Racer
Profiles
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Profiles
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diddy kong Diddy was the first to be recruited by Timber, and once the Kongster learned of the crisis, he sent his friend Squawks the Parrot to pass the word. As a driver, Diddy is middle-of-the-road, so to speak, and we'll just have to wait and see if he does as well racing as he does chasing after those Kremlings. [Voice] |
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pipsy the mouse When it comes to skill and speed on the race track, this mighty mouse is certainly no pipsqueak. Driven out of her mountain home by the wicked Wizpig, she has a lot at stake in the coming challenge. [Voice] [Screen Shot] |
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bumper the badger Recruited by Timber to join the resistance against Wizpig, this burly badger is ready to take on all corners. It's not just his sense of justice that's spurring him on, though. He's in it as much for the sheer thrill of racing as anything else. [Voice] |
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tiptup the turtle We've all heard how a slow but clever tortoise used his brain to win a race over a swift but stupid hare. In this case, our little turtle will have a little high-tech help getting up to speed. Tiptup is a clever fellow himself, but when the pressure is on, his nervousness can sometimes get the better of him. [Voice] [Screen Shot] |
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timber the tiger With his parents away visiting their old friends, the Kong clan, Timber figured that he could spend his days doing what he loves best:racing. Little did he know that he'd be racing for his life and the freedom of everyone on his island home. His distress call has been answered by allies near and far -- and even by a suspiciously friendly Kremling. In any case, he'll take whatever help he can if it means driving Wizpig off the island and out of their lives. [Voice] |
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banjo the bear When Squawks brought Diddy's call for help, Banjo didn't hesitate -- he strapped on his trusty backpack and hit the road immediately. He has also agreed to take on a totally different adventure with his partner, Kazooie, so this busy bear will have a lot to keep him occupied for some time to come. [Voice] |
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conker the squirrel Before heading back, Squawks made one more stop at the home of a certain devil-may-care squirrel named Conker. Conker is a maniac plain and simple. He drives without hands and has fun. He may not end up with many nuts in his winter store, but Conker couldn't pass up the chance for some excitement. Besisdes, he figures he might pick up a few pointers from the others before starting his own quest for adventure. [Voice] |
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krunch the kremling The only reason Krunch has joined the resistance is to make sure that Diddy, Timer and the rest aren't hatching some anti-Kremling plot. The other racers realize that Krunch hasn't joined out of the goodness of his heart, but as long as he doesn't sabotage their efforts, they'll be satisfied. Who konws? He may surprise them yet! [Voice] |
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drumstick the rooster Drumstick was the foremost racer on Timber's Island, but rumor has it that he fell victim to one of Wizpig's spells. If you open the race courses succesfully, you may find out about Drimstick's fate. [Voice] [Find Drumstick] |
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t.t. Though T.T. has been pushed out of his job as caretaker of the island's race courses, he can tell you how many special items you've collected and activate the time trial option for you. [Voice] [Get T.T.] |
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MIDDLE Diddy and Timber fall squarely into the middleweights class. Their combination of good handling and good acceleration helps them overcome their comparatively low top speed. Middleweights perform equally well in cars or planes, but they fall a little short in the handling department when it comes to the hovercraft. Nevertheless, they're probably the best choices overall for novice racers. |
LIGHT-HEAVY The so-called light-heavyweight drivers are almost as fast as their heavyweight counterparts but have the added advantage of somewhat better handling. Though they're not our picks for car racers, Bumper and Conker deserve a shot at hovercraft or plane races, especially if they're on courses where there's lots of room to maneuver. One of them just might win the race -- and your confidence. |
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HEAVY Krunch and Banjo make up the heavyweight driver class. Though they're not the best handlers in cars or planes, their extra bulk gives them the advantage in the hovercraft. Their added weight makes them sit lower in the vehicle and gives them terrific stability in turns. So while they're not the best choices for taking the car or plane races, they can easily take the pole position in any hovercraft challenges. |