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'''Luigi''' is [[Mario]]'s younger but taller, twin brother. Luigi has assisted and fought alongside his brother on many occasions. Throughout his life, he has lived in Mario's shadow, developing both cowardly and heroic tendencies. ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' marks his first appearance in a ''[[Mario (series)|Super Mario]]'' arcade game.  Originally a color swap of Mario, Luigi was created to facilitate a second player option. Since the two player mode was dropped from most ''Super Mario'' games beginning with ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', Luigi had gained his own identity and personality.

Luigi was born when [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] set out to create ''[[Mario Bros.]]''<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/games/mb-arcade The Mushroom Kingdom] (Accessed on 7-2-09)</ref> after being told Mario resembled a [[plumber]], a notion he wanted to officially establish.<ref name="ign">[http://games.ign.com/articles/833/833615p1.html IGN] (Accessed on 6-28-09)</ref> For this particular adventure, however, Miyamoto wished to incorporate a [[Wikipedia:Two-player video game|two-player mode]].<ref name="ign" /><ref name="tiam">[http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?letter=&game_id=8624 The International Arcade Museum] (Accessed on 7-2-08)</ref>: Miyamoto's answer to ''Joust''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> stork-riding Player 2 was Luigi, Mario's green-clad younger twin brother with whom he could compete or cooperate. With 2-player mode in mind, [[Nintendo]] and publishing companies such as Atari gave Luigi immediate publicity, making him the star of multiple [[Promotional references|advertisements]] for the game.<ref name="mbcommercial">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSte8m4Da6A Commercial for Atari Mario Bros. featuring a live-action Luigi.]</ref><ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/mania/a/print/mb-atari.jpg Print ad for ''Mario Bros.'']</ref>

===''Super Mario'' series===

====''Mario Bros.====

[[File:MarioBrosSprites.png|thumb|left|Luigi as a palette swap of Mario.]]

[[File:smb1_luigi.gif|thumb|Luigi's appearance in Super Mario Bros.]]

In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', after Mario and Luigi fought the monsters of ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', they returned to the [[Mushroom Kingdom]] where they were told by the [[Mushroom King]] that the evil king [[Bowser]] had kidnapped [[Princess Toadstool]] and her [[Mushroom Retainer]]s.

 

Mario and Luigi then went to save the kidnapped Princess Toadstool and rescue her from the king of [[Koopa]]s. The Mario Brothers had to travel 8 different worlds of the Mushroom Kingdom, each world complete with its own challenges that Luigi and Mario had to face. The brothers fought many enemies, defeated Bowser, and saved the princess along with the Mushroom Retainers. In this game, Luigi had the same jumping powers, same traction, and the same running speed as Mario.

====''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====

Later, in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', the Bros. were once again called to save Princess Peach from the [[Koopa Troop]]. Bowser had set up many more traps for the Mario Bros., but nevertheless, they prevailed and saved the princess yet again. This time, Luigi could jump higher and further than Mario, but he had less traction.

[[File:LuigiSMB2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|right|Luigi's artwork in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''.]]

Luigi was one of four characters in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' that found himself in a very strange world called [[Subcon (place)|Subcon]] that was under attack. The culprits were [[Wart|King Wart]] and his large army of dream creatures. The next morning, the four friends decided to go on a picnic, and happened to stumble upon the strange world they had dreamed of. They found that everything they had been told was true; it ''was'' under the rule of the evil Wart. Luigi and his three friends confronted [[Wart]] and his forces, defeating them one by one. The four heroes traveled to Wart's lair and battled him by choking him with [[Vegetables]]. Wart finally fell and the four heroes were able to release the Subcons. At the end of the game, it was revealed that the events of the game was just Mario's dream.

 

In Subcon, Luigi could jump higher than all of his friends, and was the second weakest in the group.

Bowser now traveled with a massive [[Airship]] and his [[Koopalings|children]] in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. He transformed all of the kings in the world into odd creatures and then proceeded to make his children kings of all the different lands.

 

Mario and Luigi were called upon by [[Princess Peach]] to save the day again.  The brothers went on another adventure to save not only the Mushroom Kingdom but the [[Mushroom World]]. Luigi and Mario faced many challenges and obstacles, from the Koopalings [[Airships]], to the scorching climate of Desert land, and even the chilling weather of [[Ice Land]]. The brothers defeated every enemy that confronted them. After defeating the Koopalings and turning the kings back to their regular state, the brothers found out from a letter sent from Bowser that Bowser kidnapped the Princess while they were away. The Mario Bros. went to the frightening home of [[Bowser]], [[Dark Land]], to save the kidnapped Princess Peach.

 

After saving the princess once again from Bowser, the plumbers returned to their home in the Mushroom Kingdom.

[[Image:SLW.png|right|thumb|150px|Luigi in the original ''SMW'' (left), Luigi in ''SMAS+SMW'' (center), and Luigi in ''SMA2'' (right).]]

After the events of ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', Princess Peach and the Mario Brothers went on a vacation to [[Dinosaur Land]] in the game ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Mario, Luigi and Toadstool hopped on a hot air balloon to get to the tropical island. Luigi had found a magical [[Feather]] on the island that allowed anyone who grabbed it to turn into [[Cape Mario|cape form]]. Mario and Luigi flew around Dinosaur Island. When they returned, they found Toadstool missing again. Bowser and his children had kidnapped Princess Toadstool along with seven [[Baby Yoshi]]s and trapped any [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] he met in eggs. Luigi, Mario, and Yoshi traveled the many different areas of Dinosaur Land in search of the princess. The brothers used [[Yoshi]] as their trusty steed throughout their adventure. After defeating all seven of the [[Koopalings]] the Mario Bros. uncovered Bowser's secret hideout. Ready for anything, the brothers and Yoshi charged to [[Bowser's Castle]]. After fighting many enemies, the Brothers finally confronted Bowser and his [[Koopa Clown Car]]. Using the Mecha Koopas that Bowser tossed down at the brothers against him, the Mario Brothers were able to defeat Bowser once again and rescue the princess and the seven Yoshi eggs.

[[File:Luigihop.jpg|thumb|200px|Artwork of Luigi from the game.]]

Although Luigi did not appear in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', he did appear in its remake: ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Luigi, along with Mario and Wario, entered [[Princess Peach's Castle]] after she invited them. Bowser and his Koopa Troop shortly then took over the castle and captured each of the plumbers. Luigi was locked behind a door, and the key to the said door was guarded by [[King Boo]]. Eventually, [[Yoshi]], who was sleeping on the castle roof and therefore didn't get captured by Bowser's troop, managed to rescue Mario, who then managed to find King Boo's hideout and defeat the Boo's leader in battle, allowing him to get the key needed to free Luigi. While only Luigi can get several stars, several Luigi [[Cap]]s ''can'' be found on a few courses. The Luigi caps allowed the bearer to mimic Luigi's appearance and abilities perfectly, excluding his voice. Every level in the game would have a Luigi Cap appear once Luigi was rescued. Luigi was also the only character who could save [[Wario]] from [[Chief Chilly]]'s grasp, as it was needed to walk through a mirror using the invisibility flower to get to Wario's painting.  

[[File:WeegeeJumpNSMB.png|thumb|left|Luigi [[Jump]]ing.]]

Once again, in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', Princess Peach was kidnapped and had to be saved by Mario. This time, she had been kidnapped by [[Bowser Jr.]], Bowser's son. Mario went to save the princess with a little help from Luigi. Mario and Luigi traveled to the many areas of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], fighting the many [[enemies]] that [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]] put in their way. At the castle in [[World 8]], Mario and Luigi ended up fighting [[Dry Bowser]] (an undead version of Bowser). After being tricked into believing that they had finally defeated [[Bowser]], Bowser Jr. stole [[Peach]] and the Mario Bros. had to follow him to [[Bowser's Castle]] where they finally confronted, a now revived [[Bowser]] and [[Bowser Jr.]]. Again, the Mario Bros. defeated Bowser and his son and rescued Peach once again. Luigi was a secret character in this game and his role was the same as Mario's. Luigi also appeared in this game's multiplayer where he battles Mario for [[Stars]].

To play as Luigi, one must hold L, R, and press A when selecting a file. Luigi will say his name to indicate that the code worked correctly.

[[File:LuigiGalaxy.gif|thumb|230px|right|'''Luigi''' looking up at a [[Luma (character)|Luma]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy'']]

Luigi appeared in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. When Bowser abducted Peach's Castle, Luigi and the [[Toad Brigade]] were apparently inside. However, they all escaped and got lost in space. Luigi was kidnapped by the monster [[Bouldergeist]]{{refneeded}} and imprisoned in the Ghostly Galaxy. Mario must come and rescue him, after which he will help Mario in a handful of missions, including collecting stars (although, he gets lost every time and must be rescued). After collecting three stars, Luigi left the rest up to Mario.

In Luigi's playthrough of the game, Mario would be absent, resulting in two Luigis.

Notably, the playable Luigi was a little shorter and had a different head shape than the NPC Luigi. His clothes were also slightly darker. The NPC Luigi referred to the playable Luigi as "me" as he called Mario "bro." Also, Rosalina called the NPC Luigi his "twin".

===''Wrecking Crew''===

[[File:Wrecking Weegee.png|left|frame|In ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'']]

Luigi was once again the second player in ''[[Wrecking Crew]]''.  Luigi's sprite was still a palette swap of Mario's, but this time Luigi was dressed in purple. In this game, Mario and Luigi worked on a demolition site. The goal was to break down every stone wall on each stage. Defeating enemies in this game was not easy, as Mario and Luigi's regular hammer dealt them no damage. However, it could make [[Foreman Spike]] fall down if one of the Mario Bros. could hit him with it. If an enemy wanders underneath a drum, Mario or Luigi could trap them by causing the drum to fall.

===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''===

On the [[TV & Movies|tv show]] ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', Luigi, portrayed by [[Danny Wells]], is seen living in [[Brooklyn]] together with Mario in the live-action segments. Like his brother, Luigi works as a [[Plumber]], running [[Mario Brothers Plumbing]] together with him. The episode [[Plumbers Academy]] shows that he graduated from the  [[Brooklyn Plumbers Academy]] together with Mario. The live-action segments show the two as having gained a reputation for their plumbing skills, even being awarded the title [[Plumbers of the Year]] in the segment of the same name. In the cartoon segments of the show, Luigi regularly joins his brother in various adventures in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]].

===''Super Mario World (TV Series)''===

In the [[Super Mario World (TV Series)|Super Mario World]] television series, Luigi fell from a lava waterfall and landed on a skull raft. After that, he found a Yoshi egg. The [[Yoshi]] affectionately called Luigi [[Mama Luigi]] and thought of him as his mother. The Yoshi assisted in rescuing [[Princess Peach]] and defeating [[King Koopa]].

===''Mario is Missing''===

[[File:Marioismissing.jpg|thumb|left|Luigi walking in Mario is Missing.]]

In ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'', Mario was kidnapped by Bowser, and it was up to Luigi to find him. During his quest, Luigi learned about geography, battled Bowser's seven children, and got help from [[Yoshi]] while traveling across [[Earth|the real world]] to find Mario. In the end, he saved Mario.  Then, the Mario Bros. loaded Bowser into a cannon and fired him into the snow.  Bowser froze instantly and split in half.  However, this ending only applied to the SNES version of the game. This game marked Luigi's solo-adventure debut and was the only solo adventure for Luigi until 2001.

[[File:MarioCartoonCutscene.PNG|thumb|Luigi appears in almost all cutscenes of ''Hotel Mario'', here are two screenshots showing him, 2 others with the princess]]

Luigi is one of the main characters in the game ''[[Hotel Mario]]''. Princess Peach was retained as a "permanent guest" by Bowser, who turned the Mushroom Kingdom into his own personal resorts. Eventually, Luigi and Mario destroyed each of the seven Koopaling Hotels. They then defeated Bowser at his own palace and rescued the princess. Luigi was controlled by the 2nd player, his sprite being a palette swap of Mario. This was Luigi's only run on the Phillips CD/I.

===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===

[[Image:SMRPGCL.png|left|thumb|Luigi in the credits.]]

Luigi only made several cameos in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. In [[Star Hill]], Luigi made a wish: he wanted to be a good plumber, just like his brother. (The appearance of his wish on Star Hill is the closest he has to a canonical appearance in this game). In the ending of the game, Luigi was also the leader of the parade. Luigi also hosted the manual of ''Super Mario RPG''. A screenshot from the beta version of the game showed Luigi (along with Mario and [[Mallow]]) attending a banquet hosted by [[Valentina]].

===''Yoshi'' series===

====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====

In the beginning of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', [[Baby Mario]] and Baby Luigi are shown being delivered to their [[Mama Mario|mother]] and [[Mario and Luigi's father|father's]] home by the [[Stork]]. However, Baby Luigi is snatched away by [[Kamek]] and taken to [[Baby Bowser]]'s [[Bowser's Castle|castle]]. His kidnapping is the primary reason for Baby Mario and the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] to embark on their adventure in this game. At the end of the game, Baby Luigi is rescued from Baby Bowser. After the credits, he and his brother are brought to their parents, who discover the two on their doorstep.

====''Yoshi's Island DS''====

[[Image:Starchildren1.PNG|thumb|Six of the Star Children.]]

Baby Luigi appears again in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. Here, he is one of several babies that are kidnapped by Bowser and Kamek in seach for the [[Star Children]]. He is eventually rescued by Baby Mario, [[Baby Peach]], [[Baby Donkey Kong]], [[Baby Wario]] and the Yoshis at the end of the game. After his rescue, Baby Luigi is revealed to be one of the Star Children.

[[Image:luigi parade.png|thumb|left|150px|Luigi dressed up to lead the parade at the end of ''Paper Mario'']]

During the events of ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Luigi was left to protect and maintain [[Mario's Pad|his home]] while his brother pursued the [[Star Spirits]]. Luigi spent most of his time lamenting his own inactivity, begging for Mario to take him along and practice for future quests. With all his downtime, Luigi also built a basement in which he kept [[Luigi's Diary|a secret diary]] where he wrote about various things, such as how he disliked being left out of adventures with his brother. One notable entry in his diary had him dreaming about starring in his own game, foreshadowing his next solo quest, ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. After Mario gets the [[Ultra Hammer]] and [[Ultra Boots]], Luigi could be found outside, sitting on a [[Metal Block]] or very high [[Brick Block]] respectively. Mario could use his new moves to break the blocks, triggering some humorous dialogue. He also led the parade in the end credits, very much like in ''Super Mario RPG''.

[[Image:PaperLuigi2.png|right|thumb|Luigi, telling [[Mario]] his first story.]]

[[Image:Mr. L.jpg|right|thumb|Luigi's brainwashed thief-like and evil alter-ego, [[Mr. L]].]]

[[Image:PAPER LUIGI.jpg|thumb|left|195px|The actual Luigi's appearance in ''Super Paper Mario''.]]

Mr. L's name and attitude were likely taken from [[Wikipedia: Mr. T|Mr. T]], a wrestler. His personality and attire also seemed to be similar to the "gentleman thief" archetype of classic literature. The pose he did represented ballet, and was mostly opposite of O' Chunks' disco-like pose, even in its colors. Mr. L's other name, The Green Thunder, could also possibly be derived from the fictional super hero, Green Lantern. The Green Thunder may also be a reference Luigi's ability to use the Thunderhand acquired in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. Mr. L was also referenced in Paper Luigi's trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', however, he was mentioned as "Mister L" instead.

[[Image:LM Luigi Flee.jpg|thumb|175px|Luigi, as seen in ''Luigi's Mansion'']]

During ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', Luigi won a [[Luigi's Mansion (place)|mansion]] in a contest he hadn't even entered. Luigi called Mario and asked him to visit the mansion. Mario got to the mansion first. When Luigi arrived, Mario was nowhere to be found and [[Boo|ghosts]] haunted the mansion. Luigi met [[Professor E. Gadd]] and received the [[Poltergust 3000]], a vacuum that allowed him to capture ghosts.   

Luigi went through the mansion, vacuuming many ghosts in order to save his helpless brother from the [[King Boo|King of all Boos]]. In order to fill E. Gadds gallery and find King Boo, Luigi had to capture twenty-three special ghosts. These ghosts were more powerful than regular ghosts, and each had a special ability unique to that ghost. After defeating all of the spooks, Luigi had to confront [[King Boo]] himself. Dressed in a Bowser Suit, King Boo had all the powers of Bowser and more. But nevertheless, Luigi prevailed and captured the King of all ghosts. After Luigi returned to E. Gadd's Lab, E. Gadd transformed them into paintings. Luigi saw that Mario had been turned into a painting as well. With the help of E. Gadd, he was freed from his pastel prison in a rather comedic way. After cleaning his mansion of the ghosts, Luigi was able to build a new and better version of his spooky mansion. After Mario was rescued, he went with Peach on [[Super Mario Sunshine|another vacation]], but this time without Luigi.

[[Image:LuigiSSS.png|thumb|left|150px|Luigi standing]]

[[Image:MandL2 BabyLuigi.jpg|thumb|175px|Luigi, with his younger self Baby Luigi.]]

Once again, both Mario brothers unite in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. The princess had recently used E. Gadd's [[Time Machine]] to go back in time. She was trapped there by the [[Shroob|Shroobs]]. Mario now had to go save her again and takes Luigi for some help.

[[Image:MarioLuigiML3.jpg|thumb|175px|Luigi and Mario, each showing off their Hammers.]]

===''Super Princess Peach''===

[[Image:SPP_Luigi.jpg|thumb|left|Luigi captured by a [[Hammer Bro.]]]]

In ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', Bowser's minions, using the power of the [[Vibe Scepter]], kidnapped Mario. They also kidnapped Luigi and Toad because they got in the way. Peach went on a quest to rescue them.  

Bowser makes sure that he hid Luigi well because of what he had done in the past which lead him to hiding him late in the game.  

Peach found Luigi in the boss level of [[Giddy Sky]] instead of a Toad. She defeated the boss, [[Giant Kamek]], and rescued Luigi.

Luigi has not appeared in all of the ''Mario Golf'' games. His first appearance was in ''[[NES Open Tournament Golf]]'', his caddy being [[Princess Daisy]].

[[Image:Mgluigi.png|thumb|left|Luigi as he appears in ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)]]''.]]

 

Although Luigi was not a default character in ''[[Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)|Mario Golf (GBC)]]'', he was playable via the [[Transfer Pak]] like many of the characters of its [[Nintendo 64]] counterpart.

 

Luigi made his fourth ''Mario Golf'' series appearance in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' as a default character. In the game opening, he and Mario were admiring a trophy when Princess Peach and Princess Daisy called to them saying that it was time to tee. Luigi, along with his brother and the two princesses, were shown making perfect tees, making [[Wario]] and [[Waluigi]] envious. After a series of mess ups, Wario and Waluigi ended up giving [[Bowser]] a black-eye with their golf ball. Enraged, Bowser started chasing them in his [[Koopa Clown Car]], throwing [[Bob-omb]]s at them. He eventually trapped them, threatening to drop a bomb right on them. Mario, who had Luigi, Daisy, and Peach right behind him, hit the golf ball, making it knock the bomb out of Bowser's hand, ultimately resulting in an explosion claiming Wario, Waluigi, and Bowser as its victims. Luigi, along with the other three who were with him, stood there shocked, not knowing what caused the explosion.

 

Luigi, although he was not a default character, he was playable in ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' through linking the [[Game Boy Advance]] and the [[Nintendo GameCube]].

 

[[Image:MKLuigi.PNG|thumb|100px|Artwork of Luigi in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''.]]

Luigi appeared in ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' as a playable character. He was classified as "medium" in every category (acceleration, top speed, weight, and handling) along with Mario. ''Super Mario Kart'' was one of the few games in the ''Mario Kart'' series that did not have a course based on Luigi. When he was a computer-controlled character, he had a tendency to use [[Starman|star power]] in races.

 

Luigi reappeared in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', yet again as a playable character. He was classified as a middleweight character, along with Mario. This was the first appearance of his course, [[Luigi Circuit#Mario Kart 64|Luigi Raceway]], which was a part of the [[Mushroom Cup]].

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luigi also appeared in the first ''Mario Kart'' game for the arcade, ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''. His and Mario's special character items were the [[Star]],  the [[Fireball]], the [[Hammer]], and the [[Chain Chomp]]. Unlike most other ''Mario Kart'' games, Luigi did not have a course based on him in the game.

 

Luigi appeared again in the second ''Mario Kart'' game for the arcade. He was an all-around character along with Mario, [[Pac-Man]], and [[Waluigi]]. Unlike most other games in the series, he did not have a course.

 

Luigi also appeared as a regular in the Mario Tennis cast. Luigi was an All-around tennis player like his brother. Luigi gained a rival by the name of [[Waluigi]] in ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis]]''. In [[Mario Power Tennis]], Luigi's Mansion appeared as a court. Luigi's Offensive Power shot was the [[Squeaky Mallet]], and his Defensive Power Shot was the [[Poltergust Return]]. In the cut scenes of [[Mario Power Tennis]], Luigi usually appeared playing alongside with his brother, Mario, on the court. A specific cut scene with Mario and Luigi played when Luigi wins a championship. Luigi wove around his trophy and Mario walks up, congratulates him (slapping him on the back and saying things like "Good Job") meanwhile stepping on his foot. Luigi's taunt in ''Mario Power Tennis'' was to wave his arms and say "Luigi Time!". Also, in Mario Power Tennis, Luigi discovers the secret of what's under a Shy Guy's mask (and was freaked out by it too).

 

Luigi was apart of the main cast in the ''Mario Party Series'' and appeared in every game. Along with his brother, Luigi wanted steal the spotlight and become the Superstar. In the earlier ''Mario Party games'' his character color was green but changed to blue in [[Mario Party 4]]. In Mario Party 2 and 3, his favorite item was the [[Skeleton Key]], and his Duel Mode partner was the [[Goomba]]. In [[Mario Party 3]] Luigi was the only character to have a different Star Stamp (5 to be exact) and had every single one except for mischief and beauty. In [[Mario Party 7]] he shared his Character Orb with Mario, the [[Fireball Orb]]. Luigi's partner in these games was usually his brother, [[Mario]].

===''Mario Football'' series===

====''Mario Smash Football''====

[[Image:Luigistrker.JPG|thumb|right|100px|Artwork of Luigi in ''[[Mario Smash Football]]''.]]

Luigi was a team captain in ''[[Mario Smash Football]]'' (also know as ''Super Mario Strikers'' in the U.S. version). He was a Balanced player and his [[Super Ability]] was [[Super Luigi!]]. Luigi's number in ''Mario Smash Football'' is 2, probably referring to the fact that he was Mario's "second brother". In the game, his Super Strike was the [[Vicious Vortex]].

Luigi returned as a team captain in the sequel to ''Mario Smash Football'', ''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]'' (also known as ''Mario Strikers Charged'' in the U.S. version). He was a balanced player, and his [[Mega Strike]] uses electricity, most likely referring to his ability from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'': [[Thunderhand]]. His Super Strike was, once again, the Vicious Vortex.

Luigi appeared in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', as a playable character. Luigi's stats were balanced meaning he had no glaring weakness in every event. Luigi's emblem was his trademark green "L". Luigi was also  appears in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''.He's found in Frostown Plaza where he challenges Mario to a cross country.If Mario wins,Luigi will join his party.

===''Mario Hoops 3 on 3''===

Luigi appeared in the game ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]'', as a playable character. Luigi was a balanced-type character. To use his [[Special Shot]] the player had to tap the "L" to shoot the amazing [[Green Fire Shot]]. Luigi's baller name was the ''Mushroom Dynamite''.

===''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix''===

Luigi (or Mario, depending on who the player chose) danced to save the Mushroom Kingdom during the events of ''[[Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix]]''. [[Waluigi]] went to [[Truffle Tower]] to steal the [[Music Key]]s and grant him the power to "hypnotize the rhythmless masses". However, after he opened the door, all but one key flew to various locations in the Mushroom Kingdom. One of the music Keys went down the sea, another one to [[Mushroom Park]] and another one to [[Freeze Mountain]]. Toad, witnessing these events, rushed to tell Luigi. If all keys were not returned, they could fall into the wrong hands.

Luigi set out to find all four Music Keys, along with Toad. Using the [[S.S. Brass]] to navigate, Luigi challenged [[Waluigi]] (and other characters) to a "dance-off" and got all four Music Keys back.  

After Luigi retrieved all the keys, Bowser accosted them. Bowser retreated into his castle and Luigi followed him on the S.S. Brass. Luigi won the "Final Dance Off" with him and got the Music Keys back. All the keys were subsequently returned to Truffle Tower.

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Luigi was a secret (unlockable) character in the fighting game ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' for the Nintendo 64. He was unlocked by beating Bonus stages as all eight of the default characters, and then beating him in a fight. Despite being unlockable, he always fought alongside Mario in Stage 4 of 1-P Mode. He briefly appeared (alongside all unlockable characters) in the opening. He also made a brief appearance in the How to Play tutorial.

====[[Solid Snake]] Codec Conversation====

*'''Snake''': That guy with the mustache...

====Role in the [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|Subspace Emissary]]====

[[Image:Subspace_luigi.PNG|thumb|left|200px|'''Luigi's''' snapshot in The Subspace Emissary.]]

Dedede placed a special badge on Luigi, Ness, and the princess, though the princess's badge was knocked off when Bowser flew off with the princess in his [[Koopa Clown Car]] and was later swallowed by [[Kirby]]. Later, when [[Tabuu]] turned everyone into trophies, the badges turned Luigi and Ness back into living creatures. The badges had the power to bring trophies back to life.  Luigi and Ness afterward turned King Dedede back to life. The unlikely trio set off to help out [[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Samus Aran|Samus]], [[Fox McCloud|Fox]], [[Link]], [[Yoshi]], [[Pikachu]], [[Captain Falcon]], [[Marth]], [[Mr. Game & Watch]], [[Falco]], [[Pit]], [[Captain Olimar]], [[Lucas]], [[Diddy Kong]], the [[Pokémon Trainer]], and [[Ike]]. Luigi, along with Ness, then watch Dedede fight [[Bowser]], and later help him convince Wario to join them. After they turned everyone back to normal, they all fought Tabuu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

===Other Appearances===

Luigi also appeared in ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'', where he joined many of his friends and ''Dragon Quest'' characters. Luigi's emblem in various games was his trademark L. In [[Mario and Wario]] Luigi appeared as the game's goal and the [[player]] had to navigate the level to get to Luigi.  

==Personal Information==

===Physical Description===

Luigi is very similar to his older brother in appearance, although Luigi is slimmer and taller. His face is notably thinner and chinless. Luigi has a smoothed mustache and light blue eyes. He wears unfaded denim jean overalls, brown work shoes, and a green long-sleeve shirt. [[Luigi's Hat]] is similar to [[Mario's Cap]], being green instead of red and having an "L" replace Mario's signature "M." Artwork for the [[Mario & Luigi (series)|''Mario & Luigi'' series]] has consistently depicted Luigi as wearing red and white striped socks; this trait is not present in any other games.

However, Luigi has not always chosen to wear his usual green and blue clothes. ''Mario Bros.'' originally dressed Luigi in a black shirt and green overalls, although artwork showed his shirt to be red. ''Wrecking Crew'' egregiously<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/top-ten-screwattack/23547 ScrewAttack] criticizes Luigi's bizarre palette in ''Wrecking Crew'' alongside the game as a whole, calling ''Wrecking Crew'' "as boring as Luigi is purple."</ref> gave him a magenta pair of overalls and helmet, seemingly leaving him shirtless. Even ''Super Mario Bros.'' gave its Luigi a green shirt and white overalls (although ''[[Super Mario Bros. Deluxe]]'' replaced this with a less aberrant brown shirt and green overalls, leaving his original colors to Fire Luigi, who usually has an inverse scheme), despite the fact that his usual palette and appearance had emerged in artwork.

Luigi's appearance does, however, tend to lend itself to heavy stylization. The ''Luigi's Mansion'' graphical team took it upon themselves to animate every part of Luigi to convey emotion,<ref>[http://www.n-sider.com/contentview.php?contentid=261 N-Sider] (Accessed on 6-28-09)</ref> resulting in such exaggerations to the plumber's body as head-expanding screams during boss cutscenes and complete flattenings by [[door|fake doors]]. The [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] applies Luigi's cowardice to his actions, making most of his attacks look reckless and unwilling and giving him awkward movements, securing his official title as the series' "dreamy, comical poster boy."<ref name="smash">[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/hidden03.html Smash Bros. DOJO!!] (Accessed on 6-28-09)</ref>

In ''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time'', the [[Star Gate]] (which supposedly knows all) passes Luigi as "unworthy" to enter.  This most likely has something to do with Luigi's "dark secret from his past," which it also mentions; Luigi did something either embarrassing or foolish which he has kept a secret ever since. However, in a interview with a member of staff, he stated Luigi had no dark secret, and it was actually a reference to the fact Luigi constantly lives in the shadow of his brother. He also added: "Why make Luigi into a bad guy? We have [[Waluigi]] for that instead!"{{fact}} Even the game itself makes a straightforward point that Luigi has a large heart, as proven when he hits the [[Aurora Block]] and it grows to a gigantic size, flattening him.

Luigi is also portrayed as somewhat refined, leading the "[[Mario Sunshines|Luigi Gentlemen]]" in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. ''Luigi's Mansion'' shows him to be a bit of a neat freak, constantly criticizing the dustiness of his mansion and even mentioning at one point that he handwashes his cap as opposed to using a washing machine as his brother does. He also seems to have an eye for art, but doesn't appreciate many of King Boo's decorations. Like [[Toadette]], Luigi can be sensitive when someone insults him, especially if the jab in question regards his mustache (as proven prior to his showdown with [[Dimentio]]).

===Luigi's Voice===

===Luigi's Age===

===Roles Taken===

==Interactions with Other Characters (ABC Order)==

 

[[Image:LuigiInGalaxy.PNG|thumb|right|Luigi confronts Bowser in ''Super Mario Galaxy''.]]

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[[Image:MLSS_MarioBros.jpg|thumb|200px|Mario and Luigi care for each other deeply, but also have a more competitive side.]]

[[Image:DaisyTrophy.png|thumb|left|250px|Scene of the trophy ceremony for Daisy. (''Mario Power Tennis'')]]

As previously noted, one of Princess Daisy's only appearances between ''Super Mario Land'' and ''Mario Tennis'' was in ''NES Open Tournament Golf'', where she caddied for Luigi just as Peach did for Mario; this would be Luigi's first documented interaction with Daisy. After Daisy appeared as an optional automatic partner for Luigi in ''Mario Tennis'', Luigi and Daisy have been portrayed as a couple on numerous occasions, such as in ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'', where they are seen golfing alongside Peach and Mario. Some of their team names from the ''Mario Party'' series include "Steady Sweeties," "Tango Tanglers," and "Shy Sidekicks." Perhaps the most telling occurrence was in ''Mario Power Tennis'', wherein Daisy says to Luigi, "Hey, sweetie! I'll take that," while receiving her trophy from Luigi. Also, in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Luigi and Daisy are "buddy players," and they share very good chemistry. Most recently, in ''Mario Kart Wii'', there are two giant statues on the Daisy Circuit that, one shows the two holding hands and dancing together while the other shows them together as babies.  Arguably the greatest evidence for any existing relationship between Luigi and Daisy is in the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]], released in 1993. Luigi and Daisy were quite clearly depicted as being infatuated with one another in this movie. Nintendo's only official word on this matter came in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', where Daisy's trophy biography states, ''"After her appearance in Mario Golf, some gossips started portraying her as Luigi's answer to Mario's Peach"''.

 

[[Image:LuigiRosalinaPic.jpg|thumb|left|Luigi's picture with Rosalina.]]

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[[Image:MarioBrosVsWarioBros.jpg|thumb|right|Luigi and Waluigi scuffle for a Power Star alongside their partners.]]

 

'''Wario''' was saved from [[Chief Chilly]] by Luigi in ''Super Mario 64 DS''. In the past, [[Baby Wario]] saved [[Baby Luigi]] from [[Kamek]] along with [[Yoshi]] and other characters in ''Yoshi's Island DS''. Wario seems to have a competitive rivalry with Luigi, as shown when they argue over whether being a superstar requires brains or brawn in the ''[[Mario Party]]'' introduction. Wario also enjoys tying Luigi's shoelaces together.<ref>[http://www.gameboyadvance.com/wario/ ''Wario Land 4'' official website (now defunct)] (Accessed on 7-3-09)</ref> ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' has stated that Wario is the cousin of Mario and Luigi{{fact}}, but this hasn't been confirmed.

Since his debut in [[Games by date#1983|1983]], Luigi has been constantly developing. Gameplay differences between him and Mario were first seen in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''. After spending years as an edit of his brother, Luigi had consistently his own graphics since ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' in 1992, with earlier exceptions including the American ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. As aforementioned, Luigi had begun earning his own personality in the post-''Super Mario 64'' era, starting with ''[[Paper Mario]]'' and ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''.

==Appearances in Other Media==

[[Image: AnimeLuigi.png|thumb|left|200px|Luigi in ''The Great Mission to Save Princess Peach''.]]

The first animated Luigi appeared in the anime movie ''[[The Great Mission to Save Princess Peach]]'', where he was voiced by [[Yuu Mizushima]]. For some reason, he was mis-colored in the movie as wearing a blue cap and overalls and a yellow shirt (and a red shirt in the promotional artwork for the anime), although it may be worth noting that, at the time of ''The Great Mission to Save Princess Peach''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s creation, Luigi had not yet been given a consistent palette and his current color scheme had not been introduced in-game. The anime also marked the first time Luigi was ever given a personality; ''The Great Mission to Save Princess Peach'' depicted Luigi as very greedy, typically thinking only of profits and characterized by his pickaxe and shovel, both of which he used to mine for [[Coin]]s. (As a matter of fact, Luigi often left adventuring with Mario and [[Kibidango]] to search for Coins,[[Image: AnimeLuigiTwo.jpg|thumb|150px|Luigi and Bowser in the Super Mario Amada Series.]] though he usually ended up helping them progress in various ways through his miserly efforts.) Luigi in the anime was also noticeably more serious and less dreamy than Mario, and he seemed to lack his brother's almost otherworldly connection to Princess Peach.

{{LLquote|That's Mama Luigi to you, Mario!|Luigi|Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World}}

 

[[Image:SMWLuigi.png|thumb|left|190px|Luigi as he is seen in the ''Super Mario World'' animated series.]]

Later, he was played by [[John Leguizamo]] in the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (movie)|Super Mario Bros.'' movie]]. He also appeared in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', (where [[Danny Wells]] portrayed him) and the other Western cartoons ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World (TV series)|Super Mario World]]'' (both of which gave his role to [[Tony Rosato]]); it is interesting to note that ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' is the origin of Luigi's cautious, easily-frightened personality which Nintendo later brought into the games as well, including ''Luigi's Mansion''. Also in "Super Mario World" Luigi was the one who found Yoshi and which caused Yoshi to call him Mama Luigi. Luigi appeared in the whole ''91 episodes'' of the three cartoon series, interestingly [[Mario]] only appeared in 90 episodes.

Luigi also made several appearances in the [[Club Nintendo]] comic series, usually as a companion of his brother Mario. In the story "[[Super Mario: Im Rausch der Geschwindigkeit]]", however, Luigi worked as a policeman and actually imposed a fine on Mario when the latter was violating the speed limit of [[Brooklyn]] while riding Yoshi. Luigi also insisted on being called "Officer Luigi."

==Statistics and Other Information==

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[[Image:LuigiStrikersj.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Luigi's artwork from ''[[Mario Strikers Charged Football]]''.]]

 

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[[Image:Roster luigi.PNG|thumb|300px|Luigi's complete kart roster.]]

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===Bio from ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' Writers Bible===

*The first live-action portrayal of Luigi was in a commercial for ''Mario Bros.'' from 1983<ref name="mbcommercial" />. Mario himself would not appear in live-action until ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' aired in 1989.

==Gallery==

{{morepic|Luigi}}

Image:Luigi Mario Bros.png|<center>''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]

Image:LuigiSMB2.jpg|<center>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]

Image:MKLuigi.PNG|<center>''[[Super Mario Kart]]

Image:Mk64luigi.gif|<center>''[[Mario Kart 64]]

Image:Marioparty1artwork.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Party 3]]

Image:MG Luigi.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Golf]]

Image:MKLG.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Kart Super Circuit]]

Image:Luigi64Tennis.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Tennis]]

Image:Luigiwaluigi.jpg|<center>''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]

Image:MGLuigi.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]

Image:Luigi_MPT.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Power Tennis (Nintendo GameCube)|Mario Power Tennis]]

Image:MP5Luigi.PNG|<center>''[[Mario Party 5]]

Image:Luigibased.jpg|<center>''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]

Image:LuigiMP8Official.png|<center>''[[Mario Party 8]]

Image:Luigi_MSWG.png|<center>''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]

Image:NsmbLuigi.png|<center>''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]

==Names in Other Languages==

|Jap=ルイージ

|JapR=Ruīji

|JapM=Luigi

|Spa=Luigi

|KorM=Transliteration of the international name

|ChiM=Transliteration of the international name

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