Part 29

Complete Part 29 walkthrough for Super Mario Galaxy 2, covering galaxies like Boulder Bowl, Hightail Falls, and Bowser's Lava Lair.

Boulder Bowl Galaxy - Rolling Crabber Romp

1. You have 1 minute to knock off 30 crabs on this wire mesh planet using the Rock Mushroom.
2. Quickly launch to the 2nd planet and roll around to knock out as many crabs as possible.
3. When the number of crabs dwindles, stop and aim deliberately to avoid missing them.
4. Knock out all the crabs to get the star.
5. You will also receive 2 1-Ups from the debris.

Hightail Falls Galaxy - Hightail Falls Speed Run

1. You need to complete the level in 3:00. There are no clocks to collect, but boulders fall from the sky.
2. Watch for new holes in the bridge area and head up with Yoshi, using the Dash Pepper.
3. Use the Launch Star, then use the Dash Pepper again, going straight up the ramp.
4. Head over the crumbling blocks, using the Dash Pepper a bit further up all the way to the next Launch Star.
5. Dash up, avoiding the boulders and around right and down, slamming into the wall off the bridge to slow down.
6. Head right and dash up the moving platform, heading left through the purple borders to the platform.
7. Swing on the flowers to the left, then dash up through the purple borders and left down, then dart right between the purple parts to the star.
8. You may need to retry the last part a few times.

Bowser's Lava Lair - Lava Lair Speed Run

1. Run through the level by collecting clocks. Start at :30.
2. Get the clock ahead, beat the Magikoopa, then use the Pull Star to continue.
3. Head straight up to the top side and get the clock by the trampoline, then pound it to continue.
4. Get the clock on the upside of the next planet, then use the Launch Star.
5. Get another clock up ahead and to the right as you cross the spinning platforms.
6. Defeat the Hammer Bro, then use the Sling Star, collecting a clock automatically.
7. Get a clock atop the rotating firebar platform, then pound the red switch to lower yourself.
8. Jump across the spinning platforms, getting the clock ahead.
9. Long jump across to the left side for another clock, bypassing the wall crusher.
10. Head right, beating that wall crusher, and get the clock just before the golden ball.
11. Pound the ball to break the lock and get pulled into the next area.
12. Head up, getting a clock, and carefully navigate the holey floor.
13. A clock stands alone in this area, along with a 1-Up.
14. Head forward to the purple platform, get the Life Mushroom and the next clock.
15. Beat the Magikoopa, heading right all the way to a similar task.
16. Jump over the electric beams being shot out of the Bowser statues, nabbing the last clock, and up to the Star.

Tall Trunk Galaxy - Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slide

1. This is the same slide level as in regular play. You need to collect at least 100 coins on the ride.
2. Play as Luigi if you want.
3. Collect as many coins in a row as you can, changing direction where new coins appear.
4. Use the same strategies as you used earlier with this level.
5. When you land at the tree with 100 or more coins, you'll get the star.

Cloudy Court Galaxy - The Shadow Lining

1. Follow the blue blocks that appear before you and disappear behind you as the clones race behind you.
2. Collect the 5 Star Chips that are easy to see, then use the Launch Star.
3. Head right and wall jump up, then go up the steps and under the plain walls, then wall jump to the Sling Star.
4. Jump the gaps, then use that Sling Star, then go up and spin the crystal 2 times for the star.

Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy - Masterpiece Speed Run

1. You have 2:00 to head through the level, replacing one area with a new obstacle course.
2. Follow the walkthrough for this level normally.
3. In the first colorful area, head up, then left and up some more to the blue area with the key.
4. Head up all the way, slightly right to the red area to launch.
5. Stay very steady on the blue tiles or you'll fall off.
6. In the new golf-course-type area, avoid the holes and Bob-ombs by heading right, jumping over them.
7. It's okay to go fast here to get some big leaps in.
8. Beat the Silver Chomp as usual, then head up to the pink circle and climb the pole for the Star.

Haunty Halls Galaxy - Spooky Cosmic Clone Chase

1. Try to ignore the clones that follow you throughout.
2. Long jump across the holey floor. You can bounce off the floor-eating enemies if need be.
3. Head along as usual, then up onto the main platform, then jump the green disappearing tiles, and spin the crystal 2 times to win the Star.

Beat Block Galaxy - Silver Stars in Double Time

1. The green and yellow blocks now change every 2 beats (basically the time it takes to jump off or land).
2. The walkthrough is the same as the last time you navigated this level.
3. Once you step on a block, you need to jump off to the next one and by the time you land, you'll need to jump off again.

Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet - Megahammer's Daredevil Bash

1. Use the same strategies as the regular play fight, but you cannot get a single hit.
2. Use the Sling Star to reach the Star, jumping the gaps on the side platform ring.

Sweet Mystery Galaxy - Bulb Berry's Purple Coin Glow

1. You need to collect all 100 coins in the level with no time limit.
2. Change to Luigi if you want, then grab Yoshi.
3. Head straight up for 4 coins, then a total of 10 before the 1st berry.
4. Collect 20 coins by the next platform, and 25 by the next berry.
5. Head down one strand of coins, then refresh and go up another strand.
6. Go left for more coins, refreshing from the distant berry, and head up more.