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In addition to what is regularly there, the Klepto disappears. | |||
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In the DS version, only Mario can use the wing cap. But, in this Vs level, there is an ! block with feather in it that any one can use. | |||
==Princess' Secret Slide== | ==Princess' Secret Slide== | ||
Revision as of 22:16, 5 February 2014
VS mode is a multiplayer mode exclusive to the DS version of Super Mario 64. It allows up to four players to compete to be the first one to collect a star on a given map. There are four maps available.
To reach VS mode go to the main menu and select the orange VS icon on the left side of the screen. This DS will begin looking for other players. For VS mode, you only need one game card. The other players can use their Nintendo DS to download the game by going to DS Download Play from the DS main menu.
After everyone has tapped the "Touch to Start" button, then the map can be chosen. The person with the game card, or the person who started the session, will decide which map to play on. Press 
to reach the controller settings. Press 
to reach sound options and toggle the backlight on or off.
VS mode maps can be played in single player mode to practice.
Caps
Caps are special items available only in VS mode. Each cap is specific to one of the characters. If a character picks up a different cap (e.g. Mario picks up a Wario cap), then that character will transform into the one represented by the cap (e.g. Mario will turn into Wario). A transformed character takes on all of the new character's abilities. If a transformed character gets hit by another player, the transformed character will return to its original form.
Characters
Each character has one or more special abilities in VS mode.
Mario
- Wall Kick
This allows him to jump from wall to wall in a small space, which is useful for climbing and evading enemies. Run towards a wall and press 
to leap into the air, then press once more as Mario reaches the wall to jump off of it in the opposite direction. Pressing whenever Mario is near a surface will allow Mario to jump higher and higher as he bounces from one wall to the next.
Luigi
Luigi has three moves.
- Scuttle
Hold to run faster. Especially useful when trying to run away from nearby enemy players.
- Backward Somersault
Press 
, then to do a backwards somersault. This can be used to quickly change direction. If someone is directly behind Luigi or running towards him, this will allow Luigi to roll through them safely.
- Water Run
Hold 
while running towards water. Jump on the water or fall onto it and Luigi will float for a bit before falling into the water.
Wario
- Swing and Fling
A VS mode exclusive ability, Wario can grab, spin, and throw enemies by approaching them and pressing 
to grab them. Then press the 
in a circle, over and over, to swing them. Press to let go when Wario is swinging them quickly to throw them really far.
Yoshi
- Swallowing
Yoshi can use his tongue to swallow other players and spit them out. This damages them and knocks their star out. Press to swallow nearby players or objects. Press while holding things in Yoshi's mouth to force him to spit them out.
Castle Grounds
In this course, there are some exclusive parts added in. When you go toward the 150 star cannon (see Castle Cannon, Roof, and Yoshi's Reward under Secrets), there is a staircase leading to an elevator (see Hazy Maze Cave) that will eventually lead to a power star. In addition, all the doors are blocked with red velvet rope. Also, there is a chain chomp bouncing across the front of the castle.
Sunshine Isles
In addition to what is regularly there, the Klepto disappears.
In the DS version, only Mario can use the wing cap. But, in this Vs level, there is an ! block with feather in it that any one can use.
Princess' Secret Slide
Battle Fort