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|image=[[File:ThwompMKL.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Thwomp from ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'' |
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|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' (1988) |
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[1988]]) |
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|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' (2021) |
|latest_appearance=''[[Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda]]'' ([[2021]], overall)<br>''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' (2021, ''Mario'' franchise) |
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|variants=[[Bone Thwomp]]<br>[[Grindel]]<br>[[Security Thwomp]]<br>[[Sniffle Thwomp]]<br>[[Star Thwomp]]<br>[[Tail Thwomp]]<br>[[Thwimp]] |
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|relatives=[[Bomp]]<br>[[Flomp]]<br>[[Grrrol]]<br>[[Pouncer]]<br>[[Spiny Tromp]]<br>[[Stairface Ogre]]<br>[[Tox Box]]<br>[[Whomp]] |
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|comparable=[[Karamenbō]]<br>[[Omodon]]<br>[[Thwack]] |
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|notable=[[Combined monster]]<br>[[Mr. Thwomp]]<br>[[Mrs. Thwomp]]<br>[[Sphinx Statue]]<br>[[Thwomp (character)|Thwomp]]<br>[[Thwomp Bros.]]<br>[[Thwomp Elevator]] |
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'''Thwomps''' are animate cinder-blocks found mostly in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. They are spike-encrusted living stones that are usually rectangular in shape and made their first appearance in the game ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They typically attempt to fall on and flatten or squash whoever passes below them, although some move horizontally or diagonally as well. They can only be defeated by being touched by Mario when he is powered up with a star, using hammers as [[Hammer Mario]], turning into [[Statue Mario]], using a [[Gold Flower]], or being touched when Mario is [[Mega Mario|giant]]. It is suggested in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' that Thwomps may in fact be born from volcanic activity however due to the game's canonical status, it's unknown if this is true in canon. |
'''Thwomps''' are animate cinder-blocks found mostly in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. They are spike-encrusted living stones that are usually rectangular in shape and made their first appearance in the game ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They typically attempt to fall on and flatten or squash whoever passes below them, although some move horizontally or diagonally as well. They can only be defeated by being touched by Mario when he is powered up with a star, using hammers as [[Hammer Mario]], turning into [[Statue Mario]], using a [[Gold Flower]], or being touched when Mario is [[Mega Mario|giant]]. It is suggested in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' that Thwomps may in fact be born from volcanic activity however due to the game's canonical status, it's unknown if this is true in canon. |
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Thwomps are also an enemy in a few of [[The Legend of Zelda (series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] titles. In it, they are encountered as enemies in the sidescrolling sections of certain [[dungeon]]s. It even features a few variants and relatives of Thwomps that have not appeared in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===''Super Mario'' series=== |
===''Super Mario'' series=== |
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====''Super Mario Bros. 3''==== |
====''Super Mario Bros. 3''==== |
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[[File:SMB3_Thwomp.jpg|thumb|120px|Artwork of a Thwomp in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'']] |
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Thwomps make their debut appearance in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. In this game, they have an unusually mad expression on their faces. They usually try to squish [[Mario]] under their weight whenever he passes beneath them. Thwomps are possible to avoid easily by using the [[Statue Mario]] ability. With this, it is impossible for Thwomps to destroy Mario by crashing against him from above. They return in the game's remakes, ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' in the same fashion as the older Thwomps. They feature improved graphics and retake their especially mad expressions. Curiously, these Thwomps have a "bigger spike" on top of their forehead, separated from the rest of the body by what looks like a small ribbon of sorts. This spike is prominent in appearance but has no effect in the game. It is also worth noting that these Thwomps, instead of having their eyes separated, have both eyes as glowing dots in a black space. This is most likely due to palette and space limitations. This also explains why they look pale blue in the Nintendo Entertainment System version of ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. The Nintendo Power Guide referred them to as '''Thwomp Traps'''. |
Thwomps make their debut appearance in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. In this game, they have an unusually mad expression on their faces. They usually try to squish [[Mario]] under their weight whenever he passes beneath them. Thwomps are possible to avoid easily by using the [[Statue Mario]] ability. With this, it is impossible for Thwomps to destroy Mario by crashing against him from above. They return in the game's remakes, ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' in the same fashion as the older Thwomps. They feature improved graphics and retake their especially mad expressions. Curiously, these Thwomps have a "bigger spike" on top of their forehead, separated from the rest of the body by what looks like a small ribbon of sorts. This spike is prominent in appearance but has no effect in the game. It is also worth noting that these Thwomps, instead of having their eyes separated, have both eyes as glowing dots in a black space. This is most likely due to palette and space limitations. This also explains why they look pale blue in the Nintendo Entertainment System version of ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. The Nintendo Power Guide referred them to as '''Thwomp Traps'''. |
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There are two ways to defeat Thwomps in this game. The first is to throw a [[Hammer]] from the [[Hammer Suit]] at a Thwomp. The second is by using the [[Tanooki Suit]] and [[Statue Mario]]. In certain levels, it is possible to get above a Thwomp while it is down. While it is down, if the player jumps above the Thwomp and uses Statue Mario, they will destroy it, giving the player 200 [[point]]s. |
There are two ways to defeat Thwomps in this game. The first is to throw a [[Hammer]] from the [[Hammer Suit]] at a Thwomp. The second is by using the [[Tanooki Suit]] and [[Statue Mario]]. In certain levels, it is possible to get above a Thwomp while it is down. While it is down, if the player jumps above the Thwomp and uses Statue Mario, they will destroy it, giving the player 200 [[point]]s. |
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In a Japan-exclusive e-Reader card, Thwomps can also be defeated with the [[Goomba's Shoe]]. |
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====''Super Mario World''==== |
====''Super Mario World''==== |
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Additionally, a new species of Thwomp, the [[Grindel]], makes its debut in ''Super Mario 64''. These creatures are huge metal blocks wrapped in what seems to be cloth. A similar enemy, the [[Spindel]], rolls around trying to squish whoever passes near it. They are especially prominent in [[Shifting Sand Land]]. [[Mario]] can make wall jumps on the Thwomp to reach higher places. Another Thwomp-like creature, the [[Tox Box]], is also introduced in this game, and are only found in Shifting Sand Land. They roll around by falling on their sides, trying to crush Mario with one of their faces. However, the bottom of the Tox Box is hollowed, allowing Mario to stay safely inside. |
Additionally, a new species of Thwomp, the [[Grindel]], makes its debut in ''Super Mario 64''. These creatures are huge metal blocks wrapped in what seems to be cloth. A similar enemy, the [[Spindel]], rolls around trying to squish whoever passes near it. They are especially prominent in [[Shifting Sand Land]]. [[Mario]] can make wall jumps on the Thwomp to reach higher places. Another Thwomp-like creature, the [[Tox Box]], is also introduced in this game, and are only found in Shifting Sand Land. They roll around by falling on their sides, trying to crush Mario with one of their faces. However, the bottom of the Tox Box is hollowed, allowing Mario to stay safely inside. |
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In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', the spike-less version of Thwomp is absent from the game, being replaced by the regular spiked version, though Mario, [[Luigi]], [[Wario]], and [[Yoshi]] are still able to stand on top of them to reach higher points. This time around, however, Thwomps can be defeated with the assistance of a [[Super Mushroom]]. |
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====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== |
====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== |
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Thwomps reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', where they are found in many [[tower]] and [[castle]] stages, and act as in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Much like in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', these Thwomps can be defeated. Ways of defeating it included [[Shell Dash]]ing, [[Mega Mushroom]], or [[Starman|Starmen]]. A bigger variety called [[Super Thwomp]] is also featured here, with extra weight to break certain blocks, but with the same weaknesses as a normal Thwomp. |
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====''Super Mario Galaxy''==== |
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===''Mario Kart'' series=== |
===''Mario Kart'' series=== |
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====''Super Mario Kart''==== |
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[[File:SMK_Thwomp.PNG|200px|thumb|left|Thwomps, as they appear in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.]] |
[[File:SMK_Thwomp.PNG|200px|thumb|left|Thwomps, as they appear in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.]] |
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Thwomps make their first appearance in a spin-off game in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' |
Thwomps make their first appearance in a spin-off game in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. Thwomps shine as being obstacles in the race track. They appear prominently in the track of [[Bowser's Castle (course)|Bowser's Castle]], and a Star version of them also appear in the track [[Rainbow Road]]. |
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These are the first Thwomps to not feature spikes at all. They are plain blocks of rectangular-shaped stones (setting them apart from the more modern square-shaped ones) and, once again, have their eyes as glowing white dots in a dark space. Also, these Thwomps feature cheeks, something that has not been implemented to date. |
These are the first Thwomps to not feature spikes at all. They are plain blocks of rectangular-shaped stones (setting them apart from the more modern square-shaped ones) and, once again, have their eyes as glowing white dots in a dark space. Also, these Thwomps feature cheeks, something that has not been implemented to date. |
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====''Mario Kart 64''==== |
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[[File:MK64Thwomp_v2.png|200px|thumb|right|Thwomps, as seen in Bowser's Castle in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''.]] |
[[File:MK64Thwomp_v2.png|200px|thumb|right|Thwomps, as seen in Bowser's Castle in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]''.]] |
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Thwomps return in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', released in 1996 for the [[Nintendo 64]]. Just like in its predecessor, ''Super Mario Kart'', Thwomps serve as obstacles in the course. They appear in the course [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart 64)|Bowser's Castle]] and try to flatten any player that races beneath them. They are often placed in strategic points so that the player is forced to pass under them in order to continue. The results of being flattened by a Thwomp are devastating; the player must wait a few seconds before returning back to normal. |
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There are also some Thwomps that go from one side to the other, trying to bump players on the ground. The version present in this game is the one seen in ''Super Mario 64'', that is, the blue square-shaped stone that lacks spikes. This game may also be notable as the first time Thwomps have made any sound other than grunts, as some of them laugh as the players race through the area they are in. There is also a green Thwomp named [[Marty]] that seems to have been locked up towards the beginning of the course. In this game, players spin out if they ram into a Thwomp at high speed. |
There are also some Thwomps that go from one side to the other, trying to bump players on the ground. The version present in this game is the one seen in ''Super Mario 64'', that is, the blue square-shaped stone that lacks spikes. This game may also be notable as the first time Thwomps have made any sound other than grunts, as some of them laugh as the players race through the area they are in. There is also a green Thwomp named [[Marty]] that seems to have been locked up towards the beginning of the course. In this game, players spin out if they ram into a Thwomp at high speed. |
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====''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''==== |
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In ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', Thwomps appeared with two different models. The predominant ones are similar to ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' |
In ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', Thwomps appeared with two different models. The predominant ones are similar to ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''{{'}}s ones, and they are found in all the [[Bowser's Castle (course)#Mario Kart: Super Circuit|Bowser's Castle]] courses. The others are the regular spiked ones, who only appear after losing a race in Single-Pak Multiplayer, when [[Lakitu]] appears and drops one on each of the losing players. Thwomps re-appear in [[Bowser's Castle (course)#Mario Kart: Double Dash!!|Bowser's Castle]] in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', and later in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' in both the [[Bowser Castle (Mario Kart DS)|Bowser's Castle]] course and [[Bowser Castle 2]] from ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]''. These Thwomps have the appearance of current Thwomps. |
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====''Mario Kart Wii''==== |
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Thwomps again return in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. They are the same in appearance as their ''Super Mario 64 DS'' artwork. Thwomps appear in all three of the [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Wii)|Bowser's Castle]] courses in the game. Another Thwomp also appears in the battle arena called [[Thwomp Desert]], hence the name. In this arena, a [[Super Thwomp]] is located in the center. It will fall down, causing a major shockwave that will hinder movement of the characters that get caught in it. It can also squish racers that are underneath it. Unlike the past ''Mario Kart'' titles (excluding ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''), players do not spin out by directly touching the Thwomps in this game. Going under the Super Thwomp in Thwomp Desert while it's up, players will fall into the quicksand. |
Thwomps again return in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. They are the same in appearance as their ''Super Mario 64 DS'' artwork. Thwomps appear in all three of the [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart Wii)|Bowser's Castle]] courses in the game. Another Thwomp also appears in the battle arena called [[Thwomp Desert]], hence the name. In this arena, a [[Super Thwomp]] is located in the center. It will fall down, causing a major shockwave that will hinder movement of the characters that get caught in it. It can also squish racers that are underneath it. Unlike the past ''Mario Kart'' titles (excluding ''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''), players do not spin out by directly touching the Thwomps in this game. Going under the Super Thwomp in Thwomp Desert while it's up, players will fall into the quicksand. |
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In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', Thwomps are one of Bowser's usable items. When the player uses it, if another player or CPU gets under it, it smashes that player. Bowser is the only driver who can obtain this item. |
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Thwomps also appear in [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart 7)|Bowser's Castle]] and [[Bowser Castle 1 (Mario Kart: Super Circuit)|GBA Bowser Castle 1]] |
In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', Thwomps also appear in [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart 7)|Bowser's Castle]] and [[Bowser Castle 1 (Mario Kart: Super Circuit)|GBA Bowser Castle 1]]. They take their design from the ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' games. Rainbow versions of Thwomps also reappear in [[Rainbow Road#Super Mario Kart|SNES Rainbow Road]]. These special Thwomps strongly resemble their appearance in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. When these Thwomps hit the ground, the whole track begins to make a wave-like motion, and the player can do tricks off these waves if the waves are big enough. These Thwomps also knock back the player if run in to while on the ground, while normal Thwomps do not have this effect. |
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====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''==== |
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Thwomps appear as items in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. |
Thwomps appear as items in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. |
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{{rewrite|section=yes|split Spiked Thwomp, Stone Elevator, and Head Thwomp information into their own articles}} |
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====''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''==== |
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[[File:Mega Thwomp LADX screenshot.png|thumb|left|A screenshot of the only Mega Thwomp in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'']] |
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Both Thwomps and [[Thwimp]]s make their series debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', and are named '''Mega Thwomp'''<ref name="linksawakening">M. Arakawa. ''The Legend of Zelda – Link's Awakening'' Player's Guide. Page 101.</ref> and "Thwomp" respectively. The latter enemy's Japanese name determines that it is a Thwimp. |
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There is only one Mega Thwomp, and it appears in an underground side-scrolling passage of the [[Key Cavern]]. Both its appearance and behavior are significantly different than in the ''Mario'' games, especially the [[Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]]. Mega Thwomp is shaped like a large square, and its face consists of two eyes and an angry expression. In both ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]'' and the [[Nintendo Switch]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|version]], Mega Thwomp is colored red. It is stuck between two thin platforms, and is hanging in midair above a pit of [[spike]]s. Mega Thwomp serves more as an obstacle than an enemy because it does not attempt to crush [[Link]] if he goes underneath it. To move the Mega Thwomp, Link has to charge into it using the [[Pegasus Boots]]. In doing so, the Mega Thwomp cracks slightly, receives a shocked expression, and falls on the spikes below. With the [[Roc's Feather]], Link can jump on to the Mega Thwomp and use it as a platform to go across the spikes and continue onward. In ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'', Mega Thwomp turns blue when it cracks slightly, but in the Nintendo Switch remake, it stays red. |
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[[File:Spiked Thwomp LADX.png|thumb|Link near a Spiked Thwomp in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'']] |
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The traditional behavior of Thwomps in the ''Super Mario'' series is exhibited by [[Spiked Thwomp]]s,<ref name="linksawakening"/> a variant unique to ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. A Spiked Thwomp is colored gray, and it has only one eye, which follows whichever direction that Link is in. A Spiked Thwomp also has small spikes beneath its chin and on the sides. Like Mega Thwomp, Spiked Thwomps have a flat surface on top, allowing Link to stand on them. Spiked Thwomps are found in [[Angler's Tunnel]] and [[Catfish's Maw]]. At first, a Spiked Thwomp is found on top of a ceiling. When Link approaches a Spiked Thwomp from below, it looks down, bearing a sinister grin, and drops in an attempt to squish Link. Unlike Thwomps in the ''Super Mario'' series, Spiked Thwomp does not return to the ceiling after dropping. Spiked Thwomps cannot be defeated. |
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Thwomps behave similarly to Spiked Thwomps and, by extension, Thwomps in the ''Super Mario'' series, but they more closely resemble Thwimps, particularly from ''[[Super Mario World]]'', which was their latest ''Mario''-related appearance at the time of ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''{{'}}s original release for the [[Game Boy]] in 1993. Thwomps are small, square-shaped enemies which have only one eye, like with Spiked Thwomp. Thwomps are encountered in the [[Face Shrine]]. Unlike Spiked Thwomps, they rise back to the ceiling after dropping, just as Thwomps do in the ''Super Mario'' series. |
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Aside from its two variants, Mega Thwomp has one relative, [[Stone Elevator]],<ref name="linksawakening"/> which is a rectangular platform that only drops by applying weight upon it. Like the other Thwomps, Stone Elevators only appear in a side-scrolling sections of dungeon. In Stone Elevator's case, it appears near the end of [[Bottle Grotto]]. |
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====''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons''/''Ages''==== |
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{{multiframe|[[File:TLOZ OOX Spiked Thwomp.png]]|A Spiked Thwomp's updated sprite in ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons''/''Ages''|align=right|size=120}} |
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]''/''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Ages]]'', both Spiked Thwomps<ref name="oracle">Averill, Alan. ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages'' Player's Guide. Page 73.</ref> and Thwomps return from ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''. They retain the same name, although the former has been named "Thwomp" on one occasion.<ref>McBride, Debra, and David Cassady. ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons'' and ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Pages 27 and 73.</ref> |
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Spiked Thwomps appear in [[Snake's Remains]] in ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons'' and in [[Wing Dungeon]] in ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages''. Aside from being recolored to dark blue, Spiked Thwomps are the same as in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''. |
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[[File:Head Thwomp OOA ani sprite.gif|thumb|left|Head Thwomp]] |
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====''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures''==== |
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'', Mega Thwomp, renamed back to Thwomp,<ref>''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures'' The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, page 85.</ref> has been changed to make it more consistent with Thwomps from the ''Mario'' franchise. Thwomp is recolored to gray and has the behavior of Spiked Thwomps from ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'', although they retain the same body shape and angry expression. Link does not take damage if he touches a Thwomp. A Stone Elevator also makes an appearance, particularly in [[The Mountain Path]]. It slightly resembles the one in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' but has a light gray body and a slightly different facial expression resembling Thwomp's. |
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Thwomps also have their own constellation that can be purchased at the Museum, named "Riled Rock." |
Thwomps also have their own constellation that can be purchased at the Museum, named "Riled Rock." |
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Thwomp's appearance in ''Super Mario Adventures'' is similar to their appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. They also have the prominent spike, and are a dark blue color. |
Thwomp's appearance in ''Super Mario Adventures'' is similar to their appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. They also have the prominent spike, and are a dark blue color. |
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| ⚫ | A Thwomp in its ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' appearance is one of the types of stones [[Kirby]] can transform into in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' when using the [[Kirby#Stone|Stone]] move. In [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'']], the Thwomp transformation has the same appearance as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. |
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In ''[[wikipedia:Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|Kirby 64]]'', an enemy known as I3 appears. I3 acts like (and is most likely based off of) a Thwomp. |
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[[Image: ThwompSMK.PNG|thumb|left|The different types of Thwomps, as seen in ''Link's Awakening DX'']] |
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Thwomps made cameo appearances in the ''[[wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' 1993 game, ''[[wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', and the 1998 remake, ''[[wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|Link's Awakening DX]]'' and again in [[wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]] and [[wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Seasons]]. In these games, Thwomps are enemies found usually in dungeons. Although they have the Thwomp essence in them, these Thwomps are quite different to the previously seen ones. There are five types of Thwomps in these games. The most well-known one is a Cyclops Thwomp. These have small spikes beneath their chins and on the sides, but above they are perfectly plain. Unlike older Thwomps, these also feature a single eye. They are, additionally, brownish in color, though coloured blue in the Oracle games. |
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The second type of Thwomp is strictly linked to the third—they are both simple perfectly square-shaped stones, one being red and the other blue. While red ones look quite angry and unhappy, blue ones look jolly and surprised. One moves up and down and the other from side to side, respectively. The fourth type are Thwimps coming in two flavors: blue and red, which are both cyclops. The blue one has a big, surprised-like eye which is probably resembling the giant blue one with one eye and no mouth. The red one has the angry cyclops eye from the large Brown one. These seem to resemble the large red one. |
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Ordinary Thwomps, however, could not be destroyed in any of the games. To pass them, the player had to use the [[zeldawiki:Pegasus Boots|Pegasus Boots]] and run below them as fast as possible, or else be damaged if too slow, or alternatively luring them into dropping then running past them as they return to the ceiling. Several puzzles also require using them as platforms, due to their flat top. |
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[[File:Thwump.gif|thumb|A diagram about the ''Thwump'' enemy from ''N'' and ''N+.'']] |
[[File:Thwump.gif|thumb|A diagram about the ''Thwump'' enemy from ''N'' and ''N+.'']] |
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A unique species of Thwomp, called the Thwump, is introduced in the freeware game ''[[wikipedia:N (video game)|N]]'' and its adaptation for [[Nintendo DS]] and [[wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]], N+. The official description for this enemy is as follows: |
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''"According to legend, in pre-robotic times there existed a race of large, spikey stone dolts whose complete invulnerability and hereditary hatred of heroic italian plumbers led to their persecution, and eventually to extinction. |
''"According to legend, in pre-robotic times there existed a race of large, spikey stone dolts whose complete invulnerability and hereditary hatred of heroic italian plumbers led to their persecution, and eventually to extinction. |
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As the quote implies, these are robotic Thwomps that electrocute and crush the ninja if they can fall on him fast enough. But only the electrical side is dangerous. Additionally, Thwumps do not always have their dangerous side facing down - they can be arranged in any orientation. |
As the quote implies, these are robotic Thwomps that electrocute and crush the ninja if they can fall on him fast enough. But only the electrical side is dangerous. Additionally, Thwumps do not always have their dangerous side facing down - they can be arranged in any orientation. |
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==Similar entities== |
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==Sub-Species== |
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===Variants=== |
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*[[Grindel]]s: Mummified Thwomps seen in [[Shifting Sand Land]] of ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. |
*[[Grindel]]s: Mummified Thwomps seen in [[Shifting Sand Land]] of ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. |
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*[[Sniffle Thwomp]]s: Thwomps with a cold in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. |
*[[Sniffle Thwomp]]s: Thwomps with a cold in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. |
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*[[Pouncer]]s: Thwomp-like enemies found in ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', but they have no spikes on the top of their heads. |
*[[Pouncer]]s: Thwomp-like enemies found in ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', but they have no spikes on the top of their heads. |
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*[[Mrs. Thwomp]]: A female Thwomp. She is married to Mr. Thwomp. She is always very angry. |
*[[Mrs. Thwomp]]: A female Thwomp. She is married to Mr. Thwomp. She is always very angry. |
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*[[Mr. Thwomp]]: Mrs. Thwomp's calm husband. |
*[[Mr. Thwomp]]: Mrs. Thwomp's calm husband. |
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==Names in other languages== |
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==Trivia== |
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*In ''[[mh:kirby:Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', there is an enemy named [[mh:kirby:I3|I3]], which behaves like a Thwomp, of which it is mostly based on. |
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