Rosalina
| Rosalina | |
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File:Rosalina MPTop100.png
Official artwork of Rosalina from Mario Party: The Top 100. | |
| Universe | Mario |
| Debut | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | SSB4 Ultimate |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Mario Tennis Aces (2018) |
| Console/platform of origin | Wii |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Place of origin | Mushroom World |
| Created by | Yoshiaki Koizumi |
| Voice actor | Kerri Kane |
| Article on Super Mario Wiki | Rosalina |
Rosalina (ロゼッタ, Rosetta) is a character from the Mario series. Rosalina is the adoptive mother of the Lumas, and is among the most powerful characters within her home series, as she watches over the universe in addition to taking care of the Lumas. Her debut as a playable character in the Super Smash Bros. series was confirmed on December 18, 2013 via Nintendo Direct.
Character description
Rosalina highly resembles Princess Peach, although her physical features are lighter than Peach's: she has paler skin, platinum blonde hair, and her eyes are a lighter shade of blue. However, her hairstyle is different than Peach's, with the most noticeable difference being the large bang that covers the majority of the right side of her face. Rosalina is also noticeably taller than Peach, and even most Mario characters in general. Rosalina's attire is also similar to Peach's, yet deviates from hers in a few noticeable ways: its coloration is turquoise and subdued instead of pink and vivid, its design is more willowy in appearance, sporting long, flowing sleeves and no gloves instead of short, puffed sleeves and white gloves that cover her hands, and a tapering, a lower neckline and a tapering, conical skirt separated from the bodice by an empire waist instead of a tight collar and a wide, bell-shaped skirt separated from the bodice at the actual waist, and overall resembled more of a nightgown than a ballroom dress, while her earrings and brooch display star-shaped motifs. Unlike Peach, Rosalina wields a wand, which also sports a star-shaped motif on its tip.
Rosalina debuted in Super Mario Galaxy, where she is a major non-playable character. She commandeers the Comet Observatory, which visits her home planet once every 100 years, and functions as the home of both her and the Lumas. Her backstory is also explained in a storybook that she reads to the Lumas at various points during the game. The storybook reveals that Rosalina first journeyed into outer space to help a lost Luma find his mother, which eventually led to them building the Comet Observatory together, Rosalina learning about the death of her own mother during her journey, and Rosalina subsequently forming a new familial relationship with the Lumas as their adoptive mother.
Rosalina also appeared in Super Mario Galaxy 2, but has a vastly reduced role, as her only involvement in the story is to reunite with Luma after he assisted Mario in defeating Bowser for the final time. However, the Cosmic Spirit, a being that is almost identical to Rosalina, appears in various galaxies via the Cosmic Guide and helps Mario or Luigi should they require assistance in gaining a Power Star. Additionally, Rosalina herself will appear on Starship Mario after the player completes "The Perfect Run" in the Grandmaster Galaxy.
Following these appearances, Rosalina made her first playable appearance in Mario Kart Wii, and has been playable within the Mario Kart series and a number of other Mario spin-off games ever since. However, her first playable appearance within the main Mario series occurred in Super Mario 3D World, where she is the game's only unlockable character and can use the Spin from the Super Mario Galaxy games.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
As a playable character
Rosalina is a newcomer in SSB4. In addition to her own moveset, she is allied with a Luma, who has its own moveset and can assist her with almost all of her attacks. Luma can be controlled along with Rosalina, which results in the pair adhering to the "puppet fighter" archetype, similarly to the Ice Climbers. Unlike in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, Rosalina's dress sports star-shaped motifs, and her high heels are colored turquoise instead of silver.
Rosalina & Luma have a highly defensive neutral game, with Luma notably being able to shield Rosalina, and Gravitational Pull being able to render projectiles useless against them. When the pair are together, they can be difficult to approach, as one can cover the other and punish opponents when in danger. They also have good KO potential, thanks to Luma's standalone power and Rosalina's disjointed range. However, Luma can be KO'd temporarily; in addition to removing one of Rosalina's key strengths, a KO'd Luma renders two of their moves, Luma Shot and Star Bits, useless. Rosalina herself is also tall and very light, making her easy to launch. Rosalina's recovery move, Launch Star, is long-distanced and can be angled, but renders her vulnerable because of its lack of hitboxes.
Overall, Rosalina & Luma's strengths largely outweigh their weaknesses, as they have enjoyed consistent and strong tournament results. As a result, they are currently ranked 5th out of 55 on the tier list, placing them in the A tier.
Trophies
- Rosalina
The mysterious Rosalina lives in the Comet Observatory with the Lumas. She first traveled with them in search of their mother. In Smash Bros., Rosalina and Luma can fight in different places at the same time. If you can trap someone between Rosalina and Luma, you'll be able to unleash incredible damage!
The mysterious Rosalina lives in the Comet Observatory with the Lumas. In Smash Bros., Rosalina and Luma can fight in different places at the same time. If you can trap someone between Rosalina and Luma, you'll be able to unleash incredible damage with their joined attacks!
Rosalina and the Lumas have been close ever since she travelled the galaxy with one to help the little star find its mother. Now, the commander of the Comet Observatory appears in this game, with her trusty companion fighting alongside her. Their greatest strength is being able to attack together at the same time.
- Rosalina (Alt.)
- Rosalina can pull in items and projectiles around her with her Gravitational Pull move. Her up special Launch Star is a diagonal jump and, though harmless, it has exceptional range. You also have some control over Rosalina's trajectory when she uses it.
- With a flick of Rosalina's wand, the move Gravitational Pull draws in items - even ones that are stuck somewhere. Her Launch Star up special is a diagonal jump that can be aimed slightly. It doesn't deal any damage, but it helps you jump higher and stay in the air longer, making it ideal for getting back to the stage easily.
Classic (3DS)
Classic (Wii U)
- Rosalina&LumaAllStarTrophy3DS.png
Alt. (3DS)
Alt. (Wii U)
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
As a playable character
Rosalina, with Luma, is set to return as a playable character in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. This time, she is an unlockable character like in previous Mario games.
Trivia
- Super Smash Bros. 4 is the first game to have Rosalina immediately playable instead of being unlockable.
- Rosalina's classification as a lightweight in SSB4 deviates from her classification as a heavyweight in the Mario Kart series. However, it has been stated that Rosalina's heavyweight status is because of her tall stature, instead of explicitly being because of her body weight.
- Attendants at the 2007 Whobby Game Festival claimed to have seen an Assist Trophy of Rosalina in a demo of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. However, no evidence has been seen verifying the veracity of this claim, and there is no leftover data in the final game that indicates Rosalina was intended to be an Assist Trophy.
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U marked the only time Kerri Kane voiced Rosalina on a Wii U game instead of Laura Faye Smith. This was possibly done for consistency reasons.
- Rosalina and Bowser Jr. are the only playable Mario characters in the Super Smash Bros. series to have debuted in the 21st century.
- Rosalina is currently the tallest female playable character in the franchise, taking the place of Samus in the first three games, as well as the tallest playable heroic character, as the three male characters who are taller than her are all villains.
