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Episode 4: The Sand Bird is Born
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Episode 4: The Sand Bird is Born

Guide to Episode 4: The Sand Bird is Born in Super Mario Sunshine. Learn how to collect all 8 Red Coins on Gelato Beach to spawn the Shine Sprite.

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Guide to Episode 4: The Sand Bird is Born in Super Mario Sunshine. Learn how to collect all 8 Red Coins on Gelato Beach to spawn the Shine Sprite.

Alright, let's dive into Episode 4 of Gelato Beach in Super Mario Sunshine! This one's called "The Sand Bird is Born," and your main goal here is to grab 8 Red Coins. Once you snag 'em all, a Shine Sprite will pop into existence for you!

Walkthrough
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    First things first, head towards the big central tower. You'll find it just north of where you start. Getting up there involves some tricky jumping, so get ready to use your sideways somersaults and triple jumps to reach the higher ledge.
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    Once you're near the tower, look for a small alcove tucked away in the cliff face right behind it. You'll need to spray some water at a Dune Bud here – this will reveal some hidden stairs that lead you up to the top of the cliff.
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    Follow the path up to the cliff's summit. From there, you'll want to jump onto a springy cloth. This bouncy pad will launch you right inside the tower!
  4. 4
    As soon as you enter the tower, you'll find yourself on a giant Sand Bird. Most of the Red Coins, specifically 7 out of the 8, are scattered conveniently on the Sand Bird's body. They're pretty easy to spot and grab.
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    The final, 8th coin is located on top of the central tower. Here's the catch: you can't reach it until the Sand Bird flies up there itself. So, you'll need to stay put on the bird as it takes you on a ride around the area.
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    Pay close attention! At one point, the Sand Bird will flip and start flying sideways. When this happens, you'll need to carefully move to the side of the bird. Wait for it to stabilize and start flying normally again before heading back to the main part of its body.
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    Not long after the bird rights itself, its left wing will line up with the central tower. This is your chance! Head over to the wing and make your way to the tower to grab that last Red Coin. Once you have all 8, the Shine Sprite will appear on the tower.
Tips
  • Remember that 7 of the Red Coins are on the Sand Bird's body, making them relatively easy to collect.
  • The trickiest part is getting the final coin on the tower, which requires you to stay on the Sand Bird and time your movement correctly, especially when it flips sideways.

Collecting all 8 Red Coins spawns the Shine Sprite on top of the central tower.

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