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==''{{wp|The Adventures of Willy Beamish}}'' (Multiplatform)== | ==''{{wp|The Adventures of Willy Beamish}}'' (Multiplatform)== | ||
[[File:Monstersquad.png|thumb|The "Monster Squad" game.]] | [[File:Monstersquad.png|thumb|The "Monster Squad" game.]] | ||
*The main protagonist, Willy, at one point plays a "Nintari" game entitled "Monster Squad", appears to be a | *The main protagonist, Willy, at one point plays a "Nintari" game entitled "Monster Squad", appears to be a parody of ''Super Mario Bros.'' Nintari is also a portmanteau of Nintendo and Atari. | ||
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===''Angry Video Game Nerd 2: Assimilation'' (PC)=== | ===''Angry Video Game Nerd 2: Assimilation'' (PC)=== | ||
*In the tutorial and Rabbit Season levels, a poster of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' can be seen in the background. | *In the tutorial and Rabbit Season levels, a poster of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' can be seen in the background. | ||
*The first level of Browntown is called "Dookie Dookie Panic", a | *The first level of Browntown is called "Dookie Dookie Panic", a parody of ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic|Doki Doki Panic]]''. | ||
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*The tubes Charlie enters resemble Warp Pipes. | *The tubes Charlie enters resemble Warp Pipes. | ||
==''Christmas Crisis'' (CD-i)== | ==''Christmas Crisis'' ([[Philips CD-i|CD-i]])== | ||
[[File:ChristmasCrisis.png|thumb|Background of the secret fourth level.]] | [[File:ChristmasCrisis.png|thumb|Background of the secret fourth level.]] | ||
*The fourth secret level is heavily based on ''Super Mario Bros.'', containing blocks and other geometry that highly resemble that of the above-ground levels. The counters that appear at the top of the screen are also highly reminiscent of the ones from said game, although substituting Mario's name above the score with Santa's. | *The fourth secret level is heavily based on ''Super Mario Bros.'', containing blocks and other geometry that highly resemble that of the above-ground levels. The counters that appear at the top of the screen are also highly reminiscent of the ones from said game, although substituting Mario's name above the score with Santa's. | ||
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*In one of the cutscenes featuring Sam and Amelie, Sam says the following line: ''Great. So, I'm [[Mario]] and you're [[Princess Peach]].'' | *In one of the cutscenes featuring Sam and Amelie, Sam says the following line: ''Great. So, I'm [[Mario]] and you're [[Princess Peach]].'' | ||
**Not much soon after, Amelie says the following line: ''Yeah. Like Mario and Princess "Beach."'' | **Not much soon after, Amelie says the following line: ''Yeah. Like Mario and Princess "Beach."'' | ||
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*In missions where the player needs to build a pipe to collect resources, upon completion of building a pipe, one of the possible lines their dwarf may say is, "I feel like a plumber! I just need a big bushy mustache!" | |||
==''{{wp|Dig Dug: Digging Strike}}'' (Nintendo DS)== | ==''{{wp|Dig Dug: Digging Strike}}'' (Nintendo DS)== | ||
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*In the ''Toppat Civil Warfare'' ending, when Henry attempts to break out the Toppat members remaining loyal to him, "Toppy" (a clone of [[Cappy]]) is one of the options he can choose. If chosen, Henry [[capture]]s Toppat prison guard Floyd Winters to free his allies from their cells. | *In the ''Toppat Civil Warfare'' ending, when Henry attempts to break out the Toppat members remaining loyal to him, "Toppy" (a clone of [[Cappy]]) is one of the options he can choose. If chosen, Henry [[capture]]s Toppat prison guard Floyd Winters to free his allies from their cells. | ||
*In the ''Toppat King'' ending, when Henry and the Right Hand Man engage in a team-up attack, [[stylish move]] (known as "Style on 'em" in-game) is one of the options they can choose. In the same ending, when the rocket launches while Henry is still stranded on the ground, a [[Lakitu's Cloud]] (known simply as a Cloud in-game) is one of the options he can choose to return to the rocket. The cloud also times out just as Henry is about to reach the rocket, just like it does in every ''Super Mario'' game where it is rideable. | *In the ''Toppat King'' ending, when Henry and the Right Hand Man engage in a team-up attack, [[stylish move]] (known as "Style on 'em" in-game) is one of the options they can choose. In the same ending, when the rocket launches while Henry is still stranded on the ground, a [[Lakitu's Cloud]] (known simply as a Cloud in-game) is one of the options he can choose to return to the rocket. The cloud also times out just as Henry is about to reach the rocket, just like it does in every ''Super Mario'' game where it is rideable. | ||
*In the ''Triple Threat'' ending, when Henry and Ellie are shot to ground level and think of a method to reach the rocket in time, "Swap" is one of the options they can choose. As they swap, a sound effect reminiscent of the one for swapping characters in ''[[Donkey Kong Country | *In the ''Triple Threat'' ending, when Henry and Ellie are shot to ground level and think of a method to reach the rocket in time, "Swap" is one of the options they can choose. As they swap, a sound effect reminiscent of the one for swapping characters in the earlier ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' games plays. At the same point, the fail screen from the "Throw" option is "''So long-eh, Henry!''", in reference to the "''So long kinga Bowser!''" quote from ''Super Mario 64''. Also at the same point, a [[Barrel Cannon]] (known simply as a Barrel in-game) is one of Henry's options. | ||
*Two Toppat members known as Marty O. and Louie G., who are based on Mario and Luigi, respectively, appear in the ''Triple Threat'' ending when Henry and Ellie crash into the Toppat Rocket's cafeteria, and in the ''Special BROvert Ops'' ending when Henry makes it through the main door of the rocket. Louie G.'s speech about the new leader is similar to the Italian gibberish heard in the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' games. Additionally, their dance during the Diversion option on the ''Triple Threat'' ending is the choreography for [[Do the Mario]]. | *Two Toppat members known as Marty O. and Louie G., who are based on Mario and Luigi, respectively, appear in the ''Triple Threat'' ending when Henry and Ellie crash into the Toppat Rocket's cafeteria, and in the ''Special BROvert Ops'' ending when Henry makes it through the main door of the rocket. Louie G.'s speech about the new leader is similar to the Italian gibberish heard in the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' games. Additionally, their dance during the Diversion option on the ''Triple Threat'' ending is the choreography for [[Do the Mario]]. | ||
*Another Toppat member known as Konkey Dong bears a strong resemblance to [[Donkey Kong]]. He is only seen during the Diversion option of the ''Triple Threat'' ending, where he is seen performing Donkey Kong's main dance from ''Donkey Kong 64''. His character bio also outright features the "''If he shoots ya, it's gonna hurt.''" line from the [[DK Rap]]. | *Another Toppat member known as Konkey Dong bears a strong resemblance to [[Donkey Kong]]. He is only seen during the Diversion option of the ''Triple Threat'' ending, where he is seen performing Donkey Kong's main dance from ''Donkey Kong 64''. His character bio also outright features the "''If he shoots ya, it's gonna hurt.''" line from the [[DK Rap]]. | ||
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==''Homescapes'' (iOS/Android)== | ==''Homescapes'' (iOS/Android)== | ||
When the player clears the 1740th level, they get to unlock a scene where Austin and Robbie play "''Super Rosario Cousins''" on a Gametendo console, which are | When the player clears the 1740th level, they get to unlock a scene where Austin and Robbie play "''Super Rosario Cousins''" on a Gametendo console, which are parodies of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]], respectively. In the next scene, when Austin and Robbie attempt to explain their grogginess to Austin's girlfriend Katherine, a thought bubble appears to liken Austin and Robbie to Mario and Luigi, respectively. | ||
==''{{wp|Hyperdimension Neptunia}}'' series== | ==''{{wp|Hyperdimension Neptunia}}'' series== | ||
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===''{{wp|Lego City Undercover|LEGO City Undercover}}'' ([[Wii U]], [[Nintendo Switch]])=== | ===''{{wp|Lego City Undercover|LEGO City Undercover}}'' ([[Wii U]], [[Nintendo Switch]])=== | ||
[[File:Donkey Kong - Lego City Undercover.png|thumb|Chase remarking about a giant ape in the "Miner Altercation" level in ''LEGO City Undercover''.]] | [[File:Donkey Kong - Lego City Undercover.png|thumb|Chase remarking about a giant ape in the "Miner Altercation" level in ''LEGO City Undercover''.]] | ||
Due to this '' | Due to this ''LEGO'' game being co-published by [[Nintendo]], the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] versions of the game have many ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' references. | ||
*Chase McCain, the game's protagonist, can build a [[Warp Pipe]] out of Lego bricks and enter it just like [[Mario]], complete with the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' sound effect. In the remaster, this was replaced with a Teleport Pad. | *Chase McCain, the game's protagonist, can build a [[Warp Pipe]] out of Lego bricks and enter it just like [[Mario]], complete with the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' sound effect. In the remaster, this was replaced with a Teleport Pad. | ||
*Five [[? Block]]s appear. The player can jump up and hit them, producing the same sound effect as if a Coin had been collected (though nothing comes out of them aside from several Lego studs after they've been hit three times). In the remaster, the boxes were replaced by Rex Graffiti Skullptures. | *Five [[? Block]]s appear. The player can jump up and hit them, producing the same sound effect as if a Coin had been collected (though nothing comes out of them aside from several Lego studs after they've been hit three times). In the remaster, the boxes were replaced by Rex Graffiti Skullptures. | ||
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===''{{wp|Persona 5}}'' (PS3/PS4) / ''Persona 5 Royal'' (PS4 and multiplatform)=== | ===''{{wp|Persona 5}}'' (PS3/PS4) / ''Persona 5 Royal'' (PS4 and multiplatform)=== | ||
*While looking at the instructions on how the Battle Arena in Nijima's Palace is played, Futaba Sakura comments on it by comparing it to the "Challenger Approaching" mechanic from "''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Bash Bros.]]''" | *While looking at the instructions on how the Battle Arena in Sae Nijima's Palace is played, Futaba Sakura comments on it by comparing it to the "Challenger Approaching" mechanic from "''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Bash Bros.]]''" | ||
==''Petit Computer'' ([[DSiWare]])== | ==''Petit Computer'' ([[DSiWare]])== | ||
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In the quest that comes with the ''Conker's Big Reunion'' DLC pack, while running through the Tediz brewery, [[Conker]] must take a series of slopes with giant barrels rolling down to reach the second floor. The similarity to the ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' setting is commented on by Conker: "What's going on? ''[The barrels]'' never stop coming. Is there some big ape throwing all these barrels down or what?" He will later chime in, "Can someone call a plumber?", in reference to [[Mario]]. | In the quest that comes with the ''Conker's Big Reunion'' DLC pack, while running through the Tediz brewery, [[Conker]] must take a series of slopes with giant barrels rolling down to reach the second floor. The similarity to the ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' setting is commented on by Conker: "What's going on? ''[The barrels]'' never stop coming. Is there some big ape throwing all these barrels down or what?" He will later chime in, "Can someone call a plumber?", in reference to [[Mario]]. | ||
==''{{wp|Project X Zone 2}}'' (3DS)== | ==''Project X Zone'' series== | ||
===''{{wp|Project X Zone}}'' (3DS)=== | |||
*In one chapter, the character Xiaomu makes an allusion to the [[Rainbow Road]] stage from the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]] while the group are talking about how they can cross the rainbow that connects the worlds of {{wp|Adventure of Valkyrie}} and {{wp|Super Robot Wars (series)|Endless Frontier}}, saying that they "could even bust out a go-kart". | |||
===''{{wp|Project X Zone 2}}'' (3DS)=== | |||
[[File:PXZ2 Mario Kart Reference.jpg|thumb|Xiaomu mentions [[Triple Red Shells]].]] | [[File:PXZ2 Mario Kart Reference.jpg|thumb|Xiaomu mentions [[Triple Red Shells]].]] | ||
*The character Xiaomu makes multiple references to the ''Mario'' universe, and sometimes Mario himself. | *The character Xiaomu makes multiple references to the ''Mario'' universe, and sometimes Mario himself. | ||
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==''{{wp|Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game}}'' (PSN and multiplatform)== | ==''{{wp|Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game}}'' (PSN and multiplatform)== | ||
[[File:Scott Pilgrim vs. the World The Game Subspace Highway.jpg|thumb|right|A Subspace Highway, showing many blocks based on ''Super Mario'' blocks]] | [[File:Scott Pilgrim vs. the World The Game Subspace Highway.jpg|thumb|right|A Subspace Highway, showing many blocks based on ''Super Mario'' blocks in an area resembling Rainbow Road]] | ||
*The "Subspace Highway" bonus areas are a reference to [[Rainbow Road]], and the blocks in the areas are based on the ''Super Mario'' blocks.<ref>http://www.aimlesspodcasts.com/2010/08/24/review-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-the-game/</ref> | *The "Subspace Highway" bonus areas are a reference to [[Rainbow Road]], and the blocks in the areas are based on the ''Super Mario'' blocks.<ref>http://www.aimlesspodcasts.com/2010/08/24/review-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-the-game/</ref> | ||
*When Stephen Stills finishes a level, he jumps into a [[Warp Pipe]]. Multiple Warp Pipes also appear on the overworld map. | *When Stephen Stills finishes a level, he jumps into a [[Warp Pipe]]. Multiple Warp Pipes also appear on the overworld map. | ||
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===''{{wp|SpongeBob SquigglePants}}'' ([[Wii]] and [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])=== | ===''{{wp|SpongeBob SquigglePants}}'' ([[Wii]] and [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]])=== | ||
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and many other NES games are | *''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and many other NES games are parodied in an individual "nanogame". | ||
==''{{wp|Spore (2008 video game)|Spore}}'' (PC)== | ==''{{wp|Spore (2008 video game)|Spore}}'' (PC)== | ||
[[File:Sporeyoshiref.png|thumb]] | [[File:Sporeyoshiref.png|thumb]] | ||
[[File:Spore Tronkey Kong.jpg|thumb|left|"It's on like Tronkey-Kong!"]] | [[File:Spore Tronkey Kong.jpg|thumb|left|"It's on like Tronkey-Kong!"]] | ||
*In the Creature Creator chapter of the [[Prima Games]] guide, one of the creatures is called "Sloshi", a reference to Yoshi. Its description also references Mario (as Miguel, a Spanish carpenter), Princess Peach (as Princess Apple), and Bowser (as Growser, a terrapin). The Mushroom Kingdom is also | *In the Creature Creator chapter of the [[Prima Games]] guide, one of the creatures is called "Sloshi", a reference to Yoshi. Its description also references Mario (as Miguel, a Spanish carpenter), Princess Peach (as Princess Apple), and Bowser (as Growser, a terrapin). The Mushroom Kingdom is also parioded as the "Ivy Kingdom". Finally, the [[Koopa Troop]] is also parodied via a reference to Growser's "tortoise minions". | ||
*In the Space Stage, creatures from other empires or the player's empire can offer a mission to destroy one colony of an opponent empire. If the player accepts the request, the creature says, "Ho, yeah, buddy! It's on! It's on like Tronkey-Kong!" | *In the Space Stage, creatures from other empires or the player's empire can offer a mission to destroy one colony of an opponent empire. If the player accepts the request, the creature says, "Ho, yeah, buddy! It's on! It's on like Tronkey-Kong!" | ||
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==''{{wp|Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People}}'' (PC/[[WiiWare]])== | ==''{{wp|Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People}}'' (PC/[[WiiWare]])== | ||
*In Episode 5, the real world is merged with the video game world, and many of the people of [http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Free_Country,_USA Free Country, USA] think that they are video game characters. Marzipan, who was previously helping Bubs fix his Concession Stand, thinks she is "Lady Crate Ape". She kidnaps Bubs and goes to the top of the stand. She then jumps and causes the scaffolding around the stand to collapse and begins throwing crates around. This is a | *In Episode 5, the real world is merged with the video game world, and many of the people of [http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Free_Country,_USA Free Country, USA] think that they are video game characters. Marzipan, who was previously helping Bubs fix his Concession Stand, thinks she is "Lady Crate Ape". She kidnaps Bubs and goes to the top of the stand. She then jumps and causes the scaffolding around the stand to collapse and begins throwing crates around. This is a reference to ''Donkey Kong''. The box art for Lady Crate Ape also appears in the game, depicting a female ape that bears a strong resemblance to Donkey Kong. | ||
*Also in Episode 5, one of Strong Bad’s digs at his younger brother, Strong Sad, is giving him the nickname of “Dumpy Kong Jr.”, a reference to [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] himself. | *Also in Episode 5, one of Strong Bad’s digs at his younger brother, Strong Sad, is giving him the nickname of “Dumpy Kong Jr.”, a reference to [[Donkey Kong Jr.]] himself. | ||
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==''{{wp|Tiny Tower}}'' / ''Tiny Tower Vegas'' (iOS/Android)== | ==''{{wp|Tiny Tower}}'' / ''Tiny Tower Vegas'' (iOS/Android)== | ||
[[File:Tinytower plumbers.PNG|thumb]] | [[File:Tinytower plumbers.PNG|thumb]] | ||
*On Bitbook, a | *On Bitbook, a parody of Facebook, a few of the many randomly generated Bitizens' posts make references to the ''Super Mario'' franchise: | ||
**"''I need a plumber to fix my sink and save a princess.''" | **"''I need a plumber to fix my sink and save a princess.''" | ||
**"''With our new roommate'' <Bitizen name>'', we can finally play [[Mario Party]].''" | **"''With our new roommate'' <Bitizen name>'', we can finally play [[Mario Party]].''" | ||
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*Humish's description references ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', saying "''Humish the luckiest guard, gets lucky wins all the time on Swarmio Kart 8 Beeluxe.''" | *Humish's description references ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', saying "''Humish the luckiest guard, gets lucky wins all the time on Swarmio Kart 8 Beeluxe.''" | ||
*The description for the H2GO Tonic references [[Enguarde]], saying "''Yooka swims faster, thanks to lessons from a friendly swordfish.''" | *The description for the H2GO Tonic references [[Enguarde]], saying "''Yooka swims faster, thanks to lessons from a friendly swordfish.''" | ||
*In the level Boom-Bloom Blast - Breakthrough, there is a section resembling [[Bramble Blast (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Bramble Blast]]. | *In the level Boom-Bloom Blast - Breakthrough, there is a section resembling [[Bramble Blast (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Bramble Blast]]. The Boom-Blooms themselves are based on [[Barrel Cannon]]s. | ||
*The secret area has a challenge area with a similar layout to 25m. | *The secret area has a challenge area with a similar layout to 25m. | ||
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==Miscellaneous apps== | ==Miscellaneous apps== | ||
[[File:Leps world.jpg|thumb|''Lep's World'' is a typical app retool of classic ''Super Mario'' platformers, maintaining the same basic gameplay, but with new graphics and a different backstory.]] | [[File:Leps world.jpg|thumb|''Lep's World'' is a typical app retool of classic ''Super Mario'' platformers, maintaining the same basic gameplay, but with new graphics and a different backstory.]] | ||
[[File:Banana kong.png|thumb|''Banana Kong'' is an endless runner with many elements and mechanics borrowed from the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' series, including [[Banana Balloon]]s and [[Animal Friends]]. The main character himself is a | [[File:Banana kong.png|thumb|''Banana Kong'' is an endless runner with many elements and mechanics borrowed from the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' series, including [[Banana Balloon]]s and [[Animal Friends]]. The main character himself is a reference to [[Donkey Kong]].]] | ||
[[File:Mario Wiki Box Maker.png|thumb|''Box Maker'' is a PC app | [[File:Mario Wiki Box Maker.png|thumb|''Box Maker'' is a PC app parody of ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' available on the Steam Store, featuring new characters and graphics as well as interfaces identical to that of the original game.]] | ||
Numerous unauthorized apps based on the ''Super Mario'' franchise have appeared; many are subsequently removed because of copyright issues, although others have retooled the basic ''Super Mario'' platformer premise (i.e. new graphics, power-ups and backstories, etc.) enough to remain active. These sorts of games include: | Numerous unauthorized apps based on the ''Super Mario'' franchise have appeared; many are subsequently removed because of copyright issues, although others have retooled the basic ''Super Mario'' platformer premise (i.e. new graphics, power-ups and backstories, etc.) enough to remain active. These sorts of games include: | ||
*''3D Cartoon Land Safari'', a slightly altered version of ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' | *''3D Cartoon Land Safari'', a slightly altered version of ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' | ||
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*''Secret Maryo Chronicles'', a game inspired by ''Super Mario World'' | *''Secret Maryo Chronicles'', a game inspired by ''Super Mario World'' | ||
*''Banana Kong'', an endless runner heavily inspired by ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. | *''Banana Kong'', an endless runner heavily inspired by ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. | ||
*''Box Maker'', a PC level editor being a | *''Box Maker'', a PC level editor being a parody of ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and its 3DS port, using a rabbit wearing Mario's signature clothes as the main character, new graphics, enemies, and music, as well as copying several designs, animations, and interfaces from the original game. The game is available on Steam Store, and hasn't been acknowledged by Nintendo yet. | ||
The Android game ''Era's Adventure'' used a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] as the titular character, causing controversy among many ''Super Mario'' fans and Nintendo contacting the developer, causing him to change the character model to resemble a Yoshi less. The developer did not actually intend to copy Yoshi, for he was not familiar with the ''Super Mario'' franchise and just got the model off a stock site. | The Android game ''Era's Adventure'' used a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] as the titular character, causing controversy among many ''Super Mario'' fans and Nintendo contacting the developer, causing him to change the character model to resemble a Yoshi less. The developer did not actually intend to copy Yoshi, for he was not familiar with the ''Super Mario'' franchise and just got the model off a stock site. | ||