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==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Yoshi'' series=== | ===''Yoshi'' series=== | ||
The | The Flutter Jump first was shown during the events of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and was featured as a unique trait of the Yoshi species. The move allows the Yoshis to move through the air for a short time, aiding them on their quest to reunite [[Baby Mario]] with [[Baby Luigi|his brother]]. Its mechanics then were adapted for all of the following ''Yoshi'' series platformers. | ||
===''Mario'' series=== | ===''Mario'' series=== | ||
====''Super Mario 64 DS''==== | ====''Super Mario 64 DS''==== | ||
The | The Flutter Jump reappears during ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', were it can be used by a character other than Yoshi for the first time, namely Luigi. By using the Flutter Jump, the player can time Luigi's jumps more properly, giving him an advantage in situations that require precise jumps. | ||
====''Super Mario Sunshine''==== | ====''Super Mario Sunshine''==== | ||
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====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''==== | ====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''==== | ||
Another variation of the | Another variation of the Flutter Jump appears in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. It serves as the field ability of Mario's [[Yoshi Kid|Yoshi partner]] and while riding on him, he can use it to reach ledges that cannot be reached with a normal jump. The ability is similar to [[Parakarry]]'s move in the [[Paper Mario|previous game]]. | ||
====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''==== | ====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''==== | ||
The | The Flutter Jump makes a reappearance in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. During the game, Mario and Luigi can obtain the ability to use the Flutter Jump by equipping a certain [[badge]]. | ||
====''Ner Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ====''Ner Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ||
[[Image:YellowToadLightBlueYoshi.jpg|thumb|100px|left|[[Light Blue Yoshi|Yoshi]] uses the ''' | [[Image:YellowToadLightBlueYoshi.jpg|thumb|100px|left|[[Light Blue Yoshi|Yoshi]] uses the '''Flutter Jump''' while carrying [[Yellow Toad]].]] | ||
The most recent appearance of the | The most recent appearance of the Flutter Jump was in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' which features the special jump technique as a characteristic of the Yoshi species again. Apart from that, Ludwig Von Koopa is shown utilizing a Flutter Jump technique during his two boss battle appearances. It is possible that Ludwig's ability is an advanced version of the Flutter Jump, since he is able to execute it multiple times in a row without descending or touching the ground. | ||
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
The | The Flutter Jump appears in all three installments of the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.'' franchise]], again as a move exclusive to Yoshi. The Flutter Jump serves as Yoshi's mid-air jump and covers the greatest distance of all the other mid-air jumps to compensate for the fact that Yoshi lacks a significant recovery move. | ||
[[Category:Special Moves]] | [[Category:Special Moves]] | ||
[[Category:Yoshi Special Moves]] | [[Category:Yoshi Special Moves]] | ||
[[Category:Jumps]] | [[Category:Jumps]] | ||
Revision as of 01:10, December 18, 2009
The Flutter Jump is a characteristic jump technique used by various characters throughout the Mario series and the Yoshi series. It can be used to prolong descending after a jump and to keep a character airborne temporarily. The Flutter Jump has a distinctive appearance and is executed by rapidly moving one's legs and in some cases one's arms as well, until the character starts to float and "walk" on air. This technique can be utilized to reach remote locations, or simply to rescue a character from a Bottomless Pit.
The Flutter Jump was first used by Yoshi and seemed like an ability exclusively available for their species alone, similar to the Ground Pound. During the different installments however, other characters were shown to be able to perform a Flutter Jump, such as Luigi or Ludwig Von Koopa.
History
Yoshi series
The Flutter Jump first was shown during the events of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and was featured as a unique trait of the Yoshi species. The move allows the Yoshis to move through the air for a short time, aiding them on their quest to reunite Baby Mario with his brother. Its mechanics then were adapted for all of the following Yoshi series platformers.
Mario series
Super Mario 64 DS
The Flutter Jump reappears during Super Mario 64 DS, were it can be used by a character other than Yoshi for the first time, namely Luigi. By using the Flutter Jump, the player can time Luigi's jumps more properly, giving him an advantage in situations that require precise jumps.
Super Mario Sunshine
Along with Yoshis which can be used by Mario as a mount, the Flutter Jump ability returns in Super Mario Sunshine. It can be used after every jump of Yoshi's Triple Jump to extend its covered distance. Super Mario Sunshine featured the first appearance of the Flutter Jump in a Mario series game based on release date order.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Another variation of the Flutter Jump appears in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. It serves as the field ability of Mario's Yoshi partner and while riding on him, he can use it to reach ledges that cannot be reached with a normal jump. The ability is similar to Parakarry's move in the previous game.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
The Flutter Jump makes a reappearance in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. During the game, Mario and Luigi can obtain the ability to use the Flutter Jump by equipping a certain badge.
Ner Super Mario Bros. Wii
The most recent appearance of the Flutter Jump was in New Super Mario Bros. Wii which features the special jump technique as a characteristic of the Yoshi species again. Apart from that, Ludwig Von Koopa is shown utilizing a Flutter Jump technique during his two boss battle appearances. It is possible that Ludwig's ability is an advanced version of the Flutter Jump, since he is able to execute it multiple times in a row without descending or touching the ground.
Super Smash Bros. series
The Flutter Jump appears in all three installments of the Super Smash Bros. franchise, again as a move exclusive to Yoshi. The Flutter Jump serves as Yoshi's mid-air jump and covers the greatest distance of all the other mid-air jumps to compensate for the fact that Yoshi lacks a significant recovery move.
