Gravity switch
| Gravity switch | |
|---|---|
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| First appearance | Super Princess Peach (2005) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) |
Gravity switches are switches with the ability to shift the pull of gravity from one plane to another. They first appear in Super Princess Peach.
History[edit]
Super Princess Peach[edit]
Gravity switches only occur in Bowser's Villa 8-1. Striking one rotates the room 90°.
Super Paper Mario[edit]
They are 2D blocks only found in the Whoa Zone and are required to successfully navigate the area. When hit from beneath, these switches cause one of two effects depending on the symbol featured:
- Double-sided arrow: Gravity is inverted vertically (180°)
- Clockwise arrow: Gravity is rotated (90° clockwise)
Gravity is only altered for the playable character; enemies and thrown items are unaffected when hitting a gravity switch. A similar effect occurs when using the doors within the Woah Zone, as the orientation of gravity changes based on the orientation of the exit door.
Tattles[edit]
- "This is a gravity switch. Hit it to switch gravity from top to bottom..."
- "This is a gravity switch. Tap it to shift gravity 90 degrees..."
Super Mario Galaxy / Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
Gravity switches[1] also appear in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. They can be found in several galaxies, including the Battlerock Galaxy, Dreadnought Galaxy, and Clockwork Ruins Galaxy. These arrows point in the current direction of gravity. When Mario (or Luigi) uses his spin within their vicinity, the arrows change direction and color, along with the direction of gravity.
Sometimes, by using other techniques, it is possible for Mario to progress without hitting a gravity switch.
Gallery[edit]
Sprite from Super Paper Mario
Sprite from Super Paper Mario
Screenshot from Super Paper Mario
Screenshot from Super Paper Mario
Screenshot from Super Mario Galaxy
Screenshot from Super Mario Galaxy
Screenshot form Super Mario Galaxy 2
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Additional names[edit]
Internal names[edit]
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
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|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
ObjectData/ArrowSwitch.arc | ArrowSwitch | Arrow Switch |
| Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl |
矢印スイッチ (Yajirushi Suitchi) | Arrow Switch |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | じゅうりょくスイッチ[?] Jūryoku Suitchi |
Gravity Switch | |
| 重力スイッチ[2] Jūryoku Suitchi |
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| French | Interrupteur gravitationnel[?] | Gravity switch | |
| Italian | Interruttore gravitazionale[3] | Gravitational switch |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Black, Fletcher (November 9, 2007). Super Mario Galaxy: PRIMA Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition). Roseville: Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-7615-5713-5. Page 268-269.
- ^ October 19, 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Galaxy section. Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 136 and 170.
- ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 136 and 170.
