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==''Mario Kart Tour''== | ==''Mario Kart Tour''== | ||
[[File:MKT Koopa Troopa Beach Scene.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']] | [[File:MKT Koopa Troopa Beach Scene.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']] | ||
Koopa Troopa Beach returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting with the [[New York Tour]]. It retains its appearance from ''Mario Kart 7'' and using the source quality version of the original N64 music track from that game as well<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmgFibm99C2r7q-OzXrufNHQgXQBYli3V0M7APTQ4OQ/edit#heading=h.yx3o1ihvn54t</ref>. The rocks on the track are now a light shade of gray, and the Koopa rock is once again made more realistic. On the trick and reverse/trick variants of the course, a [[Noshi]] is found in the bay. This course is a favorite of [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Mario]], [[Green Shy Guy]], [[Roving Racers|Blue Koopa (Freerunning)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Vacation)]], [[Rosalina|Rosalina (Swimwear)]], [[Mario|Mario (Sunshine)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Swimwear)]], [[Mario|Mario (Golf)]], [[Roving Racers|Gold Koopa (Freerunning)]], and the [[Mii|Peach Mii Racing | Koopa Troopa Beach returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', starting with the [[New York Tour]]. It retains its appearance from ''Mario Kart 7'' and using the source quality version of the original N64 music track from that game as well<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmgFibm99C2r7q-OzXrufNHQgXQBYli3V0M7APTQ4OQ/edit#heading=h.yx3o1ihvn54t</ref>. The rocks on the track are now a light shade of gray, and the Koopa rock is once again made more realistic. On the trick and reverse/trick variants of the course, a [[Noshi]] is found in the bay. This course is a favorite of [[Koopa Troopa]], [[Mario]], [[Toad (species)|Green Toad (Pit Crew)]], [[Green Shy Guy]], [[Roving Racers|Blue Koopa (Freerunning)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Vacation)]], [[Rosalina|Rosalina (Swimwear)]], [[Mario|Mario (Sunshine)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Swimwear)]], [[Mario|Mario (Golf)]], [[Roving Racers|Gold Koopa (Freerunning)]], and the [[Mii|Peach]], [[Mii|Dolphin]], and [[Mii|Para-Biddybud Mii Racing Suits]]. It is also a favorite of [[Bowser#Dr. Mario World|Dr. Bowser]] if he reaches level 3, and [[Toad]] and [[Hammer Bro]] if they reach level 6. | ||
As with other courses in the game, Koopa Troopa Beach has a reversed variant, a trick variant, and a reversed/trick variant referred to as '''Koopa Troopa Beach R''', '''Koopa Troopa Beach T''', and '''Koopa Troopa Beach R/T''' respectively, with the latter being added in the [[Vancouver Tour]]. | As with other courses in the game, Koopa Troopa Beach has a reversed variant, a trick variant, and a reversed/trick variant referred to as '''Koopa Troopa Beach R''', '''Koopa Troopa Beach T''', and '''Koopa Troopa Beach R/T''' respectively, with the latter being added in the [[Vancouver Tour]]. |
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Appears in | Mario Kart 64 (1996) Mario Kart 7 (2011) Mario Kart Tour (2019) | ||||||||||
Cup(s) | Mushroom Cup (64) Banana Cup (7) | ||||||||||
Tour(s) |
New York Tour
Halloween Tour (2019) Winter Tour (2019) Ice Tour Valentine's Tour Vancouver Tour Hammer Bro Tour Yoshi Tour (2020) Trick Tour (2020) Flower Tour Peach Tour Marine Tour Los Angeles Tour (2020) Sunset Tour Mario vs. Luigi Tour (2020) Cat Tour (2021) Sydney Tour (April–May 2021) Trick Tour (2021) Summer Tour Toad vs. Toadette Tour Holiday Tour (2021) Penguin Tour Peach vs. Bowser Tour (May 2022) Cat Tour (2022) Ninja Tour (2023) | ||||||||||
Distance | 691 m | ||||||||||
Online play | Available (3DS) | ||||||||||
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Koopa Troopa Beach (transliterated as Noko Noko Beach on a few occasions[1][2]) is the third race course of the Mushroom Cup in Mario Kart 64. It is named after a giant Koopa Troopa rock formation seen when the race begins. The track is the first in the game to feature an explicit shortcut available without the use of an item. The course reappears as a retro course in Mario Kart 7 as the first course of the Banana Cup. It reappears once more in Mario Kart Tour, first appearing in the New York Tour.
Course layout
The track starts out next to water. After rounding the first corner racers will pass the giant Koopa shaped rock on one side or the other and follow the water around the next turn. After the turn players will come to the first of many ramps.
After going off the ramp the racers will pass under a rock formation to a group of ramps. On the last ramp a secret cave shortcut exists. Players need to use a Mushroom or hop to gain access to the shortcut, however some can manage to pass without a speed boost. The race track also has another minor shortcut. Before the overheard rock formation and the numerous ramps, the player can take a sharp right to find a small pathway partially submerged by water. After another turn racers will come to a big, narrow ramp which can access an Item Box on top of a large rock. This Item Box also contains only a Spiny Shell. However, racers can also just pass this rock and drive by a waterfall (the exit to the shortcut). In the final stretch, the course is almost completely submerged by water which drivers must go through. Next to the finish line are crabs who serve as obstacles.
Mario Kart 7
Koopa Troopa Beach reappears in Mario Kart 7 as the first race of the Banana Cup, with its title shortened to Koopa Beach in the American English version. The track has received several major changes. Players can now fully drive underwater. The start-finish line has an additional rock cropping. The two shortcuts from the original have been merged into one. The player can access a Glide Ramp on top of an underwater area which leads to the cave shortcut via a mushroom during high tide, or with a good aerial trick during low tide. Additionally, the shortcut through the rock hill has been shortened. Other changes are that the Spiny Shell item box has now been replaced with a coin, and the crabs has been replaced by Sidesteppers. All the ramps now encompass Dash Panels, and can be used to perform Tricks after jumping off them.
Mario Kart Tour
Koopa Troopa Beach returns in Mario Kart Tour, starting with the New York Tour. It retains its appearance from Mario Kart 7 and using the source quality version of the original N64 music track from that game as well[3]. The rocks on the track are now a light shade of gray, and the Koopa rock is once again made more realistic. On the trick and reverse/trick variants of the course, a Noshi is found in the bay. This course is a favorite of Koopa Troopa, Mario, Green Toad (Pit Crew), Green Shy Guy, Blue Koopa (Freerunning), Peach (Vacation), Rosalina (Swimwear), Mario (Sunshine), Daisy (Swimwear), Mario (Golf), Gold Koopa (Freerunning), and the Peach, Dolphin, and Para-Biddybud Mii Racing Suits. It is also a favorite of Dr. Bowser if he reaches level 3, and Toad and Hammer Bro if they reach level 6.
As with other courses in the game, Koopa Troopa Beach has a reversed variant, a trick variant, and a reversed/trick variant referred to as Koopa Troopa Beach R, Koopa Troopa Beach T, and Koopa Troopa Beach R/T respectively, with the latter being added in the Vancouver Tour.
For this course's tour appearances, see List of N64 Koopa Troopa Beach tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
Additionally, SNES Koopa Beach 2 was renamed to SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2 in this game, most likely to be consistent with the name of this track.
Profiles
Mario Kart 64
- Instruction manual bio: This course was named for the giant rock that can be seen right after the starting line. There are jumps, a fork in the road, and even a shortcut. There is no best route; it all depends on the situation you find yourself in at the time. Watch out! If you hit one of the crabs right before the goal, you'll crash!
- Webpage bio: A ride on the beach with a cool shortcut.[4]
Gallery
Mario Kart 64
Mario Kart 7
Peach at the start of the course
Koopa Troopa starts the race with a rocket start.
Wiggler racing on the course in first-person view
Mario Kart Tour
Course icons
The course icon of the Big Reverse Race bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Do Jump Boosts bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Smash Small Dry Bones bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Goomba Takedown bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Combo Attack bonus challenge held on Koopa Troopa Beach T
The course icon of the Time Trial bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Break Item Boxes bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Steer Clear of Obstacles bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Ring Race bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Glider Challenge bonus challenge held on this course
The course icon of the Vs. Mega Koopa Troopa bonus challenge held on this course
Screenshots
Peachette tricking in the Daytripper
Baby Luigi in front of the starting line in the Biddybuggy
Mario and Koopa Troopas tricking in the Pipe Frame
Red Koopa (Freerunning) tricking in the Pipe Frame
Gold Koopa (Freerunning) using the Coin Box in the Gold Blooper on the Reverse variant
Rosalina (Swimwear) tricking in the Blue Soda
Builder Luigi and Penguin Luigi tricking in the Sushi Racer, and Luigi (Classic) tricking in the Pipe Frame
Mario (Swimwear) tricking in the Cheep Snorkel and Rosalina (Swimwear) tricking in the Blue Soda
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | ノコノコビーチ[?] Nokonoko Bīchi |
Koopa Troopa Beach | |
Chinese (simplified) | 喏库喏库海滩 Nuòkùnuòkù Hǎitān 慢慢龟海滩 (Mario Kart Tour) Mànmàn Guī Hǎitān[?] |
Koopa Troopa Beach | |
Chinese (traditional) | 慢慢龜海灘[?] Mànmàn Guī Hǎitān |
Koopa Troopa Beach | |
Dutch | Koopa's Strand[?] | Koopa's Beach | |
German | Koopa-Strand[?] | Koopa Beach | |
Italian | Spiaggia Koopa[?] | Koopa Beach | |
Korean | 엉금엉금 비치[?] Eonggeum-eonggeum Bichi |
Koopa Troopa Beach | |
Portuguese | Praia Koopa Troopa[?] | Koopa Troopa Beach | |
Russian | Пляж Купа Трупа[?] Plyazh Kupa Trupa |
Koopa Troopa Beach | |
Spanish | Playa Koopa[?] | Koopa Beach |
Trivia
- A track having the same name (nokonoko_course) was supposed to be featured in Mario Kart DS, but was removed. The track is still in the game's files, but is unplayable without an Action Replay (no textures) or ROM Hacking (with textures).
- In Sunshine Airport from Mario Kart 8, a pair of the Koopa Troopa rock formation from this track can be seen in the background from the second glider ramp back to the airport.
References
- ^ Nintendo Magazine System (UK) issue 51, page 28.
- ^ Nintendo Magazine System (Australia) issue 49, page 40.
- ^ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YmgFibm99C2r7q-OzXrufNHQgXQBYli3V0M7APTQ4OQ/edit#heading=h.yx3o1ihvn54t
- ^ Mario Kart 64: Mushroom Cup. nintendo.com. February 24, 1998, 20:50:30 UTC snapshot on Internet Archive: Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 26, 2018.