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[[File:GroundPoundSwitch.jpg|thumb|A Ground-Pound Switch from ''Super Mario Galaxy'']] | [[File:GroundPoundSwitch.jpg|thumb|A Ground-Pound Switch from ''Super Mario Galaxy'']] | ||
[[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Switch.png|thumb|left|Mario on a Ground-Pound Switch in the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']] | [[File:SMG2 Puzzle Plank Switch.png|thumb|left|Mario on a Ground-Pound Switch in the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']] | ||
A '''Ground-Pound Switch'''<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' American instruction booklet, page 20.</ref> (also spelled as '''Ground Pound Switch'''<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' American instruction booklet, page 18.</ref> and '''ground-pound switch'''<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' American instruction booklet, page 12.</ref><ref>''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' American instruction booklet, page 12.</ref>) is a type of switch first seen in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. To use this item, Mario must [[Ground Pound|ground pound]] it. Upon pressing this switch, a variety of things can happen, mainly making [[Star Bit]]s or [[coin]]s appear. | A '''Ground-Pound Switch'''<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' American instruction booklet, page 20.</ref> (also spelled as '''Ground Pound Switch'''<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' American instruction booklet, page 18.</ref> and '''ground-pound switch'''<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' American instruction booklet, page 12.</ref><ref>''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' American instruction booklet, page 12.</ref>) is a type of switch first seen in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. To use this item, [[Mario]] must [[Ground Pound|ground pound]] it. Upon pressing this switch, a variety of things can happen, mainly making [[Star Bit]]s or [[coin]]s appear. | ||
There are also timed Ground-Pound Switches, tree stumps which have similar effects, and gray Ground-Pound Switches that make walls fall down, making other areas accessible. | There are also timed Ground-Pound Switches, tree stumps which have similar effects, and gray Ground-Pound Switches that make walls fall down, making other areas accessible. | ||
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According to the brochure for the [[Lost Kingdom]], the symbol on Ground-Pound Switches originated there in ancient times.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/kWVFLbT.jpg Kingdom Brochures]. The text reads "A Symbol from Ancient Times: Now seen all over the world, this starburst symbol is thought to have originated on these islands. But what does it communicate? The mystery may never be solved."</ref> Some enemies, such as [[Whomp]]s, [[Mandibug]]s, [[Stairface Ogre]]s, and [[Astro-Lanceur]]s have the same symbol on some part of their bodies. Hitting the symbol with a Ground Pound will defeat the creature. [[Meteorite]]s also share the same symbol. | According to the brochure for the [[Lost Kingdom]], the symbol on Ground-Pound Switches originated there in ancient times.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/kWVFLbT.jpg Kingdom Brochures]. The text reads "A Symbol from Ancient Times: Now seen all over the world, this starburst symbol is thought to have originated on these islands. But what does it communicate? The mystery may never be solved."</ref> Some enemies, such as [[Whomp]]s, [[Mandibug]]s, [[Stairface Ogre]]s, and [[Astro-Lanceur]]s have the same symbol on some part of their bodies. Hitting the symbol with a Ground Pound will defeat the creature. [[Meteorite]]s also share the same symbol. | ||
Ground-Pound Switches reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury#Bowser's Fury|Bowser's Fury]]'', where they are colored purple. Activating them causes a [[Cat Shine]] and platforms leading to it to appear. After Mario has collected the Cat Shine, the Ground-Pound Switch turns gray. | {{multiple image | ||
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Ground-Pound Switches reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury#Bowser's Fury|Bowser's Fury]]'', where they are colored purple. Activating them either causes a [[Cat Shine]] and platforms leading to it to appear, or a battle arena to form around the switch that can only be disabled if every enemy within is defeated, which also spawns a Cat Shine. After Mario has collected the Cat Shine, the Ground-Pound Switch turns gray and cannot be pressed again. | |||
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Revision as of 15:05, February 28, 2021
A Ground-Pound Switch[1] (also spelled as Ground Pound Switch[2] and ground-pound switch[3][4]) is a type of switch first seen in Super Mario Galaxy. To use this item, Mario must ground pound it. Upon pressing this switch, a variety of things can happen, mainly making Star Bits or coins appear.
There are also timed Ground-Pound Switches, tree stumps which have similar effects, and gray Ground-Pound Switches that make walls fall down, making other areas accessible.
They are also shown again in Super Mario Galaxy 2, having the same functions like in the first game. There is also a new function for Ground-Pound Switches in this game. If Mario ground pounds one of the switches, the screen turns grayscale, and the environment and enemies on the respective planet slow down greatly. This new function appears in the Space Storm Galaxy, Clockwork Ruins Galaxy, and Stone Cyclone Galaxy, and is useful in avoiding stage hazards that would be impossible to dodge otherwise.
Ground-Pound Switches reappear in Super Mario Odyssey. One can be found on top of a skyscraper in the Metro Kingdom. Ground-pounding the switch causes a platform to temporarily appear, allowing access to another building. Four Ground-Pound Switches are also found around the Seaside Kingdom, each one guarded by a cage that can only be opened by collecting the Power Moon next to them. Ground-pounding these switches uncorks the Sparkle Water fountains to allow Mario to fight Mollusque-Lanceur.
According to the brochure for the Lost Kingdom, the symbol on Ground-Pound Switches originated there in ancient times.[5] Some enemies, such as Whomps, Mandibugs, Stairface Ogres, and Astro-Lanceurs have the same symbol on some part of their bodies. Hitting the symbol with a Ground Pound will defeat the creature. Meteorites also share the same symbol.
Ground-Pound Switches reappear in Bowser's Fury, where they are colored purple. Activating them either causes a Cat Shine and platforms leading to it to appear, or a battle arena to form around the switch that can only be disabled if every enemy within is defeated, which also spawns a Cat Shine. After Mario has collected the Cat Shine, the Ground-Pound Switch turns gray and cannot be pressed again.
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Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ヒップドロップスイッチ[6] Hippu Doroppu Suicchi |
Hip Drop Switch | |
| French | interrupteur à charge au sol[8] | Ground Pound Switch | |
| German | Stampfattacken-Schalter[?] | Ground Pound Switch | |
| Italian | Interruttore Schianto a Terra[?] | Ground Slam Switch | |
| Spanish | Interruptor de Salto Bomba[7] | Ground Pound Switch |
References
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 American instruction booklet, page 20.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy American instruction booklet, page 18.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy American instruction booklet, page 12.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 American instruction booklet, page 12.
- ^ Kingdom Brochures. The text reads "A Symbol from Ancient Times: Now seen all over the world, this starburst symbol is thought to have originated on these islands. But what does it communicate? The mystery may never be solved."
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy Japanese instruction booklet, page 21.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 American instruction booklet, page 64.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 American instruction booklet, page 34.
