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 enemies 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 they roll along the tracks in a set path. Two or more Fuzzlers usually appear in a track network, each one going in a separate direction. When Fuzzlers collide, they start moving in the other direction. They can be defeated only with Invincible Mario, White Tanooki Mario, and Lucky Cat Mario.

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 the player activating the "Hurry! Steer the Switchboards!" Cat Shine on Mount Magmeow.

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Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese イモゾー[2]
Imozō
Portmanteau of「芋虫」(imomushi, caterpillar) and possibly a reference to「トゲゾー」(Togezō, Spiny) due to their spiky appearance

German Fuzzler
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Italian Fuzzler[3]
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Spanish Espinoruga
From "espina" (thorn) and "oruga" (caterpillar)

References[edit]

  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.
  3. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia, pag. 225