

Deluxe, it is possible to turn into Fire Mario while remaining Small. and the Japanese version of Super Mario Bros. 3, and the original version of Super Mario World, taking damage as Fire Mario (or Raccoon or Cape Mario in the latter two games, respectively) immediately shrinks Mario down to his Small form.ĭue to certain glitches in Super Mario Bros. 3, though).Īlso, in this game, as well as Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (where Mario can also be hurt by touching a Poison Mushroom), the Japanese Family Computer version of Super Mario Bros. 3 (this only applies to the Fire Flower and Super Leaf in Super Mario Bros. This behavior is the same in Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels and the original and Super Mario All-Stars versions of Super Mario Bros. Unlike more modern appearances, starting with Super Mario World, Mario will not be turned into the form granted by a higher-tiered power-up (like a Fire Flower), but rather will only become Super Mario. Small Mario first appears in Super Mario Bros. Additionally, Small Mario does not have to duck to avoid some obstacles, such as Bullet Bills launched from Bill Blasters higher than him. 2, Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World, and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker are notable exceptions, as in these games, the player starts each life in Super form regardless of what form they took prior to losing a life.īeing Small Mario can sometimes be useful in some games, such as Super Mario Land, there are small crevices that can be passed through easily with Small Mario. The player almost always starts the game off in this form Super Mario Bros. Mario loses a life if he takes damage while in Small form. Super Mario turns into Small Mario when he is hit by an enemy or obstacle. Small Mario, however, cannot break Brick Blocks unlike Super Mario and any forms taking Super Mario's size. This form does not have any special abilities, and it also does not take any power-ups to assume this form, unlike other forms. Small Mario (also referred to as Little Mario, Regular Mario, Mini Mario, or simply Mario ) is the base form of the player character in the main Super Mario games.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury ( 2021) 2, Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World, and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker)Įnter small areas (1x1 block) without crouching.

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