Super Mario Galaxy 2 Walkthrough

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Flip Flopping in Flipsville

This "gates" with a red ring around them on the ground in this level serve as portals that put you on the underside of the platform. To use them, simply ground-pound them (jump and then press Z on the nunchuck). Gravity will switch with you so don't run off the edge of the level!

The strange enemies in this area can only be killed by flipping the gates as they pass over them -- of course you'll need to perform this maneuver from the bottom-side. Use the gates to make your way around the area in a counterclockwise manner. You'll need to traverse the underside and the topside.

In one corner you'll find a teleporter that leads to a three 1-Up minigame. Directly below the teleporter, on the "bottom" side, is a Comet Medal. Walk under it and perform a careful back flip to get it.

The gates will eventually lead to a place on the underside where you can "drop upwards" to the launch star. Before doing this, drop off the corner opposite the Toad captain to find a secret area with coins and a 1-Up Mushroom in a box. Flip the switch to get back to the launch star.

Stay off the muddy area where the Chomps roll. Use the gate to flip to the bottom side and cross to the next portal. Wait for the shadow of the Chomp to pass by and then hop to safety in the grass. You can grab the Life Mushroom here, but don't hang out in the hole! Continue to the launch star using the grass patches for safety.

Flip through the gates to get to the underside of the first moving platform. On each platform you'll have to flip a gate to either avoid spikes or an obstacle. It's a bit mind-bending, but the jumps aren't too difficult. Access the launch star on the far platform to zoom over to the midway flag and a Luma shop where you can prepare for the boss.

Boss: Glamdozer

Flip to the underside of the boss area and nail the sleeping beast with a ground pound through the central gate. This should get its attention. Return to the underside of the platform and try to hit it again.

If the boss isn't standing over a gate, stand on the nearest gate its facing and it should move onto it after it fires. You are safe on the underside, so don't risk going topside until you are ready to nail Glamdozer in the belly. Three hits will end the fight. Grab the Power Star on the top side when you are ready to leave the galaxy.