Fuzzler

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Not to be confused with Fuzzy Wiggler.
Fuzzler
A Fuzzler from Super Mario 3D World.
First appearance Super Mario 3D World (2013)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021)
Relatives

Fuzzlers[1] are caterpillar-like obstacles that appear in Super Mario 3D World and its Nintendo Switch port Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, and are predominantly seen in Switchboard Falls. Their name is a portmanteau of Fuzzy and Wiggler, which they resemble a cross between.

Fuzzlers are made up of yellow, orange, and golden spiky balls that damage the player upon contact. Fuzzlers always appear on Switchboard tracks, and roll along the tracks in a set path. Two or more Fuzzlers usually appear in a track network, each one going a separate direction. When Fuzzlers collide, they will start moving in the other direction. They can only be destroyed with the invincible forms.

In the Bowser's Fury mode of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Fuzzlers with cat-like ears and tails additionally appear on Mount Magmeow. Several cat Fuzzlers can briefly be seen without their spikes in the cutscene that plays upon activating the "Hurry! Steer the Switchboards!" Cat Shine on Mount Magmeow.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese イモゾー[2]
Imozō
From「イモムシ」(imomushi, caterpillar) and masculine suffix「蔵」()
German Fuzzler[?] -
Spanish Espinoruga[?] From "espina" (thorn) and "floruga" (wiggler)

References

  1. ^ Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett. 2013. Super Mario 3D World Prima Official Game Guide, page 27.
  2. ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario 3D World section, page 225.