Chunk of ice
| Chunk of ice | |
|---|---|
| |
| First appearance | New Super Mario Bros. 2 (2012) |
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch) (2018) |
| Variant of | Spike Ball Giant Spiked Ball (Big Ice Ball) |
Ice Balls[1] are Spike Ball-like obstacles commonly encountered in snowy settings.
History
New Super Mario Bros. 2
In New Super Mario Bros. 2, Ice Balls and Big Ice Balls[2] appear exclusively in World 4-1. They behave identically to normal spiked balls and large spiked balls, respectively, but fit within the snow theme. They can only be destroyed by Gold Mario and Silver Luigi.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
In Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its port, Skowl, the Startling uses similar obstacles during the first phase of his battle, consistently referred to in the game's Prima guide as chunks of ice.[3] While flying above one end of the main platform, Skowl creates spiked chunks of ice and throws them at the other end. Upon landing, they start rolling slowly across the platform. They are indestructible and can damage the Kongs on contact, but can be safely bounced on with Cranky Kong's cane.
Yoshi's Woolly World / Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World
Ice Balls are summoned by Snifberg the Unfeeling in Yoshi's Woolly World and Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World. They roll down towards the Yoshi, damaging him upon contact. They cannot be destroyed.
Gallery
An ice ball in New Super Mario Bros. 2
Chunks of ice created by Skowl in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Ice Balls in Yoshi's Woolly World
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 氷の玉[4] Kōri no Tama |
Ice Ball |
References
- ^ New Super Mario Bros. 2 internal filename (ice_ball.bcres/ice_ball)
- ^ New Super Mario Bros. 2 internal filename (ice_ball.bcres/ice_ballBig)
- ^ "During the battle’s first phase, Skowl, the Startling also attacks by throwing spiked chunks of ice. During this attack, Skowl throws each chunk of ice to the far side of the room. Move to the center of the main platform, then jump over each chunk of ice as it rolls toward you. […] During this phase of the battle, Skowl also utilizes his ice attack. Move to the center of the platform when Skowl initiates this attack, then jump over each chunk of ice as it approaches." – von Esmarch, Nick, and Cory van Grier (February 21, 2014). Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze PRIMA Official Game Guide. Walkthrough" tab, "Stage 2-Boss: Mountaintop Tussle" subtab. Roseville: Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-804-16252-4.
- ^ Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit) et al. (October 19, 2015). Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, New Super Mario Bros. 2 section. Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 200.
