Guma
Guma are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.(TAoL)[1] Guma go unnamed in Captain N: The Game Master.
Characteristics
The Adventure of Link
Guma resemble giant bulls and constantly hurl chain hammers in an upward arc. If Link can get under the arc of the attacks, he can strike without being hurt. They are common throughout Parapa Palace.
Other Appearances
Captain N: The Game Master
A monster resembling a Guma briefly appears in the "Quest for the Potion of Power" episode of Captain N: The Game Master. As Link, Princess Zelda and Kevin are making their way through the Parapa Palace, a Guma throws a hammer at Link's hand, which causes him to drop his sword. Before the Guma has another chance to attack, Kevin defeats the foe using his Zapper.
Trivia
- This enemy's name can also be transcribed as "Gooma", which is phonetically identical and the name given by the translation team to the boss of the Palace on the Sea in the International versions of the game.
- Gooma's artwork was intended for Guma in the Japanese version of the game before localization.
- The Doomknocker's Japanese name ヘルグーマ (Heru Gūma) translates to "Hell Guma".
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | |
 Japanese | グーマ (Gūma)[3] | |
 FrenchEU | Guma[4] | |
 Italian | Guma[2] | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | ||
Gallery
-
Artwork of a Gooma or Guma from the Japanese version of The Adventure of Link
-
Futabasha guide artwork of a Guma from The Adventure of Link
-
A Guma from Captain N: The Game Master
.png)
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 183 (TAoL)
- ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 183
- ↑ Famicom Dojo of Victory 13—Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987), Kodansha, pg. 7
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 184