Super Mario Galaxy 2: Difference between revisions

|Shake {{button|wii|Wiimote}} / {{button|wii|Nunchuk}}

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|{{button|wii|A}}

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|Double jump

|{{button|wii|A}} when making contact with the ground while moving<br>(repeat twice)

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|[[Flutter Jump|Flutter jump]]

|Pull

|Hold {{button|wii|B}} + pull back with [[File:SMG2 Asset Sprite Cursor (Yoshi).png|16px|Tongue]] → release {{button|wii|B}}

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|Dismount [[Yoshi]]

''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' is the first 3D ''Super Mario'' game to include a dedicated secret world accessible only after completing the main story, similar to the [[Special Zone]] of ''[[Super Mario World]]'' (1990) or [[World 9 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 9]] of ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' (2009). Called World S, this world contains several galaxies based around planets from the first ''Super Mario Galaxy'' that have been modified in ways that make them more challenging.

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The passengers that board the Starship Mario represent the various people and characters encountered in the galaxies. Some passengers will board once they are met in a mission, but others have more specific criteria required (see below). The more the player completes of the game, the livelier the Starship Mario becomes with characters and the more elaborate its music becomes – elements shared with the [[Comet Observatory]] in ''Super Mario Galaxy''. The passengers will share tricks on level progression or actions when prompted. Some allude to late-game secrets. The last passenger – [[Rosalina]] – is the final unlockable of the game. [[Pianta]]s are the only people to not have a representative on the Starship Mario. The passengers and the criteria needed for them to board is outlined below.

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==Characters==

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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:Toad Artwork - Super Mario Galaxy 2.png|100x100px]]<br>[[Toad (species)|Toads]]

|align=center|[[Mushroom Kingdom]]

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|align=center|[[Fluffy Bluff Galaxy]], [[Flip-Swap Galaxy]], [[Rightside Down Galaxy]], [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]], [[Bowser's Lava Lair]], [[Flipsville Galaxy]], [[Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker]], [[Battle Belt Galaxy]], [[Slimy Spring Galaxy]], [[Rolling Coaster Galaxy]], [[Grandmaster Galaxy]], [[Starship Mario]]

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|align=center style="background:#FFFFFF"|[[File:SMG Asset Model Toad Brigade (Mailtoad).png|100x100px]]<br>[[Mailtoad]]

|A member of the Toad Brigade who runs a postal service on the Starship Mario. He delivers mail for Mario, Luigi, and the baby Luma. He can be prompted to view all letters previously received.

|align=center|[[Fluffy Bluff Galaxy]], [[Flip-Swap Galaxy]], [[Rightside Down Galaxy]], [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]], [[Bowser's Lava Lair]], [[Flipsville Galaxy]], [[Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker]], [[Battle Belt Galaxy]], [[Rolling Coaster Galaxy]], [[Grandmaster Galaxy]], [[Starship Mario]]

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|align=center|[[Fluffy Bluff Galaxy]], [[Hightail Falls Galaxy]], [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]], [[Clockwork Ruins Galaxy]], [[Starship Mario]]

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|A talking board that calls out to Mario and teaches him how to use the [[Star Ball]].

|align=center|[[Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy]], [[Battle Belt Galaxy]]

|Giant cannons that fire [[Banzai Bill]]s.

|align=center|[[Sky Station Galaxy]], [[Fleet Glide Galaxy]], [[Bowser's Galaxy Generator]]

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|align=center|[[File:SMG2 Bill Blaster.png|100x100px]]<br>'''[[Bill Blaster]]'''

|The source of energy for Starship Mario. It is found in the ship's internal engine room.

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|Posted signs that contain information on actions. [[Boards (characters)#Bill Board|One of them]] is a speaking character.

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==Glitches==

{{main|List of Super Mario Galaxy 2 glitches}}

To perform this glitch, [[Mario]] should ride [[Yoshi]] and perform a [[Flutter Jump]]. When he is almost finished, the player should release {{button|wii|A}} and press {{button|wii|Z}}, then, release {{button|wii|Z}} and hold {{button|wii|A}}, repeating this to gain more height.<ref name=SonOfAGlitch>A+Start (Mar 20, 2015)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss00G5l2XEc ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' Glitches - Son Of A Glitch - Episode 40] ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Pottoww (Jul 5, 2014) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vAGSv3bvZI ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' Glitch - How to Infinite Flutter using Yoshi (Explanation)] ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 6, 2017.</ref> This was discovered by fans very shortly after the game's release. This glitch is known by many fans as "Infinite Fluttering," and has become the most well-known glitch in the game. Using this glitch, players can fight the final boss, [[Bowser]], and also even clear the Perfect Run with [[Yoshi]]. It is also because of this glitch that many other glitches have also been found.

This can also happen if [[Cloud Mario]] jumps immediately after he forms a cloud.<ref name=SonOfAGlitch/>

*''[[Super Mario 64]]'': "[[Slider]]" from this game is used for [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]] and [[Rolling Coaster Galaxy]]. "[[Koopa's Road]]" theme is arranged once again, appearing in several Bowser-themed galaxies. Also, the [[Throwback Galaxy]] is a replica of [[Whomp's Fortress]]; its boss, the [[Whomp King]], is fought there, and an arrangement of "[[Super Mario 64 Main Theme]]" plays there as well. Both games start with Peach sending a letter to Mario involving [[cake]]. Additionally, the "Inside the Castle Walls" theme can be heard when rescuing Peach and the final Grand Star in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. The Rainbow Star theme is an arrangement of "[[Super Star (theme)#Super Mario 64|Powerful Mario]]". Finally, Mario says, "Thank you so much for playing my game!" after the ending credits, just as he did in this game.

*''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'': The [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]] is based on some elements from this game. The main mission of [[Twisty Trials Galaxy]] is a replica of the secret level found in [[Ricco Harbor#Episode 4: The Secret of Ricco Tower|Episode 4]] of [[Ricco Harbor]]. The red and blue flipping platforms return, although they work differently. A few of Yoshi's sound clips are reused from this game. Piantas also return.

==References in later media==

*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'': [[Green Star]]s make an appearance, replacing [[Star Medal]]s from ''Super Mario 3D Land''. [[Fizzlit]]s return, although in a more square-shaped appearance. The final boss themes (and the Meowser defeated fanfare) have portions of the themes for [[Bowser's Galaxy Generator]]. Also, Grumblumps have a similar appearance to [[Rhomp]]s. The Beat Block mechanic returns under the name "Beep Block", and the Beep Block stages return to the "beep-beep-beep-switch" rhythm as in this game with the same tempo as the [[Beat Block Galaxy]] theme as well. There is additionally a level called [[Boss Blitz]], which is in reference to the [[Boss Blitz Galaxy]].

*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'': [[Starship Mario]] appears in the background of the Mario Galaxy stage.

*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'': Gobblegut is used as the base design for a weapon in this game.

*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': Rock Mario, Lubba, and Starship Mario appear as spirits using their artwork from ''Super Mario Galaxy 2''. Also, Melty Monster Galaxy's theme is added to the ''Super Mario'' franchise track list.