Navigate Part 16 of the Paper Mario: Color Splash walkthrough, covering Decalburg and Dry Bake Desert. Find stickers, Things, and overcome challenges.
Walkthrough
- 1Decalburg: Collect free stickers like [Shiny Jump]. Find [Shiny Jump], [Hopslipper], [Hammer], two [Jumps], [Worn-Out Hammer], and a purchasable [Poison Mushroom] (200 coins) in the left area. In the Sticker Fest area, find [Shiny Leaf], [Hammer], [Jump], and [Ice Flower].
- 2Decalburg Sticker Shop: Purchase stickers including Jump (3), Iron Jump (5), Hopslipper (5), Line Jump (12), Hammer (3), Eekhammer (5), Hurlhammer (20), Slaphammer (3), Spike Helmet (8), POW Block (30), Shell (20), Mushroom (15), and Shiny Mushroom (30).
- 3Decalburg Thing Shop: Located west of the "Thing" convertor, this shop sells Things like Scissors (90 coins) and Fan (130 coins). You can also convert existing Things for Special stickers.
- 4World Map: Return to the World Map. You can revisit 1-2 for another fan or head to World 2-1, Dry Bake Desert.
- 5Dry Bake Desert: Grab the [Jump] on the fence. Defeat the Goomba and get the [Hopslipper] from a ?-Block. Find a [Worn-Out Hammer] near the ruins entrance.
- 6Ruins Entrance: To enter the ruins, paste six stickers onto the door. Accepted stickers include any Jump, any Hammer, (Shiny) Mushroom, Poison Mushroom, (Shiny) Spike Helmet, or (Shiny) Fire/Ice Flower.
- 7Inside Ruins: Head left to find a hidden door with coins. Backtrack to find a [Spike Helmet], [Slaphammer], and [Worn-Out Jump] amidst Swoopers and Buzzy Beetles.
- 8Pipe Discovery: Find a [Jump] near a pipe. Falling down the pipe yields coins and a [Shiny Jump]. Hit a tile to access another ?-Block containing a [Worn-Out Jump], [Jump], and [Hopslipper].
- 9Exit Ruins: Exit the ruins. You will encounter a Shy Guy (not an NPC) and a Sombrero Guy. Save and heal.
- 10Continuing East: Proceed east to find a Paragoomba and a [Worn-Out Hammer]. Hammer the cactus in the background repeatedly for ten coins.
Tips
- Chapter 2 is a significant test of Paper Mario skills, with longer levels and more complex connections than Chapter 1.
- This chapter introduces better Special Stickers, Flashy Stickers, and more "Things."
- Enemies are tougher, but still manageable compared to the final boss, which is significantly more challenging than Megasparkle Goomba.
- Stickers can be freely picked up in Decalburg to replenish your inventory.
- The "Thing" shop allows conversion of existing "Things" for Special stickers.
- Access to new areas and challenges in Dry Bake Desert.
- Acquisition of various stickers and "Things" from Decalburg and Dry Bake Desert.
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