Learn how to clear the graffiti goo and defeat the Gatekeeper to get your first Shine Sprite in Super Mario Sunshine's Delfino Airstrip prologue.
Alright, welcome to Delfino Isle! You've just arrived at the Delfino Airstrip, and there's a big mess of graffiti goo everywhere. Don't worry, we'll get this cleaned up and snag your first Shine Sprite in no time.
Walkthrough
- 1You'll start on the Airstrip with a huge pool of graffiti goo blocking your path. Your first goal is to reach the FLUDD unit waiting at the end of the runway.
- 2Once you reach FLUDD, you'll learn how to use it. Remember these controls: press ZR to spray water while moving, or stop and use R with the Left Analog Stick to aim a stream. Switch between the water and hover nozzles with X. To refill your tank, just jump into any water and press R or ZR. Keep an eye on your tank – you can't spray if it's empty!
- 3Now, head back to that goo. Equip the water spray and focus on the big mound in the center of the Airstrip. Keep spraying it until a big, gooey Piranha Plant, the Gatekeeper, pops out.
- 4To defeat the Gatekeeper, you'll need to aim carefully. Use R and the Left Analog Stick to shoot water directly at its head. You'll need to hit it three times to take it down for good.
- 5Once the Gatekeeper is defeated, all the graffiti goo will vanish, and your very first Shine Sprite will appear, ready for you to collect!
Tips
- Don't be afraid to use the hover nozzle (switch with X) if you need to cross small gaps or get a better angle on the goo.
- If you run out of water, quickly find a puddle or the edge of the water to refill your FLUDD tank.
- The Gatekeeper can be a bit tricky to hit, so take your time aiming its head. It's better to be accurate than to waste water.
Collecting this first Shine Sprite will clear the way forward and officially kick off your adventure on Delfino Isle!
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