Welcome back to the cosmos, Mario! In Super Mario Galaxy 2, you'll once again be leaping between planets, manipulating gravity, and collecting Power Stars to save Princess Peach from Bowser. This time around, you'll be wielding new power-ups like the Spring Mushroom and Cloud Flower, and even riding Yoshi through some truly mind-bending levels. It’s a true test of your platforming skills, packed with challenging galaxies like Sky Station and Spin-Dig.
This guide is here to help you conquer all 242 Stars scattered across the universe. We’ll walk you through every galaxy, detail the strategies for each Star, and help you find those elusive collectibles. Whether you’re struggling with a tough boss, a tricky platforming section, or just want to make sure you don't miss a single thing on your quest, we’ve got you covered.
Part 1
Your adventure in Super Mario Galaxy 2 begins! This guide covers the prologue and the first few galaxies, helping you navigate the initial challenges and collect those first Power Stars.
Hey there! Ready to jump into the amazing world of Super Mario Galaxy 2? This guide is your friendly companion, starting right from the very beginning. We'll walk through the intro and the first few galaxies, making sure you know exactly what to do to grab those Power Stars and get your adventure off to a flying start. Don't worry, we'll take it one step at a time!
- 1Prologue: You'll start with a bit of story that sets the stage for your cosmic journey. Just follow along with the on-screen prompts to get acquainted with the controls and the situation. It's all about getting you ready for the action ahead!
- 2World 1 - Sky Station Galaxy: This is your first real taste of space exploration! You'll be introduced to basic platforming and movement. Keep an eye out for your first Power Star. It's usually pretty straightforward, so focus on getting a feel for Mario's moves.
- 3World 1 - Yoshi Star Galaxy: Get ready to meet a familiar friend – Yoshi! You'll learn how to use Yoshi's unique abilities to navigate this galaxy. Mastering Yoshi is key to collecting stars here, so pay attention to how his tongue and flutter jump work.
- 4World 1 - Flip-Swap Galaxy: This galaxy introduces a cool new mechanic where you can switch between two different versions of the level. You'll need to figure out when and how to use the flip-switches to progress and find the Power Stars. It might take a moment to get the hang of, but it's super rewarding!
- 5World 1 - Fluffy Bluff Galaxy: Expect some breezy challenges here! You'll be dealing with wind currents and fluffy platforms. Timing your jumps and using the wind to your advantage will be crucial. Don't get blown off course!
- 6World 1 - Spin Dig Galaxy: This one is all about using a specific move to uncover secrets and reach new areas. You'll need to get comfortable with the 'spin' action to dig up what you need.
- 7World 1 - Rightside Down Galaxy: Things get a little topsy-turvy in this galaxy! You'll be navigating environments that play with gravity and perspective. Keep your wits about you as you flip and float your way to the stars.
- 8World 1 - Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla: Your first encounter with Bowser Jr.! This is usually a boss fight or a challenging gauntlet. Learn Bowser Jr.'s attack patterns and how to counter them to earn your Power Star. He's a bit of a show-off, but you can handle him!
- Don't be afraid to experiment with Mario's moves. The game often rewards curiosity!
- Keep an eye out for hidden 1-Up Mushrooms – they're always helpful.
- Pay attention to any on-screen tips; they're there for a reason!
- If you're struggling with a section, take a short break and come back with fresh eyes.
By completing these initial galaxies, you'll be well on your way to rescuing Princess Peach and stopping Bowser's latest scheme. You'll also be earning plenty of Power Stars to unlock new worlds and challenges!
Part 2
Your friendly guide to Super Mario Galaxy 2 Part 2! Learn controls, characters, and get started with the walkthrough for Sky Station Galaxy. Let's-a go!
Hey there! Welcome back to our Super Mario Galaxy 2 adventure. This section is all about getting you up to speed with the game's basics and diving into the first few galaxies. Think of this as your friendly nudge in the right direction!
A Quick Note on Directions: You'll notice I sometimes use shorthand like "#x" to mean "number of times." So, "2x" just means do something twice. Easy peasy!
- Grab that Luma early on – it's key to flying through space!
- The World Map is your gateway to all the galaxies.
- Don't be afraid to revisit old galaxies; new surprises, like Comets, often pop up.
- Keep an eye out for Mailtoad – he's got letters from Luigi!
- Hungry Lumas on the World Map are your ticket to secret galaxies.
- Beating Bowser and Bowser Jr. is how you earn Grand Stars.
- After you've beaten Bowser, go back and find all the Green Stars.
- To unlock the Grandmaster Galaxy comet star, you'll need to deposit 9,999 Star Bits with Banktoad.
Getting a Grip: Basic Controls & Actions
You'll need the Wii Remote and Nunchuk for this. Make sure the Nunchuk is plugged into the bottom of the Wii Remote.
Wii Remote:
- Sensor Pointer: Aim this at the screen to grab Star Bits.
- Control Pad: Move the camera left or right. Press Up for Mario's first-person view.
- A Button: Your main jump button! Also used for talking and continuing dialogue.
- B Button (Trigger): Fire Star Bits!
- Plus/Minus: Pause the game.
- Home: Head back to the Wii main menu.
- Shake Wii Remote: Perform a spin attack.
Nunchuk:
- Control Stick: Move Mario around.
- C Button: Shift the camera to follow behind Mario.
- Z Button: Duck or dive underwater.
Fancy Moves:
- Long Jump: While running, press Z + A.
- Backflip: While standing still, press Z + A.
- Triple Jump: Press A three times in a row.
- Side Flip: Run in one direction, stop suddenly, flick the Control Stick in another direction, and press A.
- Wall Jump: Jump towards a wall (A), then press A again to jump off it.
Riding Yoshi:
- Getting On: Jump onto the egg to break it, then jump onto Yoshi.
- Moving: Use the Control Stick.
- Tongue Attack: Aim the Wii Remote sensor at a target and press B.
- Dismounting: Press Z + A.
Meet the Cast: Characters
The Good Guys:
- Mario: Our favorite plumber, ready to fly through space!
- Princess Peach: The spirited princess of the Mushroom Kingdom.
- Rosalina: The mysterious guardian of the Lumas at the Comet Observatory.
- Luma: These little guys are your key to space travel via Launch Stars.
- Yoshi: This adorable dinosaur can gobble up enemies and items with his tongue!
The Bad Dudes:
- Bowser: Back to his old tricks!
- Bowser Jr.: Following in his dad's footsteps.
Let's Get Walking: The Walkthrough Begins!
Prologue:
After you start a new game and watch the intro, you'll take control of Mario. Grab the Star Bits and coins, maybe jump on a few Toads for fun, then head right past the pipe. You'll find a white Luma who's about to join your crew. Keep going right, spinning the Wii Remote at the crystals for more Star Bits. Head into the castle… uh oh, it's Bowser! He's nabbed Princess Peach. Head forward to meet two yellow Lumas who'll help your white Luma friend create a Master Luma. They'll then create a Launch Star for you. Follow it along!
World 1: Sky Station Galaxy
Mission: Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum
Alright, you've landed! First things first, grab the coins and Star Bits from the flowers and the Goomba chilling here. See that red pipe on the left? It leads to a 1-Up. Grab it and come back. Now, use the green pipe on the left to enter a new area. Grab more goodies, including the ? box to your right. Keep heading right until you reach a ramp on the middle platform. Spin at the crystal and drop into the hole – you'll land on the roof of the last area's platform. Find the second Luma (it'll say "Over here!") and use its Launch Star. Follow the Luma, dodging those rock-spitting enemies. Head up, then right. You'll see some yellow platforms that disappear after a short time, so hop on them quickly! Backflip to grab a 1-Up if you time it right with the platform, then make your way to the checkpoint flag.
At the back of this area, there's a ? coin that reveals musical notes. Follow them to the right, and you'll find three 1-Ups. Make sure to grab the rightmost one first! Spin at the rocks for more Star Bits. Go past the platform you just used and head towards the bonus portal. Stand on it and shake the Wii Remote to reach a bonus area. Here, you'll use a Rainbow Star to blast all the enemies, earning you 3 extra lives in the middle. Back in the main area, climb the platform you passed earlier, then head up to the pillar. Ride the yellow platforms (remember, they disappear!) to reach the next Launch Star. Jump right to the grey planet and use the Sling Star. Don't worry about the first one you see; keep going!
Part 3
Navigate through Sky Station Galaxy and Yoshi Star Galaxy in Super Mario Galaxy 2 with our detailed Part 3 walkthrough, including boss strategies and collectible locations.
- 1In Sky Station Galaxy, use the Launch Star to reach a Checkpoint Flag. Avoid muddy pits and ride the rotating platform for a 1-Up. Spin the crystal for another 1-Up. Ride the second rotating piece to get the Comet Medal. Long jump over quicksand and up to a Luma's Launch Star.
- 2In the new area, grab the Life Mushroom to increase your health to 6. Hit the Checkpoint Flag and ascend the planet. Go around the middle platform for a 1-Up, then use the Launch Star to face your first boss.
- 3Boss Fight: Avoid the boss's front end and spin its egg to reveal a red balloon bottom. After three spins, the boss restarts faster. Continue spinning the backside to earn the star.
- 4You'll arrive on a planet and meet a purple creature. Choose option 2 twice, and the planet transforms into a ship resembling Luigi. Explore briefly; more will come later. At the top, use the wheel and pedal to reach the World Map, showing progress.
- 5Return to Sky Station Galaxy for "Storming the Sky Fleet."
- 6In the new area, use the green pipe to reach the second section with treasure chests. Spin the green bulbs to defeat enemies and open a chest with a Rainbow Star, which destroys enemies faster and reveals a key to free a Luma. Use its Launch Star.
- 7Walk upwards, avoiding Banzai Bills, then right to an opening. Drop through to a Checkpoint Flag, then right and down. Drop onto a platform, grab the 1-Up on the left, and backtrack. Use moving platforms, cross energy balls, and defeat enemies. Use another moving platform to reach another enemy. Backflip to a bonus portal (optional, for 3 1-Ups). Ride a platform to a Launch Star between two energy balls, timing your jump, then hit the Checkpoint Flag.
- 8Step on blue tiles to turn them yellow (a safe pattern is up 2, right 1, up 1, left, up, then jump left and down). Get the 1-Up behind a Banzai Bill. Head left to another set of tiles with a clone. Follow the path right, then up and left, around to the end. Use the Launch Star and Checkpoint Flag. Avoid a Banzai Bill, long jump over mud, and ascend to a trapped star. Go left past a bulb to a spiked piranha. Spin the bulb to get a key, freeing the star. Backtrack, using hiding spots to avoid the Banzai Bill, and head right to the star.
- 9Return to the World Map and proceed to Yoshi Star Galaxy.
- 10Yoshi Star Galaxy - "Saddle Up With Yoshi": Head up and over mud, using the left ramp to avoid enemies. Use a springboard to meet a Magikoopa. Step on stones to avoid mud and stomp the Magikoopa to free a Yoshi egg. Jump on the egg to hatch Yoshi. Ride Yoshi to the green hill on the left and use the springboard, then float with A to reach the Comet Medal at the peak.
- 11Head up the right side through muddy parts and a dead end, using the bonus portal if desired. Grab the large fruit with Yoshi's tongue and pull back on the Control Stick to get the Launch Star, then the Checkpoint Flag.
- 12Spin the Chance Cube to reveal coins, a 1-Up, or an enemy. Find and use the Launch Star to reach a large planet. Use a springboard against the mountain to ascend. At the spiky plants, jump and float over them with Yoshi. Head around to the steps, then to more spiky plants and a springboard. At the peak, defeat all enemies.
- 13Aim and press B to swing from airborne flowers to reach the next planet and a Launch Star. Use the Checkpoint Flag. Use swinging flowers and float for insurance. Target and pull the handle to reveal a platform. Head along, then left. Swing on a flower and float upwards to collect coins above. If you lose Yoshi, check the nearby nest. Use a flower to reach the next top level. Use moving platforms, spinning at spiders. Pull the handle on a platform to get a 1-Up. Swing on flowers up and left to the next platform.
- 14Use the left flower, then a series of them going up. Go right to the crystal with the star. Spin twice to get it, but it's a trick. Swing on the flowers, starting with the closest, then float up to the star.
- 15New galaxies open up, and Yoshi is stationed on your ship. You can find Yoshi on the ship's nose. Swing right on flowers to a platform with Star Bits and a 1-Up. Yoshi cannot enter galaxies with you from here.
- 16Return to Yoshi Star Galaxy for "Spiny Control."
- 17Yoshi Star Galaxy - "Spiny Control": Jump over Spinies to reach Yoshi from an egg. Head upwards to the top level where a Lakitu is. You can defeat it with a Spiny using Yoshi's tongue.
- Use the rotating platforms and crystals for extra 1-Ups and the Comet Medal in Sky Station Galaxy.
- The Rainbow Star in Sky Station Galaxy significantly speeds up enemy clearing.
- Master Yoshi's tongue and floating abilities in Yoshi Star Galaxy for efficient traversal and item collection.
- Look for Yoshi nests if you lose Yoshi in Yoshi Star Galaxy.
- Utilize hiding spots to avoid Banzai Bills in Sky Station Galaxy.
Part 4
Complete Part 4 walkthrough for Super Mario Galaxy 2, covering King Lakitu, Flip-Swap Galaxy, and Spin-Dig Galaxy.
- 1Target a Spiny to curl it into a ball, then target again to swallow it.
- 2Aim with the red arrow by facing your new target, then press B (trigger button) to destroy glass balls.
- 3There is a 1-Up in the upper right area by the mud.
- 4Break the glass ball near the green hill with the Launch Star.
- 5Use the Checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death) Flag (a save point).
- 6Go upwards along the thinner platforms.
- 7Use the Spiny move with Yoshi to launch them at the distant glass globes.
- 8The left and right glass globes contain Star Bits; the middle one has a Luma who gives you a Launch Star.
- 9If you use the Launch Star in midair, you'll end up in a different area.
- 10Several planets offer Star Bits and coins; there is a 1-Up under a planet to the left.
- 11Make your way to the top middle planet with a Launch Star.
- 12Pull back on the red handled platforms, which have a time limit.
- 13Grab the 1-Up at the right.
- 14Head along more of these platforms.
- 15Use the Spiny at the back to break the glass.
- 16Use the Launch Star.
- 17Use the Checkpoint Flag.
- 18Propel up with the swinging flowers to the top of the mountain to fight King Lakitu.
- 19Get coins from the crystals when needed.
- 20Use Spinies to launch at King Lakitu.
- 21Avoid the electricity he uses after each hit.
- 22He will move faster and throw more Spinies after the first 2 hits.
- 23Aim where he is as soon as he lands or aim where he WILL be shortly.
- 24Collect the Star.
- 25On the World map, head right to a Hungry Luma.
- 26Feed the Hungry Luma 300 Star Bits by targeting him and holding B (trigger button) to unlock a new galaxy. You should have enough Star Bits.
- Use the Spinies to break glass globes and defeat King Lakitu.
- Aim carefully when attacking King Lakitu, especially after he speeds up.
- Feed the Hungry Luma 300 Star Bits to unlock a new galaxy.
- 1Spinning switches blue/red tiles and leaves some holes.
- 2Use the red platforms to go upwards, then jump and spin upwards to blue ones.
- 3Jump and spin to red and up again.
- 4Jump (do not spin) to the next tile, then long jump to safety.
- 5Jump between electric fields with precise timing.
- 6Stand on red, walk up and around on red, then jump and spin to blue.
- 7Head up on red, then jump and spin to blue, then to red, then blue again upwards.
- 8Jump to the tower and a Checkpoint Flag.
- 9Long jump to blue, then blue ahead, bypassing the cannonball.
- 10Make it blue, wait for the cannonball to pass, then long jump across to the lone blue tile with a 1-Up.
- 11Long jump twice more to the Comet Medal, then to the crystal.
- 12Jump and spin for red, then jump (do not spin) between electric fields, then jump and spin to blue.
- 13Head between fields, then jump and spin to red.
- 14Long jump to the red tile to set yourself up for an easier end.
- 15Long jump between electric fields to the star.
- Be careful with your jumps and spins to avoid falling into holes or hazards.
- The 1-Up is on a lone blue tile after bypassing a cannonball.
- The Comet Medal requires two more long jumps after reaching the 1-Up.
- 1Head right to the Spin Drill and spin/drill into the hole you are standing in to the opposite side where you started.
- 2Head left a little and spin/drill into the hole for a 1-Up.
- 3Head back and around left, then spin/drill into a new hole for coins.
- 4Spin/drill into the small hole near the bottom of the planet with a coin to reach the top of the tower with a Luma and Launch Star.
- 5In the new area, grab the Spin Drill atop a sandy platform.
- 6Stand on a similar platform to the left and spin/drill to reach a tower.
- 7Head right to the end and spin/drill to reach the tallest tower.
- 8Before using the Launch Star, jump right to a smaller tower with coins.
- 9Fall off to the right for the Comet Medal.
- 10Backtrack to the taller tower's peak and use the Launch Star.
- 11Use the Checkpoint Flag.
- 12Run quickly across the yellow platform, avoiding spinning flower enemies.
- 13Go around counter-clockwise (right around left), using the bonus portal if desired.
- 14Come around to the top left, then use the frontmost platform.
- 15Jump to the backmost platform and wait for the Luma to arrive with your Launch Star.
- 16On the next planet, head around right for a Spin Drill.
- 17At the very bottom near the rock, spin/drill inside the hollow part for coins.
- 18Spin/drill in the top part and Launch to the Starshroom ship.
- 19Use the Luma Shop if you can afford the 30 Star Bit cost for a 1-Up or Life Shroom.
- 20Use the Checkpoint Flag and Launch Star at the bottom of the ship to reach Digga-Leg.
- 21Head to the Spin Drill and aim/spin/drill to the glass dome holding the star when it sits under the robot's head.
- 22After each hit, the dome flips to the top and sends drill enemies after you.
- 23If you hit the feet, you will bounce back. Keep trying.
- 24After 3 hits, you win the star.
- 25Use the warp pad in the inside part of the left ear of the Starshroom ship to reach it and get the 1-Up.
- 26Use the bottom portal to return.
- The Spin Drill is essential for navigating this galaxy; use it to burrow into holes.
- Look for hollow parts of planets to spin/drill into for coins.
- The Luma Shop offers a 1-Up or Life Shroom for 30 Star Bits.
- To defeat Digga-Leg, aim the Spin Drill at the glass dome when it is under the robot's head.
- The Starshroom ship contains a warp pad for a 1-Up.
- 1Avoid the clone.
- 2Head around to the crystallized Sling Star, spin, and use it.
- 3Bop the Piranha Plant, then use its vine to reach a pipe.
- 4Head down to the Spin Drill and spin/drill down to the diagonal wall that will change your direction.
- Be mindful of the clone and avoid it.
- Use the Spin Drill to navigate the diagonal walls.
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