Not to be confused with Tweeter, Twister, or Whirlwind.

Tweesters, originally referred to as whirlwinds (alternatively capitalized),^[1] are tornado-like enemies in a few games of the Mario franchise.

Description

Tweesters try to touch Mario or another playable character, sending them into the air in an attempt to redirect their movements and hinder their progression. Tweesters cannot harm the player directly and can only attempt to force them into a more dangerous situation.

Tweesters are some of the few original species and characters from the Paper Mario series to reappear in other Mario games, along with Whackas, Frost Piranhas, Koopatrols, Parabuzzies, Goomboss, and the Star Spirits.

History

Paper Mario

Whirlwinds debut in Paper Mario, where they forcefully blow Mario one screen to the north and one screen to the east in Dry Dry Desert if he comes into contact with them. It is typically a poor choice to touch them, as the player can easily get lost within the vast sands. However, one particular whirlwind (in an area with blue cacti) can be used to throw Mario next to the Spin Attack Badge on top of a high rock that cannot be reached by any other means.

Mario Party series

In Mario Party 5, a Tweester appears under its current name in the minigames Twist 'n' Out and Wind Wavers. In Mario Party 5, Mario Party 6, and Mario Party 7, an Orb called the Tweester Orb appears, being based on Tweesters in appearance and function.

Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix

In Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix, a Tweester, referred to as a cyclone, appears near an island and attacks the SS Brass, making it spin out of control.

Gallery

Cropped screenshot of a whirlwind in Paper Mario

Paper Mario

Mario Party 5

Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix

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