Super Mario Galaxy 2 Walkthrough

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The Magnificent Magma Sea

Grab the blue stars and keep away from those near the lava planets (Note: walk off the edge of the starting platform towards the blue star to reach a warp pipe that will take you to the Hidden Star, "The Chimp's Bowling Challenge"). Ignore the Life Mushroom -- you'll get another one shortly that's in a less risky area.

To get to the launch star, examine the blue stars in the formation under it. There are two stars on the right that are line up with the launch star. Hang on the bottom star on the right and then use the star above it to pull yourself towards the launch star, letting go and using the momentum to carry you to it.

Shake the Wii remote when you touch down on the lava planet to avoid the hippo (Magmaargh) as it munches the next launch star.

Jump down to the lower platform between lava waves as you move right. Back-flip onto the high platform and run around to the first blue pole. You can grab this and climb it.

Jump to the Life Mushroom and then spin to catch one of the blue poles. Jump from one pole to the next to cross the lava. Watch out for the rotating platforms on the way to the midway flag.

Spin in the tiny tornado to get a boost upward. You can chain your tornado spins together to reach the trapeze high above. Swing over to the launch star to move to the final area.

The small planetoids here are color-coded. The black spheres get frequently munched by Magmaarghs, so beware! You can use the long jump and a spin to make your way from one object to the next. When you get to the long, black piece of rock, search the planetoids nearby for the Comet Medal. You can long jump to it easily.

Use your planet-hopping skills to reach the Power Star and free it from the crystal with a spin.