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Rykitu
Artwork of Lakitu from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
Full name Ryker [CLASSIFIED] [CLASSIFIED]
Species Lakitu
First appearance September 25th, 2024 (Super Mario Wiki), July 25th, 2009 (Real life)
Latest appearance Today
Portrayed by Himself
Latest portrayal Himself
Member of The Super Mario Wiki
Affiliation(s) Both the Mushroom Kingdom and Bowser's army!
“Gummy Krabby Patties are a five course meal but they don't taste like Diddy Kong!”
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Artwork of Lakitu from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
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George Washingtoad
The "HellValleySkyTree" texture visible in the background of Shiverburn Galaxy and the Pull Star part of Grandmaster Galaxy from Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Mario thinking
Koopa Troopa and Goomba
Mario doing a thumbs-up.
Artwork of a Super Mushroom from New Super Mario Bros.; also reused for the Dash Mushroom in Mario Kart Wii.
Kootie Pie partially frozen in a block of ice in Super Mario World.
Mario clapping from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
VHS cover of Super Mario Bros.: Peach-hime Kyūshutsu Dai Sakusen!
Kung Fu Lakitu poster from GBA Ribbon Road.
The Fun Factory.
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Toads dancing in happiness

Hey! Thanks for visiting my userpage! I'm Rykitu. I'm a media enthusiast who specializes in the Mario and Donkey Kong franchises. You may know me from my discoveries regarding Banpresto arcade machines or my countless edits on List of characters and List of advertisements.

Besides my edits on lists, I mostly add information from obscure, forgotten, or ignored pieces of Mario media that no one would think of documenting.

Also, for those wondering how to pronounce my name, it is R-eye-kit-2. Or R-eye-key-2 depending on how you pronounce "Lakitu". I prefer the former, but you pronounce it the way you like to pronounce it.

My history with the Mario franchise

My interest for the Super Mario series started what I believe to be the day Super Mario Run was releasing. When my dad downloaded the game and I played it nonstop. I even got him to pay the 10$ for the rest of the game. Eventually for Christmas I asked for a Wii (which I mistaken for a Wii U much like everyone else did), Super Mario Maker and Super Mario 3D World. All of which I never got, likely because the Nintendo Switch was already out. But I didn't understand what consoles were at the time. After that, I slowly lost interest, until 2020 when I got back into the franchise. And when I get into a franchise, I typically see if it has a wiki and start browsing it. Which led me to the infamous fandom wiki. I browsed there for a few months until someone posted NSFW artwork of Max & Ruby (no, I kid you not. I am not sure how that even slipped through with their intense moderation). Which had me leaving that wiki in favor of this one. And after browsing this for a few years, I became a member. I really like it here, everyone is really nice, and we all share our special interest in the red plumber. This is, in my opinion, the greatest fan wiki on the entire internet. And it is an honor to be apart of it.

Mario characters that need to be in the next Smash Bros. or else we riot

These are Mario characters that I like or find funny for no reason.

Characters that should not be in Smash Bros. and if they get in it would be a huge wasted slot. More so than the constant anime swordfighters

These are characters that I do not like and wish for them to step on a LEGO.

Pages I've created

These are the pages on the wiki I have created. You're welcome. Does not include talk pages, disambiguation pages, categories, or files.

These are pages I was involved in the creation of, but not the entire page.

And here is my userspace pages

Proposals I've started

These are the proposals that I've started for rules to be enforced, or to stop from being enforced.

Rykitu's never ending to-do list

Currently working on

Want to work on

These are things I want to work on, but not now due to either procrastination or busy with projects in the above section.

Procrastination On hiatus

This project is dead until I have motivation in finishing it.

List of Mario games I've played

The following is a list of Mario games I've played in one way or another.

Game Platform Comments
Donkey Kong - cabinet side art Arcade Ok-ish platformer. Mario not being able to jump very high and take fall damage is an interesting concept, but there are a lot of jumps you would make where you think you'll be fine, when you aren't.
Donkey Kong Jr - cabinet side art Arcade Same thing with the above, except this game is harder.
Arcade flyer for Mario Bros. Arcade Really fun with other people, ok if you're alone.
North American box art for Donkey Kong on the Nintendo Entertainment System NES You basically have no reason to play again as soon as DK falls to his doom.
North American box art for Donkey Kong Jr. on the Nintendo Entertainment System NES Same problem as NES DK but you get more stages and it's more unique.
North American box art for Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Entertainment System NES Same thoughts as Arcade version. But playing it over and over again does get repetitive after some time.
The cabinet artwork for Donkey Kong 3. Arcade Found the game, but pointing the joystick up didn't work. Therefore, I don't have an opinion as of now. Although I bet it isn't much different from its NES counterpart.
North American box art for Donkey Kong Jr. Math NES Bad
North American front cover of Pinball NES I played this game before I played actual pinball. And when I did, I kept spamming the flippers and I failed. So not only is this game a LIAR, but it also poorly simulates pinball. I know this game released over 40 years ago, but even if pinball fans were to play this back than, I don't think they would've enjoyed it.
North American box art of Donkey Kong 3 on the Nintendo Entertainment System NES I understand why this game flopped. Not because it's bad, but because the genre completely shifted to every other arcade game ever. I'm personally not a fan of shooting games, and this, is a shooting game.
Wrecking Crew NES cover NES Ok, but not good enough for me to willingly complete all 100 phases.
United States box art for Super Mario Bros. NES Great time-killer. But the controls aged horribly.
Arcade flyer for VS. Super Mario Bros. VS. System Fun and frustrating. Pretty much the same thoughts as the above.
International box art for Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, from Nintendo Switch Online Famicom Disk System This game has a bad reputation just because it's hard. I personally think of it the same way as SMB1, just maybe play this instead if you're tired of seeing 1-1 for the 50th time.
Box art of Donkey Kong Classics. NES Two mediocre games in one makes for a meh game.
North American box art for Super Mario Bros. 2 NES This is extremely underrated. A fun gameplay element AND unique bosses? Truly an improvement over SMB1, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder boss-wise. Those who criticize the game because it's a reskin of Doki Doki Panic have not played the game.
North American box art for Super Mario Bros. 3 NES Great game, just make sure to play a version with save states.
North American box art for Alleyway Game Boy Pretty fun, but repetitive overtime.
North American box art for Super Mario Land Game Boy I feel the same about this as SMB1. But maybe a tad bit better as it is very unique.
North American box art for Tetris on Game Boy Game Boy Very addictive. Completely understand why it became the best-selling game for awhile.
North American box art for Tetris on Game Boy NES Same idea, but in color. Only including this here because it is on List of games.
North American box art for Dr. Mario on NES NES Not skilled enough to get past around the 5th level.
North American box art for Dr. Mario on Game Boy Game Boy Same idea, but no color. Why?
North American box art for Super Mario World SNES I like all the secrets this game has. As well as the Cape Feather, and of course, Yoshi. Prefer this over SMB3.
North American box art for NES Open Tournament Golf NES Meh.
North American box art for Yoshi on the Nintendo Entertainment System NES Addictive, but not as addictive as Tetris.
Super Mario Bros. Mushroom World pinball machine full view. Arcade Yes. I played one of the 519 copies of this game in the world. Even though I sucked at it (because my only experience with pinball was Pinball on the NES) I did enjoy it and the soundtrack is fantastic (probably because of the games soundfont). I played this on my trip to Las Vegas, which was an absolute disaster. This simple pinball game is the only positive thing I have to say about the city besides the architecture and a Dairy Queen that still has an Orange Julius collaboration. I'm good at Pinball now thanks to a Star Wars pinball machine at Costco, but I definitely won't return to Las Vegas just to play Mushroom World.
North American box art for Mario Paint SNES As an artist myself, (not a good one, but an artist none the less) this is more of a novelty than an art tool. When you draw lines at a moderate pace, there will still be gaps the paint can get through, so you have to go slow. Like, really slow. Which is kind of annoying! I also haven't gotten the hang of the music mode yet either.
Super Mario Kart North American box art SNES The SMB1 of Mario Kart. Good, but the controls are horrible.
North American box art for Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins Game Boy Really fun and underrated. Leagues better than SML1
North American box art for Yoshi's Cookie on the Nintendo Entertainment System NES More addictive then Yoshi, but not as addictive as Tetris.
North American box art for Super Mario All-Stars SNES Great collection of remastered NES games. But it's overshadowed by a better version with an extra game.
North American box art of Wario's Woods for the Nintendo Entertainment System NES I liked this game! Even though it's literally impossible after you beat Fake Wario.
North American box art for Donkey Kong on Game Boy Game Boy A great and super underrated game. This took way too long to release on NSO.
North American box art for Donkey Kong Country SNES I enjoyed this one! I liked the mechanics, controls, the characters, a lot about it is really good! My only complaint is the locations of the bonus rooms that are required for 100% completion.
Wario's Woods (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) box art SNES I think this game is fun. I just wish I didn't play on mobile.
Tetris & Dr. Mario box art SNES Fun collection of addictive puzzle games.
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World PAL box art SNES Better then the original Super Mario All-Stars in everyway all because of Super Mario World. Remember playing this on Delta emulator before I deleted it because of a certain game that is ahead...
North American box art for Mario's Picross Game Boy It's pretty good. Although sometimes it feels like a complete guessing game.
North American box art for Donkey Kong Land Game Boy Why did they think it was a good idea to port one of the most graphically impressive SNES games to a portable console that can't display color?
North American box art of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island SNES It's decent. The game lasts way too long in my opinion. And I like long games, but if I don't find it enjoyable most of the time, I want it to end. There are also too many levels that are just mazes, and those aren't fun.
Box art for Mario's Super Picross SNES I feel the same way about this game as I do with Mario's Picross.
North American box art for Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest SNES Same as DKC1, but the 100% conditions are ridiculous. But that can be said for all the classic DKC games.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars boxart SNES I really tried to give the RPG games a shot, sometimes I find them fun at the beginning, but they always bring in new mechanics I'm not a fan of. Therefore, don't expect me to say much about these.
North American box art of Super Mario 64. Nintendo 64 Yet another great game. Every time I replay it, I always find fun.
North American box art for Mario Kart 64 Nintendo 64 Definitely the improvement over SMK, but the rubber banding in this game is insane.
Boxart of Game & Watch Gallery. Game Boy Eh.
Japanese boxart for Super Mario 64 (rumble pack) Nintendo 64 Worse then the original because I can't BLJ.
North American box art for Yoshi's Story Nintendo 64 The only reason this is on this list is because I played it for long enough for me to consider this something I played. Even though I haven't played it long enough to have an opinion.
Box art of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Classics version of Wrecking Crew '98. This version replaces the registered trademark symbols (®) in the game logo and Super Famicom logo with trademark symbols (™) SNES They turned a ok time-killer into a confusing puzzle game.
North American boxart for Mario Party Nintendo 64 I tried to play this game with my family, who's only party game they would play was Superstars. They did not like it. I think it is ok, but good luck beating Tug-O-War without getting a blister or loosing your mind!
North American boxart of Super Smash Bros. Nintendo 64 This is a good fighting game. I still have no idea how I beat the story mode in one go.
North American box art for Game & Watch Gallery 3 Game Boy Color It's pretty fun. Better then G&WG1 because I played it on a more professional console.
North American box art for Super Mario Bros. Deluxe Game Boy Color Just play All-Stars. Unless You vs. Boo is your thing.
North American box art for Wario Land 3 Game Boy Color I understand why people like this series. It's just not for me.
North American box art for Mario Tennis on Nintendo 64 Nintendo 64 Ok.
North American box art for Paper Mario Nintendo 64 This is the RPG I got the farthest in. Maybe I'll try it again someday.
North American box art for Super Mario Advance Game Boy Advance Great remaster of a remaster.
Box art for Dr. Mario 64 Nintendo 64 I am not used to using arrow buttons on controllers with joysticks.
The North American box art for Mario Kart: Super Circuit. Game Boy Advance It's Super Mario Kart, but better
North American box art for Wario Land 4 Game Boy Advance Much better than Wario Land 3. Pretty fun.
North American box art for Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 Game Boy Advance Another good remaster that puts the Dragon Coins to good use and gives the Galoomba's sunglasses.
North American box art for Super Mario Sunshine. Nintendo GameCube Extremely difficult to the point I don't like it. The Lost Levels had a reason to be difficult. This is just unfair.
North American box art for Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 Game Boy Advance Same as the SNES version.
The North American Box Art for WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! Game Boy Advance This game is fantastic! I like the game's concept and the characters are great!
North American box art for Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Game Boy Advance The best advance game when it comes to improving the original.
North American box art of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Game Boy Advance Got to the Beanbean Kingdom, and that is where my save file is left off.
Box art of New Super Mario Bros. Nintendo DS This game is probably really good. But I played it in the worst way possible! I got the ROM from Emugames.net (which I've used before and was safe), but after playing for awhile, I realized that my phone was heating up and my battery was going down and when I plugged it in, it was still going down and I had to delete the game. The battery went back to normal afterwards. DO NOT USE EMUGAMES.NET FOR ROMS! ITS NO LONGER SAFE!
Boxart for Super Mario Galaxy. Wii I didn't grow up in the Wii era, so when I played this game in 3D All-Stars I didn't enjoy it as much as other people did. Mario moves too slow in my opinion. Still a good game though.
Mario Kart Arcade GP DX title screen Arcade It's ok. Announcer is kind of annoying, and the controls for turning are terrible.
Super Mario Maker box art Wii U I played this game as a demo in a museum. But I was so young and trash at console games so I don't have an opinion.
Luigi's Mansion Arcade machine Arcade I might try the Luigi's Mansion series one day, but for now this is my only experience. And it is ok.
Icon of Super Mario Run, as of version 3.0.4. iOS/Android My first Mario game! It's ok looking back.
North American box art of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Nintendo Switch Great multiplayer game! It's what a Mario Kart should be.
Super Mario Odyssey - final box art Nintendo Switch The best 3D Mario.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Nintendo Switch boxart Nintendo Switch The Captain Toad levels in 3D World are ok. Does this mean an entire game centered around Captain Toad levels should be made? NO!
Boxart for Super Mario Party. Nintendo Switch They were WAY too generous in this one.
North American cover art of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Switch I'm not that good at it (I mostly main Captain Falcon and Falcon Punch and Falcon Kick everyone to varying degrees of success) but I do see why people enjoy it. Even if I do suck, I enjoy it. Just wish they didn't make like 30% of the roster anime swordfighters.
New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe boxart Nintendo Switch This game is overhated. The only reason people hate this is because they were tired of the NSMB series. I think it's fine.
Super Mario Maker 2 boxart Nintendo Switch I played this game to death when I got my switch. Very fun, but a bit too limiting.
North American box-art for Super Mario 3D All-Stars Nintendo Switch This game is the only reason I got to play Galaxy and Sunshine. Those are good, but after playing the SM64 remake, I can see why people hate it.
Final North American box art for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Nintendo Switch Just like Super Mario Bros. 2, 3D World is very underrated. I love the gameplay of a linear 3D Mario. ON THE OTHER HAND, Bowser's Fury is EXTREMELY overrated. Not saying its bad, I just think its ok. Not a fan of Bowser showing up for about a minute just to make things harder for me if I'm trying to get a shine. Also, I refuse to believe this game is mainline. Those who do are Bowser's Fury enjoyers who just won't shut up about a game that is just alright and nothing more.
North American box art for WarioWare: Get It Together! Nintendo Switch Out of the two WarioWare games I've played, this is the best one. I like the idea of playing as all the different characters and them having different strengths and weaknesses (except for the characters that require rings to maneuver). The microgames are also pretty solid.
Box art for the North American version of Mario Party Superstars Nintendo Switch Better then Super Mario Party in every way.
Final North American box art for Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch Wonderful game!
Icon for LEGO Super Mario Goal Skybox Italia I technically didn't play this game, but I DID play Pongoal, which was a reskinned version of this game without the Mario theming so it counts in my opinion. The controls are very unresponsive, which brings this Pong clone down a lot.
Box art for Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Great puzzle game! Reminds me of those puzzle-based Flash games you would find on CoolMathGames or ABCya but turned into a platformer. Now when are they going to remake DK94?
The North American box art for Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. Nintendo Switch I was immensely disappointed when I found out this game wasn't a proper championship. Still an ok game though.
American box art for Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch Better then Superstars, but when you're in a family who wants to play Party Mode and not the other modes, unlocking things aren't good.
North American box art for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, as localized for the United States and Latin America, featuring the Entertainment Software Rating Board age rating in the Spanish language. Nintendo Switch Pretty good, from what I've played of it.
North American box art for Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 This game I feel like is too experimental. Free roaming is pretty good. But I do wish the controls had some improvement and the character roster had more returning picks than random Mario enemies they picked out of a hat.
The official box art of Donkey Kong Bananza with Pauline replacing Odd Rock Nintendo Switch 2 Just like the two games above, I only played this as a demo. And it's pretty great!

Mario trivia barely anybody knows about

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