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(Rhomp's Japanese/internal name seems based on Spindel, which is turn looks like the basis for Grumblump's; not particularly Thwomp or Whomp-like except for Spindel's relation to Grindel and by extension Thwomp.)
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|image=[[File:RhompRoller.png|180px]]<br> A Rhomp from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|image=[[File:RhompRoller.png|180px]]<br> A Rhomp from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''
|relatives=[[Spindel]]<br>[[Thwomp]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#2010|2010]])
|relatives=[[Spindel]]
|related=[[Grumblump]]
|related=[[Grumblump]]
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#2010|2010]])
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[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Rolling Rhomps.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario avoiding several Rhomps in the Slipsand Galaxy]]
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Rolling Rhomps.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario avoiding several Rhomps in the Slipsand Galaxy]]
'''Rhomps'''<ref>Browne, Catherine. 2010. ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' [[Prima Games|Prima]] Premiere Edition guide. Page 29.</ref> are a rolling species of [[Thwomp]]-like enemies that first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Only eighteen Rhomps are found in the entire game, all being found in the sand slide area of the [[Slipsand Galaxy]].  Here, they attempt to flatten [[Mario]], which kills him instantly. They resemble tube-shaped stones with smiley faces and a circular stone with square designs on it attached to each side. They are similar to [[Spindel]]s in both design and behavior, but have several differentiating features, such as smooth stone skin and no teeth or eyebrows. A Rhomp's face is very similar to that of a [[Grumblump]].
'''Rhomps'''<ref>Browne, Catherine. ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 29.</ref> are [[Spindel]]-like enemies that first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Only eighteen Rhomps are found in the entire game, all being found in the sand slide area of the [[Slipsand Galaxy]].  Here, they attempt to flatten [[Mario]], which kills him instantly. They resemble tube-shaped stones with smiley faces and a circular stone with square designs on it attached to each side. While similar to Spindels in both design and behavior, Rhomps have several differentiating features, such as smooth stone skin and no teeth or eyebrows. A Rhomp's face is very similar to that of a [[Grumblump]].
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Revision as of 07:42, November 22, 2021

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Mario avoiding several Rhomps in the Slipsand Galaxy

Rhomps[1] are Spindel-like enemies that first appeared in Super Mario Galaxy 2. Only eighteen Rhomps are found in the entire game, all being found in the sand slide area of the Slipsand Galaxy. Here, they attempt to flatten Mario, which kills him instantly. They resemble tube-shaped stones with smiley faces and a circular stone with square designs on it attached to each side. While similar to Spindels in both design and behavior, Rhomps have several differentiating features, such as smooth stone skin and no teeth or eyebrows. A Rhomp's face is very similar to that of a Grumblump.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ゴロゴロ[2]
Gorogoro
Onomatopoeia for large and heavy things rolling

German Walzen-Wummp
Roll Whomp
Italian Rhomp
Rhomp

References

  1. ^ Browne, Catherine. Super Mario Galaxy 2 PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 29.
  2. ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Galaxy 2 section, page 159.