Summary
Rosalina appeared to audiences for the very first time inSuper Mario Galaxyin 2007. Although a reasonably recent addition to theMarioroster, compared to the likes of Peach and Luigi, Rosalina has nevertheless become a very popular and well-known character. This is, in part, likely due to the success ofSuper Mario Galaxyand its subsequent sequelSuper Mario Galaxy 2in 2010. Thevast amount of galaxiesand stories to explore in these unique games have made them fan favorites. EvenMario Odysseytook some queues from its predecessor.
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Despite her initial introduction as a resident of outer space, Rosalina has quickly made her way into a plethora of both main and spin-offMariogames. She can be found throughout the franchise, and many fans ofMariowould love to someday see a Rosalina-led game. With the announcement ofPrincess Peach: Showtime!there’s still hope for a Rosalina title, but for now, there are still a solid amount of games for players to get their Rosalina fix.
8Mario Sports Superstars
Mario Sports Superstarswas released on the Nintendo 3DS in 2017. It involves several characters from theMariouniverse competing in five different sports, including soccer, golf, tennis, baseball - all of which have had previous standalone games - and horse racing.
Rosalina is featured inMario Sports Superstarsas one of sixteen starting captains, and she participates in all the sports. In general, Rosalina’s speed statistics are her lowest stat, and she isn’t a great choice for golf, but she is best suited for soccer and tennis.
7Mario Golf
Mario Golfis one of manyMariosports-themed games, although it is one of the longest-running in the history of the franchise. There are a total of seven officialMario Golfgames. However, in 1999,Mario Golfwas released twice, once on the N64 and again on the Game Boy Color. Both games were substantially different, with the Game Boy Color edition being more RPG-like and having more options for freeplay.
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The initialMario Golfgame was released in 1991, however, Rosalina does not appear until the first installment afterSuperMario Galaxy,which wasMario Golf: World Touron the Nintendo 3DS - released in 2014 as the 5th title in the series. Rosalina appears as an unlockable character but is a default character inMario Golf: Super Rushfor the Nintendo Switch in 2021.
6Mario Strikers: Battle League
Mario Strikers: Battle Leaguewas released in 2022 for the Nintendo Switch and features a whole host ofMariocharacters competing exclusively in soccer. The “battle” twist on the game is that there aren’t really any rules, making for a fun if tilting game of soccer. Players can tackle and use items and special moves to either score or prevent the other team from scoring.
Rosalina appears inMario Strikers: Battle League, the first installment in the series since 2007, as a playable character. She is an offensive player, with her highest stats being shooting and strength. Her special move is “orbital blast,” in which she kicks the ball and launches it into outer space, gathering an ice trail as it returns to the ground. Rosalina then kicks the ball into the goal, and the ice trail will freeze players in its path.
5Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Gamesis a series of competitive sports games that have beenreleased with each Olympicssince 2007, in anticipation of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The game series sees beloved characters from theMarioandSonicuniverses competing in various sports to win the Olympics.
Despite her creation in 2007, Rosalina did not appear in any of theMario & Sonicgames untilMario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Gameswhere she was featured as an unlockable character. This is surprising since Rosalina predates the existence of the series. However, Rosalina was used very sparingly in the years after her creation. Rosalina is also in the 2020 Tokyo edition of the game, also as an unlockable character whose discipline is surfing.
4Mario Party
Mario Partyis easily one of the more widely known names in theMariofranchise thanks to its easy mechanics and generalaccessibility to non-gaming crowds.Mario Partyis a virtual board game set in various familiar and new areas featured inMario.Players can roll dice, compete in mini-games, and strategize to win. The infamy comes from the RNG and unpredictable nature of the game, leaving the majority of things up to chance and happenstance.
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Rosalina first debuted as a playable character inMario Party 10,released for the Wii U in 2015. She quickly became a familiar pillar of the series, appearing as a default character in every subsequent console release - as well asMario Party: The Top 100which was released exclusively for Nintendo 3DS in 2017. InSuper Mario Party,Rosalina has a very good custom dice which features two sides that give +2 coins and one that allows players to move 8 spaces. As always, though, there’s no completely reliable strategy to theMario Partygames, and custom dice can do as much harm as they do good.
3Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros.is an immensely popular Nintendo spin-off game featuring a broadcollection of familiar Nintendo characters, all coming together to brawl in various stages. The series garnered a massive cult following and has since become a huge name in competitive gaming with manySmashtournaments taking place every year.
Rosalina first appeared inSuper Smash Bros.for Nintendo 3DSin 2014 and the same game for the Wii U later on in the year. Unlike many characters that are new toSuper Smash Bros.Rosalina was introduced as a default playable character, not unlockable like a few others. She was also featured inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatefor the Switch, released in 2018, again as a default character. In both games, Rosalina is paired with Luma, one of the star-like creatures fromSuperMario Galaxy.Luma gives Rosalina extra reach and can block hits for her since it does not damage Rosalina if Luma is hit.
2Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario 3D Worldwas released on the Wii U in 2013 and re-released asSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyon the Switch in 2021. It’s a3D platformerknown for its fantastic multiplayer capabilities, allowing players to choose between Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad. The game was a critical success and its secrets, mechanics, and creativity solidified it as a fantastic addition to the mainMarioseries.
Rosalina is not immediately available inSuper Mario 3D World, but rather must be unlocked by players after completing the “Super Galaxy” level, which is set in theSuperMario Galaxyarea. It features Lumas, familiarSuper Mario Galaxyenemies, and the Comet Observatory can be seen in the background. This Rosalina can perform spin attacks and jump high. Nevertheless, she does generally run slower than Mario.
1Mario Kart
Mario Kartis a longstanding spin-off in theMariofranchise and is often seen as a fan favorite from Nintendo - even prompting its very own ride in Super Nintendo World. Various characters from theMariouniverse, and later characters from both Nintendo and the wider IP, go up against one another in a variety of racing styles.Mario Karthas always been multiplayer-friendly and quickly became a popular party game, especially since its releaseon the Nintendo Wii.
Mario Kartwas the first spin-off to ever feature Rosalina afterSuperMario Galaxy’srelease, debuting her inMario Kart Wiiin 2008 - beforeSuper Mario Galaxy 2was created. She has been in everyMario Kartgame since 2008, as an unlockable character inMario Kart Wii, Mario Kart 7,andMario Kart 8.However, inMario Kart 8 Ultimatefor the Switch, she was a default playable character along with Baby Rosalina. Rosalina is well known, along with Peach, forher iconic biker outfit.
