Metro Kingdom

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Metro Kingdom
Metro Kingdom artwork from Super Mario Odyssey.
Boss(es) Mechawiggler
Mission(s) The Scourge on the Skyscraper
A Fresh Start for the City
A Traditional Festival!
Power Moons 85
Regional coins 100
“Welcome to New Donk City! The Big Banana! No place like it!”
New Donker, Super Mario Odyssey

The Metro Kingdom is the eighth kingdom visited in Super Mario Odyssey. It is the greater location of New Donk City, a large city filled with skyscrapers and buildings. This kingdom's main landmark is the New Donk City Hall, the tallest skyscraper located at the northern end of the kingdom.

The Metro Kingdom is largely based on the real world location of New York City, hence the name of the city located within it. The New Donk City Hall is based on the Empire State Building, while a pair of triangular-shaped buildings outside of it appear to be inspired by the Flatiron Building, and visible in the skyline are a building and bridge resembling the Chrysler Building and Brooklyn Bridge, respectively. The way Crazy Cap has a flagship store in New Donk City is very similar to how Nintendo's flagship store is in New York City. Some street signs in New Donk City feature cycling wrong way signs that look exactly like the signs used in New York City, and traffic lights have guy-wire masts, consistent with their design in New York. This kingdom is notable for having humans as the main inhabitants - called "New Donkers" (the equivalent of "New Yorkers") - as well as Pauline as its mayor (notwithstanding). New Donk City has a 1930s-1940s aesthetic as its residents are uniformly dressed in pinstripe suits and fedoras with jazz music prominent. New Donk City's nickname is "The city that never leaps", a play on New York City's nickname - "The city that never sleeps". New Donk City is also referred to as "The Big Banana" by a New Donker, which is a play on New York City being referred to as "The Big Apple". The Metro Kingdom is also the founding location of the Crazy Cap Shop chain. New Donk City features copious references to the arcade game Donkey Kong, and it is implied that the events of that game, where Mario had to save Pauline from Donkey Kong, are a part of the city's beginnings.[1][2][3] New York City was stated to be the setting of the original Donkey Kong arcade game,[4] while Big-City, a location in Donkey Kong for the Game Boy, and Big Ape City, a location in Donkey Kong Land, are also implied to be the setting.[5] It is unknown if any of these are intended to be the same city.

When Mario first visits here, Bowser's Airship can be seen flying over the top of the New Donk City Hall. Mario's first objective is to stop Bowser by heading to the New Donk City Hall Rooftop. Once the player climbs up to here, they will find Mechawiggler - a large robotic Wiggler taking all the city's power. Mario must then fight the Mechawiggler and defeat it, which will reward the player with a Multi Moon. Collecting it will take Mario back to the Odyssey, and the kingdom reverts to daytime. The player's next objective is to talk to Mayor Pauline at the New Donk City Hall Plaza. She tells Mario that she needs four musicians to perform in her big festival. Mario finds the four musicians (a drummer, a guitarist, a bassist, and a trumpeter) and takes them all back to Pauline. Once he has done this, the mayor will then tell Mario of a new problem - the Underground Power Plant is not working. Mario must then travel to the Power Plant and restore it in order to generate enough power to hold the festival. Mayor Pauline is impressed by Mario's efforts, and she asks if Mario would like to participate in the festival. He accepts the offer, and the New Donk City Festival begins. If the player can successfully traverse through the festival of the city and reach Pauline at the end, she will give Mario another Multi Moon. Collecting it restores the kingdom to its former glory (although nothing changes between Mechawiggler and the festival), allowing access to more Power Moons. Once Mario has collected enough Power Moons, he can head off to the next kingdom - either the Snow Kingdom or the Seaside Kingdom.

Description

The city's design is largely inspired by real world big cities, most notably New York City. It features many typical things found in cities, such as fire hydrants, street lamps and stoplights (the latter of which Mario is able to grab onto and swing on to jump forward, and their pedestrian crossing lights can be hit like ? Blocks). There are taxis driving throughout the city, which Mario is able to bounce off of the front hoods of in order to gain extra jump height. There are also many billboards, some of which advertise about other kingdoms in the game. Many of the streets and some of the billboards and advertisements in the city are named after characters from the Donkey Kong franchise, such as "Diddy's Mart", "Dixie Street", "Tiny's Piroshkis" and "Cranky Avenue", not to mention the city itself; additionally, there are some red girders that appear in New Donk City as a reference to the original Donkey Kong arcade game. The city is located on an elevated platform above the rest of the kingdom, surrounded by a large bay. Each side of said bay is surrounded by further unexplorable city.

Brochure details

SMO Metro Brochure Art.png Metro Kingdom
"Modern Commerce Center and Urban Playground"
New Donk City
"The city that never leaps."
Population Crowded Size Ridonkulous
Locals New Donkers Currency Portrait-stamped
Industry Information, Ads Temperature Average 81°F (27°C)
New Donk City Hall and Mayor Pauline.

Scraping the Sky

The skyscrapers of New Donk City are most people's first association with the city. But even among those, New Donk City Hall stands out as the very symbol of this great city, so don't miss it. Who knows, you might even run into world-renowned Mayor Pauline!

The nighttime skyline shines from any angle.

A Million-Coin View

If you've come to New Donk City, you owe it to yourself to see it at night. The best viewing spot is the landmark New Donk City Hall, but sadly the interior is closed for construction, so you'll have to aim for one of the neighboring buildings.

If it's festival season, you'll have a chance at a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but the timing is a bit irregular, so be sure to check the schedule beforehand.

The world's most trusted brand in headwear.

Crazy Cap Flagship Store

There's probably only one brand that the entire world knows, and that's Crazy Cap. Their original flagship store is right here in New Donk City.

The unique storefront is converted from an old theater. Theater space is no longer much in demand, with so many street performers in the city.

Brochure illustration of the girders in New Donk City.
These aren't even safety rails.

Always Be Constructing

New Donkers are used to construction and new developments. There's always work being done below ground, on rooftops, and inside buildings, so power lines never get taken down—they run throughout town.

Unaccustomed travelers should watch out for the cranes, girders, and manholes scattered everywhere.

Tougher than it looks.

Scooting Across Town

These motor scooters may look old-fashioned, but they pack a punch and are perfect for tooling around the city. Be sure to try one out!

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Fun tidbit: RC Cars

More New Donkers are getting into the noble sport of RC Car racing. Find a local enthusiast, and you'll open up a whole new world.

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Three Keys to the Kingdom

  1. Appreciate the constant Power Moon-based progress and development.
  2. Visit those welcoming souls who just leave their doors wide open.
  3. Participate in the citywide festival if you can (schedule subject to change).

Map

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Checkpoint Flag locations

Odyssey

Main article: Odyssey

The Odyssey lands in a secluded area south of the main part of the city. Nearby are some girders where Mario can find three regional coins. During Mechawiggler's attack on the city, there is a spark pylon on the blue tarp at the end of the girders which will take Mario to the city streets. After defeating Mechawiggler, Hint Toad and Uncle amiibo appear here, the spark pylon is moved closer to the Odyssey, and a Power Moon can be found inside the girders. Ground Pounding on the blue tarp where the spark pylon originally was makes coins pop out. Luigi also appears here after the main story's completion and hosts Balloon World.

City Outskirts / Main Street Entrance

The thirtieth Power Moon of the Metro Kingdom.

Depending on whether or not Mario has defeated Mechawiggler, there will be one of two Checkpoint Flags active near a small park (which is referred to as 'Squawks Park' on signs), both of which are reached via a spark pylon near the Odyssey's landing site. During Mechawiggler's attack, the Checkpoint Flag is southeast of the park and referred to as "City Outskirts". After Mechawiggler's defeat, the Checkpoint Flag is southwest of the park and referred to as "Main Street Entrance". At the Main Street Entrance, Mario can find a pair of Binoculars (through which the Sphynx can be seen after completion of the story) and a few New Donkers who welcome him to the city. Talkatoo and the Jump-Rope Challenge can be found at the park. Jammin' Toad, a Bonneter, and the Letters also appear at the park after the story is completed.

The music that regularly plays throughout the city plays as soon as Mario touches the ground here. As such, it is possible, at least briefly, to advance through the city without the music playing so long as Mario stays off the ground.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese メインストリート 入口[?]
Mein Sutorīto Iriguchi
Main Street Entrance
French Entrée de la rue principale[?] Main Street Entrance
German Hauptzufahrt[?] Main Street Entrance
Russian Центральная улица[?]
Tsentral'naya ulitsa
Central street
Spanish (NOE) Entrada a la calle principal[?] Main Street Entrance

Rooftop Garden

The seventeenth Power Moon of the Metro Kingdom.

It is a small, flat garden atop one of the many buildings in this kingdom. Although most of the garden is found atop two connected buildings, a similar area close to these buildings also features a garden. While roaming the garden, Mario may find a Checkpoint Flag, a pole, and a rabbit he may catch for a Power Moon, though the rabbit often runs around the garden, hopping to the adjacent building. In the corner of the garden, two New Donkers sit on a bench in the shade of a tree. While exploring the garden, Mario may locate a set of four regional coins on the highest point as well as a football he may simply punt off the rooftop into the streets.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 芝生ビル 屋上[?]
Shibafu Biru Okujō
Lawn Building Rooftop
French Jardin sur le toit[?] Rooftop Garden
German Dachgarten[?] Rooftop Garden
Russian Зеленая крыша[?]
Zelenaya krysha
Green roof
Spanish (NOE) Jardín en la azotea[?] Rooftop Garden

Construction Site

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Main article: Construction Site (Super Mario Odyssey)

On the west end of the city, there are some girders hanging over an abyss. The Checkpoint Flag is on a blue tarp.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
French Chantier de construction[?] Construction Site
German Baustelle[?] Construction Site
Russian Стройка[?]
Stroyka
Construction

Construction Access / New Donk City Hall Plaza

Mayor Pauline in front of New Donk City Hall.
Main article: New Donk City Hall Plaza

Depending on whether or not Mario has defeated Mechawiggler, there will be one of two Checkpoint Flags active near New Donk City Hall. After Mechawiggler's defeat, the flag is directly in front of the entrance and referred to as "New Donk City Hall Plaza". Pauline can be found near the flag. During Mechawiggler's attack, the flag is called "Construction Access", and is on a small green mound a short distance to the east of its later location. Some stairs are nearby, which help Mario to reach the rooftop of a building, from where he may then access the Heliport.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
French Place de l'hôtel de ville[?] City Hall Plaza
German New Donk City-Rathaus - Vorplatz[?] New Donk City City Hall Plaza
Russian Площадь мэрии Нью-Донка[?]
Ploschad' merii N'yu-Donka
New Donk City Hall Square

New Donk City Hall Rooftop

This Checkpoint Flag is found after exiting the New Donk City Hall Interior. Despite its name, it is not on the roof, but a balcony below the roof. There is a spark pylon here that leads to the roof, but it disappears after Mechawiggler is defeated. After completing the main story, two Shiverians can be found here.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
French Toit de l'hôtel de ville[?] City Hall Rooftop
German New Donk City-Rathaus - Dach[?] New Donk City City Hall Rooftop
Russian Крыша мэрии Нью-Донка[?]
Krysha merii N'yu-Donka
Roof of the New Donk City Hall

Mayor Pauline Commemorative Park

The fourth Power Moon of the Metro Kingdom.
Main article: Mayor Pauline Commemorative Park

This area is accessed by using a spark pylon east of New Donk City Hall Plaza. It is a small park with a few trees and benches. The guitarist needed to form the band is found here. Power Moons can be found by Ground Pounding Mechawiggler's remains and touching a glowing bird. By climbing one of the trees, Mario can find two regional coins.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
French (NOA) Place de madame la mairesse[?] Madam Mayor Park
French (NOE) Place de Madame la maire[?] Madam Mayor Park
German Bürgermeisterin Pauline-Ehrenpark[?] Mayor Pauline Honor Park
Russian Парк имени Полины[?]
Park imeni Poliny
Mayor Pauline Commemorative Park

Outdoor Café

A screenshot of the Outdoor Café from Super Mario Odyssey.
Main article: Outdoor Café

West of New Donk City Hall Plaza, there is a Checkpoint Flag next in an area with several tables and chairs where several New Donkers are sitting.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
French Terrasse du café[?] Café Terrace
German Café im Freien[?] Café Outside
Russian Уличное кафе[?]
Ulichnoe kafe
Outdoor Café

Heliport

The ninth Power Moon of the Metro Kingdom.

The Heliport is located right of the New Donk City Hall Plaza where the player must climb up a set of stairs and either Wall Jump up a set of girders, or capture a spark pylon in order to reach the Heliport.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ヘリポート[?]
Heripōto
Heliport
Chinese 直升机场 (Simplified)
Zhíshēngjī chǎng
直升機停機坪 (Traditional)
Zhíshēngjī tíngjī píng
[?]
Heliport

Helipad
French Héliport[?] Heliport
German Heliport[?] Heliport
Russian Вертолетная площадка[?]
Vertolyotnaya ploschadka
Helipad
Spanish (NOE) Helipuerto[?] Heliport

Isolated Rooftop

The fifty-first Power Moon of the Metro Kingdom.

This area is located in the bottom-right corner of the map and is isolated from the rest of New Donk City. It can only be accessed via a painting from the Sand Kingdom, available after completing the story mission Showdown on the Inverted Pyramid. On the rooftop is a Power Moon and a block of girders with multiple Hidden Coins on top. Outside of glitches and other unintended exploits, the rooftop is the only area accessible in the Metro Kingdom before the player visits the Lake Kingdom, Wooded Kingdom, Cloud Kingdom, and Lost Kingdom.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese はなれビル 屋上[?]
Hanare Biru Okujō
Detached Building: Rooftop
French Sur un toit isolé[?] On a Lonely Rooftop
German Auf einem einsamen Dach[?] On A Lonely Rooftop
Russian Одинокая крыша[?]
Odinokaya krysha
Isolated Rooftop
Spanish (NOE) Azotea aislada[?] Isolated Rooftop

Bonus areas

This kingdom has the most bonus areas out of all the kingdoms in the game, totaling at 14 bonus areas.

Bonus area Accessed via Location Description
A slots game in Super Mario Odyssey.
Metro Kingdom Slots Room
Open doorway At the end of the middle street leading to the Construction Site A small room with a slots minigame. Four of the same picture must be lined up to win.
The RC Car Challenge in Super Mario Odyssey
RC Car Room
Open doorway Opposite the Crazy Cap store A room with a miniature race track where the RC Car Challenge takes place. The door to this room opens once Mario collects the "Remotely Captured Car" Power Moon.
Private Room in Super Mario Odyssey
Private Room
Open doorway West of the capturable taxi A small room full of notes (including 8-bit ones) which Mario must collect to obtain a Power Moon.
The crowded alleyway in Super Mario Odyssey
Crowded Alleyway
Open doorway North of the Outdoor Café Checkpoint Flag An alleyway-like area where Mario must work his way through an endless crowd of walking New Donkers to obtain a Power Moon on the other side. Additionally, after opening the kingdom's Moon Rock, Mario must find a Bonneter on one of the New Donkers in the crowd and talk to him so he can give Mario another Power Moon.
The spark pylon bonus area in Super Mario Odyssey
Wiring Area
Closed doorway guarded by a New Donker Inside the large building west of the New Donk City Hall An area composed of buildings in the sky where Mario must capture several spark pylons connecting the buildings while avoiding the Burrbos and Fuzzies. Mario can only access this area by wearing the Builder helmet and outfit set and talking to the New Donker at the entrance.
The forty-second Power Moon of the Metro Kingdom.
Siege Area
Capturing the taxi with a question mark On the main street leading straight to the New Donk City Hall Plaza A nighttime area accessed by capturing a taxi where Mario must capture a Sherm and use it to destroy as many other Sherms and obstacles as possible to collect Moon Shards required to obtain a Power Moon.
The forty-fourth Power Moon of the Metro Kingdom.
The Rotating Maze
Manhole Down the same street as the Crazy Cap store A maze-like area accessed by capturing the manhole cover and moving it out of the way. The area features revolving doors that move when hit with Cappy, Fire Piranha Plants, and Moon Shards required to obtain a Power Moon.
The high-rise bonus area in Super Mario Odyssey
High-Rise Area
Mini Rocket On an isolated building at the northwestern end of the kingdom, reached via a Warp Pipe in the Crowded Alleyway. An area where Mario must swing on poles from one building to another.
The forty-eighth Power Moon of the Metro Kingdom.
Bullet Bill Area
Open doorway In the alleyway opposite the Private Room A scaffold-like area where Mario must climb from one pole to another while avoiding the Bullet Bills that constantly fire at him.
The T-Rex chase bonus area in Super Mario Odyssey
T-Rex Alleyway
Open doorway Opposite the Outdoor Café, inside the triangular building. A narrow, alleyway-like area where Mario must ride on a motor scooter to escape a rampaging T-Rex.
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Projection Room
Open doorway At the end of the street leading straight to the Outdoor Café A room featuring a recreation of World 1-1 from the original Super Mario Bros. as the movie (albeit without power-ups and a functioning Goal Pole), which Mario enters as the "actor" via an 8-bit pipe. While in the "movie," Mario must collect Moon Shards to make a Power Moon appear.
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Pitchblack Mountain
Moon Pipe On the scaffolding between the New Donk City Hall and the northeastern building A darkened, pyramid-like area surrounded by poison and inhabited by Stairface Ogres, where Mario must climb to the top to obtain a Power Moon. Since the Power Moon is atop a pillar surrounded by spikes, Mario must climb up one of said Stairface Ogres to reach it.
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Swinging Scaffolding
Moon Pipe On top of the building south of the triangular building with the ground-pound switch An area where Mario must traverse several swinging girders in order to travel from one structure to another and capture a Hammer Bro to break dirt blocks.
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Vanishing Road
Moon Pipe On top of the building south of the triangular building leading to the T-Rex Alleyway An area where Mario must activate several P Switches to make a path appear, along which Mario must ride a motor scooter to reach the other side as soon as possible before it disappears while avoiding several Sherms along the way.

Enemies

Enemies marked with an asterisk (*) are only found in bonus areas. Enemies formatted in bold are capturable.

Objectives

  1. The Scourge on the Skyscraper: The goal is to reach the top of the skyscraper and defeat Mechawiggler.
  2. A Fresh Start for the City: Mario must accept Pauline's request to prepare for the New Donk City Festival.
    1. Getting the Band Together: The goal is to gather all four members of the band.
    2. Powering Up the Station: The goal is to restore power to the Underground Power Plant.
    3. An Invitation from the Mayor: Mario must accept Pauline's invitation to participate in the New Donk City Festival.
  3. A Traditional Festival!: Takes place during the New Donk City Festival. Mario must reach the main stage to receive a Multi Moon from Pauline.

Paintings

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The painting that leads to the Lake Kingdom
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The painting that leads to the Wooded Kingdom

There are two paintings in this kingdom. One can be found behind where the Odyssey is located and it takes the player to either the Viewing Balcony in the Lake Kingdom or the Iron Cage in the Wooded Kingdom, and it can be accessed after defeating Mechawiggler. The other one is located far away from the main map at the Isolated Rooftop, which can be only accessed from a painting in the Sand Kingdom.

Power Moons

A Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey
The Metro Kingdom has brown Power Moons.
Main article: List of Power Moons in the Metro Kingdom

There are a total of 85 Power Moons (79 regular Power Moons and 2 Multi Moons) in the Metro Kingdom. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, they can collect 49 of the Power Moons and the 2 Multi Moons, including one from the kingdom's Hint Art. The player can also collect a Power Moon if they travel through a painting in the Sand Kingdom. One additional Power Moon can also be found when the player encounters the Tostarenan tourist in the kingdom. After the player defeats Bowser in the Moon Kingdom, 13 more Power Moons become available to collect. The Moon Rock will also be available to destroy, causing 15 additional Power Moons to be accessible.

In order to progress to the next kingdom, the player must collect at least 20 Power Moons, the most Power Moons out of all the kingdoms needed to progress forward. There are not enough Power Moons to meet this requirement during The Scourge on the Skyscraper, so that objective is normally required to be completed. However, a glitch allows free access to New Donk City before The Scourge on the Skyscraper starts. Through this, the Power Moons can be obtained in the non-night state of the kingdom, then used during The Scourge on the Skyscraper to power up the Odyssey.[6]

Unobtainable Power Moons can be seen in the Power Plant.

Regional coins

Regional Coins
Main article: List of regional coins in the Metro Kingdom

The Metro Kingdom contains 100 regional coins, which take the form of coins marked with an image of Pauline's head on one side and the New Donk City Hall on the other.

Crazy Cap items

Item Description Price Note
The Builder Helmet icon.
Builder Helmet
Whether you're building or inspecting, you gotta keep your head safe. Regional coin from the Metro Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 5 Required for "Rewiring the Neighborhood" and "Off the Beaten Wire"
The Builder Outfit icon.
Builder Outfit
The perfect outfit whether you're constructing or inspecting the construction work of others. Regional coin from the Metro Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 10 Required for "Rewiring the Neighborhood" and "Off the Beaten Wire"
The Golf Cap icon.
Golf Cap
You're not playing golf unless everyone is staring at your hat. Regional coin from the Metro Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 20 N/A
The Golf Outfit icon.
Golf Outfit
What?! Wait, let me turn down my outfit so I can hear you! Regional coin from the Metro Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 25 N/A
The Pauline Statue souvenir icon.
Pauline Statue
The statue of New Donk City's mayor, Pauline, was made as a testament to her enduring popularity. Regional coin from the Metro Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 25 N/A
The New Donk City Hall Model souvenir icon.
New Donk City Hall Model
This miniature model of New Donk City Hall (with working lights!) has been a great hit with fans of Metro Kingdom. Regional coin from the Metro Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 5 N/A
The Metro Kingdom Sticker souvenir icon.
Metro Kingdom Sticker
A sticker inspired by mayor Pauline. Regional coin from the Metro Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey 10 N/A
A Power Moon in Super Mario Odyssey
Metro Kingdom Power Moon
A Power Moon from the mean streets of New Donk City. SMO coin.png 100 N/A

Appearances in other games

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Artwork of Captain Toad in New Donk City
Art of Captain Toad exploring New Donk City
Main article: Uptown, Downtown

A new level inspired by New Donk City appears exclusively in the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch versions of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, where Captain Toad is able to reach the top of the New Donk City Hall and enter the auditorium where the Toad Brigade can be found. Hammer Bros. appear as enemies in the level.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Pauline and the band in the stage
New Donk City Hall stage in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Overview of the building
Main article: New Donk City Hall (stage)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the New Donk City Hall appears as a stage. The fighters are carried up the building on a moving platform as the fight progresses, fighting on the building sides. Pauline and the band appear in the background on the ground when the song Jump Up, Super Star! is chosen, and on moving platforms when the fighters are lifted up. If a fighter touches Pauline or a band member, they begin playing music.

Mario Golf: Super Rush

The New Donk City golf course in Mario Golf: Super Rush
New Donk City as it appears in Mario Golf: Super Rush.
Main article: New Donk City (golf course)

A course set in New Donk City later appears in Mario Golf: Super Rush. The course is very similar to its appearance in Super Mario Odyssey, though there are some Dash Panels and some other changes.

Gallery

Textures

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Miscellaneous

List of Donkey Kong references

“If the street names sound familiar to you, it's because they're named after many of the side characters from the Super NES game, Donkey Kong Country. Cranky, Rambi, Expresso and more are all names from the big gorilla's first ever solo adventure.”
Super Mario Odyssey Prima Collector's Editon Guide, page 135

Media

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Names in other languages

Metro Kingdom

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 都市の国[?]
Toshi no Kuni
City Country
Chinese (simplified) 都市国[?]
Dūshì guó
City Country
Chinese (traditional) 都市國[7]
Dūshì guó
City Kingdom
Dutch Stedenrijk[?] City Realm
French Pays des Gratte-ciel[?] Skyscrapers Country
German Cityland[?] City Country
Italian Regno della City[?] City Kingdom
Korean 도시 왕국[?]
Dosi Wangguk
City Kingdom
Russian Городское царство[?]
Gorodskoye tsarstvo
City Kingdom
Spanish (NOA) Reino Metropolitano[?] Metropolitan Kingdom
Spanish (NOE) Reino Urbano[?] Urban Kingdom

New Donk City

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ニュードンク・シティ[?]
Nyū Donku Shiti
New Donk City
Chinese (simplified) 纽敦市[?]
Niǔ Dūn Shì
New Donk City
Chinese (traditional) 紐頓市[8]
Niǔ Dùn Shì
New Donk City
Dutch New Donk City[?] -
French New Donk City[?] -
German New Donk City[?] -
Italian New Donk City[?] -
Korean 뉴동크시티[?]
Nyu Dongkeu Siti
New Donk City
Portuguese New Donk City[?] -
Russian Нью-Донк[?]
Nyu-Donk
New Donk
Spanish Nueva Donk[?] New Donk

Trivia

  • The rooftop pool beside the top of city hall was significantly deeper in the game's E3 2017 demo, with the water level being just over Mario's head; in the final game, the water level approximately reaches Mario's neck.[9] It is likely that this change was due to the original water level leaving Mario susceptible to drowning, as demonstrated in a YouTube video uploaded by gaming news site Polygon during E3.[10]
  • The landmass the Metro, Snow, Ruined, and Bowser's Kingdoms are all located on resembles Laurasia.

References

  1. ^ Super Mario Odyssey (JP) (September 21, 2017). 「ニュードンク・シティ」の建物に描かれているグラフィティです。懐かしい人には懐かしい!?街の歴史に関係した絵なんです。. Twitter (Japanese). Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Super Mario UK (October 12, 2017). You might stumble across some graffiti in New Donk City. This piece has some kind of link to the city's history.... Twitter (English). Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "This festival tells the story of our city's beginnings!" – A Traditional Festival!. Super Mario Odyssey. Nintendo (English).
  4. ^ April 25, 2023. インタビュー マリオ映画公開記念!宮本茂さんインタビュー 制作の始まりから驚きの設定まで. Nintendo Dream Web. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  5. ^ 1995. Donkey Kong Land instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 15.
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