Swingin' in the Breeze

Learn how to navigate the tricky 'Swingin' in the Breeze' star challenge in Super Mario 64. Get tips on using Long Jumps, seesaws, and avoiding flamethrowers to reach the star.

Alright, let's tackle the 'Swingin' in the Breeze' star in Rainbow Ride! This one can be a bit tricky, but we'll get through it. You've got a couple of ways to start, but trust me, there's a much faster route.

So, when you first spawn, you'll see a flying carpet. You *could* take that to some spinning platforms and then to a pole. But why bother with all that when you can just Long Jump straight to the pole from where you start? It saves a ton of time and hassle. Just get a good running start and leap!

Once you've made it to the pole area, head over to the first seesaw. Jump up from it to reach the next platform. Here, you might need to be patient and wait a moment for a swinging platform to come into position. Hop onto that, and it'll take you to some donut blocks. Be careful on these – they'll start to fall after just a few seconds if you stand still. You'll also find another seesaw here, so use it to get to higher ground.

After the donut blocks, you'll encounter some more tricky platforming. Keep an eye out for a flamethrower on the side as you move towards a wooden slope. This slope has small ledges you'll need to use to climb your way up. Keep pushing forward, and you'll find another swinging platform. Use it to cross, but be aware there's one last flamethrower guarding the final platform where the star awaits. Time your move carefully, and you'll grab that star!