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The '''Metro Kingdom''' is the eighth kingdom visited in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is the greater location of '''New Donk City''', a large city filled with skyscrapers and buildings. This kingdom's main landmark is the [[New Donk City Hall]], the tallest skyscraper located at the northern end of the kingdom. | The '''Metro Kingdom''' is the eighth kingdom visited in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. It is the greater location of '''New Donk City''', a large city filled with skyscrapers and buildings. This kingdom's main landmark is the [[New Donk City Hall]], the tallest skyscraper located at the northern end of the kingdom. | ||
The Metro Kingdom is largely based off of the [[real world]] location of [[New York City]], hence the name of the city located within it. The New Donk City Hall is based on the {{wp|Empire State Building}}, while a pair of triangular-shaped buildings outside of it appear to be inspired by the {{wp|Flatiron Building}}, and visible in the skyline are a building and bridge resembling the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and [[Brooklyn Bridge]], respectively. The way [[Crazy Cap]] has a flagship store in New Donk City is very similar to how Nintendo's [[Nintendo New York|flagship store]] is in New York City. Some street signs in New Donk City feature cycling {{wp|Wrong-way driving|wrong way}} signs that look exactly like [[commons:File:MUTCD R5-1b.svg|the signs used in New York City]], and traffic lights have guy-wire masts, | The Metro Kingdom is largely based off of the [[real world]] location of [[New York City]], hence the name of the city located within it. The New Donk City Hall is based on the {{wp|Empire State Building}}, while a pair of triangular-shaped buildings outside of it appear to be inspired by the {{wp|Flatiron Building}}, and visible in the skyline are a building and bridge resembling the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and [[Brooklyn Bridge]], respectively. The way [[Crazy Cap]] has a flagship store in New Donk City is very similar to how Nintendo's [[Nintendo New York|flagship store]] is in New York City. Some street signs in New Donk City feature cycling {{wp|Wrong-way driving|wrong way}} signs that look exactly like [[commons:File:MUTCD R5-1b.svg|the signs used in New York City]], and traffic lights have guy-wire masts, consistant with their design in New York. This kingdom is notable for having humans as the main inhabitants - called "[[New Donker]]s" (the equivalent of "New Yorkers") - as well as [[Pauline]] as its mayor (notwithstanding). New Donk City has a [[Donkey Kong (game)#Development|1930s-1940s aesthetic]] as its residents are uniformly dressed in pinstripe suits and fedoras with jazz music prominent. New Donk City's nickname is "The city that never leaps", a play on New York City's nickname - "The city that never sleeps". New Donk City is also referred to as "The Big Banana" by a New Donker, which is a play on New York City being referred to as "The Big Apple". The Metro Kingdom is also the founding location of the Crazy Cap Shop chain. New Donk City features copious references to the arcade game ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'', and it is implied that the events of that game, where [[Mario]] had to save Pauline from [[Donkey Kong]], are a part of the city's beginnings.<ref>"「ニュードンク・シティ」の建物に描かれているグラフィティです。懐かしい人には懐かしい！？街の歴史に関係した絵なんです。" — '''Super Mario Odyssey (JP)''', ''[https://twitter.com/mario_odysseyJP/status/910985748341415936 on Twitter]''</ref><ref>"''You might stumble across some graffiti in New Donk City. This piece has some kind of link to the city's history... ''" — '''Super Mario UK''', ''[https://twitter.com/SuperMario_UK/status/918400873499365376 on Twitter]''</ref><ref>''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' [[A Traditional Festival!]] "This festival tells the story of our city's beginnings!"</ref> [[New York City]] was stated to be the setting of the original ''Donkey Kong'' arcade game,<ref>[https://www.ndw.jp/mario-interview-230425/2/ インタビュー マリオ映画公開記念！宮本茂さんインタビュー 制作の始まりから驚きの設定まで] (April 25, 2023). ''Nintendo Dream Web''. Retrieved April 25, 2023</ref> while [[Big-City]], a location in ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' for the [[Game Boy]], and [[Big Ape City]], a location in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', are also implied to be the setting.<ref>''Donkey Kong Land'' instruction booklet, page 15.</ref> It is unknown if any of these are intended to be the same city. | ||
When Mario first visits here, [[Bowser]]'s airship can be seen flying over the top of the New Donk City Hall. Mario's first objective is to stop Bowser by heading to the New Donk City Hall Rooftop. Once the player climbs up to here, they will find [[Mechawiggler]] - a large robotic [[Wiggler]] taking all the city's power. Mario must then fight the Mechawiggler and defeat it, which will reward the player with a [[Multi Moon]]. Collecting it will take Mario back to the [[Odyssey]], and the kingdom reverts to daytime. The player's next objective is to talk to Mayor Pauline at the New Donk City Hall Plaza. She tells Mario that she needs [[Band (Super Mario Odyssey)|four musicians]] to perform in her big festival. Mario finds the four musicians (a drummer, a guitarist, a bassist, and a trumpeter) and takes them all back to Pauline. Once he has done this, the mayor will then tell Mario of a new problem - the [[Underground Power Plant]] is not working. Mario must then travel to the Power Plant and restore it in order to generate enough power to hold the festival. Mayor Pauline is impressed by Mario's efforts, and she asks if Mario would like to participate in the festival. He accepts the offer, and the New Donk City Festival begins. If the player can successfully traverse through the festival of the city and reach Pauline at the end, she will give Mario another Multi Moon. Collecting it restores the kingdom to its former glory (although nothing changes between Mechawiggler and the festival), allowing access to more [[Power Moon]]s. Once Mario has collected enough Power Moons, he can head off to the next kingdom - either the [[Snow Kingdom]] or the [[Seaside Kingdom]]. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The city's design is largely inspired by real world big cities, most notably [[New York City]]. It features many typical things found in cities, such as fire hydrants, street lamps and stoplights (the latter of which Mario is able to grab onto and swing on to jump forward, and their pedestrian crossing lights can be hit like ? Blocks). There are taxis driving throughout the city, which Mario is able to bounce off of the front hoods of in order to gain extra jump height. There are also many billboards, some of which advertise about other kingdoms in the game. Many of the streets and some of the billboards and advertisements in the city are named after characters from the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, such as "[[Diddy Kong|Diddy]]'s Mart", "[[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] Street", "[[Tiny Kong|Tiny]]'s Piroshkis" and "[[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] Avenue", not to mention [[Donkey Kong|the city itself]]; additionally, there are some red girders that appear in New Donk City as a reference to the original [[Donkey Kong (game)|''Donkey Kong'' arcade game]]. The city is located on an elevated platform above the rest of the kingdom, surrounded by a large bay. Each side of said bay is surrounded by further unexplorable city. | The city's design is largely inspired by real world big cities, most notably [[New York City]]. It features many typical things found in cities, such as fire hydrants, street lamps and stoplights (the latter of which Mario is able to grab onto and swing on to jump forward, and their pedestrian crossing lights can be hit like ? Blocks). There are taxis driving throughout the city, which Mario is able to bounce off of the front hoods of in order to gain extra jump height. There are also many billboards, some of which advertise about other kingdoms in the game. Many of the streets and some of the billboards and advertisements in the city are named after characters from the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, such as "[[Diddy Kong|Diddy]]'s Mart", "[[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] Street", "[[Tiny Kong|Tiny]]'s Piroshkis" and "[[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] Avenue", not to mention [[Donkey Kong|the city itself]]; additionally, there are some red girders that appear in New Donk City as a reference to the original [[Donkey Kong (game)|''Donkey Kong'' arcade game]]. The city is located on an elevated platform above the rest of the kingdom, surrounded by a large bay. Each side of said bay is surrounded by further unexplorable city. | ||
==Brochure details== | ==Brochure details== | ||
{{SMO kingdom | {{SMO kingdom infobox | ||
|subtitle=Modern Commerce Center and Urban Playground | |subtitle=Modern Commerce Center and Urban Playground | ||
|image=SMO Metro Brochure Art.png | |image=SMO Metro Brochure Art.png | ||
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The Odyssey lands in a secluded area south of the main part of the city. Nearby are some girders where Mario can find three [[regional coin]]s. During Mechawiggler's attack on the city, there is a spark pylon on the blue tarp at the end of the girders which will take Mario to the city streets. After defeating Mechawiggler, [[Hint Toad]] and [[Uncle amiibo]] appear here, the spark pylon is moved closer to the Odyssey, and a Power Moon can be found inside the girders. [[Ground Pound]]ing on the blue tarp where the spark pylon originally was makes coins pop out. [[Luigi]] also appears here after the main story's completion and hosts [[Balloon World]]. | The Odyssey lands in a secluded area south of the main part of the city. Nearby are some girders where Mario can find three [[regional coin]]s. During Mechawiggler's attack on the city, there is a spark pylon on the blue tarp at the end of the girders which will take Mario to the city streets. After defeating Mechawiggler, [[Hint Toad]] and [[Uncle amiibo]] appear here, the spark pylon is moved closer to the Odyssey, and a Power Moon can be found inside the girders. [[Ground Pound]]ing on the blue tarp where the spark pylon originally was makes coins pop out. [[Luigi]] also appears here after the main story's completion and hosts [[Balloon World]]. | ||
===City Outskirts / Main Street Entrance=== | ===City Outskirts/Main Street Entrance=== | ||
[[File:SMO Metro Moon 30.png|thumb]] | [[File:SMO Metro Moon 30.png|thumb]] | ||
Depending on whether or not Mario has defeated Mechawiggler, there will be one of two Checkpoint Flags active near a small park (which is referred to as '[[Squawks]] Park' on signs), both of which are reached via a spark pylon near the Odyssey's landing site. During Mechawiggler's attack, the Checkpoint Flag is southeast of the park and referred to as "City Outskirts". After Mechawiggler's defeat, the Checkpoint Flag is southwest of the park and referred to as "Main Street Entrance". At the Main Street Entrance, Mario can find a pair of [[Binoculars]] (through which the [[Sphynx]] can be seen after completion of the story) and a few [[New Donker]]s who welcome him to the city. Talkatoo and the [[Jump-Rope Challenge]] can be found at the park. [[Jammin' Toad]], a [[Bonneter]], and the [[Letter (Super Mario Odyssey)|Letter]]s also appear at the park after the story is completed. | Depending on whether or not Mario has defeated Mechawiggler, there will be one of two Checkpoint Flags active near a small park (which is referred to as '[[Squawks]] Park' on signs), both of which are reached via a spark pylon near the Odyssey's landing site. During Mechawiggler's attack, the Checkpoint Flag is southeast of the park and referred to as "City Outskirts". After Mechawiggler's defeat, the Checkpoint Flag is southwest of the park and referred to as "Main Street Entrance". At the Main Street Entrance, Mario can find a pair of [[Binoculars]] (through which the [[Sphynx]] can be seen after completion of the story) and a few [[New Donker]]s who welcome him to the city. Talkatoo and the [[Jump-Rope Challenge]] can be found at the park. [[Jammin' Toad]], a [[Bonneter]], and the [[Letter (Super Mario Odyssey)|Letter]]s also appear at the park after the story is completed. | ||
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|JapR=Mein Sutorīto Iriguchi | |JapR=Mein Sutorīto Iriguchi | ||
|JapM=Main Street Entrance | |JapM=Main Street Entrance | ||
|Fre=Entrée de la rue principale | |Fre=Entrée de la rue principale | ||
|FreM=Main Street Entrance | |FreM=Main Street Entrance | ||
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|Fre=Jardin sur le toit | |Fre=Jardin sur le toit | ||
|FreM=Rooftop Garden | |FreM=Rooftop Garden | ||
|SpaE=Jardín en la azotea | |SpaE=Jardín en la azotea | ||
|SpaEM=Rooftop Garden | |SpaEM=Rooftop Garden | ||
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|Ger= Baustelle | |Ger= Baustelle | ||
|GerM= Construction Site | |GerM= Construction Site | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|Ger= New Donk City-Rathaus - Vorplatz | |Ger= New Donk City-Rathaus - Vorplatz | ||
|GerM= New Donk City City Hall Plaza | |GerM= New Donk City City Hall Plaza | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|Ger= New Donk City-Rathaus - Dach | |Ger= New Donk City-Rathaus - Dach | ||
|GerM= New Donk City City Hall Rooftop | |GerM= New Donk City City Hall Rooftop | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|Ger= Bürgermeisterin Pauline-Ehrenpark | |Ger= Bürgermeisterin Pauline-Ehrenpark | ||
|GerM= Mayor Pauline Honor Park | |GerM= Mayor Pauline Honor Park | ||
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|Ger= Café im Freien | |Ger= Café im Freien | ||
|GerM= Café Outside | |GerM= Café Outside | ||
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===Isolated Rooftop=== | ===Isolated Rooftop=== | ||
[[File:SMO Metro Moon 51.png|thumb]] | [[File:SMO Metro Moon 51.png|thumb]] | ||
This area is located in the bottom-right corner of the map and is isolated from the rest of New Donk City. It can only be accessed via a painting from the [[Sand Kingdom]], available after completing the story mission [[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]]. On the rooftop is a [[Power Moon]] and a block of girders with multiple [[Hidden Coin]]s on top | This area is located in the bottom-right corner of the map and is isolated from the rest of New Donk City. It can only be accessed via a painting from the [[Sand Kingdom]], available after completing the story mission [[Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid]]. On the rooftop is a [[Power Moon]] and a block of girders with multiple [[Hidden Coin]]s on top. | ||
====Names in other languages==== | ====Names in other languages==== | ||
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|A room featuring a recreation of [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' as the movie (albeit without power-ups and a functioning [[Goal Pole]]), which Mario enters as the "actor" via an [[8-bit pipe]]. While in the "movie," Mario must collect Moon Shards to make a Power Moon appear. | |A room featuring a recreation of [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' as the movie (albeit without power-ups and a functioning [[Goal Pole]]), which Mario enters as the "actor" via an [[8-bit pipe]]. While in the "movie," Mario must collect Moon Shards to make a Power Moon appear. | ||
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|align=center|[[File:SMO Metro Moon 76.png|200px]]<br> | |align=center|[[File:SMO Metro Moon 76.png|200px]]<br>Pitch-Black Mountain | ||
|[[Moon Pipe]] | |[[Moon Pipe]] | ||
|On the scaffolding between the New Donk City Hall and the northeastern building | |On the scaffolding between the New Donk City Hall and the northeastern building | ||
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There are a total of 85 [[Power Moon]]s (79 regular Power Moons and 2 [[Multi Moon]]s) in the Metro Kingdom. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, they can collect 49 of the Power Moons and the 2 Multi Moons, including one from the kingdom's Hint Art. The player can also collect a Power Moon if they travel through a painting in the Sand Kingdom. One additional Power Moon can also be found when the player encounters the Tostarenan tourist in the kingdom. After the player defeats Bowser in the [[Moon Kingdom]], 13 more Power Moons become available to collect. The [[Moon Rock]] will also be available to destroy, causing 15 additional Power Moons to be accessible. | There are a total of 85 [[Power Moon]]s (79 regular Power Moons and 2 [[Multi Moon]]s) in the Metro Kingdom. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, they can collect 49 of the Power Moons and the 2 Multi Moons, including one from the kingdom's Hint Art. The player can also collect a Power Moon if they travel through a painting in the Sand Kingdom. One additional Power Moon can also be found when the player encounters the Tostarenan tourist in the kingdom. After the player defeats Bowser in the [[Moon Kingdom]], 13 more Power Moons become available to collect. The [[Moon Rock]] will also be available to destroy, causing 15 additional Power Moons to be accessible. | ||
In order to progress to the next kingdom, the player must collect at least 20 Power Moons, the most Power Moons out of all the kingdoms needed to progress forward. | In order to progress to the next kingdom, the player must collect at least 20 Power Moons, the most Power Moons out of all the kingdoms needed to progress forward. | ||
Unobtainable Power Moons can be seen in the Power Plant. | Unobtainable Power Moons can be seen in the Power Plant. | ||
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JUSS Detail Loading Background.png|Background image used for the Japanese detail page for "[[Jump Up, Super Star!]]" during loading | JUSS Detail Loading Background.png|Background image used for the Japanese detail page for "[[Jump Up, Super Star!]]" during loading | ||
SMO Art - Metro Kingdom.jpg|Promotional wallpaper | SMO Art - Metro Kingdom.jpg|Promotional wallpaper | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==List of ''Donkey Kong'' references== | ==List of ''Donkey Kong'' references== | ||
*[[Diddy Kong|Diddy]]'s Mart | *[[Diddy Kong|Diddy]]'s Mart | ||
*[[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] Street | *[[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] Street | ||
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|ChiSR=Dūshì guó | |ChiSR=Dūshì guó | ||
|ChiSM=City Country | |ChiSM=City Country | ||
|ChiT=都市國<ref> | |ChiT=都市國<ref>CHT Nintendo. (October 13, 2017). [https://youtu.be/Mq9YbJyGhKI ''Super Mario Odyssey'' Game Introduction Video]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 16, 2017.</ref> | ||
|ChiTR=Dūshì guó | |ChiTR=Dūshì guó | ||
|ChiTM=City Kingdom | |ChiTM=City Kingdom | ||
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|ChiSR=Niǔ Dūn Shì | |ChiSR=Niǔ Dūn Shì | ||
|ChiSM=New Donk City | |ChiSM=New Donk City | ||
|ChiT=紐頓市<ref> | |ChiT=紐頓市<ref>http://www.nintendo.tw/switch/super_mario_odyssey/pauline/</ref> | ||
|ChiTR=Niǔ Dùn Shì | |ChiTR=Niǔ Dùn Shì | ||
|ChiTM=New Donk City | |ChiTM=New Donk City | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The rooftop pool beside the top of city hall was significantly deeper in the game's E3 2017 demo, with the water level being just over [[Mario]]'s head; in the final game, the water level approximately reaches Mario's neck.<ref> | *The rooftop pool beside the top of city hall was significantly deeper in the game's E3 2017 demo, with the water level being just over [[Mario]]'s head; in the final game, the water level approximately reaches Mario's neck.<ref>https://twitter.com/game4brains/status/946182614653681664</ref> It is likely that this change was due to the original water level leaving Mario susceptible to drowning, as demonstrated in a YouTube video uploaded by gaming news site Polygon during E3.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bixxb8jSxSg</ref> | ||
*The landmass the Metro, [[Snow Kingdom|Snow]], [[Ruined Kingdom|Ruined]], and [[Bowser's Kingdom]]s are all located on resembles | *The landmass the Metro, [[Snow Kingdom|Snow]], [[Ruined Kingdom|Ruined]], and [[Bowser's Kingdom]]s are all located on resembles Laurasia. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
