Gaugau

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  • Specific level appearances

The title of this article is official, but it comes from a Japanese source.
If an acceptable English name is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.

Gaugau
Color artwork of Gaugau
A Gaugau in Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
First appearance Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 (1994)
Latest appearance Wario Land II (1998)

Gaugau are aggressive, bandana-clad, wolf-like creatures (described as "rats" by Prima Games[1]) that appear as enemies in the Wario Land series. They are members of the Black Sugar Gang, and are often found in the vicinity of other members, such as D.D. and Guragura. Their usual method of attacking is by throwing various projectiles at Wario.

History[edit]

Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3[edit]

In Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, Gaugau make their first appearance in Course No.03. They wield throwing knives, which they will toss at Wario when he gets in range. When Wario gets hit, he will regress to Small Wario, or lose a life. When the knife hits a wall, it will stick there for a moment and then disappear. Wario can jump on knives and use them as stepping stones.

Wario Land II[edit]

Gaugau in Wario Land II (Game Boy Color).

Gaugau reappear in Wario Land II. In this game, they are stationary enemies, always seen leaning out of windows. When Wario gets too close to their windows, they will start throwing bottles at him. One hit of these bottles will cause Wario to lose coins and be tossed backwards. Gaugau are usually present in sections where the player has to climb narrow platforms, meaning their bottles' knockback will cause Wario to fall off.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten[edit]

ガウガウ (JP) / Gaugau (EN)
A Gaugau from Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3.
Original text (Japanese) Translation
出身しゅっしん 海賊かいぞく Place of origin Pirate
性格せいかく いのちらず Disposition Reckless
登場とうじょうゲーム ランド3 Game appearances Land 3
ナイフげは百発百中ひゃっばつひゃくちゅう

ブラックシュガーだん一番いちばんのナイフ使つかい。とくげナイフのわぎはすばらしい。ワリオといえども、真正面ましょうめんからの体当たいあたりは危険きけんうしろにわやってやっつけよう。[2]

His knife-throwing always hits the bull's-eye

He is the best knife user in the Black Sugar Gang. His throwing knife technique is particularly impressive. It is dangerous to hit him head-on, even as Wario. Go behind him and take him out.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Note(s) Ref.
Japanese ガウガウ
Gaugau
Japanese onomatopoeia for wolves growling [3][4][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "On the second level of Mount Teapot, you can find two rats at the end who throw knives at you." – Campbell, Stuart (May 5, 1999). Game Boy Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. ISBN 0-7615-2085-6. Page 96.
  2. ^ a b 1994. 「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 51.
  3. ^ Kazuki Motoyama (6 Oct. 1994). Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land 1. KC Deluxe (Japanese). ISBN 4-06-319539-2. Page 7.
  4. ^ Wario Land 2: Nusumareta Zaihō Shogakukan guide. Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 79.