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| Millstone | |
|---|---|
 Sprite from Donkey Kong Country | |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country (1994) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) |
Millstones appear in the Super Mario franchise as large, indestructible stone wheels commonly appearing in ruined areas, mostly as obstacles that harm the player characters by rolling into them.
HistoryEdit
Donkey Kong CountryEdit
In Donkey Kong Country, millstones are located in the two temple stages, Millstone Mayhem and Temple Tempest. Each millstone is controlled by a brown Gnawty,[1] which sits in the center hole. The millstone is moved by the Gnawty either on a predetermined pattern or it is stationary at first before starting to chase the player character a distance before stopping.
Mario Superstar BaseballEdit
A giant discarded millstone appears in Mario Superstar Baseball on the flanks of Donkey Kong Jungle. It resembles the millstones from Donkey Kong Country.
Super Mario Galaxy 2Edit
Millstones appear only in the Clockwork Ruins Galaxy in Super Mario Galaxy 2. They are shaped like large stone gears and display rinds on the sides. Millstones fall onto inclined pathways and roll down towards the player character, who is required to go between the holes of the cog avoid getting squashed,[2] therefore costing them a life. There are also millstones that do not roll down slants, instead rotating in one fixed place, and their rotation can scale the walls and platforms inside the Millstone.
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 DeluxeEdit
Millstones appear as obstacles in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. They are located in Thwomp Ruins. These millstones roll around certain parts of the track after 45 seconds in a race, and one rolls over a wall blocking a Glide Ramp, thus making it available for use. Unlike most hazards in Mario Kart 8, slowly driving into a millstone does not make the racer tumble over.
GalleryEdit
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)
Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)
Screenshot from Mario Superstar Baseball
Millstones in Super Mario Galaxy 2
A millstone in Mario Kart 8
Names in other languagesEdit
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 巨大遺跡[3] Kyodai Iseki |
Giant Ruins | Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
| German | Riesen-Ruinenrad[?] | Giant Ruin Wheel | Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
| Italian | Frantoia[4] | From frantoio ("millstone") | Donkey Kong Country (GBC & GBA) |
| Rovine giganti[5] | Giant ruins | Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "The millstones are driven by little Gnawtys and they will do their best not to let you pass." – 1994. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (English). Page 50.
- ^ "Use the holes in the cogs for safety as you ascend the hill." – Browne, Catherine. Super Mario Galaxy 2 Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Roseville: Prima Games (English). ISBN 978-0-30746-907-6. Page 219.
- ^ Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit) et al. (October 19, 2015). "Super Mario Galaxy 2."『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 169.
- ^ Frantoia Frantuma, Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)
- ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 978-88-9367-436-2. Page 169.
