Merlee's Basement
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| Level code | 2-4 | ||||
| Game | Super Paper Mario | ||||
| Boss | Mimi | ||||
| Music track | "Merlee's Mansion" | ||||
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- “In the basement do I dwell, mazelike rooms are my cell, you will find me, I can tell...”
- —Merlee,Super Paper Mario
Merlee's Basement is the setting of Chapter 2-4 inSuper Paper Mario. Serving as the backdrop for the final level in this chapter, it is found withinMerlee's Mansion, whereMerlee herself is found along with aPure Heart. A majority of this level takes place in a labyrinth-style structure.Mimi chases the player for a portion of the level and is fought at the end.
Chapter 2-4: The Basement Face-Off[edit]
Storyline ending text
The mysterious handmaid Mimi disappeared in a bizarre explosion...
What exactly was her plan, and why did she try to enslave Mario and friends?
After the incident, Princess Peach noticed stairs going down. "Here we go!" she said.
"I wonder if Merlee is down here?" thought our heroes as they traded worried glances...
The two solemnly made their way down, knowing there was no other path to follow.
AsMario,Peach andTippi start off in the basement ofMerlee's Mansion following the events of the previous level, Tippi informs Mario of thePure Heart being nearby. Abruptly,Merlee appears via a magical projection to contact them. She informs them of her being somewhere in the basement, in addition to someone being after her, referring toMimi. Just before her feed cuts out and turns to static, she warns them to exert caution when they do find her, foreshadowing what will happen then.
Mario and the others must proceed through the first rooms in this level's maze-like structure. Several of the rooms are similar in design, excluding different enemies and signs to distinguish them. Soon, Mario and the others encounter what appears to be Merlee, who formally introduces herself and offers the Pure Heart in exchange for 10 millionRubees. When she asks them to sign a contract, another Merlee appears as an apparition, warning them not to sign said contract. As Mario and Peach decline to sign the contract, the other Merlee offers more conditions before giving up and revealing herself as Mimi.
Mimi then turns into her true form and proceeds to chase Mario and the others throughout the remainder of the mansion. As Tippi warns, the heroes may not dawdle in a room, as after a certain amount of time, Mimi will find them. Additionally, she is invulnerable and can be neither damaged nor defeated. Eventually, the heroes become locked in a restroom and find the true Merlee in one of the stalls. Unfortunately, at this moment, Mimi enters and turns into Merlee once more. As the heroes are not able to distinguish them, they must play through the"That's My Merlee!" show to determine which one is real and which one is fake. Regardless of whether they are correct or not, Mimi becomes furious and attacks, ensuing a battle. Merlee assists Mario and Peach in defeating Mimi, prior to telling her story along with the Pure Heart.
Storyline text
Count Bleck's servant Mimi had laid a nasty trap for Mario and friends...
But with the help of Merlee, faithful defender of the Pure Heart, the day was won.
But who were the other two heroes mentioned by Merlee?
With five Pure Hearts yet to be found, Mario knew this adventure had only begun...
Enemies and obstacles[edit]
Mimi (Chapter 2 Boss)
Collectbiles[edit]
Field/Given[edit]
| Item | Location | Image |
|---|---|---|
 Pure Heart | In the last scene (women's bathroom), given by Merlee after defeating Mimi. | .png) |
 Shroom Shake | Behind a 3D-accessible tunnel within Room 8 via a hole in the wall blown up by Boomer. | .png) |
Blocks[edit]
| Item | Location | Image |
|---|---|---|
 Mushroom | In the first room, under the stairs. To reach it, Mario must flip into 3-D. |  |
  Coin andZombie Shroom | In the lower part of Room 02. |  |
Coin | In the lower part of Room 04. |  |
| 4x Coin | In the lower part of Room 06. To see all 4, Mario must flip into 3-D. |  |
 Mushroom andSuper Shroom | In the room before the bathrooms, between the entrance and men's room. To see both, Mario must flip into 3-D. |  |
Map Treasures[edit]
| Item | Location | Image |
|---|---|---|
 Gold Bar x3 | (Map 16), use Fleep on the intersection between two wooden planks in the center, upper-right direction of a ? Block that contains a regular Mushroom in Room 0. Available after Chapter 5. | .png) |
 Dried Shroom | (Map 17), use Fleep on the mirror above the sink inside the women’s restroom. Available after Chapter 5. | .png) |
Menu description[edit]
- "Countless butlers have been lost in this massive cellar. And masters, too! Merlee was hiding in a faraway toilet. Good thing you saved her and stopped Mimi."
Names in other languages[edit]
- Merlee's Basement
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 館の地下[1] Yakata no Chika | Mansion's Basement | |
| French(European) | Cave de Merlie[1] | Merlee's Basement | |
| German | Merlees Keller[1] | Merlee's Basement | |
| Italian | Lo Scantinato di Merluna[1] | Merlee's Basement | |
| Korean | 저택 지하[1] Jeotaek Jiha | Mansion's Basement | |
| Spanish(European) | Sótano de Merlí[1] | Merlee's Basement |
- The Basement Face-Off
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | まよいの地下ルームへようこそ[2] Mayoi no Chika Rūmu e Yōkoso | Welcome to the Perplexing Basement Rooms | |
| French(European) | Le face-à-face[2] | The face to face | |
| German | Konfrontation im Keller[2] | Confrontation in the basement | |
| Italian | La verità in cantina[2] | The truth in the basement | |
| Korean | 수수께끼 지하의 방에 어서 오세요[2] Susukkekki jihaui bang-e eoseo oseyo | Welcome to the Mysterious Underground Room | |
| Spanish(European) | Encuentro en el sótano[2] | Encounter in the basement |
Notes[edit]
- The floor sign outside the female restroom (visible in 3D) reads "清掃中" (seisō-chū) and "Cleaning in Progress". This text is present in all versions of the game.
