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{{about|the vine-like plants|the [[Brothers Bear]] with the same name|[[Bramble (character)]]}}
{{about|the vine-like plants|the [[Brothers Bear|Brother Bear]] with the same name|[[Bramble (character)]]}}
{{Distinguish|Bramball}}
{{Distinguish|Bramball}}
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|title=Bramble
|title=Bramble
|image=[[File:DKC2 Bramble.png]]<br>Brambles, as seen in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
|image=[[File:DKC2 Bramble.png]]<br>Brambles, as seen in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
|sub_species=
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|related=
|comparable=
|notable=
|notable=
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Party 10]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2015|2015]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
}}
}}
'''Brambles''' are a spiked vine-like plant primarily found in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]].
In the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], '''Brambles''' appear as a spiked vine-like plant, generally within the platforming games. The first ''Super Mario'' game that brambles appear in is ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Additionally, bramble-like vines appear as the stalks for many [[Piranha Plant]]s, such as [[Naval Piranha]], [[Spiny Piranha Plant]]s, [[Prickly Piranha Plant]]s, and [[Piranha Creeper]]s.
 
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:DKC2 Brambles.png|thumb|right|The Bramble scenery in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'']]
[[File:DKC2 Brambles.png|thumb|The Bramble scenery in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'']]
The first appearance of Brambles is in the game, ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Here, they are an obstacle featured prominently in several levels and also in several bonus stages. The theme for bramble-based levels is referred to as "Stickerbush Symphony" by the official soundtrack and "Stickerbrush Symphony" by the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake. An arranged version called "[[Bramble Blast]]" is available as a [[CD]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. They later appear in the [[Game Boy]] counterpart to ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''.
Brambles in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' are an obstacle featured prominently in several levels and several bonus stages. The theme for bramble-based levels is referred to as "Stickerbush Symphony" by the official soundtrack and "Stickerbrush Symphony" by the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake. An arranged version called "[[Bramble Blast]]" is available as a [[CD]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
 
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
Brambles return in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. Here, it is found in only one area, [[Fungi Forest]] at night. In this game [[Donkey Kong]] must use a Strong Kong Barrel to transform into his [[Strong Kong]] mode to cross a large patch of bramble which conceals a [[Kong Switch]] which must be pressed to open a nearby locked barn door.


====''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' / ''Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D''====
====''Donkey Kong Country Returns''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', Brambles reappear in the level [[Crazy Cart]].
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', Brambles appear in the level [[Crazy Cart]].


====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''====
====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', they appear in the level [[Bramble Scramble (Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze)|Bramble Scramble]].
''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]], they appear in the [[Lost Mangroves]], being small, purple, and acting like [[Spike Trap|pits of spikes]]. Just like normal spikes, [[Cranky Kong]] can use his [[Cane Bounce]] to safely cross them. They have a bigger prominence later in the [[Bright Savannah]] level [[Bramble Scramble (Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze)|Bramble Scramble]].
 
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
Brambles in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' have an identical role to their first appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.


===''DK: Jungle Climber''===
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:DKJC Falling Falls.png|thumb|left|Brambles in ''DK: Jungle Climber''.]]
Brambles return in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. Here, it is found in only one area, [[Fungi Forest]] at night. In this game [[Donkey Kong]] must use a Strong Kong Barrel to transform into his [[Strong Kong]] mode to cross a large patch of bramble which conceals a [[Kong Switch]] which must be pressed to open a nearby locked barn door.
Brambles appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', where they no longer make giant mazes, but still wildly grow in levels. Some also would constantly grow shorter and longer.


===''Super Mario'' series===
===''Super Mario'' series===
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
====''Super Mario Sunshine''====
[[File:Windmilride.png|thumb|Brambles growing from the Big Windmill in ''Super Mario Sunshine''.]]
[[File:Windmilride.png|thumb|Brambles growing from the Big Windmill in ''Super Mario Sunshine''.]]
Brambles make their first appearance outside a ''Donkey Kong'' game in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', where a few large vines can be found surrounding the [[Big Windmill]] in [[Bianco Hills]] whenever [[Petey Piranha]] is on top of it. These brambles are red with green spots, which twitch slightly. They disappear after Petey's first defeat.
Brambles make their first appearance within the ''Super Mario'' franchise in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', where a few large vines can be found surrounding the [[Big Windmill]] in [[Bianco Hills]] whenever [[Petey Piranha]] is on top of it. These brambles are red with green spots, which twitch slightly. They disappear after Petey's first defeat.


====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
====''Super Mario Galaxy''====
[[File:SMG Hedge Ring Planet.png|left|thumb|200px|Brambles in Gusty Garden Galaxy.]]
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', a few giant brambles appear in the [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]]. Several of them grow on a ring-like planet with [[Pull Star]]s in the middle. Going to this planet is only optional, as a [[Launch Star]] is meant to shoot [[Mario]] through the ring, and only a well-timed catch from a Pull Star can get Mario into the planet. This type of bramble also appear in the same galaxy on the last planet before the battle with [[Major Burrows]] in the third mission.
In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', a few giant brambles appear in the [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]]. Several of them grow on a ring-like planet with [[Pull Star]]s in the middle. Going to this planet is only optional, as a [[Launch Star]] is meant to shoot [[Mario]] through the ring, and only a well-timed catch from a Pull Star can get Mario into the planet. This type of bramble also appear in the same galaxy on the last planet before the battle with [[Major Burrows]] in the third mission.


====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====
[[File:MarioBrosWiiBramble.png|thumb|Mario approaching some Brambles in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.]]
[[File:MarioBrosWiiBramble.png|thumb|Some Brambles in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.]]
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', brambles appear on the map of [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5]], where they grow over paths. The playable characters are unable to follow a path covered in brambles, regardless if the path is unlocked. Each time the player beats a level in World 5, the layout of the brambles changes, with some disappearing while other appearing in different places. After [[Iggy Koopa]], the world boss, is defeated, the bramble vines will disappear forever. In addition, an enemy with bramble-like feet called [[Bramball]] appears in this game, also in World 5.
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', brambles appear on the map of [[World 5 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5]], where they grow over various paths. Mario and company are not able to move through any path covered in brambles. Each time the player clears a level in World 5, the layout of the brambles changes, with some brambles disappearing while others relocate themselves. After defeating [[Iggy Koopa]] in {{world|5|castle}}, the bramble vines will disappear for the rest of the game.
 
In addition, World 5 introduces the [[Bramball]], an enemy with bramble-like limbs that is primarily found in the world's forest levels.
 
===''Donkey Kong Jungle Beat''===
Pits of brambles appear in [[Desert Oasis (level)|Desert Oasis]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]''. If Donkey Kong lands in one, he is damaged and launched back out.


===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
===''Mario & Luigi'' series===
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', brambles appear in one section of [[Dimble Woods]] where [[Luigi]] must travel in the withered [[Giant Sockop]] across a patch of them to reach a group of normal [[Sockop]]s, one of which has Mario, and another, an [[Attack Piece Block]]. After the Sockops are defeated, the Brambles must be crossed via narrow twisting platforms.
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'', a pit of brambles appears in the southwestern section of [[Gritzy Desert]]. They can be crossed from the left wit a nearby [[cannon]].
 
====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey''====
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' and [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey|its remake]], brambles appear in one section of [[Dimble Woods]]. [[Luigi]] must travel in a withered [[Giant Sockop]] across a patch of them to reach a group of normal [[Sockop]]s, one of which has Mario, and the other an [[Attack Piece Block]]. After the Sockops are defeated, the brambles must be crossed via narrow twisting platforms.


====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
====''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''====
Brambles reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. They appear in [[Somnom Woods]], and can be Side Drilled through. If Mario or Luigi touch them, they act like a wall. When they are passed through, they slightly expand.
Brambles reappear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. They appear in [[Somnom Woods]], and can be [[Side Drill]]ed through. If Mario or Luigi touch them, they act like a wall. When they are passed through, they slightly expand.
 
===''DK: Jungle Climber''===
Brambles appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', where they no longer make giant mazes, but still wildly grow in levels. Some also would constantly grow shorter and longer.


===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
Brambles make a minor appearance in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'' in [[Toad Road]]. Multiple Brambles appear in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' mainly in [[Mushroom Park]], where they can be seen behind the [[Tower]] and [[Fortress]].
Brambles make a minor appearance in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'' in [[Toad Road]]. Multiple brambles appear in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' in [[Mushroom Park]], where they can be seen behind the [[Tower]] and [[Fortress]].
 
==Gallery==
===Other appearances===
<gallery>
Bramble-like vines appear as the stalks for many [[Piranha Plant]]s, such as [[Naval Piranha]], [[Spiny Piranha Plant]]s, [[Prickly Piranha Plant]]s, and [[Piranha Creeper]]s.
Bramble (DK64).png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
DKJC Falling Falls.png|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
SMG Artwork Gusty Garden Galaxy 03.png|''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
</gallery>


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[[Category:Donkey Kong Country Returns objects]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Objects]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze objects]]
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[[Category:Super Mario Sunshine Objects]]
[[Category:Super Mario Galaxy objects]]
[[Category:Super Mario Sunshine objects]]

Latest revision as of 04:04, April 8, 2024

This article is about the vine-like plants. For the Brother Bear with the same name, see Bramble (character).
Not to be confused with Bramball.
Bramble
Bramble
Brambles, as seen in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)

In the Super Mario franchise, Brambles appear as a spiked vine-like plant, generally within the platforming games. The first Super Mario game that brambles appear in is Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Additionally, bramble-like vines appear as the stalks for many Piranha Plants, such as Naval Piranha, Spiny Piranha Plants, Prickly Piranha Plants, and Piranha Creepers.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country series[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

Brambles in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest are an obstacle featured prominently in several levels and several bonus stages. The theme for bramble-based levels is referred to as "Stickerbush Symphony" by the official soundtrack and "Stickerbrush Symphony" by the Game Boy Advance remake. An arranged version called "Bramble Blast" is available as a CD in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Donkey Kong Country Returns[edit]

In Donkey Kong Country Returns and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Brambles appear in the level Crazy Cart.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze[edit]

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switch port, they appear in the Lost Mangroves, being small, purple, and acting like pits of spikes. Just like normal spikes, Cranky Kong can use his Cane Bounce to safely cross them. They have a bigger prominence later in the Bright Savannah level Bramble Scramble.

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

Brambles in Donkey Kong Land 2 have an identical role to their first appearance in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Donkey Kong 64[edit]

Brambles return in Donkey Kong 64. Here, it is found in only one area, Fungi Forest at night. In this game Donkey Kong must use a Strong Kong Barrel to transform into his Strong Kong mode to cross a large patch of bramble which conceals a Kong Switch which must be pressed to open a nearby locked barn door.

Super Mario series[edit]

Super Mario Sunshine[edit]

Mario going up on a Windmill in Down with Petey Piranha!
Brambles growing from the Big Windmill in Super Mario Sunshine.

Brambles make their first appearance within the Super Mario franchise in Super Mario Sunshine, where a few large vines can be found surrounding the Big Windmill in Bianco Hills whenever Petey Piranha is on top of it. These brambles are red with green spots, which twitch slightly. They disappear after Petey's first defeat.

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Brambles in Gusty Garden Galaxy.

In Super Mario Galaxy, a few giant brambles appear in the Gusty Garden Galaxy. Several of them grow on a ring-like planet with Pull Stars in the middle. Going to this planet is only optional, as a Launch Star is meant to shoot Mario through the ring, and only a well-timed catch from a Pull Star can get Mario into the planet. This type of bramble also appear in the same galaxy on the last planet before the battle with Major Burrows in the third mission.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]

Some Brambles in New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

In New Super Mario Bros. Wii, brambles appear on the map of World 5, where they grow over various paths. Mario and company are not able to move through any path covered in brambles. Each time the player clears a level in World 5, the layout of the brambles changes, with some brambles disappearing while others relocate themselves. After defeating Iggy Koopa in World 5-Castle, the bramble vines will disappear for the rest of the game.

In addition, World 5 introduces the Bramball, an enemy with bramble-like limbs that is primarily found in the world's forest levels.

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat[edit]

Pits of brambles appear in Desert Oasis in Donkey Kong Jungle Beat. If Donkey Kong lands in one, he is damaged and launched back out.

Mario & Luigi series[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, a pit of brambles appears in the southwestern section of Gritzy Desert. They can be crossed from the left wit a nearby cannon.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story / Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey[edit]

In Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and its remake, brambles appear in one section of Dimble Woods. Luigi must travel in a withered Giant Sockop across a patch of them to reach a group of normal Sockops, one of which has Mario, and the other an Attack Piece Block. After the Sockops are defeated, the brambles must be crossed via narrow twisting platforms.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team[edit]

Brambles reappear in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team. They appear in Somnom Woods, and can be Side Drilled through. If Mario or Luigi touch them, they act like a wall. When they are passed through, they slightly expand.

DK: Jungle Climber[edit]

Brambles appear in DK: Jungle Climber, where they no longer make giant mazes, but still wildly grow in levels. Some also would constantly grow shorter and longer.

Mario Party series[edit]

Brambles make a minor appearance in Mario Party 9 in Toad Road. Multiple brambles appear in Mario Party 10 in Mushroom Park, where they can be seen behind the Tower and Fortress.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Chinese 荊棘
Jīngjí
Thorns