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{{about|the jumping move first used in Super Mario 64|a very similar move from the [[Game Boy]] [[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]] and [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]|[[Backflip]]|the forward somersault|[[Roll]]}}
{{about|the jumping move first used in Super Mario 64|a very similar move from the [[Game Boy]] [[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]] and [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]|[[Backflip]]|the forward somersault|[[Roll]]}}
{{quote2|If you [[jump]] while [[crouch]]ing with {{button|wii|Z}}, [[Mario|you]]'ll do a backward somersault! You can go super high!|[[Boards (Super Mario Galaxy)|Board]]|[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]}}
{{quote2|If you [[jump]] while [[crouch]]ing with {{button|wii|Z}}, [[Mario|you]]'ll do a backward somersault! You can go super high!|[[Boards (Super Mario Galaxy)|Board]]|[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]}}
[[File:SM3DL-Mario Backwards Somersault Artwork.png|thumb|250px|Mario performing a Side Somersault in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'']]
 
[[File:SM64Somersault.png|thumb|250px|left|Mario doing a Backwards Somersault in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'']]
[[File:SM64Somersault.png|thumb|250px|left|Mario doing a Backwards Somersault in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'']]
A '''Somersault''' is an advanced type of [[jump]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. It can be done in the 3D platformers and the ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' style of ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. The Somersault travels much higher than a regular jump, so it can be used to reach high places. However, the Somersault expends slightly more time than other forms of jumping. As of now, [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Wario]], [[Yoshi]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Toad]], [[Rosalina]], and [[Toadette]] can use this move. There are two different varieties: the '''Backwards Somersault''' and the '''Side Somersault'''.
The '''Backwards Somersault''' (referred to as '''Backflip''' by [[Prima Games|Prima Game Guides]] and '''Crouch Jump''' on the official ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' website, the ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' manual,<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/manual-WiiU-Super_Mario_3D-World.pdf ''Super Mario 3D World'' manual], pg 17.</ref> and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'') is an advanced type of [[jump]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''; it has been present in every 3D ''Mario'' game since. To do this, the character must jump while [[crouch]]ing. The character jumps high and flips over in midair, moving backwards. The character may chain it to a [[Ground Pound]]. The character can also control the backwards horizontal distance by holding back on the Control Stick.
 
{{anchor|Backwards Somersault}}The Backwards Somersault (referred to as '''Backflip''' by [[Prima Games|Prima Game Guides]] and '''Crouch Jump''' on the official ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' website, the ''Super Mario 3D World'' manual,<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/manual-WiiU-Super_Mario_3D-World.pdf ''Super Mario 3D World'' manual], pg 17.</ref> and ''Super Mario Maker 2'') is one variety of Somersault. To do this, the character must [[crouch]] and then jump. The character flips over in midair, moving backwards. The character may chain it to a [[Ground Pound]]. The character can also control the backwards horizontal distance by holding back on the Control Stick. In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario cannot crouch, but he can do it only if he sprays water, then lets go of the pump while jumping. Doing so creates a blast of water. In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', Luigi spins to slow his descent after performing this move. In ''Super Mario 3D Land'', ''Super Mario 3D World'', and the respective game style in ''Super Mario Maker 2'', this move must be charged up first by crouching, and it can also go straight up and forwards, like the [[Charge jump|Power Squat Jump]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', Mario can do Backward Somersaults continuously if any of the shoulder buttons ({{button|ns|ZL}}, {{button|ns|ZR}}, {{button|ns|L}}, or {{button|ns|R}}) are held. This move is also present in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', working as it did in ''Super Mario 64''.


{{anchor|Side Somersault}}The Side Somersault (referred to as '''Side-flip''' by Prima Game Guides) is the other variety of Somersault, which typically grants a small amount more height than the Backwards Somersault. It is useful when the player wants to immediately jump high to reach high ledges. To use it, the character must run in one direction, then simultaneously turn to run in the other direction and jump. In ''Super Mario Sunshine'', Mario only needs to face in one direction and turn around; therefore, Mario could execute a Side Somersault with almost no space to move. [[Bowser]] uses it in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' as one of his moves in the second battle against Mario. Also, in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Yoshi can Side Somersault.
This move is also present in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', working as it did in ''Super Mario 64'', though it can also go straight up and forwards.


Somersaulting is also possible in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', as part of a [[Trick|trick]]. It is executed by tilting the control stick up or down while pressing {{button|wiiu|R}}/{{button|wiiu|ZR}} after jumping off a ramp.
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', Mario cannot crouch, but he can do it only if he sprays water, then lets go of the pump while jumping. Doing so creates a blast of water.


==Official profiles==
In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', Luigi spins to slow his descent after performing this move.
===''Super Mario Sunshine''===
*'''Instruction booklet description:'''
<blockquote>
''This jump comes in handy when trying to reach places a standard jump can't or for getting above large enemies.''


''In this case, face away from the wall and tilt {{button|gcn|Stick}} to the left.''
In ''Super Mario 3D Land'', ''Super Mario 3D World'', and the respective game style in ''Super Mario Maker 2'', this move must be charged up first by crouching, and it can also go straight up and forwards, like the [[Charge jump|Power Squat Jump]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.


''Immediately tilt {{button|gcn|Stick}} back to the right and press {{button|gcn|A}}.''
In ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', Mario can do Backward Somersaults continuously if any of the shoulder buttons ({{button|ns|ZL}}, {{button|ns|ZR}}, {{button|ns|L}}, or {{button|ns|R}}) are held.
 
''Success!''
</blockquote>


==Official profiles==
===''Super Mario 3D Land''===
===''Super Mario 3D Land''===
*'''North American Website Bio (Side Somersault):''' ''"This move lets Mario do a quick about-face and launch into the air with extra height."''
*'''North American Website Bio:''' ''"Mario charges up kinetic energy when he crouches. Harness it to jump even higher."''
*'''North American Website Bio (Crouch Jump):''' ''"Mario charges up kinetic energy when he crouches. Harness it to jump even higher."''
*'''European Website Bio:''' ''"Press the B Button (or the A Button) while crouching to perform a Crouch Jump. Mario jumps higher than with an ordinary jump."''
*'''European Website Bio (Side Somersault):''' ''"While dashing, push the Circle Pad in the opposite direction and press the B Button (or the A Button) to perform a side somersault. Mario jumps higher than with an ordinary jump."''
*'''European Website Bio (Crouch Jump):''' ''"Press the B Button (or the A Button) while crouching to perform a Crouch Jump. Mario jumps higher than with an ordinary jump."''


==Names in other languages ==
==Names in other languages ==
===Somersault===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|SpaA=Salto Agachado<br>Salto Hacia Atras<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' instruction booklet, Spanish segment</ref>
|SpaA=Salto Agachado<br>Salto Hacia Atras<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' instruction booklet, Spanish segment</ref>
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|KorR=Baek Teombeulling
|KorR=Baek Teombeulling
|KorM=Back Tumbling
|KorM=Back Tumbling
}}
===Side Somersault (Side-flip)===
{{foreign names
|SpaA=Salto Lateral
|SpaAM=Lateral Jump
|SpaE=Voltereta Lateral
|SpaEM=Cartwheel
|FreA=Salto latéral<ref>''Super Mario Galaxy'' instruction booklet, French segment</ref><ref>''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' move pamphlet, French side</ref>
|FreAM=Side Somersault
|Ita=Capriola laterale
|ItaM=Side Somersault
|Jap=横宙返り
|JapR=Yoko chūgaeri<ref>''Super Mario Odyssey (1.2.0)'' Action Guide, Japanese Language</ref>
|JapM=Side Somersault
|Rus=Боковое сальто
|RusR=Bokovoe sal'to
|RusM=Side Somersault
}}
}}



Revision as of 15:50, July 12, 2020

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This article is about the jumping move first used in Super Mario 64. For a very similar move from the Game Boy Donkey Kong and Mario vs. Donkey Kong, see Backflip. For the forward somersault, see Roll.
“If you jump while crouching with Nunchuk Z Button, you'll do a backward somersault! You can go super high!”
Board, Super Mario Galaxy 2
Mario Somersaulting in the air.
Mario doing a Backwards Somersault in Super Mario 64

The Backwards Somersault (referred to as Backflip by Prima Game Guides and Crouch Jump on the official Super Mario 3D Land website, the Super Mario 3D World manual,[1] and Super Mario Maker 2) is an advanced type of jump introduced in Super Mario 64; it has been present in every 3D Mario game since. To do this, the character must jump while crouching. The character jumps high and flips over in midair, moving backwards. The character may chain it to a Ground Pound. The character can also control the backwards horizontal distance by holding back on the Control Stick.

This move is also present in Donkey Kong 64, working as it did in Super Mario 64, though it can also go straight up and forwards.

In Super Mario Sunshine, Mario cannot crouch, but he can do it only if he sprays water, then lets go of the pump while jumping. Doing so creates a blast of water.

In Super Mario 64 DS, Luigi spins to slow his descent after performing this move.

In Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World, and the respective game style in Super Mario Maker 2, this move must be charged up first by crouching, and it can also go straight up and forwards, like the Power Squat Jump from Super Mario Bros. 2.

In Super Mario Odyssey, Mario can do Backward Somersaults continuously if any of the shoulder buttons (ZL, ZR, L, or R) are held.

Official profiles

Super Mario 3D Land

  • North American Website Bio: "Mario charges up kinetic energy when he crouches. Harness it to jump even higher."
  • European Website Bio: "Press the B Button (or the A Button) while crouching to perform a Crouch Jump. Mario jumps higher than with an ordinary jump."

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese バック宙
Bakku chū[5]
Literally "Back air".

French (NOA) Salto arrière[3][4]
Backwards Somersault
Italian Capriola all'indietro
Backwards Somersault
Korean 백 텀블링
Baek Teombeulling
Back Tumbling

Russian Прыжок присев (Super Mario 3D Land)
Pryzhok prisev
Сальто назад (Super Mario Odyssey)
Sal'to nazad

Crouch Jump

Backwards Somersault

Spanish (NOA) Salto Agachado
Salto Hacia Atras[2]
Crouch Jump
Spanish (NOE) Salto Agachado
Voltereta Mortal (SMG/SMG2)
Crouch Jump
Somersault

References

  1. ^ Super Mario 3D World manual, pg 17.
  2. ^ Super Mario Galaxy instruction booklet, Spanish segment
  3. ^ Super Mario Galaxy instruction booklet, French segment
  4. ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 move pamphlet, French side
  5. ^ Super Mario Odyssey (1.2.0) Action Guide, Japanese Language