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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]] | ||
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The '''Morph Ball''', known as '''Morphing Ball''' in ''[[Super Metroid]]'', is [[Samus Aran | The '''Morph Ball''', known as the '''Maru Mari''' in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'' and the '''Morphing Ball''' in ''[[Super Metroid]]'', is an ability that allows [[Samus Aran]] to transform into a metallic sphere approximately one meter in diameter.<ref>{{cite|This small tunnel leads back behind the wall. Width of the opening is approximately 1 meter in diameter.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime}}</ref> This allows her to travel through tight passages into which she would normally not be able to fit. In some games, the Morph Ball must be obtained as an item before it can be used, while in others it is available from the start. Using various modular upgrades, its abilities can be extended. Its appearance changes depending on the suit Samus is wearing when it is engaged. | ||
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 Maru Mari used to traverse a narrow passageway in ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'']] | ||
In ''[[Metroid (game)|Metroid]]'', the Maru Mari 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. | |||
The name ''Maru Mari'' is a direct transliteration of the item's Japanese name, ''まるまり'' (''marumari''). This is derived from the verb ''丸まる'' (''marumaru''), meaning "to roll into a ball." | |||
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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 original game, including the use of Bombs after the appropriate upgrade has been found. | ||
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===''Metroid II: Return of Samus''=== | ===''Metroid II: Return of Samus''=== | ||
[[File:Spider Ball m2 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|Samus using the wall-clinging [[Spider Ball]]]] | [[File:Spider Ball m2 Screenshot.png|thumb|left|160px|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 Morphing 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 Morphing 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 Morphing 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. | ||
===''Metroid Dread''=== | ===''Metroid Dread''=== | ||
The Morph Ball returns in ''[[Metroid Dread]]'', although [[Samus Aran|Samus]] has to destroy E.M.M.I.-03MB at Cataris first. This ability allows Samus to pass through small ledges or holes, allowing to navigate through E.M.M.I. Valves that can be accessed after Samus defeats the surrounding E.M.M.I. | The Morph Ball returns in ''[[Metroid Dread]]'', although [[Samus Aran|Samus]] has to destroy E.M.M.I.-03MB at Cataris first. This ability allows Samus to pass through small ledges or holes, allowing to navigate through E.M.M.I. Valves that can be accessed after Samus defeats the surrounding E.M.M.I. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*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]. | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Morph Ball m1 Screenshot.png|Samus obtaining the Maru Mari in ''Metroid'' | |||
Morph ball.png|The Morph Ball in ''Prime'' | |||
Morph Ball mp1 Screenshot 03.png|The Morph Ball when used with the [[Gravity Suit]] | |||
Morph Ball mp1 Screenshot 04.png|The Morph Ball when used with the [[Phazon Suit]] | |||
Morph Ball mpp Model.png|The Morph Ball model from ''Pinball'' | |||
Morph Ball mp2 Website 01.png|Japanese website (''Echoes'') | |||
Morph Ball om Website 01.png|Japanese website (''Other M'') | |||
Morph Ball om Website 02.png|American website (''Other M'') | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
