Mario has never really been one for obeying the laws of physics (jumping twice your height in those shoes? Pull the other one!), and Mario Strikers: Battle League continues that Mushroom Kingdom trend. With its hyper strikes coming to dominate the game's marketing, it is no surprise that Nintendo Europe's recent tweet showcasing Daisy's signature finisher has about as much real-world physical plausibility as a Michael Bay movie.
Perhaps more surprising is how the move features one of Daisy's, erm, less sport-based attributes. More surprising to us, that is — following some research that tainted our browsing history somewhat, it seems Daisy has form in this... area (ahem), at least where soccer is concerned.
What are we getting all flustered about, you ask? As you'll see in the tweeted video above, after performing a series of flicks and step-overs, Daisy sets up her Final Smash-style hyper strike with what can only be described as a 'butter'. Think of the required movement for a header but with, well, you get the picture.
We thought it might have been a handball for a moment, but nope — no hands involved there. Hey, there's nothing in the rules against using your derrière to control the ball, the ref can't have you for that! As seen in the demonstration video, the strike itself — the 'Flower Spiral' — does just what it says on the tin, wiping out all defensive players in blooming marvellous, rabona fashion.
The brilliant new animation has been received enthusiastically online, not least as it seems this could be a subtle callback to one of Daisy's smokin' victory poses in the Wii entry, Mario Strikers Charged, an animation that created a very particular sort of specialist fandom around the ruler of Sarasaland which can't be reproduced on a family-friendly site:
@LDMythos summed it up accurately in one of the few quote tweets that we can embed here:
https://twitter.com/LDMythos/status/1549739972005068802
Yes, it would seem so.
Both Daisy and Shy Guy will be added as playable characters when the Mario Strikers: Battle League update drops on 21st July for North America and on the 22nd for Europe.
Are you excited to play as Daisy when the update is released? Let us know in the comments.
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Frustrating that it has to be like this........again but it's better than nothing I suppose.
Subtle callback? Callback to what? Just because a hip hit?
Does it matter? Wario does the same.
@RubyCarbuncle I'm so confused, what has to be like this? Did I miss something? Thanks in advance.
Daisy Dump Truck. She's having fun, you go gurl.
I still think it's hilarious that people didn't think that they would add daisy via DLC! lmao
Next up will be dry bones and then boo or king boo.
Butter? That was margarine at best.
@Unit_DTH So, free DLC, that is.
This is more like "free updates" than DLC, since DLC usually means it should be purchased or downloaded from an optional and separated menu, while these characters actually come in the mandatory update.
Another article that hasn't been proofread.
@Olmectron Sorry, I didn't realize that "Downloadable Content (DLC)", even when available as a free update isn't actually "DLC"? DLC/free update content... you're arguing semantics. I was just making a comment about how asinine it was for people to get all up in arms that Daisy wasn't included in the initial release. And yes, "free DLC" might be a better term.
I still hate her.
I was expecting way worse/better.
The game is for mature gamers , yes ? 😀
@theSiFX This, so much. Was gonna write how if any male character did this then it wouldn't get an article or have people making a fuss about it.
I guess my point was proven.
Still annoys me that she wasn’t base game.
Wouldn't be surprised if this move gets censored now, just like R. Mika's super combo in SFV.
@Bomberman64 People got annoyed that they removed the Waluigi crotch chop. In fact, there was an article about the chop here: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/03/random-nobody-batted-an-eye-at-waluigis-crotch-chop-in-super-mario-strikers. Might not be for this particular game, or even that it was removed from this one, but I'd consider it to be about equivalent to this either way, especially since its still about strikers, and it can be taken as a similar situation. So, your point isn't proven.
@alexybubble Hahaha! I had completely forgotten about that one so thanks for reminding me. You should ask an Italian what that crotch chop means there, and I'm quite sure it was censored for this very reason. I think we can agree it's on a whole other level than what Daisy's doing.
The crotch chop is much more in line with why the inkling's "Bras d'honneur" was censored in MK8D. It is literally like flipping the bird at someone - much worse than Daisy's "butter", I dare say.
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/05/random_mario_kart_8_deluxe_patch_removes_offensive_bras_dhonneur_gesture
I believe some Super Mario Kart official artwork had a similar censoring done to it, but I can't seem to find this rn.
I don’t get it!! Can someone point out what we are talking about?
@Scrubicius the ass i guess?
@Joeynator3000 I like her. She looks like she's gonna be a unique addition to the roster since she can't be knocked down when tackled.
I don't get it. It's perfectly acceptable to hit the ball with your hips, albeit not very useful in an actual match. I think people are trying too hard to find the next Waluigi chop
@PtM yes, physical impossibilities in this game are outrageous
@Bobb not a Waluigi chop, a Daisy bump.
Removed - inappropriate
The only reason I would have to play this game is if Daisy is in it. So now I kinda have to play it.
Why are Daisy fans so… passionate?
Don't worry. If ONE person can stop a tracer pose in overwatch, I'm sure this will offend too.
Can't believe nobody's talking about how she crosses her legs when she does the Hyper Strike. Now that's what's surprising to me
And here comes the simps.
You should probably be on a watchlist if you get aroused by things like this…
@Axecon personally I thought that was pretty cool, probably my favorite part of the whole trick
@theSiFX That's a good point, an article like this would not exist if a male character like Luigi did a butter
Daisy should've been in the game in the first place, without the need for an update or DLC. A Mario style sports game just wouldn't be the same without her.
Looks harmless. Meanwhile in Smash you have both Daisy/Peach smashing their butts on their opponent
Physics aside, THIS has the Internet's knickers in a bunch?
It's little things like this that make her my fave character on Mario spinoff games. You do you, Daisy.
God I wish I was that soccer ball.
@Unit_DTH Bring on Dry Bones, he's the best!!
(Nintendo can even add Dry Browser too if they want!)
@5th313ment The slow rollout of updates. The Content they plan to add should have been there at launch.
@calbeau "Internet." It's likely twenty idiots trying to get riled up over anything.
@Mommar Hmm, true. The loud minority at work.
@PtM Oh, how I wish.
Me, a Daisy fan and intellectual: DAISY IS USING ACTUAL FOOTBALL TRICKS AND SKILLS! BEST HYPER STRIKE!
The Internet: DAISY USES HER BUTT! BEST HYPER STRIKE!
Me: God damn it...
@RubyCarbuncle Can't we apply a "better late than never" here?
Would you prefer if Daisy wasn't ever released, even as an update?
@Ruthven He was a main for me in Strikers for Wii, although his roll dodge was broken and allowed ppl to dodge past the goalie and score, same with boo.
@Olmectron Please refer to the my original comment.
@Bustacap really? I would be more concerned with the drugs in GTA!
@PtM I must have missed that, I only seen the animation where she bounces the ball with her buttocks which can be done. 😎
@PtM must be another animation I haven’t seen! 🤣
Besides why are people discussing this in a imaginary video game? 🤷♂️
It’s like asking how is it possible to construct in Fortnite? How are they carrying the materials???
@PtM ahhh okay as with jumping in the air shooting fire!
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