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'''[[Mario]]''' is the main character of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. His history spans decades of media primarily in video games, but it also includes cartoons, books, and other promotional materials. Though Mario is usually the main protagonist in his appearances, he has also played other roles across his history with ranging significance, such as a captive that needs to be rescued (such as in ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'', ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', and ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'') and a minor supporting character (such as in several games of the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]] and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''). He has even served the role of a villain very rarely, such as in ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' | '''[[Mario]]''' is the main character of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. His history spans decades of media primarily in video games, but it also includes cartoons, books, and other promotional materials. Though Mario is usually the main protagonist in his appearances, he has also played other roles across his history with ranging significance, such as a captive that needs to be rescued (such as in ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'', ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', and ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'') and a minor supporting character (such as in several games of the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]] and ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''). He has even served the role of a villain very rarely, such as in ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:Stork and Babies Artwork - Yoshi's New Island.png|thumb|150px|The [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' games]] show Mario's and Luigi's twin births through a stork delivery, a {{wp|White stork#Storks and delivery of babies|reference to European folklore}}.]] | [[File:Stork and Babies Artwork - Yoshi's New Island.png|thumb|150px|The [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' games]] show Mario's and Luigi's twin births through a stork delivery, a {{wp|White stork#Storks and delivery of babies|reference to European folklore}}.]] | ||
''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' depicts Mario's beginnings by delivery of a [[stork]] at nearly the same time as Luigi, suggesting a twin birth. ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' is usually considered as one of the first media chronologically in Mario's history, but a few other sources, usually older than ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', depict different beginnings. In ''[[Super Mario Momotarō]]'', for instance, two elderly [[Hammer Bro]]thers have found and raised Mario, who emerged out of a peach that has fallen from the sky. Mario here resembles his older self, although smaller and without a cap. The story in ''Super Mario Momotarō'', however, is a retelling of a popular Japanese fairy tale and may have no actual bearing on Mario's history. The ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'' comic entitled "[[Family Album "The Early Years"|Family Album 'The Early Years']]" is another early medium that depicts Mario's childhood. According to it, Mario has taken an early interest in plumbing, although frequently misbehaving, such as making [[Papa Mario|his father]]'s pipe emit bubbles instead of smoke. Mario is also adept at sports, scoring home runs in his neighborhood softball team. Mario at birth is shown to have full hair on the head and facial stubble that quickly became a mustache. The comic also depicts Luigi as several years younger than Mario, whereas he is depicted as Mario's younger twin in the video games. | ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' depicts Mario's beginnings by delivery of a [[stork]] at nearly the same time as Luigi, suggesting a twin birth. ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' is usually considered as one of the first media chronologically in Mario's history, but a few other sources, usually older than ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', depict different beginnings. In ''[[Super Mario Momotarō]]'', for instance, two elderly [[Hammer Bro]]thers have found and raised Mario, who emerged out of a peach that has fallen from the sky. Mario here resembles his older self, although smaller and without a cap. The story in ''Super Mario Momotarō'', however, is a retelling of a popular Japanese fairy tale and may have no actual bearing on Mario's history. The ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'' comic entitled "[[Family Album "The Early Years"|Family Album 'The Early Years']]" is another early medium that depicts Mario's childhood. According to it, Mario has taken an early interest in plumbing, although frequently misbehaving, such as making [[Papa Mario|his father]]'s pipe emit bubbles instead of smoke. Mario is also adept at sports, scoring home runs in his neighborhood softball team. Mario at birth is shown to have full hair on the head and facial stubble that quickly became a mustache. The comic also depicts Luigi as several years younger than Mario, whereas he is depicted as Mario's younger twin in the video games. | ||
''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' is a later portrayal of Mario's childhood from [[Brooklyn]]. Family portraits and dialogue (such as [[ | ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' is a later portrayal of Mario's childhood from [[Brooklyn]]. Family portraits and dialogue (such as [[List of implied characters#Destiny Del Vecchio|Luigi's awkward recall of a friend from high school]]) indicate that they attended high school and graduated. From Mario and Luigi's room, Mario's hobbies include playing sports, playing retro video games, and collecting retro video game memorabilia. Before working as plumbers, Mario and Luigi worked in a construction company with [[Foreman Spike|Spike]] as their boss. They left their job to pursue their interests, though at an apparent cost, with Luigi claiming that they spent their life savings on their commercial and their father's criticizing their risky choices. | ||
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In ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', Mario is a carpenter who needs to rescue his girlfriend, [[Pauline|Lady]] (renamed Pauline in later games), from [[Donkey Kong]] at a [[Construction Site|construction site]]. Mario can [[jump]] over obstacles such as the [[barrel]]s Donkey Kong throws, or Mario can use [[hammer]]s to destroy the barrels and defeat other enemies. After defeating Donkey Kong in the [[100m|final level]], Mario is reunited with Lady. | In ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', Mario is a carpenter who needs to rescue his girlfriend, [[Pauline|Lady]] (renamed Pauline in later games), from [[Donkey Kong]] at a [[Construction Site|construction site]]. Mario can [[jump]] over obstacles such as the [[barrel]]s Donkey Kong throws, or Mario can use [[hammer]]s to destroy the barrels and defeat other enemies. After defeating Donkey Kong in the [[100m|final level]], Mario is reunited with Lady. | ||
In the [[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Game & Watch version]] of ''Donkey Kong'', the objective is the same as in the arcade version, but Mario must trigger a lever, causing a hook to appear. If Mario grabs the hook, a | In the [[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Game & Watch version]] of ''Donkey Kong'', the objective is the same as in the arcade version, but Mario must trigger a lever, causing a hook to appear. If Mario grabs the hook, a girder wire is removed and he is transported to the starting point. If Mario misses, he falls and loses a life. If Mario removes all the wires, he defeats Donkey Kong. | ||
===''Donkey Kong Jr.''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Jr.''=== | ||
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Mario is featured in ''Mario the Juggler'', a Game & Watch game based on the very first one, ''[[Ball]]''. | Mario is featured in ''Mario the Juggler'', a Game & Watch game based on the very first one, ''[[Ball]]''. | ||
In the Modern games of ''Game & Watch Gallery'' remakes, Mario also takes some roles previously taken by other characters. Other times, he is a non-playable character. In ''[[Fire (Game & Watch)|Fire]]'', for instance, he and Luigi rescue Toads, Yoshis, and [[Donkey Kong Jr.|Donkey Kong Jr]]s. from a fire. In another example, ''[[Chef]]'', [[Princess Peach]] must cooperate with Mario and Luigi to feed Yoshi. Mario and Luigi throw the food, and Peach can catch it in [[ | In the Modern games of ''Game & Watch Gallery'' remakes, Mario also takes some roles previously taken by other characters. Other times, he is a non-playable character. In ''[[Fire (Game & Watch)|Fire]]'', for instance, he and Luigi rescue Toads, Yoshis, and [[Donkey Kong Jr.|Donkey Kong Jr]]s. from a fire. In another example, ''[[Chef]]'', [[Princess Peach]] must cooperate with Mario and Luigi to feed Yoshi. Mario and Luigi throw the food, and Peach can catch it in [[Frying Pan|her pan]]. | ||
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In the NES game ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'', Mario faces off against [[Foreman Spike]] instead of Luigi. Mario can now defeat enemies by trapping them in [[drum (Wrecking Crew)|drum]]s. Mario can also wield the [[Golden Hammer]], which can smash any wall with a single swing. | In the NES game ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'', Mario faces off against [[Foreman Spike]] instead of Luigi. Mario can now defeat enemies by trapping them in [[drum (Wrecking Crew)|drum]]s. Mario can also wield the [[Golden Hammer]], which can smash any wall with a single swing. | ||
Unlike their | Unlike their sequel, ''[[Wrecking Crew '98]]'', these games have no specific plot. | ||
===''Wrecking Crew '98''=== | ===''Wrecking Crew '98''=== | ||
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In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Mario is invited to have a [[cake]] with [[Princess Peach]] at the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]], but he finds the castle taken over and Peach kidnapped by Bowser. In order to save Peach, Mario has to collect the castle's [[Power Star]]s to advance and defeat Bowser. Mario utilizes a larger variety of jumps and maneuvers, such as the [[Backward Somersault]], the [[Side Somersault]], and the [[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]], and while he can stomp enemies, he can also attack them by [[punch]]ing and [[kick]]ing. | In ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Mario is invited to have a [[cake]] with [[Princess Peach]] at the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]], but he finds the castle taken over and Peach kidnapped by Bowser. In order to save Peach, Mario has to collect the castle's [[Power Star]]s to advance and defeat Bowser. Mario utilizes a larger variety of jumps and maneuvers, such as the [[Backward Somersault]], the [[Side Somersault]], and the [[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]], and while he can stomp enemies, he can also attack them by [[punch]]ing and [[kick]]ing. | ||
In the game's remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', Mario is an unlockable character. He is invited to the Mushroom Castle for cake, along with [[Luigi]] and Wario. However, some time after they enter, Bowser overtakes the castle. The three are thrown behind locked doors, with Mario being sealed away by [[Goomboss]], who keeps the [[Mario Key|key to his door]]. Yoshi can unlock Mario's door once he defeats Goomboss. Mario is required to rescue Luigi. The player also needs Mario to complete the game, as he is the only character that Bowser allows to enter the [[Bowser in the Sky|final level]] to rescue Peach. Mario has good stats, with decent power and [[swim]]ming, the best speed, and, by extension, the best jump height and distance (excluding Luigi's Backward Somersault). His special ability is the balloon-floating power gained by the [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]]. Mario can also use the feather, the remake equivalent of the [[Wing Cap]], which gives him more special abilities than the other characters. Mario is also the only character that can wall-kick. Other characters can transform into Mario, gaining his appearance but not his voice, by putting on [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]]. Mario can transform into Luigi and Wario this way but not into Yoshi. | In the game's remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', Mario is an unlockable character. He is invited to the Mushroom Castle for cake, along with [[Luigi]] and Wario. However, some time after they enter, Bowser overtakes the castle. The three are thrown behind locked doors, with Mario being sealed away by [[Goomboss]], who keeps the [[Mario's Key|key to his door]]. Yoshi can unlock Mario's door once he defeats Goomboss. Mario is required to rescue Luigi. The player also needs Mario to complete the game, as he is the only character that Bowser allows to enter the [[Bowser in the Sky|final level]] to rescue Peach. Mario has good stats, with decent power and [[swim]]ming, the best speed, and, by extension, the best jump height and distance (excluding Luigi's Backward Somersault). His special ability is the balloon-floating power gained by the [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]]. Mario can also use the feather, the remake equivalent of the [[Wing Cap]], which gives him more special abilities than the other characters. Mario is also the only character that can wall-kick. Other characters can transform into Mario, gaining his appearance but not his voice, by putting on [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]]. Mario can transform into Luigi and Wario this way but not into Yoshi. | ||
Later in ''Super Mario 64 DS'', Mario can catch [[Rabbit#Super_Mario_64_DS|various pink rabbits]] to unlock side [[minigame]]s. Mario is featured in the following minigames: | Later in ''Super Mario 64 DS'', Mario can catch [[Rabbit#Super_Mario_64_DS|various pink rabbits]] to unlock side [[minigame]]s. Mario is featured in the following minigames: | ||
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*[[Memory Master]] — Mario is one of the matchable cards. | *[[Memory Master]] — Mario is one of the matchable cards. | ||
*[[Super Mario Slot]] — This is similar to Mario Slot. | *[[Super Mario Slot]] — This is similar to Mario Slot. | ||
{{media table | {{media table | ||
|file1=SM64 Mario It's-a me Mario.oga | |file1=SM64 Mario It's-a me Mario.oga | ||
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[[File:SMS Clean Mario FLUDD Pose Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Mario with FLUDD on his back]] | [[File:SMS Clean Mario FLUDD Pose Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.85|Mario with FLUDD on his back]] | ||
{{quote|Super Mario Sunshine! Wahoo!|Mario|Super Mario Sunshine}} | {{quote|Super Mario Sunshine! Wahoo!|Mario|Super Mario Sunshine}} | ||
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario, Princess Peach, and [[Toadsworth]] arrive at [[Isle Delfino]], where Mario is framed for polluting the island and disrupting the sunlight and is sentenced to clean it and collect [[Shine Sprite]]s. Mario meets a new machine called [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]] and discovers that [[Shadow Mario]], using a stolen [[Magic Paintbrush]], is behind the pollution. Shadow Mario attempts a few times to kidnap Peach, and Mario later discovers that he is [[Bowser Jr.]] in disguise, who accuses Mario of stealing his mom, Peach. Mario does eventually meet and fight Bowser and Bowser Jr. in [[Corona Mountain]] to rescue Peach and restore Isle Delfino to normal. | In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario, Princess Peach, and [[Toadsworth]] arrive at [[Isle Delfino]], where Mario is framed for polluting the island and disrupting the sunlight and is sentenced to clean it and collect [[Shine Sprite]]s. Mario meets a new machine called [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]] and discovers that [[Shadow Mario]], using a stolen [[magic brush|Magic Paintbrush]], is behind the pollution. Shadow Mario attempts a few times to kidnap Peach, and Mario later discovers that he is [[Bowser Jr.]] in disguise, who accuses Mario of stealing his mom, Peach. Mario does eventually meet and fight Bowser and Bowser Jr. in [[Corona Mountain]] to rescue Peach and restore Isle Delfino to normal. | ||
With FLUDD, Mario can spray [[water]] at enemies and clear [[goop]]; the Expansion Nozzles for FLUDD can make Mario hover in the air for a short while, make him run at a turbo speed, or rocket him high in the air, although Mario can hold only one Expansion Nozzle at a time. Water for FLUDD can be refilled at any body of water in the game or with [[Water Bottle]]s. Mario can also ride Yoshis. In the secret levels of the game, Shadow Mario takes FLUDD away from Mario, leaving him with only his basic jumping abilities and the [[Ground Pound]] to beat the | With FLUDD, Mario can spray [[water]] at enemies and clear [[goop]]; the Expansion Nozzles for FLUDD can make Mario hover in the air for a short while, make him run at a turbo speed, or rocket him high in the air, although Mario can hold only one Expansion Nozzle at a time. Water for FLUDD can be refilled at any body of water in the game or with [[Water Bottle]]s. Mario can also ride Yoshis. In the secret levels of the game, Shadow Mario takes FLUDD away from Mario, leaving him with only his basic jumping abilities and the [[Ground Pound]] to beat the stages. When Mario loses his cap in ''Super Mario Sunshine'', he takes damage from the sun. | ||
===''New Super Mario Bros.''=== | ===''New Super Mario Bros.''=== | ||
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==''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''== | ==''Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!''== | ||
[[File:Mario and Luigi surrounded by the mushroom people.png|thumb|Mario and Luigi surrounded by mushroom people]] | [[File:Mario and Luigi surrounded by the mushroom people.png|thumb|Mario and Luigi surrounded by mushroom people]] | ||
The feature-length anime adaption of ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', portrays Mario and Luigi as [[grocery]] store workers. Mario has his video game hijacked, and he notices Princess Peach. She escapes the TV set, pleads for help, and gets kidnapped by [[Bowser]], dropping her [[Brooch]]. Mario quickly is attracted to her, and he and Luigi, while also traveling to the kingdom for riches, eventually follow [[Kibidango]] into a series of [[Warp Pipe|pipe]]s and explore the Mushroom Kingdom to search for Peach. | The feature-length anime adaption of ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''[[Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!]]'', portrays Mario and Luigi as [[grocery]] store workers. Mario has his video game hijacked, and he notices Princess Peach. She escapes the TV set, pleads for help, and gets kidnapped by [[Bowser]], dropping her [[Brooch]]. Mario quickly is attracted to her, and he and Luigi, while also traveling to the kingdom for riches, eventually follow [[Haru-ōji|Kibidango]] into a series of [[Warp Pipe|pipe]]s and explore the Mushroom Kingdom to search for Peach. | ||
==''Golf: Japan Course'' / ''Golf: U.S. Course''== | ==''Golf: Japan Course'' / ''Golf: U.S. Course''== | ||
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==DIC cartoons== | ==DIC cartoons== | ||
In the ''Super Mario'' cartoons produced by [[DIC Entertainment]], Mario and Luigi are shown to be plumbers from [[Brooklyn]]. According to the first two animated series, Mario and Luigi arrived in the Mushroom Kingdom while out on a house call; they are shown working on a bathtub in an old woman's house when they are suddenly sucked down the drain, transporting them to the Mushroom Kingdom, where they save Princess Toadstool from King Koopa for the first time. The series depicts Mario as the pasta-loving older brother of Luigi. | In the ''Super Mario'' cartoons produced by [[DIC Entertainment]], Mario and Luigi are shown to be plumbers from [[Brooklyn]]. According to the first two animated series, Mario and Luigi arrived in the Mushroom Kingdom while out on a house call; they are shown working on a bathtub in an old woman's house when they are suddenly sucked down the drain, transporting them to the Mushroom Kingdom, where they save Princess Toadstool from King Koopa for the first time. The series depicts Mario as the pasta-loving older brother of Luigi. | ||
===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''=== | ===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''=== | ||
[[File:ShowLiveSegment.PNG|thumb|left|Mario seen with Luigi in the live-action segment of the show]] | [[File:ShowLiveSegment.PNG|thumb|left|Mario seen with Luigi in the live-action segment of the show]] | ||
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Similar to King Koopa, [[Mouser]], and [[Tryclyde]], Mario may occasionally employ disguises or aliases during animated segments: | Similar to King Koopa, [[Mouser]], and [[Tryclyde]], Mario may occasionally employ disguises or aliases during animated segments: | ||
*Butch Mario from "[[Butch Mario & The Luigi Kid]]" | *Butch Mario from "[[Butch Mario & The Luigi Kid]]" | ||
*Captain Kiddler from "[[Pirates of Koopa]]" | *Captain Kiddler from "[[Pirates of Koopa]]" | ||
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Mario is a regular occurring protagonist in the comics from ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' that ran from 1991 to 1998. In the following ''[[N-Gang]]'' series, from 1999 to 2000, however, Mario is more frequently a side character with more minor appearances, as the stories revolve around teenagers. | Mario is a regular occurring protagonist in the comics from ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' that ran from 1991 to 1998. In the following ''[[N-Gang]]'' series, from 1999 to 2000, however, Mario is more frequently a side character with more minor appearances, as the stories revolve around teenagers. | ||
Mario's first appearance in the comics is in a | Mario's first appearance in the comics is in a two-page comic called [[Mario will hoch hinaus]] (''Mario is aiming high''). The later comics have more pages and span across several parts across the issues. Frequently throughout the series, Mario encounters other Nintendo characters such as [[Kirby]] and [[Link]]. In some comics, however, he encounters non-Nintendo characters such as [[Dr. Light]], [[Mega Man]], [[Bomberman]], and various ''Street Fighter'' combatants. | ||
==''NES Open Tournament Golf''== | ==''NES Open Tournament Golf''== | ||
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==''White Knuckle Scorin{{'}}''== | ==''White Knuckle Scorin{{'}}''== | ||
The comic that is released alongside the ''[[White Knuckle Scorin']]'' CD album is a loose adaptation of ''Super Mario World''. Mario and Luigi vacation in Dinosaur Land, but Bowser kidnaps Princess Peach as part of his plan to convert Dinosaur Land to fossil fuel and become an oil tycoon of OPEC. While Princess Peach tries to send messages, Mario helps teach Yoshi how to read, which is later integral for relaying Peach's messages as well as reciting spells from Bowser's magic book. | The comic that is released alongside the ''[[White Knuckle Scorin']]'' CD album is a loose adaptation of ''Super Mario World''. Mario and Luigi vacation in Dinosaur Land, but Bowser kidnaps Princess Peach as part of his plan to convert Dinosaur Land to fossil fuel and become an oil tycoon of OPEC. While Princess Peach tries to send messages, Mario helps teach [[Yoshi]] how to read, which is later integral for relaying Peach's messages as well as reciting spells from Bowser's magic book. | ||
==''Yoshi'' | ==''Yoshi''== | ||
Mario is featured in the first game of the [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' franchise]], entitled simply ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' (or ''Mario & Yoshi''). The gameplay is similar to that of ''Tetris'': Mario holds several enemies and must align them vertically to eliminate them and score points. Mario can also match egg halves vertically (even with enemies in between) to create a [[Yoshi's Egg]] that hatches a [[Baby Yoshi]], giving Mario 50 points. The Yoshi that Mario can hatch is dependent on the enemies between the egg halves. | Mario is featured in the first game of the [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' franchise]], entitled simply ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' (or ''Mario & Yoshi''). The gameplay is similar to that of ''Tetris'': Mario holds several enemies and must align them vertically to eliminate them and score points. Mario can also match egg halves vertically (even with enemies in between) to create a [[Yoshi's Egg]] that hatches a [[Baby Yoshi]], giving Mario 50 points. The Yoshi that Mario can hatch is dependent on the enemies between the egg halves. | ||
==''Super Mario Adventures''== | ==''Super Mario Adventures''== | ||
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[[File:MK8-Line-Mario-Hop.gif|thumb|[[LINE]] sticker of Mario [[hop (move)|hop]]ping from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'']] | [[File:MK8-Line-Mario-Hop.gif|thumb|[[LINE]] sticker of Mario [[hop (move)|hop]]ping from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'']] | ||
{{quote2|Welcome to Mario Kart!|[[Mario]]|[[Mario Kart 64]] </span>and<span> ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''}} | {{quote2|Welcome to Mario Kart!|[[Mario]]|[[Mario Kart 64]] </span>and<span> ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''}} | ||
In the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, both in the mainline series and the [[ | In the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series, both in the mainline series and the [[Mario Kart (series)#Arcade games|''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' subseries]], starting with ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', Mario has always been a playable character and, except in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', is usually available at the start. In games where characters are divided into weight groups, Mario is a middleweight character with all-around stats. Numerous racecourses throughout the series have been named after Mario, usually as [[Mario Circuit]] and often in the [[Flower Cup]]. | ||
===''Super Mario Kart''=== | ===''Super Mario Kart''=== | ||
In the first installment, ''Super Mario Kart'', Mario and Luigi are two of the only middleweight characters in the game, a feature that is present until ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', where Peach and Yoshi are reclassified as middleweights while adding Birdo and Waluigi as middleweights. Mario as a computer-controlled opponent uses [[Super Star|Star]] power, which gives him invincibility. ''Super Mario Kart'' also features one Mario Circuit per [[cup]] of increasing complexity, but the Mario Circuits typically have minimal hazards aside from [[oil slick]]s and pipes and off-road shortcuts that can be taken with a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]]. | In the first installment, ''Super Mario Kart'', Mario and Luigi are two of the only middleweight characters in the game, a feature that is present until ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', where Peach and Yoshi are reclassified as middleweights while adding Birdo and Waluigi as middleweights. Mario as a computer-controlled opponent uses [[Super Star|Star]] power, which gives him invincibility. ''Super Mario Kart'' also features one Mario Circuit per [[cup]] of increasing complexity, but the Mario Circuits typically have minimal hazards aside from [[oil slick]]s and pipes and off-road shortcuts that can be taken with a [[Dash Mushroom|Mushroom]]. | ||
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===''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' subseries=== | ===''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' subseries=== | ||
In the [[ | In the [[Mario Kart (series)#Arcade games|''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' subseries]], Mario shares his special character items with Luigi. His special items are a Star, which gives Mario invincibility; a fireball, which can be shot forward or backward to damage a kart; the hammer, which can hit a rival, giving them damage; and the Chain Chomp, which provides damage to any kart it hits. In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', his personal kart is the [[Lightning Champ]]. He also receives a Fire Mario alternate palette swap. In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', [[Mario Highway]] and [[Mario Beach]] are some of the only tracks named after him that are not based on a circuit. [[Robo Mario]] also appears as a [[rival]] in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP''. | ||
===''Mario Kart DS''=== | ===''Mario Kart DS''=== | ||
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*'''Mario (King):''' From ''Super Mario Odyssey'', he has the [[Coin Box]] special skill and was introduced in the [[Anniversary Tour (2022)|2022 Anniversary Tour]]. | *'''Mario (King):''' From ''Super Mario Odyssey'', he has the [[Coin Box]] special skill and was introduced in the [[Anniversary Tour (2022)|2022 Anniversary Tour]]. | ||
*'''Mario (Black Suit):''' From ''Super Mario Odyssey'', he has the [[Mushroom Cannon]] special skill and was introduced in the [[Summer Tour (2023)|2023 Summer Tour]]. | *'''Mario (Black Suit):''' From ''Super Mario Odyssey'', he has the [[Mushroom Cannon]] special skill and was introduced in the [[Summer Tour (2023)|2023 Summer Tour]]. | ||
The game also features [[Metal Mario]], [[Ice Mario (Super Mario Galaxy)|Ice Mario]], [[Builder Mario]], [[Dr. Mario]], [[Penguin Mario]], [[Tanooki Mario]], and [[Cat Mario]] as separate drivers. In total, Mario has 26 different playable variants, making him the driver in ''Mario Kart Tour'' with the most playable variants. He also has multiple victory animations depending on which variant the player uses. His Builder variant holds up his hammer, then nods his head; his musician variant waves his hat in the air; his Sunshine variant dances in his seat; his Halloween variant looks around, then playfully giggles; and his Satellaview variant performs an astronaut's wave. | |||
For ways in which Mario and his variants have been obtainable throughout the game's history, see [[List of availabilities for Mario in Mario Kart Tour|List of availabilities for Mario in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]. | For ways in which Mario and his variants have been obtainable throughout the game's history, see [[List of availabilities for Mario in Mario Kart Tour|List of availabilities for Mario in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]. | ||
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===''Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit''=== | ===''Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit''=== | ||
Mario and Luigi are the two fully playable characters in ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]''. As in ''Mario Kart Tour'', alternate variants are available, though they are only cosmetic. | Mario and Luigi are the two fully playable characters in ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]''. As in ''Mario Kart Tour'', alternate variants are available, though they are only cosmetic. | ||
==''Yoshi's Cookie''== | |||
Mario is portrayed as a baker in another puzzle game of the [[Yoshi (franchise)|''Yoshi'' franchise]], ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]'', along with its remake in ''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]''. The title screen of the NES and Game Boy versions shows a small narrative: Mario fails to open a cookie jar, but when he gets an idea and leaves, Yoshi enters and eats the jar. Mario then chases Yoshi with a hammer. When Mario returns with the cookie jar, however, the jar is empty. In the game, Mario must clear rows and columns of cookies by matching them. There are six types of cookies he must match. Mario can also face against Princess Peach, Yoshi, or Bowser in the VS mode of the game, where he must maintain a higher lit fuse than his opponent by clearing rows of cookies. Matching five [[Yoshi Cookie]]s gives a special move that can disrupt the opponent's playing field. | |||
==''Mario Discovery'' series== | ==''Mario Discovery'' series== | ||
Mario travels to different worlds to teach basic learning skills to younger players in the ''[[Mario Discovery (series)|Mario Discovery]]'' series. Mario is controlled by a cursor interacting with an object. | Mario travels to different worlds to teach basic learning skills to younger players in the ''[[Mario Discovery (series)|Mario Discovery]]'' series. Mario is controlled by a cursor interacting with an object. | ||
===''Mario is Missing!''=== | ===''Mario is Missing!''=== | ||
[[File:Mario is Missing PC title screen.png|thumb|Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi in Antarctica in ''Mario is Missing!'']] | [[File:Mario is Missing PC title screen.png|thumb|Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi in Antarctica in ''Mario is Missing!'']] | ||
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==''Mario & Wario''== | ==''Mario & Wario''== | ||
In ''[[Mario & Wario]]'', the fairy [[Wanda]] must guide Mario safely to Luigi through hazards and traps in each level. Before each level, Wario blinds Mario by dropping buckets, barrels, or similar objects on his head. When Mario and Wanda arrive at the end of the level, Luigi removes the obstructing object. Besides Mario, the other usable characters are Princess Peach and Yoshi. Mario walks at a medium speed, while Peach is slow and Yoshi is fast. | In ''[[Mario & Wario]]'', the fairy [[Wanda]] must guide Mario safely to Luigi through hazards and traps in each level. Before each level, [[Wario]] blinds Mario by dropping buckets, barrels, or similar objects on his head. When Mario and Wanda arrive at the end of the level, Luigi removes the obstructing object. Besides Mario, the other usable characters are Princess Peach and Yoshi. Mario walks at a medium speed, while Peach is slow and Yoshi is fast. | ||
==''Mario Kirby Meisaku Video''== | ==''Mario Kirby Meisaku Video''== | ||
''[[Mario Kirby Meisaku Video]]'' is a Japanese instructional film teaching kanji that features Mario and Kirby in their own adventures. Mario's role is catching the thief, Wario, in the [[Bulldog]], who has stolen various objects from school. Mario is initially using his kart. After crashing into a lake, he uses a [[Carrot]] to transform into [[Bunny Mario]] and leaps from a bamboo to catch Wario. Mario reveals to Princess Peach that the stolen goods are comic books. | ''[[Mario Kirby Meisaku Video]]'' is a Japanese instructional film teaching kanji that features Mario and Kirby in their own adventures. Mario's role is catching the thief, Wario, in the [[Bulldog]], who has stolen various objects from school. Mario is initially using his kart. After crashing into a lake, he uses a [[Carrot]] to transform into [[Bunny Mario]] and leaps from a bamboo to catch Wario. Mario reveals to Princess Peach that the stolen goods are comic books. | ||
==''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''== | |||
Although ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]''{{'}}s title has Mario's name in it, Wario is the protagonist of this game. Mario is mentioned as one of Wario's motivations to go on a treasure hunt in the game's manual. Mario himself makes a small appearance at the end of the game, where he steals a Princess Peach statue from Wario. | Although ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]''{{'}}s title has Mario's name in it, Wario is the protagonist of this game. Mario is mentioned as one of Wario's motivations to go on a treasure hunt in the game's manual. Mario himself makes a small appearance at the end of the game, where he steals a Princess Peach statue from Wario. | ||
==''Hotel Mario''== | ==''Hotel Mario''== | ||
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==''Mario's Tennis''== | ==''Mario's Tennis''== | ||
''[[Mario's Tennis]]'', a precursor to the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], is the first tennis game Mario is playable in (Mario has made a cameo as a referee in [[List_of_references_in_Nintendo_video_games#Tennis_.28NES.2FGame_Boy.29|''Tennis'']] for the Game Boy and NES). He has balanced stats, including average court speed and average racket contact, and is reliant on groundstrokes. Unlike in many future ''Mario Tennis'' games, Mario wears a sports outfit for the occasion. | ''[[Mario's Tennis]]'', a precursor to the [[Mario Tennis (series)|''Mario Tennis'' series]], is the first tennis game Mario is playable in (Mario has made a cameo as a referee in [[List_of_references_in_Nintendo_video_games#Tennis_.28NES.2FGame_Boy.29|''Tennis'']] for the Game Boy and NES). He has balanced stats, including average court speed and average racket contact, and is reliant on groundstrokes. Unlike in many future ''Mario Tennis'' games, Mario wears a sports outfit for the occasion. | ||
==''Yoshi's Island'' series== | |||
[[File:Mario Yoshi's New Island.png|thumb|Mario revealing himself in ''Yoshi's New Island'']] | |||
The [[Yoshi's Island (series)|''Yoshi's Island'' series]] takes place while Mario and Luigi are babies, who are referred to as [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]], respectively. In entries of that series, the [[stork]] delivers Baby Mario and Baby Luigi to their parents but is intercepted by [[Kamek]]. He succeeds in capturing only Baby Luigi and the stork, while Baby Mario is rescued by [[Yoshi]]. The goal of the series is for Yoshi to rescue Baby Luigi so the stork can safely reunite the two brothers to their parents. | |||
In ''[[Yoshi's New Island]]'', adult Mario is disguised as a live Warp Pipe named [[Mr. Pipe]], and he helps Yoshi and Baby Mario by giving them needed items. He reveals himself in the end credits, where he eventually vanishes, presumably going back to his own time period. | |||
==''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''== | ==''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''== | ||
[[File:Crankys Video Game Heroes DKC2.png|thumb|left|Mario's cameo in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']] | [[File:Crankys Video Game Heroes DKC2.png|thumb|left|Mario's cameo in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']] | ||
Mario makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. He appears at the end of the game as one of [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]], along with [[Diddy Kong]], [[Link]], and | Mario makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. He appears at the end of the game as one of [[Cranky's Video Game Heroes]], along with [[Diddy Kong]], [[Link]], and Yoshi. With 39 [[DK Coin]]s in the original and 67 in the [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], Mario is the top video game hero. | ||
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Mario's journey is not over, since Smithy has even more minions at his disposal. After many battles, Mario and his allies face and defeat Smithy, saving the Star Road. | Mario's journey is not over, since Smithy has even more minions at his disposal. After many battles, Mario and his allies face and defeat Smithy, saving the Star Road. | ||
Mario also has a clone version of himself that [[Belome]] can transform into named "Mario Clone." One [[Greaper]] in the game can also take the appearance of Mario. | Mario also has a clone version of himself that [[Belome]] can transform into named "[[Mario Clone]]." One [[Greaper]] in the game can also take the appearance of Mario. | ||
==''Kirby'' series== | ==''Kirby'' series== | ||
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Mario's alter-egos [[Dr. Mario]] and [[Metal Mario]] have also made appearances, with Dr. Mario being playable in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Mario also makes additional trophy, sticker, and spirit appearances, such as his ''Mario Strikers'' incarnation, his Raccoon form, and him driving a vehicle. | Mario's alter-egos [[Dr. Mario]] and [[Metal Mario]] have also made appearances, with Dr. Mario being playable in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'', ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Mario also makes additional trophy, sticker, and spirit appearances, such as his ''Mario Strikers'' incarnation, his Raccoon form, and him driving a vehicle. | ||
===''Super Smash Bros.''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.''=== | ||
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Mario, as he appears in ''Mario Tennis Aces'', is a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | Mario, as he appears in ''Mario Tennis Aces'', is a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. | ||
====Classic Mode route==== | ====Classic Mode route==== | ||
Mario's Classic Mode route has him fight many characters across different franchises and having no specific theme, similar to Classic Mode's previous iterations. However, Mario has a penultimate battle with Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings, while his final battle is against Bowser/Giga Bowser. Mario's Classic Mode route is called Let's-a Go!, referencing one of his catchphrases. | Mario's Classic Mode route has him fight many characters across different franchises and having no specific theme, similar to Classic Mode's previous iterations. However, Mario has a penultimate battle with Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings, while his final battle is against Bowser/Giga Bowser. Mario's Classic Mode route is called Let's-a Go!, referencing one of his catchphrases. | ||
Mario engages in these battles in the following order: | Mario engages in these battles in the following order: | ||
#[[Link]] and [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee#Zelda|Zelda]] on [[Great Plateau Tower]] | #[[Link]] and [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee#Zelda|Zelda]] on [[Great Plateau Tower]] | ||
#A free-for-all between [[Kirby]], [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Meta Knight|Meta Knight]], and [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Meta Knight|King Dedede]] on [[Green Greens]] | #A free-for-all between [[Kirby]], [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Meta Knight|Meta Knight]], and [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Meta Knight|King Dedede]] on [[Green Greens]] | ||
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==''Mario Golf'' series== | ==''Mario Golf'' series== | ||
[[File:MGSR Mario artwork.png|200px|thumb|upright=1.4|Mario in a follow-through. In the series, Mario has been portrayed as having a straight trajectory swing.]] | [[File:MGSR Mario artwork.png|200px|thumb|upright=1.4|Mario in a follow-through. In the series, Mario has been portrayed as having a straight trajectory swing.]] | ||
===''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)=== | ===''Mario Golf'' (Nintendo 64)=== | ||
{{quote2|Welcome to Mario Golf!|[[Mario]]|[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]}} | {{quote2|Welcome to Mario Golf!|[[Mario]]|[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]}} | ||
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In ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', Mario is once again trapped in a painting with everyone else at [[The Last Resort|the hotel]] (barring Luigi, who manages to escape from King Boo). Luigi manages to free Mario after he defeats [[Hellen Gravely]]. Mario happily embraces Luigi and urges Luigi to head to the [[Rooftop (Luigi's Mansion 3)|rooftop]]. Once Luigi catches up to Mario at the top and frees Princess Peach, King Boo attacks and traps Mario again, this time in a single painting with Peach, E. Gadd, and the three Toads. After Luigi defeats King Boo, Mario and everyone else are freed again, with Mario congratulating Luigi for saving everyone, and the game ends. | In ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', Mario is once again trapped in a painting with everyone else at [[The Last Resort|the hotel]] (barring Luigi, who manages to escape from King Boo). Luigi manages to free Mario after he defeats [[Hellen Gravely]]. Mario happily embraces Luigi and urges Luigi to head to the [[Rooftop (Luigi's Mansion 3)|rooftop]]. Once Luigi catches up to Mario at the top and frees Princess Peach, King Boo attacks and traps Mario again, this time in a single painting with Peach, E. Gadd, and the three Toads. After Luigi defeats King Boo, Mario and everyone else are freed again, with Mario congratulating Luigi for saving everyone, and the game ends. | ||
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==''WarioWare'' series== | |||
Mario has made only minor, albeit occasional, appearances in the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]], being small cameos in some microgames. In ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'', Mario is the "judge" in the microgame [[Ultra Machine]]. He and Bowser are also parodied in [[Classic Clash I]], [[Classic Clash II]], and [[Classic Clash|Classic Clash III]]. Mario also appears in the microgames [[Rock Paper Scissors (WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!)|Rock Paper Scissors]], in which the player must beat him in a game of the same name; [[Grow Wario Grow]], where [[Wario]] must grab the mushroom and not let it go to Mario; [[Wario Facial]], where parts of his face are shown; and [[Wario Bros.]] starting at Level 2, where Wario must grab the coin before Mario does. In ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', Wario must greet him in the microgame [[Burying the Hatchet]]. In ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'', he appears as a blackboard drawing in [[Jimmy T]]'s microgame [[Chalk Full]]. Mario also appears in [[Wario-Man]]'s microgame [[You Scratch Mine]], alongside Wario and even [[Toad]]. In [[Where's Wario]], he appears alongside [[Luigi]]. Mario also makes an appearance outside the microgames in [[Retro Action]], as a small figure, with Luigi, on [[9-Volt]]'s DJ set, who reacts accordingly to winning or losing a microgame. Mario frequently appears in 9-Volt's classic microgames, such as [[Super Mario Brothers (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Super Mario Brothers]] and [[Super Mario Sunshine (microgame)|Super Mario Sunshine]]. In ''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'', Mario again appears in some of 9-Volt's microgames, such as [[Super Mario Bros. 3 (WarioWare: Move It!)|Super Mario Bros. 3]] and [[Super Mario 64 DS (microgame)|Super Mario 64 DS]]. | |||
==''Mario & Luigi'' series== | ==''Mario & Luigi'' series== | ||
Mario and Luigi directly team up in the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series. Throughout the series, the brothers embark on various adventures across the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and beyond, often tasked with defeating threats not native to the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario is shown to be headstrong when given a task, eager to help those who asked for it, and usually drags Luigi along with him, be it by accident or by force, though he strongly supports Luigi. In terms of battle statistics, Mario, compared to Luigi, has higher [[power]] and [[speed]] stats but trails in his [[defense]] and [[Heart Point|HP]]. | Mario and Luigi directly team up in the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series. Throughout the series, the brothers embark on various adventures across the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] and beyond, often tasked with defeating threats not native to the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario is shown to be headstrong when given a task, eager to help those who asked for it, and usually drags Luigi along with him, be it by accident or by force, though he strongly supports Luigi. In terms of battle statistics, Mario, compared to Luigi, has higher [[power]] and [[speed]] stats but trails in his [[defense]] and [[Heart Point|HP]]. | ||
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''=== | ===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''=== | ||
[[File:MarioSSS.png|150px|thumb|In the ''Mario & Luigi'' series, Mario has black irises and a simpler face. The insignia on his hat is black in the first three installments, but it was changed to be red from ''Dream Team'' onwards. There is a red tinge on his nose in the first installment, but this is absent in art of subsequent games.]] | [[File:MarioSSS.png|150px|thumb|In the ''Mario & Luigi'' series, Mario has black irises and a simpler face. The insignia on his hat is black in the first three installments, but it was changed to be red from ''Dream Team'' onwards. There is a red tinge on his nose in the first installment, but this is absent in art of subsequent games.]] | ||
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===''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''=== | ===''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''=== | ||
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey|its 3DS remake]], a new disease called the [[blorbs]], which make Toads grow to a giant size, has affected the Mushroom Kindgom citizens. Mario and Luigi attend a meeting at Peach's Castle that is disrupted when Bowser barges in. Bowser then fights Mario and is defeated. Thrown to [[Dimble Wood]], Bowser receives a [[Vacuum | In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey|its 3DS remake]], a new disease called the [[blorbs]], which make Toads grow to a giant size, has affected the Mushroom Kindgom citizens. Mario and Luigi attend a meeting at Peach's Castle that is disrupted when Bowser barges in. Bowser then fights Mario and is defeated. Thrown to [[Dimble Wood]], Bowser receives a [[Vacuum Shroom]] from Fawful, which makes him inhale everything, including Mario, Luigi, [[Starlow]], the princess, Toadsworth, and several of the Toads. Fawful later kidnaps Peach so she can awaken the [[Dark Star]], to control the Mushroom Kingdom. Throughout the game, the heroes help Bowser in his trips, while they travel to various parts of [[Bowser's body|his body]] and the Mushroom Kingdom while trying to find the [[Star Cure]]s. | ||
In the 3DS remake, Mario makes a brief appearance in the new ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' mode, where he and Luigi pass by [[Bowser Jr.]], who tries a fight with them while in [[Bubble Lake]], but Starlow stops the fighting. | In the 3DS remake, Mario makes a brief appearance in the new ''Bowser Jr.'s Journey'' mode, where he and Luigi pass by [[Bowser Jr.]], who tries a fight with them while in [[Bubble Lake]], but Starlow stops the fighting. | ||
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==''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series== | ==''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series== | ||
The [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]] revisits the old ''Donkey Kong'' series, pitting Mario against a misbehaving [[Donkey Kong]]. The original ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' game, released in 2004, introduced the windup toys known as [[Mini-Mario]]s. The Mini-Marios replaced Mario as the playable character in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]'', and ''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]'', although Mario is still present in the storylines, as is [[Pauline]]. | The [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]] revisits the old ''Donkey Kong'' series, pitting Mario against a misbehaving [[Donkey Kong]]. The original ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' game, released in 2004, introduced the windup toys known as [[Mini-Mario]]s. The Mini-Marios replaced Mario as the playable character in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]'', and ''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]'', although Mario is still present in the storylines, as is [[Pauline]]. | ||
===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''=== | ===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''=== | ||
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{{quote|Mario Pinball Land!|Mario|Mario Pinball Land}} | {{quote|Mario Pinball Land!|Mario|Mario Pinball Land}} | ||
In ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'', Mario waits in line with Princess Peach to try the [[Sky Cannon]]. After two Goombas turn the cannon to fire Peach into [[Fiery Stage|Bowser's castle]], he travels through the stages as a pinball to rescue her. Once Bowser is defeated, the two are reunited and ride an attraction together. | In ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'', Mario waits in line with Princess Peach to try the [[Sky Cannon]]. After two Goombas turn the cannon to fire Peach into [[Fiery Stage|Bowser's castle]], he travels through the stages as a pinball to rescue her. Once Bowser is defeated, the two are reunited and ride an attraction together. | ||
==''Yoshi Touch & Go''== | |||
Mario appears as a high score icon in ''[[Yoshi Touch & Go]]''. | |||
==''NBA Street V3''== | ==''NBA Street V3''== | ||
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In the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]] of the game, Mario is included in the Heroes group, alongside Sonic, Luigi, and [[Tails]], which allows him to compete only in certain [[event]]s. Throughout the story mode, Mario, Luigi, Sonic, and Tails team up to defeat [[imposter]]s in the [[Phantasmal Fog]] generated by a [[fog machine]], which is disrupting the Olympics. Teaming up with other groups, the Heroes confront Bowser and [[Dr. Eggman]] responsible for the fog and imposters. After defeating them, the Heroes seal the fog back into the urn. They all then head back to the Main Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Olympic games. | In the [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Nintendo 3DS version]] of the game, Mario is included in the Heroes group, alongside Sonic, Luigi, and [[Tails]], which allows him to compete only in certain [[event]]s. Throughout the story mode, Mario, Luigi, Sonic, and Tails team up to defeat [[imposter]]s in the [[Phantasmal Fog]] generated by a [[fog machine]], which is disrupting the Olympics. Teaming up with other groups, the Heroes confront Bowser and [[Dr. Eggman]] responsible for the fog and imposters. After defeating them, the Heroes seal the fog back into the urn. They all then head back to the Main Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Olympic games. | ||
A [[ | A [[list of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Mario can also be obtained from the badge machine. | ||
===''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''=== | ===''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''=== | ||
Mario appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' once again as a playable All-Around type character. All of the Mii costumes based on Mario from the Wii version of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' return as well. | Mario appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' once again as a playable All-Around type character. All of the Mii costumes based on Mario from the Wii version of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' return as well. | ||
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In ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'', Mario is an All-Rounder type character, and all of his stats are average. His stadium in the game is [[Mario Stadium (Mario Sports Mix)|Mario Stadium]]. Most of his attacks involve spinning. In Basketball, he spins into his opponent if he is blocking his opponent for too long. In Hockey, his hits involve a two-hit combo followed by a spin. In Dodgeball, he rolls forward to avoid any incoming hit. In Volleyball, he spins when he spikes. In all sports, his special move is a fire blast that is so powerful that opponents have to resist the force while sliding backwards if they do not want Mario to score. | In ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'', Mario is an All-Rounder type character, and all of his stats are average. His stadium in the game is [[Mario Stadium (Mario Sports Mix)|Mario Stadium]]. Most of his attacks involve spinning. In Basketball, he spins into his opponent if he is blocking his opponent for too long. In Hockey, his hits involve a two-hit combo followed by a spin. In Dodgeball, he rolls forward to avoid any incoming hit. In Volleyball, he spins when he spikes. In all sports, his special move is a fire blast that is so powerful that opponents have to resist the force while sliding backwards if they do not want Mario to score. | ||
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==''Game & Wario''== | |||
In ''[[Game & Wario]]'', one of the microgames in the minigame [[Gamer]], [[Sole Man]], involves Mario, on the third level of difficulty. Here, the player's character, dressed as a Goomba, must purposely be stomped by his foot. This difficulty is different from the others, where the player must avoid being stomped. | |||
==''The Cat Mario Show''== | ==''The Cat Mario Show''== | ||
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==''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''== | ==''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition''== | ||
[[File:P&DSMBE Screenshot 4.jpeg|left|thumb]] | [[File:P&DSMBE Screenshot 4.jpeg|left|thumb]] | ||
The story in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'' is similar to ones in the more traditional ''Super Mario'' platformers. Princess Peach invites Mario to her castle to show him some bright Orbs that have appeared. When Mario arrives, however, Bowser abducts Peach and Kamek steals the power of these Orbs, causing more Orbs to scatter in the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario and Red Toad set out to rescue Peach by using these Orbs to attack enemies along the way. In the meantime, Mario can recruit enemies from Baddie Blocks and allies, such as [[Yoshi (species)| | The story in ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]'' is similar to ones in the more traditional ''Super Mario'' platformers. Princess Peach invites Mario to her castle to show him some bright Orbs that have appeared. When Mario arrives, however, Bowser abducts Peach and Kamek steals the power of these Orbs, causing more Orbs to scatter in the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario and Red Toad set out to rescue Peach by using these Orbs to attack enemies along the way. In the meantime, Mario can recruit enemies from Baddie Blocks and allies, such as [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]]s, that have been captured by Bowser. At Bowser's Castle, Mario defeats Bowser Jr. and Kamek several times. When Mario reaches and defeats Bowser, Bowser uses the Koopalings and Bowser Jr. together to attempt to beat Mario but fails. Mario eventually rescues Peach. | ||
Mario is among the first usable team members in ''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'', and either he, Luigi, or the duo's power-up forms (including [[Small Mario]], [[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]], [[Ice Mario]], [[Raccoon Mario]], [[Fire Mario]], [[Boo Mario]], [[Penguin Mario]], [[Flying Squirrel Mario]], [[Bee Mario]], [[Statue Mario]], [[Cat Mario]], and [[White Tanooki Mario]]) can serve as leaders of the team. All of Mario and his various forms have the fire attribute in common. | Mario is among the first usable team members in ''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'', and either he, Luigi, or the duo's power-up forms (including [[Small Mario]], [[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]], [[Ice Mario]], [[Raccoon Mario]], [[Fire Mario]], [[Boo Mario]], [[Penguin Mario]], [[Flying Squirrel Mario]], [[Bee Mario]], [[Statue Mario]], [[Cat Mario]], and [[White Tanooki Mario]]) can serve as leaders of the team. All of Mario and his various forms have the fire attribute in common. | ||
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Mario's voice actors in foreign dubs of the film include the following: | Mario's voice actors in foreign dubs of the film include the following: | ||
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*[[Motaz El Shazli]] (Arabic) | *[[Motaz El Shazli]] (Arabic) | ||
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Mario is also featured in several tabletop games that promote Nintendo, including [[Nintendo Monopoly]], where he costs $400, replacing the Boardwalk, the most expensive space in the game. On the ? Block and Coin Block (later Block) cards, he replaces Mr. Monopoly. Mario is also one of the four base characters in the Standard Edition (five in the Collector's Edition) of [[Monopoly Gamer]]. Mario is also featured in ''Super Mario'' branded games, including but not limited to [[Super Mario Chess|''Super Mario'' Chess]] (as the king) and [[Super Mario Checkers & Tic Tac Toe|''Super Mario'' Checkers & Tic Tac Toe]]. | Mario is also featured in several tabletop games that promote Nintendo, including [[Nintendo Monopoly]], where he costs $400, replacing the Boardwalk, the most expensive space in the game. On the ? Block and Coin Block (later Block) cards, he replaces Mr. Monopoly. Mario is also one of the four base characters in the Standard Edition (five in the Collector's Edition) of [[Monopoly Gamer]]. Mario is also featured in ''Super Mario'' branded games, including but not limited to [[Super Mario Chess|''Super Mario'' Chess]] (as the king) and [[Super Mario Checkers & Tic Tac Toe|''Super Mario'' Checkers & Tic Tac Toe]]. | ||
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