Tatenoko

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The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Tatenoko
Artwork of a Tatenoko, from Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins.
First appearance Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992)

Tatenoko is an obstacle in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. It is a saw-like object that only appears in the first stage of the Mario Zone. Its attack pattern consists of moving around horizontally on a set path, harming Mario if he touches them. They can only be defeated by throwing a Green Shell at them.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese タテノコ[1]
Tatenoko
Portmanteau of「縦」(tate, vertical), referring to its movement pattern, and「鋸」(noko, saw)

German Tatenoko
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Italian Tatenoko[2]
Seghetto [3]
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Saw

References

  1. ^ 「任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオランド2 6つの金貨」 (Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins), page 15.
  2. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 75
  3. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 77