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|image=[[File:Mr. Game & Watch Octopus Wii U.jpg|250px]] | |image=[[File:Mr. Game & Watch Octopus Wii U.jpg|250px]] | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Octopus | |first_appearance=''[[nwiki:Octopus|Octopus]]'' ([[List of games by date#1981|1981]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]]) | |||
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. | |species=Octopus | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Octopus''' from the [[Game & Watch]] | The '''Octopus''' guards treasure from the diver in its [[nwiki:Octopus|self-titled game]] for the [[Game & Watch]]. It has seldomly appeared in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], mainly just in remakes of ''Octopus'', where it has a role of guarding sunken treasure from the player; if the Octopus grabs the player, the game registers a miss. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Game & Watch Gallery'' series=== | ===''Game & Watch Gallery'' series=== | ||
====''Game & Watch Gallery''==== | ====''Game & Watch Gallery''==== | ||
[[File:PeachGaWG.png|thumb | [[File:PeachGaWG.png|thumb|160px|The Octopus guarding treasure from Mario while [[Princess Peach]] waits in the boat in ''Game & Watch Gallery'']] | ||
In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'', a port of the original ''Octopus'' exists where it is played exactly the same, and so the Octopus's role is the same; however, a remake also exists in which Mario replaces the diver and goes down to steal the Octopus's treasure. Mario, however, | In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'', a port of the original ''[[Octopus (Game & Watch)|Octopus]]'' exists where it is played exactly the same, and so the Octopus's role is the same; however, a remake also exists in which [[Mario]] replaces the diver and goes down to steal the Octopus's treasure. Mario, however, can use his treasure as a weapon by throwing it at the Octopus, stunning whichever arm is hit temporarily. | ||
====''Game & Watch Gallery 4''==== | ====''Game & Watch Gallery 4''==== | ||
In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', another port of the original ''Octopus'' is unlockable and playable, it is a more authentic port than the one seen in ''Game & Watch Gallery''. Another remake also appears; this time the Octopus | In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'', another port of the original ''Octopus'' is unlockable and playable, and it is a more authentic port than the one seen in ''Game & Watch Gallery''. Another remake also appears; this time the Octopus has the ability to change color (orange, green, or blue), and it does so each time Mario earns 200 [[point]]s. Mario can fight it back again by throwing his treasure sack at it, making the Octopus recoil and cry. | ||
The Octopus, or at least its arms, also appears in a sequence that plays if the player selects the game yet does not actually start it. Mario arrives with a bag of loot in one hand and a [[Game Boy Advance]] in another. However, he ends up surrounded by four octopus arms (two on each side) that are menacing him. Trapped, he then calls on a [[Lakitu]] to help him. He then grabs the fishing pole of Lakitu and, trying to hold on, is ultimately forced to drop his belongings, with a crown and gold objects falling out of the loot bag. Finally, each octopus arm retrieves a treasure, including the loot bag itself as well as the GBA. | |||
===''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''=== | ===''WarioWare: Smooth Moves''=== | ||
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
[[File:Octopus Character Screenshot - Super Smash Bros. Brawl.png|thumb|The Octopus in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']] | [[File:Octopus Character Screenshot - Super Smash Bros. Brawl.png|thumb|The Octopus in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']] | ||
The Octopus is the [[Final Smash]] of [[Mr. Game & Watch]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | The Octopus is the [[Final Smash]] of [[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee#Mr. Game & Watch|Mr. Game & Watch]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | ||
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== | ==Appearances in ''Super Mario'' games== | ||
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|''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'' | |''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]'' | ||
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' | |''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' | ||
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|align=center | '''[[Wii]]''' ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | |align=center | '''[[Wii]]''' ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | ||
|''[[Mr. Game & Watch]]'s [[Final Smash]]. He turns into the huge cephalopod that made its debut in the Game & Watch game Octopus. Of course, you can damage enemies by running into them, but you can do more damage by pressing the attack button to extend four arms and launch foes. In the original Octopus game, you had to avoid the octopus while salvaging treasure from the sea.'' | |''[[List of fighters debuting in Super Smash Bros. Melee#Mr. Game & Watch|Mr. Game & Watch]]'s [[Final Smash]]. He turns into the huge cephalopod that made its debut in the Game & Watch game Octopus. Of course, you can damage enemies by running into them, but you can do more damage by pressing the attack button to extend four arms and launch foes. In the original Octopus game, you had to avoid the octopus while salvaging treasure from the sea.'' | ||
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{{NIWA | ==External links== | ||
{{NIWA|SmashWiki=Octopus}} | |||
{{Game & Watch}} | {{Game & Watch}} | ||
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{{SSB4}} | {{SSB4}} | ||
[[Category:Cephalopods]] | [[Category:Cephalopods]] | ||
[[Category:Forms]] | [[Category:Forms]] | ||
[[Category:Characters from other Nintendo games]] | [[Category:Characters from other Nintendo games]] | ||
[[Category:Game & Watch | [[Category:Game & Watch series]] | ||
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[[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | [[Category:Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | ||
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]] | [[Category:Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]] | ||
[[Category:WarioWare: Smooth Moves | [[Category:WarioWare: Smooth Moves characters]] |
Latest revision as of 19:40, February 16, 2024
Octopus | |
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Species | Octopus |
First appearance | Octopus (1981) |
Latest appearance | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018) |
The Octopus guards treasure from the diver in its self-titled game for the Game & Watch. It has seldomly appeared in the Super Mario franchise, mainly just in remakes of Octopus, where it has a role of guarding sunken treasure from the player; if the Octopus grabs the player, the game registers a miss.
History[edit]
Game & Watch Gallery series[edit]
Game & Watch Gallery[edit]
In Game & Watch Gallery, a port of the original Octopus exists where it is played exactly the same, and so the Octopus's role is the same; however, a remake also exists in which Mario replaces the diver and goes down to steal the Octopus's treasure. Mario, however, can use his treasure as a weapon by throwing it at the Octopus, stunning whichever arm is hit temporarily.
Game & Watch Gallery 4[edit]
In Game & Watch Gallery 4, another port of the original Octopus is unlockable and playable, and it is a more authentic port than the one seen in Game & Watch Gallery. Another remake also appears; this time the Octopus has the ability to change color (orange, green, or blue), and it does so each time Mario earns 200 points. Mario can fight it back again by throwing his treasure sack at it, making the Octopus recoil and cry.
The Octopus, or at least its arms, also appears in a sequence that plays if the player selects the game yet does not actually start it. Mario arrives with a bag of loot in one hand and a Game Boy Advance in another. However, he ends up surrounded by four octopus arms (two on each side) that are menacing him. Trapped, he then calls on a Lakitu to help him. He then grabs the fishing pole of Lakitu and, trying to hold on, is ultimately forced to drop his belongings, with a crown and gold objects falling out of the loot bag. Finally, each octopus arm retrieves a treasure, including the loot bag itself as well as the GBA.
WarioWare: Smooth Moves[edit]
The Octopus appears in the microgame Game & Watch Octopus in WarioWare: Smooth Moves in which the player must raise the Wii Remote at the correct time for the diver to escape the Octopus.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
The Octopus is the Final Smash of Mr. Game & Watch in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Appearances in Super Mario games[edit]
Title | Description | Release date | System/format |
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Game & Watch Gallery | Enemy in port of Octopus and remake | 1994 | Game Boy |
Game & Watch Gallery 4 | Enemy in port of Octopus and remake | 2002 | Game Boy Advance |
WarioWare: Smooth Moves | Cameo as enemy in microgame | 2006 | Wii |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Playable character (power-up) | 2008 | Wii |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS | Playable character (power-up) | 2014 | Nintendo 3DS |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Playable character (power-up) | 2014 | Wii U |
Trophy information[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Name | Image | Game | Description |
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Octopus | Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Mr. Game & Watch's Final Smash. He turns into the huge cephalopod that made its debut in the Game & Watch game Octopus. Of course, you can damage enemies by running into them, but you can do more damage by pressing the attack button to extend four arms and launch foes. In the original Octopus game, you had to avoid the octopus while salvaging treasure from the sea. |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
External links[edit]
Game & Watch games | ||
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Super Mario franchise | Donkey Kong (1982, MS) • Mario Bros. (1983, MS) • Mario's Cement Factory (1983, TT/NWS) • Mario's Bombs Away (1983, PS) • Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, MVS) • Super Mario Bros. (1986, CrS | 1987, Sp | 1988, NWS) • Mario the Juggler (1991, NWS) • Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. (2020, CoS) | |
Donkey Kong franchise | Donkey Kong (1982, MS) • Donkey Kong Jr. (1982, NWS | 1983, TT & PS) • Donkey Kong II (1983, MS) • Donkey Kong 3 (1984, MVS) • Donkey Kong Circus (1984, PS) • Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, MVS) | |
Miscellaneous | Green House (1982, MS) | |
MS: Multi Screen • TT: Table Top • PS: Panorama Screen • NWS: New Wide Screen • MVS: Micro VS. System • CrS: Crystal Screen • Sp: Special • CoS: Color Screen |