Gut Check
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| Gut Check | |
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 King K. Rool using Gut Check in Ultimate. | |
| User | King K. Rool |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
Gut Check (ボディカウンター, Body Counter) is King K. Rool's down special move. When used, K. Rool will puff out his stomach and reflect any damage onto the opponent. It works like a counterattack and can also reflect projectiles. However, the counter hitbox is centered on K. Rool's stomach, making the rest of his body vulnerable, much like the Melee and Brawl versions of Toad.
Origin
This move is likely inspired by several instances of Kremling resilience. K. Rool himself is seen using his big frame to attack by bouncing on his stomach in Donkey Kong Land; this also inspired his dash attack. It could also draw inspiration from King K. Rool's immunity to front attacks in Donkey Kong Country, which is due to his belly being plated in armor.[1] Throughout many games in the Donkey Kong Country series, Kremlings other than K. Rool who took attacks to protected areas of their bodies (or were attacked with insufficient force) could shrug off the blow, and in some cases damage their assailant. In Donkey Kong 64, Klump was a tough enemy who damaged Kongs who made contact with him by bulging out his belly in a manner most similar to Gut Check.
Trivia
- The Smash Blog on the Ultimate website refers to this move as “Stomach Attack” (お腹を突き出, Stomach Protruding).[2]
