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| − | '''Mario''' is one of the most recognizable [[video game]] characters in the world, serving as the mascot of the video game company [[Nintendo]]. Mario is the titular character of his own [[Mario (series)|series]], and is a plumber who often goes on adventures to save [[Princess Peach]]. He has a brother named [[Luigi]]. Mario was created by Shigeru Miyamoto, and was originally a carpenter | + | {{Infobox header|bg=red|color=yellow}} |
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| + | |First game: | ||
| + | |''Donkey Kong'' (1981) | ||
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| + | |Powered up forms: | ||
| + | |Fire Mario<br>Super Mario<br>Hammer Mario | ||
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| + | |Franchises: | ||
| + | |''Donkey Kong'', ''Mario'' | ||
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| + | '''Mario''' is one of the most recognizable [[video game]] characters in the world, serving as the mascot of the video game company [[Nintendo]]. Mario is the titular character of his own [[Mario (series)|series]], and is a plumber who often goes on adventures to save [[Princess Peach]]. He has a brother named [[Luigi]]. Mario was created by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], and was originally a carpenter nicknamed '''Jumpman'''. Mario has appeared in over 100 games since 1981's ''Donkey Kong''. Mario is an extremely recognizable character, and at one point was more recognizable than [[Mickey Mouse]]. A majority of games that Mario appears in are family-friendly, and have been given an E rating from the [[ESRB]]. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Character information== |
| − | Mario is known for his famous red cap, blue overalls, and white gloves. He has a mustache and a rather large nose. Shigeru Miyamoto | + | ===Physical appearance=== |
| + | Mario is known for his famous red cap, blue overalls, and white gloves. He has a mustache and a rather large nose. Shigeru Miyamoto designed Mario that way in order to create a recognizable character for the 1981 arcade game, ''Donkey Kong''.<ref>http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/mario_history.shtml</ref> In an interview, Miyamoto said that he thought that Mario was around 25 years old.<ref>http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1287044</ref> | ||
| − | ==Abilities== | + | ===Abilities=== |
| − | In most games Mario can jump particularly high, can grow to become Super Mario by eating (touching) mushrooms, obtain the ability to throw fireballs by grabbing flowers or become temporarily invincible by grabbing stars. In various games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, he can also fly by obtaining special items that vary from game to game. | + | In most games Mario can jump particularly high, can grow to become Super Mario by eating (touching) mushrooms, obtain the ability to throw fireballs by grabbing flowers or become temporarily invincible by grabbing stars. In various games, including ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', he can also fly with assistance from the Tanooki Leaf by obtaining special items that vary from game to game. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Mario was created by Shigeru Miyamoto as one of his attempts to create a best-selling video game for Nintendo. Mario | + | Mario was created by Shigeru Miyamoto as one of his attempts to create a best-selling video game for Nintendo. Mario first appeared in ''Donkey Kong'' in 1981. Contrary to popular belief, Jumpman was only a nickname for Mario at the time, not his only name. He then appeared in ''Donkey Kong Jr.'', as the villain, and ''Mario Bros.'' in 1983, which began Mario and Luigi's portrayal as Italian-American plumbers. Since then, Mario has then appeared in many other games for Nintendo consoles and handhelds. The first ''Mario'' console game was ''Mario Bros'' for the Atari and other consoles, followed by ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. |
| − | == | + | ==''Donkey Kong'' game appearances== |
| − | ===Donkey Kong=== | + | ===''Donkey Kong''=== |
| − | ''Donkey Kong'' is an arcade game released by [[Nintendo]] that the protagonist, Mario | + | ''Donkey Kong'' is an arcade game released by [[Nintendo]] that the protagonist, Mario must save Pauline from the primate antagonist [[Donkey Kong]]. The game repeats four stages that after the final stage is completed, the four stages repeat and get more challenging each time they are played and more points are earned. |
| − | === | + | ===''Donkey Kong Country'' series=== |
| − | '' | + | ====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''==== |
| + | In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Mario makes a cameo as one of Cranky's Video Game Heroes, the other two being Yoshi and [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]]. Their rankings are based on how many of Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins they are collected. Mario is ranked first on the podium. Mario has 39 of Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins, but since he is only one Video Game Hero Coin short than the total number that Diddy can find in his journey, specifically 40, it is possible for Diddy to claim Mario's rank of first place, relegating Mario to second place. | ||
| − | + | ====''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (Game Boy Advance)==== | |
| + | In ''Donkey Kong Country 2''{{'}}s [[Game Boy Advance]] version, just as in the original, Mario is first place in Cranky's Video Game Heroes. More of Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins were added in general. Mario has collected 67 of Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins, one short of the total of 68, and Diddy can once again relegate Mario to second place by collecting all of Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins during his journey. | ||
| − | + | ===''Donkey Kong Land 2''=== | |
| + | In ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', Mario is again in first place of the Video Game Heroes contest. However, the contest is no longer hosted by Cranky Kong. | ||
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| + | ==''Mario'' game appearances== | ||
| + | ===''Super Mario'' series=== | ||
| + | ====''Super Mario Bros.''==== | ||
| + | ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' stars the intrepid Mario in his adventures through Mushroom Kingdom to save [[Princess Peach]] (then known as Princess Toadstool) from [[Bowser]]'s hands. | ||
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| + | The player controls Mario (or [[Luigi]] if they are the second player in two-player mode) and must reach the goal in each side-scrolling level which is populated by numerous obstacles such as enemies, pitfalls and other hazards. The player may obtain a red Magic Mushroom (increasing Mario's side and allowing him to be hit twice before losing a life), a fire flower (allowing Mario to throw bouncing [[fire]] [[ball]]s to eliminate some enemies), a bouncing [[star]] called Starman (making Mario invisible and eliminating enemies he comes in contact with), a 1-Up Mushroom (a green mushroom giving Mario an extra life) or coins (collecting 100 of these will grant Mario an extra life). Most enemies are defeated by jumping on them directly and by throwing fire balls or [[shell]]s (obtained by jumping on Koopa Troopas, turtle-like enemies and Buzzy Beetles, a beetle-like equivalent) at them. | ||
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| + | The player travels through eight worlds, each consisting of four levels, the last one being a castle where an impersonation of Bowser dwells and must be defeated by reaching an [[axe]] and destroying the bridge he is standing on or by throwing enough fire balls at him, when he does, the player encounters a humanoid mushroom who tells him that the princess is in another castle (with the exception being the last one, where he finds the princess). The player may encounter [[Warp Pipe]]s that allow him to skip levels or even whole worlds. | ||
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| + | ====''Super Mario Bros. 2'' (Japan)==== | ||
| + | ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' (later retitled ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'' for the West) is a sequel to ''Super Mario Bros.'', originally released exclusively for the Famicom Disk System peripheral for the Family Computer. Unlike before, the player can decide to play as either Mario or Luigi before starting the game. There is no two-player mode. | ||
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| + | ====''Super Mario Bros. 2'' (America)==== | ||
| + | America had its own ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', starring Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad on a journey to liberate Subcon from a frog king named Wart. | ||
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| + | ===''Mario & Wario''=== | ||
| + | In ''Mario & Wario'', Mario is one of the usable characters whom [[Wario]] can drop a bucket or other object onto before the start of each level. The other two playable characters are [[Yoshi]] and [[Princess Peach]]. A [[fairy]] named Wanda has to safely guide Mario, Princess Peach, or Yoshi over to [[Luigi]], who removes the object from their head. | ||
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| + | The three characters vary in movement speed, and Mario in particular has a medium walking speed. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Mario Characters]] | [[Category:Mario Characters]] | ||
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| First game: | Donkey Kong (1981) |
| Powered up forms: | Fire Mario Super Mario Hammer Mario |
| Franchises: | Donkey Kong, Mario |
Mario is one of the most recognizable video game characters in the world, serving as the mascot of the video game company Nintendo. Mario is the titular character of his own series, and is a plumber who often goes on adventures to save Princess Peach. He has a brother named Luigi. Mario was created by Shigeru Miyamoto, and was originally a carpenter nicknamed Jumpman. Mario has appeared in over 100 games since 1981's Donkey Kong. Mario is an extremely recognizable character, and at one point was more recognizable than Mickey Mouse. A majority of games that Mario appears in are family-friendly, and have been given an E rating from the ESRB.
Character information
Physical appearance
Mario is known for his famous red cap, blue overalls, and white gloves. He has a mustache and a rather large nose. Shigeru Miyamoto designed Mario that way in order to create a recognizable character for the 1981 arcade game, Donkey Kong.[1] In an interview, Miyamoto said that he thought that Mario was around 25 years old.[2]
Abilities
In most games Mario can jump particularly high, can grow to become Super Mario by eating (touching) mushrooms, obtain the ability to throw fireballs by grabbing flowers or become temporarily invincible by grabbing stars. In various games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, he can also fly with assistance from the Tanooki Leaf by obtaining special items that vary from game to game.
History
Mario was created by Shigeru Miyamoto as one of his attempts to create a best-selling video game for Nintendo. Mario first appeared in Donkey Kong in 1981. Contrary to popular belief, Jumpman was only a nickname for Mario at the time, not his only name. He then appeared in Donkey Kong Jr., as the villain, and Mario Bros. in 1983, which began Mario and Luigi's portrayal as Italian-American plumbers. Since then, Mario has then appeared in many other games for Nintendo consoles and handhelds. The first Mario console game was Mario Bros for the Atari and other consoles, followed by Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Donkey Kong game appearances
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong is an arcade game released by Nintendo that the protagonist, Mario must save Pauline from the primate antagonist Donkey Kong. The game repeats four stages that after the final stage is completed, the four stages repeat and get more challenging each time they are played and more points are earned.
Donkey Kong Country series
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Mario makes a cameo as one of Cranky's Video Game Heroes, the other two being Yoshi and Link. Their rankings are based on how many of Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins they are collected. Mario is ranked first on the podium. Mario has 39 of Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins, but since he is only one Video Game Hero Coin short than the total number that Diddy can find in his journey, specifically 40, it is possible for Diddy to claim Mario's rank of first place, relegating Mario to second place.
Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)
In Donkey Kong Country 2's Game Boy Advance version, just as in the original, Mario is first place in Cranky's Video Game Heroes. More of Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins were added in general. Mario has collected 67 of Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins, one short of the total of 68, and Diddy can once again relegate Mario to second place by collecting all of Cranky's Video Game Hero Coins during his journey.
Donkey Kong Land 2
In Donkey Kong Land 2, Mario is again in first place of the Video Game Heroes contest. However, the contest is no longer hosted by Cranky Kong.
Mario game appearances
Super Mario series
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. stars the intrepid Mario in his adventures through Mushroom Kingdom to save Princess Peach (then known as Princess Toadstool) from Bowser's hands.
The player controls Mario (or Luigi if they are the second player in two-player mode) and must reach the goal in each side-scrolling level which is populated by numerous obstacles such as enemies, pitfalls and other hazards. The player may obtain a red Magic Mushroom (increasing Mario's side and allowing him to be hit twice before losing a life), a fire flower (allowing Mario to throw bouncing fire balls to eliminate some enemies), a bouncing star called Starman (making Mario invisible and eliminating enemies he comes in contact with), a 1-Up Mushroom (a green mushroom giving Mario an extra life) or coins (collecting 100 of these will grant Mario an extra life). Most enemies are defeated by jumping on them directly and by throwing fire balls or shells (obtained by jumping on Koopa Troopas, turtle-like enemies and Buzzy Beetles, a beetle-like equivalent) at them.
The player travels through eight worlds, each consisting of four levels, the last one being a castle where an impersonation of Bowser dwells and must be defeated by reaching an axe and destroying the bridge he is standing on or by throwing enough fire balls at him, when he does, the player encounters a humanoid mushroom who tells him that the princess is in another castle (with the exception being the last one, where he finds the princess). The player may encounter Warp Pipes that allow him to skip levels or even whole worlds.
Super Mario Bros. 2 (Japan)
Super Mario Bros. 2 (later retitled Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels for the West) is a sequel to Super Mario Bros., originally released exclusively for the Famicom Disk System peripheral for the Family Computer. Unlike before, the player can decide to play as either Mario or Luigi before starting the game. There is no two-player mode.
Super Mario Bros. 2 (America)
America had its own Super Mario Bros. 2, starring Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad on a journey to liberate Subcon from a frog king named Wart.
Mario & Wario
In Mario & Wario, Mario is one of the usable characters whom Wario can drop a bucket or other object onto before the start of each level. The other two playable characters are Yoshi and Princess Peach. A fairy named Wanda has to safely guide Mario, Princess Peach, or Yoshi over to Luigi, who removes the object from their head.
The three characters vary in movement speed, and Mario in particular has a medium walking speed.