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Water is a type of game mechanic found in the Mario franchise. It is usually found in beach and underwater levels. While underwater, the main way of moving is by swimming. In some games, there are also ways to travel on water, such as riding on various characters you can find in the game. Common underwater enemies such as Cheep Cheeps and Bloopers are usually found underwater.

Super Mario Bros.
The water mechanic debuts in Super Mario Bros., where it first appears in World 2-2. Underwater enemies such as Bloopers and Cheep Cheeps also make their debut. In this game, the player must press to swim upwards. If the player falls down an underwater pit, they will lose a life. The water mechanic reappears in World 5-2, World 6-2, World 7-2 and World 8-4.

Mario Kart series


Underwater is a game mechanic introduced in Mario Kart 7. When drivers are underwater, their kart's handling, speed and drifting is different than from driving on land. The mechanic also returns in Mario Kart 8, its Nintendo Switch port and Mario Kart Tour. The mechanic can be found on both new and classic courses. Underwater sections can also be found on battle courses. Ramps, Dash Panels and water-based enemies can also be found underwater. While most underwater sections are required to be raced in, some sections are optional; For example,.