Fly
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Flying is a move that is somewhat related to jumping. It allows the player float in the air for a short time. Various enemies such as Fly Guy and Paragoomba have the ability fly without the influence of any powerups, etc. The hero of a game (Mario) can fly with this move.
The first game where Mario was able to fly was the little-known Super Mario Bros. Special, where there was a wing powerup that allowed him to fly through the air as if he was swimming.
The second game that Mario could fly in was Super Mario Bros. 2. When Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool or Toad defeats Pidgit, they can use his Magic Carpet to fly.
In Super Mario Bros. 3, when Mario picks up a Super Leaf, Mario transforms into Raccoon Mario, and is then able to fly. A similar item called the Tanooki Suit makes an appearance in the same game. With this, Mario can turn into Tanooki Mario, which allows him not only to fly, but also to turn himself into a statue.
In Super Mario World, Mario can pick up a Cape Feather to turn into Cape Mario, another flying form. In the same game, if Mario rides on a Blue Yoshi and has it eat a Koopa Shell, the dinosaur gains his Winged Yoshi form and is therefore able to fly. Alternately, the same result can be achieved if Mario rides any colored Yoshi and has the Yoshi either eat a Blue Shell or grab Yoshi's Wings. Mario can also steal Lakitu's Cloud, which also allows him to fly.
In Super Mario 64, Mario can break open floating red Exclamation Mark Blocks to access the Wing Cap, which allows him to fly for a limited time after he performs a Triple Jump to take off. In the DS version, the Wing Cap was replaced with a Feather. Only in the VS mode of this version is every character able to fly (though these are actually Yoshis using the other characters' caps).
In Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Mario can pick up a Carrot to turn into Rabbit Mario, which can float safely to ground after jumping.
In Wario: Master of Disguise, Wario can turn into Wicked Wario. The player must then blow into the Microphone to make him fly.
In New Super Mario Bros., the player can fly if he defeats Lakitu with a Fire Flower and then jumps on his cloud.
In the game Super Mario Galaxy, Mario can collect the Red Star to become Flying Mario. He must jump and Spin in midair to begin flying for a limited time. When the music starts to speed up, the powerup is about to wear off. He can also collect a Bee Mushroom to turn into Bee Mario, which, though not technically flying, will allow him to ascend vertically in the air for a short time. The fly meter must fully recharge after it has run out. Also, when he collects a Boo Mushroom, he transforms into Boo Mario, which gives him the ability to float gradually higher in the air when he presses the A button. Also, whenever Mario goes through a Launch Star he flies as well, though the Player cannot control Mario. He also flies from the Comet Observatory to different Galaxies throughout the game.
In New Super Mario Bros Wii, the player is able to fly after obtaining a Propeller Mushroom and shaking the Wii Remote.
Flying returns in Super Mario Galaxy 2, in the same way it is presented in Super Mario Galaxy. The Bee Mario, and Boo Mario return, but the Red Star does not. However, Yoshi can use the Blimp Berry to fly for a short amount of time.
