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'''Mask-Mimics'''<ref>''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Nintendo Player's Guide'', page 98</ref> are mask-wearing enemies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' and its [[Game Boy Color]] port, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''. Mask-Mimics are directly based on [[mariowiki:Shy Guy|Shy Guy]]s from the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise, and share their appearance. In ''Link's Awakening DX'', Mask-Mimics wear a red robe, which the default clothing worn by many Shy Guys. Mask-Mimics appear in two dungeons, [[Bottle Grotto]] and [[Face Shrine]]. | '''Mask-Mimics'''<ref>''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Nintendo Player's Guide'', page 98</ref> are mask-wearing enemies in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' and its [[Game Boy Color]] port, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''. Mask-Mimics are directly based on [[mariowiki:Shy Guy|Shy Guy]]s from the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise, and share their appearance. In ''Link's Awakening DX'', Mask-Mimics wear a red robe, which the default clothing worn by many Shy Guys. Mask-Mimics appear in two dungeons, [[Bottle Grotto]] and [[Face Shrine]]. | ||
Although they resemble the ''Mario'' Shy Guys, Mask-Mimics act entirely | Although they resemble the ''Mario'' Shy Guys, Mask-Mimics act entirely different. They behave similar to another enemy in the game, [[Arm-Mimic]]s, and unlike them, Mask-Mimic wear a mask to protect them from [[Link]]'s frontal attacks. Mask-Mimics do not directly attack Link, and instead mimic his movements in reverse. If Link hits a Mask-Mimic, he loses half of a [[Heart]] in health. | ||
Link can defeat a Mask-Mimic from behind, though to do so using his [[Sword]], he must use a [[Spin Attack]]. Alternatively, Link can instantly defeat a Mask-Mimic with either the [[Boomerang]], the [[Magic Rod]], or by throwing a [[Bomb]] at it. He can also defeat a Mask-Mimic by firing two [[arrow]]s at it. Link can temporarily freeze a Mask-Mimic with the [[Hookshot|Hook Shot]]. | Link can defeat a Mask-Mimic from behind, though to do so using his [[Sword]], he must use a [[Spin Attack]]. Alternatively, Link can instantly defeat a Mask-Mimic with either the [[Boomerang]], the [[Magic Rod]], or by throwing a [[Bomb]] at it. He can also defeat a Mask-Mimic by firing two [[arrow]]s at it. Link can temporarily freeze a Mask-Mimic with the [[Hookshot|Hook Shot]]. | ||
Revision as of 01:28, August 3, 2019
| Shy Guy | |
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 The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX sprite | |
| First appearance | Yume Kōjo: Doki Doki Panic (1987, overall) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993, Zelda franchise) |
| Latest appearance | Dr. Mario World (2019, overall) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (1998, Zelda franchise) |
Mask-Mimics[1] are mask-wearing enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and its Game Boy Color port, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. Mask-Mimics are directly based on Shy Guys from the Mario franchise, and share their appearance. In Link's Awakening DX, Mask-Mimics wear a red robe, which the default clothing worn by many Shy Guys. Mask-Mimics appear in two dungeons, Bottle Grotto and Face Shrine.
Although they resemble the Mario Shy Guys, Mask-Mimics act entirely different. They behave similar to another enemy in the game, Arm-Mimics, and unlike them, Mask-Mimic wear a mask to protect them from Link's frontal attacks. Mask-Mimics do not directly attack Link, and instead mimic his movements in reverse. If Link hits a Mask-Mimic, he loses half of a Heart in health.
Link can defeat a Mask-Mimic from behind, though to do so using his Sword, he must use a Spin Attack. Alternatively, Link can instantly defeat a Mask-Mimic with either the Boomerang, the Magic Rod, or by throwing a Bomb at it. He can also defeat a Mask-Mimic by firing two arrows at it. Link can temporarily freeze a Mask-Mimic with the Hook Shot.
Gallery
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening sprite
A Mask-Mimic as it appears in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ヘイホー Heihō |
From "Hey-ho," a common working or marching chant. Shared with Shy Guy. |
References
- ^ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: Nintendo Player's Guide, page 98
