As a result, collecting coins seems less important as well, save for in some 3D Mario games, where they restore
your depleted life meter.
Not exact matches
Players mostly punch, kick, and use special attacks and weapons to
deplete opponents»
life meters.
On top of the screen is a
life meter that keeps on
depleting but gets replenished whenever you chomp on little fishes and lobsters.
Moving or simply attacking empty space in front of you will heal your character between conflicts, unless your hunger
meter depletes, leading to a steady loss of
life over time.