Don't like the ads? Then create an account! Users with accounts have more options than anonymous users.

Difference between revisions of "Boo"

From Triforce Wiki, a The Legend of Zelda wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
m
m (Thanks to LA guide and respawning.)
Line 6: Line 6:
'''Boo Buddies''',<ref name="pg37">''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Nintendo Player's Guide'', page 37</ref><ref name="pg99">''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Nintendo Player's Guide'', page 99</ref> also known as '''Boos'''<ref name="pg37"/> and misspelled as '''Boo Buddles'''<ref name="pg99"/>, are ghost enemies who appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' and its [[Game Boy Color]] port, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''. They are from the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise, and their appearance is based off their appearance in ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario World|Super Mario World]]''.<ref name="pg99"/>  
'''Boo Buddies''',<ref name="pg37">''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Nintendo Player's Guide'', page 37</ref><ref name="pg99">''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Nintendo Player's Guide'', page 99</ref> also known as '''Boos'''<ref name="pg37"/> and misspelled as '''Boo Buddles'''<ref name="pg99"/>, are ghost enemies who appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' and its [[Game Boy Color]] port, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''. They are from the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise, and their appearance is based off their appearance in ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario World|Super Mario World]]''.<ref name="pg99"/>  


[[Link]] only encounters two Boo Buddies during the game, in a dark room of the [[Bottle Grotto]] dungeon that has the [[Power Bracelet]]. The Boo Buddies are nearly invulnerable in the dark, where they can only be defeated directly if Link shoots four [[arrow]]s at them. The Boo Buddies move slowly toward Link even when he is facing them, unlike Boos from ''Mario'' franchise, who only go after the player if they do not face them.
[[Link]] only encounters two Boo Buddies during the game, in a dark room of the [[Bottle Grotto]] dungeon that has the [[Power Bracelet]]. The Boo Buddies are nearly invulnerable in the dark, where they can only be defeated directly if Link shoots four [[arrow]]s at them or by using the [[Magic Rod]]. The Boo Buddies move slowly toward Link even when he is facing them, unlike Boos from ''Mario'' franchise, who only go after the player if they do not face them.


Link can use [[Magic Powder]] to light the two [[Lamp]]s, causing the whole room to brighten momentarily. When the room gets bright, the Boo Buddies turn dark and weaken, though when the Lamps' flames die out, the Boo Buddies return to normal. The Boo Buddies act the opposite when the room is bright instead of dark, as they attempt to flee from Link. When both Boo Buddies are in this state, Link can defeat them with a single hit from any weapon. When Link defeats the Boo Buddies or if both flee while the room is bright, a [[Treasure Chest]] with the Power Bracelet appears.
Link can use [[Magic Powder]] to light the two [[Lamp]]s, causing the whole room to brighten momentarily. When the room gets bright, the Boo Buddies turn dark and weaken, though when the Lamps' flames die out, the Boo Buddies return to normal. The Boo Buddies act the opposite when the room is bright instead of dark, as they attempt to flee from Link. When both Boo Buddies are in this state, Link can defeat them with a single hit from any weapon. When Link defeats the Boo Buddies or if both flee while the room is bright, a [[Treasure Chest]] with the Power Bracelet appears.
Line 15: Line 15:
Boo Buddy LADX sprite.png|''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'' sprite
Boo Buddy LADX sprite.png|''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'' sprite
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*Boo Buddies can be defeated from the [[Magic Rod]] in the dark, although this cannot occur during normal gameplay because Link only does not obtain the Magic Rod until later in the game.{{citation needed}}


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:21, August 2, 2019

Boo
Boo Buddy LADX screenshot.png
Link encounters the two Boo Buddies of Bottle Grotto
First appearance Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988, overall)
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
Latest appearance Super Mario Maker 2 (2019, overall)
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (1998)

Boo Buddies,[1][2] also known as Boos[1] and misspelled as Boo Buddles[2], are ghost enemies who appear in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and its Game Boy Color port, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. They are from the Mario franchise, and their appearance is based off their appearance in Super Mario World.[2]

Link only encounters two Boo Buddies during the game, in a dark room of the Bottle Grotto dungeon that has the Power Bracelet. The Boo Buddies are nearly invulnerable in the dark, where they can only be defeated directly if Link shoots four arrows at them or by using the Magic Rod. The Boo Buddies move slowly toward Link even when he is facing them, unlike Boos from Mario franchise, who only go after the player if they do not face them.

Link can use Magic Powder to light the two Lamps, causing the whole room to brighten momentarily. When the room gets bright, the Boo Buddies turn dark and weaken, though when the Lamps' flames die out, the Boo Buddies return to normal. The Boo Buddies act the opposite when the room is bright instead of dark, as they attempt to flee from Link. When both Boo Buddies are in this state, Link can defeat them with a single hit from any weapon. When Link defeats the Boo Buddies or if both flee while the room is bright, a Treasure Chest with the Power Bracelet appears.

Gallery

References

  1. ^ a b The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Nintendo Player's Guide, page 37
  2. ^ a b c The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Nintendo Player's Guide, page 99