Biff Atlas
| Biff Atlas | |
|---|---|
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| Full name | Biff Atlas, the Bodybuilder |
| Age | 26 |
| Biography | This kind body builder loves muscles and lilies. Why lilies? They symbolize purity. |
| Room | Rec Room |
| HP | 100 |
| Heart quote | Look at this buffness! I'm huge! How'd you like to be my punching bag, weakling? |
Biff Atlas is an optional portrait ghost in Luigi's Mansion and its remake. He is a weightlifter with a muscular turquoise body, a rectangular head with a blond flattop, a chin with a small cleft, a muscular body, and green eyes. Biff Atlas wears a red tank top, reddish brown wristbands with yellow stripes, a brown belt with a gold buckle, and purple pants around his tail. Biff loves lilies, reflected in his platinum frame in the remake only. Biff's portrait number in the Gallery is 16.[1]
When Luigi enters the Rec Room, Biff is focused on lifting a barbell, choosing not to attack him. If left alone, Biff struggles lifting the barbell but manages to succeed after a while if left alone, but the barbell can hurt Luigi upon being put down. Luigi can attack Biff by hitting a punching bag at him, angering Biff, who begins to swing his arms at Luigi, costing the latter twenty HP if hit. After the second hit, Biff attacks quicker, then after a third time, Biff collapses on the floor, exposing his heart and becoming vulnerable to the Poltergust 3000. If Biff is not caught in a single attempt, he resumes to his activity, though only a single hit from a punching bag leaves him vulnerable. After Biff is captured, a green treasure chest with money appears. Later on, a bust of Biff can be seen in The Artist's Studio.
Gallery[edit]
Luigi's Mansion[edit]
Artwork from Luigi's Mansion
Screenshot from Luigi's Mansion
Bronze frame (GameCube version)
Silver frame (GameCube version)
Gold frame (GameCube version)
Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)[edit]
Bronze frame (3DS version)
Silver frame (3DS version)
Gold frame (3DS version)
Platinum frame (3DS version)
Naming[edit]
Biff Atlas' first name is derived from the slang term "biff," meaning "to hit," while his last name is based on "Atlas," a titan in Greek mythology who was forced to hold up the sky.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マッディー Maddī |
Possibly a portmanteau of "muscle" and "buddy" | [?] | |
| French | Bob Atlas, Le Culturiste | Bob Atlas, The Bodybuilder | [?] | |
| German | Mister Astral-Universum, Muckibudengänger | Mr. Astral Universe, Gym Rat (his title is a reference to the Mr. Universe bodybuilding contests) | [?] | |
| Italian | Big Tozzo, il palestrato | Big Stocky ("Tozzo" means "stocky" in Italian), the gymnast | [?] | |
| Spanish | Borja, el culturista | Borja, the Bodybuilder | [?] |
References[edit]
- ^ RetroArchive (January 25, 2023). Luigi's Mansion - Full Gallery Portraits Showcase (Bronze, Silver & Gold) (06:08). YouTube.
