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World 3-4
Super Mario Bros. 2

World 3-4

Navigate World 3-4 in Super Mario Bros. 2, including Wiggler encounters, poisonous water, and all three Star Coin locations.

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Navigate World 3-4 in Super Mario Bros. 2, including Wiggler encounters, poisonous water, and all three Star Coin locations.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In World 3-4 of Super Mario Bros. 2, you will encounter Wiggler again. Jump on it to make it angry and move faster. Use a Koopa Troopa shell or fireballs to defeat it.
  2. 2
    The water in this section is poisonous. Make your way to the right, jumping across floating crates and defeating enemies.
  3. 3
    Star Coin #1 is located above a Wiggler. Retrieve it by bouncing off the Wiggler's head.
  4. 4
    Further ahead, hit a ? switch hanging upside-down to trigger a fountain of coins pouring from the pipe. Collect these coins.
  5. 5
    Proceed through the red pipe.
  6. 6
    After emerging, go through the checkpoint (a designated point where you can restart if you fail).
  7. 7
    The water level will rise and recede. Watch for the water to move slightly before rising.
  8. 8
    Continue jumping across the floating crates.
  9. 9
    Reach a Koopa Troopa walking across three crates. Wait for the water to recede to reveal a hidden path below.
  10. 10
    Quickly run right and grab Star Coin #2 before the water rises again.
  11. 11
    Along the upper path, jump between blocks to reveal a hidden beanstalk leading to a bonus gold ring area.
  12. 12
    Ahead, a thin ledge leads to a hidden coin-filled path. Instead, wait for the water to recede.
  13. 13
    Go down onto the crates below. Wall jump to reach Star Coin #3 above.
  14. 14
    Continue across the crates to the right.
  15. 15
    At the end, you will find a Koopa Troopa on crates. You can choose to go up or down.

SECRET EXIT

  1. Wait for the poisonous water to recede.
  2. Break the bricks blocking the lower path using a Koopa Troopa shell or the raccoon tail ability.
  3. Go through the red pipe at the end of the lower path.
  4. Continue ahead to reach the secret flagpole. This secret exit opens the path to World 3-B.

Alternative Exit (Normal Flagpole):

  1. Take the upper path to reach a green pipe.
  2. Go through the green pipe.
  3. Bounce off the Wiggler to reach the flagpole.
Tips
  • Wiggler becomes angry and moves faster when jumped on.
  • Use Koopa Troopa shells or fireballs to defeat Wiggler.
  • The water is poisonous; stay on crates or jump across them.
  • Watch for the water level to rise and recede.
  • A hidden beanstalk can lead to a bonus area.
  • Wall jumping is required to reach Star Coin #3.
  • Break bricks to access the secret exit path.

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