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[[Image:Crab.PNG|frame|right|Four '''Sidesteppers'''.]]
[[Image:Crab.PNG|frame|right|Four '''Sidesteppers'''.]]


A '''Sidestepper''' (referred to as '''[[Crab]]''', another crustacean enemy) in ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'') is a red crustacean that scuttles sideways. They are one of the first enemies the [[Mario]] brothers ever encountered. If made angry, a Sidestepper will bare its teeth and begin to move much faster than normal.
'''Sidestepper''' (Japanese サイドステッパー / カニさん ''Sidestepper / Kani-San'') is a red crab that scuttles sideways, usually baring its teeth. Sidesteppers have begun to appear in place of standard [[Crab]] obstacles in the [[Mario Kart Series]].


== Appearances ==
== Appearances ==
=== ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' ===
=== [[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]] ===
In the ''Mario Bros.'' arcade game, the Sidestepper is the second enemy that the Mario encounters (the first being the [[Shellcreeper]]). They are first seen on Phase Five. Like other enemies, Sidesteppers emerge from pipes and walk on the stage's platforms. They move at the same speed as normal Shellcreepers. When hit from below, a Sidestepper will become angry and speed up. Hit the Sidestepper again from below to flip the enemy over, then run into the crustacean to defeat it. If Mario or Luigi fails to run into a Sidestepper, it will flip itself back over and move even faster than before. Sidesteppers also appear in all remakes of ''Mario Bros.''
The Sidestepper is the second enemy the Mario Bros. encounter. Sidestepper emerges from the pipes and walks towards the bottom of the screen. When hit from below, the Sidestepper becomes angry and speeds up. Hit the Sidestepper from below a second time to flip it over, then run into it to defeat it. If you fail to run into it, Sidestepper will change colour and flip itself back over, moving faster.
Sidesteppers also appear in all remakes of ''Mario Bros.''


=== ''[[Mario Clash]]'' ===
=== [[Mario Clash]] ===
Sidesteppers come out of pipes and scuttle sideways. Hit it in the front or back with a [[Koopa Troopa|Shell]] to turn it sideways, then hit it in the side with another Shell to defeat it.


In this game, Sidesteppers come out of pipes and scuttle sideways (just like before). Hit it in the front or back with a [[Koopa Troopa|Shell]] to turn it sideways, then hit it in the side with another Shell to defeat it.
=== [[Super Mario Advance]] ===
The game contains a new version of ''Mario Bros.'' entitled ''Mario Bros. Classic'', but Sidestepper has also been added to the main [[Super Mario Bros. 2]] game.
When approaching [[Clawgrip]], a short cutscene shows he is a Sidestepper, transformed into Clawgrip by one of [[Wart|Wart's]] magic bubbles.


=== ''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' ===
=== [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]] ===
Sidesteppers make a cameo appearance during the battle with [[Hermie III]]. Sidesteppers run past in the background.


Not only does the game make a repolished new version of ''Mario Bros.'', but also uses the new sprite in the game itself. [[Clawgrip]] is revealed to have been a Sidestepper turned into a monster by one of [[Wart|Wart's]] bubbles. This, however, makes Clawgrip a mere roadblock, rather than of one of Wart's generals.
=== [[Mario Kart Series]] ===
 
[[Image:Sidestepper1.png|right|thumb|A Sidestepper from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.]]
=== ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' ===
In the ''[[Mario Kart|Mario Kart Series]]'', Sidesteppers can be found on beach stages where they walk left and right. They sometimes appear with yellow highlights on their claws. Driving into Sidestepper makes the [[player|player's]] kart spin around. If Sidestepper is hit with a shell, star, or bomb, it flips over and disappears.
[[Image:Super_Mario_Sunshine_Sidestepper.jpg|right|thumb|A possible sub-species of a Sidestepper.]]
A Sidestepper makes a cameo in a [http://www.mariowiki.com/images/1/19/Smsaftergame.jpg wallpaper] showing [[Gelato Beach]]. However, the sidestepper doesn't appear in the game and seems to be different. Instead of having four legs like the normal ones, he possesses six of them. Furthermore his round eyes differ him from the other sidesteppers, having an oval eye-form. Also he is small and doesn't seem angry, in contrast to his relatives.  
 
=== ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' ===
 
Sidesteppers make a cameo appearance in this game. During the battle with [[Hermie III]], Sidesteppers will frequently run past in the background. This is their only appearance in the game, and they were probably added in to distract the [[player]] from the battle.  


=== ''[[Mario Power Tennis (GCN)|Mario Power Tennis]]'' ===
=== [[Mario Power Tennis (GCN)|Mario Power Tennis]] ===
The [[Mario Classic Court]] is based on ''Mario Bros.'', and the original game's sprites are used, including Sidestepper. During a Gimmick game, Sidestepper might walk across the court and trip a character.


Sidesteppers return in ''Mario Power Tennis''. On [[Mario Classic Court]], the original enemy sprites are used instead of modern sprites. During a Gimmick game, a Sidestepper might walk across the court and trip a character.
=== [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] ===
 
=== ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ===
[[Image:SidestepperBrawl.jpg|left|thumb|Sidesteppers in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.]]
[[Image:SidestepperBrawl.jpg|left|thumb|Sidesteppers in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.]]
In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Sidesteppers appear on the [[Mario Bros. (stage)|Mario Bros. stage]]. As in the original Mario Bros., there are red, blue, and purple. Sidesteppers coming out of the pipes and walking downwards. Players can hit the Sidesteppers from below to turn them over, then pick them up and throw them. When a player is hit by a thrown Sidestepper, they directly fly sideways off the screen.
In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Sidesteppers appear on the [[Mario Bros. (stage)|Mario Bros. stage]]. Sidesteppers walk out of the pipes at the top of the screen. Players can hit them from below to flip them over, and pick them up to throw at opponents. If a player is hit by a thrown Sidestepper, they fly sideways off the screen.


=== ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ===
=== [[Super Mario Galaxy]] ===
Sidestepper appears in the [[Deep Dark Galaxy]]. They are defeated by a star spin from the rear. A defensive variety of blue Sidestepper appears that drops a [[1-up Mushroom]] when defeated.


In Super Mario Galaxy, a type of crab that may or may not be a Sidestepper appears in the [[Deep Dark Galaxy]]. These crabs are defeated by a star spin from the rear. In this game a very defensive variety of blue Sidestepper that drops a [[1-up Mushroom]] when defeated.
== Trophy Description from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' ==
[[Image:Sidestepper_Trophy.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Crabby enemies taken on by Mario and Luigi. One bump from below wouldn't flip them over, but rather anger them so they moved faster. These pests had to be bumped twice before they could be upended and kicked off the stage. If left alone after being turned upside down, or if there was one left, their speed would increase. They went by the basic name of "crabs" in Japan.


=== ''[[Mario Kart Series]]'' ===
[[Image:Sidestepper1.png|right|thumb|A Sidestepper from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.]]
In the ''[[Mario Kart|Mario Kart Series]]'', Sidesteppers can be found mostly on beach stages where they walk left and right. Here they're only seen as red and have highlights of yellow on their claws. Driving into one will make the [[player]] spin around. If a Sidestepper is hit with a shell, star, or bomb it will flip over and disappear.
== Trophy Information from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' ==
[[Image:Sidestepper_Trophy.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
''Crabby enemies taken on by Mario and Luigi. One bump from below wouldn't flip them over, but rather anger them so they moved faster. These pests had to be bumped twice before they could be upended and kicked off the stage. If left alone after being turned upside down, or if there was one left, their speed would increase. They went by the basic name of "crabs" in Japan.''
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Revision as of 04:56, July 18, 2009

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Four Sidesteppers.

Sidestepper (Japanese サイドステッパー / カニさん Sidestepper / Kani-San) is a red crab that scuttles sideways, usually baring its teeth. Sidesteppers have begun to appear in place of standard Crab obstacles in the Mario Kart Series.

Appearances

Mario Bros.

The Sidestepper is the second enemy the Mario Bros. encounter. Sidestepper emerges from the pipes and walks towards the bottom of the screen. When hit from below, the Sidestepper becomes angry and speeds up. Hit the Sidestepper from below a second time to flip it over, then run into it to defeat it. If you fail to run into it, Sidestepper will change colour and flip itself back over, moving faster. Sidesteppers also appear in all remakes of Mario Bros.

Mario Clash

Sidesteppers come out of pipes and scuttle sideways. Hit it in the front or back with a Shell to turn it sideways, then hit it in the side with another Shell to defeat it.

Super Mario Advance

The game contains a new version of Mario Bros. entitled Mario Bros. Classic, but Sidestepper has also been added to the main Super Mario Bros. 2 game. When approaching Clawgrip, a short cutscene shows he is a Sidestepper, transformed into Clawgrip by one of Wart's magic bubbles.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

Sidesteppers make a cameo appearance during the battle with Hermie III. Sidesteppers run past in the background.

Mario Kart Series

File:Sidestepper1.png
A Sidestepper from Mario Kart Wii.

In the Mario Kart Series, Sidesteppers can be found on beach stages where they walk left and right. They sometimes appear with yellow highlights on their claws. Driving into Sidestepper makes the player's kart spin around. If Sidestepper is hit with a shell, star, or bomb, it flips over and disappears.

Mario Power Tennis

The Mario Classic Court is based on Mario Bros., and the original game's sprites are used, including Sidestepper. During a Gimmick game, Sidestepper might walk across the court and trip a character.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

File:SidestepperBrawl.jpg
Sidesteppers in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Sidesteppers appear on the Mario Bros. stage. Sidesteppers walk out of the pipes at the top of the screen. Players can hit them from below to flip them over, and pick them up to throw at opponents. If a player is hit by a thrown Sidestepper, they fly sideways off the screen.

Super Mario Galaxy

Sidestepper appears in the Deep Dark Galaxy. They are defeated by a star spin from the rear. A defensive variety of blue Sidestepper appears that drops a 1-up Mushroom when defeated.

Trophy Description from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

File:Sidestepper Trophy.jpg

Crabby enemies taken on by Mario and Luigi. One bump from below wouldn't flip them over, but rather anger them so they moved faster. These pests had to be bumped twice before they could be upended and kicked off the stage. If left alone after being turned upside down, or if there was one left, their speed would increase. They went by the basic name of "crabs" in Japan.


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