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{{species infobox | {{species infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Sprite WarioWoods NES.png]]<br>A sprite, as seen in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version of ''[[Wario's Woods]]'' | |||
|image=[[File:Sprite WarioWoods NES.png]]<br>A | |||
|first_appearance=''[[Wario's Woods]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Wario's Woods]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[NES Remix Pack]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]]) | |latest_appearance=''[[NES Remix Pack]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]]) | ||
|comparable=[[Sprixie]] | |comparable=[[Sprixie]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Sprites'''<ref>''Wario's Woods'' English instruction booklet, pages 4 & 13 (NES) and 2 - 3 (SNES).</ref> are gentle forest creatures who make their only explicit appearance in ''[[Wario's Woods]]''. | '''Sprites'''<ref>''Wario's Woods'' English instruction booklet, pages 4 & 13 (NES) and 2 - 3 (SNES).</ref> are gentle forest creatures who make their only explicit appearance in ''[[Wario's Woods]]''. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:WandaWarioWoods.gif|thumb]] | [[File:WandaWarioWoods.gif|thumb]] | ||
In the storyline, they lived comfortably in the [[Wario's Woods (location)|Peaceful Woods]], but become in danger of losing their home when [[Wario]] takes it over, renaming it "Wario's Woods" and populating it with monsters. During gameplay, a | In the storyline, they lived comfortably in the [[Wario's Woods (location)|Peaceful Woods]], but become in danger of losing their home when [[Wario]] takes it over, renaming it "Wario's Woods" and populating it with monsters. During gameplay, a sprite plays a key role by helping [[Toad]] clear out monsters by providing him with [[Bomb (object)|bombs]]. However, if the player does not keep the gauge full, she will be replaced with a [[Pidgit]], which is also symbolized when Wario replaces [[Birdo]] on the sidelines. The Pidgit will simply shower down more monsters while Wario attempts to knock the [[Thwomp]] down, but the sprite returns once the gauge refills, making Wario leave and Birdo come back. Two of them are also seen in the VS Mode and act identically, except Birdo and Wario do not appear. Presumably, their lives return to normal after the events of the game. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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|Jap={{hover|妖精|ようせい}}<ref>''Wario no Mori'' Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out; equivalent to NES pages).</ref> | |Jap={{hover|妖精|ようせい}}<ref>''Wario no Mori'' Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out; equivalent to NES pages).</ref> | ||
|JapR=Yōsei | |JapR=Yōsei | ||
|JapM=Fairy, Sprite, Pixie, etc. | |JapM=Fairy, Sprite, Pixie, etc.; see [[Sprixie#Names in other languages|Sprixie]] or [[Spriteling#Names in other languages|Spriteling]] | ||
|Ita=Folletto<ref>Italian ''Wario's Woods'' NES manual | |Ita=Folletto<ref>Italian ''Wario's Woods'' NES manual, pagg. 3, 4, 13</ref><br>Fate<ref>Back of the SNES box with ''[[Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World]]'' cartridge included, where there are descriptions of other SNES games: "Wario ha conquistato il bosco delle Fate con l'aiuto del suo esercito di Folletti."</ref> | ||
|ItaM=Fairy/Pixie<br>Fairies | |ItaM=Fairy/Pixie<br>Fairies | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The species of [[Wanda]], the fairy character from ''[[Mario & Wario]]'', shares the same generic name in Japanese, although she hails from a [[Yōsei no Mori|different forest]] and is said to be more elusive. She is also referred to as a "sprite" in English pre-release materials.<ref>[http://www.snescentral.com/0/9/2/0921/preview_np.jpg Preview in the September 1993 issue of Nintendo Power]</ref> | *The species of [[Wanda]], the fairy character from ''[[Mario & Wario]]'', shares the same generic name in Japanese, although she hails from a [[Yōsei no Mori|different forest]] and is said to be more elusive. She is also referred to as a "sprite" in English pre-release materials.<ref>[http://www.snescentral.com/0/9/2/0921/preview_np.jpg Preview in the September 1993 issue of Nintendo Power]</ref> | ||
**In manga adaptations of ''Wario's Woods'', however, Wanda takes the | **In manga adaptations of ''Wario's Woods'', however, Wanda takes the sprite's place. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 11:10, November 26, 2022
| Sprite | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 A sprite, as seen in the NES version of Wario's Woods | |||
| First appearance | Wario's Woods (1994) | ||
| Latest appearance | NES Remix Pack (2014) | ||
| |||
Sprites[1] are gentle forest creatures who make their only explicit appearance in Wario's Woods.
History
In the storyline, they lived comfortably in the Peaceful Woods, but become in danger of losing their home when Wario takes it over, renaming it "Wario's Woods" and populating it with monsters. During gameplay, a sprite plays a key role by helping Toad clear out monsters by providing him with bombs. However, if the player does not keep the gauge full, she will be replaced with a Pidgit, which is also symbolized when Wario replaces Birdo on the sidelines. The Pidgit will simply shower down more monsters while Wario attempts to knock the Thwomp down, but the sprite returns once the gauge refills, making Wario leave and Birdo come back. Two of them are also seen in the VS Mode and act identically, except Birdo and Wario do not appear. Presumably, their lives return to normal after the events of the game.
Gallery
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 妖精[2] Yōsei |
Fairy, Sprite, Pixie, etc.; see Sprixie or Spriteling |
| Italian | Folletto[3] Fate[4] |
Fairy/Pixie Fairies |
Trivia
- The species of Wanda, the fairy character from Mario & Wario, shares the same generic name in Japanese, although she hails from a different forest and is said to be more elusive. She is also referred to as a "sprite" in English pre-release materials.[5]
- In manga adaptations of Wario's Woods, however, Wanda takes the sprite's place.
References
- ^ Wario's Woods English instruction booklet, pages 4 & 13 (NES) and 2 - 3 (SNES).
- ^ Wario no Mori Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out; equivalent to NES pages).
- ^ Italian Wario's Woods NES manual, pagg. 3, 4, 13
- ^ Back of the SNES box with Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World cartridge included, where there are descriptions of other SNES games: "Wario ha conquistato il bosco delle Fate con l'aiuto del suo esercito di Folletti."
- ^ Preview in the September 1993 issue of Nintendo Power
| Wario's Woods | |
|---|---|
| Protagonists | Toad • Birdo • Sprite • Abata (Satellaview) |
| NES bosses | Fauster • Boom • Mad • Goro • Seizer • Drago • Fake Wario • Wario |
| SNES bosses | Katsini • Galrog • Harley Q • SamSpook • Sven • Parrotor • Mssr Boo • Aqualea • Razor • Tad Rock • Thak • Lizardon • Sarissa • Mangylox • Dedar • Carlton • Harry H • Wario |
| Enemies | Fuzz • Spud • Squeak • Beaker • Scram • Spook • Dovo • Thwomp • Pidgit |
| Items | Bomb • Coin • Diamond • Egg |
| Locations | Wario's Woods |
