Side Somersault

From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
Mario performing a side somersault
Mario performing a Side Somersault in Super Mario 3D Land

The Side Somersault (referred to as Side-flip by Prima Game Guides) is a high jump that debuted in Super Mario 64 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.

In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Yoshi can also Side Somersault.

Gallery

Official profiles

Super Mario Sunshine

  • Instruction booklet description:

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 Control Stick to the left.

Immediately tilt Control Stick back to the right and press A Button.

Success!

Super Mario 3D Land

  • North American Website Bio: "This move lets Mario do a quick about-face and launch into the air with extra height."
  • European Website Bio: "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."

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 横宙返り
Yoko chūgaeri[3]
Side Somersault

French (NOA) Salto latéral[1][2]
Side Somersault
Italian Capriola laterale
Side Somersault
Russian Боковое сальто
Bokovoe sal'to
Side Somersault

Spanish (NOA) Salto Lateral
Lateral Jump
Spanish (NOE) Voltereta Lateral
Cartwheel

References

  1. ^ Super Mario Galaxy instruction booklet, French segment
  2. ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 move pamphlet, French side
  3. ^ Super Mario Odyssey (1.2.0) Action Guide, Japanese Language