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{{Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name = Boo
|image=  
|image = [[File:BooBuddy.png]]
{{Media
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''
|Model LANS= File:LANS Boo Model.png
|habitat = [[Bottle Grotto]]
|Sprite LA= File:LA Boo Buddy Sprite.png
|weapon = [[Magic Powder]]<br>[[Sword]]
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Boo Buddy Sprite.png
|spoils =  
}}
}}
'''Boos''' are [[smw:Boo|ghost enemies]] from the [[smw:Mario (series)|''Mario'' series of games]], debuting in ''[[smw:Super Mario Bros. 3|Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. They made cameo appearances in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' where a pair of Boos, referred to as '''Boo Buddy''', guards the [[Power Bracelet]]. They are killed by lighting the two torches and then swinging the sword at them, though [[Link]] could also just let them run away.
|caption= 
|race=
|game= LA
|other=
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
|member=
|attack=Contact [[File:TMC Life Energy Sprite.png|1 heart]]
|weapon= {{List|[[Light]], [[Sword]]}}
|spoils=
|exp=
|theme=
|health={{HP|LA|1}}}}
{{Term/Store|Boo|Boos|Series, LANS|plural}} are enemies in {{LA}}.<ref>{{Cite|You got a {{Color|LANS Pink|Boo figure}}! As spooky ghosts go, this one's pretty cute!|Game Screen|LANS}}</ref> They are directly based on the {{Smw|Boo}} enemies from the ''{{Smw|Mario (series)|Mario}}'' series.
 
==Characteristics==
Boo Buddies only appear in a single dark room in the [[Bottle Grotto]], housing the [[Power Bracelet]]. Unlike their ''Mario'' counterparts, which are typically shy and hide when stared at, they do not shy away from [[Link]] and actively pursue him in the darkness of the room. When struck with the [[Sword]] they disappear, only to reappear elsewhere and continue their assault. They can only be defeated by lighting one of the [[torch]]es in the room with [[Magic Powder]]; doing so will weaken them and turn them dark as they flee in defeat. At this point, Link can strike them with his blade to destroy them, or wait until they have left, upon which point the [[Treasure Chest|chest]] containing the Power Bracelet will appear.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Boos also appear as trophies in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', if the mansion in the [[ssb:Luigi's Mansion|Luigi's Mansion]] stage is destroyed entirely, a couple of Boos will float out of the ruins.
*Using light to weaken or defeat enemies occurs in many later ''Zelda'' games. A number of enemies, such as [[ReDead]]s and [[Nocturn]] (a very similar ghost enemy), can be defeated in this way.
*Boos cannot be killed in the ''Mario'' series (except in ''[[smw:Super Mario Bros. 3|Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', ''[[smw:Super Mario 64|Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[smw:Super Mario Sunshine|Super Mario Sunshine]]'', and ''[[smw:Super Mario Galaxy|Super Mario Galaxy]]''), and hide if Mario looks at them. However, this is not the case in their ''Zelda'' appearance.
*In {{LANS}}, Boos are voiced by {{Smw|Sanae Suzaki}}, who voices them since {{Smw|Mario Power Tennis}}.
*Because Boos only appear in ''Link's Awakening'', which happens entirely within a dream, there is no proof for the actual existence of Boos within the ''Zelda'' universe, much like [[mermaid]]s.
 
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==Nomenclature==
{{Names
Boo Buddy's Japanese name, Teresa, comes from the Japanese word {{Romanize|照れる|Tereru||1}}, meaning "to be shy", fitting their bashful nature.
|English=  
{{Nomenclature}}
|Japanese= テレサ (''Teresa'')
 
|Spanish=  
===Other Names===
|Spanish(LA)=  
{{Other Names
|Spanish(SP)=
|-
|French=  
| Boo Buddle<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA |guide= Nintendo |page= 99}}</ref>
|French(CA)= 
| {{LA}}
|French(FR)=
| {{Guide|LA|Nintendo}}
|German=
| {{E}}
|Italian=  
|-
| Boo Buddy<ref name="E 168">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 168 {{Exp Game|LA, LADX}}}}</ref>
| {{LA}}
| {{E}}
| {{LANS}}
|-
| Boo Buddy<ref name="E 168"/>
| {{LADX}}
| {{E}}
| {{LANS}}
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:LADX Boo Buddy Hit Sprite.png|A Boo Buddy once hit with the sword
File:LADX Boo Buddy Illuminated Sprite.png|A Boo Buddy weakened by the light
</gallery>
 
{{Ref}}
 
{{Categories
|Ghost Enemies, Mario, Nintendo Enemies, Undead
|enemies= LANS
}}
}}
{{GhostEnemy}}
{{NintendoEnemy}}
[[Category:Enemies]]
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]
[[Category:Mario]]
[[Category:Undead]]

Latest revision as of 02:20, 4 October 2023

Boos are enemies in Link's Awakening.[1] They are directly based on the Boo enemies from the Mario series.

Characteristics

Boo Buddies only appear in a single dark room in the Bottle Grotto, housing the Power Bracelet. Unlike their Mario counterparts, which are typically shy and hide when stared at, they do not shy away from Link and actively pursue him in the darkness of the room. When struck with the Sword they disappear, only to reappear elsewhere and continue their assault. They can only be defeated by lighting one of the torches in the room with Magic Powder; doing so will weaken them and turn them dark as they flee in defeat. At this point, Link can strike them with his blade to destroy them, or wait until they have left, upon which point the chest containing the Power Bracelet will appear.

Trivia

Nomenclature

Boo Buddy's Japanese name, Teresa, comes from the Japanese word 照れる (Tereru), meaning "to be shy", fitting their bashful nature.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
テレサ (Teresa) (LANS) 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Buu Huu (LANS)Boo Hoo
The Italian Republic
Italian
Boo (LA | LADX | LANS)[2]
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Boo Buddle[3]
Applies to
Source
Superseded by
Name
Boo Buddy[4]
Applies to
Source
Superseded by
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
Name
Boo Buddy[4]
Applies to
Source
Superseded by
Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

Gallery

References

  1. "You got a Boo figure! As spooky ghosts go, this one's pretty cute!" — Game Screen (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  2. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 168
  3. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 99
  4. 4.0 4.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 168 (LA | LADX)