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{{Species infobox | {{Species infobox | ||
|image = [[File:Buzz Blob | |image=[[File:FSA Buzz Blob.png]]<br>A Buzz Blob's sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'' | ||
|first_appearance = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' (1991) | |first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' (1991) | ||
|latest_appearance = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) (2019) | |latest_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) (2019) | ||
|notable = [[Electric Blob King]]<br>[[Electric Blob Queen]]<br>[[Giant Buzz Blob]] | |notable=[[Electric Blob King]]<br>[[Electric Blob Queen]]<br>[[Giant Buzz Blob]] | ||
|variants = [[Blob]]<br>[[Cukeman]] | |variants=[[Blob]]<br>[[Cukeman]] | ||
|relatives = [[Manhandla]] | |relatives=[[Manhandla]] | ||
|comparable = [[Chuchu]]<br>[[Electric Chuchu]] | |comparable=[[Chuchu]]<br>[[Electric Chuchu]] | ||
|expand=expandable | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Buzz Blobs''' are blob-like creatures with two round feet | '''Buzz Blobs''',<ref>M. Arakawa. ''The Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening'' Player's Guide. Page 95.</ref> also parsed '''Buzzblobs''',<ref>M. Arakawa. ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past'' Player's Guide. Page 110.</ref> are blob-like creatures with two round feet that appear as enemies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series, debuting in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''. Buzz Blobs waddle around slowly, and if [[Link]] makes direct contact with one, even with his [[sword]], the Buzz Blob electrocutes him. In some games, a Buzz Blob transforms into a [[cukeman]] if Link sprinkles [[Magic Powder]] on it. Buzz Blobs have a similar shape to some incarnations of [[Chuchu]]s, blob enemies which also occasionally have electric powers. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', | [[File:Buzz Blob ALttP sprite.png|frame|left]] | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', Buzzblobs, also called '''Cukemages'''<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 43, page 68.</ref> or '''Shockers''',<ref>Stratton, Bryan, and Stephen Stratton. ''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Four Swords'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 14.</ref> appear somewhat uncommonly across [[Hyrule]], but are mostly concentrated around the [[Magic Shop]], likely as a subtle way to get players to try the Magic Powder item on them. They move in a slow, somewhat random fashion, though at times they do seem to deliberately get in Link's way. If hit with the sword, Link is electrocuted, though they can be safely attacked if stunned first, and once Link obtains the [[Master Sword Lv3|Golden Sword]], they can be attacked normally. If Link uses some of the Magic Powder obtained from the [[Witch]] on them, they become cukemen. | |||
===''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''=== | ||
Buzz Blobs reappear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''. The first | [[File:Buzz Blob LA sprite.png|frame|left]] | ||
[[File:LADX Buzz Blob.png|frame]] | |||
Buzz Blobs reappear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''. They act the same as in their debut appearance. The first Buzz Blob is seen outside the [[Witch's Hut]], similar to their concentration in the respective location in the previous game. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]'' and the [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch remake]], the [[Giant Buzz Blob]] is an optional miniboss in the [[Color Dungeon]]. | |||
===''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages''=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages''=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'', Buzz Blobs can no longer be attacked while stunned, and are instead changed into | [[File:Buzz Blob LADX sprite.png|frame|left]] | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'', Buzz Blobs can no longer be attacked while stunned, and are instead changed into cukemen through [[Mystery Seed]]s. In the former game, they appear prominently in [[Holodrum Plain]] and [[Natzu Prairie]], while in the latter, they appear mainly in [[Nuun Highlands]]. In ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons'', the [[Manhandla]] appears to be a giant Buzz Blob because of its similar appearance and electrical abilities. | |||
===''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures''=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures''=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'', Buzz Blobs are found in [[Death Mountain Foothills]] and the [[Lost Woods]]. Due to there being no relevant item | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'', Buzz Blobs are found in [[Death Mountain Foothills]], where a huge horde of them is found, and the [[Lost Woods]]. Due to there being no relevant item, they no longer can be turned into cukemen. Aside from simply waddling around, Buzz Blobs can perform short leaps at the Links. | ||
===''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds''=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds''=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'', Buzz Blobs are yellow and visibly and audibly spark electricity as they walk to distinguish them from the new [[Blob]] enemy, which is essentially a non-electric (and as such, defenseless) version of the enemy. They still appear around the Witch's | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'', Buzz Blobs are yellow and visibly and audibly spark electricity as they walk to distinguish them from the new [[Blob]] enemy, which is essentially a non-electric (and as such, defenseless) version of the enemy. They still appear around the [[Witch's House]], despite not having an item to change them. Additionally, they and Blobs appear in large numbers in the group of trees between [[Link's House]] and the [[Blacksmith's Forge]]. Both Blobs and Buzz Blobs walk slowly in Link's direction in this game. They are among the only enemies Link can meet before [[Yuga]] invades the [[Sanctuary]], as they appear in the [[Lost Woods]] before then. | ||
===''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes''=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes''=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]'', Blobs and Buzz Blobs both appear as they do in ''A Link Between Worlds'', appearing in the [[Woodlands]] | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]'', Blobs and Buzz Blobs both appear as they do in ''A Link Between Worlds'', appearing in the [[Woodlands]] and the [[Riverside]]. The second level of the Woodlands is themed after them, being called [[Buzz Blob Cave]]. The midboss for the Woodlands area (encountered in the aforementioned level) is a giant Buzz Blob with a crown called the [[Electric Blob King]], while the midboss for the Riverside area (encountered in the [[Abyss of Agony]]) is a pink, feminine version called the [[Electric Blob Queen]]. Dark, [[curse]]-bearing Buzz Blobs additionally appear in the [[Den of Trials]]. | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=バズブロブ | |Jap=バズブロブ | ||
|JapR= | |JapR=Bazuburobu | ||
|JapM=Buzz Blob | |JapM=Buzz Blob | ||
|Spa=ectoplasma eléctrico | |||
|SpaM=electric ectoplasm | |||
|FreA=Blob | |||
|FreAM=- | |||
|FreE=Buzz-blob | |||
|FreEM=- | |||
|Dut=Buzz Blob | |||
|DutM=- | |||
|Ita=buzz blob | |||
|ItaM=- | |||
|Ger=Elektro-Gurkenmensch | |||
|GerM= | |||
|Rus=вольтоблоб | |||
|RusR=vol'toblob | |||
|RusM= | |||
|Kor=버즈블로브 | |||
|KorR=Beojeubeullobeu | |||
|KorM=Buzz Blob | |||
|ChiS=带电液形虫 | |||
|ChiSR= | |||
|ChiSM= | |||
|ChiT=帶電液形蟲 | |||
|ChiTR= | |||
|ChiTM= | |||
}} | }} | ||
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[[Category:Slimes]] | [[Category:Slimes]] | ||
[[Category:Electrical creatures]] | |||
[[Category:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past enemies]] | [[Category:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past enemies]] | ||
[[Category:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening enemies]] | [[Category:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening enemies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:01, April 2, 2023
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| First appearance | The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991) | ||
| Latest appearance | The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) (2019) | ||
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Buzz Blobs,[1] also parsed Buzzblobs,[2] are blob-like creatures with two round feet that appear as enemies in The Legend of Zelda series, debuting in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Buzz Blobs waddle around slowly, and if Link makes direct contact with one, even with his sword, the Buzz Blob electrocutes him. In some games, a Buzz Blob transforms into a cukeman if Link sprinkles Magic Powder on it. Buzz Blobs have a similar shape to some incarnations of Chuchus, blob enemies which also occasionally have electric powers.
History[edit]
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Buzzblobs, also called Cukemages[3] or Shockers,[4] appear somewhat uncommonly across Hyrule, but are mostly concentrated around the Magic Shop, likely as a subtle way to get players to try the Magic Powder item on them. They move in a slow, somewhat random fashion, though at times they do seem to deliberately get in Link's way. If hit with the sword, Link is electrocuted, though they can be safely attacked if stunned first, and once Link obtains the Golden Sword, they can be attacked normally. If Link uses some of the Magic Powder obtained from the Witch on them, they become cukemen.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening[edit]
Buzz Blobs reappear in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. They act the same as in their debut appearance. The first Buzz Blob is seen outside the Witch's Hut, similar to their concentration in the respective location in the previous game. In The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX and the Nintendo Switch remake, the Giant Buzz Blob is an optional miniboss in the Color Dungeon.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Buzz Blobs can no longer be attacked while stunned, and are instead changed into cukemen through Mystery Seeds. In the former game, they appear prominently in Holodrum Plain and Natzu Prairie, while in the latter, they appear mainly in Nuun Highlands. In The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, the Manhandla appears to be a giant Buzz Blob because of its similar appearance and electrical abilities.
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, Buzz Blobs are found in Death Mountain Foothills, where a huge horde of them is found, and the Lost Woods. Due to there being no relevant item, they no longer can be turned into cukemen. Aside from simply waddling around, Buzz Blobs can perform short leaps at the Links.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Buzz Blobs are yellow and visibly and audibly spark electricity as they walk to distinguish them from the new Blob enemy, which is essentially a non-electric (and as such, defenseless) version of the enemy. They still appear around the Witch's House, despite not having an item to change them. Additionally, they and Blobs appear in large numbers in the group of trees between Link's House and the Blacksmith's Forge. Both Blobs and Buzz Blobs walk slowly in Link's direction in this game. They are among the only enemies Link can meet before Yuga invades the Sanctuary, as they appear in the Lost Woods before then.
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, Blobs and Buzz Blobs both appear as they do in A Link Between Worlds, appearing in the Woodlands and the Riverside. The second level of the Woodlands is themed after them, being called Buzz Blob Cave. The midboss for the Woodlands area (encountered in the aforementioned level) is a giant Buzz Blob with a crown called the Electric Blob King, while the midboss for the Riverside area (encountered in the Abyss of Agony) is a pink, feminine version called the Electric Blob Queen. Dark, curse-bearing Buzz Blobs additionally appear in the Den of Trials.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | バズブロブ Bazuburobu |
Buzz Blob |
| Spanish | ectoplasma eléctrico | electric ectoplasm |
| French (NOA) | Blob | - |
| French (NOE) | Buzz-blob | - |
| Dutch | Buzz Blob | - |
| German | Elektro-Gurkenmensch | |
| Italian | buzz blob | - |
| Russian | вольтоблоб vol'toblob |
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| Korean | 버즈블로브 Beojeubeullobeu |
Buzz Blob |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 带电液形虫 | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 帶電液形蟲 |
References[edit]
- ^ M. Arakawa. The Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening Player's Guide. Page 95.
- ^ M. Arakawa. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Player's Guide. Page 110.
- ^ Nintendo Power Volume 43, page 68.
- ^ Stratton, Bryan, and Stephen Stratton. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Four Swords Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 14.
- Slimes
- Electrical creatures
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past enemies
- The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening enemies
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons enemies
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages enemies
- The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures enemies
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds enemies
- The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes enemies
