The Three Little Pigs are the bosses of the Mario Zone. They appear one by one, each slightly tougher than the last. The battle takes place in a small arena. Each pig will charge at Mario, and you need to jump on its head to defeat it. They are essentially larger, more aggressive versions of the standard pig enemies found in the zone.
Phases & Attacks:
- Pig 1: Charges horizontally across the screen.
- Pig 2: Charges faster and more frequently.
- Pig 3: Charges even faster and might have a slightly more erratic pattern.
Weakness:
Each pig's head. One stomp per pig is required.
Recommended Power-up:
Superball Flower: Very effective. You can hit the pigs with Superballs as they charge, defeating them without having to get close. This is the safest method. Bunny Mario (Carrot): Useful for easily jumping over their charges and landing precisely on their heads.
Strategy:
- Dodge the Charge: The pigs' primary attack is their charge. Jump over them as they approach.
- Stomp or Shoot: After they charge, they will briefly pause or turn around. This is your opportunity to jump on their head. If you have Superballs, fire them as the pig charges or turns.
- Anticipate Speed: Each subsequent pig is faster, so adjust your timing accordingly.
- Stay Centered: Keep yourself in the middle of the arena to give yourself ample reaction time for their charges.
Reward:
Golden Coin #5