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{{Species infobox
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|image=[[File:Cheep Cheep OoS-OoA sprite.png|100px]]<br>Sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages''
|image=[[File:FSA Cheep Cheep.png]]<br>Sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures''
|first_appearance=''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]'' (1985, overall)<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' (1993, ''Zelda'' franchise)
|first_appearance=''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]'' (1985, overall)<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' (1993, ''Zelda'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=''[[mariowiki:Dr. Mario World|Dr. Mario World]]'' (2019, overall)<br>[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' (Nintendo Switch)]] (2019, ''Zelda'' franchise)
|latest_appearance=''[[mariowiki:Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' (2021, overall)<br>[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' (Nintendo Switch)]] (2019, ''Zelda'' franchise)
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'''Cheep Cheeps''',<ref>''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide, [[Media:Cheep Cheep OoA ref.png|page 121]].</ref> sometimes formatted as '''Cheep-Cheeps''',<ref>''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'' – Prima's Official Strategy Guide, [[Media:Cheep-Cheep LADX ref.png|page 55]].</ref> formerly named '''Cheep-Sheep'''<ref>''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' Player's Guide, page 100.</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20081208142633/http://www.zelda.com/universe/pedia/c.jsp  Zelda Universe (zelda.com) - The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia (C's)] (Wayback Machine)</ref> and generically named '''fish''',<ref>''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages'' Player's Guide, page 29.</ref> are underwater fish enemies that appear in several ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' games, the first one being ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''. They originate from the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise. They mainly attack by swimming back and forth.
'''Cheep Cheeps''',<ref>McBride, Debra, and David Cassady. ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons'' and ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. [[Media:Cheep Cheep OoA ref.png|Page 121]].</ref> sometimes formatted as '''Cheep-Cheeps''',<ref>''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'' – Prima's Official Strategy Guide, [[Media:Cheep-Cheep LADX ref.png|page 55]].</ref> formerly named '''Cheep-Sheep'''<ref>M. Arakawa. ''The Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening'' Player's Guide. Page 100.</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20081208142633/http://www.zelda.com/universe/pedia/c.jsp  Zelda Universe (zelda.com) - The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia (C's)] (Wayback Machine)</ref> and generically named '''fish''',<ref>Averill, Alan. ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages'' Player's Guide. Page 29.</ref> are underwater fish enemies that appear in several ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' games, the first one being ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''. They originate from the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise. They mainly attack by swimming back and forth.


==History==
==History==
===''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' / ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX''===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''===
[[File:Cheep Cheeps in Catfish's Maw LADX screenshot.png|thumb|left|Cheep-Cheeps in Catfish's Maw of ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'']]
[[File:Cheep Cheeps in Catfish's Maw LADX screenshot.png|thumb|left|Cheep-Cheeps in Catfish's Maw of ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX'']]
Cheep-Cheeps first appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''. Cheep-Cheeps only appear in side-scrolling, subterranean areas, including [[dungeon]]s. Cheep-Cheeps only swim back and forth and do not actively target [[Link]]. He can defeat a Cheep-Cheep with a single hit from his [[sword]] or another weapon. If hit by a Cheep-Cheep, Link loses half a [[heart]] of his health. They appear in the underwater passages of [[Angler's Tunnel]] and [[Catfish's Maw]]. If Link is outside the water, a Cheep-Cheep sometimes jumps up at him. While it does this, Link can use the [[Roc's Feather]] to jump on the Cheep-Cheep and defeat it.
Cheep-Cheeps first appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''. Cheep-Cheeps only appear in side-scrolling, subterranean areas, including [[dungeon]]s. Cheep-Cheeps only swim back and forth and do not actively target [[Link]]. He can defeat a Cheep-Cheep with a single hit from his [[sword]] or another weapon. If hit by a Cheep-Cheep, Link loses half a [[heart]] of his health. They appear in the underwater passages of [[Angler's Tunnel]] and [[Catfish's Maw]]. If Link is outside the water, a Cheep-Cheep sometimes jumps up at him. While it does this, Link can use the [[Roc's Feather]] to jump on the Cheep-Cheep and defeat it.


In the [[Nintendo Switch]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|remake]], a Cheep Cheep figure is a prize in the [[Trendy Game]], and can be placed on a stand in [[old man Ulrira]]'s house.
In the [[Nintendo Switch]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|remake]], a Cheep Cheep figure is a prize in the [[Trendy Game]], and it can be placed on a stand in [[old man Ulrira]]'s house.


===''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons'' / ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages''===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages''===
[[File:Cheep Cheep OoS-OoA sprite.png|frame|right]]
Cheep Cheeps appear in some underwater passages of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]''. They act the same as in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'', although Link can no longer defeat Cheep Cheeps by jumping on them.
Cheep Cheeps appear in some underwater passages of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]''. They act the same as in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'', although Link can no longer defeat Cheep Cheeps by jumping on them.


In ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons'', five Cheep Cheeps appear in the underwater passage from [[Sunken City]] to [[Mt. Cucco]]. In ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages'', five Cheep Cheeps appear in two side-scrolling tunnels of [[Jabu-Jabu's Belly]]; two are in the first tunnel and three are in the second tunnel. In the latter game, Link can use the [[Switch Hook]] to defeat the Cheep Cheeps.
In ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons'', five Cheep Cheeps appear in the underwater passage from [[Sunken City]] to [[Mt. Cucco]], as well as a hidden cave in [[Samasa Desert]]. In ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages'', Cheep Cheeps appear in the passage to [[Tokkey]]'s retreat and under the [[Great Moblin's Keep]]. Later, five Cheep Cheeps appear in two side-scrolling tunnels of [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly|Jabu-Jabu's Belly]]; two are in the first tunnel and three are in the second tunnel. In the latter game, Link can use the [[Switch Hook]] to defeat the Cheep Cheeps.


===''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures''===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures''===
[[File:FSA Cheep Cheep.png|frame]]
Cheep Cheeps reappear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]''. A giant variant of Cheep Cheep also appears in the game which, unlike normal ones, charges at players.
Cheep Cheeps reappear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]''. A giant variant of Cheep Cheep also appears in the game which, unlike normal ones, charges at players.
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==Profiles and descriptions==
==Profiles and descriptions==
===Zelda Universe===
===Zelda Universe===
*''"Cheep-Sheep are unusual fish who opt to live in the murky waters which stagnate deep in the dungeons of Koholint Island. They sporadically leap from the water, often smacking a passer-by in the face."''
*"''Cheep-Sheep are unusual fish who opt to live in the murky waters which stagnate deep in the dungeons of Koholint Island. They sporadically leap from the water, often smacking a passer-by in the face.''"


===''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''===
*Player's Guide: ''"These finny fiends jump out of the water and attack in the side-scrolling areas. They're easy to avoid or defeat with the Sword."''
*[[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]: "''These finny fiends jump out of the water and attack in the side-scrolling areas. They're easy to avoid or defeat with the Sword.''"


===''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX''===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX''===
*[[Prima Games]] guide: ''"These little nuisances jump around in watery areas. Walk by them or eliminate them when they jump out of the water."''
*[[Prima Games]] guide: "''These little nuisances jump around in watery areas. Walk by them or eliminate them when they jump out of the water.''"


===''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons'' / ''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages''===
===''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages''===
*Prima Games guide: ''"These slow-moving underwater creatures are easily defeated with a sword."''
*Prima Games guide: "''These slow-moving underwater creatures are easily defeated with a sword.''"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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|JapR=Pukupuku
|JapM=Japanese onomatopoeia of sinking or rising while giving off bubbles
|JapM=Japanese onomatopoeia of sinking or rising while giving off bubbles
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|SpaAM=-
|SpaE=Cheep Cheep
|SpaEM=-
|FreA=Aquazo
|FreAM=From "aqua" and "oiseau" (bird)
|FreE=Cheep Cheep
|FreEM=-
|Dut=Cheep Cheep
|DutM=-
|Ita=Pesce Smack
|ItaM=Smack Fish
|Ger=Cheep-Cheep
|GerM=-
|Rus=чип-чип
|RusR=chip-chip
|RusM=cheep-cheep
|Kor=뽀꾸뽀꾸
|KorR=Ppokkuppokku
|KorM=
|ChiS=泡泡鱼
|ChiSR=Pàopào Yú
|ChiSM=Bubble Fish
|ChiT=泡泡魚
|ChiTR=Pàopào Yú
|ChiTM=Bubble Fish
}}
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Latest revision as of 19:06, April 3, 2023

Cheep Cheep
FSA Cheep Cheep.png
Sprite from The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
First appearance Super Mario Bros. (1985, overall)
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993, Zelda franchise)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (2021, overall)
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) (2019, Zelda franchise)

Cheep Cheeps,[1] sometimes formatted as Cheep-Cheeps,[2] formerly named Cheep-Sheep[3][4] and generically named fish,[5] are underwater fish enemies that appear in several The Legend of Zelda games, the first one being The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. They originate from the Mario franchise. They mainly attack by swimming back and forth.

History[edit]

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening[edit]

Cheep-Cheeps in Catfish's Maw of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX

Cheep-Cheeps first appear in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. Cheep-Cheeps only appear in side-scrolling, subterranean areas, including dungeons. Cheep-Cheeps only swim back and forth and do not actively target Link. He can defeat a Cheep-Cheep with a single hit from his sword or another weapon. If hit by a Cheep-Cheep, Link loses half a heart of his health. They appear in the underwater passages of Angler's Tunnel and Catfish's Maw. If Link is outside the water, a Cheep-Cheep sometimes jumps up at him. While it does this, Link can use the Roc's Feather to jump on the Cheep-Cheep and defeat it.

In the Nintendo Switch remake, a Cheep Cheep figure is a prize in the Trendy Game, and it can be placed on a stand in old man Ulrira's house.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages[edit]

Cheep Cheep OoS-OoA sprite.png

Cheep Cheeps appear in some underwater passages of The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages. They act the same as in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, although Link can no longer defeat Cheep Cheeps by jumping on them.

In The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, five Cheep Cheeps appear in the underwater passage from Sunken City to Mt. Cucco, as well as a hidden cave in Samasa Desert. In The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, Cheep Cheeps appear in the passage to Tokkey's retreat and under the Great Moblin's Keep. Later, five Cheep Cheeps appear in two side-scrolling tunnels of Jabu-Jabu's Belly; two are in the first tunnel and three are in the second tunnel. In the latter game, Link can use the Switch Hook to defeat the Cheep Cheeps.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures[edit]

FSA Cheep Cheep.png

Cheep Cheeps reappear in The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures. A giant variant of Cheep Cheep also appears in the game which, unlike normal ones, charges at players.

Profiles and descriptions[edit]

Zelda Universe[edit]

  • "Cheep-Sheep are unusual fish who opt to live in the murky waters which stagnate deep in the dungeons of Koholint Island. They sporadically leap from the water, often smacking a passer-by in the face."

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening[edit]

  • Player's Guide: "These finny fiends jump out of the water and attack in the side-scrolling areas. They're easy to avoid or defeat with the Sword."

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX[edit]

  • Prima Games guide: "These little nuisances jump around in watery areas. Walk by them or eliminate them when they jump out of the water."

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages[edit]

  • Prima Games guide: "These slow-moving underwater creatures are easily defeated with a sword."

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese プクプク
Pukupuku
Japanese onomatopoeia of sinking or rising while giving off bubbles
Spanish (NOA) cheep cheep -
Spanish (NOE) Cheep Cheep -
French (NOA) Aquazo From "aqua" and "oiseau" (bird)
French (NOE) Cheep Cheep -
Dutch Cheep Cheep -
German Cheep-Cheep -
Italian Pesce Smack Smack Fish
Russian чип-чип
chip-chip
cheep-cheep
Korean 뽀꾸뽀꾸
Ppokkuppokku
Chinese (Simplified) 泡泡鱼
Pàopào Yú
Bubble Fish
Chinese (Traditional) 泡泡魚
Pàopào Yú
Bubble Fish

References[edit]

  1. ^ McBride, Debra, and David Cassady. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 121.
  2. ^ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX – Prima's Official Strategy Guide, page 55.
  3. ^ M. Arakawa. The Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening Player's Guide. Page 100.
  4. ^ Zelda Universe (zelda.com) - The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia (C's) (Wayback Machine)
  5. ^ Averill, Alan. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Player's Guide. Page 29.