Super Mario Galaxy 2 Guide




Super Mario Galaxy 2 Guide

Unofficial Super Mario Galaxy 2 Guide by swaggers for


Welcome to our unoffical guide to Super Mario Galaxy 2 - It's bursting to the seems with over 150 videos showing how to get each star in each world. We've got a special section just looking at the hardest stars and all the green stars and show you how to get more 1ups than you'll knw what to do with if you follow the 1up Loop!



   




Green Stars Guide

World By World
Please refer to the individual galaxies for the accompanying text if you need it.

 


All Green Stars - World 1

 

 


All Green Stars - World 2

 

 


All Green Stars - World 3

 

 


All Green Stars - World 4

 

 


All Green Stars - World 5

 

 


All Green Stars - World 6

 

 


All Green Stars - World S

 



   




Top 5 Hardest Stars

#1 - World 5 - Silverburn - Green Star #3
#2 - World S - Grandmaster - The Ultimate Test


Top 5 Part 1

 

#3 - World S - Flip-Out - Cosmic Clone Wall Jumpers
#4 - World S - Twisty Trials - Turning Turning Double Time
#5 - World S - Mario Squared - Luigi's Purple Coin Chaos


Top 5 Part 2

 



   




1 UP Loop

World 6 - Throwback Galaxy - Return of the Whomp King
3x - Go to the back end of the opening area and do the teleporting area. Easy one, spin to kill all the Piranha and get 3 lives
3x - Head to the opposite low side smash the crate and then follow all the notes for 3 more.
1x - On top of the first Twomp on the stairs.
1x - On top of the flag pole above the wiggler.

 


Plus 8 Life Loop

 



   




Sky Station Galaxy

(World 1)

Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum

As you learn the basics of spinning and jumping head left and enter the green pipe. This puts you right at a 1UP. Then back through the pipe and time to take the red pipe. This leads you to the other side of the planet. Head up the hill to the large crystal and spin attack it to bust it open. Then jump into the hole. This will lead you to the roof of the building on the opposite side. Work your way around until you get to the Luma who turns into a Launch Star.

Jump your way through the next section watching out for the disappearing platforms. Grab the large coin to start a musical note path. If you can get all the notes you'll receive 3 1UPs at the end. Head to the teleporter in the back right to see your first challenge. If you can clear all the enemies in time you'll get 3 1UPs. Then climb the disappearing platforms to get to the next Launch Star.


Peewee Opening

COMET MEDAL
Jump onto the first moving platform and ride it around to get a 1UP. They are giving these things away at the start of the game here. Then ride the second platform around to get the first Comet Medal. Then go through the Launch Star.


Peewee Comet Medal

Jump around the small planetoids to get to the next Launch Star. Grab the Life Mushroom to get an extra 3 slots of health and then head through the Launch Star to get to your first boss battle.

BOSS: PEEWEE PIRANHA
Pretty straight forward battle. Mario needs to spin attack the end of Peewee's tail to make it break the egg. Then Peewee will start coming at you. Do it one more time and Peewee will get MAD. Then two more times and it's all over. Just get behind Peewee and follow him close for easy attacks.


Peewee Boss Battle

Storming the Sky Fleet

Head into the green pipe just to your left. You need to spin attack the green plants into the second chain chomp on the left. This will reveal the key and allow you to move on. Run down the length of the ship making sure not to get hit by the giant Bullet Bills and drop into the interior. Go right and drop down pull back left so that you can fall through a 1UP. Work your way across the spinning platforms making sure to do the transporter challenge. This one is a lot easier since they give you Rainbow power for invincibility. Kill all the Octos and claim your 3x 1UPs.

Change all the ?s to !s as you work your way up making sure to claim the 1UP on the way. In the second section you'll get your first taste of the cosmic clones. Not much of a threat now but just wait till the end game. Now you need to work your way past the giant Bullet Bills and head down the left path. Use the green plant spin attack on the Giant Piranha Plant to get the key and then work your way back to the Star.


Storming the Sky Fleet

Peewee Piranha's Speed Run

This is exactly the same as Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum EXPECT you only have 20 seconds to complete it. Don't worry they throw little Stopwatches all over the place that add 10 seconds each. Always keep on the move and don't stray too far from the path to get Star Bits or Coins. Only get what you need to survive.


Peewee's Speed Run

Sky Station Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is right away on the first planet. When you break open the crystal and you will see it just off the roof ledge. Just fall through it to get it.
Green Star #2 is in the section with the disappearing platforms. When you climb the final set of platforms to the Launch Star rotate the camera angle and you'll see it just over the edge. You need to jump over the fence and hit it or your dead.
Green Star #3 is inside the Sky Fleet. At the far right go slightly above the teleporter and long jump into it.


Sky Station Green Stars



   




Yoshi Star Galaxy

(World 1)

Saddle Up with Yoshi

COMET MEDAL
Time for Yoshi to join in on the fun. You need to spin attack the Magikoopa to free him. You can keep the Magikoopa busy by launching Star Bits at him. Once Yoshi is free the Comet Medal is right in this opening area. Head to the back left tall mound and use the spring board followed by the flutter jump to reach the top and the Comet Medal.


Saddle Up with Yoshi Comet Medal

After you get the Comet Medal work your way to the far end of the area, stopping to use the teleporter, and then use Yoshi to lick, pull the large piece of fruit to reveal the next Launch Star. Use the Chance Dice and get all the Star Bits on the small planet before Launch Starring to the next. Next we have a bit of Flutter Jumping to get over some Spiked enemies and at the top Mario will get the first taste of using the Flowers to pull Yoshi to higher places. Just aim at the flower and have Yoshi lick it to use it.

Work your way up the final planet using Yoshi's tongue to both pull platforms to you and also to flower jump up. At the top bash open the Crystal containing the Star and then flower jump your way to it.


Saddle Up with Yoshi Star

Spiny Control

Start out by grabbing Yoshi. You need to eat a Spiny and then spit at the case covering the Launch Star. In the next section you need to break the Luma out of the center cage so he can turn into a Launch Star. The next section is the same. Pull out the platforms and then use the Spiny to free the Launch Star.


Spiny Control Start

BOSS: KING LAKITU
To defeat King Lakitu you need to eat up the Spinys he tosses out and throw them back at him. It's not automatic that you hit him so wait for him to slow down before launching them back his way. Watch for him to start flailing his arms. If he does then he's gearing up for a lightning charge. Just watch his path and stay out of his way. It takes three hits but after the second hit he goes a little crazy speed wise and it gets a little harder to hit him.


King Lakitu Boss Battle

Spiny Rainbow Romp

You have 60 seconds to defeat all 30 Spinys. There are plenty of Rainbow Stars to make it easier but these timed events are TOUGH. Watch the video to see my path.


Spiny Rainbow Romp

Yoshi Star Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is above the area where the Comet Medal was. You need to Flutter Jump off the top of the pillar and then back jump off of Yoshi for the little extra height you need.
Green Star #2 is to the right of the giant fruit Yoshi needs to pull to reveal the Launch Star. Flutter Jump off the right side and it's in an alcove. You can land there.
Green Star #3 is past the Star. Use the flowers past the Star to get to Green Star and then launch off the back of Yoshi to get the extra height needed.


Yoshi Star Green Stars



   




Spin-Dig Galaxy

Digga-Leg's Planet

Time to learn the Spin Drill. Look for the 1UP in a cage and head to the lower opposite dirt patch and drill yourself into the cage. Then get the coins and finally head for the Launch Star.

COMET MEDAL
Take the Spin Drill and and drill down the raised patch. Then head to the far right one and drill to the top of the tower. Now jump off the left side into the Comet Medal.

Now head to the middle pillar and get to the Launch Star. Run around the left side of the planet being careful of the disappearing platforms making sure to grab the 1UP. When you get to the coin platform a Luma will come and turn into a Launch Star. On the next planet drill into the lower part of the planet to run around the hollow inside and get all the coins.


Digga-Leg's Planet

BOSS: DIGGA-LEG
The secret to this battle is drilling into the glass case that is under Digga-Leg. Digga-Leg will start by stomping his feet which sends a shockwave towards you. Dodge this and the drill that comes with it and then lead Digga a bit and drill into the planet to hit his glass bottom. After the first time Digga will send out drills to both sides. Keep cracking the glass and the star will be yours.


Boss Battle Digga-Leg

Silver Stars Down Deep

Start by getting the Spin Drill and getting yourself to the Piranha Plant. Spin the plant and a Vine will appear that you can take to the next area. The next section is simply a matter of drilling down the left side to get to the green pipe.

Silver #1 - This one is on the outside path.
Silver #2 - In a large open area in the bottom right.
Silver #3 - Straight down the left side.
Silver #4 - In a large section in the top right.


Silver Stars Down Deep

Digga-Leg's Daredevil Run

The prankster comet is a daredevil run. You need to beat Digga-Leg. But this time you only have 1 health. Just be careful of the drills and you'll be fine.


Digga-Leg's Green Stars



   




Fluffy Bluff Galaxy

(World 1)

Search for the Toad Brigade Captain

Move forward to get the Cloud Flower. This powerup releases a cloud every time you spin jump. Use it to work your way up the level to the first Launch Star.

COMET MEDAL
On the small planetoid gather 5 small bits to create the Launch Star. Afterwards head to the bottom of the planetoid and then blackflip spin to get the Comet Medal.

Grab the Launch Star and then use the Clouds to get to the top of the pillar with the Chimp and grab the Star Coin.


Search for the Toad Brigade Captain

Every Planet Has Its Price

You need 100 coins to get the Hidden Star. First get the Giant Coin off the top of the tree to your immediate right, then use the green warp pipe behind the tree. You need to get all the coins in here and then use the Cloud Flower to get to the top of the tree. Grab all the coins here. From the two coin sections and all the enemies will get you the 100. Feed the Luma and launch to the new planet.

Pretty easy Cloud climb to get to the Star Coin.


Every Planet Has Its Price

The Chimp's Stomp Challenge

You'll get an invitation in the mail from the Chimp to come back for the Challenge. You need to reach 10,000 points. Chaining kills will net you the most points. Get the Giant Coin to the top of the tree to the right. There is a Life Mushroom behind the tree that will get you a nice bonus 1,000.


Chimp's Stomp Challenge

Fluffy Bluff Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is high above the exact spot you start in. Get the Cloud power-up and then jump your way back to the start without using a cloud. Now you need to backflip spin three times to get the height you need to get the star.
Green Star #2 is to the high left off the ground at the checkpoint. Use the clouds to get over to the Green Star.
Green Star #3 is to the far left of the pillar that the final Star is on. Use the Cloud to jump off the left side and jump over to the hill. The Green Star is on the hill.


Fluffy Bluff Green Stars



   




Flip-Switch Galaxy

Think Before You Shake

This is a pretty straightforward introduction to the flip switches. Just take your time and work the flips. Long Jumps can cut out large sections of the planet.

COMET MEDAL
This one is right out in the open. Just watch the jumps and it's yours. A very galaxy that foreshadows some brutal flip levels to come.


Think Before You Shake

Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprint

A lot tougher then the standard. Play it nice and slow and watch the Chomps. You need to get all 100 Purple Coins. Time is really not as much of an issue as you think starting it. I ended with over 30 seconds left.


Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprint

Flip-Switch Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is just past the 1UP past the second solid platform. It's hovering over the 3 red squares. I prefer to use a nice triple jump then spin. But if your aim is better then mine a backflip spin will get the job done too.
Green Star #2 is past the second 1UP on the far right of the red squares. A little harder to get a triple jump timed right for this one with the Bullet Bills coming at you. Backflip spin and the Green Star is yours.


Flip-Switch Green Stars



   




Rightside Down Galaxy

(World 1)

Breaking the Laws of Gravity

For the first section you just need to work your way down picking up Coin and Star Bits as you go. At the bottom ground pound the button to receive a large cache of coins then fling yourself up with the large flower. The way the arrows are pointing is the way the gravity is working. Work your way through the level until you come to the first section of Thwomps.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is in the upper middle of the two Twomps. Go past both of them and then jump onto the last ones back using that extra height to get the Comet Medal.

After that you'll get the Fire Flower to blast crates out of your way before working through a flat section. Then back to gravity. Run past the Twomps and then use the small recessed area to keep from getting smashed. Then to the final room. Rotate around past the Star if you want to get the 1UP. Just just let gravity that you to the Star.

 


Breaking The Laws of Gravity

 

The Great Crate Incinerator

This hidden Star is in the Green Pipe to the left after you throw the very first switch. Use the Fire Flower to break all the crates revealing another Green Pipe. This one leads to Gearmo. If you accept his challenge you have just 20 seconds to destroy all the crates. Immediately throw a fire forward and then to both forward angles. Then work the backside at angles also. Using the last few seconds to clear up any you missed.

 


The Great Crate Incinerator

 

Rightside Down Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is just back from the area where the screen rotates perspective. Long Jump from the top of the grass to get back into the top down area. Then quickly spin jump to the Green Star.
Green Star #2 is after the final 6 Thwomps. Jump on top of the last Thwomp and then jump over to the Toad. Backflip to the wall and then wall jump spin to get to the Green Star.

 


Rightside Down Green Stars

 



   




Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla

Gobblegut's Aching Belly

Pretty easy first Bowser galaxy. Just work your way forward to the Thwomp.

COMET MEDAL
Jump on top of the ?-block and then a little angle jump to the top of the Thwomp. Then it's just a little spin jump to the Comet Medal

Kill the Magikoopa and then spin into the switch to open the door and then just head in to the Launch Star. Work your way through the fire balls and grab the Life Mushroom on the way to the Boss battle with Gobblegut.


Gobblegut's Aching Belly

BOSS: GOBBLEGUT
Gobblegut's weak spots are the six bubbling spots on his body. He'll bash the planet a couple times and then do a dive right through the planet. This is your chance to strike since he pauses at each section to pull it through the planet. After the first three he speeds up so I suggest getting the first 2 sections and then the last section. You can't wait too long as he'll come back around crossing over his own body. So be on the move.


Boss: Gobblegut

Fiery Flotilla Speed Run

More Speed Run fun. You have just two minutes to take out Gobblegut and he's a little faster. Same strategy as before.


Fiery Flotilla Speed Run

Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is past the top area where you got the Comet Medal on top of the Thwomp. Jump to the ? block and then jump over to the top of the Thwomp. Spin jump to the castle wall and then wall jump back off it to an IMMEDIATE spin toward the top of the castle. Now that you are on the roof work your way around the left side to the Green Star.
Green Star #2 is just after the area with the Life Mushroom. Long jump straight off the back of the tower from under the Launch Star. If you miss and hit the planet you will get burned but you can use it to jump back up to the Green Star.


Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla Green Stars



   




Puzzle Plank Galaxy

(World 2)

The Puzzling Pictureblock

Start by ground pounding the two end pieces. This releases the entire center section so that you can ground pound that to the floor below. Start by spining the two Wigglers and then kicking them off the platform. Then pound the upper right red button. This releases a flow of notes. If you can get them all you'll receive x3 1UPs. Then ground pound the rest and hit the green pipe. There are 70 coins to grab down here. We'll need them all when we come back for the hidden star. When you've got all the goodies this platform has to offer use the Launch Star to continue on.

Ground pound the the stacks to push them through the floor and out the other side. This will create platforms that allow you to reach the next Launch Star. Buzz Saws are hard at work destroying the wood you are using to move on. Watch their patterns and keep pushing forward to protect yourself from falling into the void.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is on a small plank on the left side. Quickly grab it and get back to the main path as there is a buzz saw working to destroy the plank it is on.

Continue on to the red button and it's Launch Star. Then ground pound the planks on this final platform until all 4 sides lock into place and create a picture of a bug. Then you need to ground pound the little Mandibug. This will make the large one angry and he'll speed up on you. Ground Pound him and get the Star.


Puzzling Pictureblock

Bugaboom's Back

Make sure to get all 70 coins from the Green Pipe. Then talk to the Hungry Luma on the next planetoid to have him transform. This will take you directly to Bugaboom.

BOSS: BUGABOOM
Pretty easy battle if your aim is true. Use the Cloud Flower to get high in the air and then ground pound Bugaboom on the back. After the first hit Bugaboom will take off and start launching red bombs at you. Just keep using the Cloud Flowers to get a height advantage on him and take him out.


Bugaboom's Back

Purple Coin Shadow Vault

First you only have 1 minute to get all 100 Purple Coins. Second, there are Cosmic Clones on your heels the entire time. My advice is to take the sections out in level. Get all the coins on one level as you constantly move forward and then jump up to the next level. This keeps you mobile and saves time. Also you don't want to be backtracking over your previous paths or your Cosmic Clones will get you.


Purple Coin Shadow Vault

Puzzle Plank Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is right above the starting area. You need to jump off the spring board and onto the ?-block, then backflip spin into the Green Star.
Green Star #2 is one of the few I really suggest using Luigi for his extra high jumping. Where the wall falls, you need to backflip off the half-circle that is left and then spin into the Green Star.
Green Star #3 in the pink section. Stay on the platform as it falls. The Green Star is underneath.


Puzzle Plank Green Stars



   




Hightail Falls Galaxy

Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper

Time for a high speed run on Yoshi with some pretty tight angles. FUN! Head your way to the first ramp and Yoshi Lick the Hot Pepper. This gets Yoshi running FAST. Be careful of your angles because the smallest hit or misstep is going to send your both off into the void for instant death. The first section is really just a straight up run to get used to the controls. Run number two has you dodging walls and lifts. If you feel bold grab the Giant Coin on the left side to reveal a nice row of coins for you to grab. You will need to make this run next time to get the 30 coins required by the Luma for the hidden Star.

Next we have a quick run over falling platforms. Yoshi is not quite fasty enough to get off all of them in one piece so jump at the end of each to make sure you make it to the next one. Now we get to do all of this on a vertical wide open area. Go up the blue, across the wooden planks and back down to the suspension bridge.

COMET MEDAL
Head up the other side and at the very top is the Comet Medal. If your aim is good you can grab it and continue on. If it's not make sure to stear Yoshi's fall back to ground to the left side to avoid going out into the Void.

When you reach the top Flower Swing over to the left side. Now you need to go up and around to the Star. At least there is a floor beneath you if you miss so can keep trying until you get it.

 


Hot Stepping Dash Pepper

 

Hightail Falls Speed Run

Now you need to do it all over again only this time you get just 2 Minutes and there are no Stopwatches to add time. Run true and fast and get to that Star.

 


Hightail Fall Speed Run

 

Silver Stars in Hightail Falls

Use the Giant Coin at the beginning of the level to get the 30 coins you need to pay the Luma who is hanging out to the right of where you head up for the Comet Medal. The Luma will transform into a new planet for you. This planet is a simple matter of taking out the Kleptoads until you get all 5 Silver pieces to create a Star.

 


Silver Stars in Hightail Falls

 

Hightail Falls Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is at the first major climb. Stick to the left and get the second Pepper. This will let you get all the way to the top. The Star is on the ground up here.
Green Star #2 is over where the Comet Medal was. You need to launch yourself off the top and then onto the purple section. Then jump over the to the Green Star on the right.
Green Star #3 is above and back from the flower pulls. Get the Pepper on the left side for some extra kick and then flower pull yourself back right fluttering at the end. Dismount Yoshi for some extra height at the end.


Hightail Falls Green Stars



   




Boulder Bowl Galaxy

(World 2)

Rock and Rollodillo

You need to take out all the Octos to reveal the Rock Mushroom in the middle.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is right in the first area. Use the Rock power to smash the crystal twice to break it open and get the Comet Medal.

Smash into the raised bridge to make it fall and then smash into the enemies at the end to get to the ramp to launch you to the next planet. You need to eliminate everyone in this next area for the Launch Star to be released. Be very careful not to just roll off the planet. If you are having control issues just jump on their heads like you were normal Mario.

 


Rock and Rollodillo

 

BOSS: ROLLODILLO
Rollodillo is very similar to a lot of bosses in Galaxy. You need to Rock Smash into his backside to defeat him. When he gets mad at the end you need to dodge out of the way and wait for him to side to the stop. This is your chance to hit him from behind.

 


Boss: Rollodillo

 

Rolling Crabber Romp

You have just 60 seconds to elminate all the Crabbers on this small metal planet. Line up your shots well and then Rock Smash them to oblivion. Star released.

 


Rolling Crabber Romp

 

C'mere Goomba

When you get the invite letter from Gearmo head back to the small planet with the Chomps. Eliminate all the Octos and Rolling Rocks. You can't destroy the Chomps. Then talk to Germo. He wants a Goomba for himself. You need to smash into the rock formations to reveal one. Then stay in front of him while you direct the Goomba back to Gearmo. Be careful of the Chomps, they can take out both you and the Goomba. When you get him back into the square Gearmo will give you the Star.

 


C'mere Goomba

 

Boulder Bowl Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is over the raised bridge at the beginning. wall jump spin your way to the top. Then pull yourself up on the lip of the bridge. Then backflip spin into the Star. FUN!  is
Green Star #2 is right after the bridge. Don't rock formation through the Pins. Simply walk up the ramp and jump over and into the star.
Green Star #3 is right over the ledge with the Rock Mushroom in the next area. Jump off into it.

 


Boulder Bowl Green Stars

 



   




Cosmic Cove Galaxy

(World 2)

Twin Falls Hideaway

This is a quick little intro to swimming. You use ground pound to get yourself into the water. Spinning near a shell pick it up and doubles your speed. Shells also have headlights that eliminate the Snoodles.

COMET MEDAL
The comet medal is in a shell that is just to the right of the castle on the bottom of the sea.

Then climb the tower and pound the red button. This freezes all the water. Make your way over to the twin falls and wall jump yourself to the top to get the Star. Very easy galaxy.

 


Twin Falls Hideaway

 

Catch that Star Bunny

The Hungry Luma on the raft wants just 15 coins to create a new planet for you. Very cheap and between enemies and random coins not hard at all to get. This will take you to a planet where you need to catch a Star Bunny. You can fall into the void in the middle so watch your step. Ground Pound the red button to freeze the water and skate towards the bunny. Spin for speed boosts and you'll quickly overtake him.

 


Catch that Star Bunny

 

Exploring the Cosmic Cavern

The opening area is now frozen solid allowing you to get to the green pipe on the right. You are now completely underwater so grab coins to maintain your air supply. Spin at the switch to open the gate and carefully swim between to the two Gringills. Now you're going to come to sections of water that are floating in space. You can swim straight out and fall into the void so be careful. You'll need to wait for the water cubes to touch each other and make your move then. Finally use the Spin Drill on the small patch of dirt to reach the other side. Now you need to jump spin into the backs of the Mecha-Bowsers to reveal the key. Drill into the water spout to flood the area, then swim up to the small raft with the Star.


Exploring the Cosmic Cavern

Cosmic Cove Green Stars x3

Green Star x1 is just off the left side of the actual Star after wall jumping the waterfall.
Green Star x2 is off to the right at the section where you are swimming through the free form water. Fall out of the small side water junction into the Star.
Green Star x3 is to the left of the Key. Get the Key to get it out of your way and then Long Jump left off the platform into the Star.

 


Cosmic Cove Green Stars

 



   




Wild Glide Galaxy

Fluzzard's First Flight

I hate the flying in this game. I have to have the Nunchuk to even play the game, why can't I just push left or right to steer?

COMET MEDAL
You need to hit all 5 gates for the Comet Medal to be freed from the case. Then simply fly through it as you go to the sun to get the Star.

 


Fluzzard's First Flight

 

Jungle Fluzzard Race

Same course only this time you are racing just for the win. Press down for speed whenever you have the space. Just keep going fast and hard and you'll take the lead near the end.

 


Jungle Fluzzard Race

 

Wild Glide Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is straight down just above the water after the 3rd gate.
Green Star #2 is to the right over some rocks as you break out for the final gate.

 


Wild Glide Green Stars

 

 



   




Honeybloom Galaxy

(World 2)

Bumble Beginnings

The opening area is all rope swings and wall jumps. Swing yourself back and forth to get maximum height on all your jumps. You'll soon come to the first Bee Mushroom. This gives you both the ability to fly, and also the ability to walk on honey. This area is all flying, stopping to regain power, and flying some more. Just like Cloud Mario, Bee Mario doesn't like the water.

COMET MEDAL
You need to weave in and out of the Choppahs to get the Comet Medal that is right out in the open on the path.

Fling yourself up the vines and then use the giant grapes and clouds to work your way through. Combine flying and pole climbing and soon enough you'll be at the top of the level and get the Star.


Bumble Beginnings

The Secret Wall Jump

The hidden Star is right away in this level. When doing the first rope swing fling yourself you the right side and then start wall jumping. There is one little alcove to get some Star Bits and then climb the rest of the way to the hidden Star.


The Secret Wall Jump

Honeybloom Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 high to the left at the checkpoint with the grapes. Jump left from the checkpoint onto the grape to get a nice bounce. Then fly up to the Star.
Green Star #2 is at the last section with all the flower swings. Swing the top right one all the way left to the ledge with 2 star bits clusters. The fly right all the way to the Star.


Honeybloom Green Stars



   




Bowser's Lava Lair

(World 2)

Bowser's Big Lava Power Party

Start by taking out the MagiKoopa. This reveals the first Pull Star of the game. And close to the last. It's really not used much. Anyway, grab a hold of it and pull yourself to the next area. Then ground pound the springboard on the tip of this planet to get to the next planet. Watch the pattern for when they flip to keep from being dumped into the lava. Or just long jump to save even more time. Then defeat the Hammer Bros. The key is to not go straight at them. Take a curved approach to keep from getting hammered. There are some big Whomps next. Get close to them and the run away as they plop down to squish you. The jump on their backs and ground pound the weak center ring.

COMET MEDAL
Lure the second Thwomp into falling under the Comet Medal. Then jump on his back and do a back flip into the Medal. Bonus points for segueing that into a ground pound for the kill.

You then need to ground pound the gold orbs into the lock in the middle. Then next section has you running past the hungry skulls that are eating your path. The path returns but some sharp jumps and long jumps will get you through this area no problem very quickly. Then just follow the pink bricks and you'll be at Bowser in no time.


Bowser's Big Lava Power Party

BOSS: BOWSER
Keep away from Bowser's Ground Punch and wait for the 3 gold orbs to hit the surface. Then stay away from the orbs till he pounds again. If he hits the orbs they are destroyed. Once he punches the surface, the orbs it be free. Jump up to one and then ground pound it into Bowser. After doing this twice he'll start spitting fire onto the surface of the planet. So that's an extra thing you want to stay away from. 3 total hits from orbs and Bowser is defeated.


Boss: Bowser #1

Lava Lair Speed Run

You have 30 seconds to get to where Bowser was. You do not have to fight Bowser again. Collect all the Stopwatches to add time to your clock.


Lava Lair Speed Run

Bowser's Lava Lair Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is behind a rock to the left of the Twomps. Get on the left little square and long jump to the rock to get the Green Star.
Green Star #2 is at the section with the skulls eating the floor. It is beneath the floor so wait for the skulls to eat over in and then simply drop into it.


Lava Lair Green Stars



   




Tall Trunk Galaxy

(World 3)

The Floatacious Blimp Fruit

This galaxy introduces the Blimp Fruit. When Yoshi eats it he puffs up with air that allows him to rise high in the air. So release Yoshi from the Egg, grab a Blimp Fruit and start climbing. Work your way to the top Launch Star making sure to take a quick detour to the opposite site of the tree to get the Life Mushroom.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is in the next rotating trunk section. As you are collecting the 5 Silver Star Bits use a Blimp Fruit to rise yourself into the Comet Medal.

At the final section fall of the planet to the right and slide to the bottom. Then grab the Blimp Fruit and glide up being careful of the spiked flowers.


Floatacious Blimp Fruit

Tall Trunk's Big Slide

Time to slide. Pretty straightforward. Jump over the spikes and avoid the wigglers. Look for areas where there is no floor and be prepared for the jumps.


Tall Trunk's Big Slide

Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slide

We're doing it again. Only this time you need to collect 100 Purple Coins. Luckily there are 140 on the slide but it's pretty tight. Look for patterns in the and stay to the middle.


Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slide

Tall Trunk Green Stars

Green Star #1 is at the very top of the tree. Just keep using Blimp Fruit to get to the top branch and jump from there.
Green Star #2 is in the ever rotating tree section. Fall down to the 1UP, then down the left side. As you clear out into the wide open flutter jump to the left to get the star.
Green Star #3 is after the section with the red Wigglers going around in circles. Spin jump to get it.


Tall Trunk Green Stars



   




Cloudy Court Galaxy

(World 3)

Head in the Clouds

Grab a Cloud Flower and work your way jumping and making clouds until you can jump into the wind created by the windmall. When you get to the next platform drop off, spin to create a cloud, and then walk into the bottom section to get the 1UP.

COMET MEDAL
As you use the Cloud Flowers to rise up the Comet Medal is on the right side. Just hop over and then cross to the other side to get another Cloud Flower.

At the top heavy winds push you away from the Star so jump off your cloud to steadily get closer and closer until you can high jump to the Star.

 


Head in the Clouds

 

The Shadow Lining

Real easy Star. Just keep moving on the platforms and grabbing the Silver Stars. As soon as you grab the first Cosmic Clones come to play but just keep moving ever forward and they're not a real problem.

 


The Shadow Lining

 

Silver Stars in the Purple Pond

Grab all the coins you can and feed the Luma 30 Coins open this hidden star. So when you are bouncing on those drums get every Coin you can. This one is one of the first real tough ones. You have to maintain your cloud power or you fall though and you have to keep ahead of a never ending stream of Cosmic Clones. Once you get all 5 pieces the Cosmic Clones disappear but you still need to make it all the way back.

 


Silver Stars in the Purple Pond

 

Cloudy Court Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is right away above the dinosaur shaped plant to the left. Use Clouds to get high above its head.
Green Star #2 is far off the giant cymbal. Long jump to a cloud, then long jump into the star.
Green Star #3 is to the right of the final windmill right at the final star. Jump over the blades unto the building part and from there jump into the Star.

 


Cloudy Court Green Stars

 



   




Haunty Halls Galaxy

(World 3)

A Glimmer of Bulb Berry

The first area is pretty straightforward. Work your way to the Launch Star. The next section has a set of paths that enter from one side and exit the other. Run along these as fast as possible to make sure you get to the next section.

COMET MEDAL
Go past the far green pipe and run down the path, get the Comet Medal, and then run back before the path disappears through the purple haze.

Now take control of Yoshi. This section has invisible platforms that are shown as you eat the Bulb Berry. The power quickly wears off so always be on the lookout for the next Bulb Berry.


A Glimmer of Bulb Berry

Sneaking Down the Creepy Corridor

This whole level you are going to be followed by a Giant Boo and several smaller Boos. Just keep moving and give a glance back whenever you need to pause to stop them in their tracks. You have to maneuver around the floor eating enemies and also over some disappearing tiles so keep steady and use your spin jumps to get a little further and give you a little extra time when you need it.


Sneaking Down the Creepy Corridor

Spooky Cosmic Clone Chase

This plays out the same as Sppoky but you have Cosmic Clones so there is no stopping period.


Spooky Cosmic Clone Chase

Haunted Falls Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is under the transporter at the very beginning. Drop under and spin over to it.
Green Star #2 is above the very first area of that is rotation left to right off the screen. As soon as the straightaway appears start a triple jump and then spin at the max height to get the star.
Green Star #3 is right before the star when the giant Boo and 4 regular Boos are following you. Backflip spin to get it.


Haunted Falls Green Stars



   




Freezy Flake Galaxy

Bowser on Ice

Grab the Fire Flower and then melt the statue on the bottom of the planet. Launch yourself to the next planet and melt the Giant Bowser statue.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is around back on the bottom part of the ice block platform. Fire Flower all the Ice Cubes and you'll see it.

Get into the Green Pipe that sends you to the lava area. Now you can roll the snowballs around to make snow paths. The easiest way is to spin attack them in the direction you want to go. Get the Fire Flower from the small snow island and then 3 hits to the Bowser Statue will reveal the Star.


Bowser on Ice

Sorbetti's Chilly Reception

Use the Rock Mushroom to smash open everything to find the 5 Silver Stars. Then it's boss time.

BOSS: SORBETTI
This one is a little weird. Sorbetti is a giant snowflake that rolls around the planet. The only way to damage him is to spin attack his giant red nose. Watch the rolling for a bit to get the timing down. After hitting him twice he'll speed up. One more and he'll pop to reveal the Star.


Sorbetti's Chilly Reception, BOSS: SORBETTI

The Chimp's Skating Challenge

Use the green pipe that is revealed from rock rolling the tree nearest to where you get the Rock Mushroom. You need to kick the green and orange balloons and ignore the spiked ones. The pattern is always the same if not rotated so just learn as you go and hopefully you have enough lives.


The Chimp's Skating Challenge

Freezy Flake Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is in the slide path after melting the first Bowser snow statue. Spin jump to get it.
Green Star #2 is at the end of the stage. The little snow island before the Fire Flower. It's off the side of the lava. Destroy the Goomba Snow Statue to create a Snowball. Then roll it over the edge to get the Star without getting hit by the Lava.
Green Star #3 Is off the edge by the snow bunny. Jump off and then spin the camera to see 3x 1UPs and the Green Star.


Freezy Flake Green Stars



   




Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy

Silver Chomp Grudge Match

Time to roll a Hamster Ball. Jump onto the ball and move forward. Take your time and fall into the hole to launch to the next area. Roll around the planet of paint brushes to get the key, then back to the launch hole. The blocks then fall into place as you go. Then change all the ?-Block to !-Blocks.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is in a section that is getting buzzed off. Grab it quick and get back onto the path.

To get the Chomp try to trap it against a peg so it has no where to go and then slowly just force it off the path. Then follow the path to get the Star.


Silver Chomp Grudge Match

Masterpiece Speed Run

Completely the same including the Chomp Match, you just only have 2 minutes to do it all.


Masterpiece Speed Run

Rolling Masterpiece Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is just off the left side of the elevator. Just roll into it as the elevator passes it.
Green Star #2 is off the back left of the Silver Chomp fight. Just jump off the back left corner to get it.


Rolling Masterpiece Green Stars



   




Beat Block Galaxy

(World 3)

Step to the Beep

These green and yellow platforms switch in and out to the beat. If you can't hear it coming from your remote, good luck. Just move forward steady and slow.

COMET MEDAL
Hangs out over some yellow blocks. Jump to get it, then off again ASAP.

Grab the Silver Stars slow but steady. Jump onto the solid sections for a breather.


Step to the Beep

Silver Stars in Double Time

Same thing but the platforms change over twice as fast. This one sucks at the last section. Abuse the solid areas and work steady and smooth.


Silver Stars in Double Time

Beat Block Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is off the back left edge of far back left solid ground area. Backflip off the back left corner diagonally out and then spin to get it.
Green Star #2 is above the front right solid square where the Silver Star piece is. Jump up to the Yellow block when it is exposed and backflip spin off it diagonally towards the Purple solid square.


Beat Block Green Stars



   




Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet

Bowser Jr.'s Mighty Megahammer

This is an interesting level where you use Yoshi to Lick up Bullet Bills and send them back at objects. So right at the start free Yoshi from the egg and use a Bullet Bill to smash the glass sphere. As you ride the yellow striped platform grab every Bullet Bill spit at you and send it right back to sender. After the checkpoint Flutter Jump to the other side and then grab a Bullet Bill and, well, there is a glass sphere there so I hope you know by now to destroy it.

COMET MEDAL
As you ride the next platform you'll see the Comet Medal on a floating pirate ship. Jump off the moving platform and grab the Medal. Another platform will come so don't be in such a rush you fall into the void.


Bowser Jr.'s Mighty Megahammer

BOSS: MEGAHAMMER
Megahammer spits Bullet Bills at you while you are running around a large circle platform. First, if you don't have him, grab Yoshi. Then position yourself near the Launch Star. The object here is to spit Bullet Bills into the 3 glass spheres on Megahammer twice each. There are two on the front, and one on the back. Use the Launch Star to get to Megahammer's back side. The secret to this area is to grab the first Bullet Bill and launch it at the left glass sphere. Then grab the second one and WAIT. As soon as Mega fires a new Bullet Bill, launch the one you have. This will make so only one Bullet Bill is ever in play. Once all 3 are shattered the main top glass section with Jr will open. Now you have to deal with a LOT of Bills and some shockwaves. Grab a Bill, jump over the shockwaves, then launch 2 Bills at Megahammer one after the other to win the battle.


Megahammer

Megahammer's Daredevil Bash

Now get to beat Megahammer with only 1 piece of health. Just follow the previous strategy and you'll be fine I'm sure of it.


Megahammer's Daredevil Bash

Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is off to the right when you are on the Yellow platform going straight ahead towards the largest of the glass spheres. Just jump off and get it.
Green Star #2 is off the right bow of the second pirate ship. Just Flutter Jump off to the right and you'll get it.


Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet Green Stars



   




Supermassive Galaxy

(World 4)

Huge Trouble with Big Wigglers

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is right away on the right side. Long Jump over the gap to get it.

Wait for the spinning coin to come around parallel and then wall jump up. Giant Thwomps still fall at the same pace but their large size means you need to get past them faster. Long Jumps work well. Then use the Drill to spin up from the under side and get the Giant Koopas from below. The small planetoid with the Launch Star is where the hidden star is. We'll get to that in a moment. For now launch off the planet to the rotating section. Long jump past the wigglers and use the few open middle sections for a quick rest. Get to the last ring and climb the pole at the end to get the Star.

 


Huge Trouble with Big Wigglers

 

In Full Bloom

When you get to the small planetoid you need to run around the entire surface changing the surface to flowers. Once the entire surface is covered a vine will appear and you just need to swing up it to the Star.

 


In Full Bloom

 

Big Wigglers Speed Run

In this speed run you get 2:30 to finish the whole thing. Kill the Giant Koopas quickly and Long Jump through the Wiggler section.

 


Big Wigglers Speed Run

 

Supermassive Galaxy Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 you need to backflip off the large spinning coin right away at the start of the level.
Green Star #2 is in the void between the Thwomp jump. Fall between them and spin over into the Star.
Green Star #3 Backflip spin under it on the round world with the 3 Giant Koopas.

 


Supermassive Galaxy Green Stars

 



   




Flipsville Galaxy

(World 4)

Flip-Flopping in Flipsville

To move around this level you need to Ground Pound the grates. You also have to hit the Pupdozers from the bottom side to take them out.

COMET MEDAL
TO get the Comet Medal you simply need to come up from the underside via the grate to get the Comet Medal

You can't take out the Chomps so simply keep moving and flipping grates to get out of their way. Make sure to collect the Life Mushroom before quickly moving to the next grate to avoid the Chomps. Next keep flipping side and grates and needed to stay out of the path of the spiked walls.

 


Flip-Flopping in Flipsville

 

BOSS: GLAMDOZER
I found Glamdozer to be a pretty easy and straightforward boss. You need to maneuver yourself to the underside and then ground pound her weak underside. As normal, after the second hit Glamdozer GOES CRAZY. The speed increases but it's the same strategy.

 


BOSS: GLAMDOZER

 

Flipsville's New Digs

Now it's digging instead of grates but the strategy is still the same. Then Drill your way up to the roof and then step off the roof into the Launch Star. Work your way through the next section learning the paths and sections as your going to be coming back in a Purple Coin Speed Run. Just work your way around the area killing all the enemies and then grabbing all the Silver Stars to get yourself a nice real Star.

 


Flipsville's New Digs

 

Purple Coin Spin Speed Run

You now have 2:30 to get all 100 purple coins. It's not that easy. Watch the vid on this one to get the pathing down and the best way to go about it.

 


Purple Coin Spin Speed Run

 

Filpsville Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 before using the Launch Star on the first area walk out onto the top of the wall and simply fall into it.
Green Star #2 is above the Chomps in a sloped wall. Wall Jump Spin between the wall until you get to the Star.
Green Star #3 is right before Glamdozer. Flip to the opposite side with the Octo and get yourself in the back left corner. Then fall off and through the star.


Filpsville Green Stars



   




Starshine Beach Galaxy

(World 4)

Surf, Sand, and Silver Stars

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is under water in a tunnel. Swim down and avoid the Gringills and get the medal.

Silver Star #1 is in the glass case. Use Yoshi to eat a spiny and then spit it at the case.
Silver Star #2 is above the statue. Use Yoshi on the flowers to pull yourself up there.
Silver Star #3 is above the small island with the drum on the top. Jump on the drum for extra height to get the Silver Star.
Silver Star #4 is on top of the high tower. Use the Blimp Fruit to get up there.
Silver Star #5 is behind the platform. Use the Pepper Dash to get it.

 


Surf, Sand, and Silver Stars

 

Purple Coin Beach Dash

You have 35 seconds to get 100 Coins. Pepper Dash is your best and only friend here so abuse it with Yoshi. You have a spare 40 coins and it all comes down to small smart turns.

 


Purple Coin Beach Dash

 

Climbing the Cloudy Tower

Swim to the very bottom of the planet to get into the pipe. This get you to the Launch Star. Ground Pound the button to reveal the Cloud Flower. Before getting it go and grab the leaf raft and bring it back to the platform with the Cloud Flower. Grab the Cloud Flower and then direct over to the high tower. You need to conserve cloud power as much as possible as you'll need one for sure at the top. Use one right away to get to the first level of clouds and then work your way up the existing clouds.

 


Climbing the Cloudy Tower

 

Starshine Beach Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is above a ?-block over a palm tree in the back. Blimp fruit you and Yoshi up to the top of the tree, then flutter to the top of the ?-block. Then flutter spin off Yoshi into the Star.
Green Star #2 is right next to the large donut shaped bulb coming out of the water. Flutter Jump Spin off Yoshi to get it.
Green Star #3 is over the trampoline island. Take the Cloud Flower and a Leaf Boat over there. Rotate the island till the trampoline is facing up then jump off that and create a cloud. Now backflip to two more clouds and finally backflip into the Star.

 


Starshine Beach Green Stars

 



   




Chompworks Galaxy

(World 4)

Where the Chomps Are Made of Gold

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is in the first area on the Chomp path. You need to get up there between the Chomps, jump and get it, and then get out of the area fast.

First off you need to work your way to the first switch being sure to stay out of the path. This lowers the block that is getting in the way of the Chomps path. Then use your weight on the blue path. As soon as a Chomp gets on the blue block, get off and let the Chomp get to the hole and expose the Launch Star. Now you need to work your way over the Chomps with some nice high jumps. Now you have to use the seesaw to move the Chomp along all the while spinning to keep the correct color underneath the Chomp also. FUN. But wait, it gets even better! You are now at the Golden Chomps. You need to work the Golden Chomp all the way back to the start using all the techniques you've learned in the level. It's not an easy feat.


Where the Chomps Are Made of Gold

Cosmic Clones in the Chompworks

Even more fun. Do the last section while you are being chased by Cosmic Clones. You have to get the timing exactly right. Make sure you have a different path from coming back then you did for going there and always be on the move. Make small moves all the time to keep the Cosmic Clones off your tail.


Cosmic Clones in the Chompworks

Spring into the Chompworks

This time the first section is a lot easier. The Launch Star is right there. You get the Spring Mushroom for the first time. The key to this level is learning when to hit the jump again to get a long launch off each jump. Luckily there is a 1UP right over the starting point so you can keep getting that until you get the hang of the mushroom. It's the only way to get over the large Chomps. After crossing the plank and getting to the Launch Star slowly work your way up the cone shaped planet till you get to the top with the Star.


Spring into the Chompworks

Chompworks Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is immediately at the start at the far right of the Chomp platform. Spin jump over the Chomps as you make your way to the 1UP. Then Long Jump out the to Star.
Green Star #2 is in the first spin to change the floor area. Go all the way left to the Chomp spawn and backflip onto that. Then backflip to the roof and simply walk over to the Star.
Green Star #3 is over the far right spiral tower at the end of the spring area. Get all the way to the top and then spring yourself right. If you hit it on the way down great. Otherwise spring up off the tip of the tower.


Chompworks Green Stars



   




Sweet Mystery Galaxy

(World 4)

Bulb Berry's Myserious Glow

This whole level is about the Bulb Berry. Work fast, if you run out of Bulb Berry the platforms are NOT there. They are not invisible, the Bulb makes them appears. Grab the Bulb Berries every chance you get.

COMET MEDAL
This one is out in the open near the start. Make sure you have just gotten a Bulb Berry and Flutter Jump out there to get it before getting back to safe ground.

The Star is over a cake you need to climb. Watch the Choppahs and climb up and claim your prize.

 


Bulb Berry's Myserious Glow

 

Bulb Berry's Purple Coin Glow

You have as much time as you need to get the 100 Purple Coins. Just make sure you always have a Bulb Berry.

 


Bulb Berry's Purple Coin Glow

 

Sweet Mystery Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is just beyond the first checkpoint. It's under a platform. Grab the Bulb and then just wait above it until the platform disappears.
Green Star #2 is just past the Comet Medal. You need to flutter jump past it to get the Star.

 


Sweet Mystery Green Stars

 



   




Honeyhop Galaxy

(World 4)

The Sweetest Silver Stars

Grab the Bee Mushroom and use to climb the honeycombs. The fly over the the water droplets. Make sure to fly over the top of them. If you do hit one spin out and grab one of the many Bee Mushrooms that dot the area. When you get to the top grab the flower and float to the next area, you can spin to give yourself some more height, but do it three times and the flower will fall apart. Breaking the balloons will give you star bits.

Silver Star #1 is over the two water spouts. Wait for them to stop and the fly over to the Silver Star.
Silver Star #2 is past the first one. Continue around the back side of the planet and there is a tall wall jump. The Silver Star in the middle.

COMET MEDAL
Continue up the second set of wall jumps to get the Comet Medal.

Silver Star #3 is under the two droplet creators. Wait for a opening and long jump through the Silver Star.
Silver Star #4 is on the back left side. It's above a Piranha Plant.
Silver Star #5 is on the back of the queen. Grab this one and Queen will release the Star for you.


The Sweetest Silver Stars

The Chimp's Score Challenge

Another 10k score run. My advice is to work the bottom area and then hightail it to the top where there are a TON Octos that are close enough together to chain some points. My advice is to spin jump to give you a little extra time to chain those points together and don't neglect to get the coins.


The Chimp's Score Challenge

Honeyhop Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is right behind the Red Balloon as you are using the floaty flower.
Green Star #2 is right in front of the Queen Bee's face. Climb her body and then fly up to it.


Honeyhop Green Stars



   




Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet

(World 4)

Breaking into Bowser's Castle

Definitely grab the Life Mushroom. Being able to take a couple extra hits on this level is not a bad thing. Take out the Magikoopa and then work your way through the every changing gravity. Take your jumps slow and steady and you'll get through it fine.

COMET MEDAL
When you get to the checkpoint do your backflip on top of the ?block to get to the Comet Medal.

Then work your way around the giant circle being careful of the fireballs and you've got it.


Breaking into Bowser's Castle

BOSS: BOWSER
Same Bowser fight as before only this time with shockwaves. Bowser will punch the ground and then send 3 gold orbs. Keep his punch away from the orbs and then use them to smash him in the body 4 times.


BOSS: BOWSER #2

Gravity Star Speed Run

You know the drill by now. 30 seconds on the clock and stopwatches all over. You don't need to fight Bowser again so keep on the path and move HARD.


Gravity Star Speed Run

Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is over the crooked tower to the left after the Mahgikoopa. Make sure you have health as it's actually an easier jump to hit the lava and get yourself right up there.
Green Star #2 is over the ?-block after you swim in the water. Backflip to the Block then Backflip Spin to the Star.


Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet Green Stars



   




Space Storm Galaxy

(World 5)

Follow Me, Bob-omb

Use the pull stars to get the next planet. Then jump between the electrical barriers.

COMET MEDAL
Long jump through the Medal near the end of the area.

Then need to walk across the glass and lead a Bob-omb all the way back on its path to glass orb. Hop down and then follow the path back to the Bob-omb dispenser to Launch. Use the Bob-ombs on the next section to blow the glass open to move on. Pull yourself with the Pull Stars to get yourself to the Star.


Follow Me, Bob-omb

C'mere Topman

On the large Bob-omb section head to the back left. Gearmo is here and this time he wants a Topman. Bring one back to Gearmo to finish the mission.


C'mere Topman

To the Top of Topman's Tower

This level is based on ground pounded the blue switches to slow down time. Just work your way up to the top. If you get hit by a Water Ball spin out of it before you are killed. On top spin the 2 red Topman into the barrier to create a new one you can bounce off of to get the Star.


To the Top of Topman's Tower

Space Storm Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is right at the start high above the pull stars. Fall low, then pull yourself straight up to get the velocity you need to get the Star.
Green Star #2 is right after you stomp the blue slow down button high on the tower. Stomp the button then head down the middle red rail.
Green Star #3 is in the second wood floor area with 4 water cannons. You need to get hit by the far right water cannon and that will take you right into the Star.


Space Storm Green Stars



   




Slipsand Galaxy

Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole

The sand will pull you down if you let it. Just keep moving and jumping forward.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medial is right along the path. Just don't get bombed.

The sand slide is a nice calm trip down. Don't get greedy on the star bits and look for the openings between the rolling Thwomps.


Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole

BOSS: SQUIZZARD
This is a pretty easy battle except for the fact you are constantly being pulled to Squizzard. You need to throw 3 Fireballs into his mouth three times. After the first one he'll start throwing spiked balls at you. The third time he's going to start throwing some bombs which are really the only hard part.


BOSS: SQUIZZARD

Squizzard's Daredevil Run

Now you need to beat Squizzard with only 1 slice of life. You'll mostly get hit by random things getting too close so stay near the outside for safety and only come into the inner area to get Fire Flowers.


Squizzard's Daredevil Run

Sailing the Sandy Seas

Use the solid sand areas to move forward and get yourself the Life Mushroom. In the gravity room the arrows move with you so jump to the cubed peg and ride it around the orange pipe. The final area is just riding a platform. But since it's made of sand if something hits it, it disintegrates for a bit. Star Bit the Magikoopa and keep track of the upcoming cacti.


Sailing the Sandy Seas

Slipsand Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is opposite the launch star when you get to the platform with the checkpoint. Just fall off the falls side.
Green Star #2 is immediately to your left as you get to the slide.
Green Star #3 is to the right after you finishing getting past the rolling Thwomps.


Slipsand Green Stars



   




Shiverburn Galaxy

(World 5)

Prince Pikante's Peppery Mood

The early platforms will sink into the lava if you hang out for too long so keep a move on. Ride the yellow platform to the end and then long jump to the button. Ground Pound it to freeze the whole area. Use the Launch Star.

COMET MEDAL
Ride the platforms over the lava until you are under the Comet Medal and then simply jump up to claim it.

Spin attack the green orbs back at the 5 enemies across the way. Then skate across the ice flakes, being careful becausethey do melt, and then on to the boss.

 


Prince Pikante's Peppery Mood

 

BOSS: PRINCE PIKANTE
Just keep away from him and spin attack the green balls back at him. After a while he'll launch balls into the air. If you can pick them out you can spin attack those also. Always be moving because Pikante likes to try to ram you also.

 


BOSS: PRINCE PIKANTE

 

Octo-Army Icy Rainbow Romp

You have Rainbow power so it's pretty easy to get everyone the first time. Just take wide turns otherwise you slide too much trying to stop.

 


Octo-Army Icy Rainbow Romp

 

The Chimp's Ultimate Skating Challenge

After turning the lava to ice skate all the way back to the end of the area to a green pipe. The pattern is always the same. Just rotated so you can learn the pattern and go the right way.

 


The Chimp's Ultimate Skating Challenge

 

Shiverburn Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 after freezing the lake use the Cloud Flower to get to the middle volcano. It's at the top.
Green Star #2 is on the far right side of the sliding rocks area on the path after the Launch Star.
Green Star #3 is at the end. But you need to get the Cloud Flower from the beginning. If your backflips are good you can get away from getting there with only 1 Cloud left. But 3 is best. You have to make it through the spinning rocks without losing it. Then it is above the 1UP on the cloud on the left at the start of the Lava Meteor section.

 


Shiverburn Green Stars

 



   




Boo Moon Galaxy

(World 5)

Silver Stars Pop-up

Work your way through the house, waiting until the bookcase slides open for you. Follow the pink path grabbing the big Coin and then getting all the notes for 3x 1UPs.

COMET MEDAL
Keep up with the path and grab the Comet Medal as it goes by.

Walk back forth on the moon to get all the Silver Stars, then Launch to the next area. Here you need to collect another 5 Silver Star pieces by ground pounding the button. The Boos are here to mess with you so watch your paths.


Silver Stars Pop-up

The Star in the Sinking Swamp

Inside of use the Launch Star at the Moon jump off the left side to another pink moving platform. It moves much faster so keep near the front and get the Star.


The Star in the Sinking Swamp

Haunting the Howling Tower

You get the Boo Mushroom in this level to become a Boo. Boos can obviously fly and also move through metal grates. Just work your up being careful of the wind and Octos and get the Star at the top of the tower.


Haunting the Howling Tower

Boo Moon Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is on the path to the hidden star on the Pink Platforms. You will see it as you come to the end of the path. Quickly Long Jump out to it.
Green Star #2 is right off the left side of the moon. Just jump off and drop into it. Spin as needed for course corrections.
Green Star #3 is above the folding house. Long Jump off the roof towards the screen to get it.


Boo Moon Green Stars



   




Upside Dizzy Galaxy

A Walk on the Weird Side

Blue equals down, pink equals up. Use these field of gravity to move yourself around the level. Use the various gravity fields to fling yourself up into areas. Get to the darker area and use it to get into the Green Pipe.

COMET MEDAL
As you careful make your way through the hall, being careful not to get caught in the electrical fields, wait for the gravity to switch below the Comet Medal. Then take the ledge up and grab the Comet Medal.

Then use the field to launch yourself into the Star. If you miss you're going to get shocked so hopefully you have some health left just in case.


A Walk on the Weird Side

Burning Upside Dizzy

You need to get into the Green Pipe where you'll be given a Fire Flower. Don't go crazy as you only want to burn away the top middle crate to expose the pipe. Now talk to Gearmo and he's going to have you burn through all the crates in just 20 seconds. Not a lot of time for this one so I suggest moving fast to the bottom and just go down the line firing them straight up.


Burning Upside Dizzy

Upside Dizzy Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is in the upper left corner of the room with the Life Mushroom. Wait for the platforms to slide left and then jump into the gravity field and it will fling you into the Star.
Green Star #2 is in the upper right corner of the very next room. Jump up onto the floating ledge and then jump up into the star.


Upside Dizzy Green Stars



   




Fleet Glide Galaxy

(World 5)

Fluzzard's Wild Battlefield Glide

More Fluzzard flying. Once again you need to fly through all 5 gates to get the Comet Medal to appear.

Gate 1 is right away on the bottom
Gate 2 is the toughest. As soon as you get outside pull HARD left and it's on the opposite side of the ship.
Gate 3 is below the back Thwomp. Wait for it to drop and then dive through the gate.
Gate 4 is on the floor after the Bills.
Gate 5 is on the floor at the final door.

COMET MEDAL
After getting all of the gates the Comet Medal is released over the floating ships.

Then just fly through the final gate to finish.


Fluzzard's Wild Battlefield Glide

Fastest Feathers in the Galaxy

It's pretty easy to get the lead and keep it on this one. Just push hard down every chance you get and if you can make the Gate 2 turn it pushes you at a good pace.


Fastest Feathers in the Galaxy

Fleet Glide Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is immediately straight down at the start before the lava beasts.
Green Star #2 is on the left at the end with the crashing walls. Hug the left wall to find it.


Fleet Glide Green Stars



   




Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker

(World 5)

Bowser Jr.'s Boomsday Machine

In the first area you need to lure a Bullet Bill to follow you so that it will break the glass. Watch out for the mud as you don't want Bill to catch you. Step into the cannon and launch yourself at the target. If you get dead center you'll get a 1UP. Then use a nice wide path to get around the Hammer Bros without getting hit by the hammers. Then into the next cannon and launch yourself at the next target.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is over the blue platforms. These platforms move fast so make deliberate safe jumps. Watch for the spikes on the blue path.

Then get the Cloud Flower and jump up to the top area.


Bowser Jr.'s Boomsday Machine

BOSS: BOOMSDAY MACHINE
Grab a Cloud Flower and then use it when you are over a wind machine. Then cloud your way over to the top of the Boomsday Machine and ground pound the glass top. After the first time Jr will start sucking in air and pulling all the clouds to him. When you get hit number two he'll grow treads and start driving around the area. Head up a windmill a little bit away from the Machine and wait for him to come back to you. Then 3rd time ground pound for the win.


BOSS: BOOMSDAY MACHINE

Boomsday Machine Daredevil Run

Now do it all again with only 1 life.


Boomsday Machine Daredevil Run

Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is above the first target.
Green Star #2 is to the far left of the second target.


Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker Green Stars



   




Melty Monster Galaxy

(World 6)

The Magnificent Magma Sea

The green pipe immediately in the starting area gets you to the Chimp's Bowling Challenge for the hidden Star. For now carefully pull yourself through the Pull Stars. Grab the Pull Star beneath the Launch and then drift yourself into the Launch Star. You fly straight into another Launch so be ready on the spinning. On its time to show your pole moves. Pretty simple, just jump from pole to pole rotating yourself to be backward towards the next one in the line. Then its cylinders in the lava that will move underneath you. Just keep moving and you'll get to the torandoes. Spin into one and that will launch you to the next. Then its a flower swing to a Launch Star.

COMET MEDAL
They saved the best for last. You need to jump from boulder to boulder while dodging the lava spikes. Get to the boulder the Comet Medal is on and the get back.

Continue working through the lava till you get to the Star. You need a double spin attack to free the Star and finish the level.


The Magnificent Magma Sea

A Stroll Down Rolling Lane

First off this is a great area to farm Star Bits and Lives.  Just make sure you get the center 1UP and you do have to eventually finish for the Bits to counts, but the Lives stay no matter one.

When you first get the Rock Mushroom ball up and jump to get over the ledge and hit the bridge. This will lower the bridge. Now roll your way through the launch pads and jump through the center hole of the first area to get the 1UP. Now just carefully roll through as many Star Clusters as you can and be careful of the gaps. When you hit the rubber bands at the end, let them do the work, sending you back on the angle you came in on. Then hit the box in the back left corner to get out of Rock formation so you can get the Star.


A Stroll Down Rolling Lane

The Chimp's Bowling Challenge

This is in the Green Pipe right away on the side at the very beginning. Just wait for the "pins" to line up and you'll get the required score no-problem.


The Chimp's Bowling Challenge

Melty Monster Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is above the pull stars. Watch out for the lava creatures and then star falling. Use the momentum to grab the top pull star and fling yourself high into the Star.
Green Star #2 is back to the left on the tornado section. Use the top left tornado to fling you into it.
Green Star #3 is to the right of the rubber band section. Just roll off and get.


Melty Monster Green Stars



   




Clockwork Ruins Galaxy

(World 6)

Time for Adventure

The first area is a series of rotating cogs. The edges are curved so they help you get over to the other side as gravity starts to kick in. The section is really 3 sections. When you make your way through one side you will ground pound a button to flip the area on its side.

COMET MEDAL
When you get to the giant cogs you need to get to the end of the area and then ride one of the cogs back down as the Comet Medal is above the middle section.

Wait for the spikes to retract and then wall jump up the next area. Now you need to move quick as you have to wall jump up two turning cogs as they align themselves. Now ride the next set of cogs over to the nail and climb up to the Star.


Time for Adventure

The Adventure of the Purple Coins

I HATED this one. There are 100 Purple Coins all over the opening Cog area. You have 5 minutes and you need to get coins from all sides and all angles of the cogs. Plus one little misstep and your out over nothingness and starting from scratch.


The Adventure of the Purple Coins

The Ledge Hammer Trip

You need 30 coins to make this Luma TRANSFOOOORM for you. There are plenty of loose coins and Octos in the opening area. The Luma is below the last of the opening rotation cogs.

The level itself is pretty small and straightforward. Use the Blue Buttons to slow time and maneuver through the Mallets. They are a 1 hit kills so take it slow and make every movement count.


The Ledge Hammer Trip

Clockwork Ruins Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is high above the first cog. Good old backflip spin to the star.
Green Star #2 as you are working your way through the top down area you come to a flame in a cage. Wall jump, back to the right roof, then walk down the roof and to the star.
Green Star #3 is past the Main Star. Ride the top of the cogs a little farther and then jump out to the star.


Clockwork Ruins Green Stars



   




Throwback Galaxy

(World 6)

Return of the Whomp King

There are a lot of freebies right at the start. First there is a lucky cube and then a Teleporter for the kill everyone and get some 1UPs. Smash the wooden crate in the corner to get a Launch Star that send you over the level to get a view of everything. Finally hit the other crate to reveal a line of notes to follow for 3 more 1UPs.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is on a platform under the main level area. Hang down and then spin into the lower level, then take the pole down to the Comet Medal.

Work your way up the past all the Thwomps to the top and take out the first Thwomp. Once he is down the path will open to to the main Thwomp. The only real difference is this one is bigger and you need to climb up his feet to get on his back for the Ground Pound.


Return of the Whomp King

Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress

Silver Star #1 is on the path up.
Silver Star #2 is low right after you get the Cloud Flower. It's under a ?-block. Drop down and as you pass through it spin to create a cloud.
Silver Star #3 is around the backside after the Thwonps. Slide off the back slope and then cloud jump your way to the Silver Star.
Silver Star #4 is out past the rotating platform. Simply use the clouds and one of your own to get to it.
Silver Star #5 is at the top. Create clouds straight up to get it.


Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress

Whomp Silver Star Speed Run

Now you just have two minutes to clear the same level again.


Whomp Silver Star Speed Run

Throwback Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is in the middle below the far right of the sliding back platforms. Stand in the middle and drop into the star when the platform recedes.
Green Star #2 is above the top area with the giant Thwomp. Let if fall then backflip spin to the star.
Green Star #3 is out past the silver star on a cloud. Use Long Jumps and Clouds to get out to it.


Throwback Green Stars



   




Battle Belt Galaxy

(World 6)

Mini-Planet Mega-Run

Planet #1 has a single Goomba to take care of.
Planet #2 has you eliminating cinders. Spin them away from the lava and then kick them when they are down.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is on this planet on the bottom. Long Jump over the lava to get it.

Planet #3 has you grabbing a Fire Flower and destroying Spikeys. Do it fast and you can use some of the fire on the next planet.
Planet #4 has crabbers. You need to hit them on the butt to do anything.
Planet #5 has you popping the Jack O'Lantern Goombas to unlock the glass. This gives you a pipe to get into the center of the planet. Inside grab the shell and shine it on all the Boos.
Planet #6 is a ship so you can buy a life or a Life Mushroom.
Planet #7 has you skating over the surface taking out the freezers. There is also a Hungry Luma. 20 Coins will send you out to the hidden star.
Planet #8 has two undergrunts for you to Ground Pound and then spin. Then inside the planet to take out three Swaphoppers.
Planet #9 has you finishing up with some Silver Chomps. Use the green bouncy bulb to smash them all.


Mini-Planet Mega-Run

Mini-Planet Daredevil Run

Now do it all over again with only 1 life.


Mini-Planet Daredevil Run

Snacktime for Gobblegut

On the Skating planet give the Luma 20 coins and you'll be sent off to fight Gobblegut. Now he's madder and faster but the strategy is the same.


Snacktime for Gobblegut

Battle Belt Green Stars x3

Green Star #1 is on the top of the glass cage on the pumpkin planet.
Green Star #2 is on the top of the glass cage on the burrows planet.
Green Star #3 is on the top of the glass cage on the chomp planet.


Battle Belt Green Stars



   




Flash Back Galaxy

Jumping Around in the Dark

The galaxy is pretty much entirely dark with some flashes to light to show you the way. The first section has you using Yoshi and Blimp Fruit working your way up.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is in the far upper left room of the building.

The Launch Star is in the upper right. Now we have a section of patience. Wait for the light and use Yoshi to eat up any enemies that come your way. Learn the area because you are going to be coming back here with only 80 seconds on the clock.


Jumping Around in the Dark

Dark Octo-Army Romp

Now re-do the last section killing 80 Octos and doing it in only 80 seconds. You have to know the areas and blind jump when you know there is going to be ground underneath you. Combo head jumps and spin kills.


Dark Octo-Army Romp

Flash Back Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is in the upper right side above the launch star. Get off Yoshi and then wall jump into it.
Green Star #2 is back behind the middle far back platform. Turn the camera to see it and then just fall into it.


Flash Back Green Stars



   




Slimy Spring Galaxy

(World 6)

The Deep Shell Well

This whole level is an underwater adventure through a ton of Snoodles and Boos.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is right away on the left in a small cave path.

Grab a shell right away and hold on to it. The shell's headlights get rid of Snoodles and Boos alike. Most of the way through you'll come to a brick wall. Throw the shell to break the wall and then grab the other shell that is sitting on the ground. Climb the long hill at the end and when you get out of the water throw the shell at the chest. If you lost the shell there is one behind you on the left.


The Deep Shell Well

The Chimp's Coin Challenge

Another score challenge. The Comet Medal has been replaced by a 1UP but it's worth the 1,000 points to go get it. Just wave yourself back and forth to cover as many Boos and Snoodles as you can and keep up the speed.


The Chimp's Coin Challenge

Slimy Spring Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is behind a column with all the Snoodles.
Green Star #2 at the end of the tunnel. Don't go up the Launch Star. Get out of the water and there is a 1UP on the left and the Star on the right.


Slimy Spring Green Stars



   




Bowser's Galaxy Generator

(World 6)

Bowser's Forified Fortress

Take out all 3 Hammer Bros by curving around them and spin hitting them. Then fly the fluffy flower down to the bottom section maintaining your distance from the fire balls. Grab the Drill and spin down to the next area. Move around the Bills drilling whenever you come to soft dirt. Jump over the platforms grabbing the Cloud Flower and working your way up. Then cross the wood bridge, taking out the Magikoopa, and getting Yoshi. Take to lower path and Flutter Jump to get the most out of the movement and then just grab the final flower to make it to the platform. Watch out for the lava spouts and then get on the Boomerang Bros platform. Take both of them out. The pause, you are not in a rush. Make sure you have Yoshi and right as the doors open rush in and get the Pepper and dash to the Launch Star. Move out on the pink trail. It doesn't matter what which side as the lava monster will come to the side you are on, then to the other site.

COMET MEDAL
This is at the end of the pink trail on the left. You need to flower pull yourself to the Comet Medal and then get right back on the path because it's going to rise real fast.


Bowser's Forified Fortress

BOSS: BOWSER
Same Bowser fight as before only this time with shockwaves. Bowser will punch the ground and then send 3 gold orbs. Keep his punch away from the orbs and then use them to smash him in the body 4 times. Then you are out in space with Bowser working his way towards you. You need to ground pound the gold orbs into Bowser. Wait for him to get close for the easy hit. If you see him pull back then change orbs QUICK. 3 hits and you've finish the initial part of the game.


BOSS: BOWSER #3

Bowser's Big Bad Speed Run

You don't have to fight Bowser but you do have to do the level in 30 seconds. Give or take the number of Stopwatches you're able to pick up.


Bowser's Big Bad Speed Run

Bowser's Galaxy Generator Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is on the low right side after the floaty flower. Float down into it.
Green Star #2 is past the wooden bridge with the Magikoopa. Grab Yoshi and flutter jump off the middle of the seesaw platform and then launch yourself off of Yoshi to get the Star.


Bowser's Galaxy Generator Green Stars



   




Mario Squared Galaxy

(Special World)

Make Mario a Star

Every single tile in this world that isn't a ?-block will disappear after touching them. This is VERY important because you have to get back to the start of the level to pick up the Star. Long jump all over the place to save you some spots for your trip back.

COMET MEDAL
The Comet Medal is in the back left. Easy to get to just leave yourself a way back.


Make Mario a Star

Luigi's Purple Coin Chaos

One of the hardest in the game. You need to get 100 Purple Coins, the floor still disappears on you, AND you have Cosmic Clones chasing you. I like to clear the right side first because there is a series of 3 Long Jumps you need to do perfect to since Clone are right on you.


Luigi's Purple Coin Chaos

Mario Squared Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is under the back right green tile that is directly behind a ?-tile. Just stand in the middle and drop into it.
Green Star #2 is in the back left under the 2nd of 4 back tiles. Just stand in the middle and drop into it.


Mario Squared Green Stars



   




Rolling Coaster Galaxy

(Special World)

The Rainbow Road Roll

Another Hamster Ball level. The opening is pretty straightforward just stay away from the Bob-ombs so they don't blow you off the level.

COMET MEDAL
Take the right path and stay in the middle to run right through the Comet Medal

Steer into the turns in the final sections to be careful of going off the side.


The Rainbow Road Roll

Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road

Now do the level again and this time you need to get 100 of 110. You can only miss 10 and there is no time limit so make sure to get all of the opening area coins going back and forth as needed.


Purple Coins on the Rainbow Road

Rolling Coaster Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is above the 1UP on the left path. Hit the 1UP and jump to the star.
Green Star #2 is on the right side at the very end. Just roll off the path into it.


Rolling Coaster Green Stars



   




Twisty Trials Galaxy

Spinning and Spinning and Spinning

Small little rotating block world. No soft edge to help you turn so keep flutter jumping to make sure you make the turn and also don't just slide off into nothing. Cloud Flower on this makes a pretty easy level. You get 3 do-overs.

COMET MEDAL
Near the last block the Comet Medal is up on middle.


Spinning and Spinning and Spinning

Turning Turning Double Time

Not as much fun. They all turn twice as fast and you don't get the Cloud Flower. Watch the edges because it's easy to get caught in the middle of a jump and then down you go.


Turning Turning Double Time

Twisty Trials Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is to the right after you get the Cloud Flower. Just triple Long Jumps and you'll be there.
Green Star #2 is to the right after you get the final 1UP on the rotating section. Ling Jumps and you'll get there.


Twisty Trials Green Stars



   




Stone Cyclone Galaxy

(Special World)

Silver Stars on the Cyclone

Silver Star #1 is straight ahead of you on the start on the little platform.
Silver Star #2 is in the back corner of the first Thwomp. Use the slow down button and his empty side to get it.

Comet Medal is in the open over the fast moving area. No time limit so take it slow and use the slow down buttons to your advantage.

Silver Star #3 is in the path of the next cubed Thwomp.
Silver Star #4 is between the next two Thwomps.
Silver Star #5 is at the end. Long jump when the rocks slide out.


Silver Stars on the Cyclone

Tox Box Speed Run

The nice thing here is you can cut off a large section of the map. Long jump from where the first Silver Star was to get instantly on the long planks. Then long jump to the other side and continue as you did the previous time.


Tox Box Speed Run

Stone Cyclone Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is above the T-section with the square Thwomp after the fast rotating section. Start a triple jump sequence mid way through the solid tile, then spin at the top.
Green Star #2 a long jump off the very end. Spin to correct for range and direction.


Stone Cyclone Green Stars



   




Boss Blitz Galaxy

(Special World)

Throwback Throwdown

Dino Piranha - You need to spin his tail back into him. Very easy.
King Kaliente - Spin the Green ones back at him. The second time he hits it back once. The third time he hits it back twice and throws some icers at you.

COMET MEDAL
After King Kaliente head to the bottom of the planet and get the Life Mushroom. Then backflip up to the Comet Medal.

Major Burrows - When he pops up, you need to to ground pound and then spin into his rear. Second time he's going to go faster and the third time you need to pound him twice. Again make sure his head is above ground.
Bouldergeist - The Black boulder become Boos you can grab by spinning. You can grab two at once. Wait for ALL boulders to land and then grab all the Boos at once and hit him in the face. After three hits you need to grab another Boo and hit is tongue hanging out. Then he grows arms. The trick becomes getting inside his arms and hitting his face. This will be super important when this is a timed run.
Fiery Dino - Same as normal dino except the tail is on fire half the time.


Throwback Throwdown

Throwback Throwdown Speed Run

Now do it again only with 5 minutes on the clock. Grab the Life Mushroom under King Kaliente during one of his fits to get the health but save on time. Probably Bouldergeist is the biggest time waster. Keep tight so you hit him and not the hands and wait for all boulders to fall. You lose a LOT of time wasting one Boo into another.


Throwback Throwdown Speed Run

Boss Blitz Green Stars x2


Boss Blitz Green Stars

Green Star #1 is under the tree of Major Burrows.
Green Star #2 is off the backside of Bouldergeist.



   




Flip-Out Galaxy

(Special World)

Wicked Wall Jumps

You like wall jumping? Like it so much you want to have to spin to bring the walls even up? This galaxy combines wall jumping with the spin to alternate colors. So you have to spin after the jump for there to be a wall on the other side to even jump to.

COMET MEDAL
The final Comet Medal is above the blue arch. You need to get all the way to the right and then Long Jump back to get it. I leave it flat and then spin at the end to make sure you get enough distance and the floor is there for you.

The last section has you spinning after pretty much every jump. Don't spin until you are close to the wall or you'll just lose too much ground or miss entirely. It does take some practice but it is possible.


Wicked Wall Jumps

Cosmic Clone Wall Jumpers

WOW. First off play A Stroll Down Rolling Lane in the Melty Monsters Galaxy in World 6 until you have like 20 guys. There are 3 checkpoints in the bad boy but it's not going to matter if you run out of lives. Same level but with Cosmic Clones so you need to be near perfect.


Cosmic Clone Wall Jumpers

Flip-Out Green Stars x2

Green Star #1 is to the right above the first green pipe. You need to spin switch wall jump over from the very first section then drop down into it.
Green Star #2 is right below the Main Star off to the left. At the final jump leave the red section open and fall into the star.


Flip-Out Green Stars



   




Grandmaster

The Ultimate Test
Grandmaster Galaxy only opens when you have gotten all 120 Normal Stars and all 120 Green Stars. It does have checkpoints but contains 4 VERY HARD sections. If you are not 100% sure of your abilities I would come into this level with 30 guys to be safe. There is nothing worse then not quite getting the last part only to know you are going to have to do the ENTIRE thing over.

SECTION ONE: Pull Flowers
The secret to this area is to keep going. If you keep going forward you will make it clear by sticking to the top path, skipping Pull Flowers as you can.

There is also a ?-Tile section with laser turrets shooting at you. Just keep pushing forward around the outside and then clean up the cross in the center. If you keep ever going forward you'll stay ahead of all the lasers.


Grandmaster - Pull Flowers

SECTION TWO: Clouds
This is actually a pretty easy section that is a large windmill cloud area. The winds constantly blows left to right and you need to ride the Cloud to safety. Keep as low as you can to avoid unneeded shocks.


Grandmaster - Clouds

SECTION THREE: Spin Floors
No fun for me. The floors are the spin variety and you have to contend with the shockwave machines. Make your jumps count because you do not have the liberty of spinning for some time. Go slow and do one jump at a time. Long jump into areas to cut down on number of needed jumps.


Grandmaster - Spin Floors

SECTION FOUR: Pull-Stars
Best advice I can give you is fall before grabbing the first Star. This drops you below. Quickly grab a Pull Star and fling yourself high above the field. Then work yourself quickly across the field above all the obstacles. If you feel yourself getting low, pause until you lose your bubble and then grab a star and fling yourself back above the mess.


Grandmaster - Pull-Stars

SECTION FIVE: Hammer Time
There is no checkpoint here. You need to get to the far end and kill the three Bommerang Bros.

COMET MEDAL
Is off the right side at the second to last platform. Jump out and then spin back to the solid platform.


Grandmaster - Hammer Time


The Perfect Run
Now do the whole thing over again but you only have 1 life wedge. ENJOY! Oh yeah, just one more minor detail. There are no checkpoints. ZERO. So you have to do it all in one run.