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[[File:Amp_SM64.png|thumb|left|150px|Three Amps circling around crystals in ''Super Mario 64''.]] | [[File:Amp_SM64.png|thumb|left|150px|Three Amps circling around crystals in ''Super Mario 64''.]] | ||
Amps make their first appearance in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and are featured in several levels throughout ''Super Mario 64'' and its remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Similar to [[Li'l Sparky|Li'l Sparkie]]s and [[Hothead]]s, they move around objects and platforms, and if [[Mario]] comes into contact with one, he will be shocked and lose one wedge of health. There is no possible way to defeat Amps in this game. Amps can be found in [[Bowser in the Dark World]], [[Shifting Sand Land]], [[Vanish Cap Under the Moat]], [[Snowman's Land]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], [[Tick Tock Clock]], [[Rainbow Ride]], and [[Bowser in the Sky]]. While being electrocuted, Mario will flash and become immobile for about one second. | Amps make their first appearance in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and are featured in several levels throughout ''Super Mario 64'' and its remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Similar to [[Li'l Sparky|Li'l Sparkie]]s and [[Hothead]]s, they move around objects and platforms, and if [[Mario]] comes into contact with one, he will be shocked and lose one wedge of health. There is no possible way to defeat Amps in this game. Amps can be found in [[Bowser in the Dark World]], [[Shifting Sand Land]], [[Vanish Cap Under the Moat]], [[Snowman's Land]], [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], [[Tick Tock Clock]], [[Rainbow Ride]], and [[Bowser in the Sky]]. While being electrocuted, Mario will flash and become immobile for about one second. | ||
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====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ||
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[[File:AmpNSMB.png|200px|thumb|left|A model of an Amp.]] | [[File:AmpNSMB.png|200px|thumb|left|A model of an Amp.]] | ||
Amps reappear as an uncommon enemy in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', in {{World-link|3|tower|World 3 (New Super Mario Bros.)#World 3-Tower}}, {{World-link|4|tower|World 4 (New Super Mario Bros.)#World 4-Tower}} and {{World-link|7|castle|World 7 (New Super Mario Bros.)#World 7-Castle}}. In this game, they appear mostly in groups, and if Mario comes in contact with one, he will be shocked. They can only be defeated with a [[Mega Mushroom]], [[Koopa Shell]] or [[Super Star|Starman]]. They will lose their electricity for a moment if they shock Mario or [[Luigi]], except for ones on fences, which will disappear after they shock the player. | Amps reappear as an uncommon enemy in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', in {{World-link|3|tower|World 3 (New Super Mario Bros.)#World 3-Tower}}, {{World-link|4|tower|World 4 (New Super Mario Bros.)#World 4-Tower}} and {{World-link|7|castle|World 7 (New Super Mario Bros.)#World 7-Castle}}. In this game, they appear mostly in groups, and if Mario comes in contact with one, he will be shocked. They can only be defeated with a [[Mega Mushroom]], [[Koopa Shell]] or [[Super Star|Starman]]. They will lose their electricity for a moment if they shock Mario or [[Luigi]], except for ones on fences, which will disappear after they shock the player. | ||
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====''Super Mario Galaxy''==== | ====''Super Mario Galaxy''==== | ||
[[File:AmpSMG.png|thumb|right|Artwork of '''Amps''' from ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]] | [[File:AmpSMG.png|thumb|right|Artwork of '''Amps''' from ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]] | ||
Amps can also be found in many areas of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', including the [[Buoy Base Galaxy]], the [[Battlerock Galaxy]], and the [[Dreadnought Galaxy]]. They have faces, and their eyes and mouth are both bright red. There also other Amps that are large, face-less orbs, called [[Big Amp]]s. Similar to ''Super Mario 64'', Amps cannot be defeated. They also appear in the [[Bubble Blast Galaxy]]. Here, they move in groups of two. The second player (if available) can freeze them in place, however. Amps also appear in [[Space Junk Galaxy]] and [[Toy Time Galaxy]]. | Amps can also be found in many areas of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', including the [[Buoy Base Galaxy]], the [[Battlerock Galaxy]], and the [[Dreadnought Galaxy]]. They have faces, and their eyes and mouth are both bright red. There also other Amps that are large, face-less orbs, called [[Big Amp]]s. Similar to ''Super Mario 64'', Amps cannot be defeated. They also appear in the [[Bubble Blast Galaxy]]. Here, they move in groups of two. The second player (if available) can freeze them in place, however. Amps also appear in [[Space Junk Galaxy]] and [[Toy Time Galaxy]]. | ||
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====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ||
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[[File:Ampsnsmbwii.PNG|200px|thumb|Amps as they appear in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.]] | [[File:Ampsnsmbwii.PNG|200px|thumb|Amps as they appear in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.]] | ||
Amps also appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' as rare enemies, behaving as they did in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' Only six of them appear in the first half of {{world-link|3|tower|World 3-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}. They can be defeated by freezing them with icy projectiles from the [[Ice Flower]] or [[Penguin Suit]] and then [[Ground Pound]]ing them, touching them with a character using a [[Super Star|Star]], or by having a frozen enemy thrown at them. The player(s) must dodge them if the player(s) go for the [[Red Coin]]s. | Amps also appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' as rare enemies, behaving as they did in ''New Super Mario Bros.'' Only six of them appear in the first half of {{world-link|3|tower|World 3-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}. They can be defeated by freezing them with icy projectiles from the [[Ice Flower]] or [[Penguin Suit]] and then [[Ground Pound]]ing them, touching them with a character using a [[Super Star|Star]], or by having a frozen enemy thrown at them. The player(s) must dodge them if the player(s) go for the [[Red Coin]]s. | ||
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====''New Super Mario Bros. U''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros. U''==== | ||
[[File:AmpNSMBU.png|thumb|Amps in ''New Super Mario Bros. U''.]] | [[File:AmpNSMBU.png|thumb|Amps in ''New Super Mario Bros. U''.]] | ||
Amps and [[Big Amp|its giant variation]] reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', appearing only in [[Snake Block Tower]] and in [[Ludwig's Clockwork Castle]] . They behave like in the predecessor, and there is a new variation known as [[Bowser Stunner]]s that conduct electricity with each other. | Amps and [[Big Amp|its giant variation]] reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', appearing only in [[Snake Block Tower]] and in [[Ludwig's Clockwork Castle]]. They behave like in the predecessor, and there is a new variation known as [[Bowser Stunner]]s that conduct electricity with each other. | ||
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Revision as of 04:36, October 3, 2016
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Template:Species-infobox Amps are small, electrifying and spherical metal balls who have appeared as enemies throughout the Mario franchise. Their name stems from "ampere" (often shortened to "amp"), the standard unit of measurement for the flow of electrical currents. It debuted in Super Mario 64.
History
Super Mario series
Super Mario 64/Super Mario 64 DS
Amps make their first appearance in Super Mario 64 and are featured in several levels throughout Super Mario 64 and its remake, Super Mario 64 DS. Similar to Li'l Sparkies and Hotheads, they move around objects and platforms, and if Mario comes into contact with one, he will be shocked and lose one wedge of health. There is no possible way to defeat Amps in this game. Amps can be found in Bowser in the Dark World, Shifting Sand Land, Vanish Cap Under the Moat, Snowman's Land, Bowser in the Fire Sea, Tick Tock Clock, Rainbow Ride, and Bowser in the Sky. While being electrocuted, Mario will flash and become immobile for about one second.
New Super Mario Bros.
Amps reappear as an uncommon enemy in New Super Mario Bros., in Template:World-link, Template:World-link and Template:World-link. In this game, they appear mostly in groups, and if Mario comes in contact with one, he will be shocked. They can only be defeated with a Mega Mushroom, Koopa Shell or Starman. They will lose their electricity for a moment if they shock Mario or Luigi, except for ones on fences, which will disappear after they shock the player.
Super Mario Galaxy
Amps can also be found in many areas of Super Mario Galaxy, including the Buoy Base Galaxy, the Battlerock Galaxy, and the Dreadnought Galaxy. They have faces, and their eyes and mouth are both bright red. There also other Amps that are large, face-less orbs, called Big Amps. Similar to Super Mario 64, Amps cannot be defeated. They also appear in the Bubble Blast Galaxy. Here, they move in groups of two. The second player (if available) can freeze them in place, however. Amps also appear in Space Junk Galaxy and Toy Time Galaxy.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Amps also appear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii as rare enemies, behaving as they did in New Super Mario Bros. Only six of them appear in the first half of Template:World-link. They can be defeated by freezing them with icy projectiles from the Ice Flower or Penguin Suit and then Ground Pounding them, touching them with a character using a Star, or by having a frozen enemy thrown at them. The player(s) must dodge them if the player(s) go for the Red Coins.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Amps reappear in Super Mario Galaxy 2, behaving the same way they did in the predecessor. Amps also have the same appearance as in Super Mario Galaxy. They can now be defeated by using a Rainbow Star. They appear in Sky Station Galaxy, Space Storm Galaxy, and Spin-Dig Galaxy.
New Super Mario Bros. 2
Amps reappear in New Super Mario Bros. 2 for the Nintendo 3DS. They act just like they did in the predecessor and appear in the levels World 4-B and Template:World-link. Additionally, Amps can also be seen moving on lines, like Fuzzies.
New Super Mario Bros. U
Amps and its giant variation reappear in New Super Mario Bros. U, appearing only in Snake Block Tower and in Ludwig's Clockwork Castle. They behave like in the predecessor, and there is a new variation known as Bowser Stunners that conduct electricity with each other.
Mario Party series
They appear in various games in the Mario Party series.
Mario Party 3
In Mario Party 3, they appear in Motor Rooter, creating shock waves.
Mario Party 4
In Mario Party 4, the Sparky Sticker was made as a sticker of an Amp. The sticker is Waluigi's favorite item.
Mario Party 5
They also appear as orbs in Mario Party 5, but they were referred to by the traditional name of "Amps". They are also the main obstacle in Shock Absorbers.
Mario Party Advance
A notable Amp appears in Mario Party Advance, gambling in Town Game Room B. Generic Amps also appear in the minigames Amplifried, Cloud Climb, and Broom Zoom as hazards, where they continuously emit electricity that harms the player.
Mario Party 6
Amps appear in Mario Party 6 as the Zap Orb. Once a player passed over a set Zap Orb, they would lose five coins for each space they moved beyond it for the rest of their turn. They're the only enemies in Circuit Maximus minigame.
Mario Party 7
Amps once again return in Mario Party 7, still in the form of the Zap Orb, which had the same effect as before. However, the player lost three coins for every space instead of five.
Mario Party 8
An Amp also appears in the Mario Party 8 minigame Spector Inspector. They were one of the nine enemies that needed to be found in the minigames. It is found under a cover on the table.
Mario Party: Island Tour
Amps appear in Mario Party: Island Tour in the minigame Amp My Style where they serve as obstacles for the players, as well as tiles in the minigames Match Faker and Tap Dash and as the constellation in the minigame Starring Artist.
Mario Party 10
In Bowser's Wicked Wheel, a minigame from Mario Party 10, two pairs of Amps form electrical bonds at the left and, respectively, right sides of the running wheel, restraining the inner bottom surface as ground for the playable characters. The characters, who would have to constantly run in the wheel while Bowser rotates it, are thusly barred by the Amps, and will lose a heart upon contacting their dangerous links. As the wheel goes round to the left and the characters run to the right to resist getting drafted into the left Amp barrier, Bowser might suddenly stop the wheel and send the tormented characters towards the other Amp barrier on the right, due to inertia.
Appearance and traits
Amps originally sported white "cross-popping" veins, joyful red eyes, and rounded metallic lips with a pure red mouth. Since Super Mario 64 DS and Mario Party 7, their appearance has been changed a bit. They now have more jagged yellow eyes and a larger, jagged mouth. Their lips are now white, with a pink tongue and black interior being visible inside the mouth. They are also now black rather than grayish and sport no angry veins.
Name in other languages
Trivia
- In the pyramid of Shifting Sand Land in Super Mario 64, there are two Amps that, instead of circling around objects, come out of walls in a circular pattern (thus circling nothing). However, these Amps do not appear in the DS remake.
- In New Super Mario Bros. Wii, there is an unused model that controls Amps on lines, similar to Fuzzies. These line controlled Amps make an actual appearance in New Super Mario Bros. 2. Template:Refneeded
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