Sunken Treasure-
For this first level, we need to find all five star pieces to make the
launch star, which by the way are all located underwater. To get into
the water, simply press Z once floating. The first piece is below the
second half of the wooden walkway, the second is in a box near the
first star piece. The third is in a clam opposite of where you started,
the fourth is in a bubble near the large penguin, and the fifth is
located in a bubble near the giant eel. Take the new launch star to the
next part of the planet. Follow the path down to the switch, but here’s
a cheat before you ground pound it. If you are good at this, then you
can perform a back flip and then a spin to reach the higher land
without having to take the bridge. If you are taking the bridge, make
sure to not go through the water, or you probably won’t make it. Either
do another back flip to get to the next level or wall jump, and when
you get to the top bust the crystal to get the Star.
Passing the Swim Test-
Speak with the large penguin to get this started. You need to find and
bring the golden shell back to him. Jump into the water, and look for
some penguins in a line, the one in front has the golden shell. To take
it from him, swim close and perform a spin attack. Now ride the shell
back to the coach and get you’re Power Star.
The Secret Undersea Cavern-
Head into the water, and take any of the shells lying around and throw
it at the cracked wall underneath the waterfall. This will reveal a
secret cavern, hence the name.. Head over to the fence, and bash the
boxes with a spin attack to get to the other side. Pound the switch
here and take the Launch Star to a strange planet. This place is home
to several Thwomps, boxes, disappearing platforms, a stream of water
and two black holes. To get through it, follow the path under the first
Thwomp, and stop of the first “tiled” platform that you reach. Wait for
the box to come back, and let him land on you, then when he goes back
run forward. My advice is to try and cross this only when the large
parts come by, or you can do it another way if you want. When on the
last pin platform, ride it to a small staircase. Head left and dodge
the enemy like last time, then run up the ramp. For the rest of the
level you need to do as you have been doing before. If you have not
encountered a green platform left, be warned that it will start to
disappear as soon as you step on it. At the final green platform, head
under one more Thwomp and get the Star.
Fast Foes on the Cyclone Stone-
The only difference for this level is that the enemies move faster.
Just remember to get under the boxes for protection, and not to rush
it, because then you will make mistakes. If you need help with the
level, refer back to The Secret Undersea Cavern for more help.
Beach combing for Purple Coins-
Another purple coin level that only has 100 coins in it. So let’s start
off by going around the water surface and getting all of the coins on
the platforms and mini islands. Also check the tree to the right of
where you began. Jump on top of the instructor’s head for 25th. Now go
back to the beginning and jump onto the vine on the tree. Use the vine
to circle around and grab the next 23 coins. The next 5 can be found in
a circle around a stone near the brown reef underwater. There are a few
more to the left of the beginning, and one hidden behind the waterfall,
do a back flip and then a spin to get it. Look for another 8 coins next
to the waterfall top on the stone platforms, wooden platform and in the
waterfall head. Also make sure to go on the swing on the right side
tree, and trust me, when you are trying to reach the brown platform,
you barely need to be swinging to reach it, so don’t overshoot it.
Before you go to the higher platforms you should have 81 coins.
Use
the spring Mario to get onto the higher areas, and follow the path
around to find all of the coins. Remember to keep spring Mario and try
not to go into the water, because then he will disappear and he is
needed to get to the higher levels. There are three coins above the
grayish rock near the water in case you can’t find one. And just to
warn you, there are no coins on the tree that hangs of the side of the
island. Go back to the instructor once you have all 100 coins to get
the Star.
Wall Jumping Up Waterfalls-
This secret star is very easy to miss, so grab a shell from the ocean,
take it up the ledge right of the waterfall to find a treasure chest.
Throw the shell at the chest with a spin attack, then take the Launch
Star to the next planet. You’ll land near a coin that is too high to
reach by a normal jump, so head around the island and lure one of the
blue enemies back, then jump on him to reach it. It will turn into an
Ice Mario flower. Once Mario is Iceman, run across the water to the two
middle waterfalls, then wall jump them to reach a sling shot star. Wall
jump up the next two, then bounce off the next one to reach the last
sling shot star. Turn Mario into Iceman again, and then lure another
enemy to the other side of the island. Jump on him to reach the Power
Star.
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