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Each '''Bowser battle''' is located at the end of its respective stage: [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Dark World|Bowser in the Dark World]], [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Fire Sea|Bowser in the Fire Sea]], and [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Sky|Bowser in the Sky]]. | Each '''Bowser battle''' is located at the end of its respective stage: [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Dark World|Bowser in the Dark World]], [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Fire Sea|Bowser in the Fire Sea]], and [[RTA Guide/Bowser in the Sky|Bowser in the Sky]]. | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Avoid letting Bowser make more than '''three full rotations''' before throwing him | *Avoid letting Bowser make more than '''three full rotations''' before throwing him. | ||
*In order to trigger Bowser's text after defeating him, Mario must be within a short distance of him and face towards the center of his body. | *In order to trigger Bowser's text after defeating him, Mario must be within a short distance of him and face towards the center of his body. | ||
*The "whoosh" sound that plays while spinning Bowser is not indicative of whether he is pointing towards a bomb; try to focus on aiming ''visually''. | |||
*It is highly recommended that runners who play using an original Nintendo 64 controller switch to a different controller for Bowser fights, as rapidly spinning the N64 controller's stick will wear it down. | |||
**Recommended controllers include a Hori Mini Pad, a [https://a.co/d/d72pG9Q Retro-Bit Tribute 64] or [https://a.co/d/4ZTzk7B Warrior64], or a GameCube controller via a [https://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/gc_to_n64_adapter_v3_with_builtin_controller_pak/index.php Raphnet adapter]. | |||
==Tutorial== | |||
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== Bowser in the Dark World == | == Bowser in the Dark World == | ||
=== Standard === | === Standard === | ||
To avoid a high throw and save time, let the stick | To avoid a high throw and save time, let go of the stick right before pressing B to throw. | ||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | <li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | ||
[[File:B1 throw.mp4|thumb| Standard throw ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhtG9dvbiJ4 Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]] | [[File:B1 throw.mp4|thumb| Standard throw ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhtG9dvbiJ4 Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]] | ||
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=== Advanced (3/4 Spin) === | === Advanced (3/4 Spin) === | ||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | <li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | ||
[[File:B1 3qtr cw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin | [[File:B1 3qtr cw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin, clockwise ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omTjBHkfmBY Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]] | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | <li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | ||
[[File:B1 3qtr ccw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin | [[File:B1 3qtr ccw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin, counterclockwise ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeK0h6QaWkg Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]] | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
=== Bowser Dance === | === Bowser Dance === | ||
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[[File:B1 dance.mp4|thumb| Bowser dance ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3eXLe60AI8 Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]] | [[File:B1 dance.mp4|thumb| Bowser dance ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3eXLe60AI8 Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]] | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
== Bowser in the Fire Sea == | == Bowser in the Fire Sea == | ||
In this battle, Mario cannot grab Bowser until the platform stops teetering completely. Avoid groundpounding around Bowser's side of the platform during this period, otherwise Mario may clip through and fall into the lava underneath. | In this battle, Mario cannot grab Bowser until the platform stops teetering completely. Avoid groundpounding around Bowser's side of the platform during this period, otherwise Mario may clip through and fall into the lava underneath. | ||
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As shown in these examples, you can delay your dive and let Bowser rotate longer if you need more room to spin; if you can spin faster, you can dive earlier to save more time. | As shown in these examples, you can delay your dive and let Bowser rotate longer if you need more room to spin; if you can spin faster, you can dive earlier to save more time. | ||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | <li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | ||
[[File:B2 3qtr cw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin | [[File:B2 3qtr cw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin, clockwise ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE9Vc2eh6zo Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]] | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | <li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | ||
[[File:B2 3qtr ccw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin | [[File:B2 3qtr ccw.mp4|thumb| 3/4 spin, counterclockwise ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT0fjErnfho Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]] | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
=== Expert (1/2 Spin) === | === Expert (1/2 Spin) === | ||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | <li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | ||
[[File:B2 half cw.mp4|thumb| 1/2 spin | [[File:B2 half cw.mp4|thumb| 1/2 spin, clockwise ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MotQHKBNCk Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]] | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | <li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> | ||
[[File:B2 half ccw.mp4|thumb| 1/2 spin | [[File:B2 half ccw.mp4|thumb| 1/2 spin, counterclockwise ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-QJ1HH6Iic Full video w/ inputs]) |class=autoplay]] | ||
</li> | </li> | ||
== Bowser in the Sky == | == Bowser in the Sky == | ||
This fight requires '''three hits''' to defeat Bowser instead of one like in the first two fights; | This fight requires '''three hits''' to defeat Bowser instead of one like in the first two fights; select a bomb order that works best for you below and ''go for it every time'' for consistency. | ||
=== Bomb Order 1 === | === Bomb Order 1 === | ||