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'''Plessie''' is an orange dinosaur-like creature that debuted in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''. The name "Plessie" is a reference to [[wikipedia:Plesiosauria|Plesiosaur]], an extinct reptile species which looks like a dinosaur. Its name is also similar to Nessie, the nickname given to the [[wikipedia:Loch Ness Monster|Loch Ness Monster]]. | '''Plessie''' is an orange dinosaur-like creature that debuted in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''. The name "Plessie" is a reference to [[wikipedia:Plesiosauria|Plesiosaur]], an extinct reptile species which looks like a dinosaur. Its name is also similar to Nessie, the nickname given to the [[wikipedia:Loch Ness Monster|Loch Ness Monster]]. | ||
It first appears in World 1-4: [[Plessie's Plunging Falls]], where [[Mario]] and company must ride it through a river to reach the [[Goal Pole]]. It also appears in World 5-1, [[Sunshine Seaside]], and World Bowser-2, where it slides through sand. It largely resembles a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]], and also resembles [[Dorrie]], another dinosaur-like creature who the player rides through water. Also, it appears in the game's title screen. | It first appears in World 1-4: [[Plessie's Plunging Falls]], where [[Mario]] and company must ride it through a river to reach the [[Goal Pole]]. It also appears in World 5-1, [[Sunshine Seaside]]; World Star-1, [[Rainbow Run (Super Mario 3D World)|Rainbow Run]]; and World Bowser-2, [[Plessie's Dune Downhill]], where it slides through sand. It largely resembles a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]], and also resembles [[Dorrie]], another dinosaur-like creature who the player rides through water. Also, it appears in the game's title screen and in the credits scene. | ||
To control it, players can tilt the control stick (or control pad, depending on the controller). To speed up, players can tilt up, and to slow down, players can tilt down. Players can also press the jump button to jump, which can be used to defeat enemies and reach higher ground. If more players are riding it, they can cooperate to tilt Plessie further. If Plessie is defeated, however, the lives lost is dependent on the amount of players riding it. | To control it, players can tilt the control stick (or control pad, depending on the controller). To speed up, players can tilt up, and to slow down, players can tilt down. Players can also press the jump button to jump, which can be used to defeat enemies and reach higher ground. If more players are riding it, they can cooperate to tilt Plessie further. If Plessie is defeated, however, the lives lost is dependent on the amount of players riding it. | ||
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Revision as of 07:03, November 30, 2013
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- “Hang on to Plessie and head for the goal!”
- —Sprixie, Super Mario 3D World
Plessie is an orange dinosaur-like creature that debuted in Super Mario 3D World. The name "Plessie" is a reference to Plesiosaur, an extinct reptile species which looks like a dinosaur. Its name is also similar to Nessie, the nickname given to the Loch Ness Monster.
It first appears in World 1-4: Plessie's Plunging Falls, where Mario and company must ride it through a river to reach the Goal Pole. It also appears in World 5-1, Sunshine Seaside; World Star-1, Rainbow Run; and World Bowser-2, Plessie's Dune Downhill, where it slides through sand. It largely resembles a Yoshi, and also resembles Dorrie, another dinosaur-like creature who the player rides through water. Also, it appears in the game's title screen and in the credits scene.
To control it, players can tilt the control stick (or control pad, depending on the controller). To speed up, players can tilt up, and to slow down, players can tilt down. Players can also press the jump button to jump, which can be used to defeat enemies and reach higher ground. If more players are riding it, they can cooperate to tilt Plessie further. If Plessie is defeated, however, the lives lost is dependent on the amount of players riding it.
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