Hookbill the Koopa
| Hookbill the Koopa | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 | |
| Species | Koopa Troopa (before) Big Koopa Troopa (after) |
| First appearance | Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995) |
| Latest appearance | Yoshi's Island DS (cameo) (2006) |
- “How c-c-can this b-b-b-be? How is everyone f-free? Well too b-bad, I'm j-just g-gonna have to stomp you.”
- —Hookbill the Koopa, Tetris Attack
Hookbill the Koopa is a boss introduced in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. He is an enlarged red Koopa Troopa.
A similar boss called Knot-Wing the Koopa appears in Yoshi's Woolly World and Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World, as a recurring middle boss in even-numbered worlds. Knot-Wing is essentially a Koopa Paratroopa enlarged in the same fashion as Hookbill. Additionally, Kent C. Koopa from Paper Mario resembles a bespectacled version of Hookbill.
History[edit]
Yoshi's Island series[edit]
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island / Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3[edit]
- “Little Koopa, come through for me now! Go and rock Yoshi's world!”
- —Kamek, Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Hookbill the Koopa is the main boss of World 4 in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and its remake, where it resides atop the castle of that world. When Blue Yoshi and Baby Mario reach the area with Hookbill, they encounter a normal Koopa Troopa, whom Kamek suddenly casts his magic on to enlarge it into Hookbill the Koopa. Walking on all fours, he creeps towards Blue Yoshi to attack him and Baby Mario. After walking on all fours for some time, he stands up and runs in Blue Yoshi's direction and lunges at him. Hookbill can take damage from eggs being thrown at either his head or arms. Hookbill coughs up eggs for Blue Yoshi to use if either his head or shell is stomped. After four hits while on all fours or after three hits while on two legs, Hookbill will fall backwards, leaving his belly vulnerable to being ground pounded and damage. Hookbill then retreats into his shell to start pounding the ground, though this also occurs after a period of time. After three hits, Hookbill's shell explodes and disappears, and Hookbill (with no shell and reverted to normal size) falls from the top of the castle in defeat.
Yoshi's Island DS[edit]
Hookbill the Koopa makes a cameo appearance in the introduction to Yoshi's Island DS, alongside the other castle bosses from Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island during a recap of the events within said game.
Tetris Attack[edit]
Hookbill The Koopa is an antagonist in Tetris Attack. He appears one of Bowser's allies and speaks with a stutter. Hookbill The Koopa takes the role of Phoenix from the original Panel de Pon at Stage 9. Unlike the other characters, Hookbill is not assisted by anyone else.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island[edit]
- Shogakukan guide description:
- Japanese:
コウラのボディアタックはキョーレツ。でもカメだから、あおむけにひっくり返せばこっちのもの。背中をふむと、ゼイゼイしながらタマゴを吐く。ちょっとキモチワルイ。[1]
(Translation: The shell body attack is extremely dangerous. But since he is a turtle, he can be turned over on his back. When you step on his back, he spits out eggs while whimpering. It's a little creepy.)
- Japanese:
- Player's Guide description:
- English:
Mists swirl around the castle high up in the mountains at the end of World 4. Yoshi finally makes it to the parapet, the mists clear, and Eeek! It's a giant Koopa Troopa! Fortunately, Yoshi keeps his wits about him and remembers that Koopa Troopas are most vulnerable when on their backs. Watch out, though. Hookbill has the unique ability to pull in his head and shell the opposition.[2]
- English:
| Hookbill the Koopa[3] | |
|---|---|
| Description | High in the clouds above his castle, this turtle seeks a dinner of Yoshi on the half-shell. |
| Favorite Fashion Tip | "Tortoise-shell frames are you, baby!" |
| How to Beat Him | Jump on Hookbill's head to make him cough up his eggs. When he stands on his hind legs, shoot him in the head, then power-dive on him when he falls on his back. |
Tetris Attack[edit]
- In-game description
- English:
I'm a K-Koopa, Hookbill Koopa.
It's m-my j-job to b-b-beat Yoshi! And, I'm a g-g-gonna m-make m-m-mincemeat out of that c-c-cocky little wimp. - Japanese:
ビ ビッグノコノコ なんだな
ヨヨ ヨッシー みたいに なまいまな チ チビスケなんか
けっちゃんけっちゃんの
くっちゃんくっちゃんの
ぺっちゃんこに
し してやるんだな
- English:
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3[edit]
- Shogakukan guide description:
- Japanese:
ワールド4-8のボス。頭に3〜4回タマゴをぶつけ、ひっくり返ったスキにヒップドロップ。これを3回くり返そう。背中に乗れば口からタマゴをはくぞ。[4]
(Translation: The boss of World 4-8. Hit the head with an egg 3-4 times, and Hip Drop him when he flips over. Repeat three times. If you jump on his back, he will spit eggs out of his mouth.)
- Japanese:
Gallery[edit]
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (standing)
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (tackling)
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (in shell)
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (hit by an egg)
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (hit by two eggs)
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (flipped)
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Yossy Island Jumbo Carddass 4
Tetris Attack (SNES)
Tetris Attack (SNES)
Tetris Attack (SNES)
Tetris Attack (SNES)
Tetris Attack (SNES)
Tetris Attack (SNES)
Tetris Attack (SNES)
Tetris Attack (SNES)
Tetris Attack (Game Boy)
Tetris Attack (Game Boy)
Tetris Attack (Game Boy)
Tetris Attack (Game Boy)
Tetris Attack (Game Boy)
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ビッグノコノコ[?] Biggu Nokonoko |
Big Koopa Troopa | |
| Chinese | 大喏库喏库[?] Dà Nuòkùnuòkù |
Big Koopa Troopa | |
| French | Koopa Géant[?] | Giant Koopa | |
| German | Super Koopa[?] | Super Koopa | |
| Italian | Super Koopa[?] | Super Koopa | |
| Spanish | Gran Koopa[?] | Big Koopa |
Trivia[edit]
- The design of the turtle boss had several revisions during the development of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, earlier depicted as a shelled creature somewhat resembling Birdo.[5]
- Hookbill the Koopa is the only boss in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island other than Baby Bowser whose explosion effects are a different coloration from the magic spells cast upon by Kamek (shared by a Yellow Yoshi post-boss battle in Prince Froggy's Fort).
References[edit]
- ^ September 20, 1995. 「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). Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-102523-4. Page 9.
- ^ Miller, Kent, and Terry Munson (1995). Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 18.
- ^ Super Power Club Cards Yoshi's Island
- ^ November 20, 2002. 「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). Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-106701-4. Page 20.
- ^ Development:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island/Sprites#Hookbill. The Cutting Room Floor (English). Retrieved October 30, 2021.
| Tetris Attack | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pals | Yoshi • Lakitu • Bumpty* • Poochy • Flying Wiggler • Froggy • Gargantua Blargg • Lunge Fish • Raphael The Raven | |
| Rivals | Hookbill The Koopa • Naval Piranha • Kamek • Bowser | |
| Other characters | Mr. Time* • Little Yoshi • Fly Guy • Goonie • Dr. Freezegood • Grinder • Eggo-Dil • Clawdaddy • Flamer Guy • Flopsy Fish • Shy-Guy • Toady | |
| Gameplay | Panel • Garbage block • Shock Panel • Shock Block | |
| Miscellaneous | Gallery • Media • Quotes • Staff | |
| * Exclusive to the SNES version. | ||
