List of references in Nintendo video games

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The Legend of Zelda series

The Legend of Zelda (NES)

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)

A portrait of Mario on the wall.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (GB)

Mamu and his frog choir performing the Frog's Song of Soul for Link.
Wart
  • Tarin resembles Mario. He even transforms into a raccoon by eating a mushroom, as Mario transforms into Raccoon Mario by using a Super Leaf. Likewise, the Cuccoo keeper resembles Luigi.
  • There are many enemies from the Mario series, though some of them were named differently in the English translation. There are Goombas, Piranha Plants, Podoboos, Cheep-Cheeps, Bloopers (called "Bloobers," their original name), Thwomps, Pokeys, Boos (called Boo Buddies), and Shy Guys (Called Mask-Mimics). Also the Bombite enemy bears a striking resemblance to Bob-omb.
  • A Yoshi Doll is found at the Trendy Game shop in Mabe Village. Link can win the Yoshi Doll by controlling the crane and hovering over it. When the doll is received, the text box states that it has appeared in many games recently, another reference to the Mario games.
  • The character Wart reappears in this game under his original Japanese name Mamu and acts as an ally to Link by teaching him the Frog's Song of Soul.
  • When Mr. Write shows the player the picture sent to him by Christine, a goat living in Animal Village, the picture of "Christine" is actually one of Princess Peach.
  • BowWow, known in the Mario series as a Chain Chomp is featured in the game and 'befriends' Link as it actually helps him access one of the dungeons.
  • A cave in the second dungeon is made to resemble World 1-2 of Super Mario Bros., with Piranha Plants coming out of what appear to be real pipes and Goombas walking side to side. Unlike most enemies, Goombas are stompable, just like in Mario games.
  • The egg of the Wind Fish, seen on the title screen as well as in the game, heavily resembles a Yoshi egg.
  • The Yoshi Doll.

    The Yoshi Doll.

  • The Trendy Game.

    The Trendy Game.

  • The photo of "Christine"

    The photo of "Christine"

  • BowWow, trapped in the Moblin Hideout.

    BowWow, trapped in the Moblin Hideout.

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    Cave from second dungeon

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    Several Mario-related sprites from the game.

Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon (CD-i)

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS)

New Super Mario Bros. wallpaper in Hyrule Castle
  • The pictures of the Mario characters seen in one of the windows of Hyrule Castle courtyard were changed from the original, instead showing the background of World 1 from New Super Mario Bros..
  • Like in the original, Ingo and Talon both look like the Mario Bros; Ingo, Talon, and Malon all wear necklaces with Bowser's head on it and Talon's sleeping pose is still similar to Mario's from Super Mario 64.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64)

Artwork of the Happy Mask Salesman, who carries a Mario mask amongst his wares, for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
  • A Mario mask is on the back on the Happy Mask Salesman's backpack, but it is not wearable.
  • Romani and Cremia, like Malon and Talon, wear Bowser necklaces, due to them reusing Malon's child and adult models.
  • When the music house in Ikana Canyon is playing music again it resembles the Merry-Go-Round music from Big Boo's Haunt from Super Mario 64.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (GBC)

  • In a linked game, there is a part where Link has to rescue Zelda from Vire, in a mini-game resembling Donkey Kong.
  • Like in Link's Awakening, Thwomps appear as enemies.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (GBC)

Talon and Malon
  • The artwork for Talon strongly resembles Mario. His hat for this game has an "M" on it in the same style as Mario's, and like in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time he is given a necklace depicting Bowser's face.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (GBA/DSi)

  • Chain Chomps appear as an item.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GCN/Wii U)

Armos Knight
  • Armos Knights have noses and mustaches resembling Wario's.
  • There are multiple test rooms in this game accessible via an action replay device. These rooms use assets from Super Mario Sunshine, most notably the very similar semi-transparent water effects that could suggest the ocean was originally intended to be see-through.[citation needed]

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (GCN)

  • In various platforming stages, Thwomps appear.

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA)

Link encountering some Bob-ombs in the Cave of Flames in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Lakitu sprite in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
  • Lakitus appear as enemies who throw lightning bolts at Link, then disappear into their clouds.
  • Bob-omb is also found in this game, and if struck with the player's sword, will scurry around and then explode. A second hit will cause it to stop and then explode.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GCN/Wii)

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS)

  • One of the themes played while traveling via train greatly resembles that of the Ghost Houses in Super Mario World.
  • Star Fragments, like Gratitude Crystals from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, resemble Star Bits from Super Mario Galaxy and are based on the Japanese candy konpeitō.

Hyrule Warriors (Wii U)

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (3DS)

  • The Fire Gloves, introduced in this game, allow players to throw fireballs, which function similar to those from the Mario series and use the same sound effects from Super Mario Bros..
  • The Hammerwear outfit is designed after the appearance of a Hammer Bro.
  • One of the obtainable materials is called the Crimson Shell. Its description reads "A mysterious shell that never misses a foe when thrown.", a reference to the Red Shell item from the Mario Kart series.

Wii series

Wii Fit (Wii)

  • Along the Free Run island, 8-Bit sprites of Mario and Luigi can be spotted. On a few occasions, a Goomba, Koopa Troopa, Mushroom, or Super Star sprite may also appear along the side of the trail. These sprites have a purpose, because at the end, one of the many questions asked can be which sprite the player spotted.[2]

Wii Fit U (Wii U)

  • Just like Wii Fit, 8-Bit sprites of Mario, a Goomba, and a Mushroom can be spotted along the Free Run island.[3]

Wii Music (Wii)

  • The Super Mario Bros. theme is unlocked after one has cleared the first four levels of Pitch Perfect, simply called Super Mario Bros..

Wii Party (Wii)

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  • In the minigames section accessed from the main menu, one of the minigames under the Challenge subsection is called "Clover Hunt." This is a minigame in which players must locate a certain number of objects that are slightly different from the rest shown on the screen. The directions for the game state that "If you reach the last set, you might see a familiar face!" If the player reaches Stage 26 through Stage 30 (there are only 30 Stages in all and there are six different sets of objects that comprise five stages each, so this is the last set), the object they are given to find is 8-Bit Mario from Super Mario Bros.. They must find the required number of 8-Bit Mario's that are standing still, all of which are hidden amongst multiple 8-Bit Mario's in a jumping position.
  • The mall seen in "Shifty Gifts" resembles Peach's castle.

Wii Party U (Wii U)

  • In the Mii Fashion Plaza TV Party, Miis can dress up like Mario (Male) or Princess Peach (Female).
  • In the Mii Fashion Plaza TV Party, there are a few stores that are Mario-themed.
  • In Mad Hatters, players can choose to wear Mario's Cap, giving two points if no one else is wearing it.
  • In "Dance with Mii", the player can dance to the Super Mario Bros. Ground Theme.
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Wii Sports Resort (Wii)

  • The countdown timer used at the start of the racing events sounds pretty much like the one used during the Mario Kart series. In particular, the Cycling event's timer sounds is almost identical to the one used in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!.
  • In the Island Flyover event, one can hear the Super Mario Bros. overworld theme, the "Lose a Life" and the "Game Over" tunes (also as reference to the place's nighttime description: "Sounds like someone's playing NES, but they need a few pointers...") by flying near the Hillside Cabins area.
  • The name of the ship "The Queen Peach" is based on Princess Peach.
  • The track Wuhu Loop from Mario Kart 7 imitates the first track, Wuhu Island Loop. Maka Wuhu and Wuhu Town also are on Wuhu Island.
  • When playing the island flyover at night, the information of the mysterious ancient ruins (PAL version) states that skeletons were found in a pit along with shells, possibly referring to Dry Bones. Also, in the same time of the day, while going to the entrance of the ruins (Also PAL version), the player will read that "Eerie" can be heard singing. This might allude to the enemy, although a wolf is heard howling and it is possible that the wolf may be named Eerie.
  1. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DZtTR3zu0
  2. ^ http://www.balanceboardblog.com/2008/05/8-bit-mario-found-hiding-in-wii-fit.html
  3. ^ https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAAAYUKlAKLAbog
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