It's not the Brady Bunch, but the cast of Square and Nintendo's far fetched but brilliantly executed collaboration. While the North American manual for Super Mario RPG is excellent, I prefer the busyness and more neutral color scheme that allows the graphics to really shine in the Japanese instruction booklet.
(Images taken from: http://blog.goo.ne.jp/touffu)
Nintendo Super Famicom
Super Mario RPG
Instruction and Handling booklet
Greetings
On this occasion of the purchase of the Nintendo Super Famicom cartridge (Super Mario RPG), we sincerely thank you. Before use, please carefully read this instruction and handling manual for directions and cautions to take while playing. Please refer back to it regularly for proper play instructions. Furthermore, please store this instruction and handling booklet with care.
Welcome, to the World of Mario RPG!
Luigi: Hey, how are you doing! It looks like once again, Mario has set off on another adventure. I didn't go, but I'll help out by cheering on from the background!!
1. This is a new style of RPG, full of interesting actions to perform!
It may be an RPG, but it's filled with fun action game elements. During battles, simple button commands can allow for continuous jump hits, or multiple fireballs that completely take out enemies!
(Caption) Although the battles are command style, the use of 'Action Commands' up your power! For more on the 'Action Commands,' read more from page 30.
2. Players can participate in 'Action Events'.
All throughout the game, various 'Action Events' have been prepared. These points contain the kind of tasks usual for Mario. You can jump on Yoshi for a race, among plenty of other activities. How fun!
3. Hidden on the fields are a number of exciting tricks and traps!
In this world that Mario has ventured into, the air is full of floating treasure boxes, jumping platforms and other contraptions. Of course there are pipes, seesaws, cannons and 'Chikuwa'(cylindrical) blocks within the world.
(Far right page)
Tables of Contents:
Story...6
This is Mario World!...8
How to use the controller...10
Starting a game and saving...12
Field screen, treasure boxes and more...14
Field actions...16
Store guide...18
About the menu screen...20
* Viewing the menu screen...20
* Controlling the menu screen...21
* Level-ups and bonuses...23
Viewing the battle screen...26
Controls during battle...28
Important points during battle...30
* Action commands...30
* Flower point consumption...31
* Bonus flower...31
* Abnormal status...32
Characters and data...33
* Mario...34
* Mallow...36
* Geno...38
* Koopa 40
Notice about items...42
One Point Advice (Hints)...44
(Left page)
Story
We're at Mario's peaceful home. Princess Peach has come to visit and is out picking from the flower bed...when there's a strange shadow!
Approaching Princess Peach from behind is Koopa's vehicle. Before anyone could say something, Princess Peach has been kidnapped ONCE AGAIN! Leaving behind here final cries of 'HELP!", the poor Princess is off to Koopa's castle...
To free the Princess from Koopa's evil grip, our hero Mario heads off to Koopa Castle all alone! Wow! This time, he sure made it all the way to Koopa's Castle rather quickly...
In a room deep inside Koopa Castle, atop a chandelier...the decisive battle with Koopa finally begins! This time, while taking down Koopa in grand fashion... the castle suddenly began to massively shake! The heck, what is that...
(Right page)
A GIANT SWORD has thrusted itself deep into Koopa Castle! What the...what's going to happen from here on out...!?
This is Mario World!
This is the stage for Mario and his friends' adventure. Piercing Koopa Castle and soaring over it's center is an ominous sword...
Hurry, Mario! Go-save-the-world!
Luigi: Wow, this place is expansive! It's the location of Mario's adventure. How about going to the southern island and that sunken ship...
How to use the controller
(Left Page)
At last, the adventure begins. However... before that, we better remember how to control Mario and his friends!!
L Button ~ R Button
When beginning the game, you can use the L button to choose stereo sound or the R button for monaural sound. In the name input screen, the buttons can be used to switch between hiragana or katakana.
Cross Button (D-Pad)
Mario can move in eight ways: all 4 directions, as well as diagonally. This button moves the cursor as well.
Select Button
Operates the same as the L and R buttons.
Start Button
Begins the game.
(Right page)
* Game does not use the second controller.
X Button
When pressed while in the field screen, opens and shuts the menu screen. (For details, see page 20.)
A Button
Used to converse with others, decide on commands, and investigate what's in front of you.
B Button
Used to perform the jump. Within menu screens, it becomes the cancel button.
Y Button
If the Y button is pressed at the same time as the D-Pad, you'll dash in whichever direction you're heading.
Luigi:
These are the controls for the map and field screens, however they differ while in battle. For the control methods during battle, take a look at page 28.
Starting A Game and Saving
(Left Page)
Properly set the cartridge in the system and turn the power ON! Alright, the adventure begins!
Starting From The Beginning
On the title screen, press the A button or Start button, then the picture to the right will appear. With Mario at the very top of the screen, aligned with "New Game," please press the A button or Start button once again.
Enter The File Name
Using the d-pad to align the cursor with the character you wish to input, press the A button to decide. This will be the name of your save file throughout the entire game. Mario's name can not be changed.
Starting From A Continue
To play from an earlier point, please use the d-pad to align Mario with the save file you wish to play, then press the A button. Displayed is your level, location and star piece count.
(Right page)
(Top right caption) Save Block.
(Mid right caption) These are the four save files.
Save (Record Of The Game)
If Mario hops on the save block pictured towards the right, you'll automatically go to the save screen. For the occasions that you will have to suddenly stop while in the middle of the game, it's important to always save.
How to Save
Press the A button while on the file that you wish to save. When you're saving to a different file than previously saved, a confirmation message like the screen towards the right will appear.
Game Over
During battles, if a character's HP (Hit Points) becomes zero, it's game over. Afterwards, you can return to the latest location that you saved and restart.
Even With A Game Over, Your Experience Points Will Remain!
With a game over, you'll be returned to your last save point. From there, you'll have to re-do any stories or events. Any coins or items gathered will be gone. However, up to the point of the game over, experience points, levels, etc. will remain as they previously were.
Field screen, Treasure Boxes and More
(Left Page)
The game is made up of map and field screens. Let's dig into a big investigation about how things work, and what will happen!
Field screen
One of the fundamental screens of this game. You'll talk with various people, while monsters also appear as well. On the edge of the field are protrusions and pipes which if entered, will move you to the next field or map screen.
World map
If you clear a field, you'll enter the map screen. While moving Mario over the map's course points, by pressing the A button, he'll enter that field screen. Courses whose points you haven't yet reached can not be entered.
About the treasure boxes (Left page)
Obtain a treasure box and in that instant, you'll experience the effects of the mushroom, flower or star inside.
Mushroom
At the moment it's used, immediately recovers all your allies' HP and FP.
Flower
Increase your maximum FP (Flower Points) by one.
(Right page)
Map
Luigi: When someone receives a map, they can take a look at it like this. For info on viewing the map, see page 25!
About frog coins
In this world, there are lots of hidden green frog coins like what's seen on the left. It would be a good idea to collect them...
(Caption) This is a frog coin exchange point. They have items not sold in stores.
About the treasure boxes (Right page)
Star
For a set time, you'll become invincible and your touch will send the startled enemies flying.
Coin
The currency of the world. Small coins are worth one. Big coins are worth 10.
(Caption) Hit a treasure box by jumping into it from below, and you'll get the contents. When the picture of the question mark is erased, the box is empty.
Field Actions
(Left Page)
Learn all about contraptions familiar to the Mario series, new, old...but just plain FUN!
Luigi: So, we're talking about Mario's actions! Besides this game having Mario action seen elsewhere in the series, it's also full of those games' fun contraptions. Do your best in utilizing them to get through the game!
(Caption) It looks like there are areas where you can't use the Y button dash jump to cross and grab a treasure chest.
Board:
These boards float in midair. They change direction of movement. Carefully consider this when getting on one.
Spinning Spinning Flower:
This flower spins around and around. If you get on it and jump, at that moment Mario will perform a huge leap towards the direction he's facing.
Trampoline
The one on the left is a 'Warp Trampoline,' transferring you to another location. Getting on a 'Smiling Trampoline' to the right will allow you to make a huge leap.
(Right Page)
Pipe
If you get on top and press down on the D-pad, you'll go underground, or to a lower level!! You can also descend down chopped tree trunks that look similar to a pipe.
Bubble Cannon
If Mario gets on top, he'll enter the cannon and pressing the B button will send him flying out. Carefully judge your timing first!
Tube Block (Chikuwa Block)
This is the tube block familiar to the Mario series. If you get on and wait for a little bit, you'll fall down. In order not to fall, you'll want to keep jumping.
The game is full of other kinds of contraptions!
See Saw
Getting on top of the vacant portion, for a moment you'll send your company flying upwards. When they fall back down, the recoil for Mario means...
Switch
Found here and there are mysterious switches. Stomp on one and who knows what will happen. Whatever the result, get on, see what happens and enjoy!
Store guide
(Left page)
Not lacking from your typical RPG, there are inns and goods stores to visit. Talking to the people of these stores will serve you well on your adventure.
Inns
Inns are marked with a star. Staying will completely refill the HP and FP of your party. The inn's fee differs according to location. If you see you've woken up, try pressing the B button. Mario will energetically leap out of bed!
Goods Stores
Goods Stores are marked with a mushroom. Weapons, armor, items and accessories are for sale.
Items for purchase
Aligning your cursor with the goods for sale, each of their prices, effects and abilities will be shown. The party members who can use the weapons and armor will also be displayed.
Items for sale
Select the weapons, armor, items, etc. you wish to sell by aligning the cursor next to them. Their value will show up on the left side.
Equipment
Here, you can equip items.
(Right page)
There are these others stores, too!
In the game's world, besides inns and equipment shops, there are various other stores.
Excavated Goods Store
Somewhere in the world is a store selling rare goods. Even after you take a look, it would be a good idea to keep visiting as time passes.
Drink Store
A store requiring a membership. If you don't have the certificate, you'll only be able to buy the cheapest items. Furthermore, having the membership certificate will affect your ranking.
Mushroom Store
A store owned by a boy who just loves mushrooms. Offer him some, and according to their rarity, he'll trade various items for them.
Beetle Purchasing Center
If you buy an insect cage, in various places you'll be able to capture and hold beetles. You can exchange them for both coins and frog coins.
About the menu screen
(Left page)
If you press the X button, the menu screen will be brought up. Here, you can do various things by choosing the commands on the upper right.
* Viewing the menu screen
LV (Level)
Displays the character's level.
HP (Hit Points)
Displays the character's present HP on the left and maximum HP on the right.
Flower
Used to perform special skills. Displays current FP on the left and maximum FP on the right.
Coin
Displays the number of coins you're currently holding. You can hold up to 999.
Frog Coin
Displays the number of frog coins you're currently holding.
(Right page)
Item
Here you can view and use items in your possession.
Status
Here you can view your character's status.
Special
Here you can view and use special skills.
Equipment
Here you can view and change your equipment.
Important Items
Here you can view your important items.
Map
Here you can view your map.
Star Pieces
Here you can view the star pieces you've obtained.
Switch
Here you can switch the members who participate in battles.
* Controls of the menu screen
Viewing and using items
For using items, align your cursor with the item you wish to use and press the A button to decide on it. Next, bring the item to the character you wish to use it on and press the A button once more.
(Left page)
Viewing the status screen
The status screen displays the strengths of each character. When you have more than 3 in your party, if you move the cursor below the (displayed) characters, you can see everyone's status.
Purple box: Name of status
Yellow box: Contents
Speed - According to the size of the number, determines the order in which you perform actions during battle.
Attack - According to the size of the number, the amount of power when pressing the A button during battle.
Defense - According to the size of the number, the amount of defensive power during battle.
Magic Attack - According to the size of the number, the amount of special attack power when pressing the Y button during battle.
Magic Defense - According to the size of the number, the amount of defensive power against the enemies' magical attacks during battle.
Experience points - The experience points earned up to this point from defeating monsters in battle. Once you reach the specified number, you will level up.
Until the next level - Displays the remaining points needed in order to level up.
When a status is displayed along with a column of two numbers, the upper number indicates your foundational (unequipped) ability points, while the lower number displays the added effect upon the foundational ability points when equipping an item.
(Right page)
Level ups and bonuses
When defeating enemies, either in battle or with invincibility stars, you will receive experience points (Characters who did not participate in the battle will receive them as well). When these experience points surpass a certain number, a screen like the one below will be displayed. If you level up, your maximum HP, attack, defense, magic attack and magic defense numerics will climb as well, making you stronger when fighting enemies in battle (Speed is the only only numeric which does not level up.)
Bonus
After the level up numerics screen is displayed, the bonus screen will appear. Here, you can choose to select which status you would like to have grow.
Pow - Increases Attack and Defense
HP - Increases Max HP
S - Increase Magic Attack and Magic Defense
(Left Page)
Viewing and using special skills
How to view the 'special' screen
(Top) Here are the names of the special skills your characters have learned.
(Middle) Here are your current/maximum flower points.
(Bottom) Displays the amount of flower points spent to perform a skill, the skill's effect and explanations for action commands.
How to use special skills
In times that you want to use special skills outside of battle, go to this screen. Skills that can be used will have their names displayed in white. After choosing the skill, please choose who you would like to use it on.
Viewing and equipping
Weapons, armor and accessories will have no effect unless they've been equipped. When you have 4 or more characters in your party, if you move the cursor under the (3) characters, you'll then be able to equip everyone.
(Upper arrow)
If you've chosen a (character's) location you'd like to equip, here, only the items you're able to equip will be displayed in white text.
(Right arrow)
If you set an item you'd like to equip over your currently equipped item, changes to your status will be displayed here.
(Right page)
Viewing important items
Mario and his friends will receive various 'important items'. These perform a function that you will certainly need to use at some point. If you meet someone who could be helpful, no matter where you're at, it may be good to consider the items you're holding on to.
Viewing star pieces
At the beginning, this command is not available. In this game, the star pieces are a very important part of Mario's adventure. Right now, please excuse us as there's nothing more to say...
Viewing the map
Once you receive the map from someone, this command will appear, allowing you to view your map. Mario's present location is marked by a picture of him.
Switching
If Mario's party adds up to 4 or more, this command will appear. Up to 3 can participate in battles. Please use this command to switch them out.
Viewing the battle screen
(Left page)
While in battle, fights are performed in the style of selecting and carrying out commands. Pay attention to how the control inputs have been changed!!
Luigi: Well, we're finally at the battle screen. While fighting, the white numerics that appear are damage while green represents recovery!
(Bottom Left) These symbols become affixed to the character currently able to perform an action. During battle, fighting, defense and other commands are assigned between the A, B, X, Y buttons. When you've chosen one of the commands by pressing a button, press the same button one more time to confirm.
(Right page)
(Top Right) Party members who are participating in battle are displayed here. Their faces are displayed in the circle, which change in response to various conditions. For more information, please read 'Abnormal status' on page 32. The values displayed to the side of the characters are for their current/maximum hit points.
This is a monster. Whether they're in front or behind (other monsters), you can still attack them.
Luigi: Even characters who aren't participating in the battle will get experience points!
About action commands
All attack and defence (action commands) can have their power increased! For more details, please read page 30.
Controls during battle
(Left page)
Battle controls differ from when you're on the field and elsewhere. Better read this carefully!
Crosspad (D-pad)
Use to select between enemies to attack, special skills/items and defensive or escape commands.
Y button - Special Skill
Pressing the Y button will display special skills. After selecting the skill and opponent, press the Y button once more to confirm.
(Top caption) The number of flower points needed to use the selected skill.
(Mid caption) Present and maximum flower points.
(Bottom caption) This is a list of learned skills. Skills you can use are in white.
(Right page)
For battle commands, pressing the same button confirms. Pressing another button cancels.
X button - Item
Using items
Pressing the X button will bring up a list of items on hand. Pressing left/right on the d-pad will turn pages on the list. Select with up and down. When you've made your choice, press the X button once more to decide.
A button - Attack
Pressing the A button will bring up an enemy name and the weapon used to attack with on the bottom right. You can press the d-pad to change the enemy you're attacking. Press the A button once more to decide.
B button - Etc. Defense/Escape
Pressing the B button will bring up Defense/Escape on the lower right. Choose from which one and press the B button to decide. When it displays 'Unable to escape,' you cannot leave that battle.
(Left page)
Important points during battle
If you make use of your action commands, you can knock out even the tough enemies! Go ahead and read these other important points.
Action command
Action commands encompass direct attacks, special skills and defensive strengthening. There are four types of these action commands.
Time Style
Press the button at the right time to make this action command happen. Better get a feel for your timing!
Charge Style
Continue to hold the button and don't release it until the three stars are displayed. Hold on too long and the move will be ineffective!
Consecutive Style
Keep hitting the buttons during this period of continual attack. It's good to get in as many hits as you can, however those 'turbo' controllers won't work!
'Cranking' Style
Keep pressing the D-Pad in various 'cranking'/rotational directions during this period of continual attack. Pressing the d-pad too much will render the attack ineffective.
Defense: If you press the button immediately before receiving an attack, you'll assume a defensive posture. However, there are also instances where you can not defend.
(Right page)
Flower Point consumption
In this game, flower points are attached to the use of skills. Flower points are divided among all the members to use. Be sure to keep an eye on your remaining points!
Bonus Flower
When you've defeated monsters during the battle, there are occasions where you'll receive a bonus flower. Bonus flowers encompass the five types below. Whoever gets one is LUCKY!
HP Max
The character who gets this flower will see their HP restored to the maximum level.
Once Again
The character who gets this flower can continue by getting in another action!
Attack Up
The character who gets this flower will see their attack power increased for the duration of the battle.
Lucky
After winning the battle, you can attempt a bonus game that can double your earned coins and experience points.
Defense Up
The character who gets this flower will see their defensive power increased for the duration of the battle.
(Left Page)
Abnormal Status
Mario and his companions may temporarily come down with the following abnormal statuses (shown below) after being attacked by an enemy. By looking at what your character displays in the circle on the upper left screen, you can discern the type of abnormal status that's occurred. To immediately get better, you'll need refresh juice or other items.
Scarecrow
When you've become a scarecrow, you won't be able to use the A button to attack or the X button for items.
Poison
When you've been poisoned, your HP will gradually decrease.
Silence
You won't be able to use special skills with the Y button.
Sleep
Having gone to sleep, you won't be able to fight until you've woken back up.
Mushroom
Having become a mushroom, you won't be able to do anything. However, your HP will gradually recover.
Fright
Trembling and shaking in fright, both your attack and defense ability are reduced in half.
(Right page)
Characters and data
From this point on, let's introduce you to Mario and his allies for this big adventure! In this major unveiling, we'll also show the various weapons and special abilities they use. Alright, we'll be sure take care of those monsters!
* For a chart with all the special abilities, a card has also been included.
(Left page)
Mario
Everybody knows our hero. With his special jumping ability, Mario's really at it, once again!
Action Commands
Winning with timing
Try pressing the button right before Mario lets out a punch. He'll explode with a double punch!
Get multiple hits!
Mario has a special fire attack. Press the Y button with all your might to release multiple fireballs.
(Right page)
Mario's weapons
Here are all the weapon commands and their timing points.
(Note: The blue panel, called timing, displays pictures to indicate the frame for executing an action command.)
Attack: Punch (No weapons)
Action point and effect: After nearing the enemy, time your action command for right before Mario lets out a punch. If successful, the amount of punches will increase!
Attack: Hammer
Action point and effect: Just before Mario swings the hammer, time your action command. If successful, you'll pull off big damage!
Attack: Shell
Action point and effect: Mario will kick up a shell and send it flying towards an enemy. Right before it hits, time your action command for big damage.
Mario's skills
Name: Jump
Flower (points)/type: 3, timing
Action point and effect: Stomps on one enemy. Perform action command just before stomping.
Name: Fireball
Flower (points)/type: 5, multiple hits
Action point and effect: Throws a fireball at one enemy. When the attack begins, mash on the button!
Name: Super Jump
Flower (points)/type: 7, timing
Action point and effect: Stomps on one enemy with multiple hits. Go for the action command right before jumping on the enemy.
Name: Super Fire
Flower (points)/type: 9, multiple hits
Action point and effect: Throws a large fireball at one enemy. While attack is being performed, mash on the button.
Name: Ultra Jump
Flower (points)/type: 11, timing
Action point and effect: Stomps on multiple enemies with several hits. Time the action command just before stomping the enemies.
Name: Ultra Fire
Flower (points)/type: 14, multiple hits
Action point and effect: Throws one large fireball after another at multiple enemies. While the attack is being performed, mash on the button.
For more on action commands, refer to page 30.
(Left page)
Mallow
A frog, raised by the frog hermit, but bad at jumping... (Hey, do you think he's the real thing?)
Action commands
Aim for good timing!
Mallow's punches aren't very dependable. Right before he lets out a punch, hit the button again for a double punch attack.
Do 'cranks' with the D-pad!
The snowman attack will pelt all the enemies with a hail of snow. While the snow is falling, press the d-pad in a cranking motion to up the damage!
(Right page)
Mallow's weapons
Here are the timing points for all the weapons' action commands.
(Note: The blue panel, called timing, displays pictures to indicate the frame to execute an action command)
Attack: Punch (No weapons)
Action point and effect: After nearing the enemy, time your action command for right before Mallow lets out a punch. If successful, you'll do big damage.
Attack: Stick
Action point and effect: After nearing the enemy, time your action command for right before Mallow beats his stick. If successful, you'll get 2 strikes in.
Attack: Cymbal
Action point and effect: After nearing the enemy, time your action command right before Mallow bangs the cymbals. If successful, you'll do big damage.
Mallow's skills
Name: Electric Shock
Flower (points)/type: 2, timing
Action point and effect: An electric attack that strikes all enemies. Time your action command just before it hits to up the damage to enemies.
Name: Restoration Shower
Flower (points)/type: 2, timing
Action point and effect: Restores the HP of one of your allies. Time your action command just before the restoration numeric appears.
Name: 'What are you thinking?'
Flower (points)/type: 1, timing
Action point and effect: Shows the remaining HP of one enemy. Time your action command just before the spotlight hits the enemy.
Name: Thunderbolt BANG!
Flower (points)/type: 8, timing
Action point and effect: A powerful thunderbolt rains down upon one enemy. Time your action command right before it falls.
Name: Hail of snow
Flower (points)/type: 12, cranking
Action point and effect: Does snow damage to all enemies. While the snow is falling, perform a cranking motion with the d-pad.
Name: Falling Sparkles
Flower (points)/type: 14, timing
Action point and effect: Continuously damages enemies with falling stars. Time your action command just before the stars come down on the enemies.
(Left page)
Geno
Pursuing falling stars, out new hero is dashing, and a skillful gun toter!
Action Commands
Go for timing!
For Geno's weapons, the point for the action command is just before his bullets go flying. If your timing is good, you'll get a one hit KO!
Press to charge!
The Geno beam fires stored energy. Charge until the 3 stars are filled to hit the enemy with full power! Oh yeah, you better not charge too long!
(Right page)
Geno's weapons
Here are all the action command timing point for Geno's weapons.
(Note: The blue panel, called timing, displays pictures to indicate the frame to execute an action commands)
Attack: Punch (No weapons)
Action point and effect: Time your action command for just before Geno sends his hands or arms flying. If successful, you'll do big damage.
Attack: Shot
Action point and effect: Time your action command for just before a bullet shoots from his arm or fingertip. If successful, you'll do big damage.
Geno's skills
Name: Geno Beam
Flower (points)/type: 3, charge
Action point and effect: A beam attack that hits one enemy. Shoots stored energy.
Name: Geno Wave
Flower (points)/type: 4, timing
Action point and effect: Raises the attack power of one ally. Time your action command for the end of the 'Up' animation.
Name: Geno Cutter
Flower (points)/type: 8, timing
Action point and effect: Hits one enemy with a cutting attack. Time your action command for just before the attack hits.
Name: Geno Blast
Flower (points)/type: 12, charge
Action point and effect: An attack that hits all enemies. Shoots stored energy.
Name: Geno Flash
Flower (points)/type: 16, charge
Action point and effect: A powerful light that attacks all enemies. Shoots stored energy.
(Left page)
Koopa
Koopa is usually a thorn on Mario's side, but this time, it looks he'll become an ally. If this is true, you can rest a little easier...
Action commands
'Crank' with the D-pad!
Koopa makes others realize how frightening he is with his 'scare attacks'. Depending on how many cranking motions you make with the d-pad, you'll increase the damage done to enemies.
Get consecutive hits!
A huge mecha kamek comes in for a stomping attack on all the enemies. Until mech kamek has passed through, mash those buttons.
(Right page)
Koopa's weapons
Here are all the timing points for the action commands of these weapons.
(Note: The blue panel, called timing, displays pictures to indicate the frame to execute an action commands)
Attack: Barehanded
Action point and effect: After nearing the enemy, time your action command for right before Koopa's claw attack. If successful, you'll do big damage!
Attack: Bark Bark (Chain Chomp)
Action point and effect: While Koopa is swinging around the chain chomp, time your action command for right before he throws it. If successful, he'll further thrash around after clamping down.
Attack: 'Globe' heave
Action point and effect: While Bowser is carrying Mario, time your action command right before he gets thrown. If successful, you'll do big damage!
Koopa's skills
Name: Attack of Fear
Flower (points)/type: 6, cranking
Action point and effect: A Big Boo dishes damage to all enemies. While Terasa (Boo) is on screen, input movements on the d-pad.
Name: Poison Gas Billow
Flower (points)/type: 10, cranking
Action point and effect: Gives poison damage to all enemies. While the poison gas is being emitted, input movements on the d-pad.
Name: Projecting Impact
Flower (points)/type: 12, timing
Action point and effect: A rock juts out of the ground, attacking one enemy. Time your action command for just before it emerges.
Name: Mech Koopa Press
Flower (points)/type: 16, consecutive hit
Action point and effect: A mech koopa stomps on all the enemies. Keep mashing the buttons as long as he's out there.
(Left page)
What to know about items
Here are some items you'll certainly need while traveling on your adventure. Here, we're only able to introduce just some of them. There are also items you can not buy in stores.
Mushroom
Restores HP. Regular mushrooms restore 30. Super mushrooms restore 80. Take note that you'll find different mushrooms in treasure boxes.
Honey Syrup
Restores 10 flower points. If it's maple syrup, you'll recover 40 points!
Resurrection Drink
Revitalized a character who's been defeated and rendered unable to fight. This not only resurrects the character, but completely restores their HP.
Refresh Juice
During battle, restores any abnormal statues incurred upon a character to normal.
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Holy Water
This sacred water deals damage to monsters like boos and other apparitions.
Fright Ball
This imparts the fright condition on one enemy. They'll be shaking and trembling with their attack and defensive power halved.
Yoshi's Cookie
This calls out Yoshi. You can rely on his power to gobble up an enemy and change it into an item. Even if he makes a mistake, certainly you can forgive him!?
Yoshi Candy
Recovers 100 HP.
Ribbit Ribbit Drink
Completely recovers the HP and Flower Points of your entire party.
For items you've received, use the menu screen to confirm how you'd like to use them.
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One Point Advice (Hints)
If you reach a dead end on your journey, the Frog Hermit of Ribbit Ribbit Lake offers advice to those who seek it.
Frog Hermit: During the game, you should seek my advice at any point you need it. I just want you guys to keep trying, even just a bit harder!
During the game, there will be times where someone is talking and Mario cannot move. When this happens, press the B button to jump. Everyone wants to see Mario jump!
In this game, with everyone using the same flower points to perform special skills, it's of huge importance to increase your maximum flower points. There are two types of flowers. The ones you get from treasure boxes and elsewhere, which will increase your flower points at that instant. The 'flower gifts,' an item, can only be used by opening them in the menu screen. They're good to use any time outside of battle.
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To get to a spot that's too high to climb, you'll have to make a hidden block appear. You can bet this is common knowledge to Mario. Of course in this game, you'll need to use such common sense. However, there's not just hidden blocks, but hidden boards too. Knowing that, in the world...everywhere above your head are treasure boxes you can't see, as they're transparent by nature! If something seems a bit strange, try jumping!
So what do you do when you get on a see-saw but still can't jump high enough? Maybe try jumping on the see-saw from a higher location, which makes sense. Do it this way and you'll go higher, just like that.
Concerning how many experience points you need to reach the next level, do you know it's location in the menu screen? One reason to check is that it'll give you peace of mind in long dungeons. Whenever you get a level up, your HP will be completely restored. Keep the remaining number of experience points in your head. That will come in useful!!
Student of the Frog Hermit: During the second half of the game, I'm sorry to say that the hazards will become more treacherous. Come visit my place with frog coins in hand. Please take advantage of the items you can get with them.
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Advice for achieving the perfect performance in mini games.
Melody Bay
A game where you stomp on tadpole musical notes to create melodies. Hint: The tadpoles are able to teach you.
Doukatei Mountain
A mine cart time-attack race. Keep making use of the speed up mushrooms and carefully use your brakes!
Beetle Race
Gather up a lot of beetles, jumping on them first and foremost. Don't lose sight of the GOLDEN BEETLE!
Tadpole:
"There's a lot of else besides those mini games. Be on a strong lookout for other challenges and you'll get some amazing things! Bye Bye!
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STAFF LIST
Executive Producers
Yamauchi Hiroshi
Mizuno Tetsuo
Producer
Miyamoto Shigeru
Production Supervisor
Sakaguchi Hironobu
Directors
Fujioka Chihiro
Maekawa Yoshihiko
Event Design
Matsubara Keisuke
Matsumura Sei
Kudou Tarou
Battle Design
Hasebe Hiroyuki
Ootashi Kenki(Akita Takashi)
Screenplay Advisors
Tanabe Kensuke
Teshima Atsushi
Main Programmer
Fukaya Bunmei
Battle Programmers
Aoyama Shinichi
Mutou Ryuu
Menu Programmer
Yoshioka Kousei
Graphic Coordinator
Minaba Hideo
Main Character Design
Katou Kiyofumi
Hatae Yuuko
Monster Character Design and Character Supervisor
Kurashima Kazuyuki
C.G. Model Design
Takahashi Nobuyo
Character Advisor
Kotabe Youichi
Visual Effects and Plot Assistance
Mifune Jirou
Map Data Coordinator
Nishi Kenichi
B.G. Map Design
Ueda Akira
Abiru Yuuko
Miyamoto Yuka
Mogi Toshiyuki
Sasaki Yukiko
Battle B.G. Design
Tsutsui Misako
Map Data Coordinate Assistant
Kurihara Toshio
B.G. Map Graphics
Sakaguchi Tomoyoshi
Wagatsuma Yuuki
Music Compose
Shimomura Youko
Sound Engineer
Sugawara Teruaki
Sound Programmer
Suzuki Hidenori
Publicity
Hirata Yuusuke
Maeda Kiyoko
Publicity Assistance
Sakamoto Kouichirou
Translation Coordinator
Itou Aiko
Translation
Marutani Rika
Wada Kiko
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