Many Power Moons are expertly hidden. Here are some tips:
- Ground Pound Everything: Many Moons are hidden under specific spots that require a ground pound to reveal. Look for suspicious patches of ground or areas that seem out of place.
- Look Behind Things: Check behind buildings, under ledges, and inside small crevices.
- Talk to NPCs: Many characters offer hints, sometimes directly, sometimes cryptically.
- Use the Map: The map often highlights areas of interest after you've explored them. Look for unvisited sections or question marks.
- Listen for Clues: Some Moons emit a faint twinkling sound when you're nearby.
- Check Crazy Cap Shops: After completing a kingdom's main story, you can purchase additional Power Moons from the Crazy Cap shop.
- Poochy: In certain kingdoms (e.g., Mushroom Kingdom), you can capture Poochy, who will sniff out hidden Moons.
The rhythmic vibration of the controller when hunting for hidden Power Moons echoes the tactile feedback used to locate concealed items in the Mario Kart DS Mission Mode.
Much like the hidden Star Bits in Super Mario Galaxy, many Power Moons are tucked away in obscure corners that require players to meticulously scan every inch of the environment.