Editing Giant Donkey Kong

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|caption      = Giant Donkey Kong in the [[1P Game]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''

|console      = [[Nintendo 64]]

|location    = {{SSB|Kongo Jungle}}<br>[[Jungle Japes]]

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==

Giant DK first appeared as a non-playable character in Stage 6 of ''Super Smash Bros.''{{'}} [[1P Game]]. Giant DK has a large amount of [[knockback]] resistance, while his own attacks have increased knockback capable of KOing opponents more easily on top of having increased range due to his size, making him a formidable opponent; however, the player is given two regular-sized [[AI]] partners to help out. On higher [[Difficulty|difficulties]], Giant DK behaves more similarly to a level 9 CPU while the player's partners are lower in level. It is possible to exploit Giant DK's AI, making him walk back and forth on the top platform, similar to [[Metal Mario]] along with his size making him a larger target to attacks. However, it is harder due to AI partners jumping into him or attacking him which will often interfere with his pattern.

Due to being considered as a character separate from regular {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, Giant DK does not appear in a [[Alternate costume (SSB)|different color]] when a player- or AI-controlled regular DK fights him. While Giant DK has all of regular DK's color variations (including the Team Battle-exclusive green palette), they are only accessible through the debug menu.<ref>https://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros.#Giant_Donkey_Kong</ref>

It is possible to play as Giant DK using a [[debug menu]] code or GameShark. He is distinguished by having drastically increased attack range and being heavier than the regular {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}, notably with regards to his jab. He is, however, prone to being [[chain grab|chain grabbed]], such as by {{SSB|Captain Falcon}} or {{SSB|Pikachu}}, and his grab doesn't reach directly in front of him. Despite being his own unique, separate character, he has the exact same head icon as the original.

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==

In ''Melee'', Giant DK is essentially regular {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} with a permanent [[Super Mushroom]] upgrade (and can thus be temporarily playable that way or played permanently using Action Replay's Auto-Mushroom cheat). Giant DK appears at the end of the Stage 2 of [[Adventure Mode]], after defeating two tiny Donkey Kongs. Giant DK is also very exploitable; by standing perfectly still or moving slightly towards the edge, depending on character, it is possible to bait him into using an [[f-air]] or [[n-air]] and falling into the water, resulting in a free win. This is much more likely on higher difficulties due to the more aggressive AI, and is a common speedrunning tactic for this stage. Additionally, in {{SSBM|Classic Mode}}, like all giant characters, Giant DK has a chance of appearing on Stage 5 as a random giant opponent.

A giant DK appears controlled by the player in the Event Match [[Lord of the Jungle]].

Additionally, the Event Match [[Gargantuans]] features an immensely large Donkey Kong (over twice as large as the normal Super Mushroom DK) as an opponent, while the player is a giant {{SSBM|Bowser}}, with a super tiny {{SSBM|Mario}} and {{SSBM|Peach}} also present.

Giant DK returns in ''Brawl'' in a similar fashion as in ''Melee'', as a regular {{SSBM|Donkey Kong}} permanently equipped with a [[Super Mushroom]]. Giant DK appears in four [[event match]]es: in [[Event 9: The Monster Beneath the Earth]], if the player can't [[KO]] the two {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}}s in time, they must fight Giant DK; in [[Event 22: Monkeys Unite]], Giant DK appears as Diddy Kong's ally to defeat {{SSBB|Sheik}} and {{SSBB|Lucario}}; in [[Event 27: Three-Beast Carnage]], Giant DK returns with [[Giant Bowser]] and Giant {{SSBB|Charizard}}, attacking [[New Pork City]]; finally, in [[Co-Op Event 14: The Dark Guardians]], {{SSBB|Ganondorf}} and {{SSBB|Wolf}} must defeat Giant Charizard and Giant DK, again on New Pork City. If counting both events and co-op events in ''Brawl'', the aforementioned events are Giant DK's only appearances in ''Brawl''.

 

==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==

Giant DK is once again one of the possible random giant characters in {{SSB4-Wii U|Classic Mode}}. Giant DK can appear in {{forwiiu}} in a giant [[Special Smash]] or [[Special Orders]].

 

Giant DK appears as the boss of {{SSBU|Jigglypuff}}'s ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''-themed {{SSBU|Classic Mode}} route, in reference to his original 1P Game role.

 

 

 

Alternatively, Giant Donkey Kong's size may simply be a reference to one of Donkey Kong's inspirations, {{s|wikipedia|King Kong}}.

GiantDK.png|Giant Donkey Kong's appearance on the [[Jungle Japes]] stage in the [[Adventure Mode]] of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.

Giant Donkey Kong SSBB.png|Giant Donkey Kong in Event 22: Monkeys Unite in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.

 

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