Dorrie
- Not to be confused withPlessie.
| Dorrie | |
|---|---|
 Model of Dorrie inMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope | |
| Species | Plesiosaur |
| First appearance | Super Mario 64 (1996) |
| Latest appearance | Mario & Luigi: Brothership (2024) |
- “AoouuooOOooOooOooo! (Let's swim together!)”
- —Dorrie,Super Mario Odyssey
Dorrie, also known asDorrie the Sea Dragon,[1] theSwimming Beast,[2] orNessie,[3][4] is a large, friendlyplesiosaurian character who debuted inSuper Mario 64. It helps the player ride across water or reach higher areas.Super Mario Odyssey explicitly refers to Dorries as a species,[5] and it features purple and yellow Dorries in addition to blue. In terms of design, Dorrie has a few elements in common withYoshis, such as the white area spanning the whole lower part of its body, from its lower jaw to its tail, and a similar round face that, sinceSuper Mario 64 DS, even features a placement of the eyes and nostrils akin to that seen in Yoshis. Furthermore, the two species share the suffix-sshi (「ッシー」) in their Japanese names.
In Japan, plesiosaurs are known as long-necked dragons (「首長竜」), which is possibly the reason Dorrie was originally referred to as a sea dragon (「海竜」, written in hiragana as「かいりゅう」 inSuper Mario 64[6]); this reference is kept in the Western translations as well, such as the English and French ones. Additionally, Dorrie shares its Japanese name withBahamutt.
Dorrie was originally referred to as a "he" inSuper Mario 64. The strategy guides refer to Dorrie as a "her", which was subsequently used inMario Party 3'sDorrie Dip andMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope'sThe Last Spark Hunter DLC. As ofSuper Mario Odyssey, Dorrie is referred to as "it".
History
Super Mario series
Super Mario 64 /Super Mario 64 DS
- “A gentle sea dragon lives here.Pound on his back to make him lower his head. Don't become his lunch.”
- —Sign inHazy Maze Cave,Super Mario 64
InSuper Mario 64 andits Nintendo DS remake, Dorrie lives in an underground lake in theHazy Maze Cave. He is the focus of the first mission of the course,Swimming Beast in the Cavern. He constantly swims in circles, but he gladly givesMario a ride if he gets on his back. It is also possible to steer Dorrie from there; Mario loses control of movement for a moment, then the player can control Dorrie by facing the direction they want to go.Ground-pounding on his back causes him to lower his neck, allowing Mario to climb onto his head to reach higher areas, such as the entrance to theCavern of the Metal Cap. A sign near the lake in which he takes residence states that he might eat visitors if they get too close, although he is actually harmless. Dorrie is referred to as female in theNintendo Power andPrima Games guides.[7][8]
The remake provides Dorrie with an updated design, with the most noticeable changes being a head shape similar toYoshi's and a pair of goggles that are highly similar to the ones worn by theDolphins inSuper Mario World. He reprises his role as inSuper Mario 64 by giving the player a ride wherever they want to go, although technically he is no longer needed for the first mission, because the island in the middle is now much lower and therefore easily accessible. Dorrie wearsWario's cap only during the first mission of the Hazy Maze Cave, unless the player is playing asWario himself. Also, while the player can still ground-pound on Dorrie's back, it is no longer required, as he now lowers his head if the player approaches the base of his neck.
New Super Mario Bros.
Dorrie returns inNew Super Mario Bros. and appears in two sizes. Mario can ride on Dorrie's back to cross large bodies ofpoison inWorld 4-1 andWorld 4-6. If Mario does aGround Pound on Dorrie, he moves faster through the water.
Super Mario Odyssey
Dorrie appears inSuper Mario Odyssey, where it can be seen wearing a top hat and swimming in theLake Kingdom,Mushroom Kingdom andDarker Side. Purple and yellow-colored Dorries also appear in theSeaside Kingdom, where they wear hats and are associated with the Crazy Cap shop. Additionally, a Rubber Dorrie can be purchased from the Lake Kingdom'sCrazy Cap shop as a souvenir for theOdyssey. Dorrie is referred to by using genderless pronouns.[9] This game depicts Dorries as speaking in long-held moaning noises, such as "AoouuuooOOooOooOoo," which are subtitled in parentheses.Power Moons are sometimes found attached to Dorries' back or belly, or flying above their heads. Attacking a Dorrie with aGround Pound or aCap Throw startles it. Onecoin is produced when Dorrie's head is hit, which is possible five times in a row.
Mario Party series
In theMario Party series, Dorrie has appeared in some of the earlier installments. InMario Party 2, Dorrie makes a small cameo inMystery Land in the background lake, with his appearance resembling the photograph of theLoch Ness Monster. InMario Party 3, Dorrie, referred to by the in-game text as a female, is seen in an Item Minigame calledDorrie Dip, and she also appears in the background of the boardCreepy Cavern.
Three of theMario Party games feature aquatic equipment based on Dorrie used by the player characters. InMario Party 4, Dorrie is seen as a paddle boat in the minigameRight Oar Left? InMario Party 5, red, blue, green, and yellow plastic Dorries appear in the minigameTug-o-Dorrie. InSuper Mario Party Jamboree, a Dorrie Boat is used in the minigameDorrie Pedal-Paddle; Dorrie Boats also appear in the lake at the center ofRoll 'em Raceway.
Dorrie's most major role in the series isMario Party Advance. Dorrie resides atLoch Dorrie, and reveals that he is lonely after scaring awayMr. E. IfYoshi visits him, they become friends and Dorrie gives him aGaddget, theSoil Sonar. However, the credits state that Yoshi has not seen him in ages. This is the final game to use Dorrie's original design over his updated design introduced inSuper Mario 64 DS.
Dr. Mario World
InDr. Mario World, Dorrie appears in the background of World 1 after it is cleared.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
A Dorrie appears inThe Last Spark Hunter DLC inMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope as the friend ofAllegra.Kanya told Allegra about it being "too late" to save her friend, causing Allegra to run off in regret and sorrow for her friend. When the heroes catch up with her, Allegra reunites with the Dorrie, which is imprisoned. Kanya then attacks the heroes with herMecha King Bob-omb. After the heroes free the Dorrie, Allegra, the Dorrie, and the heroes unite together to defeat Kanya for good. According to murals found on the planet, the Dorrie is responsible for the start of theMelodic Gardens' biophonies.
Memory bio
- THE DORRIE
By quirk of fate, Allegra's friend, who had been captured by Kanya and used as a pawn, is well known to Mario. It is called a Dorrie, and while its presence on the Melodic Gardens is a mystery, the gifts it brought here are not. Allegra has found a way to use the Dorrie's natural abilities to elevate the planet's biophonies to previously unheard heights - the Dorrie's playfulness turned to music.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Dorrie appears inMario & Luigi: Brothership, marking the character's first appearance in theMario & Luigi series. After connectingLottacoins Island, Dorrie washes up on the beach ofShipshape Island with injuries. Aside quest titledIt's Dorrie! centers on retrieving the medicine inDesolatt Island that can heal Dorrie. After theColor-Full Sea, Great Lighthouse Island is relit, Dorrie joinsIDLE, along withPrincess Peach andStarlow. Together, they set off to explore the seas ofConcordia. Dorrie wears a yellow-orange scarf around its neck while with IDLE. IfAdaphne's upgrade to Shipshape Island was chosen overTechnikki's, Dorrie helps Mario, Luigi, andCozette escape fromFortress Zokket whileReclusa transforms it into theSoli-Tree.
Once Concordia is restored, Dorrie returns to theMushroom Kingdom.
Gallery
- For this subject's image gallery, seeGallery:Dorrie.
Super Mario 64
Scan fromSuper Mario Adventure Game Picture Book 6: Three Treasures
New Super Mario Bros.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of HopeMemory bio
Names in other languages
The contemporaneous name for each language is listed first. Subsequent names are listed in chronological order for each language, from oldest to newest, and have the media they are associated with in the "notes" column.
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ドッシー[13][14][15] Dosshī | From「ネッシー」(Nesshī, "Nessie") and/or「ヨッシー」(Yosshī, "Yoshi"), and possibly「ドルフィー」(Dorufī, "Dolphie"), an early name according to apre-release Japanese mission title in leakedSuper Mario 64 source code[10] and a reference to "dolphin;" romanized internally as "Dossy"[11] or "Doshi,"[12] and shared withBahamutt | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 海龙王[16][17] Hǎi Lóng Wáng | Sea Dragon King; shared with Bahamutt | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 海龍王[17] Hǎi Lóng Wáng | Sea Dragon King; shared with Bahamutt | |
| Dutch | Dorrie[17] | - | |
| French (NOA) | Dorrie[17] | - | |
| French (NOE) | Dorrie[18][17] | - | |
| Gros Bibi[19] | Big Bibi;gros bibi is childish term meaning "big kiss," andbibi is an informal way to say "me" | Super Mario 64 | |
| Bibi[20] | |||
| German | Dorrie[21][17] | - | |
| Nessie[22] | Nickname forUngeheuer von Loch Ness ("Loch Ness Monster") | Super Mario 64 | |
| Italian | Dorrie[23][17] | - | |
| Korean | 돗시[24][17] Dotsi | Transliteration of the Japanese name | |
| Portuguese (NOA) | Dori[25] | Dorrie | |
| Portuguese (NOE) | Dorrie[26] | - | |
| Russian | Дорри[17] Dorri | Dorrie | |
| Spanish | Dorrie[27][17] | - |
See also
References
- ^June 1997.Nintendo Magazine System (AU) Issue #51.Catalyst Publishing (Australian English). Page 62.
- ^Course 6 - Star 1: Swimming Beast in the Cavern.Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy (American English). Archived June 10, 1998, 06:46:00 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
- ^Prima Bath (April 7, 1999).Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide.Prima Games (American English). ISBN0-7615-2103-8. Page 87 and 90.
- ^"From the start point of the course, head through the boulder room and down into the underground cavern where Nessie is found." – Prima Bath.Ultimate Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide.Prima Games. ISBN0-7615-2083-X. Page 59.
- ^The brochure ofLake Lamode statesFresh or salt water, Dorries swim everywhere.
- ^しゅーや (October 8, 2016).【実況】絵の世界へ飛び込め！スーパーマリオ64をツッコミ実況part6 (08:38).YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved July 10, 2019.
- ^"Ignore the signs that warn you about becoming the sea dragon's lunch. Dorrie is as friendly as can be. She will let you ride on her back and will take you anywhere in the underground sea." – Pelland, Scott, and Dan Owsen (1996).Super Mario 64 Player's Guide.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 59.
- ^"Follow the path into the water and you should see a huge sea monster swimming around. Paddle over and jump onto her back. As she swims around the cavern, take a running jump onto the island that lies in the middle and get the first star." – Prima Bath (April 7, 1999).Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide.Prima Games (American English). ISBN0-7615-2103-8. Page 87.
- ^"This gentle creature spends its days swimming gracefully in Lake Lamode. If you're confident in your abilities, swimming alongside it might make for some wonderful memories." – Brochure ofLake Lamode.Super Mario Odyssey.
- ^TCRF.Development:Super Mario 64 (Nintendo 64)/Dialogue & Text.The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^Super Mario 64 DS internal object name (DOSSY)
- ^Super Mario Odyssey internal filename (Doshi)
- ^Takashi, Watanabe, Noriko Oketani, Yugo Nagasawa, and Junichiro Okubo, editors (1996). 『任天堂公式ガイドブック スーパーマリオ64』(Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Super Mario 64). Tokyo:Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN4-09-102554-4. Page 41.
- ^Sakai, Kazuya (ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors (2015). 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo:Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN978-4-09-106569-8. Page 85, 113.
- ^Sakai, Kazuya, and kikai, editors (2018). 『スーバーマリオ オデッセイ 公式設定資料集』. Tokyo:ambit (Japanese). ISBN978-4-19-864696-7. Page 132.
- ^New 超级马力欧兄弟.iQue (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 29 Feb. 2020.
- ^abcdefghijLake Kingdom brochure (2017).Super Mario Odyssey byNintendo EPD Tokyo (Ver. 1.3.0).Nintendo.
- ^In-game name from the ending ofMario Party Advance (French). (Archived 23 May 2014 via YouTube by AXE45.)
- ^"Gros Bibi, un gentil dragon, vit ici." –Sign inHazy Maze Cave (1 Mar. 1997).Super Mario 64 by Nintendo EAD.Nintendo of Europe GmbH (French).
- ^Huyghues-Lacour, Alain, and Jean-Pierre Labro, editors (1997). "Super Mario 64" inle Nintendo Magazine officiel, no. 1.Emap-Alpha (French). Page 92.
- ^In-game name from the ending ofMario Party Advance (German). (Archived 16 May 2017 via YouTube by TwilightShiek.)
- ^Kraft, John D., Thomas Görg, and Marko Hein, editors (1997).Der offizielle Nintendo 64 Spieleberater "Super Mario 64". Großostheim:Nintendo of Europe GmbH (German). Page 8.
- ^In-game name from the ending ofMario Party Advance (Italian). (Archived 7 Sept. 2019 via YouTube by Benedetto's world™.)
- ^2007.기본코스 6 : 어둠 속에 빠진 동굴.슈퍼 마리오 64 DS (Korean). Tab 1. Archived September 22, 2008, 18:24:08 UTC from theoriginal via Wayback Machine.
- ^2023.Pacote de Expansão - Dori e o naufrágio #71432.kids.LEGO (Brazilian Portuguese). (Archived June 27, 2025, 14:40:00 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^2023.Dorrie e o navio afundado – Set de Expansão #71432.LEGO (European Portuguese). (Archived March 19, 2024, 21:55:54 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^In-game name from the ending ofMario Party Advance (European Spanish). (Archived 17 Sept. 2024 via YouTube by FrankKirlts.)
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