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[[File:SM64DS BBH Kingboo.png|frame|[[Mario]] '''crouching''' in front of the [[King Boo]].]]
[[File:SM64DS BBH Kingboo.png|frame|[[Mario]] '''crouching''' in front of the [[King Boo]].]]
The '''crouch''' or '''duck''' move has been used in almost every Mario platformer made. To use it, the player must simply press {{button|Paddown}} or {{button|n64|Z}}/{{button|gcn|Z}}/{{button|wii|Z}}. If the player releases {{button|Paddown}} or {{button|n64|Z}}/{{button|gcn|Z}}/{{button|wii|Z}}, he or she will go back to standing position. It is used to duck under projectiles and slide under walls while in motion. They can chain it to a [[Somersault]]; ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' is an exception, as Mario can perform a Somersault, which is a Crouch-related move; however, he can't Crouch himself. If Mario or Luigi using it at the same time as a [[Jump]] in side-scrollers, they will still Crouch but be in the air. This is an advanced usage of it, and it can be utilized to get in small holes. It can also be used when under a thin hole to move slightly with each Jump. If the player is under a thin hole and releases the down button, the character performing it will go automatically toward the opposite direction he is facing. The Player cannot crouch as [[Small Mario]], but they can in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', and the [[New Super Mario Bros. Wii|sequel]].
The '''crouch''' or '''duck''' move has been used in almost every Mario platformer made. To use it, the player must simply press {{button|Paddown}} or {{button|n64|Z}}/{{button|gcn|Z}}/{{button|wii|Z}}. If the player releases {{button|Paddown}} or {{button|n64|Z}}/{{button|gcn|Z}}/{{button|wii|Z}}, he or she will go back to standing position. It is used to duck under projectiles and slide under walls while in motion. They can chain it to a [[Somersault]]; ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' is an exception, as Mario can perform a Somersault, which is a Crouch-related move; however, he can't Crouch himself. If Mario or Luigi uses it at the same time as a [[Jump]] in side-scrollers, they will still Crouch but be in the air. This is an advanced usage of it, and it can be utilized to get in small holes. It can also be used when under a thin hole to move slightly with each Jump. If the player is under a thin hole and releases the down button, the character performing it will go automatically toward the opposite direction he is facing. The Player cannot crouch as [[Small Mario]], but they can in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', and [[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]].


In some games, such as ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', attempting to move while in a crouch allows the character to '''crawl'''. This generally has no advantage.
In some games, such as ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', attempting to move while in a crouch allows the character to '''crawl'''. This generally has no advantage.

Revision as of 18:19, December 31, 2011

Mario encountering King Boo in the Big Boo Battle stage of Super Mario 64 DS
Mario crouching in front of the King Boo.

The crouch or duck move has been used in almost every Mario platformer made. To use it, the player must simply press +Control Pad down or Z Button/Z Button/Nunchuk Z Button. If the player releases +Control Pad down or Z Button/Z Button/Nunchuk Z Button, he or she will go back to standing position. It is used to duck under projectiles and slide under walls while in motion. They can chain it to a Somersault; Super Mario Sunshine is an exception, as Mario can perform a Somersault, which is a Crouch-related move; however, he can't Crouch himself. If Mario or Luigi uses it at the same time as a Jump in side-scrollers, they will still Crouch but be in the air. This is an advanced usage of it, and it can be utilized to get in small holes. It can also be used when under a thin hole to move slightly with each Jump. If the player is under a thin hole and releases the down button, the character performing it will go automatically toward the opposite direction he is facing. The Player cannot crouch as Small Mario, but they can in Super Mario World, New Super Mario Bros., and New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

In some games, such as Super Mario 64 and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, attempting to move while in a crouch allows the character to crawl. This generally has no advantage.

Trivia

  • Despite being able to crawl in some games, Mario cannot crawl in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
    • Strangely, Luigi has the ability to crawl, even though he does not crawl as much as Mario does.