Gooble
| Gooble | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Artwork from Super Mario Sunshine | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Sunshine (2002) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) | ||
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Goobles,[1] originally referred to as Swoopin' Stus[2] or Name Kuri[3] in companion guidebooks, are gelatinous enemies in Super Mario Sunshine. They emerge from piles of goop throughout the game and appear in a wide variety of colors, but unlike Cheep-Cheeps or Koopa Troopas, all Goobles behave the same way regardless of color. Their bodies are translucent, and their heads are topped with antenna-like tufts.
While idling, Goobles slowly crawl across terrain before exploding into small puddles of goop. If Mario draws near, they turn to actively pursue him. When he is in striking distance, Goobles flash white and give off a distinctive cry before lunging at him. Goobles fall apart into large puddles of goop on impact. It is easy to avoid their attacks in isolation, but Goobles typically appear in groups and near more behaviorally complex enemies that make it difficult to avoid. Goobles are destroyed when struck by water from FLUDD or when stomped, though the latter method leaves behind a puddle of goop from which more Goobles can emerge. This does not happen if they are struck while they are in midair. Stomping them occasionally rewards Mario with Water Bottles. They stop appearing in areas when all of the goop is cleared, otherwise they spawn indefinitely. They are most prominent during battles with Proto Piranhas. They are among the most common enemies in Super Mario Sunshine, appearing in Delfino Plaza, Bianco Hills, Ricco Harbor, Noki Bay, and Pianta Village.
Despite the Prima Games' use of the name "Swoopin' Stu", Goobles are not presented as a relative of Strollin' Stus and do not resemble them. However, their internal filename is rendered similarly to Strollin' Stu's Japanese name, suggesting they may have had an intended relationship at some point in development. Early prerelease material depicted Goobles with a more slug-like appearance.
In Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, the name "Gooble" can appear on the leaderboard.
Gallery
Artwork of a red Gooble
Artwork of a blue Gooble
Artwork of a green Gooble
Screenshot of a red Gooble
Screenshot of an orange Gooble
Screenshot of a yellow Gooble
Screenshot of a green Gooble
Screenshot of a light-blue Gooble
Screenshot of a blue Gooble
Screenshot of a purple Gooble
Screenshot of a preliminary design
Additional names
Internal names
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
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|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Sunshine | namekuri2[4] | Namekuri | From「蛞蝓」(namekuji, slug) and possibly Hamukuri |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | プチプチ[5] Puchipuchi |
Japanese onomatopoeia for bubbles popping; similar to Milde's name | |
| French | Gooble[6] | - | |
| German | Schleimblase[?] | Slime Bubble | |
| Italian | Collabolla[?] | Portmanteau of colla ("glue") and bolla ("bubble") | |
| Stu-Trasparenti[7] | Transparent Stu | ||
| Stu melma[8] | Stu Slime |
References
- ^ Super Mario Sunshine entry on the official Mario Portal. Nintendo (English). Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:33:20 UTC via archive.today.)
- ^ Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton (September 3, 2002). Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games (English). ISBN 0-7615-3961-1. Page 17.
- ^ Bogenn, Tim and Doug Walsh (January 1, 2002). Super Mario Sunshine BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. BradyGames (English). ISBN 0-7440-0180-3. Page 5.
- ^ Super Mario Sunshine, internal filename root/data/scene/dolpic0.szs/scene/namekuri2
- ^ September 5, 2002. 「スーパーマリオサンシャイン任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario Sunshine Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4091060641. Page 21..
- ^ July 4, 2018. Super Mario Encyclopedia. Soleil Productions (French). ISBN 2302070046. Page 100.
- ^ Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton (September 3, 2002). Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. You too videogames (Italian). ISBN 8890092211. Page 17.
- ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 100.
