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|image=[[Image:Electrogoomba.png|140px]]<br>An in-game model of an '''Octoomba'''. | |image=[[Image:Electrogoomba.png|140px]]<br>An in-game model of an '''Octoomba'''. | ||
|sub_species=[[Octoguy]]s<br>[[Elite Octoomba]]s<br>Gray Octoomba<br>[[Octoboo]] | |sub_species=[[Octoguy]]s<br>[[Elite Octoomba]]s<br>Gray Octoomba<br>[[Octoboo]] | ||
|notable=[[King Kaliente]]<br>[[Prince Pikante]] | |notable=[[King Kaliente]]<br>[[Prince Pikante]] | ||
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|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[2010]]) | |latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[2010]]) | ||
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An '''Octoomba''', once called '''Electro Goomba''' in in Prima's guide for ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', is an [[Enemies|enemy]] who made its first appearance in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. It is an alien very common in most [[galaxies]], and bears a slight resemblance to [[Goomba]]s and [[octopus|octopi]], both of which contribute to its name. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Super Mario Galaxy''=== | ===''Super Mario Galaxy''=== | ||
They are seen in various parts of the game and headbutt [[Mario]] when he approaches. In some cases, if Mario destroys some, a secret may be unveiled, as seen on several [[Airship | They are seen in various parts of the game and headbutt [[Mario]] when he approaches. In some cases, if Mario destroys some, a secret may be unveiled, as seen on several [[Airship]]s in the game, where Mario had to eliminate two of them to make a bridge appear. They can easily be squashed. When jumped on, a [[Coin]] is always left by them. When a Star Spin is used to defeat them, they leave three star bits. | ||
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''=== | ===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''=== | ||
Octoombas re-appear in the sequel, ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Unlike in the prequel, they won't headbutt Mario, but rather, they will shoot boulders at Mario, similar to their pink sub-species (which still appear) and their name is finally revealed to be ''Octoombas'''. New subspecies were introduced as well such as an [[Octoboo|undead]] variant of them with the ability to float. There is also a green version that can shoot two stones instead of one. | Octoombas re-appear in the sequel, ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Unlike in the prequel, they won't headbutt Mario, but rather, they will shoot boulders at Mario, similar to their pink sub-species (which still appear) and their name is finally revealed to be ''Octoombas'''. New subspecies were introduced as well such as an [[Octoboo|undead]] variant of them with the ability to float. There is also a green version that can shoot two stones instead of one. | ||
== Appearance == | ==Appearance== | ||
[[Image:Cosmic Blooper.jpg|thumb|230px|left|A pair of '''Octoombas''' from ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]] | [[Image:Cosmic Blooper.jpg|thumb|230px|left|A pair of '''Octoombas''' from ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]] | ||
Octoombas are odd-looking creatures. They have smooth, blue skin with yellow spots, a puckered round mouth (like a [[Snifit]]'s), glowing yellow eyes, and a small antenna on top of their head with a glowing yellow organ at the tip. They attack with a headbutt, and only patrol a very small set area. | Octoombas are odd-looking creatures. They have smooth, blue skin with yellow spots, a puckered round mouth (like a [[Snifit]]'s), glowing yellow eyes, and a small antenna on top of their head with a glowing yellow organ at the tip. They attack with a headbutt, and only patrol a very small set area. | ||
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==Sub-species== | |||
== Sub-species == | |||
[[Image:Barrelblooper.jpg|thumb|right|A gray Octoomba.]] | [[Image:Barrelblooper.jpg|thumb|right|A gray Octoomba.]] | ||
One sub-species is a [[Octoguy|pink color]], and is somewhat smarter than the standard one. It attempts to run away from Mario, and will spit rocks at him if he gets too close | One sub-species is a [[Octoguy|pink color]], and is somewhat smarter than the standard one. It attempts to run away from Mario, and will spit rocks at him if he gets too close. | ||
As the forms become more powerful they | Another sub-species of Octoomba is gray, and taller and bigger then the other two. It is immobile, but can shoot projectiles at [[Mario]]. Some Gray Octoomba shoot either coconuts or fireballs, and others only shoot fireballs. As the forms become more powerful they look more like octopi. In fact, in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', there is a Toad who refers to the Gray Octoombas as "octopi". | ||
''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' features new [[Elite Octoomba|yellow/green colored species]], which apparently shoot multiple rocks in a row. | ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' features new [[Elite Octoomba|yellow/green colored species]], which apparently shoot multiple rocks in a row. | ||
== See Also == | ==See Also== | ||
*[[King Kaliente]] | *[[King Kaliente]] | ||
*[[Prince Pikante]] | *[[Prince Pikante]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:59, June 11, 2010
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Template:Species-infobox An Octoomba, once called Electro Goomba in in Prima's guide for Super Mario Galaxy, is an enemy who made its first appearance in Super Mario Galaxy. It is an alien very common in most galaxies, and bears a slight resemblance to Goombas and octopi, both of which contribute to its name.
History
Super Mario Galaxy
They are seen in various parts of the game and headbutt Mario when he approaches. In some cases, if Mario destroys some, a secret may be unveiled, as seen on several Airships in the game, where Mario had to eliminate two of them to make a bridge appear. They can easily be squashed. When jumped on, a Coin is always left by them. When a Star Spin is used to defeat them, they leave three star bits.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Octoombas re-appear in the sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2. Unlike in the prequel, they won't headbutt Mario, but rather, they will shoot boulders at Mario, similar to their pink sub-species (which still appear) and their name is finally revealed to be Octoombas'. New subspecies were introduced as well such as an undead variant of them with the ability to float. There is also a green version that can shoot two stones instead of one.
Appearance
Octoombas are odd-looking creatures. They have smooth, blue skin with yellow spots, a puckered round mouth (like a Snifit's), glowing yellow eyes, and a small antenna on top of their head with a glowing yellow organ at the tip. They attack with a headbutt, and only patrol a very small set area.
Sub-species
One sub-species is a pink color, and is somewhat smarter than the standard one. It attempts to run away from Mario, and will spit rocks at him if he gets too close.
Another sub-species of Octoomba is gray, and taller and bigger then the other two. It is immobile, but can shoot projectiles at Mario. Some Gray Octoomba shoot either coconuts or fireballs, and others only shoot fireballs. As the forms become more powerful they look more like octopi. In fact, in Super Mario Galaxy, there is a Toad who refers to the Gray Octoombas as "octopi".
Super Mario Galaxy 2 features new yellow/green colored species, which apparently shoot multiple rocks in a row.
See Also
Trivia
- Octoombas resemble both Octoroks and Deku Scrubs from many The Legend of Zelda games.
- Octoombas have a similar appearance to the Bloopers found in Super Mario Sunshine.
