Battle Mode: Difference between revisions

626 bytes added ,  1 month ago
revert, non-encyclopedic tone
Tag: Mobile edit
(revert, non-encyclopedic tone)
Tag: Manual revert
(33 intermediate revisions by 19 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{redirect|Battle|the type of minigame in the [[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party series]]|[[Minigame#Battle_minigames|Minigame § Battle minigames]]}}
{{redirect|Battle|the type of minigame in the [[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party series]]|[[Minigame#Battle_minigames|Minigame § Battle minigames]]}}
{{about|the mode in the [[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart series]]|the mode in Super Mario Bros. 3|[[Super Mario Bros. 3#2 Player Game|Super Mario Bros. 3 § 2 Player Game]]}}
{{about|the mode in the [[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart series]]|the mode in Super Mario Bros. 3|[[Super Mario Bros. 3#2 Player Game|Super Mario Bros. 3 § 2 Player Game]]}}
[[File:MK8 Deluxe Art - Mario and Inkling.png|thumb|250px|[[Mario]] and [[Inkling|Inkling Girl]] battling each other in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''{{'}}s Balloon Battle mode]]
[[File:MK8 Deluxe Art - Mario and Inkling.png|thumb|250px|[[Mario]] and [[Inkling|Inkling Girl]] battling each other in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''{{'}}s Balloon Battle mode]]
'''Battle Mode''' is a game mode featured in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. It was included as an alternative for regular races in order to add variety. Unlike regular races, Battle Mode takes place in specially designed [[:Category:Battle courses|battle courses]], which are flat, enclosed arenas that are smaller than normal racetracks, but still contain various obstacles, and come in different layouts. An exception is ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', where the battle takes place in select racetracks instead of battle courses. However, ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' returns to the traditional arena-based battle. ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''{{'}}s battle courses are unique in their feature as that they change throughout the battle, either periodically ([[Thwomp Desert]]) or once for all ([[Block Plaza]], [[Delfino Pier]], and [[Chain Chomp Wheel]]). The only course in the game to which this does not apply is [[Funky Stadium]].
'''Battle Mode''' is a game mode featured in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. It was included as an alternative for regular races in order to add variety. Unlike regular races, Battle Mode takes place in specially designed [[:Category:Battle courses|battle courses]], which are flat, enclosed arenas that are smaller than normal racetracks, but still contain various obstacles, and come in different layouts. An exception is ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', where the battle takes place in select racetracks instead of battle courses. However, ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' returns to the traditional arena-based battle. ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''{{'}}s battle courses are unique in their feature as that they change throughout the battle, either periodically ([[Thwomp Desert]]) or once for all ([[Block Plaza]], [[Delfino Pier]], and [[Chain Chomp Wheel]]). The only course in the game to which this does not apply is [[Funky Stadium]].
Line 6: Line 6:
Originally, in the first four games, Battle Mode is only available in multiplayer. Starting in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Battle Mode can be a single player mode with computer players or a multiplayer mode with or without them. Starting with ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', there are usually at least two different battle options.
Originally, in the first four games, Battle Mode is only available in multiplayer. Starting in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Battle Mode can be a single player mode with computer players or a multiplayer mode with or without them. Starting with ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', there are usually at least two different battle options.


Since ''Mario Kart Wii'', Battle Mode has a different countdown sound at the start; instead of the regular beeps heard in normal races, they are replaced by air horns.
Since ''Mario Kart Wii'', Battle Mode has a different countdown sound at the start; instead of the regular beeps heard in normal races, they are replaced by air horns, with the only exception being ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''.


The items that are usable change as well. The [[Bullet Bill]], [[Chain Chomp]], [[Crazy Eight]], and [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]] (except in ''Mario Kart Wii'') do not appear in Battle Mode, and [[Lightning]] also does not appear in Balloon Battle or Coin Runners (both except in ''Mario Kart Wii''). The [[Cape Feather|Feather]] in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' is exclusive to Battle Mode.
The items that are usable change as well. Items such as the [[Bullet Bill]], [[Chain Chomp]], [[Crazy Eight]], and [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]] (except in ''Mario Kart Wii'') do not appear in Battle Mode, and [[Lightning]] also does not appear in Balloon Battle or Coin Runners (both except in ''Mario Kart Wii''). On the other hand, the [[Cape Feather|Feather]] in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' and ''Mario Kart Tour'' is exclusive to Battle Mode.


In all games, the engine class of Battle Mode is fixed to 50cc. An exception is the Renegade Roundup mode from ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' where it is increased to 100cc.
In all games, the engine class of Battle Mode is fixed to 50cc. An exception is the Renegade Roundup mode from ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' where it is increased to 100cc.


Battle Mode was added into ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' in the [[Battle Tour]], in October 2022. Both battle courses currently in the game (namely [[GBA Battle Course 1]] and [[GCN Cookie Land]]) use {{classic-link|SNES|Battle Course 1}}'s music from ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' instead of their original music tracks or renditions thereof.
Battle Mode was added into ''Mario Kart Tour'' in the [[Battle Tour]], in October 2022, where alongside being available as a multiplayer mode, battle courses can also be found as part of [[cup]]s. All battle courses use {{classic-link|SNES|Battle Course 1}}'s music from ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' instead of their original music tracks or renditions thereof.


Though a staple for the series, Battle Mode is absent from the ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' series and ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]''.
Though a staple for the series, Battle Mode is absent from the ''Mario Kart Arcade GP'' series and ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]''.
Line 33: Line 33:
''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' has a few changes to Balloon Battle. For the first time, it can be played in single-player, unlike the previous four games, which require being in multiplayer to play. The player also starts out with one balloon instead of three, and more can be blown by holding {{button|gba|select}} or by blowing into the {{button|DS|Mic}}. There are four balloons in reserve (five in total), and the kart has to be stopped before blowing another balloon. The player can only choose the [[Standard Kart]] in this mode. In this game, there are eight different colors the balloons can be. Those colors are blue, cyan, green, orange, pink, purple, red, and yellow.
''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' has a few changes to Balloon Battle. For the first time, it can be played in single-player, unlike the previous four games, which require being in multiplayer to play. The player also starts out with one balloon instead of three, and more can be blown by holding {{button|gba|select}} or by blowing into the {{button|DS|Mic}}. There are four balloons in reserve (five in total), and the kart has to be stopped before blowing another balloon. The player can only choose the [[Standard Kart]] in this mode. In this game, there are eight different colors the balloons can be. Those colors are blue, cyan, green, orange, pink, purple, red, and yellow.


''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' introduced a lot of changes to Balloon Battle. The match is now timed to three minutes, and the objective is to pop the most balloons within that time limit instead of the traditional last-man-standing setup. The characters are now divided into two teams; free-for-all matches are not available. A new addition to this game is the ability to respawn after losing all balloons; this causes one point to be deducted from the team's total points.
''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' introduced many changes to Balloon Battle. The match is now timed to three minutes, and the objective is to pop the most balloons within that time limit instead of the traditional last-man-standing setup. The characters are now divided into two teams; free-for-all matches are not available. A new addition to this game is the ability to respawn after losing all balloons; this causes one point to be deducted from the team's total points.


''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' allows players to battle in two teams or in a free-for-all match. The time limit of the match is reduced to two minutes, and when losing all balloons, players now lose half of their points instead of a single one as in ''Mario Kart Wii'' (though there is a maximum amount players can lose; players that score 12 points, for instance, will lose fewer than 6 points). In addition, any vehicle can be used for Battle Mode, like in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', and unlike ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''Mario Kart Wii'', which only let players use the [[Standard Kart]] and [[Standard Bike]] in the mode. Like in ''Mario Kart DS'', there are eight different colors the balloons can be. Those colors are black, blue, cyan, green, pink/purple, red, white, and yellow.
''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' allows players to battle in two teams or in a free-for-all match. The time limit of the match is reduced to two minutes, and when losing all balloons, players now lose half of their points instead of a single one as in ''Mario Kart Wii'' (though they can lose up to 3 points; players that score 12 points, for instance, will lose 3 points instead of 6). In addition, any vehicle can be used for Battle Mode, like in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'', and unlike ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''Mario Kart Wii'', which only let players use the [[Standard Kart]] and [[Standard Bike]] in the mode. Like in ''Mario Kart DS'', there are eight different colors the balloons can be. Those colors are black, blue, cyan, green, purple, red, white, and yellow.


''[[Mario Kart 8]]''{{'}}s battles take place on regular racecourses throughout the game alongside the rules changing again: it combines the survival mechanic used in older games and the timed point-based setup of the previous two installments. Players start with three points, and losing a balloon will deduct one point. If all balloons are popped, they are out of the game, but in team mode or multiplayer, players can still participate as a ghost and cannot gain more points. Appearing transparent on the player's screen but invisible to everyone else, they can still use items to harm the other players, and can still win if the player manages to reach enough points prior to losing all balloons. Balloon Battle is the only Battle Mode option available in ''Mario Kart 8''. As a result of some of these modifications, the Battle Mode in ''Mario Kart 8'' has been criticized for the lack of original battle stages.<ref>Mc Shea, Tom (May 15, 2014). [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-kart-8/1900-6415760/ Mario Kart 8 Review]. ''GameSpot''. Retrieved May 22, 2017. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20140624181547/http://www.gamespot.com:80/reviews/mario-kart-8/1900-6415760 Archived] June 24, 2014, 18:15:47 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> In this game, the balloons have the ''Mario Kart'' logo on them.
''[[Mario Kart 8]]''{{'}}s battles take place on regular racecourses throughout the game alongside the rules changing again: it combines the survival mechanic used in older games and the timed point-based setup of the previous two installments. Players start with three points, and losing a balloon will deduct one point. If all balloons are popped, they are out of the game, but in team mode or multiplayer, players can still participate as a ghost and cannot gain more points. Appearing transparent on the player's screen but invisible to everyone else, they can still use items to harm the other players, and can still win if the player manages to reach enough points prior to losing all balloons. Balloon Battle is the only Battle Mode option available in ''Mario Kart 8''. As a result of some of these modifications, the Battle Mode in ''Mario Kart 8'' has been criticized for the lack of original battle stages.<ref>Mc Shea, Tom (May 15, 2014). [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mario-kart-8/1900-6415760/ Mario Kart 8 Review]. ''GameSpot''. Retrieved May 22, 2017. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20140624181547/http://www.gamespot.com:80/reviews/mario-kart-8/1900-6415760 Archived] June 24, 2014, 18:15:47 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> In this game, when playing with no teams, there are twelve different colors the balloons can be. These colors are black, blue, brown, cyan, green, lime, orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. The balloons also have the ''Mario Kart'' logo on them.


''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' changes the Battle Mode rules to the setup last used in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' with new battle arenas and some changes. Just like in ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''Mario Kart 7'', Balloon Battle uses the timed point-based scoring system rather than the last-man-standing formula and can be played either in teams or free-for-all. Each player now starts out with five balloons rather than the traditional three, and losing all balloons halves the player's points, just like in ''Mario Kart 7''. The player respawns with three balloons instead of five. In this game, when playing with no teams, there are twelve different colors the balloons can be. These colors are black, blue, brown, cyan, green, lime, orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Like in ''Mario Kart 8'', the balloons have the ''Mario Kart'' logo on them.
''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' changes the Battle Mode rules to the setup last used in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' with new battle arenas and some changes. Just like in ''Mario Kart Wii'' and ''Mario Kart 7'', Balloon Battle uses the timed point-based scoring system rather than the last-man-standing formula and can be played either in teams or free-for-all. There are also now 1.5 seconds of invincibility frames, unlike the Wii U version. Each player now starts out with five balloons rather than the traditional three, and losing all balloons halves the player's points, regardless of how many points they have. The player respawns with three balloons instead of five. The details of the balloons are the same as in ''Mario Kart 8'' (including the twelve colors).


''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''{{'}}s rendition of balloon battle is similar to that of ''Mario Kart 8''{{'}}'s, where losing all of one's balloon's will result in being eliminated, but there is still a time limit present. In this game, much like how races only have two laps instead of three, players only start with two balloons instead of three in Battle Mode. Once a player loses all of their balloons, their kart will be put on a [[Lift]] that circles the perimeter of the stage. When the player hits an item box, they can still throw items at opponents from offstage. This is only possible for the player themselves in multiplayer, as the match automatically ends when the player is eliminated in single-player. Like in ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''Mario Kart 7'', there are eight different colors the balloons can be. These colors are blue, cyan, green, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow.
''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''{{'}}s rendition of Balloon Battle is similar to that of ''Mario Kart 8''{{'}}s, where losing all of one's balloons will result in being eliminated, but there is still a time limit present. In this game, much like how races only have two laps instead of three, players only start with two balloons instead of three in Battle Mode. Once a player loses all of their balloons, their kart will be put on a [[Lift]] that circles the perimeter of the stage. When the player hits an [[Item Box]], they can still throw items at opponents from offstage. This is only possible for the player themselves in multiplayer, as the match automatically ends when the player is eliminated in single-player. Like in ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''Mario Kart 7'', there are eight different colors the balloons can be. These colors are blue, cyan, green, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow.
{{br}}
{{br}}


Line 57: Line 57:


''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' changes the rules to those of a normal Balloon Battle, but with the only items being Bob-ombs. The limit of Bob-ombs a player can hold is still ten. The distance a player throws a Bob-omb forwards depends on how long they hold the button.
''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' changes the rules to those of a normal Balloon Battle, but with the only items being Bob-ombs. The limit of Bob-ombs a player can hold is still ten. The distance a player throws a Bob-omb forwards depends on how long they hold the button.
While this mode doesn't exist in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', one of the rulesets for Balloon Battle in all three games is to use only Bob-ombs. In ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', this also applies to [[Double Bob-ombs]], [[Bob-omb Cannon]], and [[Giga Bob-omb]].


===Shine Runners===
===Shine Runners===
Line 62: Line 64:


===Coin Runners===
===Coin Runners===
Coin Runners (known as '''Coin Battle''' in the British English version of ''Mario Kart 7'') is a battle option that appears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. Similarly to Shine Runners, [[coin]]s are scattered across the arena. Teams or players have to collect the most coins before time runs out to win. Players lose coins they have obtained if they get hit by items. In ''Mario Kart 7'' only, a maximum of 10 coins can be collected at a time. Unlike in normal races, these coins do not count towards the total number of coins the player has collected in their stats. In ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', on [[Urchin Underpass]], coins are replaced with [[cash]].
Coin Runners (known as '''Coin Battle''' in the British English version of ''Mario Kart 7'') is a battle option that appears in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. Similarly to Shine Runners, [[coin]]s are scattered across the arena. Teams or players have to collect the most coins before time runs out to win. Players lose coins they have obtained if they get hit by items. In ''Mario Kart 7'' only, a maximum of 10 coins can be collected at a time and they also do not count towards the total number of coins the player has collected in their stats. In ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', on [[Urchin Underpass]], coins are replaced with [[cash]].


===Renegade Roundup===
===Renegade Roundup===
Line 195: Line 197:
|Dut=Gevechtsstand
|Dut=Gevechtsstand
|DutM=Battle Mode
|DutM=Battle Mode
|Fra=Mode bataille
|Fre=Mode bataille
|FraM=Battle Mode
|FreM=Battle Mode
|Ger=Kampfmodus
|Ger=Kampfmodus
|GerM=Battle Mode
|GerM=Battle Mode
Line 226: Line 228:
|Dut=Ballongevecht
|Dut=Ballongevecht
|DutM=Balloon Battle
|DutM=Balloon Battle
|Fra=Bataille de ballons
|Fre=Bataille de ballons
|FraM=Balloon Battle
|FreM=Balloon Battle
|Ger=Ballonschlacht
|Ger=Ballonschlacht
|GerM=Balloon Battle
|GerM=Balloon Battle
Line 250: Line 252:
|JapM=Take the Shine
|JapM=Take the Shine
|ChiS=给我! 太阳之力
|ChiS=给我! 太阳之力
|ChiSR=Gěiwǒ! Tàiyáng zhī
|ChiSR=Gěiwǒ! Tàiyáng Zhī
|ChiSM=Give me! Shine
|ChiSM=Give me! Shine
|ChiT=給我! 太陽之力
|ChiT=給我! 太陽之力
|ChiTR=Gěiwǒ! Tàiyáng zhī
|ChiTR=Gěiwǒ! Tàiyáng Zhī
|ChiTM=Give me! Shine
|ChiTM=Give me! Shine
|Dut=Zonnestrijd
|Dut=Zonnestrijd
|DutM=Shine Fight
|DutM=Shine Fight
|Fra=Capture de soleil
|Fre=Capture de soleil
|FraM=Shine Capture
|FreM=Shine Capture
|Ger=Insignien-Diebstahl
|Ger=Insignien-Diebstahl
|GerM=Shine Theft
|GerM=Shine Theft
Line 280: Line 282:
|JapR=Dokkan! Bomuhei
|JapR=Dokkan! Bomuhei
|JapM=Boom! Bob-omb
|JapM=Boom! Bob-omb
|Chi=爆炸! 炸彈兵
|ChiS=爆炸! 炸弹兵
|ChiR=Bàozhà! Zhàdàn Bīng
|ChiSR=Bàozhà! Zhàdàn Bīng
|ChiM=Explosion! Bob-omb
|ChiSM=Explosion! Bob-omb
|ChiT=爆炸! 炸彈兵
|ChiTR=Bàozhà! Zhàdàn Bīng
|ChiTM=Explosion! Bob-omb
|Dut=Bob-omb-bende
|Dut=Bob-omb-bende
|DutM=Bob-omb Mess
|DutM=Bob-omb Mess
|Fra=Bob-ombs à gogo
|Fre=Bob-ombs à gogo
|FraM=Bob-ombs Galore
|FreM=Bob-ombs Galore
|Ger=Bob-omb-Wurf
|Ger=Bob-omb-Wurf
|GerM=Bob-omb Toss
|GerM=Bob-omb Toss
Line 334: Line 339:
|Dut=Muntengevecht
|Dut=Muntengevecht
|DutM=Coin Battle
|DutM=Coin Battle
|Fra=Bataille de pièces
|Fre=Bataille de pièces
|FraM=Coin Battle
|FreM=Coin Battle
|Ger=Münzenjäger
|Ger=Münzenjäger
|GerM=Coin Hunter
|GerM=Coin Hunter
Line 357: Line 362:
|JapR=Pakkun VS Supai
|JapR=Pakkun VS Supai
|JapM=Piranhas vs. Spies
|JapM=Piranhas vs. Spies
|ChiS=吞食花VS间谍
|ChiS=吞食花 VS 间谍
|ChiSR=Tūnshí Huā VS Jiàndié
|ChiSR=Tūnshí Huā VS Jiàndié
|ChiSM=Piranhas vs. Spies
|ChiSM=Piranhas vs. Spies
Line 365: Line 370:
|Dut=Boevenjacht
|Dut=Boevenjacht
|DutM=Crook Hunt
|DutM=Crook Hunt
|Fra=Traque sur la piste
|Fre=Traque sur la piste
|FraM=Tracking the Trail
|FreM=Road Pursuit (''Chase on the road'')
|Ger=Räuber und Gendarm
|Ger=Räuber und Gendarm
|GerM=Cops and Robbers
|GerM=Cops and Robbers
Line 399: Line 404:
[[Category:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]
[[Category:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]
[[it:Modalità battaglia]]
[[it:Modalità battaglia]]
[[de:Schlacht-Modus]]
7,240

edits