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'''Bowser in the Fire Sea''', also called '''Bowser's Lava Sea'''<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Issue #50, page 47.</ref> or simply the '''Fire Sea'''<ref>Knight, Michael. ''Nintendo DS'' Pocket Guide. Page 377.</ref>, is the second [[Bowser]] level in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' located in the basement of [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]. This level is made of concrete and mesh platforms above a huge lake of [[lava]], sharing [[Lethal Lava Land]]'s background of a vast lava ocean with a fiery sky. Several [[Bully|Bullies]] and [[Goomba]]s guard these platforms and the route to Bowser's arena. This level is unlocked by completing [[Board Bowser's Sub]] in [[Dire, Dire Docks]], and its own completion unlocks [[Snowman's Land]], [[Wet-Dry World]], [[Tall Tall Mountain]], [[Tiny-Huge Island]], and [[Chief Chilly Challenge]] (DS only, supposing that both the Power Caps and [[Luigi]] are both unlocked).
'''Bowser in the Fire Sea''', also called '''Bowser's Lava Sea'''<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Issue #50, page 47.</ref> or simply the '''Fire Sea''',<ref>Knight, Michael. ''Nintendo DS'' Pocket Guide. Page 377.</ref> is the second [[Bowser]] level in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', located in the basement of the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]]. This level is made of concrete and mesh platforms above a huge lake of [[lava]], sharing [[Lethal Lava Land]]'s background of a vast lava ocean with a fiery sky. Several [[Bully|Bullies]] and [[Goomba]]s guard these platforms and the route to Bowser's arena. This level is unlocked by completing [[Board Bowser's Sub]] in [[Dire, Dire Docks]], and its own completion unlocks [[Snowman's Land]]; [[Wet-Dry World]]; [[Tall, Tall Mountain]]; [[Tiny-Huge Island]]; and [[Chief Chilly Challenge]] (DS only, supposing that both the Power Caps and [[Luigi]] are both unlocked).


The entrance to Bowser in the Fire Sea is found in the same room of the [[Peach's Castle|Mushroom Castle]] as the entrance to [[Dire, Dire Docks]], which requires 30 [[Power Star]]s to enter. Before the player obtains the [[Board Bowser's Sub|first Power Star]] from Dire, Dire Docks, the blue portal to the water level will be in front of the entrance to Bowser in the Fire Sea. Once the first Power Star of Dire, Dire Docks is obtained, the blue portal will move to the back of the room, allowing access to Bowser in the Fire Sea. One Power Star can be found in the [[Nintendo 64]] version of the game, while two can be found in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake.
The entrance to Bowser in the Fire Sea is found in the same room of the Mushroom Castle as the entrance to Dire, Dire Docks, which requires 30 [[Power Star]]s to enter. Before the player obtains the [[Board Bowser's Sub|first Power Star]] from Dire, Dire Docks, the blue portal to the water level will be in front of the entrance to Bowser in the Fire Sea. Once the first Power Star of Dire, Dire Docks is obtained, the blue portal will move to the back of the room, allowing access to Bowser in the Fire Sea. One Power Star can be found in the [[Nintendo 64]] version of the game, while two can be found in the [[Nintendo DS]] remake.


==Layout==
==Layout==
[[File:SM64DS Bowser In The Fire Sea Map 1.gif|frame|left|Map of Bowser in the Fire Sea in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
[[File:SM64DS Bowser In The Fire Sea Map 1.gif|frame|left|Map of Bowser in the Fire Sea in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'']]
The player starts on a small platform with a metal platform near it. Stepping onto the metal platform will cause it to move. At certain points, the platform will dive under the lava, so the player needs to [[jump]] to nearby tilting platforms in order to avoid taking damage. After the moving platform's stopping point is a series of blue platforms that constantly go under the lava, then resurface. Beyond those is a Bully followed by three Goombas situated around a [[Spinning Heart]]. A raising pole, circled by an [[Amp]], will help the player reach the tilting platforms above, and the pole at the end of those leads to a cage with an elevator that brings the player up to the next level.
The player starts on a small platform with a metal platform near it. Stepping onto the metal platform will cause it to move. At certain points, the platform will dive under the lava, so the player needs to [[jump]] to nearby tilting platforms in order to avoid taking damage. After the moving platform's stopping point is a series of blue platforms that constantly go under the lava, then resurface. Beyond those is a Bully followed by three Goombas situated around a [[Spinning Heart]]. A rising pole, circled by an [[Amp]], will help the player reach the tilting platforms above, and the pole at the end of those leads to a cage with an elevator that brings the player up to the next level.


The second level first contains a moving platform that goes through a [[flame thrower]], which leads to a sloping mound. After the slope is a hanging grate the player can use to climb to the other side of the lava pool. Beyond that are two moving platforms, followed by a couple of Bullies, and a tall set of moving interconnected platforms with a [[Keronpa Ball]] that will lead the player to the next level.
The second level first contains a moving platform that goes through a [[flame thrower]], which leads to a sloping mound. After the slope is a hanging grate the player can use to climb to the other side of the lava pool. Beyond that are two moving platforms, followed by a couple of Bullies, and a tall set of moving interconnected platforms with a [[Keronpa Ball]] that will lead the player to the next level.


The final level starts with a stone slope, containing a flame thrower, a [[Bob-omb]], and a [[Exclamation Mark Block|! Block]]. After the stone slope is a row of sinking and rising platforms that are protected by flame throwers and Amps. Beyond those is a stone structure containing rising and falling poles. Finally, a falling bridge leads to the warp that sends the player to the Bowser fight.
The final level starts with a stone slope, containing a flame thrower, a [[Bob-omb]], and a [[! Block]]. After the stone slope is a row of sinking and rising platforms that are protected by flame throwers and Amps. Beyond those is a stone structure containing rising and falling poles. Finally, a falling bridge leads to the warp that sends the player to the Bowser fight.
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SM64 Fire Sea Tide.png|The lava tide rises.
SM64 Fire Sea Tide.png|The lava tide rises.
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===Bowser Battle===
===Bowser battle===
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[[File:SM64DS Bowser In The Fire Sea Map 2.png|frame|Map of the battle area]]
[[File:SM64DS Bowser In The Fire Sea Map 2.png|frame|Map of the battle area]]
The tactic to defeat Bowser is the same as the fight in [[Bowser in the Dark World]], though he has some additional moves. Bowser will immediately start the battle by jumping up and landing, making the stage tilt toward him. The same will happen if the player throws Bowser off the stage but misses a [[bomb]], causing Bowser to land and cause the stage to tilt. Bowser can also warp to a different spot if the player is close, and charge at the player if they are far away. Throwing Bowser into a bomb will defeat him, granting the player the [[key]] to the castle's upper floors.
The tactic to defeat Bowser is the same as that for the fight in [[Bowser in the Dark World]], though he has some additional moves. Bowser will immediately start the battle by jumping up and landing, making the stage tilt toward him. The same will happen if the player throws Bowser off the stage but misses a [[bomb]], causing Bowser to land and cause the stage to tilt. Bowser can also warp to a different spot if the player is close, and charge at the player if they are far away. Throwing Bowser into a bomb will defeat him, granting the player the [[key]] to the castle's upper floors.
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Two Power Stars can be collected in this course, with one being exclusive to the DS version of the game.
Two Power Stars can be collected in this course, with one being exclusive to the DS version of the game.


===Star 1===
===8 Red Coins===
Like in Bowser in the Dark World, there are eight [[Red Coin]]s to be collected. The Power Star will appear atop a wall shortly before the warp that leads to Bowser himself. [[Wall Jump|Wall-jump]]ing is required to reach it.
Like in Bowser in the Dark World, there are eight [[Red Coin]]s to be collected. The Power Star will appear atop a wall shortly before the warp that leads to Bowser himself. [[Wall Jump|Wall-jump]]ing is required to reach it.


===Star 2 (''DS'' only)===
===Switch Star of Bowser in the Fire Sea (''DS'' only)===
Near Star 1 is a [[Star Switch]]. Upon the player pressing the switch, the Power Star will appear on the far side of a lava pool that the player must quickly backtrack across in order to reach it before it disappears. If played as [[Luigi]], the player can spin over the lava to the Star.
Near the first Star is a [[Star Switch]]. Upon the player pressing the switch, the Power Star will appear on the far side of a lava pool that the player must quickly backtrack across in order to reach it before it disappears. If playing as [[Luigi]], the player can spin over the lava to the Star.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Fire Sea Entrance.png|Mario falls into Bowser in the Fire Sea in the N64 version
Fire Sea Entrance.png|Mario falls into Bowser in the Fire Sea in the N64 version.
SM64DS-Fire Sea Entrance.png|Luigi falls into Bowser in the Fire Sea in the DS version
SM64DS-Fire Sea Entrance.png|Luigi falls into Bowser in the Fire Sea in the DS version.
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Revision as of 00:56, August 10, 2021

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Bowser in the Fire Sea, also called Bowser's Lava Sea[1] or simply the Fire Sea,[2] is the second Bowser level in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS, located in the basement of the Mushroom Castle. This level is made of concrete and mesh platforms above a huge lake of lava, sharing Lethal Lava Land's background of a vast lava ocean with a fiery sky. Several Bullies and Goombas guard these platforms and the route to Bowser's arena. This level is unlocked by completing Board Bowser's Sub in Dire, Dire Docks, and its own completion unlocks Snowman's Land; Wet-Dry World; Tall, Tall Mountain; Tiny-Huge Island; and Chief Chilly Challenge (DS only, supposing that both the Power Caps and Luigi are both unlocked).

The entrance to Bowser in the Fire Sea is found in the same room of the Mushroom Castle as the entrance to Dire, Dire Docks, which requires 30 Power Stars to enter. Before the player obtains the first Power Star from Dire, Dire Docks, the blue portal to the water level will be in front of the entrance to Bowser in the Fire Sea. Once the first Power Star of Dire, Dire Docks is obtained, the blue portal will move to the back of the room, allowing access to Bowser in the Fire Sea. One Power Star can be found in the Nintendo 64 version of the game, while two can be found in the Nintendo DS remake.

Layout

Map of Bowser in the Fire Sea
Map of Bowser in the Fire Sea in Super Mario 64 DS

The player starts on a small platform with a metal platform near it. Stepping onto the metal platform will cause it to move. At certain points, the platform will dive under the lava, so the player needs to jump to nearby tilting platforms in order to avoid taking damage. After the moving platform's stopping point is a series of blue platforms that constantly go under the lava, then resurface. Beyond those is a Bully followed by three Goombas situated around a Spinning Heart. A rising pole, circled by an Amp, will help the player reach the tilting platforms above, and the pole at the end of those leads to a cage with an elevator that brings the player up to the next level.

The second level first contains a moving platform that goes through a flame thrower, which leads to a sloping mound. After the slope is a hanging grate the player can use to climb to the other side of the lava pool. Beyond that are two moving platforms, followed by a couple of Bullies, and a tall set of moving interconnected platforms with a Keronpa Ball that will lead the player to the next level.

The final level starts with a stone slope, containing a flame thrower, a Bob-omb, and a ! Block. After the stone slope is a row of sinking and rising platforms that are protected by flame throwers and Amps. Beyond those is a stone structure containing rising and falling poles. Finally, a falling bridge leads to the warp that sends the player to the Bowser fight.

  • The lava tide rises.

    The lava tide rises.

  • Mario climbing a pole

    Mario climbing a pole

  • Mario in the cage

    Mario in the cage

  • Mario in the fire sea

    Mario in the fire sea

  • Mario on the shifting platforms

    Mario on the shifting platforms

  • A Bob-omb chases Mario.

    A Bob-omb chases Mario.

  • Mario near a block

    Mario near a block

  • The spring leading to Bowser

    The spring leading to Bowser

Bowser battle

Fight with Bowser in the N64 version (left) and the DS version (right)
Fight with Bowser in the N64 version (left) and the DS version (right)
Fight with Bowser in the N64 version (left) and the DS version (right)
Fight with Bowser in the N64 version (left) and the DS version (right)
Map of Bowser in the Fire Sea battle area
Map of the battle area

The tactic to defeat Bowser is the same as that for the fight in Bowser in the Dark World, though he has some additional moves. Bowser will immediately start the battle by jumping up and landing, making the stage tilt toward him. The same will happen if the player throws Bowser off the stage but misses a bomb, causing Bowser to land and cause the stage to tilt. Bowser can also warp to a different spot if the player is close, and charge at the player if they are far away. Throwing Bowser into a bomb will defeat him, granting the player the key to the castle's upper floors.

Missions

Mario in Bowser in the Fire Sea
Bowser in the Fire Sea in Super Mario 64 DS

Two Power Stars can be collected in this course, with one being exclusive to the DS version of the game.

8 Red Coins

Like in Bowser in the Dark World, there are eight Red Coins to be collected. The Power Star will appear atop a wall shortly before the warp that leads to Bowser himself. Wall-jumping is required to reach it.

Switch Star of Bowser in the Fire Sea (DS only)

Near the first Star is a Star Switch. Upon the player pressing the switch, the Power Star will appear on the far side of a lava pool that the player must quickly backtrack across in order to reach it before it disappears. If playing as Luigi, the player can spin over the lava to the Star.

Gallery

  • Mario falls into Bowser in the Fire Sea in the N64 version.

    Mario falls into Bowser in the Fire Sea in the N64 version.

  • Luigi falls into Bowser in the Fire Sea in the DS version.

    Luigi falls into Bowser in the Fire Sea in the DS version.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ほのおの うみの クッパ[?]
Honō no Umi no Kuppa 		Bowser of the Flame Sea
Chinese 火海中的酷霸王[3]
Huǒhǎi zhōng de Kùbàwáng 		Bowser of the Fire Sea
German Bowsers Lavasee[?] Bowser's Lava Sea
Italian Bowser nel Lago di Lava[?] Bowser in the Lava Lake
Korean 불바다의 쿠파[?]
Bulbada ui Kupa 		Bowser of the Fire Sea
Spanish Bowser en la lava[?] Bowser in the Lava

References

Bowser in the Fire Sea coverage on other NIWA wikis:
  1. ^ Nintendo Magazine System (AU) Issue #50, page 47.
  2. ^ Knight, Michael. Nintendo DS Pocket Guide. Page 377.
  3. ^ From the pause menu of the level in iQue's localization of Super Mario 64 DS.
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