Scuttle
- This article is about Luigi's move inSuper Mario 64 DS. For the spider-like enemy, seeScuttlebug. ForYoshi's move also known as "Scuttle" in theSuper Mario 64 DS instruction manual, seeFlutter Jump.
- “You'll also be able to scuttle in Standard Mode by holding B.”
- —Toad,Super Mario 64 DS
Scuttling is a move mainly used byLuigi in several games of theSuper Mario series. It is similar toYoshi'sFlutter Jump, except it does not propel Luigi up. Instead, scuttling slows Luigi's descent after hejumps. This allows him to reach greater horizontal distances and allows the player to easily control the landing. The animation for the technique is Luigi kicking his feet in the air, which is also similar toMario or Luigi's fallunder the influence of aMini Mushroom.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]
Scuttling is a move used only by Luigi inSuper Mario Bros. 2 and its subsequentreissues,Super Mario All-Stars andSuper Mario Advance.
Super Mario Advance series[edit]
Aside from returning inSuper Mario Advance, scuttling appears also inSuper Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 andSuper Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, though not both games' original versions respectively. InSuper Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, Luigi does not scuttle if he is holding an item, and the gameplay effects of this move are available only when theyellow switch card is active; it is permanently on inWorld-e.
Super Mario 64 DS[edit]
Scuttling is a move inSuper Mario 64 DS. The game introduces the "scuttle" name, and the move has the same controls as Yoshi's Flutter Jump (done by holding
in midair). Scuttling can be used to reach theMushroom Castle's roof before all 150Power Stars are collected.
Super Mario Galaxy /Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
While Luigi does not scuttle inSuper Mario Galaxy andSuper Mario Galaxy 2, the animation can be briefly seen during hisTriple Jump on his way up before his standard jump pose.
New Super Luigi U /New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]
Scuttling is a move inNew Super Luigi U, letting Luigi move horizontally at a higher altitude. In this game,Yellow Toad,Blue Toad,Nabbit, andMiis can also use this move. In theNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe version of the game,Toadette can also use this move.
Super Mario 3D World /Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]
InSuper Mario 3D World andSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Luigi kicks his legs during the entire jump (reminiscent of the move's appearance inSuper Mario Bros. 2), as opposed to doing so only as he descends; this reduces his speed both upwards and downwards, making both halves of his jump easier to control. WhenPeach is in herCat form, she uses a similar animation to the scuttle when performing herFloating Jump.
Super Mario Maker[edit]
InSuper Mario Maker,Weird Mario has a move similar to Luigi's scuttle, extending his airtime a little longer; however, it is used only briefly after he jumps and not while he falls.
Super Mario Run[edit]
Luigi retains his scuttle to slow his descent inSuper Mario Run.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder[edit]
InSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, the Floating High Jumpbadge can be equipped by any playable character. It increases a player character's jump height, in addition to giving them a scuttle that allows them to slow their vertical descent after jumping, which looks identical to and functions just like Luigi's scuttle in other games. Like inNew Super Luigi U (and theNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe version ofNew Super Luigi U), Luigi, Blue Toad, Yellow Toad, Nabbit, and Toadette can all use the scuttle with this badge equipped. Notably, this badge also allows Mario, theYoshis (Yoshi, Light-Blue Yoshi, Yellow Yoshi, and Red Yoshi), Peach, andDaisy to use the scuttle, with the Yoshis even being able to use both the scuttle and the Flutter Jump simultaneously.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Scuttling is performed by Luigi while jumping in later entries of theSuper Smash Bros. series, includingSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS /Wii U andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ばたばたジャンプ[1] Batabata Janpu | Fluttering Jump | Super Mario 64 DS |
| ふわっとジャンプ[?] Fuwatto Janpu | Floating Jump | Super Mario Bros. Wonder | |
| French | Fuite[2] | Flight | Super Mario 64 DS |
| Italian | Balzo con corsa[3] | Running hop | Super Mario 64 DS |
| Salto prolungato[?] | Prolonged jump | Super Mario Bros. Wonder |
Notes[edit]
- Luigi'sTriple Jumping animation inSuper Mario Galaxy andSuper Mario Galaxy 2 is a reference to his scuttle technique.
References[edit]
- ^2004.Super Mario 64 DS instruction booklet (PDF).Nintendo (Japanese). Page 20.
- ^2005.Super Mario 64 DS instruction booklet (PDF).Nintendo of Europe (French). Page 58.
- ^2005.Super Mario 64 DS instruction booklet.Nintendo of Europe (Italian). Page 96.
