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===Red Big Paint Star=== | ===Red Big Paint Star=== | ||
After saving Port Prisma, Mario and Huey set out to find the red Big Paint Star. First, they pass through [[Ruddy Road]] and [[Cherry Lake]], learning the [[Cutout]] ability and collecting 3D real-world objects called Things. They find out that Bowser has stolen the paint from [[the Crimson Tower]], where | After saving Port Prisma, Mario and Huey set out to find the red Big Paint Star. First, they pass through [[Ruddy Road]] and [[Cherry Lake]], learning the [[Cutout]] ability and collecting 3D real-world objects called Things. They find out that Bowser has stolen the paint from [[the Crimson Tower]], where {{Morton}} is keeping a Big Paint Star captive. To open the gate, they must find the three [[Chosen Toad]]s: [[Justice Toad]] at Cherry Lake, [[Surfing Kinopio]] at [[Bloo Bay Beach]], and the [[Mountain Sage]] at [[Daffodil Peak]]. Additionally, Mario learns about the [[Unfurl Block|Unfurl]] ability and assembles the green and purple [[Rescue Squad]]s at [[Indigo Underground]] and Ruddy Road to help him reach more Mini Paint Stars. When all the Chosen Toads have been found, Mario defeats Morton at the Crimson Tower, painting in a large gate at [[Sunglow Ridge]]. | ||
===Yellow Big Paint Star=== | ===Yellow Big Paint Star=== | ||
At Sunglow Ridge, Mario witnesses a black missile cover an area with [[black paint]], which Huey cleans up while Mario's eyes are closed. Afterward, he searches for [[Prof. Kinopio]] at [[Château Chanterelle]], and finds him at [[Mondo Woods]]. The professor gives Mario an [[Excavation Site Permit]], which he uses to enter [[Marmalade Valley]]. Here, Mario finds the professor's pet [[Chain Chomp]], [[Princess (Paper Mario: Color Splash)|Princess]], and brings her back to Château Chanterelle. The professor is happy and gives him the [[Sharp Spike]] as thanks. The spike unlocks the door to [[Kiwano Temple]], which Mario must pass through to reach [[the Golden Coliseum]], where | At Sunglow Ridge, Mario witnesses a black missile cover an area with [[black paint]], which Huey cleans up while Mario's eyes are closed. Afterward, he searches for [[Prof. Kinopio]] at [[Château Chanterelle]], and finds him at [[Mondo Woods]]. The professor gives Mario an [[Excavation Site Permit]], which he uses to enter [[Marmalade Valley]]. Here, Mario finds the professor's pet [[Chain Chomp]], [[Princess (Paper Mario: Color Splash)|Princess]], and brings her back to Château Chanterelle. The professor is happy and gives him the [[Sharp Spike]] as thanks. The spike unlocks the door to [[Kiwano Temple]], which Mario must pass through to reach [[the Golden Coliseum]], where {{Iggy}} is holding the yellow Big Paint Star. Mario defeats Iggy in a stadium battle and the Big Paint Star repaints an oversized coin in [[Mondo Woods]]. | ||
===Blue Big Paint Star=== | ===Blue Big Paint Star=== | ||
[[File:PMCS Ghost Toads.png|270px|thumb|Mario appeasing the six ghosts]] | [[File:PMCS Ghost Toads.png|270px|thumb|Mario appeasing the six ghosts]] | ||
Next, Mario investigates the mystery of ghosts haunting the [[Dark Bloo Inn]], and explores [[Plum Park|the hotel's garden]] to find their Teapot to appease them. When he finds their teapot and wrings it out, he realizes that [[Petea Piranha]] was inside it and now has to fight them. After this is done, he appeases the Toads and goes to [[Violet Passage]], where he helps out the yellow Rescue Squad while on a pirate ship. The Rescue Squad goes to the shrunken [[Sacred Forest]] to unclog a pipe. Here, Mario pieces together a Mini Paint Star and gains access to [[Cobalt Base]], where he participates in ''[[Snifit or Whiffit]]''. After this, Mario infiltrates [[Fort Cobalt]] to defeat | Next, Mario investigates the mystery of ghosts haunting the [[Dark Bloo Inn]], and explores [[Plum Park|the hotel's garden]] to find their Teapot to appease them. When he finds their teapot and wrings it out, he realizes that [[Petea Piranha]] was inside it and now has to fight them. After this is done, he appeases the Toads and goes to [[Violet Passage]], where he helps out the yellow Rescue Squad while on a pirate ship. The Rescue Squad goes to the shrunken [[Sacred Forest]] to unclog a pipe. Here, Mario pieces together a Mini Paint Star and gains access to [[Cobalt Base]], where he participates in ''[[Snifit or Whiffit]]''. After this, Mario infiltrates [[Fort Cobalt]] to defeat {{Ludwig}} in his [[Super Ludship]] and [[Super Ludsub]]. The recovered blue Big Paint Star repaints the ocean at Violet Passage. | ||
===Purple Big Paint Star=== | ===Purple Big Paint Star=== | ||
With the ocean restored, Mario has to join a ship crew and venture to [[Fortune Island]] to find the purple Big Paint Star. Using clues left behind by a [[legendary captain]], they pass through the [[Lost Sea]] and solve all its challenges. They stop at [[Vortex Island]] to calm down a whirlpool, then help out a [[lighthouse keeper]] on [[Lighthouse Island]] to light the way to Fortune Island. Mario makes use of the [[parallel world]] on all three islands to find the treasure but is confronted by | With the ocean restored, Mario has to join a ship crew and venture to [[Fortune Island]] to find the purple Big Paint Star. Using clues left behind by a [[legendary captain]], they pass through the [[Lost Sea]] and solve all its challenges. They stop at [[Vortex Island]] to calm down a whirlpool, then help out a [[lighthouse keeper]] on [[Lighthouse Island]] to light the way to Fortune Island. Mario makes use of the [[parallel world]] on all three islands to find the treasure but is confronted by {{Wendy}} on Fortune Island before he can collect it. Defeating Wendy and collecting the Big Paint Star repaints a sinkhole at [[Mustard Café]], which the café's owner falls into. | ||
===Orange Big Paint Star=== | ===Orange Big Paint Star=== | ||
After rescuing the café owner from the hole, including escaping a Snifit jail, Mario hears of the Sunset Express train stuck at Kiwano Temple. The blue Rescue Squad help fix the broken tracks, only for the train to be damaged by a [[Thwomp]]. The Toads push the train to [[Toad Trainworks]], where Mario repairs it. Next, the train goes to [[Tangerino Grill]], where Mario cooks [[Mamma Mia Pizza|pizza]] for the Toads, and serves [[steak]] to a VIP customer who is later revealed to be | After rescuing the café owner from the hole, including escaping a Snifit jail, Mario hears of the Sunset Express train stuck at Kiwano Temple. The blue Rescue Squad help fix the broken tracks, only for the train to be damaged by a [[Thwomp]]. The Toads push the train to [[Toad Trainworks]], where Mario repairs it. Next, the train goes to [[Tangerino Grill]], where Mario cooks [[Mamma Mia Pizza|pizza]] for the Toads, and serves [[steak]] to a VIP customer who is later revealed to be {{Larry}}. Larry hijacks the Sunset Express, but Mario defeats him with the help of the Toad train conductor. The train stops at [[Starlight Cape]], where Huey makes a wish for the orange Big Paint Star; once it is granted, the Big Paint Star restores an unpainted [[Draggadon]] at Marmalade Valley. | ||
===Green Big Paint Star=== | ===Green Big Paint Star=== | ||
After taming him, Mario guides Draggadon through [[Redpepper Volcano]] and platforms his way through [[Redpepper Crater]] to its hot spring. After returning to Tangerino Grill to get the Magnifying Glass Thing, he battles Kamek in the Sacred Forest. This opens a path to the [[Green Energy Plant]], where Mario ventures into a ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''-like world to find a Mini Paint Star. He assembles the last members of the red Rescue Squad at [[Mossrock Theater]], and visits [[the Emerald Circus]], at which he meets | After taming him, Mario guides Draggadon through [[Redpepper Volcano]] and platforms his way through [[Redpepper Crater]] to its hot spring. After returning to Tangerino Grill to get the Magnifying Glass Thing, he battles Kamek in the Sacred Forest. This opens a path to the [[Green Energy Plant]], where Mario ventures into a ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''-like world to find a Mini Paint Star. He assembles the last members of the red Rescue Squad at [[Mossrock Theater]], and visits [[the Emerald Circus]], at which he meets {{Lemmy}}. Mario defeats Lemmy atop the circus tent and saves the green Big Paint Star, which then flies somewhere unknown and paints [[Luigi]]'s kart. | ||
===Black Bowser's Castle=== | ===Black Bowser's Castle=== | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' is an action-adventure RPG that elaborates on the mechanics of ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. Each level requires Mario to collect a [[Mini Paint Star]] or a [[Big Paint Star]] to progress. Some levels contain multiple Mini Paint Stars, though Mario can only collect one at a time. When Mario collects a Mini Paint Star, it opens up the world map and flies to an unpainted area. It then colors in the area, which unlocks a course to explore. Big Paint Stars are only found in the Boss Battles against the Koopalings (excluding | ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' is an action-adventure RPG that elaborates on the mechanics of ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. Each level requires Mario to collect a [[Mini Paint Star]] or a [[Big Paint Star]] to progress. Some levels contain multiple Mini Paint Stars, though Mario can only collect one at a time. When Mario collects a Mini Paint Star, it opens up the world map and flies to an unpainted area. It then colors in the area, which unlocks a course to explore. Big Paint Stars are only found in the Boss Battles against the Koopalings (excluding {{Roy}}); when collected, they repaint a major area needed to progress in the game. Although ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' uses a world map much like its predecessor, there is no concrete distinction of worlds or chapters in the game, unlike the previous installments in the ''Paper Mario'' series. Each Big Paint Star requires the player to complete multiple courses across Prism Island, and not all of them match the color of the Big Paint Star. Additionally, the player is free to explore any of the previously unlocked courses at any time, and may need to do so to obtian any missing [[Battle Card (Paper Mario: Color Splash)#Thing Card|Thing]]s. | ||
The Paint Hammer is the main new mechanic in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'', and can be used on the overworld to repaint colorless spots, characters, and items. It requires paint to use, which is divided up into blue, yellow, and red paint on the top left of the screen. Paint can be found by hitting overworld objects, defeating enemies, repainting colorless spots, or by sitting in the [[Prisma Fountain]]. Each time the player uses their hammer on the overworld (including when not repainting colorless spots), they will lose a bit of paint, and will be unable to repaint any more spots once they run out of paint. At the start of the game, Mario can only hold 100 units of paint, but this capacity can be increased by collecting Hammer Scraps to fill the player's EXP bar. Hammer Scraps exist in four different varieties and are worth either 1 point, 5 points, 10 points, or 20 points, depending on how shiny they are; when enough are collected to fill the player's EXP bar completely, the player will be able to carry more paint at once. However, each upgrade increases the player's capacity by a smaller amount than the last time, and the upgrades will stop once the player's paint storage capacity reaches 600 units. Hammer Scraps are only found by defeating enemies in combat. | The Paint Hammer is the main new mechanic in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'', and can be used on the overworld to repaint colorless spots, characters, and items. It requires paint to use, which is divided up into blue, yellow, and red paint on the top left of the screen. Paint can be found by hitting overworld objects, defeating enemies, repainting colorless spots, or by sitting in the [[Prisma Fountain]]. Each time the player uses their hammer on the overworld (including when not repainting colorless spots), they will lose a bit of paint, and will be unable to repaint any more spots once they run out of paint. At the start of the game, Mario can only hold 100 units of paint, but this capacity can be increased by collecting Hammer Scraps to fill the player's EXP bar. Hammer Scraps exist in four different varieties and are worth either 1 point, 5 points, 10 points, or 20 points, depending on how shiny they are; when enough are collected to fill the player's EXP bar completely, the player will be able to carry more paint at once. However, each upgrade increases the player's capacity by a smaller amount than the last time, and the upgrades will stop once the player's paint storage capacity reaches 600 units. Hammer Scraps are only found by defeating enemies in combat. | ||
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|[[File:PMCS Morton.png|130px]] | |[[File:PMCS Morton.png|130px]] | ||
| | |{{Morton}} | ||
|The guardian of the red [[Big Paint Star]], battled atop [[the Crimson Tower]]. Morton calls in two Shy Guys with a pedestal and stands atop it during his battle. Once Mario defeats the two Shy Guys and knocks away the pedestal with a hammer attack, Morton pulls out a flaming hammer, which has to be countered with the Fire Extinguisher Thing. | |The guardian of the red [[Big Paint Star]], battled atop [[the Crimson Tower]]. Morton calls in two Shy Guys with a pedestal and stands atop it during his battle. Once Mario defeats the two Shy Guys and knocks away the pedestal with a hammer attack, Morton pulls out a flaming hammer, which has to be countered with the Fire Extinguisher Thing. | ||
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|[[File:PMCS Iggy.png|90px|center]] | |[[File:PMCS Iggy.png|90px|center]] | ||
| | |{{Iggy}} | ||
|Iggy is fought in [[the Golden Coliseum]] as part of a "Battle Royal" event. In battle, Iggy rides a chariot, driving away when Mario tries to attack. Mario has to use the Bone Thing and have Princess destroy Iggy's chariot, as well as the [[Chariot Bro]] and [[Chariot Snifit]] accompanying him. Once Iggy is defeated, Mario is rewarded with the yellow Big Paint Star. | |Iggy is fought in [[the Golden Coliseum]] as part of a "Battle Royal" event. In battle, Iggy rides a chariot, driving away when Mario tries to attack. Mario has to use the Bone Thing and have Princess destroy Iggy's chariot, as well as the [[Chariot Bro]] and [[Chariot Snifit]] accompanying him. Once Iggy is defeated, Mario is rewarded with the yellow Big Paint Star. | ||
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|[[File:PMCS Ludwig.png|100px|center]] | |[[File:PMCS Ludwig.png|100px|center]] | ||
| | |{{Ludwig}} | ||
|Ludwig is found in [[Fort Cobalt]] with the blue Big Paint Star. He rides the [[Super Ludship]], which is invulnerable to attacks; Mario must reflect Ludwig's projectiles with [[Tail]] attacks to destroy the ship. However, Ludwig resurfaces in the [[Super Ludsub]], hiding in the water and firing missiles. The Balloons Thing must be used to lift the sub out of the water. | |Ludwig is found in [[Fort Cobalt]] with the blue Big Paint Star. He rides the [[Super Ludship]], which is invulnerable to attacks; Mario must reflect Ludwig's projectiles with [[Tail]] attacks to destroy the ship. However, Ludwig resurfaces in the [[Super Ludsub]], hiding in the water and firing missiles. The Balloons Thing must be used to lift the sub out of the water. | ||
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|[[File:PMCS Wendy.png|100px|center]] | |[[File:PMCS Wendy.png|100px|center]] | ||
| | |{{Wendy}} | ||
|As the boss of [[Fortune Island]], Wendy protects the purple Big Paint Star. She attacks by throwing enemies and coins at Mario, eventually preparing a giant ring to trap him. If Mario uses the Instant Camera Thing, he prints out a picture of himself, which Wendy attacks instead. | |As the boss of [[Fortune Island]], Wendy protects the purple Big Paint Star. She attacks by throwing enemies and coins at Mario, eventually preparing a giant ring to trap him. If Mario uses the Instant Camera Thing, he prints out a picture of himself, which Wendy attacks instead. | ||
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|[[File:PMCS Larry.png|120px|center]] | |[[File:PMCS Larry.png|120px|center]] | ||
| | |{{Larry}} | ||
|Larry is fought on the [[Sunset Express]] while it is heading to [[Starlight Cape]]. A Shy Guy supplies Larry with healing hearts through the smokestack, as the Sunset Express's conductor goes down to the cabin to stop it. Once the Shy Guy is defeated, Mario can plug the smokestack with the Cork Thing, making Larry vulnerable. After Larry is defeated, the conductor takes control of the train again and stops near the orange Big Paint Star at Starlight Cape. | |Larry is fought on the [[Sunset Express]] while it is heading to [[Starlight Cape]]. A Shy Guy supplies Larry with healing hearts through the smokestack, as the Sunset Express's conductor goes down to the cabin to stop it. Once the Shy Guy is defeated, Mario can plug the smokestack with the Cork Thing, making Larry vulnerable. After Larry is defeated, the conductor takes control of the train again and stops near the orange Big Paint Star at Starlight Cape. | ||
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|[[File:PMCS Lemmy.png|80px|center]] | |[[File:PMCS Lemmy.png|80px|center]] | ||
| | |{{Lemmy}} | ||
|As a performer at [[the Emerald Circus]], Lemmy battles Mario on top of the circus tent while guarding the green Big Paint Star. Lemmy is the only Koopaling that requires two Things to be weakened; while he is spinning on the Wonder Ball, Mario has to use the Disco Ball Thing to distract him, then pop the ball with the Ice Pick Thing. | |As a performer at [[the Emerald Circus]], Lemmy battles Mario on top of the circus tent while guarding the green Big Paint Star. Lemmy is the only Koopaling that requires two Things to be weakened; while he is spinning on the Wonder Ball, Mario has to use the Disco Ball Thing to distract him, then pop the ball with the Ice Pick Thing. | ||
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|[[File:PMCS Roy.png|110px|center]] | |[[File:PMCS Roy.png|110px|center]] | ||
| | |{{Roy}} | ||
|Roy is the only Koopaling that does not guard a Big Paint Star; instead, he is fought at the beginning of [[Black Bowser's Castle]]. Roy steals all of Mario's paint and shoots it back at him through a cannon, causing unique status effects. After taking enough damage, Roy mixes the paint together and covers the room in black paint; this can be removed with the Washing Machine Thing. | |Roy is the only Koopaling that does not guard a Big Paint Star; instead, he is fought at the beginning of [[Black Bowser's Castle]]. Roy steals all of Mario's paint and shoots it back at him through a cannon, causing unique status effects. After taking enough damage, Roy mixes the paint together and covers the room in black paint; this can be removed with the Washing Machine Thing. | ||
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![[File:PMCS Light Blue Yoshi.png|75px]] | ![[File:PMCS Light Blue Yoshi.png|75px]] | ||
|[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s | |[[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s | ||
|Yoshis that appear in [[The Emerald Circus]]. If Mario tries to open the cage they are in, they will eat him and spit him out. After | |Yoshis that appear in [[The Emerald Circus]]. If Mario tries to open the cage they are in, they will eat him and spit him out. After {{Lemmy}} flees the stage, they escape the cage they are in. During a battle on the stage, one of them may pop out from behind the curtains and try to eat Mario. If Mario does not block this, he loses his next card. | ||
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|style="background:ivory"|[[File:PMCS The Golden Coliseum dressing room 1.png|300px]] | |style="background:ivory"|[[File:PMCS The Golden Coliseum dressing room 1.png|300px]] | ||
|style="background:ivory"|'''[[The Golden Coliseum]]''' | |style="background:ivory"|'''[[The Golden Coliseum]]''' | ||
|style="background:ivory"|An ancient coliseum. Mario participates in a Battle Royal held by | |style="background:ivory"|An ancient coliseum. Mario participates in a Battle Royal held by {{Iggy}}, the boss of the area. | ||
|style="background:ivory"|[[Bone (Thing)|Bone]]<br>[[Ice Pick]]<br>[[Bottle Opener]] | |style="background:ivory"|[[Bone (Thing)|Bone]]<br>[[Ice Pick]]<br>[[Bottle Opener]] | ||
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|style="background:aliceblue"|[[File:PMCS Fort Cobalt Rescue Squad Toads 8-17.png|300px]] | |style="background:aliceblue"|[[File:PMCS Fort Cobalt Rescue Squad Toads 8-17.png|300px]] | ||
|style="background:aliceblue"|'''[[Fort Cobalt]]''' | |style="background:aliceblue"|'''[[Fort Cobalt]]''' | ||
|style="background:aliceblue"|A training area for [[Shy Guy]]s. Many blue [[Rescue Squad]] members are found here, during their attempts to infiltrate the base. | |style="background:aliceblue"|A training area for [[Shy Guy]]s. Many blue [[Rescue Squad]] members are found here, during their attempts to infiltrate the base. {{Ludwig}} acts as the boss, fighting Mario from both a [[Super Ludship|boat]] and [[Super Ludsub|submarine]]. | ||
|style="background:aliceblue"|[[Basin (Thing)|Basin]] | |style="background:aliceblue"|[[Basin (Thing)|Basin]] | ||
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|style="background:oldlace"|[[File:PMCS Sunset Express Rescue Squad Toad 1.png|300px]] | |style="background:oldlace"|[[File:PMCS Sunset Express Rescue Squad Toad 1.png|300px]] | ||
|style="background:oldlace"|'''[[Sunset Express]]''' | |style="background:oldlace"|'''[[Sunset Express]]''' | ||
|style="background:oldlace"|A runaway train, hijacked by | |style="background:oldlace"|A runaway train, hijacked by {{Larry}}. Mario acquires many members of the red [[Rescue Squad]] while making his way to the front of the train. | ||
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|[[Ring (projectile)|Golden ring]] | |[[Ring (projectile)|Golden ring]] | ||
|A gold ring thrown by | |A gold ring thrown by {{Wendy}} during her boss fight. | ||
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*''[[Mario Party 8]]'': The Five Fun Guys troupe name originates from the Mario and Toad team name featured in this game.<ref>McWhertor, Michael (June 23, 2016). [https://www.polygon.com/2016/6/23/12014436/nintendo-paper-mario-color-splash-gamergate Nintendo denies ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' makes jokes about 'online hate campaign']. Polygon. Retrieved July 26, 2017.</ref> | *''[[Mario Party 8]]'': The Five Fun Guys troupe name originates from the Mario and Toad team name featured in this game.<ref>McWhertor, Michael (June 23, 2016). [https://www.polygon.com/2016/6/23/12014436/nintendo-paper-mario-color-splash-gamergate Nintendo denies ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' makes jokes about 'online hate campaign']. Polygon. Retrieved July 26, 2017.</ref> | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'': Iggy taunts Mario by slapping his behind, like in this game. A [[Junior Clown Car]], which is shown to be [[Koopa Clown Car]] in concept art, is seen in the back room of [[The Emerald Circus]]. | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'': Iggy taunts Mario by slapping his behind, like in this game. A [[Junior Clown Car]], which is shown to be [[Koopa Clown Car]] in concept art, is seen in the back room of [[The Emerald Circus]]. | ||
*''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'': Many of this game's elements and physics return. Photographs of the [[Yoshi Sphinx]], a location in [[World 2 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 2]], and [[Hither Thither Hill]] can be seen on the left wall in Dark Bloo Inn's lobby. Also, sound effects from this game are recycled. The music for Bowser's introduction is also the same music used for his introduction from the same game. When Mario gets a Big Paint Star, the music that plays when the area's color is restored is the same theme that plays when the flashbacks explaining how each of the bosses in that game got their respective [[Royal Stickers]]. Also, there are plenty of music tracks from this game that are remixed. The Koopalings' introduction themes were also taken from the Warning themes for the "Sticker Star" boss introductions. [[Snifit or Whiffit]] is also taken from this game as well. The fight against | *''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'': Many of this game's elements and physics return. Photographs of the [[Yoshi Sphinx]], a location in [[World 2 (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)|World 2]], and [[Hither Thither Hill]] can be seen on the left wall in Dark Bloo Inn's lobby. Also, sound effects from this game are recycled. The music for Bowser's introduction is also the same music used for his introduction from the same game. When Mario gets a Big Paint Star, the music that plays when the area's color is restored is the same theme that plays when the flashbacks explaining how each of the bosses in that game got their respective [[Royal Stickers]]. Also, there are plenty of music tracks from this game that are remixed. The Koopalings' introduction themes were also taken from the Warning themes for the "Sticker Star" boss introductions. [[Snifit or Whiffit]] is also taken from this game as well. The fight against {{Wendy}} is a music-based fight similar to the [[Gooper Blooper]] battle in this game. Huey turning into a battle card mirrors [[Kersti]] turning into a sticker. | ||
*[[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]: Luigi appears driving a [[Standard Kart]] modeled after the ones from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. Additionally, the "Luigi's death stare" meme, which originated from that game, is referenced. Also, the title theme and the countdown timer to begin racing are taken from this game as well. [[Rainbow Road]] appears in the game and the music of that course is a remix from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''. When Luigi decides to floor it to rush to the castle despite its creepy appearance, he states that they should be careful because [[Lakitu]] will not save them this time around, alluding to how various characters in the ''Mario Kart'' series, if caught in various hazards (falling into water, quicksand, lava, or bottomless pits), are fished out by Lakitu and brought back onto the main course. After being beaten, Bowser asks Mario if he's at Black Bowser's Castle because they have a kart race scheduled for the day, referencing the [[Bowser's Castle#Mario Kart series|Bowser's Castle]] tracks in the series. Just before leaving Black Bowser's Castle in the ending, Luigi reassures Mario that Huey is alright, mentioning that he fell off Rainbow Road lots of times, alluding to the difficulty of the courses in the game. | *[[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]: Luigi appears driving a [[Standard Kart]] modeled after the ones from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. Additionally, the "Luigi's death stare" meme, which originated from that game, is referenced. Also, the title theme and the countdown timer to begin racing are taken from this game as well. [[Rainbow Road]] appears in the game and the music of that course is a remix from ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''. When Luigi decides to floor it to rush to the castle despite its creepy appearance, he states that they should be careful because [[Lakitu]] will not save them this time around, alluding to how various characters in the ''Mario Kart'' series, if caught in various hazards (falling into water, quicksand, lava, or bottomless pits), are fished out by Lakitu and brought back onto the main course. After being beaten, Bowser asks Mario if he's at Black Bowser's Castle because they have a kart race scheduled for the day, referencing the [[Bowser's Castle#Mario Kart series|Bowser's Castle]] tracks in the series. Just before leaving Black Bowser's Castle in the ending, Luigi reassures Mario that Huey is alright, mentioning that he fell off Rainbow Road lots of times, alluding to the difficulty of the courses in the game. | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'': Similar to the ending of this game, the Koopalings and Bowser's last appearance before the credits was them and their already damaged airship crash landing. Unlike in this game, however, it crashing was not Bowser's fault, as it got hit by a stray firework. Morton Koopa Jr. has his Hammer (based on Mario's) and Roy Koopa has his Bill Blaster for their respective fights. | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'': Similar to the ending of this game, the Koopalings and Bowser's last appearance before the credits was them and their already damaged airship crash landing. Unlike in this game, however, it crashing was not Bowser's fault, as it got hit by a stray firework. Morton Koopa Jr. has his Hammer (based on Mario's) and Roy Koopa has his Bill Blaster for their respective fights. | ||