Pays de la Lune : ultime étape de Mario Odyssey

Moon Kingdom: Mario Odyssey's Final Destination

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The Moon Kingdom is the fourteenth and final kingdom in the main story of Super Mario Odyssey, released on Nintendo Switch in 2017. Located on the actual Moon, this gray and dusty setting marks the culmination of Mario and Cappy's long journey.

It is here that Bowser intends to forcefully marry Princess Peach: a spectacular denouement, conducted in low gravity, which then leads to the true post-game content.

Summary

The 14th and Final Kingdom of the Adventure

The Moon Kingdom closes the list of kingdoms traversed in the main mode: it is the fourteenth kingdom and the terminus of Bowser's hunt through the world of Odyssey.

  • It is accessed just after Bowser's Kingdom, once the Odyssey is capable of reaching the Moon.
  • The setting abandons the bright colors of the previous kingdoms for a gray, cratered lunar surface, with the Earth visible in the black sky.
  • It is a kingdom of denouement, entirely focused on the final confrontation rather than the long, peaceful exploration of other lands.

Lunar Gravity Changes Everything

The great peculiarity of the Moon Kingdom is its greatly reduced gravity on the surface. Mario jumps much higher and farther here than anywhere else in the game.

  • In the open air, each jump becomes enormous: jumps float for a long time before falling back down, which completely changes the way you move.
  • The lunar subsoil, conversely, hides molten lava tunnels where gravity returns to normal and the atmosphere becomes scorching.
  • This contrast between light surface and infernal depths gives the kingdom a unique identity throughout Odyssey.

The Moon Caverns and Madame Broode

Before reaching the wedding hall, Mario delves into the Underground Moon Caverns, a volcanic maze guarded by an old acquaintance.

  • He encounters Madame Broode there, the leader of the rabbit wedding organizers, who he had already faced much earlier in the adventure.
  • She fights accompanied by her Golden Chomp, a giant Chain Chomp that she wields like a flail at the end of her leash.
  • To defeat her, you must capture the Chomp with Cappy and send it back against her: a mandatory boss on the way to the hall.

The Wedding Hall and the Forced Wedding

The heart of the kingdom is Honeylune Ridge, presented as a new frontier of lunar life. It is there that the Wedding Hall, the setting for the ceremony, is built.

  • Bowser has organized everything there to forcefully marry Princess Peach: dress, bouquet, and guests included.
  • Mario must interrupt the ceremony by forcing his way into the hall before it's too late.
  • The location serves as the theater for the final battle, the dramatic climax of the entire main story.

The Final Battle and the Opening of the Post-Game

The duel against Bowser takes place in an arena carved beneath the hall. This is the confrontation that concludes the main story of Super Mario Odyssey.

  • Once Bowser is defeated, Mario captures the Koopa King himself to escape a collapsing cavern, in a memorable sequence.
  • Princess Peach, now free, ends up rejecting both Bowser and Mario, in a humorous twist.
  • Above all, this victory unlocks the Mushroom Kingdom, the true post-game content of the game and a nod to Super Mario 64.

38 Power Moons to Collect

Like every kingdom in Odyssey, the Moon is full of Power Moons, the currency that propels the Odyssey and extends gameplay.

  • The kingdom has 38 in total, a good reserve for an end-game kingdom.
  • Only 14 Moons are accessible during the first visit, before the confrontation with Bowser.
  • The rest are only revealed after the final victory, when you return to explore the surface and depths once the story is complete.

Moon Kingdom in brief

French Name Pays de la Lune
English Name Moon Kingdom
Game Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
Rank 14th and final kingdom of the story
Main Area Honeylune Ridge
Boss Madame Broode, then Bowser
Power Moons 38 total (14 on 1st visit)
Unlocks Mushroom Kingdom (post-game)

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FAQ

  • Is the Moon Kingdom the last kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey?
    Yes, it is the fourteenth and final kingdom of the main story. Once Bowser is defeated, it unlocks access to the Mushroom Kingdom, which constitutes the game's post-story content.
  • Why is the gravity so peculiar there?
    Because the kingdom is set on the Moon: on the surface, gravity is greatly reduced and Mario jumps much higher and farther. The lunar subsoil, however, returns to normal gravity and features lava tunnels.
  • Who do you fight in the Moon Kingdom?
    You first fight Madame Broode and her Golden Chomp in the Underground Moon Caverns, then Bowser in the final battle, under the Wedding Hall.
  • How many Power Moons does the Moon Kingdom have?
    Thirty-eight in total. Only fourteen are available during the first visit; the others appear after defeating Bowser.
  • What happens after saving Peach?
    After Bowser's defeat and Peach's rescue, Mario unlocks the Mushroom Kingdom, an additional kingdom that forms the true post-game of Odyssey.
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