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The '''Return Pipe''' is a key item in various RPG games. It is a type of [[Warp Pipe]] acting as means of quick travel to the hub area or to other places at any point in the game. | |||
==History== | |||
===''Super Paper Mario''=== | |||
{{quote|With this, you will be able to return to [[Flipside]] from anywhere in the universe! Use it whenever you feel you must return in a hurry.|Merlon|Super Paper Mario}} | {{quote|With this, you will be able to return to [[Flipside]] from anywhere in the universe! Use it whenever you feel you must return in a hurry.|Merlon|Super Paper Mario}} | ||
The '''Return Pipe''' is an [[Key item|Important Thing]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It is given to [[Mario]] by [[Merlon]] at the start of the game after Mario places the red [[Pure Heart]] on the [[Heart Pillar]]. It resembles a red [[Warp Pipe]] with white stripes on it. The function of the Return Pipe is to return the player back to the [[Flipside Tower]] from any dimension at most times. However, in some places, such as [[Mimi]]'s sweatshop in [[Merlee's Mansion]], [[Sammer's Kingdom]], [[The Underwhere]] during Chapter 6's interlude, the [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials|Flipside]] and [[Flopside Pit of 100 Trials]], and during [[Dimentio]]'s game of "magic tag" in [[Castle Bleck Interior|Chapter 8-3]], the Return Pipe cannot be used. It also cannot be used during a boss fight. The Return Pipe also can lead to the [[Flopside Tower]] if used at [[Castle Bleck]]. | The '''Return Pipe''' is an [[Key item|Important Thing]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It is given to [[Mario]] by [[Merlon]] at the start of the game after Mario places the red [[Pure Heart]] on the [[Heart Pillar]]. It resembles a red [[Warp Pipe]] with white stripes on it. The function of the Return Pipe is to return the player back to the [[Flipside Tower]] from any dimension at most times. However, in some places, such as [[Mimi]]'s sweatshop in [[Merlee's Mansion]], [[Sammer's Kingdom]], [[The Underwhere]] during Chapter 6's interlude, the [[Flipside Pit of 100 Trials|Flipside]] and [[Flopside Pit of 100 Trials]], and during [[Dimentio]]'s game of "magic tag" in [[Castle Bleck Interior|Chapter 8-3]], the Return Pipe cannot be used. It also cannot be used during a boss fight. The Return Pipe also can lead to the [[Flopside Tower]] if used at [[Castle Bleck]]. | ||
The Return Pipe reappears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', now resembling a [[Golden Pipe]]. It is given to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] by [[Willma]] after defeating [[Gorumbla]]. It can be used by pressing {{button|switch|ZR}}. The Return Pipe allows the Mario Bros. to return to [[Shipshape Island]] or any other island linked to Shipshape at most times. | ===''Mario & Luigi: Brothership''=== | ||
The Return Pipe reappears in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'', now resembling a [[Golden Pipe]]. It is given to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] by [[Willma]] after defeating [[Gorumbla]]. It can be used by pressing {{button|switch|ZR}}. The Return Pipe allows the Mario Bros. to return to [[Shipshape Island]] or any other island linked to Shipshape at most times. Enough space in the area is required to place a Return Pipe (without being obstructed by additional walls or solid scenery), otherwise the player cannot use it. | |||
The Return Pipe cannot be used in the following areas: | |||
*[[Shipshape Island]] | |||
*Any island that has not been connected to Shipshape yet | |||
*Any of the [[Great Lighthouse Island]]s | |||
*Any islets (the player needs to use the cannon at the start of the area to return to Shipshape) | |||
*[[Wayaway Island]] | |||
*[[Fortress Zokket]] | |||
*[[Soli-Tree]] | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |
Revision as of 06:21, November 22, 2024
Return Pipe | |
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Description | |
Super Paper Mario: A magic pipe that returns you to Flipside from afar. | |
First appearance | Super Paper Mario (2007) |
Latest appearance | Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024) |
The Return Pipe is a key item in various RPG games. It is a type of Warp Pipe acting as means of quick travel to the hub area or to other places at any point in the game.
History
Super Paper Mario
- “With this, you will be able to return to Flipside from anywhere in the universe! Use it whenever you feel you must return in a hurry.”
- —Merlon, Super Paper Mario
The Return Pipe is an Important Thing in Super Paper Mario. It is given to Mario by Merlon at the start of the game after Mario places the red Pure Heart on the Heart Pillar. It resembles a red Warp Pipe with white stripes on it. The function of the Return Pipe is to return the player back to the Flipside Tower from any dimension at most times. However, in some places, such as Mimi's sweatshop in Merlee's Mansion, Sammer's Kingdom, The Underwhere during Chapter 6's interlude, the Flipside and Flopside Pit of 100 Trials, and during Dimentio's game of "magic tag" in Chapter 8-3, the Return Pipe cannot be used. It also cannot be used during a boss fight. The Return Pipe also can lead to the Flopside Tower if used at Castle Bleck.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
The Return Pipe reappears in Mario & Luigi: Brothership, now resembling a Golden Pipe. It is given to Mario and Luigi by Willma after defeating Gorumbla. It can be used by pressing . The Return Pipe allows the Mario Bros. to return to Shipshape Island or any other island linked to Shipshape at most times. Enough space in the area is required to place a Return Pipe (without being obstructed by additional walls or solid scenery), otherwise the player cannot use it.
The Return Pipe cannot be used in the following areas:
- Shipshape Island
- Any island that has not been connected to Shipshape yet
- Any of the Great Lighthouse Islands
- Any islets (the player needs to use the cannon at the start of the area to return to Shipshape)
- Wayaway Island
- Fortress Zokket
- Soli-Tree
Gallery
Mario and Luigi receiving the Return Pipe from Willma in Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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French | Tuyau secours[?] | Emergency pipe | |
German | Rückzugsröhre[?] | Return Pipe | |
Italian | Tubo Indietro[?] | Return Pipe | Super Paper Mario |
Tubo portatile[1] | Portable pipe | Mario & Luigi: Brothership | |
Korean | 워프토관[?] Wopeutogwan |
Warp Tube | |
Spanish | Tubería de Regreso[?] | Return pipe |
References
- ^ Mario & Luigi: Fraternauti alla carica - LIVE #2. By Mariuigi Khed on YouTube. Retrieved on November 12, 2024.