Editing Water Land

{{about|the world from [[Super Mario Bros. 3]]|the fourth world of [[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]|[[Seaside]]|the similarly named galaxy in [[Super Mario Galaxy]]|[[Sea Slide Galaxy]]|the similarly named kingdom in [[Super Mario Odyssey]]|[[Seaside Kingdom]]}}

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|image=Sea_Side.png

|greaterloc=[[Mushroom World]]

|inhabitants=[[Blooper]]s, [[Blooper Nanny|Blooper Nannies]], [[Cheep Cheep]]s

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]])

|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' ([[List of games by date#2010|2010]])

'''Water Land'''<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' English instruction booklet, page 31</ref><ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' North American revision, PAL NES and worldwide VC distribution ending</ref><ref>"''Speaking of Dino Rhinos, their sprite was re-used in the ''Super Mario All-Stars'' version of ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', where the Water Land king has been transformed into a purple Dino Rhino.''" - ''[[Prima Games|Playing With Super Power: Nintendo Super NES Classics eGuide]]'', ''Super Mario World'' 16 Bits Tab.</ref> (alternatively '''Ocean Side'''<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' original North American release ending</ref>, the '''Island World'''<ref>''Nintendo Power Strategy Guide'' for ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', pages 3 & 25-34</ref>, '''Sea World'''<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 11, page 15</ref>, or '''Sea Side'''<ref>''Super Mario All-Stars'' and ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'' International version ending</ref>) is a water-themed world, and the third world in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Water Land has nine stages, two [[Hammer Bro]]s., two fortresses, five [[Toad House]]s, five [[Spade Panel]]s, and a [[castle]]. [[Cheep Cheep]]s and [[Blooper]]s are common enemies in this world, and the hard-to-dodge [[Boss Bass]] also lives here.

The ruler of the swift tides of Water Land is [[Wendy O. Koopa]]. The real [[Kings|king]] of the land (who bears a resemblance to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]) resides in a castle on an island chain. The chain of islands is in the shape of [[Japan]], with the castle being located where the city of [[wikipedia:Kyoto|Kyoto]] would be, the city in which the [[Nintendo]] headquarters is located. During the events of the game, the Water Land king is turned into a kappa; the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] and [[Game Boy Advance]] versions of ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' see him transformed as a [[Dino Rhino]].  

The map of ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' suggests that it is located to the south of [[Desert Land]], and west of [[Giant Land]].

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|[[World 3-1 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 3-1]]

|[[File:SMAS 3-1.png|256px]]

|The first level is set at in an underwater area with many [[Blooper]]s.

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|[[World 3-2 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 3-2]]

|[[File:SMAS 3-2.png|256px]]

|This level has the player jumping on scattered and moving platforms while avoiding [[Cheep Cheep]]s.

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|[[World 3-3 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 3-3]]

|[[File:SMAS 3-3.png|256px]]

|This level introduces [[Boss Bass]] and the stage moves up and down in the water.

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|{{world-link|3|fort|World 3-Fortress 1}} 1

|[[File:SMAS 3-C1.png|256px]]

|The first [[fortress]] level of Water Land has the player figure out which door leads to [[Boom Boom]].

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|[[World 3-4 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 3-4]]

|[[File:SMAS 3-4.png|256px]]

|The fourth main level has the player avoiding [[Lakitu]] while jumping over hills.

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|[[World 3-5 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 3-5]]

|[[File:SMAS 3-5.png|256px]]

|Another underwater level, with Big Berthas and [[Jelectro]]s.

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|[[World 3-6 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 3-6]]

|[[File:SMAS 3-6.png|256px]]

|An auto-scrolling stage with small platforms and [[Donut Block|Donut Lift]]s.

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|[[World 3-7 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 3-7]]

|[[File:SMAS 3-7.png|256px]]

|A standard level with [[Semisolid Platform]]s and [[Spike]]s.

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|{{world-link|3|fort|World 3-Fortress 2}} 2

|[[File:SMAS 3-C2.png|256px]]

|The second fortress level, which is entirely underwater and introduces [[Stretch (Boo)|Stretches]].

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|[[World 3-8 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 3-8]]

|[[File:SMAS 3-8.png|256px]]

|Another level similar to World 3-3, but with smaller and lower platforms.

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|[[World 3-9 (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 3-9]]

|[[File:SMAS 3-9.png|256px]]

|A stage that takes place both above land and underwater.

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|{{world-link|3|airship3|World 3-Airship (Super Mario Bros. 3)}}

|[[File:SMAS 3-A2.png|256px]]

|[[Wendy O. Koopa]]'s [[Airship]], armed with many [[cannon]]s and [[Bill Blaster|Turtle Cannon]]s.

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|[[Hammer Bro|Hammer Brother]] 1

|Generally found near the Eastern most portion of the map, the Hammer Brothers will be fought in an area with a hill to the left as well as a row of bushes extending to the right, as well as two rows of seven breakable blocks each. Defeating them will award the player with a chest containing a [[Hammer]]. If the player met the unlock conditions for the [[Treasure Ship]], the Hammer Brother will be replaced with the ship.

|Like above, the Hammer Brother icon will have two Hammer Brothers to be fought, and it will have two rows of seven breakable blocks each. Depending on where the player fights them, the area may be partially submerged underwater. If the player beats them, they are awarded with a chest containing a [[Super Star|Starman]]. If the player met the unlock conditions for the [[Treasure Ship]], the Hammer Brother will be replaced with the ship.

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'''[[Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]]''': [[Roy Koopa|Bully]] (though speaking through [[Ludwig von Koopa|Kooky]]'s mouth due to an animation error) suggested that they could take over Water Land after having conquered [[Giant Land]].

==Nintendo Comics System==

Water Land is the setting of the [[Nintendo Comics System]] story ''[[Fins and Roses]]'', which has a heavily armed Wendy O. Koopa set up an ambush for Mario, only to be annoyed by [[Stanley the Talking Fish]] while waiting for the plumber's arrival.

==Nintendo Adventure Books==

In ''[[Leaping Lizards]]'', [[Morton Koopa Jr.|Morton]] and [[Iggy Koopa]] have both set up bases in Water Land, a filthy houseboat and an underground laboratory, respectively. After the [[Mushroom King]] is transformed into a [[rabbit]] by Morton and no one can figure out how to change him back, Luigi and [[Toad]] head to Water Land to find Morton and get answers, with some of the creatures they encounter being Cheep Cheeps, Bloopers and Jelectros.

Smb3_3-4.png|Level 3-4 Map, shown without enemies

SMAS 3-A3.png|The battle against Wendy O. Koopa

|Jap=ワールド３ <span class="explain" title="うみ">海</span>の<span class="explain" title="くに">国</span><ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 31</ref>

|JapM=World 3: Ocean Land / Sea Land<br>(''Ocean Side''<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Family Computer and Japanese VC ending</ref> / ''Sea Side''<ref>''Super Mario Collection'' and ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario 3 + Mario Bros.'' Japanese ending</ref> in-game)

|Spa=Costa Marina

|SpaM=Marine Shore

|Fra=Bord de mer

|FraM=Seaside

*The music that plays in this land is very similar to the [[zeldawiki:Fairy Fountain (Theme)|Fairy Fountain]] theme from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].

*The [[Nintendo Power]] strategy guide for ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' erroneously labels this world as "[[Giant Land|Big Island]]" when describing the boss.<ref>"''Wendy O. Koopa is the only girl of the Koopa family, and she’s one ferocious female. As the ruler of Big Island, Wendy is known as an unbearably bossy Koopa with a sweet tooth. Get ready to dodge some candy!''" - ''Nintendo Power Strategy Guide'' for ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3'', page 52</ref>

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