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'''Tracks'''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Galaxy'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. ''nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/IMSwG Archived] August 12, 2022, 23:39:09 UTC via archive.today.)</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy2/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. ''nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/2UaOd Archived] August 12, 2022, 23:39:46 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> are enemies that appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They are turquoise sack-like creatures similar to [[Moneybag (enemy)|Moneybags]], with legs ending in gray, ''{{wp|geta (footwear)|geta}}'' sandal-clad feet, a pair of eyes resembling those of a [[Blooper]], and a beam of light emanating from the bag's opening. They commonly appear in beaches and other sandy or dirt-filled areas, such as [[Deep Dark Galaxy]] or [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]], and have the ability to become invisible. | |||
'''Tracks'''<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Galaxy'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. ''nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/IMSwG Archived] August 12, 2022, 23:39:09 UTC via archive.today.)</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/galaxy2/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. ''nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/2UaOd Archived] August 12, 2022, 23:39:46 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> are enemies that appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They are turquoise sack-like creatures similar to [[Moneybag (enemy)|Moneybags]], with legs ending in gray sandal-clad feet | |||
A Tracks is visible only when [[Mario]] (or [[Luigi]]) stands still, and it becomes invisible and starts running away from Mario if he moves. The only indication of the invisible Tracks' location is the footprints it leaves in the dirt as it flees (hence the name). If Mario hits an invisible Tracks with a [[spin]], it becomes visible and remains dizzy for a few seconds. Mario can defeat a Tracks by tossing a [[shell]] or a [[fireball]] at it, though the Tracks can avoid either unless it is stunned; while it is stunned, he can also [[jump]] on it. Tracks give 20 [[Star Bit]]s upon defeat. Unlike most enemies, Tracks are not affected by Star Bits flung at them. Tracks are incapable of damaging Mario, even if he intentionally walks into one. | ==History== | ||
===''Super Mario Galaxy''=== | |||
Tracks first appear as uncommon enemies in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. A Tracks is visible only when [[Mario]] (or [[Luigi]]) stands still, and it becomes invisible and starts running away from Mario if he moves. The only indication of the invisible Tracks' location is the footprints it leaves in the dirt as it flees (hence the name), as well as the slapping noise that comes from its steps. If Mario hits an invisible Tracks with a [[spin]], it becomes visible and remains dizzy for a few seconds. Mario can defeat a Tracks by tossing a [[shell]] or a [[fireball]] at it, though the Tracks can avoid either unless it is stunned; while it is stunned, he can also [[jump]] on it. Tracks give 20 [[Star Bit]]s upon defeat. Unlike most enemies, Tracks are not affected by Star Bits flung at them. Tracks are incapable of damaging Mario, even if he intentionally walks into one. | |||
====Appearances==== | |||
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"data-expandtext="Show appearances"data-collapsetext="appearances"> | |||
'''Note:''' [[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png]] marks missions where they are absent. | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" | |||
|-style="color:white;background:red" | |||
!Domes | |||
!Galaxies | |||
!Missions | |||
|- | |||
|[[Terrace (Super Mario Galaxy)|Terrace]] | |||
|[[Good Egg Galaxy]] | |||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Dino Piranha (mission)]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=A Snack of Cosmic Proportions]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=King Kaliente's Battle Fleet]][[File:Smg icon speedycomet.png|link=Dino Piranha Speed Run]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Purple Coin Omelet]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Luigi on the Roof]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[Bedroom (Super Mario Galaxy)|Bedroom]] | |||
|[[Gusty Garden Galaxy]] | |||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Bunnies in the Wind]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=The Dirty Tricks of Major Burrows]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Gusty Garden's Gravity Scramble]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Major Burrows's Daredevil Run]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Purple Coins on the Puzzle Cube]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=The Golden Chomp]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[Engine Room]] | |||
|[[Sea Slide Galaxy]] | |||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Going after Guppy]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Faster Than a Speeding Penguin]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=The Silver Stars of Sea Slide]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Underwater Cosmic Mario Race]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Purple Coins by the Seaside]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Hurry, He's Hungry]] | |||
|- | |||
|[[Gate (Super Mario Galaxy)|Gate]] | |||
|[[Gateway Galaxy]] | |||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Grand Star Rescue]][[File:Smg icon redstar.png|link=Gateway's Purple Coins]] | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2|[[Garden (Super Mario Galaxy)|Garden]] | |||
|[[Deep Dark Galaxy]] | |||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=The Underground Ghost Ship]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Bubble Blastoff]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Guppy and the Underground Lake]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Ghost Ship Daredevil Run]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Plunder the Purple Coins]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Boo in a Box]] | |||
|} | |||
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===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''=== | |||
[[File:Petapeta Screenshot.png|thumb|150px|A Tracks seen in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']] | |||
In ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', Tracks are even rarer than before, with only two of them appearing in the [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]]. | |||
====Appearances==== | |||
<div class="contentbox mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"data-expandtext="Show appearances"data-collapsetext="appearances"> | |||
'''Note:''' [[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png]] marks missions where they are absent. | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" | |||
|-style="color:white;background:red" | |||
!Worlds | |||
!Galaxies | |||
!Missions | |||
|- | |||
|[[World 4 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 4]] | |||
|[[Starshine Beach Galaxy]] | |||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Surf, Sand, and Silver Stars]][[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Climbing the Cloudy Tower]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Gravity Star Speed Run]] | |||
|} | |||
</div> | |||
{{br|left}} | {{br|left}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> |
Revision as of 22:58, December 25, 2024
Tracks | |||
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A Tracks from Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |||
First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) | ||
Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) | ||
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Tracks[1][2] are enemies that appear in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. They are turquoise sack-like creatures similar to Moneybags, with legs ending in gray, geta sandal-clad feet, a pair of eyes resembling those of a Blooper, and a beam of light emanating from the bag's opening. They commonly appear in beaches and other sandy or dirt-filled areas, such as Deep Dark Galaxy or Starshine Beach Galaxy, and have the ability to become invisible.
History
Super Mario Galaxy
Tracks first appear as uncommon enemies in Super Mario Galaxy. A Tracks is visible only when Mario (or Luigi) stands still, and it becomes invisible and starts running away from Mario if he moves. The only indication of the invisible Tracks' location is the footprints it leaves in the dirt as it flees (hence the name), as well as the slapping noise that comes from its steps. If Mario hits an invisible Tracks with a spin, it becomes visible and remains dizzy for a few seconds. Mario can defeat a Tracks by tossing a shell or a fireball at it, though the Tracks can avoid either unless it is stunned; while it is stunned, he can also jump on it. Tracks give 20 Star Bits upon defeat. Unlike most enemies, Tracks are not affected by Star Bits flung at them. Tracks are incapable of damaging Mario, even if he intentionally walks into one.
Appearances
Note: marks missions where they are absent.
Domes | Galaxies | Missions |
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Terrace | Good Egg Galaxy | |
Bedroom | Gusty Garden Galaxy | |
Engine Room | Sea Slide Galaxy | |
Gate | Gateway Galaxy | |
Garden | Deep Dark Galaxy |
Super Mario Galaxy 2
In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Tracks are even rarer than before, with only two of them appearing in the Starshine Beach Galaxy.
Appearances
Note: marks missions where they are absent.
Worlds | Galaxies | Missions |
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World 4 | Starshine Beach Galaxy |
Gallery
Additional names
Internal names
Game | File | Name | Meaning
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Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
ObjectData/Petari.arc | Petari | Transliteration of below |
Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl |
ペタリ (Petari) | A Japanese term meaning "tightly" |
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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French | Starbag[3] | Starbag | |
German | Sternentasche[?] | Starbag | |
Italian | Astrosacco[?] | From "astro" (aster) and "sacco" (sack) | |
Spanish (NOE) | Bolsito[?] | Li'l Bag |
References
- ^ English Super Mario Galaxy entry on the official Mario Portal. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:39:09 UTC via archive.today.)
- ^ English Super Mario Galaxy 2 entry on the official Mario Portal. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:39:46 UTC via archive.today.)
- ^ Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia, page 128
- ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, pages 128 and 161.