Toxic Tower

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Toxic Tower is the thirty-third level of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and the sixth and final level of K. Rool's Keep. It features rising toxic waste (similar to the rising water in Slime Climb) that Diddy and Dixie Kong must avoid by quickly climbing up the level, as an Animal Friend. The Kongs are required to transform into one of three Animal Friends via their Animal Barrel to progress, in order of: Rattly, Squawks, and Squitter. Each Animal Friend can surpass certain obstacles or reach higher areas that the Kongs are unable to by themselves. Zingers are the most common enemy in the level.

The Rattly Barrel is found at the beginning of the stage. His jumping abilities are required to reach higher platforms as he bounces away from the toxic waste. Some Zingers that he encounters along the way are necessary for reaching higher platforms or even to cross gaps. The Squawks Barrel appears right before the Star Barrel, and as Squawks, he must go up through the narrow pathways and spit nuts at some of the yellow Zingers blocking the path. Since he cannot defeat the red Zingers, he must find his way around them. The Squitter Barrel is located shortly before the level end. As Squitter, he must pass the last brief segment before the level exit, or even access a Bonus Area.