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[[File:MexicoCity MIM.png|thumb|The map of Mexico City as it appears in ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'']]
[[File:Mexico City MIMSNES.png|thumb|Mexico City as it appears in ''[[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|Mario is Missing!]]'']]
'''[[Wikipedia:Mexico City|Mexico City]]''' (Spanish: '''''Ciudad de México'''''; Nahuatl: '''''Āltepētl Mēxihco''''') is the capital city of {{wp|Mexico}}, [[North America]]. It has made two appearances in ''Mario''-related works.
'''{{wp|Mexico City}}''' (Spanish: '''''Ciudad de México'''''; Nahuatl: '''''Āltepētl Mēxihco''''') is the capital and largest city of {{wp|Mexico}}, [[North America]]. It appears as a setting in several works related to the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]].
 
==History==
==History==
===''Saturday Supercade''===
===''Saturday Supercade''===
[[File:SS Mexico City.jpg|thumb|Bones, Junior, and the Roller Stars arriving in Mexico City]]
[[File:SS Mexico City.jpg|thumb|Bones, Junior, and the Roller Stars arriving in Mexico City]]
Mexico City first appears in the ''[[Saturday Supercade]]'' episode [[Amazing Rollerskate Race]]. [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] and [[Bones (character)|Bones]] head there to supervise the [[Roller Stars]] during a rollerskating race and also catch some [[Rollerskate thieves|thieves]] who are after their skates.
In the ''[[Saturday Supercade]]'' episode "[[The Amazing Rollerskate Race]]", Mexico City appears as a place where [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] and [[Bones (Saturday Supercade)|Bones]] go to supervise the [[Roller Stars]] during a rollerskating race and also catch [[Al]] and his partner, who are after their skates.


===''Mario is Missing!''===
===''Mario is Missing!''===
Along with [[Athens]], [[Buenos Aires]], [[Sydney]] and [[Paris]], it is one of the five cities in ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'' that [[Luigi]] has to visit in order to defeat the second boss of the game, [[Iggy Koopa]]. Just like all the other cities in ''Mario is Missing!'', Mexico City was invaded by [[Koopa Troopa]]s. The enemies stole artifacts from various local landmarks: the [[Angel of Independence]], the [[National Palace]], the [[Fine Arts Palace]], and in the PC version, the [[Wikipedia:Zócalo|Zócalo]] and the [[Wikipedia:Pyramid of the Sun|Pyramid of the Sun]]. Luigi rescues the city by finding the stolen artifacts and returning them to their respective landmarks.
Mexico City is one of the locations that can be visited in the [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|PC]], [[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES]], and [[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|NES versions of ''Mario is Missing!'']]. In the NES version, it is part of the sixth pair of levels alongside [[Cairo]]; in every other version, it is in the second set of five levels. Just like all the other cities in ''Mario is Missing!'', Mexico City was invaded by [[Koopa Troopa]]s. The enemies stole artifacts from various local landmarks: a [[Fine Arts catalog|catalog]] from the [[Fine Arts Palace]], the [[Diego Rivera Mural|Diego Rivera mural ''The History of Mexico'']] from off the walls of the [[National Palace]], the titular part of the [[Angel of Independence]] monument, and in the PC version, a [[Mexican tile|tile]] from the [[Zocalo|Zócalo]] and the [[Top of the Pyramid|top]] of the [[Pyramid of the Sun]]. Luigi rescues the city by finding the stolen artifacts and returning them to their respective landmarks. Besides retrieving artifacts, Luigi has to also figure out where he is to use the [[Globulator]] to call [[Yoshi]] to get rid of the [[Pokey]] blocking the exit. To deduce his location, he has to gather hints from people in the city.
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In the PC versions, Luigi is contacted by the city's fictional mayor, [[Mayor Devotegetter]], over videophone, at the beginning and end of his adventure in Mexico City.
 
== Information in ''Mario is Missing!'' ==
{{MIM info header}}
{{MIMPC info
|boy=A hat dance will soon be in order when you realize you're south of the United States border.
|tourist=If you want to get mail here, the envelope must say North America, the Earth and the Milky Way.
|tourist_2=Did you really expect to go to Mexico and have no peso?
|reporter=You're bound to meet someone you know, it's the most populated city on Earth.
|scientist=This capital city is the oldest in the New World, founded in 1325!
|scientist_2=Show some respect for the glorious Aztec who settled what is now the largest city in the world.
|officer=You're in the Zocalo, amigo, the heart of the old city.
|officer_2=Don't you know...it's the Ciudad de Mexico!
}}
|-
{{MIMSNES info
|boy=A hat dance will soon be in order when you realize you're south of the United States border.
|tourist=If you want to get mail here, the envelope must say North America, the Earth and the Milky Way.
|tourist_2=Did you really expect to go to Mexico and have no peso?
|reporter=You're bound to meet someone you know, it's the most populated city on Earth.
|scientist=This capital city is the oldest in the New World, founded in 1325!
|scientist_2=Show some respect for the glorious Aztec who settled what is now the largest city in the world.
|officer=You're in the Zocalo, amigo, the heart of the old city.
|officer_2=Don't you know...it's the Ciudad de Mexico!
}}
|-
{{MIMNES info
|boy=A hat dance will soon be in order when you realize you're south of the United States border.
|tourist=If you want to get mail here, the envelope must say North America, the Earth and the Milky Way.
|tourist_2=Did you really expect to go to Mexico and have no peso?
|reporter=You're bound to meet someone you know, it's the most populated city on Earth.
|scientist=This capital city is the oldest in the New World, founded in 1325!
|scientist_2=Show some respect for the glorious Aztec who settled what is now the largest city in the world.
|officer=You're in the Zocalo, amigo, the heart of the old city.
|officer_2=Don't you know...it's the Ciudad de Mexico!
}}
|}
=== Newspaper ===
;El Polo Sur Se Descongela!
:The South Pole is defrosting! Water levels are beginning to rise as hundreds of hairdryers wreak havoc on the polar snowcaps. Thousands of penguins have begun the long swim to Tierra del Fuego. Meanwhile, Luigi continues his quest for his brother.
;Recuerdos Se Robaron
:Souvenirs stolen! The rash of thefts continues as valuable artifacts have been unlawfully removed from their famous homes. Luigi is reported to be on the case, but nothing has been returned yet. Witnesses have provided sketches of the perpetrators who appear to resemble turtles.
; Lightfingers on the Loose
: {| class=wikitable
![[File:Koopa balloon MIMDOS.png]]
|
*Scene of crime: The Zocalo
*Artifact: the Mexican tile
*Reward: $1080
*Bonus: $0
|-
![[File:Koopa propeller MIMDOS.png]]
|
*Scene of crime: The National Palace
*Artifact: the Diego Rivera Mural
*Reward: $1800
*Bonus: $0
|-
![[File:Koopa skateboard MIMDOS.png]]
|
*Scene of crime: The Angel of Independence
*Artifact: the Angel
*Reward: $1500
*Bonus: $2400
|-
![[File:Koopa bag pull MIMDOS.png]]
|
*Scene of crime: the Pyramid of the Sun
*Artifact: the top of the Pyramid
*Reward: $1680
*Bonus: $0
|-
![[File:Koopa bag carry  MIMDOS.png]]
|
*Scene of crime: The Fine Arts Palace
*Artifact: the Fine arts catalog
*Reward: $900
*Bonus: $0
|}


==Information from ''Mario is Missing!''==
== Gallery ==
*Boy:
<gallery>
**''"A hat dance will soon be in order when you realize you're south of the United States border."
Mexico City MIMDOS.png|Mexico City in the DOS version
*Tourist:
Mexico City Map MIMDOS.png|Map in the DOS version
**''"If you want to get mail here, the envelope must say North America, the Earth and the Milky Way."
MexicoCity MIM.png|Map in the SNES version
**''"Did you really expect to go to Mexico and have no peso?"
Mexico City Map MIMNES.png|Map in the NES version
*Business Woman:
</gallery>
**''"You're bound to meet someone you know, it's the most populated city on Earth."
*Scientist:
**''"This capital city is the oldest in the New World, founded in 1325!"
**''"Show some respect for the glorious Aztec who settled what is now the largest city in the world."
*Police Officer:
**''"You're in the Zocalo, amigo, the heart of the old city."
**''"Don't you know...it's the Ciudad de Mexico!"


==Trivia==
==Names in other languages==
*Mexico City used to be the headquarters of Nintendo's official magazine for Mexico and part of Latin America which was discontinued in 2019.
{{foreign names
|Ger=Mexiko Stadt
|GerM=Mexico City
|GerC=<ref>{{cite|publisher=[[Software Toolworks]]|title=''Mario wir vermisst'' (CD-ROM)|language=German|accessdate=September 24, 2024}}</ref>
}}


== References ==
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[[Category:Cities in North America]]
[[Category:Real cities]]
[[Category:Mario is Missing! locations]]
[[Category:Mario is Missing! locations]]

Latest revision as of 20:29, October 17, 2024

Mexico City in Mario is Missing! for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Mexico City as it appears in Mario is Missing!

Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México; Nahuatl: Āltepētl Mēxihco) is the capital and largest city of Mexico, North America. It appears as a setting in several works related to the Super Mario franchise.

History[edit]

Saturday Supercade[edit]

Mexico City as seen in the Saturday Supercade episode "Amazing Rollerskate Race"
Bones, Junior, and the Roller Stars arriving in Mexico City

In the Saturday Supercade episode "The Amazing Rollerskate Race", Mexico City appears as a place where Donkey Kong Jr. and Bones go to supervise the Roller Stars during a rollerskating race and also catch Al and his partner, who are after their skates.

Mario is Missing![edit]

Mexico City is one of the locations that can be visited in the PC, SNES, and NES versions of Mario is Missing!. In the NES version, it is part of the sixth pair of levels alongside Cairo; in every other version, it is in the second set of five levels. Just like all the other cities in Mario is Missing!, Mexico City was invaded by Koopa Troopas. The enemies stole artifacts from various local landmarks: a catalog from the Fine Arts Palace, the Diego Rivera mural The History of Mexico from off the walls of the National Palace, the titular part of the Angel of Independence monument, and in the PC version, a tile from the Zócalo and the top of the Pyramid of the Sun. Luigi rescues the city by finding the stolen artifacts and returning them to their respective landmarks. Besides retrieving artifacts, Luigi has to also figure out where he is to use the Globulator to call Yoshi to get rid of the Pokey blocking the exit. To deduce his location, he has to gather hints from people in the city.

In the PC versions, Luigi is contacted by the city's fictional mayor, Mayor Devotegetter, over videophone, at the beginning and end of his adventure in Mexico City.

Information in Mario is Missing![edit]

Person Quote
PC version
Boy "A hat dance will soon be in order when you realize you're south of the United States border."
Tourist "If you want to get mail here, the envelope must say North America, the Earth and the Milky Way."
"Did you really expect to go to Mexico and have no peso?"
Reporter "You're bound to meet someone you know, it's the most populated city on Earth."
Scientist "This capital city is the oldest in the New World, founded in 1325!"
"Show some respect for the glorious Aztec who settled what is now the largest city in the world."
Police officer "You're in the Zocalo, amigo, the heart of the old city."
"Don't you know...it's the Ciudad de Mexico!"
SNES version
Boy "A hat dance will soon be in order when you realize you're south of the United States border."
Tourist "If you want to get mail here, the envelope must say North America, the Earth and the Milky Way."
"Did you really expect to go to Mexico and have no peso?"
Reporter "You're bound to meet someone you know, it's the most populated city on Earth."
Scientist "This capital city is the oldest in the New World, founded in 1325!"
"Show some respect for the glorious Aztec who settled what is now the largest city in the world."
Police officer "You're in the Zocalo, amigo, the heart of the old city."
"Don't you know...it's the Ciudad de Mexico!"
NES version
Boy "A hat dance will soon be in order when you realize you're south of the United States border."
Tourist "If you want to get mail here, the envelope must say North America, the Earth and the Milky Way."
"Did you really expect to go to Mexico and have no peso?"
Reporter "You're bound to meet someone you know, it's the most populated city on Earth."
Scientist "This capital city is the oldest in the New World, founded in 1325!"
"Show some respect for the glorious Aztec who settled what is now the largest city in the world."
Police officer "You're in the Zocalo, amigo, the heart of the old city."
"Don't you know...it's the Ciudad de Mexico!"

Newspaper[edit]

El Polo Sur Se Descongela!
The South Pole is defrosting! Water levels are beginning to rise as hundreds of hairdryers wreak havoc on the polar snowcaps. Thousands of penguins have begun the long swim to Tierra del Fuego. Meanwhile, Luigi continues his quest for his brother.
Recuerdos Se Robaron
Souvenirs stolen! The rash of thefts continues as valuable artifacts have been unlawfully removed from their famous homes. Luigi is reported to be on the case, but nothing has been returned yet. Witnesses have provided sketches of the perpetrators who appear to resemble turtles.
Lightfingers on the Loose
Balloon Koopa Troopa in Mario is Missing!
  • Scene of crime: The Zocalo
  • Artifact: the Mexican tile
  • Reward: $1080
  • Bonus: $0
Propeller Koopa Troopa in Mario is Missing!
  • Scene of crime: The National Palace
  • Artifact: the Diego Rivera Mural
  • Reward: $1800
  • Bonus: $0
Skateboard Koopa Troopa in Mario is Missing!
  • Scene of crime: The Angel of Independence
  • Artifact: the Angel
  • Reward: $1500
  • Bonus: $2400
Bag pulling Koopa Troopa in Mario is Missing!
  • Scene of crime: the Pyramid of the Sun
  • Artifact: the top of the Pyramid
  • Reward: $1680
  • Bonus: $0
Bag carrying Koopa Troopa in Mario is Missing!
  • Scene of crime: The Fine Arts Palace
  • Artifact: the Fine arts catalog
  • Reward: $900
  • Bonus: $0

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
German Mexiko Stadt[1] Mexico City

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mario wir vermisst (CD-ROM). Software Toolworks (German). Retrieved September 24, 2024.