Cascade Kingdom
The Cascade Kingdom is the second kingdom visited in Super Mario Odyssey. It is the greater location of Fossil Falls, which is a prehistoric dinosaur-themed area. The main landmark of this kingdom is the waterfall flowing down from the skeleton of a Triceratops, while its background appears to be inspired from the real-life Iguazu Falls located between Argentina and Brazil. Mario first arrives in this kingdom via a spark pylon located on top of the Top-Hat Tower in the Cap Kingdom, which snaps upon his exit. When he arrives here, he is introduced to the game's main collectible, the Power Moons, as well as the Odyssey, a hat-shaped airship used to travel between the game's kingdoms. During his first visit here, Mario must defeat Madame Broode in order to collect a Multi Moon, which is used to power up the Odyssey and allow it to travel to the next kingdom - the Sand Kingdom.
The Cascade Kingdom is one of the few kingdoms in the game that does not have any known passive residents. It is located east of the Cap Kingdom and west of the Sand Kingdom.
Concept and creation
To give the impression that there was going to be a magnificent adventure, Fossil Falls was designed with impressive elements such as a spreading blue sky, a huge waterfall, and a T-Rex.[1] The main difference between the concept art and the final design lies in the sleeping T-Rex wearing a red top hat and the presence of pterasaurs flying in the sky.
Brochure details
A Tall Drink of Water
There are many waterfalls in the Cascade Kingdom, but the area known as Fossil Falls is a special one.
There are few sights in nature as grand as the millions of gallons of water pouring every second out of this giant triceratops skeleton.
Nature in Balance
The stone spire standing near the great falls has miraculously remained balanced upright in this position, presumably for eons.
Of particular interest are the cubes of unknown material embedded in the stone. There cubes are the reason for the common theory that the spire somehow fell from the sky. While this theory is difficult to prove, it is equally hard to doubt when looking at this miraculous stone structure.
The Ancient Wall
No ordinary cliff face, this structure was carved out painstakingly over many long years by people unknown. The wall is composed mainly of fossils, and evidence suggests it has been broken many times, causing some to suggest that something is buried inside. Visitors are encouraged to explore the mysteries surrounding the Great Barrier, if they dare.
The Prehistoric Tyrant
The biggest draw for tourists to this area is that dinosaurs still live here. Many people willingly put themselves at considerable risk for a glimpse of the ancient "terrible lizards."
T-Rex, most terrible of all dinosaurs, can pulverize a boulder with a single blow. On the other hand, most people don't realize how much time they spend napping.
An Old, Odd Structure
No one knows how a Bonneton-style structure got buried here. Bonneters travel often, so they may have lived here in the past. It is a helpful landmark if you get lost, though.
Natural Patterns: The Fossil
If you look closely at the stone walls, you will notice fossils mixed in. Think of it as nature's mosaic, and remember it always.
Three Keys to the Kingdom
- Experience the glory of nature with the eye-popping Great Falls.
- See dinosaurs, prehistoric rulers of a bygone age.
- Find treasures of the past, tucked away everywhere you look.
Map
- Waterfall Basin
- Stone Bridge
- Fossil Falls Heights
- Top of the Big Stump
- Island in the Sky (painting)
Bonus areas
| Bonus area | Accessed via | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 Dinosaur Nest |
Red door | Down the staircase-forming platforms south of the "Top of the Big Stump" Checkpoint Flag | A spacious underground area where Mario must capture a T-Rex and smash all the rocks and Burrbos to obtain a Power Moon. |
 Chain Chomp Cave |
Warp Pipe | In the wall behind the northwestern plateau | A cavernous area consisting of three partitioned rooms full of Chain Chomps among pools of poison. The method to progress plays out similar to a billiards game, in that Mario must capture the nearest Chain Chomp and hit it against the other Chain Chomps so that the last one hits a hole in the back wall, with the last room earning him a Power Moon. A hidden, fourth room lies beyond the exit, which holds another Power Moon. |
 Chasm Lifts Area |
Red door | To the right of the Stone Bridge from the Checkpoint Flag | An 8-bit area situated over a large chasm. |
 Mysterious Clouds |
Moon Pipe | Just northwest of the Stone Bridge Checkpoint Flag | A platforming area featuring Cap Clouds, pendulum-like lifts, and many Burrbos. |
 Gusty Bridges |
Moon Pipe | At the Odyssey's original location | A platforming area featuring bridges activated by throwing Cappy at Lever Switches or being pushed back and forth by towers blowing wind at them, and many Burrbos. |
Enemies
Enemies marked with an asterisk (*) are only found in bonus areas.
- T-Rex Icon SMO.png
T-Rexes (Harmless)
8-bit Goombas
8-bit Koopa Troopas*
Objectives
- Our First Power Moon: The goal is to obtain the first Power Moon found by the Waterfall Basin.
- Multi Moon Atop the Falls: The goal is to defeat Madame Broode to obtain the first Multi Moon.
Paintings
There are two paintings in this kingdom. At the right side of the bridge near the Odyssey, there is a small cave with some regional coins that can be accessed by swimming to it. Inside, there is a painting that leads to the Island in the Sky at Bowser's Kingdom that can be only entered after completing the main game.
The other painting is located at the Island in the Sky, which can only be accessed from a painting in the Seaside Kingdom or the Snow Kingdom.
Power Moons
- Main article: List of Power Moons in the Cascade Kingdom
There are a total of 42 Power Moons (39 regular Power Moons and 1 Multi Moon) in the Cascade Kingdom. During the player's first visit to this kingdom, they can collect 16 of the Power Moons and the Multi Moon. After the player leaves this kingdom and comes back (at any point), 2 more Power Moons are available to collect. The player can also collect a Power Moon if they travel to this kingdom using a painting found in a future kingdom (either the Snow or Seaside 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, 4 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 power up the Odyssey and progress to the next kingdom, the player must collect at least 5 Power Moons.
Regional coins
- Main article: List of regional coins in the Cascade Kingdom
The Cascade Kingdom contains 50 regional coins, which take the form of stone wheels.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Main article: Mine Cart Cascade Crusade
A new level inspired by the Cascade Kingdom appears in the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch versions of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, where Captain Toad needs to drive a Mine Cart and shoot Vegetables. Biddybuds appear as enemies in the level.
Gallery
In-game brochure
Cascade Kingdom icon
Fossil Falls sticker
Stone Disk coin
Stone Disk currency icon
Stone Disk currency icon
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Desktop wallpaper of a T-Rex pursuing Mario
Calendar artwork for the month of September
Postcard for the Cascade Kingdom as seen on the game's packaging
Mario by the Waterfall Basin
Mario as a T-Rex
Mario as a T-Rex
Mario sleeping next to a T-Rex
Mario as the Big Chain Chomp
Mario attacking Burrbos
Madame Broode with her Chain Chompikins at Fossil Fall Heights
Mario throwing Cappy at Fossil Fall Heights
The Crazy Cap stand
Names in other languages
Cascade Kingdom
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 滝の国[?] Taki no kuni |
Waterfall Country | |
| Chinese | 瀑布國 (Traditional) 瀑布国 (Simplified)[?] Pùbù guó |
Waterfall Country | |
| Dutch | Watervalrijk[?] | Waterfall Realm | |
| German | Kaskadenland[?] | Cascade Country | |
| Italian | Regno delle Cascate[?] | Waterfalls Kingdom | |
| Korean | 폭포 왕국[?] Pokpo Wangguk |
Waterfall Kingdom | |
| Russian | Каскадное царство[?] Kaskadnoye tsarstvo |
Cascade Kingdom | |
| Spanish | Reino de las Cataratas[?] | Waterfalls Kingdom |
Fossil Falls
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ダイナフォー[?] Dainafō |
Dino Fall | |
| Chinese | 达伊纳弗 (Simplified) Dáyī'nàfú 恐龍瀑 (Traditional) Kǒnglóng pù[?] |
Literal translation of the Japanese name. Dinosaur Falls |
|
| Dutch | Tricera-top[?] | Pun on Triceratops | |
| German | Fossilfälle[?] | Fossil Falls | |
| Italian | Rapide Fossili[?] | Fossil Rapids | |
| Korean | 다이너폴[?] Daineopol |
Literal translation of the Japanese name. | |
| Russian | Костяной водопад[?] Kostyanoy vodopad |
Bone Waterfall | |
| Spanish | Salto del Fósil[?] | Fossil Waterfalls |
Trivia
- According to Kenta Motokura, the Cascade Kingdom was at least partially influenced by Super Mario World, another game where Mario is alongside dinosaurs.[2]
- Thematically, the Cascade Kingdom may have potentially been influenced by the 1990 science fiction novel Jurassic Park. Similar to the Cascade Kingdom, the novel takes places on a lush, Latin American island inhabited by dinosaurs. The T-Rex's design is reminiscent of the Tyrannosaurus rex from the film adaptation of Jurassic Park, rather than to what the animal might have actually looked like.[3]
References
- ^ Post about the concept art of Fossil Falls from the official Japanese Super Mario Odyssey Twitter account. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ^ Nintendo. (June 15, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey - Co-Op Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2017. YouTube. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ Jacqueline Ronson. (May 20, 2016). The Tyrannosaurus Rex Had Lips and It Probably Didn't Roar. Inverse. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
