011. Donkey Kong (Game Boy) (Electronic Manual). Nintendo of Europe GmbH (Italian). Tab 15.
- ^ Fletcher, John, editor in chief (1994). "Donkey Kong" in Club Nintendo, vol. 5. Linea Gig S.p.a., Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Italian). Page 27.
