Bob-omb: Difference between revisions

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Bob-ombs made their debut in the Japan-only game ''{{s|mariowiki|Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic}}'' (repurposed as ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' for international markets) as a common enemy, and have become a common enemy in later ''Mario'' games. They are bomb-like enemies with simple eyes that feature two little legs and a wind-up key on the back.

Bob-ombs simply walk around aimlessly and explode after a short time. Jumping on one (except in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'') causes it to become immobile, but it will also cause it to explode after a short time. In later ''Mario'' games, jumping on one can cause it to remain stationary without exploding. If they are left alone for too long, however, they will become mobile again. In either case, an immobile Bob-ombs can be picked up and thrown, defeating enemies and destroying blocks with its explosion, which can also damage the player. If it is not thrown quickly enough, the Bob-omb explodes on its own, also damaging its holder.

In ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'', Bob-ombs react to [[Mario]] if he comes close enough to them by igniting themselves and chasing after him. They can also be grabbed, and when thrown they explode immediately upon coming into contact with anything.

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[[File:BobombIconSSB.png|thumb|right|Artwork of a Bob-omb from ''SSB''.]]

When a Bob-omb is held by a player for a while, it will begin flashing red, and shortly after will automatically explode in the holder's hands. While it is flashing red to signify its imminent detonation, it will be more powerful than usual, but it is also close to exploding, making for a risk-reward scenario. A held Bob-omb can also be detonated in the holder's hands if they are attacked and the attack hits the Bob-omb.

From ''Melee'' to ''Smash 4'', if a [[Sudden Death]] match lasts for too long and a winner hasn't been announced, Bob-ombs will begin to fall from above the stage, instantly exploding upon striking players or the stage. They are intended to end a match more quickly, but can still be grabbed in midair. These Bob-ombs can be avoided by [[camp]]ing in certain places on some stages, but on most stages there is no completely safe position that can be occupied indefinitely. They can also be avoided by stalling on [[edge]]s, but this also cannot be done indefinitely except through [[planking]]. They can not be absorbed or reflected.

The falling Bob-ombs do not appear in [[Super Sudden Death]].

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[[File:Bob-omb Trophy Melee.png|left|100px|thumb|Trophy in ''Melee''.]]

:''These little guys are just what they appear to be: walking bombs. Pick one up and hurl it for an incredibly potent attack. If no one picks them up, Bob-ombs light their own fuses and start wandering around armed and dangerous. In Super Mario 64, Bob-ombs chased Mario down once they noticed him. Pink Bob-ombs are nice and capable of speech.''

:Super Mario Bros. 2 (10/88)

[[File:Bob-omb - Brawl Trophy.png|left|100px|thumb|Trophy in ''Brawl''.]]

:''A mobile bomb with a fuse on its head. It can be picked up and thrown as a powerful explosive, but if no one grabs it, it will tire of waiting and start wandering, then detonate whenever it likes. Its power and unpredictability make it an accident waiting to happen. In sudden-death matches that go on too long, Bob-ombs rain from the sky to move things along.''

{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. 2|console2=N64|game2=Super Mario 64}}

The Bob-omb trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Super Mario Bros. 2 & 3'' [[Trophy Box]].

[[File:BobOmbTrophy3DS.png|left|100px|thumb|Trophy in ''for 3DS''.]]

[[File:BobOmbTrophyWiiU.png|100px|thumb|Trophy in ''for Wii U''.]]

;Bob-omb

:{{Flag|ntsc}} ''This enemy lacks any kind of subtlety— a fuse on its head, a slowly turning key in the back, and two short legs to carry its little bomb body. You can figure out what happens next. When a Bob-omb starts flashing, you better start running!''

:{{Flag|pal}} ''A bomb for a body, burning fuse on top, two little legs and a wind-up key spinning away on the back... We probably don't need to tell you what's going on here. Now, that doesn't happen too often! Then again, who knows? Maybe some people will look at a Bob-omb and think it's an eight ball having an identity crisis.''

{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. 3 (02/1990)|console2=WiiU|game2=New Super Mario Bros. U (11/2012)}}

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The Bob-omb uses a {{SSBU|Kirby}} puppet fighter and is fought on the {{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}} stage. During the battle, the Bob-omb appears as the item while Kirby's throwing-type items have increased power. Also, Kirby has increased move speed, referencing how the Bob-ombs will run at the player in later ''Super Mario'' games.

File:Bob-omb Item SSBM.png|A Bob-omb in ''Melee''

Bobomb.jpg|Artwork of a Bob-omb from ''Brawl''.

SSBUBobOmb.png|Artwork of a Bob-omb from ''Ultimate''.

SSBUWebsiteKingDedede6.jpg|[[King Dedede]] [[Inhale (King Dedede)|inhaling]] a Bob-omb in ''Ultimate''.

*The noise Bob-ombs make when they wander in ''Melee'' onward resembles the noise [[Shell|Green and Red Shells]] made in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''.