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[[File:Nairobi | [[File:Nairobi MIMDOS.png|thumb|Nairobi in the DOS version of ''Mario is Missing!'']] | ||
'''{{iw|wikipedia|Nairobi}}''' appears in the [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|PC]] and [[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES versions]] as one of the five cities [[Luigi]] has to visit to defeat the first boss ([[Ludwig|Ludwig von Koopa]] in the SNES version and [[Larry|Larry Koopa]] in the PC version), with the other four cities being [[Rome]], [[Beijing]], [[Moscow]] and [[San Francisco]], and in the [[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|NES version of ''Mario is Missing!'']] as one of the last two levels, alongside Beijing. It is the capital city of {{wp|Kenya}}, [[Africa]]. Nairobi has been overrun with [[Koopa Troopa]]s who have stolen objects of note from various places: these include a [[baby elephant]] from the [[Nairobi National Park]], a [[Maasai Headdress]] from a [[Maasai village]], a [[human skull]] from the [[National Museum of Kenya]]. In the PC version, the Masaai village and its item are replaced by the [[revolving restaurant menu|menu]] of the [[Kenyatta Conference Center|Kenyatta International Conference Center]]'s revolving restaurant. Luigi's task is to collect these artifacts from the Koopa Troopas that are roaming around the city and return them to their respective places. He takes his leave once everything has been rightfully returned. | |||
In the PC versions of ''Mario is Missing!'', Nairobi is shown to have a fictional mayor named [[Mayor Sidley]]. | |||
==Information== | |||
{{MIM info header}} | |||
{{MIMPC info | |||
|boy=I can tell you you're on Africa's east coast. I know a lot more but I don't want to boast. | |||
|tourist=We came through Mombasa and picked our way through lions and elephants to this capital city. | |||
|tourist_2=I climbed Everest and Fuji and now I'll have to climb Mount Kenya just to keep my reputation up. | |||
|reporter=You're in the largest city between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar. Need more info? You're in Kenya. | |||
|reporter_2=Is Africa your cup of tea? 'Cause Kenya is the world's third largest producer, just between you and me. | |||
|scientist=The British colonized Kenya in the 1880s. Its capital, Nairobi, began life as a train station. | |||
|scientist_2=Tired of traveling? You can sleep in the cradle of civilization in the nearby famous Rift Valley. | |||
|officer=You won't find adobe here in Nairobi, but they do have some spectacular hotels. | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{MIMSNES info | |||
|boy=I'm not a debater, but I think it's greater that this African country is split by the equator. | |||
|boy_2=I can tell you you're on Africa's east coast. I know a lot more but I don't want to boast. | |||
|tourist=We came through Mombasa and picked our way through lions and elephants to this capital city. | |||
|tourist_2=I climbed Everest and Fuji and now I'll have to climb Mount Kenya just to keep my reputation up. | |||
|reporter=You're in the largest city between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar. Need more info? You're in Kenya. | |||
|reporter_2=Is Africa your cup of tea? 'Cause Kenya is the world's third largest producer, just between you and me. | |||
|scientist=The British colonized Kenya in the 1880s. Its capital, Nairobi, began life as a train station. | |||
|scientist_2=Tired of traveling? You can sleep in the cradle of civilization in the nearby famous Rift Valley. | |||
|officer=You won't find adobe here in Nairobi, but they do have some spectacular hotels. | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{MIMNES info | |||
|boy=I'm not a debater, but I think it's greater that this African country is split by the equator. | |||
|boy_2=I can tell you you're on Africa's east coast. I know a lot more but I don't want to boast. | |||
|tourist=We came through Mombasa and picked our way through lions and elephants to this capital city. | |||
|tourist_2=I climbed Everest and Fuji and now I'll have to climb Mount Kenya just to keep my reputation up. | |||
|reporter=You're in the largest city between Addis Ababa and Zanzibar. Need more info? You're in Kenya. | |||
|reporter_2=Is Africa your cup of tea? 'Cause Kenya is the world's third largest producer, just between you and me. | |||
|scientist=The British colonized Kenya in the 1880s. Its capital, Nairobi, began life as a train station. | |||
|scientist_2=Tired of traveling? You can sleep in the cradle of civilization in the nearby famous Rift Valley. | |||
|officer=You won't find adobe here in Nairobi, but they do have some spectacular hotels. | |||
}} | |||
|} | |||
===Newspaper=== | |||
;Skull Snatched! | |||
:Our eye-in-the-sky reporter has reported several suspicious turtles taking off with some significantly sublime specimens from our city's most famous landmarks. The curator of the National Museum reports a missing 3-million-year-old skull and has offered a $2800 reward for its safe return. Witnesses claim they recognized reptiles at the scene of the crime. | |||
;Lightfingers on the Loose | |||
:{| class=wikitable | |||
![[File:Koopa balloon MIMDOS.png]] | |||
| | |||
*Scene of crime: The National Museum of Kenya | |||
*Artifact: the human skull | |||
*Reward: $2800 | |||
*Bonus: $3200 | |||
|- | |||
![[File:Koopa propeller MIMDOS.png]] | |||
| | |||
*Scene of crime: Nairobi National Park | |||
*Artifact: the baby elephant | |||
*Reward: $2400 | |||
*Bonus: $0 | |||
|- | |||
![[File:Koopa skateboard MIMDOS.png]] | |||
| | |||
*Scene of crime: Kenyatta Conference Center | |||
*Artifact: the revolving restaurant menu | |||
*Reward: $1440 | |||
*Bonus: $0 | |||
|} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Nairobi Map MIMDOS.png|The map in the DOS version. | |||
Nairobi MIM.png|The map in the SNES version. | |||
Nairobi Map MIMNES.png|Map in the NES version. | |||
Nairobi MIM SNES.png|[[Luigi]] and [[Yoshi]] in the SNES version of Nairobi | |||
Nairobi MIMNES.png|Luigi and Yoshi in the NES version of Nairobi. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|Jap=ナイロビ | |Jap=ナイロビ | ||
|JapR=Nairobi | |JapR=Nairobi | ||
|Chi=奈洛比 | |||
|ChiR=Nàiluòbǐ | |||
|ChiM=Nairobi | |||
|Ger=Nairobi | |||
|GerC=<ref>{{cite|publisher=[[Software Toolworks]]|title=''Mario wir vermisst''|language=German|accessdate=September 23, 2024}}</ref> | |||
|Kor=나이로비 | |Kor=나이로비 | ||
|KorR=Nairobi | |KorR=Nairobi | ||
|Rus=Найроби | |Rus=Найроби | ||
|RusR=Nayrobi | |RusR=Nayrobi | ||
|RusM=Nairobi | |||
}} | }} | ||
== References == | |||
<References/> | |||
{{Earth}} | {{Earth}} | ||
{{MIM}} | {{MIM}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Real cities]] | ||
[[Category:Mario is Missing! | [[Category:Mario is Missing! locations]] |
Latest revision as of 21:57, October 4, 2024
Nairobi appears in the PC and SNES versions as one of the five cities Luigi has to visit to defeat the first boss (Ludwig von Koopa in the SNES version and Larry Koopa in the PC version), with the other four cities being Rome, Beijing, Moscow and San Francisco, and in the NES version of Mario is Missing! as one of the last two levels, alongside Beijing. It is the capital city of Kenya, Africa. Nairobi has been overrun with Koopa Troopas who have stolen objects of note from various places: these include a baby elephant from the Nairobi National Park, a Maasai Headdress from a Maasai village, a human skull from the National Museum of Kenya. In the PC version, the Masaai village and its item are replaced by the menu of the Kenyatta International Conference Center's revolving restaurant. Luigi's task is to collect these artifacts from the Koopa Troopas that are roaming around the city and return them to their respective places. He takes his leave once everything has been rightfully returned.
In the PC versions of Mario is Missing!, Nairobi is shown to have a fictional mayor named Mayor Sidley.
Information[edit]
Newspaper[edit]
- Skull Snatched!
- Our eye-in-the-sky reporter has reported several suspicious turtles taking off with some significantly sublime specimens from our city's most famous landmarks. The curator of the National Museum reports a missing 3-million-year-old skull and has offered a $2800 reward for its safe return. Witnesses claim they recognized reptiles at the scene of the crime.
- Lightfingers on the Loose
Gallery[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Japanese | ナイロビ[?] Nairobi |
- | |
Chinese | 奈洛比[?] Nàiluòbǐ |
Nairobi | |
German | Nairobi[1] | - | |
Korean | 나이로비[?] Nairobi |
- | |
Russian | Найроби[?] Nayrobi |
Nairobi |
References[edit]
- ^ Mario wir vermisst. Software Toolworks (German). Retrieved September 23, 2024.