The Flying Moai (フライングモアイ Furaingu Moai) is a recurring enemy in the Parodius series.
Description[]
The Flying Moai appear as tiny moai heads which fly in a row pattern before shooting small ion rings at the player and leaving the screen. They are a parody of the Fan/Bellberg formations from the Gradius series and their variations. Each Parodius game features a different group of Flying Moai, each individual wearing a unique goofy makeup.
If the entire row of Flying Moais is destroyed, the last one will drop a capsule.
Gallery[]
Flying Moai from Parodius Da!
Flying Moais from the Parodius Da! instruction booklet
Moai Formation from Gokujō Parodius!
Trivia[]
- The Pig Moais that appear in Rocket Knight Adventures are heavily inspired of the Flying Moais.
| Moai | ||
| Enemies | Moai • Jumping Moai • Petit Moai • Rolling Moai • Totem Moai • Mother Moai • Dogas • Flying Moai • Chewing Moai • Big Moai • Bata Bata • Yoshida • Samoai No. 3 • Captain Moai • Flasher Maoi | |
| Bosses | Big Moai • Armored Saint • Vaif • Twin Vaif • Moai Dimension • Alpha/Omega • Dogaltes • Moai Orb • Crystal Moai • Viking Moai • Yoshiko | |