Editing Mario Strikers Charged

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|image=[[File:USCover MSCF.jpg|250px]]<br>North American box cover

|developer=[[Next Level Games]]<br>[[Nintendo SPD Group No.3]]

|publisher=[[Nintendo]]

|release='''Wii (original release):'''<br>{{flag list|Europe|May 25, 2007<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Wii/Mario-Strikers-Charged-Football-281892.html|title=''Mario Strikers Charged Football'' {{!}} Wii {{!}} Games|publisher=Nintendo UK|language=en-gb|accessdate=November 26, 2024}}</ref>|Australia|June 7, 2007|USA|July 30, 2007|Japan|September 20, 2007|HK|September 20, 2007|South Africa|May 2008<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/en-za/Games/Wii/Mario-Strikers-Charged-Football-281892.html|title=''Mario Strikers Charged Football'' {{!}} Wii {{!}} Games|language=en-gb|publisher=Nintendo ZA|accessdate=November 26, 2024}}</ref>|ROC|July 12, 2008|South Korea|March 18, 2010<ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20120122150954/http://www.nintendo.co.kr/Wii/software/list_2010.php|title=Wii|language=ko|publisher=Nintendo Korea|accessdate=May 10, 2023}}</ref>}} '''Wii ([[Nintendo Selects#Wii|Nintendo Selects]]):'''<br>{{flag list|Europe|May 20, 2011|USA|August 28, 2011|South Korea|August 28, 2014}} '''Wii U (digital download):'''<br>{{flag list|Europe|May 12, 2016|Australia|May 13, 2016|Japan|August 17, 2016<ref>{{cite|url=nintendoeverything.com/10-wii-games-coming-to-japanese-wii-u-eshop-over-coming-weeks-with-my-nintendo-discount|title=10 Wii games coming to Japanese Wii U eShop over coming weeks, with My Nintendo discount|author=Jake|date=July 21, 2016|publisher=NintendoEverything|accessdate=June 30, 2024}}</ref>|USA|September 8, 2016}}

|genre=[[Mario Strikers (series)|Soccer]]

|modes=1-4 simultaneous

|ratings={{ratings|esrb=E10+|pegi=7|cero=A|acb=PG|usk=6|grac=all}}

|platforms=[[Wii]], [[Wii U]] (digital download)

|format={{format|wii=1|wiiudl=1}}

|input={{input|nunchuk=1}}

In addition to the local single-player and multiplayer modes, the game also featured online regional multiplayer, which used the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. Unlike most games that had Wi-Fi features, ''Mario Strikers Charged''{{'}}s game data could be copied (but not moved) onto an SD Card. However, all Wi-Fi related data could not be copied.

The game's opening begins with [[Mario]] and [[Bowser]] in a blimp which is the interior of [[Stormship Stadium]]. The camera rolls down to reveal the soccer field in a stormy war-like zone of [[The Wastelands]]. Spectators get electrocuted by the electrical fences, and the whole area is covered in dust and thunderstorms. Bowser shoves Mario out of the way and skydives with Mario following. As Bowser reaches the ground, he breathes fire.

During another match in the [[Lava Pit]], with [[Wario]] against Peach, Peach makes a flip, holding the ball with her legs unleashing her [[Freeze Frame!]] ability, trapping Wario in a comical-looking picture of him in it. In another stormy soccer match on [[Thunder Island]], [[Yoshi]] runs with the ball while [[Diddy Kong]] gets sucked into a cyclone in the sky. Yoshi makes the kick to a green Toad from his team doing a bicycle kick which makes the ball [[Fire Meteor|get caught on fire]]. The [[Kritter]] blocks it, which sets his hands on fire. In [[The Vice]], Donkey Kong uses his [[Thunder Wham!]] ability to drive Daisy's team away. In [[The Dump]], Luigi kicks the ball to [[Waluigi]] using his [[Wall-Luigi!]] move to block it while a Koopa Troopa from Luigi's team slides in the mud.

Each team is headed by a captain, supported by three offensive/defensive sidekicks and one goalie. Two teams face each other with the aim to score the most points. Points are scored by shooting the ball past the goalie and into the goal. The captain is the leading member of any team and possesses both a [[Super Ability]] and a [[Mega Strike]]. While often an afterthought, sidekicks are crucial to the game. Knowing which position a sidekick is best at (such as defense or offense) can make or break a game. Goalies, or keepers as they are known in the European version, are the final line of defense. They are permitted to use their hands to block goals, but often are forced to use their bodies to do so.

Each type of player has different types of skills available to them. Captains and sidekicks share many of the same abilities, but goalies use a completely different move set. Players use the standard [[Wii#Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] and [[Wii#Nunchuk|Nunchuk Attachment]] set-up to play the game.

'''Movement/Dribbling:''' When {{button|wii|Stick}} on the [[Wii#Nunchuk|Nunchuk Attachment]] is pressed, while the captain is not in possession of the ball, the player will move in the corresponding direction. If the captain is in possession of the ball, they will dribble instead. Advanced players can press {{button|wii|Z}} to kick the ball in front of the character ('''chipping'''), losing possession, but slightly charging the ball (see [[#Metallic Ball|more]]).

'''[[Deke]]:''' An advanced skill for the player with the ball, pressing {{button|wii|Pad}} allows players to fake in that direction, dodging opponents moving in for the tackle or steal. This move allows players to dodge the slide tackles of others as well as maintain the ball's charge for extended periods of time.

'''Pass:''' The basic offensive skill, passing the ball from one player to another is critical in avoiding opponents. Also, passing the ball charges it up, meaning that it is easier to score goals once the ball has been repeatedly passed between members of the same team. {{button|wii|A}} is used for passing. While not confirmed, it is presumed that the pass can be altered to match a player's style. Such alterations include the lob shot and the stylized midair skills performed by the receiver.

'''Shoot:''' A more powerful version of the pass, shooting is for scoring goals. The game automatically targets the goal from the player’s current position when {{button|wii|B}} is pressed. Shots can be charged by holding {{button|wii|B}} to increase their chances of success. Players can pull off fancy flip shots to shoot if they hold {{button|wii|B}} as they receive passes.

'''Clear:''' When a player has the ball on their side of the field, pressing {{button|wii|B}} allows them to kick the ball to the other side of the field. This technique is effective in situations where the player is crowded by opponents.

'''Switch Players:''' If a character on one's team has the ball, the player automatically takes control over them, and can change characters by passing. However, when one's team does not have possession of the ball, players may switch characters at will with a press of {{button|wii|A}}. This move also works when two players control the same team and their team is in possession of the ball. The player without the ball may swap characters freely.

'''Slide [[Tackle]]:''' Performed in the same way faking is performed, this move allows players without the ball to steal the ball. Less powerful than the Body Check, it is still a worthy move as players are given immediate possession of the ball afterwards.  

'''Big Hit:''' By shaking the Wii Remote, a player can pull off the most devastating tackle in the game. However, this move does not give the user immediate control over the ball.

'''Mega Shakedown:''' When a captain begins a Mega Strike (see below), the opposing player can move the meter by shaking the Nunchuk. This makes lining up the meter especially difficult, and may improve a player's chance of deflecting the Mega Strike. Directly attacking the captain is more useful, but the option is not always available.

'''Use Items:''' By pressing {{button|wii|C}}, any player may use an item in the team's inventory. Items that activate a captain's Super Ability (see below) can only be used by the captain. Details about the items available are provided in the Items section of this article.

'''[[Mega Strike]]:''' More powerful than the standard shot, a Mega Strike is performed when a captain fully charges their shot. To perform this move, the player holds {{button|wii|B}} to charge until a meter appears. Through proper timing, the player determines the number of balls as the meter swings to the left (from 3-6, increasing from 4 as it goes left, but captains can fire up to 6 balls or less). When the meter moves back towards the right past the original starting point, proper timing determines ball speed (the small orange area is the fastest, while the surrounding green areas are faster than the gray areas). After the shot specifics have been determined, the captain launches into the air, powers up further and then slams the ball towards the goalie, who then attempts the Mega Strike Block.  

'''[[Super Ability]]:''' Each captain may obtain a character-specific item during the course of a game. Pressing the {{button|wii|C}} button activates the item. If the player is not playing as the Captain, the computer performs the move instead. Super Abilities are the most devastating when used to free up a captain for the Mega Strike. The background music changes when Mario or Luigi activate their Super Ability.

'''[[Skillshot]]:''' Much like a Mega Strike, the SkillShot is performed by holding down {{button|wii|B}} until charging is complete. The resultant shot is coupled with an attack on the goalie. Depending on the sidekick, the shot will be different.

[[File:MSC Kritter Screenshot.png|thumb|Kritter prepares to block an incoming Mega Strike.]]

'''Pass:''' The basic move of the goalie when in possession of the ball, a pass does nothing more than putting the ball back into play.

'''Punt:''' The goalie's version of the clear, it allows him to move the ball far away from the goal. This move is effective if the opposing team is surrounding the goal.

'''Body Check:''' Goalies are automatically brutal. If opponents remain in the goalie box too long or make contact with the goalie while he holds the ball, he attacks either by kicking or hitting them.

'''Mega Strike Block:''' When a Mega Strike is performed by the captain of the opposing team, it is up to the goalie to block as many balls as possible. The player assumes a first-person view from the goalie’s eyes and moves the {{button|wii|wiimote}} to move the hands of the goalie, represented by two hand icons. When a ball approaches, pressing {{button|wii|A}} deflects and destroys it. Depending on the speed of the balls set in the opposing Mega Strike, the player has a few seconds for each ball or less.

[[File:Yoshi ball MSC.png|thumb|left|Yoshi prepares to kick the metallic ball in his on-screen appearance. In this purple state, the ball is the weakest.]]

In previous Strikers tournaments, a ball resembling the traditional soccer in appearance and physics was used. However, for this Strikers tourney, a new, metallic ball is used.

 

[[File:Bob-omb MSC.png|thumb|200px|A Bob-omb explodes to blow the opponents off their feet.]]

One of the most critical elements of a team's strategy is its use of items. Regardless of which player earned an item, any member of that player's team may use it. However, this may not be true of the special items that activate a captain's Super Ability.

In keeping with the combative nature of the Strikers sport, the many offensive items at the disposal of players are cinematic and devastating. These items are the most useful in blocking Mega Strikes, clearing the field for a Mega Strike, or to simply gain possession of the ball.

*'''[[Banana|Banana Peel]]s:''' A staple of the ''Super Mario'' sports series, Banana Peels again play the role of a landmine. Players who touch a Banana Peel fall to the ground and lose the ball if in possession. Banana Peels come in sets of three or five normal-sized items. There also is a [[Giant Banana|bigger version]] of the Banana Peel which comes in a set of one, and it does not leave behind three smaller Banana Peels when someone touches it like it does in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!''

*'''[[Green Shell]]s:''' Green Shells are the basic projectile item. They do not home in on players, but because they come in sets of three, they are very effective at close range. If they make contact with a wall, they ricochet off. However, they are destroyed upon contact with a player. The player that gets hit falls and is stunned for a brief moment.

*'''[[Giant Green Shell]]s:''' Unlike its miniature counterpart, the Giant Green Shell is a devastating item. While its movement pattern is the same, it does not disintegrate upon its first impact with an item or player. Any players that get hit by this green shell gets buried and is stunned for an amount of time. Only one can be fired at a time.

*'''[[Red Shell]]s:''' A more advanced projectile weapon than the Green Shell, the Red Shell homes down the nearest opposing player. They come in sets of three, making them useful both for clearing the field for a Mega Strike or taking possession of the ball. However, not all three always reach targets. Often, one breaks into pieces by hitting a wall.

*'''[[Giant Red Shell]]s:''' The Giant Red Shell is more robust than the normal Red Shell. It will bounce off of walls for a number of times before crumbling. As soon as it bowls over one player, its homing abilities are nullified and it acts as a Giant Green Shell. Only one can be fired at a time.

*'''[[Blue Shell]]s:''' The Blue Shell utilizes a similar movement pattern to the Green Shell and also comes in packs of three which are deployed at the same time. Blue Shells bounce off walls until they come in contact with a player or break. The character is then encased in ice, effectively stunning him or her for a few seconds.

*'''[[Giant Blue Shell]]s:''' Larger than the basic blue shell, the Giant Blue Shell follows the same movement pattern and also freezes characters. They can only be released one at a time.

*'''[[Spiny Shell (red)|Spiked Shell]]s:''' While they have the same effects on players as the Green Shells, Spiked Shells are much more durable and will bounce off walls more times than the [[Green Shell]] can before falling apart. During this period, they can run over players an infinite number of times.

*'''[[Giant Spiny Shell|Giant Spiked Shell]]s:''' The difference between Giant Spiked Shells and Spiked Shells is comparable to the differences between Giant Blue Shells and Blue Shells; they last longer. The movement patterns of both versions are the same. The difference between the types of Spiked Shells is their size. Also, only one can be fired at a time.

*'''[[Bob-omb]]s:''' Some of the most devastating items in the game, Bob-ombs come in sets of three or five, deployed in front of the player with the ball, or the player closest to the teammate with the ball. All players caught in the blast radius, excluding the user, are affected by the blast. They cause tremendous explosions that literally ram players into the field. Unlike in other games, the player who deploys the Bob-ombs cannot be injured by them as they explode on contact with the ground, although their teammates can.

*'''[[Mega Bob-omb]]s:''' The largest item-based explosive in the game, the Mega Bob-omb can only be fired one at a time. All players caught in the blast radius, excluding the user, are affected by the blast. However, the size of the explosion is much greater than that of an individual Bob-omb. The blast radius is much larger, although the attack is not as wide as that of three normal-sized Bob-ombs.

*'''[[Chain Chomp]]s:''' While the ''Mario Kart'' games had the [[Lightning]] item, Strikers tournaments use the Chain Chomp. Systematically attacking every single player on the opposing team by ramming him or her into the ground, the Chain Chomp can easily turn the tide of the game, although it will not hesitate to flatten the user and their teammates if they are in the way. If the user's team is not in possession of the ball, the Chain Chomp falls onto the pitch right on top of the player in possession. The item is very rare, and it mostly appears if a team is losing badly.

===Defensive Items===

With the exception of the Super Ability items, there are only two defensive items in the game. Defensive items beef up the user and are particularly useful for scoring goals without the use of Mega Strikes.

*'''[[Mushroom]]s:''' Unlike [[Super Mushroom]]s, the Mushroom only makes characters faster. (The size increase is negligible.) This item is especially effective when surrounded by the opposing team. Running can further increase its usefulness.

*'''[[Star]]s:''' The defensive equivalent of the [[Chain Chomp]], Stars make players invincible for a short period of time. This item is useful for turning the tide of the game and for scoring any time of goal. To have enough time for a 6-ball [[Mega Strike]], the player should activate it right when the meter appears.

Designed for one to four players, Road to the Strikers Cup is the standard tournament mode seen in all of the Mario sports games. Players are challenged by various teams across three cups. As the mode progresses, its difficulty increases. Alternatively, players can choose to play in ''Extreme Mode'', which makes the game difficult from the start. The mode uses a tournament ladder or the table system seen in ''Super Mario Strikers''.

Taking the place of ''Super Mario Strikers’'' grudge match mode, domination mode can be played by up to four players. Two teams are created, and players can choose which team they wish to play on. Any team combinations are available

Striker Challenges are similar to the Mission Mode in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Each character has one challenge, amounting to 12 total. Most challenges simply involve winning under difficult circumstances (Such as the goalie being very weak to charged shots, the opposing team leading by five points at the start, etc.). Challenges are separated by difficulty, with two classified as Novice, two as Professional, three as Superstar, three as Legend, and two as MegaStriker. Completing each challenge unlocks a new cheat for use in Domination Mode, and also unlocks a card featuring artwork of the player used in that challenge. Each of the 12 Challenges allows the player to play as all 12 Captains. However, only 11 Captains are the opponent, as [[Donkey Kong]] is faced twice, which leaves [[Bowser Jr.]] out. Before a striker challenge is started, there is an article in the [[Striker Times]] based on the event.

[[File:Wi-Fi Friend Codes MSC.png|thumb|200px|Screenshot of Wi-Fi friend code billboard.]]

Players with access to the Internet were able to play with anyone in their region through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (WFC), but could not play with anyone outside their region; any attempts to add someone from another region would result in error codes. Matches were available for 1 vs 1, 2 vs 1, 1 vs 3 and 2 vs 2 formats.

Random matchmaking was possible for players who chose to play ranked matches. However, it was also possible to play unranked matches with friends by registering their Wii System Codes beforehand. Friend play options were equivalent to Domination Mode options.

Each player was identified by the [[Mii]] of their choosing. Using this system, a “Striker of the Day” was crowned based on the player who earned the most points day-by-day in a week's time period. Points earned in unranked matches were not counted. These points were scored by winning matches (ten points), scoring goals (one for each goal for a maximum of ten), and not disconnecting and taking a loss (one point). The player lost points if they disconnected.

 

The players were able to choose from any captain to play as in WFC Mode, whether or not they unlocked the captain for offline play.

 

With the shutdown of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection on May 20, 2014, online play is no longer officially possible.

[[File:MSCCharacters.png|thumb|250px|All the Captains in ''Mario Strikers Charged''.]]

Each character has its individual advantages and disadvantages. However, strategic team creation can serve to offset the disadvantages and play to each individual's advantages. Additionally, each character also has a theme song that plays when they score a goal and during their home entrance. [[Bowser]], [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Diddy Kong]], and [[Petey Piranha]] are new captains to the series, while [[Boo]], [[Dry Bones]], [[Monty Mole]], and [[Shy Guy]] are new sidekicks.

The captain is the leader of the team and the only character that can perform the Mega Strike. Captains also may receive a special item, the Captain Ability.

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{| class=wikitable width=100%

! colspan=2 style="background:#FF9999" | Mario

![[File:MarioStrikers3j.jpg|250px]]

*'''Mega Strike:''' Mario turns into a fiery [[Metal Mario]], then swings his leg behind his head, once done, he swings back his leg, kicking the ball with full force, mashing it towards the goal.

*'''Uniform:''' Mario wears red armor with white and blue accents.

*'''Away Entrance:''' Mario runs up to the opposing sidekicks, tips his hat combatively, then says, "Oh yeah!"

*'''Home Entrance:''' Mario falls from the sky, arms outstretched, making a perfect landing when he reaches the field and saying "Come on!"

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Rock and Roll}}

! colspan=2 style="background:lightgreen"|Luigi

!width=90px|[[File:MSC Luigi Artwork.jpg|200px]]  

*'''Mega Strike:''' Luigi jumps high into the air. He waves his arms around as the ball floats around him, leaving an electric trail. Now electrified, he focuses his hands in front of the ball, then outstretches both of his arms, an in a thunder-like sound, launches the ball towards the goalie.

*'''Away Entrance:''' Luigi scuffles his feet around in place for a bit and says "Heeya! Luigi, Come on!" while making a gesture with his hands.

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Flamenco}} / {{wp|Latin music|Latin}}

! colspan=2 style="background:lightpink" | Peach

!width=80px|[[File:Peach MSC artwork.jpg|200px]]  

*'''Mega Strike:''' Peach jumps up as she sprouts wings and a giant crown that looks like a halo. She then curls up in a protective position before shooting the ball towards the goal by emitting a powerful flash.

*'''Deke:''' Like Toad, Peach makes a somersault, carrying the ball with her. She can jump over the opponent with it.

*'''Uniform:''' Peach wears pink armor with light yellow and blue accents.

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Techno}}

! colspan=2 style="background:#FFC78F" | Daisy

!width=90px|[[File:DaisyStrikersj.jpg|200px]]  

*'''Mega Strike:''' Daisy jumps up high into the air with the ball. She then raises her hand charging crystals into her clenched fist, and punches the ball straight towards the goal emitting shining crystals throughout the Mega Strike.

*'''Deke:''' Daisy makes a spin and then disappears to move forward a little, then she appears again, just like [[Dry Bones]]. How far she moves ahead depends on the ball's color.

*'''Uniform:''' Daisy wears orange armor with cyan, white, and yellow accents.

*'''Alt. Uniform:''' Daisy wears emerald green armor with orange, white, and yellow accents.

*'''Team Emblem:''' Signature cyan and yellow daisy emblem.

*'''Away Entrance:''' Daisy stands up while exclaiming, "Oh yeah?!". Then she gets in a boxing stance and says, "C'mon!". Shortly after she strikes the stance there will be a sound effect from a real boxing match bell.  

*'''Home Entrance:''' Daisy falls to the ground, grunts, and exclaims "C'mon!" while lifting her head.

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Synth Rock|Synth}}/{{wp|Punk Rock}}

! colspan=2 style="background:lightgreen" | Yoshi

!width=90px|[[File:YoshiStrikersj.jpg|250px]]  

*'''Uniform:''' Yoshi wears green armor with white and blue accents.

*'''Alt. Uniform:''' Yoshi wears orange armor with blue/dark-purple accents.

*'''Team Emblem:''' Signature [[Yoshi Egg]] but with wings.

*'''Home Entrance:''' Yoshi falls out of the sky, and when he lands, he looks up at the ball, then raises his foot like he is ready to shoot the ball at his maximum and growls.

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Broadway theatre|Energetic Broadway}}

! colspan=2 style="background:#FFFF99" | Wario

!width=90px|[[File:WarioStrikersCharged.jpg|250px]]  

*'''Deke:''' Wario yells "Butt smash!", jumps into the air, and pounds the ground, butt first. This is based on his butt stomp move from the ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' series.

*'''Team Emblem:''' Pitchforked “W” emblem with a green fart cloud.

*'''Home Entrance:''' Wario sings to his theme at the way down and belly-flops into the ground, getting stuck. He quickly pulls out his head and looks angrily at the ball.

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Polka}}

! colspan=2 style="background:lavender" | Waluigi

!width=90px|[[File:WaluigiStrikersj.jpg|200px]]  

*'''Team Emblem:''' Signature "Γ" logo wrapped around with a thorn bush.

*'''Home Entrance:''' Waluigi plummets to the ground face down yelling with an outstretched fist facing downwards and strikes a pose, saying "Oh, yeah!"

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Bluegrass music|Bluegrass}}

! colspan=2 style="background:#C9A2B0" | Donkey Kong

!width=90px|[[File:MSC Donkey Kong Artwork.jpg|250px]]  

*'''Mega Strike:''' Once in the air, Donkey Kong gathers electricity in his arms and claps the ball, hurling it towards the goalie.  

*'''Away Entrance:''' DK pounds his chest, then smashes a fist into the ground and then makes monkey sounds.

*'''Home Entrance:''' Falling from the sky, DK shakes the field upon impact and stares down his opponent, growling.

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Music of Africa|African Drums}}

! colspan=2 style="background:#FC8D68" | Bowser ^{<small>(new)</small>}

!width=90px|[[File:BowserStrikersj.png|250px]]

*'''Mega Strike:''' Bowser jumps into the air, spins around once holding the ball as his claw extensions and spikes grow, his hair turns to fire, and his eyes glow yellow-white. He then throws the ball at the goalie with terrifying speed.  

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Hard rock|Hard Rock}} arrangement of the fortress boss theme from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''

! colspan=2 style="background:#FC8D68" | Bowser Jr.^{<small>(new)</small>}

!width=90px|[[File:Bowser Jr MSC artwork.jpg|200px]]

*'''Mega Strike:''' Bowser Jr. jumps high into the air. As the background turns green, his head swells up slightly, his wristbands explode, his tail grows and he suddenly opens his mouth to release sonar waves (Similar to his Super Ability), which hit the ball and send it flying.

*'''Deke:''' Bowser Jr. jumps into the air and slams his shell into the ground.

*'''Away Entrance:''' Bowser Jr. tries to provoke the opponent, just like Bowser does, but unfortunately, he cannot roar so well. He tries to breathe fire, but there will only be a small flame, and he tries to roar, hardly anything comes out. He then frowns and simply says "Grrr" and "Roar."

*'''Home Entrance:''' Bowser Jr. falls and, just before landing, he turns and spins a few times in his shell before striking a pose (as if Breakdancing).

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Surf rock|Surf Rock}}

! colspan=2 style="background:gold" | Diddy Kong ^{<small>(new)</small>}

!width=90px|[[File:Diddy Kong MSC artwork.jpg|200px]]

*'''Mega Strike:''' Diddy jumps high into the air, and as the background turns orange he holds his hands together, crosses his legs and closes his eyes, as if he is chanting. He then touches it with the tip of his tail, and the ball goes flying.

*'''Away Entrance:''' Diddy holds a banana in a threatening way while making angry sounds and hitting it against his hand.

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Hindustani classical music|Hindustani Classical}}

! colspan=2 style="background:lightgreen" | Petey Piranha ^{<small>(new)</small>}

!width=90px|[[File:MSC Petey Piranha Artwork.png|220px]]

*'''Deke:''' Petey roots himself quickly, allowing him to thrash his head back and forth violently, knocking out anybody who hits it and releasing dandelion fluff.

*'''Away Entrance:''' Petey falls onto the field and unfolds like a plant's bulb. He then laughs at the opposing sidekicks after barking loudly.

*'''Home Entrance:''' Petey plummets into the field, completely curled up into a ball, and, after hitting the ground, unfolds like a plant's bulb and roars like a lion.

*'''Theme:''' {{wp|Calypso music|Calypso}}

Sidekicks comprise the rest of the team. They share stats with captains in the same category, but instead of Mega Strikes, they perform a variety of Skillshots exclusive to the sidekick's species. Unlike ''Super Mario Strikers'', ''Mario Strikers Charged'' allows for different types of sidekicks to be chosen instead of one type per team.

{| class=wikitable width=100%

! colspan=2 bgcolor=Gold | Hammer Bro.

| width=90px |[[File:Hammer Bro Orange Yoshi MSC.jpg|100px]]

*'''Skillshot:''' [[Hammer Throw (Mario Strikers Charged)|Hammer Throw]]

*'''Theme:''' A fast-paced cover version of ''Charged's'' main theme song.

! colspan=2 | Toad

!width=90px|[[File:Toad MSC.jpg|100px]]  

*'''Theme:''' Funk rock and Techno remixed tune.

! colspan=2 | Koopa Troopa

!width=80px|[[File:Koopa Orange Bowser MSC.jpg|100px]]  

*'''Skillshot:''' [[Shell Smash (move)|Shell Smash]]

*'''Theme:''' Euro reggae remix.

! colspan=2 | Birdo

!width=90px|[[File:Birdo Bowser MSC.jpg|100px]]  

*'''Theme:''' A piano ballet rearrangement of "The Turkish March".

! colspan=2 | Boo ^{<small>(new)</small>}

!width=90px|[[File:Boo Orange Yoshi MSC.jpg|100px]]  

*'''Info:''' This ghost can fly up and down the sidelines with great speed, using precise and accurate passing to lead his team to victory. His long-distance shots are quite weak though and his hits are not very powerful. If Boo gets a chance, he can Possess the ball and score at will.

*'''Theme:''' A rearrangement of the merry-go-round theme from [[Big Boo's Haunt]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.

! colspan=2 | Dry Bones ^{<small>(new)</small>}

!width=90px|[[File:Dry Bones Bowser MSC.jpg|100px]]

*'''Skillshot:''' [[Shocker (Mario Strikers Charged)|Shocker]]

*'''Theme:''' A hip hop rearrangement of the Fortress Theme from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''

! colspan=2 | Monty Mole^{<small>(new)</small>}

!width=90px|[[File:Monty Mole Bowser Jr MSC.jpg|100px]]  

*'''Info:''' A power player. Monty Mole can shoot the ball incredibly well and throw some of the biggest hits ever seen on the pitch. His slow waddling run and weak passing make him more vulnerable to losing possession when he has the ball. Find the right distance for his Dirt Drill and score at will!  

! colspan=2 | Shy Guy ^{<small>(new)</small>}

!width=90px|[[File:ShyGuy MSC.jpg|100px]]  

*'''Info:''' A well balanced player. Shy Guy has average abilities in all areas of the game. Teams looking for a true team-player need look no further than this player. If Shy Guy gets a chance, his Bullet Bill Blast will blow open a great scoring opportunity.

*'''Theme:''' A piano tune, with some sirens at some points.

===Goalie===

MSC Kritter Artwork.jpg|[[Kritter]]

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===Character Type Stats===

Each character type has its own stats. Since every one of each specific type will always have the same stats, only the stats for each type will be shown instead of for every character.

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!Name

!Arena

!Capacity

!Description

!Course Element

|[[File:The Vice MSC.png|200px]]

|Resembling the grass stadiums in the previous game, The Vice features the famous electric fence that protects the audience from flying balls, items, rubble, and even fans. Based on this stadium, the sport appears to have grown in popularity, as there are countless hundreds of fans cramming themselves in and craning their necks to see the game. The seating areas are metal-themed, with structures resembling giant [[Warp Pipe]]s.

|Electric Fence. If an attack pushes a player out of bounds, he or she will be caught in this invisible wall and electrocuted. After falling back to the ground, characters twitch a while before returning to play.

|A dark, ominous course, Thunder Island is also one of the most dangerous. Located on the top of an island amid foggy waters, players who move or are pushed out of bounds are not stopped by an electric fence. Instead, they tumble down the cliff and appear on the center of the field shortly after. Matches are played during thunderstorms, increasing the danger. Audience members sit safely in seats attached to the cliff of a nearby island.

|Storm. Sometimes a heavy storm will start. It is not uncommon for [[Cheep Cheep]]s, cows, and tractors to fly across the field. The wind also pushes players, making moving around either slower or quicker, depending on the direction it blows in. The standard electric fence is also missing along the lengths of the field, characters that get too close to the edge will simply fall off, only to come back with the next storm.

|Set in the middle a desert and built around ancient ruins. Giant stone [[Thwomp]]s guard the middle horizontal section of the field. While players may use the sides to avoid danger, the sand on the sides prevents the fast pace typical to other fields. This course does not feature seating for fans due to the surrounding pillars and the structure that resembles a Mayan temple.

|[[Thwomp]]s and sandpits. Eight Thwomps randomly drop down around the center of the stadium periodically. They come down when there is a small shadow of a circle and someone walks across it. Around the edges of the stadium are large lots of sand - moving in the sand is slower than moving under the Thwomps.  Thwomps may score goals if they come crashing down on the ball, crediting a random player of the scoring team, much like scoring on one's own goal does. Shells can be accelerated rapidly in the same way.

|[[File:MSC The Classroom.png|200px]]

|This field is made of dark rock. Lava glows through holes in the field to act as boundary markings and field lines. Lava surrounds this field. What looks like mechanical or castle pillars surround it. It is unlocked by beating [[Bowser Jr.]] in [[Fire Cup]]'s finals.

|Lava. Periodically, balls of lava will jump out of the pool and fall onto the field. When this happens, a large circle of fire spreads on the ground around it, burning everybody who runs into it and stunning them temporarily. If the ball hits the circle of fire, it will bounce around, fully charged, until it hits solid ground again.

|[[File:MSC Wastelands Overhead.jpg|200px]]

|The Wastelands are set in a strange purple-colored landscape, where it is constantly snowing. Mechanical Bloopers are set around the edge as decorations. It is unlocked by earning the Brick Wall Award and the Golden Foot Award in the Fire Cup.

|Ice, lightning, electric fence. Because of the constant snowfall, the ground is slippery. Every now and then, the screen will darken, and lightning bolts will hit random places on the field (The lightning always hits close to the ball) and on the third strike, it will hit the ball, stopping it completely while charging it. When this happens, the wind will also blow players around slightly, like on Thunder Island. There is also an electric fence on this course.

|Set inside a gigantic canyon (The field itself is in a part that's under an overhanging rock), the Crystal Canyon field has large orange crystals set around it. It is unlocked by beating [[Diddy Kong]] in [[Crystal Cup]]'s finals.

|Sunlight. Although the course itself is under an overhang, beams of sunlight will be refracted and focused off the crystals around the pitch. After every goal that is scored, these beams will hit one or two players on each team, knocking them out for such a long time, that they cannot play until the next goal is scored. Captains can also be disabled.

|-

|[[File:MSC The Dump.jpg|200px]]

|A field made of dirt, this course becomes a muddy mess during rainstorms. In the center of the field is one drainage pipe, where all the dirt travels. It is unlocked by earning the Brick Wall Award and the Golden Foot Award in the Crystal Cup.

|Mud. The mud not only makes players move more slowly, but it will also slowly move them towards the center of the field. The mud may also stop the ball from rolling. The drainage pipe is sealed, so any players cannot fall in.

|[[File:MSC Stormship Stadium.png|200px]]

|The Stormship Stadium is a giant metal platform, inside a giant metal ship with an open center. It resembles the ship at the beginning of the intro. It is unlocked by beating [[Petey Piranha]] in [[Strikers Cup]]'s finals.

|Electricity and tilting. Running along the floor are several small slits. Periodically, thunder will strike the center of the platform, and lightning will randomly travel along with two or three of these slits. The field also tilts towards the side with more players on it.

|[[Galactic Stadium]]

|[[File:Galactic Stadium.png|200px]]

| -

|The final stadium, Galactic Stadium is set on top of a large, flat, floating chunk of metal in outer space, with several smaller pieces of metal floating around it. There is no seating for fans. It is unlocked by earning the Brick Wall Award and Golden Foot Award in the Strikers Cup.

|Electric fence. Even though it is the final stadium, the only specialty it has is an electric fence, like all the stadiums before it.

|}

 

All of the original seven courses from ''Super Mario Strikers'' are playable. Known as "The Classics", they have no new additions in this game other than slight aesthetic changes. Each course retains its famous electric fence (which is their only gimmick) but since Bowser is now a playable character, Bowser attacks are no longer included. All of these are available from the start.

!Name

!Home team

|[[The Palace]]

|[[File:MSC The Palace.jpg|200px]]

|[[Princess Peach]] and [[Princess Daisy]]

|Located in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], this grassy field was home to the first tournament's [[Mushroom Cup]]. While it is currently a soccer pitch, it was the residence of a royal family at one point. Visiting the course is a must for hardcore fans of the sport.

|[[Pipeline Central]]

|[[File:MSC Pipeline Central Overhead.jpg|200px]]

|[[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]

|Created in honor of Mario and Luigi, Pipeline Central is on top of a skyscraper in a futuristic city of the Mushroom Kingdom. In the first tourney, it was home to the [[Flower Cup]].

|[[The Underground]]

|[[File:Underground Mario Strikers Charged Football.JPG|200px]]

|[[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]]

|Wario and Waluigi supplied the funding for [[The Underground]], the subterranean course which served as the [[Star Cup]]'s home in the previous title. It features unique seating, with stylized W beams separating the sections.

|[[Crater Field]]

|[[File:MSC Crater Field Screenshot.jpg|200px]]

|Yoshi

|Located in [[Yoshi's Island (location)|Yoshi's Island]] with a capacity of 42,000. Crater Field, as the name implies, is in a large crater and is the [[Super Mushroom Cup]]'s special field. Instead of having fans sit in normal seats, they sit in glass-covered, egg-shaped sections.

|[[Konga Coliseum]]

|[[File:MSC Konga Coliseum.jpg|200px]]

|[[Donkey Kong Island]]'s stadium, Konga Coliseum is famous for its destructible wooden floor. Small ponds of water add to the jungle atmosphere of the stadium. It once housed the Super Flower Cup in the events of ''Super Mario Strikers''.  

|[[The Battle Dome]]

|[[File:MSC Battle Dome Screenshot.jpg|200px]]

|

|Situated in [[Bowser's Castle]], The Battle Dome is largely filled by Bowser's minions. Featuring a metal field and a large glass dome, the ominous stadium served as the home of the [[Super Star Cup]] in ''Super Mario Strikers''.

|[[Bowser Stadium (Mario Strikers series)|Bowser Stadium]]

|[[File:MSC Bowser Stadium.jpg|200px]]

|

|A characterization of the extreme nature of the Strikers sport, Bowser Stadium is located in [[Deep Space]] and served as the symbol of the [[Bowser Cup|Bowser]] and [[Super Bowser Cup|Super Bowser Cups]]. Its field is a blue rubber compound. Some of the structures of this stadium resemble Eggman, the robot in the Next Level Games' logo.

Winning each cup results in unlocking the defending champion. The Qualifying rounds are played Round-Robin style: a win (W) is worth three points, a loss (L) 0 points, a sudden-death loss (SD) one point. At the end of the qualifying rounds, the teams are ranked by points and the top few advance to the elimination round (semi-finals and finals). Should the player lose at the elimination round, they must start the cup all over again. If they make it to the defending champion, they must win a best-of-3 series away at the same stadium.

===Fire Cup===

The [[Fire Cup]] consist of four teams that play six qualifying rounds, each playing each other twice; two teams advance to 1 final, 3-game series with defending champion [[Bowser Jr.]]

===Crystal Cup===

The [[Crystal Cup]] has six teams that play ten qualifying rounds, each playing each other twice; four teams advance to two semi-finals and one final, 3-game series with defending champion [[Diddy Kong]].

===Striker Cup===

The [[Striker Cup]] has ten teams that play nine qualifying rounds, each playing each other once; eight teams advance to four quarterfinals, two semi-finals, and one final, 3-game series with defending champion [[Petey Piranha]].

==Challenges==

[[File:MSC Mario Challenge.jpg|thumb]]

'''Official Description:''' Mario and DK are locked in mortal conflict. Heading into Sudden Death at the Banana Cup! It's come down to the final goal of the match. Can Mario pull off this victory and dethrone the defending Champion!?<br>

'''Cheat:''' "Classic Mode" - Turns off Mega Strikes and Skillshots.

===Sibling Rivalry!===

[[File:MSC Luigi Challenge.jpg|thumb]]

'''Official Description:''' Mario and Luigi battle it out for the last spot in the next round. But Luigi's team is down a player. Will this be the first time that Luigi pips his big brother for the final qualifying place, and can he do it missing one of his key players?<br>

'''Cheat:''' "Safe Mega Strike" - Once a Mega Strike charge is initiated, it cannot be stopped by anybody except goalies.

===This Monkey Shines!===

[[File:MSC Donkey Kong Challenge.jpg|thumb]]

'''Official Description:''' It's the final of the Lightning Cup and Donkey Kong has taken a beating early on in the game by conceding a three goal Mega Strike. Can the courageous captain come back to win the game? Time will tell! Donkey Kong against Petey, coming up now!<br>

'''Cheat:''' "Super Captains" - The only items received are Super Ability items.

===Battle For The Crown!===

[[File:MSC Princess Peach Challenge.jpg|thumb]]

'''Stadium:''' [[The Palace]]<br>

'''Official Description:''' The story at the Star Cup is which Princess will reign supreme, and it comes down to one game to see which is superior. Daisy is ahead in the group, but if Peach can beat Daisy by at least 5 goals, then Peach will advance and eliminate Daisy! Who will take the crown?<br>

'''Cheat:''' "High Voltage" - Simply touching the electric fence will electrify players.

===Brick Wall Baby!===

[[File:MSC Daisy Challenge.jpg|thumb]]

'''Official Description:''' Daisy has an opportunity to win yet another Brick Wall award within the Leaf Cup! If she can win her next game and not concede a goal she will take the Trophy for an unprecedented fifth straight year. Can Waluigi spoil the party, or will Daisy lead her team to victory and defensive stardom?<br>

'''Cheat:''' "Devastating Hits" - All players' tackling power becomes maxed.

===A Stunning Situation!===

[[File:MSC Wario Challenge.jpg|thumb]]

'''Official Description:''' It's the final game of the Super Cup with Wario and Diddy tied at one game each. But Wario's Goalie has severe dizzy spells due to too many Megastrikes to the head. The winner of this game will take home the championship. Can Wario overcome his Goalie's head problems?<br>

===Three Goals Away!===

[[File:MSC Waluigi Challenge.jpg|thumb]]

'''Official Description:''' Waluigi is on the brink of being eliminated by Luigi at the Storm Cup. He must win his final group stage game by three or more goals to advance. Time is running out for the purple pest... Are his Storm Cup days coming to an end, or just beginning?<br>

'''Cheat:''' "Secure Stadium" Stadium events will not occur.

===So Far Behind...===

[[File:MSC Yoshi Challenge.jpg|thumb]]

'''Official Description:''' Yoshi trails Wario by five goals late in the Sand Cup semifinal as he looks to defend his championship. Yoshi needs to do whatever it takes to find a way back and win the game! The odds are against the dark horse, but anything can happen with the all-powerful Megastrike! <br>

'''Cheat:''' "Power Shortage" - Electric fences are disabled.

===Zero Tolerance!===

[[File:MSC Bowser Challenge.jpg|thumb]]

'''Official Description:''' It's the final game of the group stage at the Konga Cup and Bowser's team has a chance to set a record with their eight consecutive clean sheet against Peach. Can he topple the Pink Powerhouse and set the record? Only time will tell!<br>

'''Cheat:''' "Field Tilt" - The field slants down towards the player who is on the losing hand. The greater the score difference, the more it slants.

===Tag Team Tussle!===

[[File:MSC Petey Piranha Challenge.jpg|thumb]]

'''Difficulty:''' Legend<br>

'''Stadium:''' [[Pipeline Central]]<br>

'''Official Description:''' Petey has reached the Super Mushroom Cup final, and is now set to battle Donkey Kong for the title. Both of the teams have taken a beating, leaving each side with only the Captain and a trusted Sidekick. With the trophy on the line, which team has enough left in the tank to take home the title?<br>

'''Cheat:''' "Always White Ball" - The ball always has a white glow, meaning that every time it's shot, it will go at max speed and power.

===Against All Odds!===

'''Official Description:''' It's the final of the Mushroom Cup. Bowser Jr. is facing his arch-rival and father, Bowser. But the league has handed down a harsh penalty to Bowser Jr. He cannot use powerups in the final, as he was found guilty of sabotaging them in his semi-final victory. Can this little pest win the Mushroom Cup with no powerups?<br>

 

'''Official Description:''' The world has all eyes on Diddy Kong's team as they have a chance to set the record for scoring 100 goals faster than anyone else. Not only does his team need seven goals to set the record, but they also need to win over Yoshi to qualify for the next stage of the Star Cup! Will Diddy make history, and advance to the next round as well?<br>

'''Cheat:''' "Custom Power Ups (All sets)" - Allows players to modify the items received during gameplay to specific sets, such as Shells (Only receive Green/Red/Blue/Spiked Shells) or Explosives (Only receive Bob-ombs). This also unlocks the Unlimited Power Ups cheat, which makes players automatically receive new items every few seconds.

==Pre-release and unused content==

There are unused texture files found in the game's ISO containing alternate colors for [[Princess Peach]] and her team. These alternate colors depict Peach and her team as light blue and yellow.

File:StrikersCharged Peach Model LightBlue.png|[[Princess Peach]]

File:StrikersCharged Birdo Model Peach LB.png|[[Birdo]]

File:StrikersCharged Toad Model LightBlue.png|[[Toad (species)|Toad]]

==Staff==

{{main|List of Mario Strikers Charged staff}}

==References to other games==

*''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'': An arrangement of the pause screen music is used in the elevator at [[Gloomy Manor]] right before it breaks down.

*''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'': A poster depicting several captains from this game can be seen in the hallway in the theater on the [[Paranormal Productions]] eighth floor, as well as a poster depicting Mario about to do his [[Mega Strike]] move.