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World 1-Castle: Bowsers Highway Showdown
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

World 1-Castle: Bowsers Highway Showdown

Learn how to defeat Bowser in World 1-Castle: Bowsers Highway Showdown in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Master kicking Kick Bombs back at Bowser and avoiding lava.

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Learn how to defeat Bowser in World 1-Castle: Bowsers Highway Showdown in Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Master kicking Kick Bombs back at Bowser and avoiding lava.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Bowser will drive his vehicle and throw Kick Bombs at you. Kick these bombs back at Bowser to damage him. Direct hits to Bowser deal more damage than hitting his vehicle, but both are effective.
  2. 2
    Watch out for Kick Balls that are about to explode (they flash red) and the lava pools Bowser will spew onto the path.
  3. 3
    If the battle continues, Goombas will appear.
  4. 4
    Land several hits on Bowser or his vehicle to end the battle.
  5. 5
    Use the Warp Box to reach the final area.
  6. 6
    Claim the clock to add to the timer and jump atop the Goal Pole to save the Sprixie Princess.
  7. 7
    Saving the Sprixie Princess creates a pipe to access World 2, unless you have already used the secret exit in World 1-2.
Tips
  • Kicking Kick Bombs back at Bowser is the primary way to deal damage.
  • Be aware of the lava pools and exploding Kick Balls to avoid taking damage.
  • Goombas may join the fight, adding another element to manage.
  • Focus on hitting Bowser or his vehicle consistently to end the fight.

Saving the Sprixie Princess unlocks access to World 2 via a pipe.

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