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|caption=The Morph Ball as seen when used in conjunction with the [[Gravity Suit]] in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' | |caption=The Morph Ball as seen when used in conjunction with the [[Gravity Suit]] in ''[[Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]'' | ||
|games=*All ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' games | |games=*All ''[[Metroid (series)|Metroid]]'' games | ||
*All ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' | *All ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' Games | ||
|users=*[[Samus Aran]] | |users=*[[Samus Aran]] | ||
*[[Dark Samus]] | *[[Dark Samus]] | ||
*[[SA-X]] | *[[SA-X]] | ||
*[[Boost Guardian]] | *[[Boost Guardian]] | ||
|location=*[[Brinstar]] (''Metroid'') | |location=*[[Brinstar]] (''Metroid'') | ||
*[[Brinstar]] (''Metroid: Zero Mission'') | *[[Brinstar]] (''Metroid: Zero Mission'') | ||
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*Defeat a group of [[Beetles]] and then a [[Plated Beetle]] (''Metroid Prime'') | *Defeat a group of [[Beetles]] and then a [[Plated Beetle]] (''Metroid Prime'') | ||
*On a pedestal in Brinstar (''Super Metroid'') | *On a pedestal in Brinstar (''Super Metroid'') | ||
*Defeat [[Arachnus]] (''Metroid Fusion'') | *Defeat [[Arachnus X]] (''Metroid Fusion'') | ||
|uses=Allows Samus to fit into narrow areas | |uses=Allows Samus to fit into narrow areas | ||
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The '''Morph Ball''', known as | The '''Morph Ball''', known as '''Morphing Ball''' in ''[[Super Metroid]]'', is [[Samus Aran|Samus Aran's]] alternate form. When using the Morph Ball, Samus is transformed into a metallic sphere one meter in diameter. This allows her to travel through tight passages into which she would normally not be able to fit. Using various modular upgrades, its abilities can be extended. Its appearance changes depending on the suit Samus is wearing when it is engaged. | ||
[[File:Morph Ball mpp Model.png|left|The Morph Ball model from Pinball]] | |||
Other creatures and [[Bounty Hunter|hunters]] can use systems similar to Samus's Morph Ball. | Other creatures and [[Bounty Hunter|hunters]] can use systems similar to Samus's Morph Ball. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''Metroid''=== | ===''Metroid''=== | ||
[[File:Morph Ball m1 Screenshot 2.png|thumb|left|The | [[File:Morph Ball m1 Screenshot 2.png|thumb|left|The Morph Ball used to traverse a narrow passageway in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'']] | ||
The Morph Ball made its first appearance in the game ''[[Metroid]]''. It is located on a pedestal to the left of where Samus starts the game in [[Brinstar]]. It allows Samus to fit into tight spaces and, once the [[Morph Ball Bomb|bomb]] upgrade is acquired, lay bombs. | |||
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===''Metroid: Zero Mission''=== | ===''Metroid: Zero Mission''=== | ||
[[File:Morph Ball Launcher zm Screenshot.jpg|thumb|right|Samus's Morph Ball being launched in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission|Zero Mission]]'']] | [[File:Morph Ball Launcher zm Screenshot.jpg|thumb|right|Samus's Morph Ball being launched in ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission|Zero Mission]]'']] | ||
The Morph Ball reappears in the game ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'', a remake of the original ''Metroid''. It is once again located on a pedestal in [[Brinstar]] directly to the left of where Samus starts the game. Its role is identical to its role in the | The Morph Ball reappears in the game ''[[Metroid: Zero Mission]]'', a remake of the original ''Metroid''. It is once again located on a pedestal in [[Brinstar]] directly to the left of where Samus starts the game. Its role is identical to its role in the previous game, including the use of Bombs after the appropriate upgrade has been found. | ||
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Samus has possession of the Morph Ball throughout ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]''. | Samus has possession of the Morph Ball throughout ''[[Metroid Prime Hunters]]''. | ||
Samus is also able to use the other bounty hunters' alternate forms, which all function similarly to the Morph Ball. | |||
===''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''=== | ===''Metroid Prime 2: Echoes''=== | ||
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===''Metroid II: Return of Samus''=== | ===''Metroid II: Return of Samus''=== | ||
[[File:Spider Ball m2 Screenshot.png|thumb|left | [[File:Spider Ball m2 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Samus using the wall-clinging [[Spider Ball]]]] | ||
Samus has possession of the Morph Ball throughout ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', and it is once again supplemented by the ability to lay bombs after the upgrade has been found, along with the Spider Ball, which now can be used to climb on the walls and ceiling. | Samus has possession of the Morph Ball throughout ''[[Metroid II: Return of Samus]]'', and it is once again supplemented by the ability to lay bombs after the upgrade has been found, along with the Spider Ball, which now can be used to climb on the walls and ceiling. | ||
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===''Super Metroid''=== | ===''Super Metroid''=== | ||
In ''[[Super Metroid]]'', Samus loses the | In ''[[Super Metroid]]'', Samus loses the Morph Ball along with all of her other upgrades, leaving only the [[Power Beam]]. Fortunately, the Morph Ball is on the same pedestal just to the left of the elevator coming into [[Brinstar]] as it was during her earlier mission to [[Planet Zebes|Zebes]]. In this game, the Morph Ball can be upgraded by both bombs and the new unlockable [[Spring Ball]], which enables Samus to jump in Morph Ball form. [[Power Bomb|Power Bombs]] can also be found in this game and once again require the use of Morph Ball mode to be used. | ||
===''Metroid: Other M''=== | ===''Metroid: Other M''=== | ||
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The Morph Ball is once again upgraded by the Morph Ball Bomb and the Spring Ball ability, now known as the Jumpball. | The Morph Ball is once again upgraded by the Morph Ball Bomb and the Spring Ball ability, now known as the Jumpball. | ||
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==Upgrades== | ==Upgrades== | ||
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==Sprites== | ==Sprites== | ||
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|m1=[[File:Morph Ball m1 Sprite.gif|Morph Ball - Metroid]] | |||
|m2=[[File:Morph Ball m2 Sprite.gif|Morph Ball - Metroid II: Return of Samus]] | |||
|m1=[[File:Morph Ball m1 Sprite.gif| | |sm=[[File:Morph Ball sm Sprite.gif|Morph Ball - Super Metroid]] | ||
|mf=[[File:Morph Ball mf Sprite.gif|Morph Ball - Metroid Fusion]] | |||
|m2=[[File:Morph Ball m2 Sprite.gif| | |zm=[[File:Morph Ball zm Sprite.gif|Morph Ball - Zero Mission]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Morph Ball m1 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|The Morph Ball [[upgrade]] first obtained]] | |||
*Due to limitations in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] hardware, the unit was unable to portray Samus crawling. The Morph Ball was created to simplify the required animation to the point that the NES could handle it.{{fact}} | *Due to limitations in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] hardware, the unit was unable to portray Samus crawling. The Morph Ball was created to simplify the required animation to the point that the NES could handle it.{{fact}} | ||
*[[Metroid 2002]] had [http://www.metroid2002.com/maru_mari/001.html a comic] retelling ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' with [[Armstrong Houston]] as an additional character named Maru Mari, though it is no longer ongoing after [http://www.metroid2002.com/maru_mari/072.html #72]. | *The original ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' named the Morph Ball "Maru-Mari", which is simply a transliteration of its Japanese name, まるまり ''marumari''. This is derived from the verb 丸まる ''marumaru'', meaning "to roll into a ball." | ||
**[[Metroid 2002]] had [http://www.metroid2002.com/maru_mari/001.html a comic] retelling ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' with [[Armstrong Houston]] as an additional character named Maru Mari, though it is no longer ongoing after [http://www.metroid2002.com/maru_mari/072.html #72]. | |||
*The Morph Ball is the first out of any upgrade linearly obtained in the [[Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]]. | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
file:Morph ball.png|The Morph Ball in ''Prime'' | |||
file:Morph Ball mp1 Screenshot 04.png|The Morph Ball when used with the [[Phazon Suit]] | |||
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[[Category:Power Suit]] | [[Category:Power Suit]] | ||
[[Category:Morph Ball|*]] | [[Category:Morph Ball|*]] | ||
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