Melon Bugs[1] are harmless, pill bug-like creatures that appear in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3.
They bounce up and down, but when Yoshi gets too close, they roll up into balls, which resemble melons, hence their name. If Yoshi gets close enough, he can eat them and then spit them out, causing them to roll across the ground, destroying any enemies in their path. Alternatively, they can be swallowed to create an egg.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ころがりくん[2][3] Korogari-kun |
From 「転がる」korogaru (to roll); 「くん」kun is a title used to refer to (usually male) children/teenagers. | |
| German | Lotter Lisa[?] | - |
Trivia
- Melon Bugs were originally designed for Super Donkey, a prototype game connected to Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island.[4]
References
- ^ Miller, Kent, and Terry Munson. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Player's Guide. Page 128.
- ^ 「スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario: Yossy Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 6.
- ^ 「スーパーマリオアドバンス3任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario Advance 3 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 16.
- ^ Salad Plain Zone (July 24, 2020). the d'onkey. YouTube. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
