Super Mario 64 Walkthrough

* * * Mario 64 - The FAQ * * *
marshmallow (m_mallow@hotmail.com)
Let's face it, Mario 64 is the game that started the entire line of 3D
games. It spawned countless clones (Gex? Croc? Crash Bandicoot? Banjo-
Kazooie? Give me a break!), some were pretty good, others were horrible.
But one thing is still clear, and that is Mario 64 is still a very fun
game. A game so fun, I've decided to make this rather large and detailed
guide. Enjoy...
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Version 1.0
Revision History:
July 11th - I have a bad habit of making great new versions of my FAQs,
and then forgetting to spellcheck. I fixed that little problem...
July 10th -  Major revisions to: Enemy, controls, walkthroughs, and I
completed the 1-up list. Unique to this FAQ!
June 5th, 1999 - Spellchecked it, I forgot to do it last time! Silly me.
December 22nd, 1998 - First release.
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Table of Contents
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1) Controls *
2) Items *
3) Enemies *
4) Cap Courses *NEW*
5) Walkthrough *
6) Castle Stars *
7) Locations of 1-ups *
8) Weird Things/Secrets *
9) Fun Things *NEW*
10) Coin Lists *NEW*
11) Credits *
12) Legal Stuff *
13) End
A "*" will appear next to the sections that have been updated as of June
10th, 1999.
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1) Controls
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Everytime I write controls for a game, I feel so dirty...
Walking and Running:
Push the analog stick to run or walk in the direction you desire.
Pressing the analog stick with different pressure will make Mario tip-
toe, walk, sprint, and run at full speed. Since Mario doesn't get tired,
you can blast full-speed without worry. But around narrow bridges and
platforms, it's wise to go slowly.
Jumping:
The most basic move in any Mario game is the jump, and that rule is
unchanged in this version. Pressing 'A' will cause Mario to jump once,
up into the air. If you press 'A' while running you will go much
farther. On the SNES and NES controllers, the 'A' was 'B'. Why did they
change it?
Double Jump:
The double jump is basically just jumping twice in a row, except the
second jump will be much higher than the last. You can do this standing
still or running.
Triple Jump:
You can not do this move standing still, you have to be moving forward.
Basically, jump three times in a row, and the third jump, Mario will do
a graceful spin move in the air, going very high and very far. You know
you did it when Mario says one of the following: 'YAHOO!' 'YIPEE!'
'WAHOO!'
Crouching:
When standing still, press 'Z' to crouch on the ground, this is the same
as pressing down in previous Mario games.
Sideswipe:
While crouching, press 'B'. This is probably the most useless move in
the game!
Backflip:
While crouching, press 'A', and Mario will do an impressive backflip,
going over almost any obstacle.
Stomp:
While in the air, either falling, or from a jump, as long as you're in
the air, press 'Z' to do a nice butt-stomp, borrowed from Yoshi's
Island. With this you can hurt powerful enemies where the jump could
not, pound stakes into the ground, push buttons, and many other things.
Dive:
While running at full speed, press 'B', and Mario will hurdle forward,
fists extended. This is a very useful attack! You can also do this while
jumping through the air, if you time it right.
Longjump:
Run at full speed, press 'Z', and them press 'A' almost immediately
after, and Mario will do a very long, but not very high, horizontal
leap. This is useful for going very quickly and, obviously, clearing
large gaps.
Frontal Kick:
Run forward, press 'Z' to start sliding, and then press 'B', Mario will
dive forward, feet first. This is very hard to aim.
Sidejump:
Run at one direction, then pull the analog stick in the extreme opposite
and press 'A', this is useful in situations where there is not much
space, and time is short.
Walljump:
Borrowed from the Metroid Series, Mario can now jump on walls. To do
this, run at a wall and jump, when you are about to make contact with
the wall, press 'A', and Mario will jump off. You can do this is many
different areas, and is most useful in vertical shafts.
Punch:
While standing still, press 'B' and Mario will punch.
Double Punch:
Punch twice.
Double Punch and Kick;
Punch three times, and the third push will cause Mario to kick.
Mid-Air Kick:
Jump straight up, and press 'B', and Mario will kick the opposition.
Swimming:
Fall into some water and you can do the following moves. Hold down the
'A', and Mario will do the flutter kick, which is very slow, but very
accurate. If you tap the 'A' button, you can do the breast-stroke, which
is very fast, but not all that accurate. If you Press 'B' you can grab
onto objects underwater.
Climbing:
grab onto a tree, pole, or pillar, and shinny up and down by using the
analog stick, and jump off with 'A'. If you reach the top, you can do a
handstand by pressing up on the stick. Remember, that when you jump off,
it will be in the direction of Mario's back.
Flying:
With the help of a special item, you can soar through the air at amazing
speeds. Press up on the analog stick to descend, and down on the stick
to ascend –- just like in an airplane. Use caution, though, because you
lose speed very quickly when going straight up.
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2) Items
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Stars:
These are what you're looking for throughout the entire game. You can't
progress unless you collect enough of these to unlock the levels. There
are 6 in each level, which can be retrieved in a number of different
ways (helping someone out, racing someone, finding it, uncovering it,
etc.). Another one in each level can be found by collecting 100 coins,
as well. There are also 15 secret stars around the castle. This adds up
to 120 stars, in total.
1-up Mushrooms:
Free life! These can be found in hidden areas. Very well hidden...check
the appropriate section for locations.
Yellow Coins:
If your energy bar is low, get one of these to fill it up one notch.
Worth one coin on the coin meter (get 50 for a free-life)!
Red Coins:
If your energy bar is low, get one of these to fill it up two notches.
Worth two coins on the coin meter (get 50 for a free-life)! Collect all
eight in each level to receive a Star.
Blue Coins:
These rare coins are worth five coins on the coin/health meter.
Koopa Shells:
Found in "!" Boxes and from dead Koopas, these will serve as a
skateboard like contraption. Now you can go practically ANYWHERE! Over
lava, water...Your also invincible. Just don't hit a wall or you will
end your ride.
"!" Boxes:
These can hold almost anything: Stars, 1-ups, coins, Koopa Shells...you
name it. Although, I miss the "?" boxes of yore...
Spinning Hearts:
Run through these to gain back energy! The amount you get back depends
on how fast you went through it. To get the full effect, dive through
it.
Box:
Pick it up to throw it against an enemy or wall to see what's inside.
More than often, it is a bunch of coins.
Crazed Crate:
Same as above, except when you pick it up it will jump around wildly
before crash landing into the ground. Take this into consideration
before using, because you don't want to end up dead.
Switches:
There are many different kinds of these...they all do something strange.
Most are purple "!" switches, which open doors and activate platforms,
and Blue Coin switches, which activate Blue Coins for a short amount of
time.
Bob-omb Buddies:
These pink bombs are your friends! They will activate the cannons when
talked to.
Cannons:
These can not be accessed until you talk to the Pink Bob-omb Buddies.
Once you climb inside you get a first-person view of the environment.
You can aim pretty much anyway you want. Once you have your target in
aim, push B or A to shoot. Note, however, for longer distances you'll
want to aim slightly above, because Mario will go downwards after a few
dozen feet.
Stakes:
Pound these into the ground with a stomp and see what happens! Before
doing so, though, run circles around it fives times, you'll get many
coins.
Poles/Trees:
You can climb up these and do a handstand at the top, where you can jump
off of! The direction you'll go is the direction Mario's back is
pointing to.
(to receive the following items, you have to activate the switch in
their respective secret course)
Wing Cap:
Allows you to fly! Woohoo! Up is down and down is up, just like flying
an airplane. However, unlike an airplane, Mario will slowly go
downwards, it's impossible to stop. This, in my opinion, ruins the
entire Wing Cap concept.
Metal Cap:
Now you're metal Mario! During this time, you are invincible, can walk
under water, and...that's it. Same effects as getting a Star Man in the
original Marios. I like that music!
Invisible Cap:
Allows you to walk through enemies, fake walls, fire, etc...
Invisible Metal Hybrid:
At one point in your adventure, you can get both the Metal and Invisible
Caps, which means you are invulnerable to everything but cliffs, can
walk through walls and enemies, can walk underwater, and have cool
music. I wish there was a Wing Cap near by...
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3) Enemies
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GOOMBA:
These little mushrooms love to travel in groups of three and then charge
at you! Any attack will put them down in one shot.
Coins: One yellow.
BOB-OMB:
Upon spotting you they will charge and attempt to explode on you. You
can pick them up in time and hurl them at a foe, blowing them up (this
is a very powerful attack).
Coins: One yellow
KOOPA TROOPA:
In the Mario days of yore, every level was crawling with Koopas, you
would be lucky to NOT see one, but not so in this game. Surprisingly
rare, these turtles will run away, only to attempt to slide into you
when your back is turned. An attack will make them pop of their shell,
leaving them totally defenseless (and in their underwear). Take their
shell for a ride and see what you can find. Coins: One blue
WHOMP:
Another rarity (good thing) -- Only three of them exist. They will
attempt to fall down on you. While they're down, stomp 'em on the band-
air on their back You can also receive four coins by jumping on them
while they are down.
Total Coins if you jump: 9 yellow
THWOMP:
These huge stone heads will attempt to crush you! Don't let this happen,
it is VERY painful. Invulnerable.
PIRANHA PLANET:
Normally asleep, they will be awaken if you run near them. During this
time they will try to snap ya! The trick to beating them is to sneak up
on them and kick them. Coins: One blue
SUSHI:
A blue shark that is made up of about 20 polygons, they inhabit the
water (where else?) and won't attack unless you get in their way. They
are invulnerable, so that would be a good idea.
CLAM:
They open their mouth occasionally, showing you their treasure. Get it
before they snap shut! Invulnerable.
CHEEP CHEEP JR.:
Small fish, very rare. Found in the beginning of Dire, Dire Docks. Not
much of a threat since most people don't even know these EXIST! :)
Invulnerable.
BOO BUDDY:
These shy ghosts will only become attackable when they are solid, which
is when your back is turned on them. When they get near you, jump and
stomp 'em! Coins: One blue (normally).
SNOWMAN:
They throw snowballs at you! To defeat them, run around them very
quickly. Coins: Five yellow
MR. I:
These eyes will shoot balls of plasma at you! To defeat them, run around
them quickly until they get dizzy and explode. Coins: One blue
HOPPING SNOWMAN:
Only two exist, they jump up and down over a bridge, attempting to push
you off. Be careful! Invulnerable.
AMPZ:
These flying metal balls will give you a charge if you touch
them...Invulnerable.
CHUCKYA:
One of my favorite enemies! Too bad there isn't more of them...These
purple balls will attempt to throw you over a cliff, down one, whatever.
To defeat them, make your way around them, pick them up, and hurl 'em!
Coins: Five yellow
SKIMMER:
Another favorite...These aqua-colored insects skim across water. Not too
bright, though...Coins: Five yellow
BAT:
These blue, jelly-like creatures will attempt to land on you! Found in
the Hazy Maze Cave. Coins: One yellow
MUMMY THWOMP:
Same as the normal Thwomp...just different :) I couldn't care less what
the real name is. Invulnerable.
BOOKETTE:
These books will come flying out from the bookshelf! Coins: One blue
CHAIR:
Watch out as these chairs float in mid-air and then fly at you like a
rocket.
BULLY:
Small black balls with horns and slanted eyes that try to bump you into
the lava...Very dangerous when it is in groups! The best stragedy is to
wait near the edge, then when they come running, jump! If they don't
fall in, give 'em a little nudge. Coins: One yellow
SHY GUY:
These fly, though...They fire fireballs at you! If you can jump on them
you can do a helicopter move. Coins: One yellow
SPINDRIFF:
Found in cold places, these flower creatures will give you a helicopter
move if you jump on them! Other than that they're practically harmless.
Coins: One yellow
POKEY:
Found in the desert, these are the same cactuses as in Super Mario
World! Kick each segment off to destroy them. A shot to the head will
kill it instantly. Coins: One blue
LAKITU:
Those turtles in the clouds are back! It appears that the one who is
carrying your camera is a goodie-two shoes. They throw Spinies down at
you...jump from under them to destroy them. Coins: Five yellow
SPINY:
Wow, this is probably the least-dangerous creature in the entire game.
They don't even TRY TO ATTACK! And, where is its head? Invulnerable.
MACHO CHEEP CHEEP aka BUBBA:
What a pain in the...! They will try to swallow you whole. No matter how
much health you have, you'll die. If you're trying to survive I advise
staying far away from it. However, if you want to have some fun, try to
see how long you can stay around it without dying. This is a very fun
little game...Invulnerable.
TOX-BOX:
A giant box with strange faces on each side, they live in a maze and try
to crush adventuring plumbers. To get past you'll either have to go when
they're away, or position yourself so they fall ontop of you with their
hollow side.
SNUFFIT:
Snuffits are cousins of the Sniffit; these particular fellows float in
mid-air and don't move very much. This isn't that much of a
threat...unless it's in a group. Fires three bullets at you at once.
Coins: One yellow
MONTY MOLE:
They pop out of the ground and throw a rock at you. They can not be
killed, but they can be "hit." If you hit about eight of them, you get a
free life.
SCUTTLE BUG:
Small, red & yellow beetles that will charge at you. Coins: Three
yellow.
BULLET BILL:
Only one cannon exists, it fires these guys constantly. Fun to play
with, but not much of a threat.
ROLLING PIN OF MILD IRRITATION:
Not really! But in the Pyramid, it will try to squish you.
BALLS OF EVIL DARKNESS:
These big balls will shoot flames at you.
GERBILS FROM THE NINTH LEVEL OF HELL:
These will flip you up with their trash collecting tray. Their real name
is "Heave-Ho." Arf, arf.
KING BOB-OMB:
Pick him up from behind and toss him on the ground! After hitting the
ground three times he will be defeated. Similarly, he can pick you up
and throw you! The third throw will see you at the foot of the mountain,
badly injured. If you try to throw him off the mountain, he will tell
you it's against the rules. Very interesting...
KING WHOMP:
A giant Block Wall (Whomp), he's just like a normal one. He'll fall,
then you need to stomp on the "X" on his back. Three hits and he's
dust...But be careful, as he is VERY large and VERY strong.
UNAGI THE EEL:
He can not be killed, or avoided easily. Getting hurt deep underwater
will surely kill you. He does look quite impressive, even for a game
this old. I like him a lot...
MAD PIANO:
Very dangerous, as it's teeth are quite sharp. AVOID IT! It can rip you
apart easily.
BIG BOO:
Appearing three times, it's always the same -- kill him exactly the same
way you would a normal Boo. Takes three hits to kill. Each time he will
get faster.
BIG BULLY/ICE BULLY:
A giant Bully, this guy just needs a hot (cold) lava (ice) bath. Defeat
him like a normal Bully.
GIANT PIRANHA PLANT:
Discovered in Tiny-Huge Island, these five, fire spitting creatures
guard the first star. They can be beat just like normal flowers, problem
is, they all fire deadly amounts of fire and they are three times the
size of you!
KLEPTO THE VULTURE:
Found in the desert, he will attempt to pull your hat off! To hurt him,
get up high and kick him! Then he'll leave you alone...for awhile. Isn't
it funny that he has the first few letters as in Kleptomaniac? Hmm...
WIGGLER:
This guy gets faster and faster as you hit him. Simply jump on his back!
This can be difficult, as he twists and turns all the time. Three
strikes and he's out.
GIANT CHAIN CHOMP:
This guy is very powerful, taking 1/3 of your health each time he hits
you. Try to keep away. You can free him by stomping the stake he is
connected to three times, but this is really tough, especially if you're
new to the game.
EEYEROK:
Found in the pyramid in the desert, this is probably the most difficult
boss in the game (not to mention FUN!). This boss is really two giant
hands with an eye on each. They will try to pound you, grind you, slap
you, etc. VERY DANGEROUS! It can kill you in three hits! To defeat,
punch their eye when it's open. Requires three hits per hand.
KING BOWSER:
The evil dinosaur/dragon/frog/turtle has returned yet again to spoil
Mario's pleasure. In Mario RPG he was the size of Mario, but he has
grown since then, becoming nearly five times his size, he takes up most
of the screen when close up. You have to pulverize him three times if
you wish to beat the game.
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4) Cap Courses
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Location of: TOWER OF THE WING CAP
Once you have collected 12 Power Stars, a light will beam down from the
ceiling and hit the sun icon on the main floor. Stand on the sun icon
and use C up to look into the light. You will transport to the course!
Once inside, fly to collect the pairs of Red Coins around the tower.
You'll have to start with the ones directly across the level, because
they are the highest and can not be gotten from the tower. When they are
all gotten, go and stomp the red "!" switch, which will activate all the
Wing Caps in the game. Collect the Star to exit!
Location of: METAL CAP CAVERN
Go to the Hazy Maze Cave. From the start, go left and longjump over the
pit. Follow the path and ignore the door, and jump to the far side where
the boulders are spilling into the hole. Carefully avoid them and go
into the door behind them. Get on the elevator to transport to the
underground lake. Climb on the back of Dorrie, the sea "monster." Stomp
her back and her head will lower, climb on it and she will carry you to
any place you face. Go to the door on the far side of the cavern.
Inside, jump into the pool of liquid metal.
This cavern is filled to the brim with Snuffits, but you are have the
Metal Cap, so you have no reason to worry. Run forward and turn left,
avoiding the waterfall, which would plant you back outside the castle.
Two Red Coins are behind pillars, two others are next to the switch, and
the rest are underwater, surrounding the pillar with the switch. Stomp
the green "!" switch to activate all the Metal Caps in the game, collect
the coins, then get the Star to exit the course.
Location of: VANISH CAP UNDER THE MOAT
When in the basement, there is a regular wooden door next to the area
with the Hazy Maze Cave. Go through here and swim down the tunnel of
water, then surface to find two pillars and a sign. As if the sign
wasn't direct enough, stomp down the two pillars and the water will
drain. Go through the new door, and, surprise, you're outside the
castle, and the moat has been drained almost completely. Go in the
direction of the waterfall and you will see a hole in the floor...
Once here, slide down the hill and collect the various items on the
ledges, including four Red Coins. At the bottom, continue past the
teeter-totters, flaming jets, and other obstacles to find another four
Red Coins. You'll need to use careful jumps around the revolving
platforms, and find the ledge with the blue "!" switch...stomp it! This
will activate all the Vanish Caps in the game. Grab the Vanish Cap and
go through the gate to get the Star, that is, if you got eight Red
Coins...
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5) Walkthrough
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Note: You will have to go back to get some of the stars as many of them
require caps you won't be able to get until later.
After starting a new game and watching the opening cinema, run forward
and enter the castle. After hearing Bowser's threat, turn left and talk
to Toad to learn of Bowser's plan. Go in the door that is up the ramp,
it has a blank star on it. Jump into the painting!!
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COURSE 1: BOB-OMB BATTLEFIELD
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B O B - O M B  B A T T L E F I E L D
General Notes:
There is a bridge that crosses from the field over to the mountain, you
can go underneath it to find a purple "!" switch. If you activate it,
the door in front will open up, allowing you free access to all the
canyon areas.
The bowling balls are the main hazard on the mountain, as an infinite
amount pours out of a hole near the summit. They eventually hit a wall
at the base, near the above door, and explode.
If you wander around the fields for awhile, you will notice bubbles
falling from the sky. They're easy to avoid, but annoying. When you get
to the top of the mountain, you discover the source of this: a cannon
being controlled by a Bob-omb!
There is a warp point if you want to save some time. From the start, go
forward, across the bridge, and turn right to find a patch of yellow
flowers. Stand in there and you will warp to the other side of the
level, appearing in another patch of flowers. I still say using the
cannons is easier...
There is another warp on the mountain, inside the little holes where the
bowling balls from.
STAR # 1 - BIG BOB-OMB ON THE SUMMIT
Talk to the Bob-omb buddies to learn of Bower and the Stars. To get this
one, follow the dirt path, go across the bridge, turn left, and watch
out for the Giant Chain Chomp. Keep going, past the bridge. This bridge
is like a giant teeter-totter, so watch out. Go across the field of
Bomb-ombs and be careful of the falling bubbles, turn right, into the
gates. Run up the spiraling path that goes up the mountain, being
careful not to be hit by bowling balls, until you reach the summit.
To defeat the King Bob-omb, do a backflip or sidejump so you are behind
him, then grab him with 'A'. Then, toss him to the ground. Do this three
times and he will explode, revealing the Star.
STAR # 2 - FOOTRACE WITH KOOPA THE QUICK
Go forward and talk to the large Koopa. He will challenge you to a race
to where the Big Bomb-omb used to be. Say yes and beat him to win the
star. If you have any trouble with this race, quit playing this game
while you're ahead!
STAR # 3 - SHOOT TO THE ISLAND IN THE SKY
Go forward and talk to the Bob-omb buddy. Now fall into the cannon
beside him. Shoot yourself over the gate to the left. Get in the second
cannon and fire yourself to the top of the mountain (or close to it).
Now walk down, you'll spot a cannon. Aim yourself to the island it's
pointed to. Aim for the tree and you won't fall off. Climb down and get
the star in the nearby "!" Box.
STAR # 4 - FIND THE EIGHT RED COINS
It doesn't get more direct than that, eh?
Coin 1:
After the first bridge, keep going straight, past the Goombas, and it
will be on a green hill.
Coin 2:
On the giant Chomp's Stake.
Coin 3:
Near the Chain Chomp is a series of platforms that go up and down,
allowing you to get from the canyons below to the above area. Once on a
platform, you can see it clearly.
Coin 4:
Out in the field after the teeter totter (turn left).
Coin 5:
Next to Coin four.
Coin 6:
On a long hill on the mountain. Requires a bit of patience to walk up
there, or you could slide down from above.
Coin 7:
Under the bridge to the mountain, with a 1-up and the purple "!" switch.
Coin 8:
On the island in the sky. Climb the tree.
The Star appears in the field with the four stakes, near the Giant Chain
Chomp.
STAR # 5 - MARIO WINGS TO THE SKY
The Wing Cap is not required for this one, but it helps tremendously.
Simply go to the Island in the sky, get the Wing Cap, point the Cannon
right in the middle of the first ring and launch...DON'T PRESS ANYTHING!
You'll soar through each one, earning a number. When you reach five, the
Star will appear in the field below. If you don't have the Wing Cap,
you'll have to aim for the center of each ring one at a time.
STAR # 6 - BEHIND CHAIN CHOMP'S GATE
Go to the Giant Chain Chomp...this is always hard. See that stake he's
connected to? You have to pound in three times so it goes down. The
problem is, everytime this guy hits you your health goes down
dramatically. Run around the stake so he follows you, then when he's not
looking, stomp! Quickly! When it's all the way down the gate behind him
will open, revealing the Star.
STAR # 7 - 100 COINS
This one shouldn't be too difficult...really. It's easy to forget about
the coin rings in the sky, the stake trick you can do with the stakes,
and the red coins. Be sure to kill all the enemies, too.
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OK, now to get to the second level, exit and go to the door on the other
side that's NOT up a ramp. It has the number one on the door. Jump in
the painting after listening to Toad's ramblings.
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COURSE 2: WHOMP'S FORTRESS
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W H O M P ' S   F O R T R E S S
General Notes:
Around this area you can find several Piranha Plants, if you run near
them they will wake up and attack, so try to go slowly, unless you're in
a big hurry.
Near the start, you will find that the walls come out, if you note the
way they are out of the wall, you can gauge whether or not they will pop
out. After that you need to watch out for the Thwomps!
Near the middle of the level is a wooden plank that rotates around,
stops for someone to get on, and continues. To get across, you'll need
to stay in the center, otherwise you will be sweeped off by the block.
There is a warp point very close to the Thwomps. In the area with the
sign and the green "!" box, stand in the corner, and you will warp to
the giant pole with a 1-up at the top.
STAR # 1 - CHIP OFF WHOMP'S BLOCK
Hop up on the path, go forward, avoiding the wall things, jump across
the gap, go up the stairs, avoiding the Thwomps, go up the stairs to the
right, across the collapsing bridge, across the turning bridge (you'll
have to stay in the center not to be knocked off) and then get past the
many Whomps. After that, use the platforms to reach the top.
To defeat King Whomp, go in front of him so he falls on his face, then
quickly run to the side to avoid getting squashed. Stomp on the giant
band-aid on his back. He'll get back up and the process will start
again, do it three times in total to get the Star!
STAR # 2 - TO THE TOP OF THE FORTRESS
Pretty easy! Get to where the boss was, now instead there is a large
tower with moving steps. Hop up the platforms, being careful not to fall
off the moving ones, then you'll reach the top, where this easy Star is.
STAR # 3 - SHOOT INTO THE WILD BLUE
Go to the Bomb-omb Buddy (Instead of going to the path with the wall
thingers, do a backflip up the wall and run across the water) and make
him activate the cannon, which is right there. Hop in and aim the
crosshairs on the pillar so you won't keep going past the platform. You
will rocket through the air, hit the pillar, and fall backwards towards
the end of a pole. Slide down the pole and collect the Star!
STAR # 4 - RED COINS ON THE FLOATING ISLE
Coin 1:
Near the Walls that try to push you over.
Coin 2:
Get on the stairs above the 2nd Thwomp and jump on top of him, he'll
carry you to it.
Coin 3:
Behind the 2nd Piranha Plant, shortly after the Thwomps.
Coin 4:
Near the Bomb-omb Buddy, on the gray hill, below the wooden bridge that
spins.
Coin 5:
On a narrow ledge near the 3rd Piranha, you'll need to move slowly.
Coin 6:
On the rotating bridge, when it drops you off, stay on the edge and it
will carry you to it.
Coin 7:
Go to where the Boss was. There is a large piece of wood standing up
straight. Punch it, then while it's facing away from you, hit it again
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