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[[File:Mario Swims SMS.png|thumb|[[Mario]] swimming underwater as illustrated in a ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' manual]] | [[File:Mario Swims SMS.png|thumb|[[Mario]] swimming underwater as illustrated in a ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' manual]] | ||
'''Swimming''' is an [[List of moves|action]] that can be used by several [[List of characters|characters]]. Swimming is typically done in water, sometimes with an associated air meter, with other substances able to be swum through infrequently. | '''Swimming''' is an [[List of moves|action]] that can be used by several [[List of characters|characters]]. Swimming is typically done in [[water]], sometimes with an associated air meter, with other substances able to be swum through infrequently. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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[[File:Beach Bowl Sunken Treasure.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario swimming in the [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy'']] | [[File:Beach Bowl Sunken Treasure.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario swimming in the [[Beach Bowl Galaxy]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy'']] | ||
In the 3D games from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' through ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', the swimming mechanics are different. Mario is aimed in any direction by using the Control Stick, with the jump button propelling Mario forward in that direction. He does not naturally sink in the water when not actively swimming. Additionally, an air meter is added, which causes Mario to take damage and eventually drown if he is underwater for too long without collecting an [[bubble|air bubble]]. In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and its sequel, Mario | In the 3D games from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' through ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', the swimming mechanics are different. Mario is aimed in any direction by using the Control Stick, with the jump button propelling Mario forward in that direction. He does not naturally sink in the water when not actively swimming. Additionally, an air meter is added, which causes Mario to take damage and eventually drown if he is underwater for too long without collecting [[coin]]s or an [[bubble|air bubble]]. In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and its sequel, Mario can use the [[Spin|Star-Spin]] to propel through the water faster than normal swimming. When the player plays as [[Luigi]], he loses air with every Star-Spin. Both brothers can also quickly dive directly downwards while underwater when the player uses {{button|wii|z}}. [[Yoshi]] can also swim on the water's surface in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', but he cannot dive. | ||
Starting in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', the swimming mechanics are changed to imitate the mechanics of the 2D games. Mario gains the ability to [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]] underwater, replacing the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games' diving move. ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' maintains the rising-and-sinking swimming, but it includes the air meter. Mario can also use the new [[Quick Swim]] move with {{button|switch|ZL}} | Starting in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', the swimming mechanics are changed to imitate the mechanics of the 2D games. Mario gains the ability to [[Ground Pound|ground-pound]] underwater, replacing the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games' diving move. ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' maintains the rising-and-sinking swimming, but it includes the air meter. Mario can also use the new [[Quick Swim]] move with {{button|switch|ZL}} and {{button|switch|Y}}, which propels him forward similarly to the Star-Spin in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. | ||
Several items and power-ups allow Mario to swim faster or with more control. The [[Frog Suit]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' and the [[Penguin Suit]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' allow Mario to automatically swim much faster when the player holds down a direction and/or the jump button, akin to the early 3D games. The [[Blue Shell]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' increases Mario's swimming speed and precision. In the 2D games from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' onwards, ''Super Mario 64'', ''Super Mario Galaxy'', and ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', grabbing a [[ | Several items and power-ups allow Mario to swim faster or with more control. The [[Frog Suit]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' and the [[Penguin Suit]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' both allow Mario to stay in place underwater and automatically swim much faster when the player holds down a direction and/or the jump button, akin to the early 3D games. [[Nabbit]] and [[Toadette]] can also swim in a similar manner in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' without the need for a Penguin Suit. The [[Blue Shell]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' increases Mario's swimming speed and precision. In the 2D games from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' onwards, ''Super Mario 64'', ''Super Mario Galaxy'', and ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', grabbing a [[Koopa Shell]] allows Mario to automatically swim forward in the water very quickly. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', using the [[Hover Nozzle]] underwater propels Mario forward. In ''Super Mario Odyssey'', [[capture|capturing]] a [[Cheep Cheep]] allows Mario to swim through the water quicker and without regard for the air meter. ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' features the Dolphin Kick [[Badge (Super Mario Bros. Wonder)|badge]], which gives Mario better swimming speed and control with {{button|switch|r}}. | ||
In ''Super Mario Maker 2'', in the nighttime version of the [[castle]] theme, Mario and the other playable characters are able to swim in midair with the same mechanics as water. | In ''Super Mario Maker 2'', in the nighttime version of the [[castle]] theme, Mario and the other playable characters are able to swim in midair with the same mechanics as water. | ||
===''Wario'' franchise=== | |||
[[File:WL4-Utsuboanko Screenshot.png|thumb|Wario swimming in [[Mystic Lake]] in ''Wario Land 4'']] | |||
[[Wario]] can swim underwater in ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', ''[[Wario Land II]]'', and ''[[Wario Land 4]]''. However, in ''[[Wario Land 3]]'', he can swim only on the water's surface until he receives a pair of [[Tower of Revival#Gray Chest: Swimming Flippers|Swimming Flippers]] from the Gray Chest in [[Tower of Revival]]. In addition, [[Out of the Woods#Green Chest: Prince Frog's Glove|Prince Frog's Glove]], received from the Green Chest in [[Out of the Woods]], allows him to swim faster, enabling him to traverse currents. Likewise, Wario can swim only on the water's surface in ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'' However, one of the missions each in [[Foulwater Falls]], [[Soggybog River]], and [[Riverbloat Rapids]] tasks him to clear the respective levels without swimming. Although Wario cannot swim on the water's surface or underwater in ''[[Wario: Master of Disguise]]'' at all, [[Dragon Wario (Wario: Master of Disguise)|Dragon Wario]] can safely swim in [[lava]]. | |||
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country'' series=== | ||
[[File:Coral Capers SNES.png|200px|thumb|Diddy Kong riding Enguarde, with Donkey Kong swimming behind, in ''Donkey Kong Country'']] | [[File:Coral Capers SNES.png|200px|thumb|left|Diddy Kong riding Enguarde, with Donkey Kong swimming behind, in ''Donkey Kong Country'']] | ||
Swimming has been a part of the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' series since [[Donkey Kong Country| | Swimming has been a part of the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' series since the [[Donkey Kong Country|first game]]. In the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] games, the [[Kong]]s can swim through the water just as Mario does in the 2D ''Super Mario'' games. They are helpless underwater without the help of [[Enguarde]], who can move only with {{button|snes|pad}}, as well as dash forward and stab enemies with his sharp bill. | ||
[[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] | [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] cannot swim in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''; the Kongs drown and simply lose a life when they fall into water. Swimming is brought back in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', where the Kongs can swim in 360°, as well as use a new [[Corkscrew (Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze)|spinning attack]] when the player presses the [[roll]] button, though they now have an air meter, which is refilled with bubbles. [[Dixie Kong]] can propel faster underwater with her hair. If two Kongs are paired up, they can perform an infinite Kong Corkscrew; in the [[Nintendo Switch]] port, [[Funky Kong]] can also do so on his own. Funky also has no air meter, as he wears swimming goggles. | ||
===''Yoshi'' franchise=== | ===''Yoshi'' franchise=== | ||
[[Yoshi]] can swim on the water's surface and underwater in all of the ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'' games except ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', where he instead drowns if he jumps in water, though [[Poochy]] | [[File:Castle of Priscilla the Peckish.png|thumb|Blue Yoshi swimming, with [[Baby Peach]] on his back, in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'']] | ||
[[Yoshi]] can swim on the water's surface and underwater in all of the ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'' games except ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'', where he instead drowns if he jumps in water, though [[Poochy]] and [[Poochy Pup]]s can swim in that game as well as in ''[[Yoshi's Woolly World]]''. In that game, Yoshi's feet turn into a propeller when he swims at the surface, and he can swim underwater as [[Mermaid Yoshi]]. | |||
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', fighters are able to swim across water. However, they will drown if they remain in the water for too long and lose a stock, the time required based on the character's percentage. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', [[Charizard]], [[Sonic]], [[Inkling]], and [[Incineroar]] take a small amount of damage while swimming. There are stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' that include water; however, fighters simply fall through it. These stages' water is made swimmable in their ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' incarnations. | In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', fighters are able to swim across water. However, they will drown if they remain in the water for too long and lose a stock, the time required based on the character's percentage. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', [[Charizard]], [[Sonic]], [[Inkling]], and [[Incineroar]] take a small amount of damage while swimming, referencing their weakness to water in their home series. There are stages in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' that include water; however, fighters simply fall through it. These stages' water is made swimmable in their ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' incarnations. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
{{Main-gallery}} | |||
<gallery> | |||
SMB NES World 2-2 Screenshot.png|''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' | |||
Turtle Zone Area 1.png|''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'' | |||
SMAS SMB3 World 3-1 Screenshot.png|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' (''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'') | |||
JollyRoger.png|''[[Super Mario 64]]'' | |||
3-1 NSMB.png|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Underwater driving]] | *[[Underwater driving]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:42, October 22, 2024
Swimming is an action that can be used by several characters. Swimming is typically done in water, sometimes with an associated air meter, with other substances able to be swum through infrequently.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Swimming is a staple mechanic of the Super Mario series, first being possible in Super Mario Bros. and going on to be in every mainline title except Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Land, and Super Mario Run. In the 2D games, swimming mechanics have remained largely unchanged; Mario naturally sinks in water and swims upwards when the player presses the jump button, preserving his forward momentum. There is no air meter, allowing Mario to stay underwater indefinitely.
In the 3D games from Super Mario 64 through Super Mario Galaxy 2, the swimming mechanics are different. Mario is aimed in any direction by using the Control Stick, with the jump button propelling Mario forward in that direction. He does not naturally sink in the water when not actively swimming. Additionally, an air meter is added, which causes Mario to take damage and eventually drown if he is underwater for too long without collecting coins or an air bubble. In Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel, Mario can use the Star-Spin to propel through the water faster than normal swimming. When the player plays as Luigi, he loses air with every Star-Spin. Both brothers can also quickly dive directly downwards while underwater when the player uses . Yoshi can also swim on the water's surface in Super Mario Galaxy 2, but he cannot dive.
Starting in Super Mario 3D Land, the swimming mechanics are changed to imitate the mechanics of the 2D games. Mario gains the ability to ground-pound underwater, replacing the Super Mario Galaxy games' diving move. Super Mario Odyssey maintains the rising-and-sinking swimming, but it includes the air meter. Mario can also use the new Quick Swim move with and , which propels him forward similarly to the Star-Spin in Super Mario Galaxy.
Several items and power-ups allow Mario to swim faster or with more control. The Frog Suit in Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Maker 2 and the Penguin Suit in New Super Mario Bros. Wii and New Super Mario Bros. U both allow Mario to stay in place underwater and automatically swim much faster when the player holds down a direction and/or the jump button, akin to the early 3D games. Nabbit and Toadette can also swim in a similar manner in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe without the need for a Penguin Suit. The Blue Shell in New Super Mario Bros. increases Mario's swimming speed and precision. In the 2D games from Super Mario World onwards, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario Galaxy 2, grabbing a Koopa Shell allows Mario to automatically swim forward in the water very quickly. In Super Mario Sunshine, using the Hover Nozzle underwater propels Mario forward. In Super Mario Odyssey, capturing a Cheep Cheep allows Mario to swim through the water quicker and without regard for the air meter. Super Mario Bros. Wonder features the Dolphin Kick badge, which gives Mario better swimming speed and control with .
In Super Mario Maker 2, in the nighttime version of the castle theme, Mario and the other playable characters are able to swim in midair with the same mechanics as water.
Wario franchise[edit]
Wario can swim underwater in Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, Wario Land II, and Wario Land 4. However, in Wario Land 3, he can swim only on the water's surface until he receives a pair of Swimming Flippers from the Gray Chest in Tower of Revival. In addition, Prince Frog's Glove, received from the Green Chest in Out of the Woods, allows him to swim faster, enabling him to traverse currents. Likewise, Wario can swim only on the water's surface in Wario Land: Shake It! However, one of the missions each in Foulwater Falls, Soggybog River, and Riverbloat Rapids tasks him to clear the respective levels without swimming. Although Wario cannot swim on the water's surface or underwater in Wario: Master of Disguise at all, Dragon Wario can safely swim in lava.
Donkey Kong Country series[edit]
Swimming has been a part of the Donkey Kong Country series since the first game. In the SNES games, the Kongs can swim through the water just as Mario does in the 2D Super Mario games. They are helpless underwater without the help of Enguarde, who can move only with , as well as dash forward and stab enemies with his sharp bill.
Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong cannot swim in Donkey Kong Country Returns; the Kongs drown and simply lose a life when they fall into water. Swimming is brought back in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, where the Kongs can swim in 360°, as well as use a new spinning attack when the player presses the roll button, though they now have an air meter, which is refilled with bubbles. Dixie Kong can propel faster underwater with her hair. If two Kongs are paired up, they can perform an infinite Kong Corkscrew; in the Nintendo Switch port, Funky Kong can also do so on his own. Funky also has no air meter, as he wears swimming goggles.
Yoshi franchise[edit]
Yoshi can swim on the water's surface and underwater in all of the Yoshi games except Yoshi's Crafted World, where he instead drowns if he jumps in water, though Poochy and Poochy Pups can swim in that game as well as in Yoshi's Woolly World. In that game, Yoshi's feet turn into a propeller when he swims at the surface, and he can swim underwater as Mermaid Yoshi.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, fighters are able to swim across water. However, they will drown if they remain in the water for too long and lose a stock, the time required based on the character's percentage. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Charizard, Sonic, Inkling, and Incineroar take a small amount of damage while swimming, referencing their weakness to water in their home series. There are stages in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS that include water; however, fighters simply fall through it. These stages' water is made swimmable in their Super Smash Bros. Ultimate incarnations.
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Swim.
See also[edit]
- Moves
- New Super Luigi U
- New Super Mario Bros.
- New Super Mario Bros. 2
- New Super Mario Bros. U
- New Super Mario Bros. Wii
- Super Mario 3D Land
- Super Mario 3D World
- Super Mario 64
- Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- Super Mario Galaxy
- Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Super Mario Sunshine
- Super Mario World
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate