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==''Mario Kart Tour''== | ==''Mario Kart Tour''== | ||
[[File:MKT GBA Bowser Castle 2 Bomb Scene.jpg|thumbnail|300px|right|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']] | [[File:MKT GBA Bowser Castle 2 Bomb Scene.jpg|thumbnail|300px|right|The course in ''Mario Kart Tour'']] | ||
The course reappears once more in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It was added into the game at the start of the [[Hammer Bro Tour]] alongside [[SNES Donut Plains 1]], which was also last remade in ''Mario Kart DS''. Though the standard layout is largely the same, there are now [[Barrel Bomb]]s that are in certain areas, and some of the lava pits are smaller or absent. The platform directly after the first jump has a slightly different layout. It now uses the background of [[GBA Bowser's Castle 1]]. This course is a favorite of [[Ice Bro]], [[Fire Bro]], [[Monty Mole]], [[Dry Bowser]], [[King Bob-omb]], [[Mario|Mario (Samurai)]], [[Dry Bones|Dry Bones (Gold)]], [[Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Ninja)]], [[Waluigi|Waluigi (Vampire)]], [[Meowser]], and the [[Mii|Bronze Mii Racing Suit]]. It can also be a favorite of [[King Boo|King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)]] if he reaches level 3, and [[King Boo]] and [[Fire Mario|Fire Rosalina]] if they reach level 6. Like other courses in the game, Bowser's Castle 2 has a reverse variant, a trick variant and a reverse and trick variant, referred to as '''Bowser's Castle 2R''', '''Bowser's Castle 2T''' and '''Bowser's Castle 2R/T''' respectively. The former two were introduced alongside the normal variant in the Hammer Bro Tour, while the latter was introduced in the [[Trick Tour (2020)|2020 Trick Tour]]. The reverse and trick variant has a shortcut that contains many Thwomps, which are blocking the shortcut route. | The course reappears once more in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. It was added into the game at the start of the [[Hammer Bro Tour]] alongside [[SNES Donut Plains 1]], which was also last remade in ''Mario Kart DS''. Though the standard layout is largely the same, there are now [[Barrel Bomb]]s that are in certain areas, and some of the lava pits are smaller or absent. The platform directly after the first jump has a slightly different layout. The course now has a starting banner with the classic ''Mario Kart'' logo. It now uses the background of [[GBA Bowser's Castle 1]]. This course is a favorite of [[Ice Bro]], [[Fire Bro]], [[Monty Mole]], [[Dry Bowser]], [[King Bob-omb]], [[Mario|Mario (Samurai)]], [[Dry Bones|Dry Bones (Gold)]], [[Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Ninja)]], [[Waluigi|Waluigi (Vampire)]], [[Meowser]], and the [[Mii|Bronze Mii Racing Suit]]. It can also be a favorite of [[King Boo|King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)]] if he reaches level 3, and [[King Boo]] and [[Fire Mario|Fire Rosalina]] if they reach level 6. Like other courses in the game, Bowser's Castle 2 has a reverse variant, a trick variant and a reverse and trick variant, referred to as '''Bowser's Castle 2R''', '''Bowser's Castle 2T''' and '''Bowser's Castle 2R/T''' respectively. The former two were introduced alongside the normal variant in the Hammer Bro Tour, while the latter was introduced in the [[Trick Tour (2020)|2020 Trick Tour]]. The reverse and trick variant has a shortcut that contains many Thwomps, which are blocking the shortcut route. | ||
Unlike most courses in the game, this course reuses ''Mario Kart 7''{{'}}s arrangement for GBA Bowser's Castle 1, instead of the original music from ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''. | Unlike most courses in the game, this course reuses ''Mario Kart 7''{{'}}s arrangement for GBA Bowser's Castle 1, instead of the original music from ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''. | ||
Revision as of 19:57, August 2, 2022
- This article is about the race course from Mario Kart: Super Circuit and retro course in Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart Tour. For the race course from Super Mario Kart and extra course in Mario Kart: Super Circuit, see Bowser Castle 2.
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| Appears in | Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001) Mario Kart DS (2005) Mario Kart Tour (2020) | ||
| Cup(s) | Flower Cup (Super Circuit) Banana Cup (DS) | ||
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Hammer Bro Tour
Yoshi Tour (2020) Trick Tour (2020) Jungle Tour Cooking Tour Wild West Tour Los Angeles Tour (2020) Halloween Tour (2020) Mario vs. Luigi Tour Rosalina Tour New Year's 2021 Tour Peach vs. Daisy Tour Bowser vs. DK Tour Trick Tour (2021) Kamek Tour Toad vs. Toadette Tour Penguin Tour Peach vs. Bowser Tour | ||
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Bowser's Castle 2 is the fourth course of the Flower Cup in Mario Kart: Super Circuit. Its obstacles are falling Thwomps and thin rectangular gaps in the floor that make drivers fall into the lava below. The track is also notable for its jumping ramps; similar to those found in newer installments (after Mario Kart DS) which allows racers to perform Tricks. A large statue of Bowser can be seen in the background. The course shares its music with the game's other 3 Bowser Castles: 1, 3, 4. Prior to the release of Mario Kart Tour, it was named Bowser Castle 2.
Course layout
After the start, there is one sharp U-turn to the right. After a long straight piece there is a swing curve right-left with a Thwomp. After another straight piece and turning left, there is a grate bridge with three lava pits and a turn to the left, where there is another Thwomp and turn to the left. Then there is a section with a large lava pit and multiple gaps with Lava Bubbles jumping out. Afterwards, there is a turn to the right onto another grate bridge with more lava pits and ramps and a curve right near two Thwomps and the finish line.
Mario Kart DS
This course returns in Mario Kart DS as the third course in the retro Banana Cup. The layout of the course remains unchanged from the previous iteration, except with its enhanced 3D graphics and all the ramps now encompass Dash Panels. If a racer is shrunk by a Lightning, they cannot complete the first jump necessary for completing this course and will fall to the lava. Missions 4-5 and 5-4 take place on this course. In 4-5, the player has to collect 15 coins without getting squished by a Thwomp, and in 5-4, the player has to drive through 10 numbered gates in order. The player uses Bowser in both of these missions. The course has never been available in Wi-Fi.
Mario Kart Tour
The course reappears once more in Mario Kart Tour. It was added into the game at the start of the Hammer Bro Tour alongside SNES Donut Plains 1, which was also last remade in Mario Kart DS. Though the standard layout is largely the same, there are now Barrel Bombs that are in certain areas, and some of the lava pits are smaller or absent. The platform directly after the first jump has a slightly different layout. The course now has a starting banner with the classic Mario Kart logo. It now uses the background of GBA Bowser's Castle 1. This course is a favorite of Ice Bro, Fire Bro, Monty Mole, Dry Bowser, King Bob-omb, Mario (Samurai), Dry Bones (Gold), Shy Guy (Ninja), Waluigi (Vampire), Meowser, and the Bronze Mii Racing Suit. It can also be a favorite of King Boo (Luigi's Mansion) if he reaches level 3, and King Boo and Fire Rosalina if they reach level 6. Like other courses in the game, Bowser's Castle 2 has a reverse variant, a trick variant and a reverse and trick variant, referred to as Bowser's Castle 2R, Bowser's Castle 2T and Bowser's Castle 2R/T respectively. The former two were introduced alongside the normal variant in the Hammer Bro Tour, while the latter was introduced in the 2020 Trick Tour. The reverse and trick variant has a shortcut that contains many Thwomps, which are blocking the shortcut route.
Unlike most courses in the game, this course reuses Mario Kart 7's arrangement for GBA Bowser's Castle 1, instead of the original music from Mario Kart: Super Circuit.
For this course's tour appearances, see List of GBA Bowser's Castle 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.
Profiles
Mario Kart DS
- Instruction booklet bio: "This course appeared in Mario Kart: Super Circuit™ for the Game Boy Advance™. It's a flat course, but the lava trenches all over make it really dangerous."
- European website bio: "Tight right-angled turns abound on Bowser's turf, as you contend with angry Thwomps threatening to squash your kart into a pancake, make daring boost-assisted leaps over lava pits, and cut corners mere millimetres away from flames hotter than Bowser's breath."
Mario Kart Tour
- Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "Stay on course or you'll take a dip in the lava in Bowser's Castle 2. You'll want to keep an eye out! The path to victory is lined with Thwomps and Barrel Bombs. Keep your wits sharp as you take on Bowser's most fiendish course yet!"[1]
Gallery
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
The course icon, depicting Peach driving above lava
Mario Kart DS
The course icon
Donkey Kong racing on the course
The grid section with lava
The section with ramps and fireballs
Mario Kart Tour
Course icons
The course icon with Bowser
The course icon with Dry Bowser
The course icon with Wendy
The course icon with Hammer Bro
The course icon with Fire Bro
The course icon with Ice Bro
The course icon of the Reverse variant with Dry Bowser
The course icon of the Reverse variant with Birdo
The course icon of the Reverse variant with Bowser
The course icon of the Reverse variant with Fire Bro
The course icon of the Reverse variant with Cat Toad
The course icon of the Reverse variant with Monty Mole
The course icon of the Reverse variant with Rosalina (Halloween)
The course icon of the Trick variant with Birdo
The course icon of the Trick variant with Hammer Bro
The course icon of the Trick variant with Fire Bro
The course icon of the Trick variant with King Bob-omb
The course icon of the Trick variant with Funky Kong
The course icon of the Trick variant with Dry Bowser
The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Metal Mario
The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Bowser
The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Wario
The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Fire Bro
The course icon of the Reverse/Trick variant with Lemmy
The course icon of the challenge in the Yoshi Cup (Hammer Bro Tour) and the Pink Gold Peach Cup (Kamek Tour)
The course icon of the challenge in the Luigi Cup (Hammer Bro Tour)
The course icon of the challenge in the Ice Mario Cup (Hammer Bro Tour) and the Toadette Cup (New Year's 2021 Tour)
The course icon of the challenge in the Bowser Jr. Cup (2020 Yoshi Tour)
The course icon of the challenge in the Diddy Kong Cup (2020 Trick Tour) and the Baby Luigi Cup (Rosalina Tour)
The course icon of the challenge in the Diddy Kong Cup (Jungle Tour)
The course icon of the challenge in the Yoshi Cup (Jungle Tour) and the Ludwig Cup (Peach vs. Bowser Tour)
The course icon of the challenge in the Koopa Troopa Cup (Cooking Tour) and the Monty Mole Cup (Peach vs. Daisy Tour)
The course icon of the challenge in the Wario Cup (Wild West Tour)
The course icon of the challenge in the Larry Cup (Wild West Tour), the Peach Cup (Bowser vs. DK Tour), and the Ice Bro Cup (Peach vs. Bowser Tour)
The course icon of the challenge in the Bowser Cup (2020 Halloween Tour) and the Donkey Kong Cup (Penguin Tour)
Screenshots
View of a segment of the main road in the Reverse/Trick variant repurposed as a shortcut filled with Thwomps hidden behind wooden cutouts
Fire Bro and Ice Bro using their special skills
Baby Luigi using a Super Horn
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | クッパキャッスル２[?] Kuppa Kyassuru 2 |
Bowser Castle 2 | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 酷霸王城堡2[3] Kùbàwáng Chéngbǎo 2 |
Bowser Castle 2 | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 庫巴城堡2[?] Kùbā Chéngbǎo 2 |
Bowser Castle 2 | |
| German | Bowsers Festung 2[?] | Bowser's Castle 2 | |
| Italian | Castello di Bowser 2[?] | Bowser's Castle 2 | |
| Korean | 쿠파 성2[?] Kupa Seong 2 |
Bowser Castle 2 | |
| Portuguese (NOA) | Castelo do Bowser 2[?] | Bowser's Castle 2 | |
| Spanish | Castillo de Bowser 2 Castillo de Bowser (Mario Kart DS)[?] |
Bowser's Castle 2 Bowser's Castle |
References
- ^ mariokarttourEN (March 26, 2020). Twitter. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- ^ Mario Kart: Super Circuit instruction booklet (EU). Page 53. nintendo-europe.com. Retrieved .July 18, 2018.
- ^ From the unreleased iQue version.
