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Part 17
Paper Mario: Color Splash

Part 17

Follow this detailed walkthrough for Part 17 of Paper Mario: Color Splash, guiding you through collecting stickers, defeating enemies like Paragoombas and Pokeys, and finding hidden items.

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Follow this detailed walkthrough for Part 17 of Paper Mario: Color Splash, guiding you through collecting stickers, defeating enemies like Paragoombas and Pokeys, and finding hidden items.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head east, collecting a [Hammer] from an up-slope and a [Jump] sticker along the wall.
  2. 2
    At the top of the hill, grab the [Worn-Out Jump] sticker.
  3. 3
    As you descend the next hill, collect two [Hopslipper] stickers.
  4. 4
    Further along, pick up an [Eekhammer] sticker.
  5. 5
    Engage the Paragoombas in the background; they will combine into a 5-Fold Paragoomba (40 HP). Defeat it with two powerful jump attacks (e.g., Shiny Jump + Hopslipper for a perfect hit).
  6. 6
    The Toad will reward you with a [Shiny Mushroom].
  7. 7
    Optionally, defeat the Sombrero Guy. A hidden block (visible via paperization) will provide a heart for any sticker placed.
  8. 8
    Take the eastern exit.
  9. 9
    Hammer the cactus for a 10 HP heart.
  10. 10
    Navigate the quicksand area, being mindful of slow movement and fast enemies. You will likely encounter Pokeys; use hammer attacks to defeat them. Avoid jumping on them.
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    Sombrero Guys may join battles in adjacent areas.
  12. 12
    On the other side, fight the green Pokey, which has more HP but can be safely jumped on.
  13. 13
    You can ignore the Red Spiny Beetle. Grab the [Jump] sticker along the back wall.
  14. 14
    Find a [Iron Jump] sticker in a ?-Block farther east.
  15. 15
    Defeat enemies in the sand. Head up and left to find a [Worn-Out Jump] and [Hammer] at the top, along with a covered area.
  16. 16
    Uncover the Bowser tape to collect coins.
  17. 17
    Head back right and grab the [Eekhammer] sticker.
  18. 18
    Return to the sand and head east to a ?-Block. Hit it three times to get a [Hammer], [Shiny Hammer], and [Flashy Hammer].
  19. 19
    Move to the area above to find a [Worn-Out Hammer] and proceed east.
  20. 20
    Find a [Worn-Out Hammer] sticker south and slightly below eye-level.
  21. 21
    Head north, defeat the Spiny Beetle. A hidden ?-Block between two blocks contains a [Shiny Jump] sticker.
  22. 22
    Navigate the fast-moving quicksand with flying Pokeys. Head as far east as possible before entering the sand, then hop to the next dry land spot.
  23. 23
    Reach the next safe spot with a Sombrero Guy, then proceed to the top area and defeat the wandering Pokey.
  24. 24
    Collect the [Slaphammer] and [Worn-Out Jump] stickers if desired.
  25. 25
    Head south to dry land, then jump south into the foreground sand.
  26. 26
    Locate the first steppe with a ?-Block for a [Line Jump] sticker.
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    Further down, Cacti spit coins. Head east.
  28. 28
    In this area, find a [Slaphammer] sticker to the far left, a [Shiny Hopslipper] in a ?-Block cluster, and a [Jump] sticker above that.
  29. 29
    Collect the stickers, then backtrack up the downward-flowing sand to the top.
  30. 30
    Hug the southern rail to find the Shiny Hopslipper ?-Block, hammer it, and collect stickers.
  31. 31
    Locate the cacti at the bottom of the sandy hill and drop into the narrow stream of sand between them to reach some ruins.
  32. 32
    In the ruins, collect the [Worn-Out Hammer] sticker behind you.
  33. 33
    To the left, find a [Hammer] sticker on some stairs. Climb to the top and use paperization to plaster a block.
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    Make your way right to find a [Jump] sticker, then move upwards.
  35. 35
    A [Hammer] and a [Worn-Out Hammer] sticker are around the corner to the left.
  36. 36
    Jump onto the created block and hammer the existing block for a [Worn-Out Jump], a [Jump], and a [Hopslipper] sticker.
  37. 37
    Backtrack to the top of the hill and find a [Tablet Piece].
  38. 38
    Head to the geyser, drop below to find two ?-Blocks containing a [Slaphammer] and a [Shiny Jump] sticker.
  39. 39
    Ride the geyser back up.
  40. 40
    Return to the top of the hill where you first fell to the lower area.
  41. 41
    Head down the eastern slide along the northern edge.
  42. 42
    Locate the dry land with a [Soda].
  43. 43
    Slightly more easterly, paperize to find a block between brick blocks and upgrade any item.
  44. 44
    To the south, find a [Slaphammer] sticker.
  45. 45
    Head out the northeastern exit.
  46. 46
    Head north towards the HP-Up heart. Slip between two blocks and locate the ?-Block in the sand as the camera turns; hit it for an [Iron Jump] sticker.
  47. 47
    Use the ?-Block to reach the pyramid. The ?-Block in the northwestern corner contains a [Slaphammer] sticker.
  48. 48
    Pass along the back of the pyramid, collecting coins on the lower level.
  49. 49
    You can get a [Hammer] sticker below, but it may not be worth the effort.
  50. 50
    Jump up a level and collect coins.
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    Return to the front starting point.
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    Head right and go up the center of the pyramid.
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    Collect the [Worn-Out Jump] sticker if desired.
  54. 54
    Head left and ascend to the next level, collecting a [Hammer] sticker.
  55. 55
    Head counterclockwise around the area.
Tips
  • Hammer attacks are effective against Pokeys in quicksand.
  • The 5-Fold Paragoomba is a tough enemy requiring powerful jump attacks.
  • Paperization can reveal hidden blocks and pathways.
  • Be mindful of the quicksand's movement speed and enemy placement.
  • [Shiny Mushroom] for defeating the 5-Fold Paragoomba.
  • Various stickers and coins throughout the area.
  • [Tablet Piece] found near the geyser.

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