Super Mario Brothers DX - Strategy Guide (Page 03)
Below are the cheat codes, hints and help for Super Mario Brothers DX - Strategy Guide (Page 03).
Yoshi Egg Medal:
The Yoshi Egg for this level is inside an invisible block, like in every other
level. This block is located underneath the steps after where the star is found.
There are two pairs of steps in this level; one is a "practice" jump, the other
goes over a pit. Fall down in between the "practice" steps and find the Yoshi
Egg on the left side (of course, jump to find it).
~LEVEL 2~
Red Coin Medal:
The Red Coins in this level are fairly simple to find as well, but if you don't
know your way around you might miss some.
1- The ? Blocks at the very beginning of the level have Power-Ups, Coins, and
the one on the very right holds a Red Coin.
2- The strange, snake-like formation of blocks where you first meet up with
Koopa Troopas is where you'll find the second coin. Break all the blocks on the
far left side to climb up to it.
3- The third coin is hidden atop the rectangular block that the Goombas drop
from. Destroy the blocks to the left of it as if you were getting the Power-Up,
and they'll make great steps that allow you to jump up on top of it.
4- Inside the bonus area, hit the ten-coin block (it's right next to the pipe)
quickly and accurately to make this coin appear.
5- When you come across platforms that go down, look up. You'll see the last Red
Coin above you. It's too high up to jump, but if you can get on a platform
before it goes down too far you can grab the coin.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 38000 Croco64's Score- 41050
Reader's Score- 39500 (Coffee)
You'll need to collect a whole lot of points if you want to get a good score in
this level. Whenever you see enemies grouped together, remember that you will
get more points for not touching the ground or by stomping them both at the same
time. The ten-coin blocks in between the pillars and inside the rectangular
block formation will both give you a lot of extra points. The 1-UP above the
larger rectangular block is a must. Don't forget to take the trip to the bonus
stage, because of the coins and ten coin block (you can get some extra points if
you jump and break the blocks as you collect the coins). You'll be Fiery Mario
through a lot of this level, but don't be tempted to use fireballs, as you can
get more points if you stomp strategically. Destroy the Piranha Plants when they
come up. If you go to the warp area, you'll find that it's replaced with a
treasure trove of goodies. However, the time you take to gather these up isn't
worth it in the long run. Skip the warp area and go straight up the first pipe
(AFTER getting the Yoshi Egg there).
Yoshi Egg:
As I mentioned in the High Score Medal, the Yoshi Egg is at the very end of the
level. In fact, it's right above the warp pipe that leads you back above ground!
Act as if you were going to smash the brick block adjacent to the pipe and
you'll hit the Hidden block with the Yoshi Egg.
~LEVEL 3~
Red Coin Medal:
The Red Coins here aren't very difficult to find for those who look.
1- The first tree also has another tree growing on it. Jump on that, dispatch
the Koopa Troopa, and collect the Red coin that it's guarding.
2- The platform that takes you between the first Power-Up and the treetop coins
will also take you to the second Red Coin if you ride it to the very bottom.
3- The two platforms near the middle of the level have a Red Coin dangling
between them. Grab it as you make your leap across.
4- You'll see a Red Koopa Paratroopa flying up and down close to the end of the
level. Underneath it is a tiny tree with another Red Coin.
5- The Structure that let's you jump to the flagpole has the final Red Coin
right before it. Drop off the platform to get it before completing the level.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 24000 Croco64's Score- 28100
Reader's Score- 25600 (Coffee)
You'll need to have very good speed to get through this level with a good score.
Don't ever wait for the Goombas/Koopa Troopas to drop or reach the end of the
upper platform they're on. With speed and precision, you can make it up to their
level and defeat them quickly. Kick all the shells, and stomp the Red Koopa
Paratroopas. At the first Power-Up, get the mushroom as the platform goes down,
and as it goes up, jump on it to take a ride up to the coins. Run through the
entire level, even at the platforms. At the end, a score-boosting Koopa Troopa
awaits those who slow down a bit.
Yoshi Egg: After the two platforms that take you across a large pit, you'll
either jump on or entirely clear the closest tree to them. In you stand on it,
jump around to find a hidden Yoshi Egg.
~LEVEL 4~
Red Coin Medal:
These Red Coins are all in plain sight, so there shouldn't be any trouble
missing them. Getting them, however, is another story.
1- Above the first (and only) Power-Up is the first (and not only) Red Coin.
2- the second fire chain in the tunnel has the second Red Coin right behind it.
Simply wait for the Fire Chain to pass and grab it.
3- As you come out of the tunnel into the more open area, you'll spot the next
Red Coin behind the first Fire Chain. Like the previous Red Coin, Wait for the
Fire Chain to pass, then you can get it without getting scorched.
4- Between the two swinging Fire Chains you'll notice the fourth Red Coin. You
can get if you simply jump by the chains as you normally would. It is a little
higher, but you can always land on the Fire Chain block before it comes back
around.
5- The last Red Coin of the first world is right above Bowser. It's easiest to
collect this with a running jump, but you can also reach it by jumping off the
nearby platform.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 13000 Croco64's Score- 16250
Reader's Score- 15050 (Coffee)
Getting the High Score in Bowser Castles usually relies on speed and finding
what little secrets there are. Red Coins are easy to get on your way and will
boost your score by a healthy 1,000 points if you collect them all. Be sure not
to miss the five hidden coins near the end. If you're quick, and get all the
items, you may get enough points to qualify.
Yoshi Egg:
You know the hidden coin blocks near the end of the level? Well, the upper right
one holds a Yoshi Egg instead of a coin in the Challenge mode! Easy to find, and
a nice 2,000 points, too!
- - - - - WORLD 2 - - - - -
~LEVEL 1~
Red Coin Medal:
The Red Coins are beginning to get more elusive. It can only get worse from now
on...
1- The double row of ? Blocks at the beginning is where this Red Coin can be
found. Jump above the second row to find it, where it is normally out of view.
2- Look underneath the vine to find it. It's inside the right ? Block of the
left grouping.
3- Don't take the vine to the cloud bonus stage if you want this coin. A little
while after the vine, it's easily visible on the narrow ledge after a large
pipe.
4- The ten-coin block where you end up after the cloud bonus stage holds ten
coins and a Red Coin for rapid smashers.
5- The spring at the end of the level can be used to jump to the ledge where you
can reach the flag, but you can also jump left and get the red coin. There's
also a hidden coin block above the brick blocks that will get you to it.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 40000 Croco64's Score- 53150
Reader's Score- *53850 (Coffee)
Don't miss the big 1-UP bonus at the beginning of the level. The frequent power-
Ups and Stars will also add to your point totals. Definitely take the vine to
cloud bonus area if you want to get this medal. Not only are there plenty of
coins worth 200 points apiece, but if you get all the coins, a nice 10,000
points will be added to your score!!! Take the hidden coin up to reach the exit
rather than the spring, and kick any Koopa Troopa's shell you see. This includes
Koopa Paratroopas.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
The Yoshi Egg is well hidden in this level. After the first big pit in the
level, you'll see two tall things (I don't know what else to call them!) in the
background. Above each of these are hidden coin blocks. Use these to hit the
right brick block above, which reveals the Yoshi Egg.
~LEVEL 2~
Red Coin Medal:
Because this is a water level, it's quite easy to miss a Red Coin because it's
out of your view. Be on the lookout for these coins:
1- It's right behind you at the start. Just stay afloat for a second and you'll
see it.
2- When you see the second Bloober, you should also see the second Red Coin.
It's hidden behind a piece of coral above the ground.
3- After the second pit, you might spy this guy behind some coral at the top of
the screen.
4- At the bottom of the enclosed pit (the one that's surrounded by blocks in all
places but the opening at the top) you'll find this red treasure.
5- The final piece is in the final part of the level. It's on the top row of
blocks next to the pipe.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 25000 Croco64's Score- 29500
Reader's Score- 26600 (Coffee)
Because there ar no Power-Ups in the level, you'll have to forfeit many points
you could've gotten by defeated Bloobers and Cheep-Cheep with Fireballs. Because
of this, collect every coin you see and try to go as fast as you can. Inside
every pit are some coins, so take a little risk and go for them. If you're fast,
you can get them all without stopping and going back. Fireworks would also help
to boost your score. Try not to be to cautious about Cheep-Cheep and Bloober
getting in the way, or you'll spend a lot of time worrying.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
A little more than halfway through the level you'll notice a second large pit,
the kind that is longer than any of the other pits. Above this, you'll see some
blocks forming somewhat of an "L" shape. At the very end of the blocks is the
Hidden Yoshi Egg block.
~LEVEL 3~
Red Coin Medal:
The Red Coins in this level attempt to blend in with the other coins. They don't
do a very good job of it, and you should be able to tell them apart quite
clearly.
1- The second bridge you run across will have four coins above it. The upper
right one is Red.
2- After the Power-Up, this coin is waiting for those who can take a small leap
down to the treetop below.
3- The second bridge after the treetop has the third Red Coin on the very left
side.
4- The three small platforms close to the end of the level have another Red Coin
above them.
5- Don't be so eager and jump to the flagpole from the stairway. Drop down, and
in the area between the two is the fifth Red Coin.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 23000 Croco64's Score- 28200
Reader's Score- 26600 (Coffee)
The Cheep-Cheep of this level pose a constant threat, but they can also boost
your score. If one jumps at your feet, you'll destroy it and get a handy 200
points for it. However, hitting a Cheep-Cheep is mainly luck. Try to get enough
speed so that you can get all the coins without having to stop. Finally, skip
the last Red Coin, or you'll forfeit the 5,000 flag points.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
The Yoshi Egg is hidden conveniently on the level's biggest landmark, the
treetop. The hidden block is situated right above the cloud that touches the
tree.
~LEVEL 4~
Red Coin Medal:
These coins are found in hard to reach places, and will require running starts
to get most of the time.
1- After you pass the Power-Up, this coin will easily be visible high up on the
right wall. Get a running start and jump as high as you can.
2- After you take the lower passage, the you'll see the second Red Coin on the
very end of the upper passage. Just jump up there when the Fire Chain moves to
grab it.
3- In the elevator area, you might catch a glimpse of the third Red Coin on the
right wall. Wait for the Fire Chain to move, then drop down from the elevator
(which you should ride up a ways) to get it. If the Fire chain will be in your
way for a while, you can always jump up above the ceiling and wait as long a you
want.
4- This one's above a lava pit after the coin area. A running jump should give
you plenty of height to reach it.
5- On Bowser's bridge, this final Red Coin is situated after the very last Brick
Block. Grab it while you jump over Bowser.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 14000 Croco64's Score- 16450
Reader's Score- 14650 (Coffee)
Like the other Bowser castles, this will require speed and good jumping. In the
place where the path splits, take the lower path (like usual) and you can run
right through without getting burned (you may have to slow down a tad if you're
Super Mario). The hidden coins are a must, and they lead to the Yoshi Egg, too.
Hit a couple Brick blocks while crossing Bowser's bridge to add a few points to
your score.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
This Egg is located above the coin area (the place with six coins). See the
block that looks like a smashed ? Block? This is your step to hit some hidden
coin blocks. If you jump straight up, there'll be a hidden coin block. Above
that block is another hidden block, but this one has the Yoshi Egg inside.
- - - - - WORLD 3 - - - - -
~LEVEL 1~
Red Coins Medal:
The Red coins for the most part are hidden inside of blocks in this level.
1- When you come to the three brick blocks at the start, bash the center one to
reveal a sparkling Red Coin.
2- In the warp zone, remember where the Flower is? (see the Original 1985 Guide
for details) Well, in the exact same location on the other side is the second
Red Coin. Use the same strategy to get it.
3- When you reach the Hammer Bros. The first ? Block holds a Red Coin.
4- The block formation of four ? blocks surrounded by brick blocks is the
location of the fourth coin. It's in the upper left ? block.
5- This coin is hidden behind the tall, skinny wall near the ending stairs.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 45000 Croco64's Score- 51450
Reader's Score- *94600 (Jim)
The cloud bonus stage will be your main source of points in this level. Be sure
to collect every coin to get the extra 10,000 points. It's much, much easier to
do this while Super Mario, and luckily there's a power-Up right before it. Take
the warp zone for the coins and Power-Up, because you won't miss much on the
surface. In the warp zone, don't go out of your way to break blocks, but the
more you break the better. Do not miss the 1-Up on the bridge or the ten-coins
near the end.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
The Yoshi Egg is hidden in a brick block (amazing!) directly under the vine. To
get it, stand half on the ledge and half over the pit, then jump up to hit the
block. Then jump from the last step of the stairs to get it. From there you can
hit the vine block, too! How convenient!
~LEVEL 2~
Red Coin Medal:
Those elusive red coins... look to the sky to find most of them.
1- After you kick the first Koopa shell and go for the 1-UP, this handy Red Coin
marks the exact point at which you should jump (if you kept up with the shell).
It's on the ground and in easy view.
2- Shortly after collecting the first coin, you'll come to the Power-Up block.
Jump right from the top of it to get this coin.
3- Because of this coin you shouldn't go for points at the same time you
collecting the coins. In the second pit is a small island and wall. On the right
is the Red Coin. However, unless you're super quick, the Koopa Troopa on the
other side will jump into the hole before you get over there if you go for this
coin.
4- You need to know where the Yoshi Egg is to get this one. Find the leftmost
hidden coin block, then use it to jump over to this Red Coin that seems
impossible to get.
5- Use the only pipe in the level as a runway for the long jump you'll have to
take to reach this coin on the right.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 85000 Croco64's Score- 109400
Reader's Score- *112800 (Jim)
You'll need to get an incredibly high score to get this medal, and the only way
to do it is to accumulate points by kicking Koopa shells. Every time you see a
Koopa that can be kicked, kick it. At the start, kick it. After the Power-Up,
kick the shell to get rid of the Goombas. To get the ten-coins, grab the star,
then jump down into the tight area and defeat the Koopa Troopa. Don't continue
until the star wears off. Then kick the Koopa Paratroopa's shell over. Then
quickly jump over the pit and get the next Koopa's shell (guess what? Kick it!).
Forget about the Yoshi Egg and hidden coins, but try to get some of the hidden
coins while running by.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
After the second pit, or right to the right of where you see the fourth Red
Coin, is where the Yoshi Egg is. Jump around to find three hidden coin blocks.
Above them are two more. Above those is another hidden block, this one having
the Yoshi Egg inside.
~LEVEL 3~
Red Coin Medal:
The Red Coins in this level are mostly in low parts of the level, so try to stay
as low as you can to find them.
1- Beneath the first platform on a small tree, this is where the Red Coin be
(like my poetry?).
2- When you come to the three small trees with one coin above each, drop down
below to find a Red Koopa Troopa and a Red Coin.
3- On the first weight platform, stand on the right side and let it fall. Jump
back up to the treetop after getting the coin.
4- After the Red Koopa Paratroopa, jump down to the tree below to find the
fourth Red Coin.
5- This is on the right side of the last weight platform (the one right before
the flagpole).
High Score Medal: Target Score- 23000 Croco64's Score- 27700
Reader's Score- 23850 (Coffee)
This level only has a few items to collect, so make use of special situations.
Ride the first weight platform to let it drop, so you can collect the 1,000
point bonus. Don't do this with the second one, because you need it to reach the
top of the flagpole. At the beginning, instead of getting the Power-Up first, go
below while you're small and defeat the Koopa Troopa there. Then go back up.
This will save you some time. Hurry through the level quickly.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
Where is the Yoshi Egg? Above the clouds. On the platform where the two Red
Koopa Troopa are, look for the cloud at ground level. Jump up standing on the
left side of it to find a hidden coin block. Standing on it, jump right above
the other side of the cloud to find the Yoshi Egg.
~LEVEL 4~
Red Coin Medal:
The Red coins are all visible in this level, but getting them is difficult and
will require some high jumping.
1- In the lava pit area, jump above the second fire chain and gab the first
coin.
2- stand on top of the three ? blocks. Jump up and to the right, and you'll just
barely reach the second Red Coin that's high above the ground.
3- Standing on the platform that the first Fire chain is on, jump to the right.
4- This one is easy to find, and to get it, jump at the last possible second,
and you'll barely graze it. It may take some practice.
5- Use a running jump to get this coin on the left side of the rectangular brick
formation on Bowser's bridge.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 13000 Croco64's Score- 16400
Reader's Score- 14350 (Coffee)
Take advantage of the three coins after the third set of Fire Chains. Make sure
you get them on your first pass. Don't miss a single Red Coin, because they add
a good amount to your score.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
Look in the open space between the second and third sets of Fire Chains. Jump
around until you find a hidden coin block. Another block is to its right, and
another two blocks from its right. The last one has the Yoshi Egg inside. Use
the two hidden coin blocks as stepping stairs to reach the Egg.
- - - - - WORLD 4 - - - - -
~LEVEL 1~
Red Coins Medal:
Most of the Red Coins are found inside ? Blocks in this level, so you don't have
to worry about searching a lot, as long as you hit every ? block you see.
1- Find this above the first Power-Up (or the higher of the first two ? blocks).
2- When you run by the four blocks, stop and get the Red Coin in the upper left
one.
3- This one's right after the first pipe you come to. In the row of four coins,
the last one is a Red Coin.
4- This is in the giant mess of blocks. It's inside the farthest left of the ?
Blocks on the bottom right side.
5- At the very end, after the staircase, drop down to the area between it and
the flagpole. Hit the ten-coin block there enough times to get the fifth Red
Coin to come out.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 32000 Croco64's Score- 33750
Reader's Score- 33100 (Coffee)
Getting a good score in this level consists of stomping Lakitu several times and
getting Fireballs. There are a few locations to destroy Lakitu and get a cool
1000 points, such as the two ? blocks at the beginning, the four ? blocks in the
middle, and the block mountain (with ? and brick blocks) near the end. Once you
reach the mountain, you'll also get Spiny-destroying Fireballs, so it may be
advantageous to let Lakitu live for a while. Just run fast, kill Lakitu, and
become Fiery Mario to get a good score.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
The Yoshi Egg is found at the very end of the level. Close to the final
staircase, you'll notice a single bush on the ground and a single cloud in the
sky. Stand in the center of the bush and jump. A hidden coin block will appear.
Jump again to get the Yoshi Egg near the cloud.
~LEVEL 2~
Red Coins Medal:
Contrary to Level 4-1, most of these Red Coins are not found in blocks.
1- When crossing the dangerous pit, you can't miss getting this one stranded on
the tiny island in the center.
2- Between the third and fourth pipes, a single brick block lies. In the normal
game, this holds nothing, but a Red Coin awaits for those who can avoid the
Buzzy Beetle in the Challenge Mode.
3- When you get to the area of brick blocks in the middle of the two platform
pits, hit the brick block underneath the Power-Up (2nd to the left) to get the
third Red Coin.
4- After you encounter the Buzzy Beetle falling down the stairs, jump on the
lowering platforms while they're high, then hop over to the brick block wall on
the right to find the next Red Coin.
5- If you're observant, you'll see this coin behind the large pipe at the very
end of the level.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 33000 Croco64's Score- 38850
Reader's Score- *80850 (Coffee)
Getting the high score will require you to get all of the hidden items found in
the Original 1985 Guide. Be sure not to take the vine route (if you do for some
reason, the second chamber has a 1-Up in it), but do get the hidden coins under
it. Fireballs will help your score and your time (which will also help your
score) by dispatching Piranha Plants quickly. Don't forget the warp zone inside
the first pipe. It'll give you a lot of points, although you will miss a power-
up.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
On the opposite side of the large pipe where you find the final Red Coin, you'll
find another treasure, but this one is the highly prized Yoshi Egg. However, it
is diligently guarded by a Buzzy Beetle. So, be careful while getting it. You
may want to stomp the Buzzy Beetle (be sure not to kick it) when it's on the
other side near the stairs. Stand next to the pipe and jump to find the Yoshi
Egg.
~LEVEL 3~
Red Coins Medal:
These Red Coins are craftily hidden just out of sight, usually beneath
platforms.
1- Standing on the first mushroom, wait for the Red Koopa Troopas to pass, then
run as fats as you can, and jump so you hit your head on the mushroom and the
Red Coin. If you waited, you'll reach the next mushroom safely.
2- This one is visible under the first weight platform. However, this will
create a sticky situation. The other platform will rise and prevent all high
jumps, so wait until the moving platform is at its low point before you jump.
3- Ride the next platforms to the bottom, and the low mushroomtop there will be
the home to the next Red Coin.
4- On the last (or the fourth) of the weight platforms, stand on the right side
and let it drop, and you'll find the fourth Red Coin.
5- On the last mushroom, stop and turn around. Run and leap off the back, and
you'll soar in the air through the last Red Coin.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 24000 Croco64's Score- 29650
Reader's Score- 26750 (Coffee)
There aren't many things in this level that will give you points, so you'll have
to take full advantage of the 1000 points you get from letting the weight
platforms drop. However, don't do this all the time or you'll end up stranded.
Also remember, the more times you hit an enemy without touching the ground (like
on Koopa Troopas, maybe?), the more points you'll get.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
On the second to last mushroom, or the mushroom that the fifth Red Coin is
above, you'll spot a cloud that is partly behind the mushroom. stand in the
middle of this and leap up to unveil the Yoshi Egg's hidden block.
~LEVEL 4~
Red Coins Medal:
You won't get through the entire level on one path while finding the Red Coins,
so you'll spend a bit of time finding them in this level.
1- Jump to the upper passage when the paths branch, and in between one of the
air spaces is the first Red Coin. Drop through to get it.
2- Once you get by the first puzzle of the castle, the next Red Coin can be
found dangling above the lava. Stay on the very bottom and run, then jump at the
last second to collect the coin and make it to the other side.
3- In the second half of the castle, stay on the very top. When you see the Red
Coin in the middle passage, drop down and get it.
4- When you finally make it through the second puzzle, stop when the wall at the
end appears to block all the passages above you. Right next to the lowest block
in the wall is a hidden coin block. Jump on it and you'll be able to reach the
Red Coin up above.
5- This one's on Bowser's bridge. Be careful while getting it, because a Podoboo
jumps up at that exact spot.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 17000 Croco64's Score- 19900
Reader's Score- 18400 (Coffee)
Although Red Coins are one of the few items in the castles to collect, in this
level you should opt to skip them. The time it takes to go out of your way to
get them makes them not worth the effort. There are no hidden coins or Power-
Ups, so your entire score will consist of your time, Red Coin, and Yoshi Egg
Points.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
After you cross the lava pit while getting Red Coin #2, or if you just jump over
it, look at the block that isn't surrounded by any other blocks. Right to its
left is the hidden Yoshi Egg.
- - - - - WORLD 5 - - - - -
~LEVEL 1~
Red Coins Medal:
The Red Coins in this level are all either floating in the air or are inside
ten-coin blocks.
1- When you arrive at the first pipe, stay on the ground and wait for the
Piranha Plant to go down. Run, jump on the pipe, and do another running jump
into the air above the second pipe. The Red Coin is above and you'll collect it
with this much speed.
2- When you arrive at the first set of three brick blocks, go to the last one
and hit the Ten-Coin block there repeatedly to get the Red Coin inside.
3- This one waits after the first Bullet Bill cannon. Stand on the right side of
the cannon, get a running start, then jump at the last second the slide up along
the wall and collect the Red Coin.
4- Use the second Bullet Bill cannon as a step to reach the pipe that's elevated
above the ground. High in the air above the pipe is the fourth Red Coin.
5- Warp in the pipe below the 4th Red Coin. The block adjacent to the exit pipe
is a ten-coin block. Hit it fast enough to reveal the last Red Coin.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 80000 Croco64's Score- 88100
Reader's Score- None
Acheiving the Target Score in this level consists of you being able to kick
every Green Koopa Troopa you see to set off a chain reaction for points.
Whenever there's a flat strecth with a bunch of enemies, it means you should
kick the shell. There are also plenty of ten-coin blocks, and a 1-Up. If you
want to get the starman, you may want to let it wear off (or you'll lose the
kicking-shell points). A good place to do this is near the Bullet Bill cannon,
where you can kill Bullet Bills when they come out to make up for some of the
lost time.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
The Yoshi Egg is at the very end of the level. The stairs at the end have a big
chunk taken out of the middle. Fall down here. Along the very bottom of the left
side of the right piece of stairs is the location of the hidden block containing
the precious egg.
~LEVEL 2~
Red Coin Medal:
The Red Coins aren't incredibly hard to find in this level, but the can be
overlooked easily.
1- When you come to the double rows of bricks near the beginning (strange,
there's no Hammer Bros.... oh well), fall down to the bottom. The last brick on
the bottom row holds a Red Coin.
2- Warp into the bonus area in the first pipe, and swim past the falling and
rising platforms. After them is a Red Coin between two pieces of coral. It's
hard to get with Bloobers on your tail, so trick them into going in the opposite
direction before securing it.
3- After the Hammer Bros. and Buzzy Beetles, go under the two very low blocks
(if you're Super Mario, get hit by one of the Buzzy Beetles). Squeeze under the
first block and smash it until the Red Coin comes out.
4- After the pit following the 3rd Red Coin, fall down to the ground. There are
a few hidden coin blocks under the row of brick blocks above. The center brick
block is a ten-coin block, but more importantly holds a red coin.
5- Use the Power-Up block to jump onto the brick blocks above the last pipe.
Above the brick blocks is an out-of-view Red Coin.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 36000 Croco64's Score- 44800
Reader's Score- None
Stomping Bullet Bills and Hammer Bros. will help your score out a lot, but the
biggest thing is the cloud bonus area. Plenty of coins and 10,000 points if you
collect them all! The 3 Power-Ups will also increase your score. Do not go to
the underwater bonus area! Not only are there less things to collect in a short
time, you'll also pass the valuable cloud bonus stage.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
If you make it by the first annoying Hammer Brother, jump down onto the back
part of the stairs. Above the last column of blocks is a hidden block. Guess
what's inside? Maybe a Yoshi Egg?
~LEVEL 3~
Red Coin Medal:
The Red Coins are rather easy to find in this level. However, I'll still make
this section in case you need help (and to be thorough).
1- The third tree (the low one) has a nice Red Coin resting on top of it.
2- This one's above the second platform. Wait until it moves all the way left
before getting it.
3- Easy to find, this one's above the third platform.
4- After the previous two Red Coins, jump to the tree with the Red Koopa Troopa.
In the air to the left is the levels hardest to find Red Coin.
5- Right after the fourth coin, look for this one underneath the Red Koopa
Paratroopa.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 23000 Croco64's Score- 23150
Reader's Score- None
The Bullet Bills can help bring up your score in this level. Stomp any that you
can. Other than that, you'll rely on coins and Red Koopas. What can I say? It's
another barren tree level.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
Like level 5-1, this egg is at the very end. Run up the stairs, but don't jump
to the flag. Instead, drop down to the area between the flag and the stairs.
Next to the stairs is a hidden block with the Yoshi Egg inside.
~LEVEL 4~
Red Coin Medal:
Unlike most Bowser levels, one of the Red Coins is inside a block!
1- After you collect the Power-Up, you'll see the first of the Red Coins to your
right. Get a running start on the blocks below, and jump at the last possible
second.
2- Take the top passage, and in the middle, you'll find a Red Coin.
3- In the area with the elevator platforms, the third Red Coin can be found near
the bottom of the first platforms' line.
4- This coin is hidden with the five others above and below the suspended fire
chain.
5- The last Red Coin is hidden in one of the bricks above Bowser's bridge.
Precisely, it's the third one from the right. Use the platform to jump up to it.
High Score Medal: Target Score- 13000 Croco64's Score- 16350
Reader's Score- None
This Castle level, like the rest, has few items to collect. Red Coins and the
few Power-Ups/normal coins there are will make up your score, while the bulk
remains in time. Skip the last Red Coin, as it takes to long to get.
Yoshi Egg Medal:
This one is to the left of the fourth Red Coin, or the suspended fire chain
surrounded by coins. Stand near the left wall in this low area, then jump to
find the Yoshi Egg's hidden block.
===================================
More of this Guide Coming Soon!!!
===================================
________________________________________________________________________
- - - - - - - - - - GUIDE TO THE YOU VS. BOO MODE - - - - - - - - - -
________________________________________________________________________
After Beating the third highest score in the top scores menu, you'll access
the hidden race mode known as "You Vs. Boo". For those of you that can't find a
friend around to play the Vs. mode with, Boo will become your competitor and
race you through several levels. Boo seems to have some special abilities. First
of all, he can pass through any object (well, he is a ghost). Secondly, he can
change the face switches whenever he wishes to do so. He always lets out a
cackle shortly before he does, which is a good reason to keep the sound on while
you play. Finally, when you think you're going to beat Boo, he sometimes gets a
huge burst of speed at the very end of the race. Boo come in many colors, as
shown below:
White: Easy
Green: Medium
Pink: Hard
Black: Very Hard
Whenever you beat Boo, he will mimic you and go as fast as you did on your
best run. This adds great challenge to the game as you can always try to beat
Boo.
I feel strange saying this, but its often better if you avoid Power-Ups and
coins. They will most waste your time as you and Boo will never tie (he can't
die, and even if you did tie, it wouldn't get you anywhere) and Power-Ups just
make you bigger and won't let you in small passages.
- - - - - WORLD 1 - - - - -
LEVEL 1-1: Type- Land Blocks- Face
Mario Type- Regular Difficulty- 4
Just because it's the first level doesn't mean it's going to be easy. When the
race starts, don't hit any of the face blocks. Just after the first face block,
get ready to jump over a pipe. When you get to the large formation of blocks,
don't hit the face block and go through it. Instead, jump up onto the top and
race across it without any worries. When you get to the end, you'll easily clear
the tall line of Red Blocks. Run through the field of Red blocks, and try to hit
the face switch to make them disappear whenever boo changes the color. After
this, run down the clouds. If you fall through, don't lose too much speed and
leap over the blocks. It's best to stay on the clouds. After that, get ready to
hit the red block that will suddenly appear. This will clear the way through the
block formation. From this point on, you'll need to get rid of the pesky red
blocks, so hit all the face switches you can. If not, you'll be in for some
unexpected delays (the second line of blocks you can leap over). Jump on the
flag to declare victory.
LEVEL 1-2: Type- Underground Blocks- Face
Mario Type- Regular Difficulty- 3
Start the race by jumping into the upper path. Race through and hit the face
block right after Boo changes it. Jump when you get to the edge and continue
jumping to make your ascent to the top (above everything else!). Here you can
run quickly and without any obstacles. Don't jump over the first hole (you can
run over it without falling), but do jump the second. Jump over the pillars and
the line of red blocks, but don't jump too far or you'll fall in between the
pipes below. Jump up the pipes and onto the snake-like red blocks. Climb the
following pillars quickly. Hit the switch to change the red blocks to outlines,
then run underneath the brick blocks (DON'T get the coins there). Make a quick
leap through the small hole and continue. Now your jumps will have to be
incredibly precise or you may fail. Jump on the red blocks while running fast
and you'll have enough momentum to make it to the end.
LEVEL 1-3: Type- Mushroomtop Blocks- 1-2-3 Blocks
Mario Type- Regular Difficulty- 6
Start the race out by running over the small hole and taking a large leap to
clear the stairs. Try to stay on top of the 1-2-3 Blocks, and never get caught
underneath them. After the first set of blocks, get ready to clear another set
of stairs. Instead of jumping down the mushroom tops, simply fall down. There
are some Piranha Plants about, but a good jump should make them little trouble
at all. You'll next get to an area where you need to climb up then climb back
down. It's easiest to climb up without any white blocks, but easiest to go down
without any red. You'll have to be good at hitting switches to get through this
part without wasting time. Jump up the following pipes without touching the
ground, then you'll need white blocks to make your ascent up the next pipes, so
make sure to hit one of the switches if they aren't already ready. This is a
more difficult level, but with practice, you'll know how to get by it.
LEVEL 1-4: Type- Castle Blocks- Face
Mario Type: Fiery Difficulty- 5
You can make it past the second bridge of white blocks before Boo will switch
them at the start of the race. Keep running and jump over the spiked blocks, but
use an extra big jump to get over the last one. Small jumps will fare better for
the other ones (it'll take less time). Try to stay as high up as you can while
in the maze, but don't go out of your way to do so. Having the white blocks to
cross the passages will be helpful, so try to get them there. Use the face block
or the white block to get over the pipe. Once over the pipe, you'll have it easy
if there's outlines. If there's red blocks, don't run over the small hole. After
making it by here, run over the bridge, past Bowser, and grab the axe to
complete the level.
- - - - - WORLD 2 - - - - -
LEVEL 2-1: Type- Land Blocks- Face
Mario Type- Regular Difficulty- 8
Boo has set up a difficult begging that will set you behind from the start.
You'll have to go through a complicated procedure to get by, and all the while
you'll be bouncing on springs. Quickly jump over the pipe and hit the ? block to
grab to mushroom go over to the right and break two of the brick blocks so you
can get by. Then go back and hit the face block, and race out of the spring
place. There, the hard parts done. Now you need to catch up to Boo (or maybe not
if you were fast). Jump up the pipes, then hit the red block over the smaller
pipe. Hit the next red block so you can fall though he next section more easily.
In the next part, break a hole in the ceiling and jump through. Down stay on the
ground while running over the following pipes or you'll fall in between. If you
want to get across the springs quickly, run onto them and hold the B button to
bounce ahead faster than normal. Once you reach the end, hit one of the face
blocks and quickly ascend the stairs before Boo can switch the blocks again.
LEVEL 2-2: Type- Water Blocks- Spiked
Mario Type- Super Difficulty- 8
This level is much different from the rest because of the fact that you are
swimming. To fit into small openings, it's better if you're small, so hit a
spiked block sometime near the beginning. The pits near the beginning will help
speed you up at first, but then will balance it out by slowing you down. Fit
between the coral that comes next, then follow the coins between the blocks for
the quickest route. Drop down below when you see the next piece of coral. Swim
up and down in the next part to avoid the mines. For the most part, follow the
coins (throughout the whole level). After the long, curving row of coins, go
straight and if you're small, fit through the tight space in the coral. Swim up
high, then drop down into the box-like structure. Now swim as fast as you can to
the end, preferably taking the lower route.
| « Previous Page | Next Page » |
