Recurring enemies in the Mario series
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This is a list of enemies in the Mario series of video games.
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[edit] Blooper
Bloopers (Gessō (ゲッソー ) in Japanese, originally known in English as Bloobers[1]) are white, squid-like creatures that first appear in Super Mario Bros.. In some Mario sports games and the Mario Kart series, they are items that can be used by players; in the latter, they temporarily blind drivers.They squrt out ink.
[edit] Bob-omb
Bob-ombs, known as Bomuhei (ボム兵 ) in Japan, are living, circular, walking bombs. They first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 2. They wander around aimlessly and eventually explode. They appear as items in other titles including the Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. series. Bob-ombs are common enemies in Super Mario 64 (and Super Mario 64 DS). They first appeared in Bob-omb Battlefield, a level that is ruled by the Big Bob-omb. A pink version of Bob-ombs called Bob-omb Buddies, assist Mario in Super Mario 64; these pink Bob-omb Buddies also appear in Super Mario 64 DS. Bob-ombs appear both as allies and enemies in Paper Mario and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
[edit] Boo
Boos, known as Teresa (テレサ ) in Japan, are spectral beings with beady eyes, long tongues, and sharp fangs. The first appearance of Boos was in Super Mario Bros. 3, where they appear under the name Boo Diddly. In the Super Mario World version of the game there are much larger variations of the boo under the name of Big Boo. Like ghosts, they are able to pass through solid matter. However, they are shy, and will cover their face with their arms if they are looked at.[2] In Luigi's Mansion, Boos, led by King Boo, act as the main antagonists. Boos appear as playable characters in various Mario spin-off games. In Super Mario Galaxy, Mario can transform into Boo Mario, where he can float and become transparent. Also in Galaxy is a variation of a Boo called a Bomb Boo that latches onto Mario when he spins and will revolve around him until it comes into contact with an object, where it will explode.
Takashi Tezuka's wife was the inspiration for the Boos featured in Super Mario 64; like Boos, she is often shy, but once became very angry at him for spending too much time at work.[3]
Boo has had many different forms. this includes white, pink, 2d, 3d, atomic, king, and more.
[edit] Bullet Bill
Bullet Bills, known as Killers (キラー Kirā) in Japan, are black, missile-like enemies, commonly depicted as having small arms and fanged frowns on their faces. Bullet Bills are fired by cannons known as Bill Blasters, although they are sometimes fired from other sources, such as Snifits and generic cannons. In Super Mario World they can sometimes just fly in from the edge of the screen, including the top and the bottom. Bullet Bills commonly appear as enemies or obstacles, attacking by either flying forward after being shot or actively seeking a target, either smashing into them then continuing movement or exploding on contact. Some games include a much larger variation of Bullet Bill called the Banzai Bill, known as Magnum Killers (マグナムキラー Magunamu Kirā) in Japan. Though having the same purpose as the Bullet Bill, the Banzai Bill is significantly larger and has fanged teeth. In Super Mario World and Super Mario Galaxy, Torpedo Ted is an underwater version of Bullet Bill. Torpedo Teds are similar to Bullet Bills, but have propellers and shake their arms while swimming. In Mario Kart for Wii and the Nintendo DS, the Bullet Bill is one of the usable weapons, turning any character into Bullet Bill for a brief while, speeding you ahead.
[edit] Chain Chomp
Chain Chomps, known as Wanwan (ワンワン ) in Japanese and sometimes as Chomps, are black, spherical creatures that are restrained by chains. Chain Chomps constantly strain against the chain holding them, attempting to break free and bite anything that passes close by. They first appear in Super Mario Bros. 3.
Chomps also sometimes appear without chains, most notably in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, where they are seen at first from afar, then lunge high into the air and drop down suddenly, creating a huge crater in the ground. Chomps also chase the player, by "eating" the platform Yoshi is running on, until it hits a solid surface.
Outside the Mario games, Chain Chomps appear in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 animated series. They also appear in various installments of The Legend of Zelda series of games.
The inspiration for Chain Chomps comes from a childhood experience of the Mario series' creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, where a dog tried to attack him. The dog lunged at him, but was jerked back by its leash just as the canine snapped at Miyamoto inches in front of his face.[4]
[edit] Goomba
Goombas, known as Kuribō (クリボー ) in Japanese, are depicted as brown chestnut-like creatures. However, in Super Mario World they appear orange and white. The Goombas once lived in peace in the Mushroom Kingdom, but they betrayed their homeland to side with Bowser. Some Goombas act as friendly characters in the Paper Mario series, two even joining Mario on his journey.
Many variants of the Goomba have appeared throughout the years. A variation of Goomba is called a Gloomba. They first appeared in underground stages in Super Mario Bros., though they were first given the name in Paper Mario. They were not intentionally made to be a separate enemy, and were supposed to look like ordinary Goombas, but blended into the background.[citation needed]
Goombas appear in the 1989 television series The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3. They also appeared in the Super Mario Bros. live-action film. The latter depicts them as humanoid lizard creatures.
[edit] Koopa
[edit] Dry Bones
Dry Bones, known as Karon (カロン ) in Japanese, are skeletal Koopa Troopas reanimated by the Koopa Troopa's spirit inhabiting its bones. Dry Bones first appear in Super Mario Bros. 3. They sometimes collapse after being attacked, then reassembling themselves. Dry Bones appear as playable characters in various spin-off Mario games such as Mario Kart DS and other games in the Mario Kart series, as well as Mario Party games.
[edit] Hammer Bros.
Hammer Bros. (ハンマーブロス Hanmā Burosu) are turtles that walk upright, throwing hammers and wearing a helmet. They first appeared in Super Mario Bros.. Hammer Bros. sometimes appear as playable characters in sports games in the series and also are playable characters in Mario Party 8.
Hammer Bros. appear in the The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! and The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 television series, as well as in printed media such as Nintendo Comics System and Nintendo Adventure Books. They also make cameos in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an Assist Trophy and as enemies.
[edit] Koopa Troopa
Koopa Troopas (Nokonoko (ノコノコ ) in Japan) are turtle-like creatures. They are the most common classification of Koopa. They come in multiple colors, including, green, red, blue and yellow. They first walked on four legs, but in later games they have both hands and feet. Their shells may be used as projectiles, which have become a fixture in all Mario Kart games. The Paper Mario series introduces friendly Koopa Troopas. Flying versions with wings, first introduced in Super Mario Bros., are called Koopa Paratroopas.
In The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, they were voiced by John Stocker.
[edit] Lakitu
Lakitus, known as Jugem (ジュゲム Jugemu) in the Japanese versions, are Koopas. Lakitu are usually seen flying in a cloud bearing a smiling face. Primarily, Lakitus pursue Mario and throw spiked eggs at him which hatch into enemies with spiked shells called Spiny. Lakitu first appeared in Super Mario Bros., and went on to be an enemy in various platform and role-playing games. In some games, after defeating a Lakitu, it is possible to hijack its cloud and fly around the level on it. Lakitu appears in all games in the Mario Kart series, starting each kart race and providing information to racers. It makes a cameo in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an assist trophy, where it throws Spinys on the battlefield.
Its creator, Shigeru Miyamoto said that the Lakitu would represent his personality best, as he "seems to be very free, floating in the air, going anywhere", a type of personality that Miyamoto can apparently relate to.[5]
[edit] Magikoopa
Magikoopas (カメック Kamekku) are creatures who wear a blue hat, robes, and spectacles and use a magic rod to cast spells. They first appeared in Super Mario World. A notable member of the species is Kamek, who babysat Bowser when Bowser was a baby.
[edit] Monty Mole
Monty Moles are moles that have appeared in several Mario games, including side-scrollers such as Super Mario World. They later reappeared in Super Mario 64 and Paper Mario. In these games, Monty Moles throw rocks at Mario and then burrow underground before he can counter-attack. Monty Moles are minibosses in Super Mario Sunshine.
[edit] Piranha Plant
A Piranha Plant, known as Packun Flower (パックン フラワー Pakkun Furawā) in Japan,[6] is a Venus fly trap-like enemy, almost always portrayed as a leafy, green stalk topped with a white-spotted red globe and sharp teeth. They are often found in pipes.
Piranha Plants make an appearance in the television series. They have made cameos in the The Legend of Zelda series.
[edit] Pokey
Pokey, known as Sanbo (サンボ ) in Japan, is a cactus enemy that first appears in Super Mario Bros. 2. Pokey consists of four green or yellow segments that may be detached from it.
Pokey makes several cameo appearances in The Legend of Zelda series.
[edit] Shy Guy
A Shy Guy, known as Hey-Ho (ヘイホー Heihō) in Japan,[7] is a small, masked enemy that appears in several variations. They appear in the non-Japanese version of Super Mario Bros. 2 and several sports games in the Mario series.
A Snifit is a variation of the Shy Guy, with a cannon for a mouth.
[edit] Thwomp
Thwomps, known as Dossun (ドッスン ) in Japan, are large stone blocks, depicted as having angry-looking faces and clenched teeth. They first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3. They drop onto people as they walk under them.
Thwomps have appeared in both The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World animated series.[8] Thwomps have appeared multiple times in The Legend of Zelda series.[citation needed].
[edit] Wiggler
Wigglers, known as Hanachan (ハナチャン ) in Japan, are caterpillar-like creatures with a segmented body and large nose. They are typically yellow, but turn red when angered. They first appear in Super Mario World, and have appeared in several other games in the series. Wigglers do not appear frequently as a playable character, but have appeared in some sports games in the series.
In the Super Mario World animated series, they were referred to as Caterpillars.
[edit] References
- ^ Nintendo. Super Mario Bros.. (Nintendo). Nintendo Entertainment System. (in English). (1985-10-18)
- ^ Super Mario Bros. 3 Manual: Boo is too shy to look anyone in the face. But when you turn around...
- ^ Nintendo Power Vol. 100, August 1995
- ^ Sheff, David (1993). Game Over. Random House. ISBN 0-679-40469-4.
- ^ N-Sider.com: Profile: Shigeru Miyamoto
- ^ "MARIO KART - Double Dash!! The strongest character lineup of history". Nintendo. http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gm4j/02images/packun.gif. Retrieved on 2008-07-06.
- ^ Nintendo, Play on Wii Mario Tennis GC: Characters
- ^ "Send in the Clown". Martha Moran (writer). Super Mario World. NBC. 1991-09-28. No. 3, season 1.
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