Final Thoughts on Super Mario Galaxy 2

Super Mario Galaxy 2 has been completed! This was a great game and I really enjoyed it, even through the most frustrating challenges. The game was well designed overall.

Here's what I liked:

• The music- More excellent music performed by the Super Mario Galaxy Orchestra. Personal favorites include Beat Block, Slipsand, Fleet Glide, Starshine Beach, and Freezy Flake


• Different beginning and ending than Galaxy- I was hoping that the beginning and ending would not be too similar to Galaxy, which was the case


• Same number of missions- This made sure that the game took about the same amount of time


• Green Star Challenge- Unexpected, but better challenge than replaying the game over again with Luigi again


• Interactive credits- I like credits I can interact with better than ones I just have to sit through


• Same controls- This made it very easy to pick up, because I already know how to play from playing Galaxy


• Super Guide/ Cosmic Rosalina- Although I didn't use this feature, it was nice to know that I wouldn't have to give up the game if I couldn't get through a mission


• Yoshi's many appearances


• Completely original galaxies- Beat Block, Flip-Swap, and Boulder Bowl

Pros, Cons, and Improvements over Galaxy:

Pros

• New galaxies


• New music


• New powerups


• Improved Co-Star Mode- Co-Stars can do more and feel more involved with their own character


• Improved Prankster Comet dynamics- Time stops ticking down after you complete the mission


• You can play as Luigi earlier in the game
• Improved boss dynamics- in Galaxy, to beat all but a few bosses, shaking the Wiimote is key. Bosses from King Kaliente to Bowser can be defeated by shaking the Wiimote. In Galaxy 2, there is more variety in the ways to defeat bosses, adding to the challenge

Cons

• Same swimming controls- the swimming controls in the 3D Mario games are not very intuitive and are very frustrating, causing players to swim in circles and get lost
• Same long jump/backflip/ground pound controls- these three moves all involve pressing the (Z) and (A) buttons. If they are not pressed in the correct order, the wrong move will execute, which could cause Mario or Luigi to die, like if they accidently ground pound through a cloud instead of long-jumping


• The Ice Flower and Red Star are not available


• Some planets/ galaxies were taken directly from other games with minimum alteration- Stone Cyclone, Twisty Trials, and Throwback
• Cosmic Clones- About equally annoying as Cosmic Mario / Cosmic Luigi, but more difficult to handle due to the many copies and the potential for damage. It's like watching yourself on tape delay multiple times, versus racing a ghost
• Too many remixes of the trailer theme- I like the song a lot, but it was remixed several times, which became annoying after a while. This is possibly because I watched the trailers/ transmissions a lot and just heard it too much
• Too many remixes of other Mario music- I was hoping for more original music, but there were many remixes, and some music was lifted completely from Galaxy

Was Super Mario Galaxy 2 harder than Super Mario Galaxy?

Game designers said they wanted Super Mario Galaxy 2 to be harder than its prequel. From playing both games, and taking the final two galaxies out of consideration, I found the games to be approximately equally difficult. I did not keep track of how many tries I used in Galaxy, but I remember having particular difficulty with 5 or 6 Stars, which took several tries, possibly into the hundreds. In this respect, I believe that they are equal. But some things made Galaxy 2 easier: the trailers and transmissions. Although they include depictions 0f new and previous features of gameplay. they also provide weak points and strategies to defeat many of the bosses, including Gobblegut, Digga-Leg, and Megahammer. What made the game somewhat harder are the galaxies that regulate your actions and use of the controls, such as Beat Block, and Flip-Swap. Flip-Swap, in particular, controls your ability to spin to save yourself. An ill-timed shake will send you to your doom.

Considering the games in their entirety, Super Mario Galaxy 2 is harder than Super Mario Galaxy. From my experience, this is solely due to the final galaxies. Grand Finale Galaxy is nothing like Grandmaster Galaxy. In Grand Finale, the game designers seem to say "Thanks for playing the game all the way through. As a reward, we're giving you a simple Purple Coin mission as a cool-down and wrap-up to the game." The mission is incredibly simple- they only hide one coin from you (which isn't difficult to find) and everything else is laid out clearly. There are no enemies and you couldn't die if you tried. In Grandmaster, the designers seem to say, "We want you to die. We want you to die a lot." They seem to be channeling The Chimp, in that they want to enjoy your frustrationg more.

Overall, this was an enjoyable game and I highly recommend it. What game will I play next? Just wait and see!

Grandmaster Galaxy - The Perfect Run

The master computer is monitoring all elements of the launch. Roll that beautiful footage! Luma multiplayer go! - Transmission 5
Welcome Back to the Galaxy!

This is it! The last Star! It is also my worst performance. It's a Daredevil Run of The Ultimate Test. Personally, I would have preferred a Green Star, Purple Coin, or Cosmic Clone mission over a Daredevil mission. There are a few changes from The Ultimate Test:

• Goombas in the first planet are now green birds, so you can't touch them.
• No midgates.
• There is one 1-up where the Comet Medal was.
• There is Galaxy music playing throughout- Gusty Garden in areas 1-3, 4-5 has Good Egg, and the 6 has Bowser's Galaxy Reactor

I died 332 times during the mission. The worst part is that you have to start the level all over again. Cosmic Rosalina does not show up. Trust me, I played this level over 100 times in one session and she didn't show up once. After about 150 tries, I had to ignore my pride, and take on a Co-Star. After seeing what a Co-Star can do, I realized I should have taken one on earlier to make my life easier. They don't make this mission extremely easy, because I kept dying over 100 more times. I used about 8 Co-Stars, coopting Archive staff members Doug and Joe, as well as other visitors to the Archive who were waiting to play videogames. I ultimately got the Star with John as my Co-Star. With his help, I got it in 10 tries. Thanks to everyone who helped me.

Co-Stars are invaluable in the 6th area, because they can knock down the Hammer and Boomerang Bros. If the enemies are near the edge, they can knock them off the platforms and you don't have to deal with them. After taking out the Boomerang Bros., the Star does not appear, but a Launch Star does. When you launch you launch to the connection the Gate planet from Galaxy. The Observatory music plays. Rosalina stands on the planet, and near her, the Star hovers. You can't go into the house. After all I went through to get this Star, I didn't want to risk falling and dying by checking the underside of the planet. Rosalina says "Mario... So you were the one who collected all of the scattered stars... I want to thank you... Your deeds will live on in the memory of the cosmos... May the stars shine down on you..." I jumped to get the last Star.

Star Get #242, Galaxy Complete!, 953 Star Bits, 11 Lives

A message has been sent to the Wii Message Board.

Interlude

Mario lands back on the deck of the S.S. Mario.

Lubba- "Chee?" Well, I'll be... All your hard work has brought the lady of the shooting stars right to our own little ship! "Chee?" Feels like forever since we've seen each other. But she hasn't changed!

Lubba draws our attention to Rosalina standing next to him on the green patch on the deck.

Rosalina- "Oh!" I want to give you my thanks.

That's it. She doesn't give you anything but her thanks. This is another violation of the reward principle. Oh, well. It's over! It's finally over! Thanks to everyone who helped me. After defeating the Boomerang Bros. I shook John's hand vigorously and he says I nearly broke it, which is untrue. I was extremely happy that I beat this game. What shall I play next?

Grandmaster Galaxy - The Ultimate Test

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
The map icon for this galaxy is a trophy that chimes when S.S. Mario is nearby. With a title like "The Ultimate Test", you know you're in for a challenge. Make no mistake: this is not Grand Finale Galaxy from Galaxy. This is no cakewalk. We have to go through six planets to the Star.
The first planet is a 2D area with Swing Flowers, Paragoombas, Bullet Bills, and bombs. Yoshi Star music plays. Green Toad is there when we land, saying "YOSHIIIIII!" Next to him, is a Yoshi egg, so break open the shell and swing to the other side. There are only three platforms to stand on. Timing is important and it is a bad idea in some areas to swing backwards, because you'll swing into a bomb or a Goomba. At the end, there is a Launch Star above a flagpole. You can either ditch Yoshi or hover up to the Launch Star, but I didn't figure that out until the last Star.
The next planet is a 5x5 flipswitch planet with lasers taking up 4 of the squares. The background is an 8-bit Mario/ Fire Luigi/ block background. I went around the square, then cleared the five in the middle, which should be done with care because all four lasers will fire at you. After clearing all of the flipswitches, a Launch Star appears, back where you landed.
The next planet is another 2D area. This area has a midgate. The music changes to Sky Station music. Blue Toad says "Move along now. Nothing to see here. I'm on CLOUD control! Haha! Get it? Instead of "crowd", I said... Aww, never mind. Wow, tough galaxy..." Yes, it is a tough galaxy. Nearby is a Cloud Flower and fans, as well as an electric fence maze. Once you get used to it, you can do some pretty awesome acrobatics in this level. There are no enemies here to worry about. There are several Cloud Flowers so you can recharge. Hitting an electric fence is instant death, so be careful. If you time your jumps carefully, you can launch with 3 clouds for the next area.
This is where things became really challenging for me. There is another midgate here. We find Yellow and Red Toad sleeping nearby. Red Toad says "Zzz.. exploration... zzz.." and Yellow Toad says "Zzz... Star Bits... zzz..." Past them, are some disappearing green platforms to Flip-Swap platforms and spiked lasers that make laser rings. There are also Octopi that make coconuts/ fire rocks aimed for you. Past four lasers is the Launch Star.
The next area has moving electric fences. Some are over giant blocks that are your platforms. Pink Toad is there, who says "I get to see Mario/ Luigi at work! Whoa..."After the blocks, we have to use the Pull Star the rest of the way, dealing with moving electric fences and Paragoombas. Towards the end, there is a stationary electric fence, and a Pull Star near by. Just sling past the Paragoomba and sling back over to the platform near the Launch Star, using the Pull Star over the platform.
The next area, the last area, is where the nightmare truly begins. The music switches over to Bowser's Galaxy Generator. It's crawling with Hammer Bros. and 3 Boomerang Bros. There are also flipping platforms. Towards the end, off the right edge of one of the platforms, is the last Comet Medal. After fighting and dodging my way through, I was surprised to find that after taking out all of the Boomerang Bros., the Star appeared. Phew! (You don't have to beat any of the Hammer Bros.)
This is undeniably a difficult level. You may want to consider getting a Co-Star to make your life easier. I didn't use a Co-Star, so I died 68 times. On the next Take, I got the Medal, beat all of the Boomerang Bros., and the Star appeared.
Star Get #241, 49 Comet Medals, 9561 Star Bits, 2732 Coins, 19 Lives
After getting this Star, nothing happens. If you talk to Lubba after this Star, he'll say "I wonder what happens when you get 9,999 Star Bits? Something nice, I bet!"
As you can see, I've been keeping track of how many Star Bits. Due to depositing some Star Bits much earlier in the game, I have more than enough to max out my account. I put in the amount needed to reach 9999 and Banktoad gives us a 1-up and says "Unbelievable! So many (Star Bits)! I can't even hold onto any more for you... What to do..." And nothing happens. Until you step on the launch pad, that is. Then we see the Prankster Comet icon over Grand Master Galaxy. It's time to get the very last Star!

Flip-Out Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This is the last Green Star! Unfortunately, I had a hard time with it. This Green Star is special: it is the only one out of 120 that takes place in a Prankster Comet mission. (None of them take place in hidden Star missions.) This Star is very close to the Power Star, between 2 of the ledges. This took me a long time to get, partly due to the fact that it took me a while to figure out where to jump from to get the Star. Also complicating matters are the Cosmic Clones. I died 98 times, from being knocked off the level, by Clones, spikes, bad jumps, and spiders. Sometimes, I made it up to the Power Star and tried to fall on the Star from up there, but I missed every time I tried. On Take 99, I got the Star by lining Luigi up with the Star while wall-jumping up the ledges and just wall-jumped and spun. Beware of Clones coming after you, because they will knock you off if they touch you. If I had known this earlier, it probably wouldn't have taken me so many tries. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #120!
Star Get #240, Galaxy Complete!, 9545 Star Bits, 23 Lives
The Green Star Challenge is complete! That was an interesting trip and twist. It's time to finish the last two Stars! After getting Green Star #120, the faceship can now advance to the final Galaxy! The final challenge awaits! Let's finish this!

Stone Cyclone Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This was a difficult Star for me to get and it was one of my worst performances, but the worst is still yet to come, and there are only three other Stars after this. I died several times, notably by either falling off the planet or being crushed by a Tox Box. To make an extremely long post short, I died 110 times trying to get this Star. This Star can't be reach by long-jumping or backflipping, so I tried to slow down time and jump off of a Tox Box to get it. I was ultimately successful after many tries. I got a 1-up and walked up the Tox Box when time slowed down. I jumped to get the Star while time was still slowed down. There may be an easier way to do this. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #119!
Star Get #239, Galaxy Complete!, 9525 Star Bits, 15 Lives

Shiverburn Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!

This Star is on the third planet. You can't reach it with regular jumps, because it is high above a cloud. This means that you have to keep a Cloud Suit on through the first 2 planets with a couple of clouds left. The only place to get a Cloud Suit/ more clouds is on the first planet, so you can't take any damage or use up your entire cloud supply. This is like a Daredevil run. This took me 20 Takes. During some of the takes, I returned to the map after losing my Cloud Suit. On Take 20, I reached the cloud, took the 1-up, and backflipped, used a cloud, backflipped again, and spun to get the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 3.
Green Star Get #118!
Star Get #238, Galaxy Complete!, 8526 Star Bits, 2727 Coins, 25 Lives

Chompworks Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!

This Star caused me a great deal of grief. It's just off the planet you land on, but you have to deal with the Chomp assembly line. To make a long story short, I died a lot of times from being knocked off by Chomps, jumping off accidently, or taking too many hits from Chomps. All told, I died 59 times. On Take 51, I came up with a new strategy to jump around the Chomps instead of over them. I jumped back (towards the camera) and spun to land back on the assembly line to dodge the Chomps. This worked well on Take 60, where I also hung onto the edge of the assembly line and climbed back up when the Chomp passed. I spun twice to dodge each Chomp, got on the assembly line, quickly lined up Luigi for the jump, then long-jumped and spun to the Star. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #117!
Star Get #237, Galaxy Complete!, 8448 Star Bits, 10 Lives

Melty Monster Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This green Star is found in A Stroll Down Rolling Lane. This is just great: I have to find a Green Star in a mission I had a ton of trouble with. I got the Rock Shroom and launched to the midgate. I died because I went between the bumper barriers. I'm off to a great start.
Take 2- I saw the Green Star to the right of the 2nd bumper of the path right before the Star. I got a 1-up, but missed the Green Star and instead got the original Power Star. Are you kidding me? I struggled to get this Star earlier, but got it on my 2nd Take?
Takes 3-17 - I missed the Star or rolled off before I got near it. I got 1-ups in nearly every Take, but gave up after Take 4 to pursue other Stars.
Take 18- On the last planet before the Power Star, I turned after hitting the first bumper and did not hit the second, which is critical to getting the Star. You won't be able to turn in time to get the Star if you hit the second bumper. I also got a 1-up and a 100 Star Bit 1-up. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #116!
Star Get #236, Galaxy Complete!, 8433 Star Bits, 2726 Coins, 20 Lives
We're almost done with the Green Star Challenge! The next few Stars gave me a lot of difficulty, but I got through them in one game session, leaving me with the final two Stars to tackle.

Melty Monster Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This is a similar challenge to Shiverburn's Green Star 1. The Star is near the Launch Star over one of the lava planets. At first, I couldn't use the Pulls Stars well and died from the Blaargs.
Take 2- I fell in the lava and died from Blaargs.
Take 3- See Take 2.
Take 4- See Take 2. I almost had it that time.
Take 5- I got a Life Shroom near the lower set of Blaargs and died in the lava.
Take 6- I got the Star this time. I used the top Pull Star to get it, carefully using it to get momentum. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #115!
Star Get #235, 7515 Star Bits, 10 Lives

Shiverburn Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is on the second planet. Due to the lava, I had a difficult time with this level. It took me twelve tries, but I made it to the other side of the second planet by taking a gutsy shortcut- long jump from the first planet and make clouds to the 2nd planet, which will get you to the other side of the planet where the Star is. It's to the left of the rock with the 1-up and it's right by the lava wall. I walked on the rocks and jumped to get the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #114!
Star Get #234, 7499 Star Bits, 2728 Coins, 2 Lives

Space Storm Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is a little tricky to get. It's high above the first Launch Star, so high, that you must use the Pull Stars creatively to get it. I missed it twice and gave up before getting it. After being hit by an Amp, and trying to get the Star several times unsuccessfully, I used the top right point Pull Star (if you view the moving Pull Stars as star or pentagon shaped), then the top Pull Star to reach the Star. There is some timing involved with using the Pull Stars. You shouldn't hold onto them the entire time, so you can sling yourself past them. If you time it right, you'll be able to go farther. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #113!
Star Get #233, Galaxy Complete!, 7431 Star Bits, 2723 Coins, 2 Lives

Stone Cyclone Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is easier to get than Green Star 1. I got a 1-up and skipped the first Star and saw one over the black hole on the near the Power Star. I missed the Star when I long-jumped. I gave up to pursue other Stars.
Take 2- I took a hit from an Octoomba and died from a bad jump.
Take 3- I walked off the planet.
Take 4- I got a 1-up and was crushed by a Tox Box.
Take 5- I got a 1-up and missed the Star.
Take 6- I got a 1-up and long-jumped from the corner next to a time-freezing switch to the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #112!
Star Get #232, 7426 Star Bits, 9 Lives

Boo Moon Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star took me a long time to find, and a while to locate. It is easy to miss, because after you launch from the first planet, you can no longer control the camera to look around. However, it is visible immediately after landing. It is too high to reach immediately. It took me a while, but I figured out how to get it by thinking about the planet like a house and that the Star is on the ceiling. The Star is accessible once the planet flips up 90 degrees twice, because the first flip forms the wall and the second, the ceiling. While riding the snake platform to the hidden Star, before you reach it, long jump and spin to the green Star. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #111!
Star Get #231, Galaxy Complete!, 7333 Star Bits, 2722 Coins, 21 Lives

Space Storm Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is near Topman Tower. When I landed at the base of the Tower, I hit the switch to get rid of the fence. I slowed time down because I heard the Star, but missed it. I climbed higher on the Tower and saw the Star far out from the Tower, with one of the water blasters aimin right for it. It's the fourth one on the right when looking at them while on the base. I let the water bubble carry me to the Star. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #110!
Star Get #230, 7243 Star Bits, 2721 Coins, 8 Lives

Space Storm Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is on Topman's Tower I saw the Star above one of the fences, so I backflipped and spun from the middle panel onto the fence, walked up the fence, and jumped to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #109!
Star Get #229, 7217 Star Bits, 2716 Coins, 8 Lives

Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This one was a little hard to find. I tripped the midgate after hitting a firebar and a Podoboo. I heard the Star while I was in the water. I tripped the midgate and got 2 1-ups. I took some damage, got another 1-up, but realized that I missed the Star, so I left to pursue other Stars.
Take 2- I tripped the midgate, took damage from lava and Podoboos. I got 2 1-ups and tripped the next midgate. I got another 1-up and found the Star over the item block near the water. I jumped on the block and backflipped and spun to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #108!
Star Get #228, Galaxy Complete!, 7197 Star Bits, 2715 Coins, 8 Lives

Chompworks Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star can be annoying to get. I launched to the midgate and got a 1-up. I died from the lava after being knocked in by Chomps. I gave up to pursue other Stars.
Take 2- I missed the Launch Star due to a bad spring jump.
Take 3- I launched to the midgate and got a 1-up. A Chomp knocked me into the lava, but I made it to the Launch Star. I tripped the midgate with only one health bar remaining. I saw the Star above the right turret. I went up the second moving platform and spring-jumped to the right ontothe turret, then spring-jumped to the Star, which can be a little tricky to line up. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #107!
Star Get #227, 7182 Star Bits, 2700 Coins, 5 Lives

Chompworks Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This is an easier Star to get than Green Star 1. After spinning my wheels trying to get Green Star 1, I decided to go further and see if I could find anything. I launched twice and saw the Star on the roof. I backflipped, spun, wall-jumped, and spun up to the roof to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #106!
Star Get #226, 2098 Star Bits, 2696 Coins, 4 Lives

Wild Glide Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This one can be a little difficult to find because it is easily overlooked and if you pass over it, you won't hear the tell-tale chime. I took hits and reached the goal, where it clearly was not.
Take 2- I missed the Star, took a hit and gave up to pursue other Stars.
Take 3- I hit a tree and died.
Take 4- I missed the Star and returned to the map.
Take 5- I thought I heard the Star in the lowest hole in a rock formation and returned to the map.
Take 6- I missed the Star, but it was where I thought it was.
Take 7- I flew into the Star, in front of the rock formation. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #105!
Star Get #225, Galaxy Complete!, 10 Lives

Bowser's Galaxy Generator - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This one is much farther into the galaxy. I got a Life Shroom, hit a firebar, took a hit from a hammer and to the Floaty Fluff to the area with the drill. I tripped the midgate and took a hit from a Banzai Bill. I got a 1-up and launched to the midgate. I then lost my Shroom to Bullet Bills and got a Cloud Suit. I took more hits and launched to the midgate. I took a hit from a Magikoopa and saw the Star by the turrets. It's out in the open, but I missed it with a long jump.
Take 2- I took a hit from a Magikoopa and got Yoshi. With Yoshi, I hovered to the Star. This is a Type 2, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #104!
Star Get #224, Galaxy Complete!, 7021 Star Bits, 2673 Coins, 18 Lives
I got 14 Stars this session and I'm making good progress. I should finish the challenge soon.

Bowser's Galaxy Generator - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I got a Life Shroom and launched. I took a hit from a hammer and fell off the Floaty Fluff. I fell in the lava too many times and died. While in the lava, I heard the Star.
Take 2- I got a Life Shroom and fell off the planet because I missed the Launch Star.
Take 3- I got a Life Shroom and found the Star in the lower right corner of the lava, somewhat towards the front using the Floaty Fluff. I fell on the Star with to get it. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #103!
Star Get #223, 6990 Star Bits, 2669 Coins, 18 Lives

Slimy Spring Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I reached the Launch Star after the Urchins. I heard the Star, so I fell out of the Launch Star onto the ledge. On one side is a 1-up and on the other is the Star. Just walk to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #102!
Star Get #222, Galaxy Complete!, 6989 Star Bits, 2666 Coins, 20 Lives

Slimy Spring Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I heard a Star near the tubeworms in the cutscenes. I got a 1-up from the green pipe and dove in. I found the Star behind the rock column and steered into with a shell. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #101!
Star Get #221, 6980 Star Bits, 2654 Coins, 19 Lives

Battle Belt Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is over the last cage in the galaxy- on the Silver Chomp planet. I got a 1-up and took damage from Boos, an Ice Demon, and a fly. I backflipped to get the Star. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #100!
Star Get #220, Galaxy Complete!, 6929 Star Bits, 2646 Coins, 18 Lives
One hundred down, 40 to go! We're making some serious progress. The game's almost over!

Battle Belt Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is on the planet with the Monty Moles. I got a 1-up, and took 2 hits from Pumpkin Goombas. It's also on top of the cage. (All of the Green Stars in this Galaxy are on top of cages, so don't kill the enemies on the planet of the Star you want to get.) I backflipped and spun from the cage to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #99!
Star Get #219, 6889 Star Bits, 2620 Coins, 17 Lives

Battle Belt Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I heard a Star near the pumpkin planet. I slung to the pumpking planet, taking hits from a lava demon and an urchin, and got a 1-up. I saw the Star above the cage and backflipped and spun to the Star. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #98!
Star Get #218, 6860 Star Bits, 2600 Coins, 16 Lives

Throwback Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is far out from the mid-level clouds where a Silver Star is. I took 2 hits from a Paragoomba and got the Cloud Suit. Unfortunately, I didn't line my cloud path up correctly and missed the Star and fell in. I jumped off the clouds nearest the Paragoomba.
Take 2- I long-jumped from the middle cloud and made clouds to the Star and got it. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #97!
Star Get #217, Galaxy Complete!, 6826 Star Bits, 2587 Coins, 14 Lives

Throwback Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!

This one is much closer. I took a hit from a Piranha Plant and heard the Star near the Thwomps. I got a 3-up from musical notes and hear the Star near the bonus area and the black hole. In the 3rd gap between the pushing walls, I saw the glow and fell onto the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.

Green Star Get #96!

Star Get #216, 6727 Star Bits, 2581 Coins, 15 Lives

Throwback Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I saw a Star at the top of the planet in the cutscenes. I reached the top of the planet and tripped the midgate. I tried to lure the Whomp nearby so I could get the Star. It's too high to get from jumping. I was crushed by the Whomp.
Take 2- I rode on top of the Whomp's head by wall-jumping off and landing on the head. I jumped to the Star. This is a Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #95!
Star Get #215, 6716 Star Bits, 12 Lives

Flash Black Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's time to get that last green Star in this galaxy! I got Yoshi and a 1-up. I hit the bomb near the Star, got off Yoshi, long-jumped to the wall, wall-jumped and spun to the Star. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #94!
Star Get #214, Galaxy Complete!, 6663 Star Bits, 2554 Coins, 13 Lives

Clockwork Ruins Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is at the end of the galaxy. I launched to the 2nd midgate, got a 1-up, and was crushed by a gear.
Take 2- I got another 1-up and saw the Star near the Power Star. I pounded the switch to make the gears appear, but I missed the Star and fell off. The Star is past the Power Star, so you can't reach it by swinging from the pegs.
Take 3- I got a 1-up, a 1-up from the coins in the green pipe, and missed the Star.
Take 4- I got a 1-up, hit an Octoomba, missed the Star, but fortunately landed back on the planet. I missed the Star another 3 times, but survived each one. On my fifth try, I lined myself up while standing on the gear, and jumped and spun to get it. This is a Type 2, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #93!
Star Get #213, Galaxy Complete!, 6638 Star Bits, 2548 Coins, 12 Lives

Clockwork Ruins Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is further into the galaxy. I took two hits from Octoombas and launched to the midgate. I heard the Star on the 2nd planet and get the Life Shroom. As I climbed up the planet, I found the Star on the outer edge of the planet on the upper right side. I switched gravity and took hit from a Goomba. I rode the remaining moving platforms to platforms level with the edge, long-jumped to the edge, walked to the Star, and jumped to get it. This is a Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #92!
Star Get #212, 6548 Star Bits, 2529 Coins, 10 Lives

Clockwork Ruins Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's going to be interesting getting Stars while dealing with the rotating gears. I saw a Star above a gear. I took 2 hits from Blue Octoombas and fell off at the gear with the Star.
Take 2- I took a hit from an Octoomba, got on the gear, and backflipped and spun to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #91!
Star Get #211, 6542 Star Bits, 2522 Coins, 10 Lives

Flash Black Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I heard a Star near the top of the house. I took hits from a Goomba and a bomb. A Star is in the top right above a bomb. I missed this Star and accidently launched to the midgate. Oh, well. There is a Star here. I hear the Star near the Power Star and fell off the edge before the Star platform to get it. This is a Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #90!
Star Get #210, 6533 Star Bits, 2521 Coins, 11 Lives
Here's where things start slowing down. I only got 10 Stars in this game session. They're getting harder.

Melty Monster Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We have to find 3 green Stars in this land full of lava and awesome music. I found the first Star near the Launch Star, but I didn't use the Pull Stars well, hit some Blaargs. and died.
Take 2- I hit the Blaargs and died in the lava.
Take 3- See Take 2.
Take 4- See Take 2. I almost had it this time.
Take 5- I got a Life Shroom and lost it. I launched and tripped the midgate, hit a Podoboo, and fell in the lava.
Take 6- I see the Star towards the back of the wavepool planet. I touched the lava twice, got another Life Shroom, tripped the midgate and used a tornado and spun to the Star. This is a Type 2, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #89!
Star Get #209, 6426 Star Bits, 2507 Coins, 10 Lives

Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is farther into the galaxy. I got a 1-up from hitting the bull's eye, but took two hits from boomerangs. After tripping the midgate, I saw the Star to the left while in the cannon. I aimed for it and got it. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #88!
Star Get #208, Galaxy Complete!, 6370 Star Bits, 2504 Coins, 15 Lives

Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I heard a Star near the rotating platforms in the cutscenes. I took a hit from a Bullet Bill and got a 1-up from the die. I hit a purple enemy and another Bullet Bill and made it into the cannon. I saw the Star above the bull's eye, aimed for it and got it. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #87!
Star Get #207, 6369 Star Bits, 2500 Coins, 14 Lives

Flip-Out Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is much easier to get than Green Star 2. I saw the Star off the edge of the planet you land on. I wall-jumped between the red and blue ledges and land on top of them. (One of them should be covered, so you can walk on it once you're done jumping.) I walked to the 1-up up there and fell off the planet and missed the Star.
Take 2- I got the 1-up and fell and got the Star. This is a Type 2, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #86!
Star Get #206, 6362 Star Bits, 4 Lives

Boss Blitz Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is easy to get, but I had trouble with Major Burrows. I got a Life Shroom and took five hits from Major Burrows, but lost the Life Shroom to a red spiky plant. I launched to Bouldergeist's planet and bought another Life Shroom, which was a bad idea, because I saw a glow on the edge of the planet. I took a hit from a rock, and jumped off the planet to get. It's just off the edge, so don't jump too far. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #85!
Star Get #205, Galaxy Complete!, 6358 Star Bits, 2496 Coins, 3 Lives

Boss Blitz Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I saw a Star on Major Burrows's planet in the cutscenes. I beat Dino Piranha, got a Life Shroom, took a hit from fire, and beat King Kaliente. I launched to Major Burrows's planet and jumped to get the Star. It's right next to the tree. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #84!
Star Get #204, 6319 Star Bits, 3 Lives

Rolling Coaster Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's time to get the first green Star in this Galaxy! I got a 1-up and then jumped off the edge of the hill to get. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #83!
Star Get #203, Galaxy Complete!, 6265 Star Bits, 2491 Coins, 9 Lives

Rolling Coaster Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's time to look for more green Stars while rolling on a Star Ball. On my first try, I was knocked off by Bob-ombs.
Take 2- I saw the first Star on the easy course. This is good. It's above the first hill, but I missed it, so I continued to find the second. It's just off the edge just before the green area. I jumped off the track, but missed it.
Take 3- I missed both and rolled off at the 2nd Star.
Take 4- See Take 3.
Take 5- I rolled off before the second jump.
Take 5- I rolled into the 2nd Star. Don't jump to get it. This is a Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #82!
Star Get #202, 6259 Star Bits, 2465 Coins, 8 Lives

Twisty Trials Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I saw the Star past the 1-up, which I got, as well as the Cloud Suit. I saved myself 3 times, so I had to recharge my cloud supply. I got another 1-up, used up all of my clouds, and fell off.
Take 2- I got the Cloud Suit and a 100 Star Bit 1-up. I long-jumped from the rotating block pointing toward the back right corner and made clouds to get the Star. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #81!
Star Get #201, Galaxy Complete!, 6242 Star Bits, 13 Lives

Twisty Trials Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's time to find Stars while negotiating rotating blocks! I heard a Star near the 1-up. I saw a Star out in space to the right. I jumped out with clouds to get it. This is a Star of all Types!
Green Star Get #80!
Star Get #200, 6098 Star Bits, 21 Lives
This was a great session. I have 200 Stars total and got 23 in this session! I'm almost done writing about this game. I've already started the next one, so I can start writing about it immediately.

Mario Squared Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's time to find the last Star on 8-bit Mario! This one is also hidden under a green tile. After taking a hit from a laser, I saw a glow near the higher hand. It's under the tile on the left edge in the middle row. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #79!
Star Get #199, Galaxy Complete!, 6074 Star Bits, 21 Lives

Mario Squared Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
In the opening cutscenes, I heard a Star near the lower hand on 8-bit Mario. I found a Star under a green disappearing tile. You can see the shine and hear it if you get close. It is under the rightmost tile "under" the hat. Just stand on the tile and let it disappear, and fall to the Star. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #78!
Star Get #198, 6036 Star Bits, 21 Lives

Shiverburn Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This is an interesting Star. I went through and froze the planet. I took a hit from the laser before getting a Life Shroom and a 1-up. I hear the Star nearby and see it in the volcano. You need to freeze the planet because the volcano is erupting when you start. I long jumped to the volcano and made clouds to reach it. This is a Type 1 Star. Be careful, the volcano top is small, so you can't move too far on it.
Green Star Get #77!
Star Get #197, 5994 Star Bits, 2418 Coins, 20 Lives

Fleet Glide Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's time to find the 2nd Star. Thankfully, there are only 2 in this galaxy. I hit the wall twice, but found the Star behind the 1st falling purple column. I missed the Star and the door closed, so I hit it and died.
Take 2- I got a Life Shroom and hit the wall.
Take 3- I got a Life Shroom, hit the wall, and died from a Thwomp.
Take 4- I hit a wall.
Take 5- I got a Life Shroom, missed the Star and hit the floor.
Take 6- See Take 2-
Take 7- See Take 4.
Take 8- I missed the Star and hit the wall.
Take 9- I took a lot of hits, missed the Star, and hit the grate.
Take 10- I hit the wall, but steered into the Star. This is a Type 1.
Green Star Get #76!
Star Get #196, Galaxy Complete!, 5960 Star Bits, 2416 Coins, 19 Lives

Fleet Glide Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's time to search for green Stars in a rocket that's falling apart while dangling from the talons of a bird. I heard the Star from the platform, but couldn't see it, so I passed over it, looking for it, I took a lot of hits and hit the wall and died.
Take 2- I touched the lava, got a Life Shroom, hit a bat, and died from a Thwomp.
Take 3- I dove into the lava. I saw the Star, but couldn't get it.
Take 4- I got the Star this time by diving straight down when I started. Have the Wiimote pointed down from the beginning without tilting. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #75!
Star Get #195, 5911 Star Bits, 27 Lives

Boo Moon Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This was a little more difficult to get. I took 2 hits from Boos and launched. I heard the Star, but it's not near the musical notes. I got 3-up, but fell in the goop.
Take 2- I was looking for the Star I heard, but fell in the goop.
Take 3- I fell in the goop.
Take 4- I got 3-up and fell in the goop.
Take 5- I got 3-up and found the Star over the pop-up area. While trying to get the Star, I jumped off.
Take 6- See Take 4.
Take 7- I got 3-up and launched twice to the pop-up area. This may take a few tries, but to get the Star, climb on top of the roof and long jump towards the Star and spin. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #74!
Star Get #194, 5894 Star Bits, 2415 Coins, 30 Lives

Boo Moon Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I saw a Star near the pop-up area, but this Star is much closer. I landed back in the dark corridor and took a hit from a Boo before a launch. I saw a Star near the moon. I tripped the midgate, got 3-up from the musical notes, but fell in the goop.
Take 2- I got 3-up and fell in the goop.
Take 3- See Take 2.
Take 4- I got 3-up and launched to the moon. Since the moon tilts, I walked to the right, then quickly to the left so the gap opens up on the left side of the screen. I jumped off the moon and spun to get the Star. This is a Type 2, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #73!
Star Get #193, 5835 Star Bits, 2414 Coins, 21 Lives

Upside Dizzy Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
After I got a Life Shroom, I found Green Star 2 near Green Star 1 on the right. I took the moving pink gravity patch on the top, and then wall-jumped to get it. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #72!
Star get #192, Galaxy Complete!, 5754 Star Bits, 2413 Coins, 12 Lives

Upside Dizzy Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
After entering the warp pipe into the galaxy, I heard the Star near the pipe. I saw it near the small pink gravity patch in the left corner. I got into the patch to get the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #71!
Star Get #191, 5742 Star Bits, 2394 Coins, 11 Lives

Slipsand Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I thought that I'd be looking for this Star in the Sandy Sea, but it's in the first mission like the first 2. To save space, this took 4 tries. The Star is on the right side of the slide past Green Star 2, so I just slid into it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #70!
Star Get #190, Galaxy Complete, 5740 Star Bits, 11 Lives

Slipsand Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
After taking damage from fire, I got a 1-up from lighting the torches and was squished by the moving blocks.
Take 2- I took more hits from fire, but was knocked off the planet by a bomb.
Take 3- See Take 1.
Take 4- I got a 1-up, took a lot of damage, made it to the midgate, and saw the Star on the left side of the large sand slide. Unfortunately, I missed the Star and fell off the slide.
Takes 5-6 - I missed the Star and fell off.
Take 7- I finally slid into the Star. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #69!
Star Get #189, 5636 Star Bits, 1 Life

Slipsand Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I go back to the desert with great music to search for green Stars! After taking hits from fire and getting a 1-up from lighting the torchers, I heard the Star nearby, but walked off the planet.
Take 2- Once I got to the end of the planet, I found the Star in the middle of the waterfall of sand. I walked off facing the camera to get. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #68!
Star Get #188, 5595 Star Bits, 2380 Coins, 4 Lives

Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
In the opening cutscenes, I see one before the 2D area. I took a hit from a firebar. I saw the Star on a pillar, so I backflipped and spun onto the pillar, and jumped to get the Star. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #67!
Star Get #187, 5578 Star Bits, 2379 Coins, 2 Lives
We're over halfway done with the Green Star Challenge and over three-fourths done with the game. We're moving pretty quickly, and the backlog is under 100 Stars.

Starshine Beach Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star will take some time to get. The Star is high above the floating gourd with the spring. This Star is in the 2nd mission, so there's no Yoshi. I dove underwater to reach the top of the big tower and flipped the switch to make the Cloud Flower appear. After getting the Cloud Suit, I took a leaf boat to the gourd, used the spring, and made clouds to reach the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #66!
Star Get #186, Galaxy Complete!, 5577 Star Bits, 2378 Coins, 12 Lives

Starshine Beach Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is a little more difficult to get. I took a hit from a water strider. I saw the Star near the big tower, but since this is the first mission, I can't go to the top of the tower and walk off to get it. I got a 3-up from the green pipe, took 2 hits from a crab, and a hit from a water strider. I tried using the Dash Pepper, but Yoshi can't jump enough. It took several tries, but used the Blimp Fruit to hover over to the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #65!
Star Get #185, 5533 Star Bits, 2377 Coins, 12 Lives

Starshine Beach Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's time to go back to the galaxy of Piantas! The first Star is on top of the tree with the item block. Just backflip and spin to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #64!
Star Get #184, 5471 Star Bits, 9 Lives

Honeyhop Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I took a hit from a green bird and used Floaty Fluff to get to the midgate. I reached the top of the planet, and with the Bee Suit, had Luigi climb onto the Queen, jump and fly to the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star. That was easy!
Green Star Get #63!
Star Get #183, Galaxy Complete!, 5454 Star Bits, 2309 Coins, 9 Lives

Honeyhop Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
In the cutscenes, I see the Star in front of the Queen Bee. I got a Bee Suit and a 1-up. I heard the Star near the water blaster. I took a hit from a green bird and fell off the planet trying to find the Star. I thought the Star was around the rock near the Floaty Fluff, but when I went there, I fell off.
Take 2- I fell off.
Take 3- See Take 2.
Take 4- I got a 1-up and found the Star behind the red balloon using Floaty Fluff. This is a Type 1, Type 2.
Green Star Get #62!
Star Get #182, 5444 Star Bits, 9 Lives

Flipsville Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This is a tricky Star. I launched to the midgate, took 4 hits from Chomps, got a Life Shroom and tripped the next midgate. I fell off due to a bad backflip.
Take 2- I took a hit from a Dozer and heard the Star past the moving grates. The Star is floating in space high above the planet near 2 Dozers. I took a hit from a Dozer and went to the other side of the planet because a backflip and a spin was not enough. I went to the corner near the Star and jumped off and missed the Star.
Take 3- I missed the Star again.
Take 4- I hit a spike while on the grates, and missed again.
Take 5- See Take 3.
Take 6- See Take 3. I had one life left, so left to get more lives.
Take 7- I got back to where I was after getting a Life Shroom and taking a hit from a Chomp. I missed the Star again.
Take 8- I got the Star by falling off just to the left of the corner. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #61!
Star Get #181, Galaxy Complete!, 5430 Star Bits, 2301 Coins, 10 Lives

Flipsville Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is a little more difficult to get. I took a hit from a Dozer and luanched to the midgate. I see the Star on the roof. I took 2 hits from Chomps and got a Life Shroom. I backflipped and spun onto the roof, and slid to get the Star.
Green Star Get #60!
Star Get #180, 5414 Star Bits, 2286 Coins, 7 Lives

Flipsville Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I see a shine near the house and hear it. I then see it on the "roof" of the house. I get onto the roof after going through the house. I walk out on the edge to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #59!
Star Get #179, 2277 Coins, 7 Lives

Supermassive Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I got a 1-up and tripped the midgate and launched. I see the Star over the Koopa planet and died from the Koopa.
Take 2- I died from the Koopa.
Take 3- I died from a Thwomp. I gave up.
Take 4- I returned to the galaxy, got a 1-up, tripped the midgate, and launched. I took a hit from a Koopa. To get the Star, do not get the drill. I backflipped and spun to the Star. If you have the skill, jump off the Koopa. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #58!
Star Get #178, Galaxy Complete!, 5410 Star Bits, 2274 Coins, 7 Lives

Supermassive Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is under a block with the Thwomps. I missed the long jump and died.
Take 2- I missed the long jump again.
Take 3- I got a 1-up and missed the Star when I walked off the block.
Take 4- I got a 1-up, then fell off the front edge of the block and spun to get the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #57!
Star Get #177, 5367 Star Bits, 2272 Coins, 4 Lives

Supermassive Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
When I landed in the galaxy, I saw a Star by the Thwomps. It only looked like it was by the Thwomps, but it's much closer. I backflipped and spun off the giant coin to get it. This is a Type 1 Star. That was easy.
Green Star Get #56!
Star Get #176, 5320 Star Bits, 2270 Coins, 5 Lives

Sweet Mystery Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
After wandering further into the galaxy, I see the Star above a pretzel. I tripped the midgate by the Comet Medal, and jump off the platform with the Comet Medal to get it. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #55!
Star Get #175, Galaxy Complete!, 5309 Star Bits, 2269 Coins, 5 Lives

Sweet Mystery Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This should be an interesting mission, with the Bulb Berry and the soothing music. In the cutscenes, I hear a Star near the disappearing green platforms. I see a Star pas the first candy bars and the midgate. It's underneath the path, so I got Yoshi and walked over it while the Bulb Berry was active. I fell on it when the Bulb Berry ran out. It is under a chocolate corner. This is a Star of all types.
Green Star Get #54!
Star Get #174, 5250 Star Bits, 2268 Coins, 5 Lives

Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This should be a little easier to get. I took a hit from a purple enemy and a bb and died.
Take 2- After killing a Rocky Wrench, I jumped off the platform and landed on the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #53!
Star Get #173, Galaxy Complete!, 5212 Star Bits, 2267 Coins, 4 Lives

Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I hear the Star near a glass cage past the airships. I take a hit from the purple sparking enemys, and get Yoshi and destroyed the glass. I took a hit from a Bullet Bill and another Bullet Bill hit the switch that activated the platform, so I had to catch up with it.
Take 2- I was killed by the purple enemies.
Take 3- I took 2 hits from the purple enemies and was knocked off the platform by a bomb. Before I fell off, I heard a Star near the 2nd glass cage.
Take 4- I took 2 hits from the purple enemies, and was knocked off by a Bullet Bill.
Take 5- See Take 4. I saw the Star behind a Rocky Wrench before I was knocked off and missed it.
Take 6- I reached the next area and got a 1-up from the statue. I also got a Life Shroom. I took 2 hits from hammers and found the Star at the end of one of the airships' masts. I got off Yoshi and walked to the end of the mast and fell off.
Take 7- I got a 100 Star Bit 1-up and got the 1-up from the statue. I fell off the mast.
Take 8- I got a 1-up and was knocked off by a bomb.
Take 9- I got a 1-up and a Life Shroom, took a hit from a hammer, and fell off.
Take 10- See Take 8.
Take 11- I got a 1-up, made it to the mast, long-jumped over the mast, then jumped and spun to the Star. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #52!
Star Get #172, 5175 Star Bits, 2263 Coins, 3 Lives

Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I launched twice to the midgate. I rolled off near the Chomp, but saw the Star on the upper left edge of the planet.
Take 2- I missed the Star and rolled off.
Take 3- I rolled and jumped to the Star to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #51!
Star Get #171, Galaxy Complete, 5028 Star Bits, 2262 Coins, 7 Lives

Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It should be interesting trying to get a green Star while rolling on the Star Ball. None of the green Stars are in the ball. I hear the Star near the Silver Chomp in the cutscenes. I launch and get the key to open the launcher. I trip the midgate, and hear the Star nearby. I got a 1-up, but rolled off.
Take 2- I rolled off.
Take 3- I see the Star near the rising platform just off the left edge, but rolled off.
Take 4- I missed the Star and rolled off.
Take 5- See Take 4.
Take 6- I rolled into the Star. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #50!
Star Get #170, 4930 Star Bits, 2258 Coins, 9 Lives

Haunty Halls Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I fell off before I reached the Launch Star. I'm off to a great start.
Take 2- I walked off while the Boos were chasing me.
Take 3- I made it to the Launch Star and launched to the midgate. I slung to the next midgate, and after walking through the corridor, I see the Star over the moving platforms near the Power Star. I jumped to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #49!
Star Get #169, Galaxy Complete, 4882 Star Bits, 2256 Coins, 12 Lives

Haunty Halls Galaxy- Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is a little difficult to get. After launching, I hear the Star and see it over the platforms that move between dark matter. Unfortunately, I didn't find the shadow and made it to the other side and tripped the midgate. I tried to go back, but I fell off. The platforms are not designed so you can go backwards.
Take 2- I tried to go back from the midgate, but fell off.
Take 3- See Take 2.
Take 4- I returned to the map, went back to where the Star was, stood under its shadown, backflipped, then spun. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #48!
Star Get #168, 2246 Coins, 14 Lives

Haunty Halls Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I see a Star over the platforms moving in and out of dark matter in the cutscenes. I heard a Star near the first launch Star. It's under the bonus area disc. I had to walk off the ledge, fall, and spin to get it. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #47!
Star Get #167, 17 Lives

Freezy Flake Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is in the Sorbetti mission. I launched and took 2 hits from an ice demon. I launched to the planet experiencing the blizzard and heard the Star. Unfortunately, I can't find it. I walked over to the edge of the planet where I could faintly see a coin. I don't know what's out there, so I never went while completing the Sorbetti mission. It's time to take a leap of faith. I don't like leaps of faith, but it's for a Star. Here goes! I land on a star-shaped planet with 3 1-up Shrooms. I should have come down here sooner! The Star is here, too. Just jump to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #46!
Star Get #166, Galaxy Complete!, 2245 Coins, 17 Lives

Freezy Flake Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's time to get the Star in the tube. I slid down the tube, finding out I can rotate all the way around it. This time, I got the Star. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #45!
Star Get #165, 14 Lives

Freezy Flake Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I launch to the planet with the first Bowser ice sculpture, after not finding anything on the first planet. The first Star is in the tube, but I missed it, so I decided to see if there were any other Stars. I warped to the midgate and fell in the lava once. I took a hit from a fire demon and see the Star peeking out from the edge of the planet. I jumped off the planet to get it. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #44!
Star Get #164, 4843 Star Bits, 2233 Coins, 14 Lives

Cloudy Court Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I launched to the midgate and get 3-up from the bonus area. I took 2 hits from a green Octoomba. I also found a 1-up under the top of the pavilion planet. I hit an Octoomba, lost the Cloud Suit and fell off.
Take 2- I took a hit from another green Octoomba and launched to the next midgate. I took a hit from a red spiky plant and got 3-up on the ledge. I fell off further in the galaxy.
Take 3- I took a hit from a bird and fell off.
Take 4- I found the Star near the Star in front of the windmill. I long jumped behind the windmill and made clouds to reach it. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #43!
Star Get #163, Galaxy Complete, 4829 Star Bits, 2223 Coins, 14 Lives

Cloudy Court Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I fell off due to a bad long jump. This doesn't bode well, but it's not that bad.
Take 2- The Star near the Launch Star trail can't be reached by using the Launch Star. I long jumped from the cymbals and made a path out of clouds to reach the Star. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #42!
Star Get #162, 4815 Star Bits, 2217 Coins, 10 Lives

Cloudy Court Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
When we land in the galaxy, we can hear the Star from the planet we land on. I can't find it initially, so I wander further into the galaxy. I see one near a Launch Star trail, but it's too far away to be the Star I heard. I got the 1-up under the dinosaur shrub. I ground-pounded through the cloud I was standing on and fell into the void.
Take 2- While I was wandering, I noticed that the sound disappears as I get closer to the windmill. I then look back to the first planet and see the Star over the dinosaur shrub. I go back to that planet and make clouds to reach the Star over the dinosaur's head. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #41!
Star Get #161, 2209 Coins, 11 Lives

Beat Block Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I know we need to go towards the end of the galaxy, near the Silver Stars to get the next green Star. I got a 1-up and took a hit from an Octoomba. I tripped the midgate, got a Silver Star, and found the Star over the right purple safe block on the bottom level of the pyramid. I backflipped, then spun to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #40!
Star Get #160, Galaxy Complete!, 4782 Star Bits, 15 Lives
This was a great session. I got 20 more Green Stars!

Beat Block Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
Getting the Stars in Beat Block will be interesting, but thankfully none of them are in the Double Time mission. I hear a Star near a midgate in the cutscenes. I fell through due to a bad jump.
Take 2- I hit an Octoomba and reached the Star, which floats next to, but not over the safe purple blocks. I backflipped and spun from a safe corner to get it. This is a Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #39!
Star Get #159, 4761 Star Bits, 2204 Coins, 14 Lives

Tall Trunk Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
When we land in the galaxy, we here the jungle music, so I'm looking for the Star somewhere in the slide mission. We talk to the Whittles, who question Luigi's bravery. I launch to the midgate, and soon figure out that the Star is somewhere on the slide. Great. I start sliding and find the Star near the end of the slide with the red Wigglers and the red spiky plants. I got a 1-up, but missed the Star and fell off. This could take a while, but at least I know where the Star is.
Take 2- I got 1-up, but took a hit from a Wiggler and a Spiny, missed the Star, and fell off.
Take 3- See Take 2.
Take 4- I got 1-up and fell off.
Take 5- I got a 1-up, hit a plant, and fell off.
Take 6- I got a 1-up and the Star. Timing your jump to the Star is crucial. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #38!
Star Get #158, Galaxy Complete, 4743 Star Bits, 2201 Coins, 15 Lives

Tall Trunk Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We launch to the midgate of the cylindrical planet, where we'll find the next Star. I hear the Star and find it above the green pipe. I get 2-up and go around the planet so I'm above the area where the Star is. I go off the edge with Yoshi, fall, then jump off Yoshi and spin to get the Star. This took a few tries. This is a Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #37!
Star Get #157, 4722 Star Bits, 13 Lives

Tall Trunk Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This is a big, multi-leveled galaxy, so looking for Stars should be interesting. I found a Star above the branch with the Life Shroom. I wall-jumped off of the trunk after jumping off Yoshi to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #36!
Star Get #156, 2178 Coins, 11 Lives

Bowser's Lava Lair - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I once again fell in the lava. I got the Life Shroom afterwards, and tripped the midgate. I hit the electric fence and tripped the 2nd midgate. I broke the seal on the door with the meteorite and progress to the next area. There are skulls called Mattermouths eating the floor and I hear the Star under the floor. I fell through to get it. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #35!
Star Get #155, Galaxy Complete!, 4716 Star Bits, 2177 Coins, 11 Lives

Bowser's Lava Lair - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
Searching for green Stars in lava galaxies is not fun. I died in the lava trying to get a Life Shroom.
Take 2- I took a hit from a fireball and successfully got the Life Shroom. I tripped the midgate after launching and hit an electric fence. I fell in the lava twice and got a 1-up from the ? Coin coins. I took hits from a firebar and a Dry Bones, and see the Star near another Dry Bones and the Whomps. I hit the electric fence and see the Star's shine from behind a rock in the lava. I took 3 hits from a Dry Bones and lost the Life Shroom. I long jumped to the Star from where the Dry Bones was. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #34!
Star Get #154, 4694 Star Bits, 2171 Coins, 11 Lives

Honeybloom Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!

Time to find another Star. I got the Bee Suit and tripped the midgate. I got a 1-up from the ? Coin coins, tripped the next midgate and fell in a black hole.

Take 2- I hear a Star past the poles. I got it by flying to the left off the ledge with the Star Bits. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #33!
Star Get #153, Galaxy Complete!, 4649 Star Bits, 2158 Coins, 11 Lives

Honeybloom Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It should be interesting to look for a Star in a 2D galaxy. I took a hit from a Goomba and got the Bee Suit. I reach the midgate, and hear a Star near the grapes. I found the Star above a grape to the left of the 2nd midgate and flew to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #32!
Star Get #152, 4582 Star Bits, 2153 Coins, 11 Lives

Wild Glide Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We have to comb this galaxy for green Stars with Fluzzard. This should be interesting. The music is nice, but makes hearing Stars a little challenging. I went through nearly the entire galaxy before I found a Star. It's on one of the rocks to the right, in front of the goal. I missed the Star and the goal.
Take 2- I missed the Star, but reached the goal.
Take 3- I got a 1-up and missed the Star, but reached the goal.
Take 4- This time, I steered into the Star. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #31!
Star Get #151, 4511 Star Bits, 11 Lives

Cosmic Cove Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
Once again, I missed a Star. It's very close to Green Star 3, so their chimes overlap, sounding like one. It took me 4 tries to get it, one of which I returned to the map, because I passed it. Near the moving bomb, at the right edge of the water area, is a block. We can't stand on the block and long jump to the Star, but we can leave the water, wall jump off the block, and get the Star, right in front of the black hole. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #30!
Star Get #150, Galaxy Complete!, 4501 Star Bits, 2146 Coins, 11 Lives

Cosmic Cove Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We land back in the galaxy in the mission where we must save the Luma in the cage. We land in the galaxy and hear a Star. I look all over the beach, but it turns out it's the Luma making the noise. After being frozen by an ice demon, I go into the green pipe and trip the midgate. After taking 3 hits from an eel, I determine that the antfarm level is free of green Stars. We reach the end green pipe and trip the midgate. I hear the Star. I take a hit from a bomb and get a 1-up. I get a glimpse of the Star near the key. We long jump to the left of where we get the key, in front of the black hole, to get the Star. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #29!
Star Get #149, 4476 Star Bits, 2144 Coins, 13 Lives

Cosmic Cove Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We return to the tranquility of Cosmic Cove. In the cutscene, we see a Star next to the platform near the twin falls. We go to the top of the tower and freeze the water. We wall jump up the falls and jump over the fence and spin to get the Star. This is a Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #28!
Star Get #148, 4438 Star Bits, 2111 Coins, 12 Lives

Hightail Falls Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star appears near the end of the galaxy. I took a hit from a Paragoomba, tripped the midgate, and fell off.
Take 2- I tripped the next midgate and fell off, but ditched Yoshi to save myself. Near the last wall are some swing flowers. This took me several tries, but if you jump from the highest, farthest on (on the right), and hover, then ditch Yoshi, you can get the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #27!
Star Get #147, Galaxy Complete!, 4430 Star Bits, 2108 Coins, 12 Lives

Hightail Falls Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star is closer to the Power Star. After tripping 2 midgates, we find the Star on the 2nd vertical wall we must climb. It's just off the edge, but we over shot it and fell off.
Take 2- This time I got the Star. I nearly fell off twice, but saved myself by ditching Yoshi and waiting for him to reappear in a nest. We found a way to stop on the purple block by hovering, and use it as a platform, then jump off it and hover to the Star. This is a Star of all Types.
Green Star Get #26!
Star Get #146, 4389 Star Bits, 2096 Coins, 12 Lives

Hightail Falls Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We hear the Star very early on near the vertical wall. But it's not near the Launch Star, so we have to climb higher. This isn't easy: it requires precise steering to run up the left side of the wall without running into anything. I saved myself several times, but ultimately ran off the wall.
Take 2- I saved myself by hovering many times, but eventually fell off.
Take 3- See Take 2.
Take 4- After much trial and a 100 Star Bit 1-up, I ran up the wall. On top is a 1-up as well as Penguru. He says that skill has brought us very far. There is quite a view and it's clear how important every coin truly is. The top of the wall is very spacious and does have a great view. We get the Star, which is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #25!
Star Get #145, 4352 Star Bits, 2092 Coins, 13 Lives

Boulder Bowl Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This one is easy to miss, because it's close to Green Star 1 and it's easy to overlook. The Star is on the other side of the first ramp. After knocking down the bridge, walk up and off the ramp onto the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #24!
Star Get #144, Galaxy Complete!, 4231 Star Bits, 2076 Coins, 14 Lives

Boulder Bowl Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
After knocking down the bridge and rolling to the midgate, we hear the Star amidst the sounds of the Octoombas. I take hits from both a pink and a green Octoomba. The Star is on the other side of the fence near the Rock Shroom, so carefully walk off. This is a Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #23!
Star Get #143, 4225 Star Bits, 2067 Coins, 14 Lives
Yes, I know I skipped Green Star 2. Sometimes, I did not get the Stars in numerical order. I'm just posting them in the order I got them.

Boulder Bowl Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We land back in the galaxy and soon hear the Star. It's on top of the bridge, so do not get the Rock Shroom. It will make your life extremely difficult. Fortunately, I noticed the Star before I got it. I tried wall jumping up the now vertical rails of the bridge- don't knock it over. I went over the edge of the bridge- it's extremely thin at the top, so proceed with caution.
Take 2- I took a hit from a green Octoomba. With several attempts, I wall jumped up the bridge, spinning between jumps to gain altitude, to the top. Make sure you're not pushing the joystick to control the character into the bridge. It should only be right and left, no intermediate directions. Once on top of the bridge, very carefully walk to the center (just right or left) and backflip and spin to the Star. This can be a very tricky and frustrating Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #22!
Star Get #142, 2048 Coins, 14 Lives

Puzzle Plank Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
While traveling through the galaxy, I get 3-up from the musical notes, and a 1-up from the coins in the green pipe. Once I trip the midgate and get past some of the saws, I see the Star underneath the wood I'm about to stand on. The Star is underneath the wood where the 1-up Shroom is. We wait on the wood in front of the saw in front of the 1-up. The wood sinks after the saw is finished cutting. We walk to and get the Star. (Depending on where you stand, you might have to jump for it.) This is a Star of all 3 Types.
Green Star Get #21!
Star Get #141, Galaxy Complete!, 4202 Star Bits, 2042 Coins, 15 Lives

Puzzle Plank Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We wander farther into the galaxy. We pound the planet down to the Wigglers and get 3-up from the musical notes. There is nothing in the green pipe. We launch to the midgate. When we reach the saws, we see the Star high near the wall near Comet Medal. I missed the Star because I needed a wall from which to wall jump. I tried to long jump, but fell off.
Take 2- I backflipped from the semi-circular piece of wood and spun to the Star. This is a Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #20!
Star Get #140, 4180 Star Bits, 24 Lives
This was a great session! I got 20 Stars relatively easily. At least for 2 more sessions, I get 20 Stars, which makes this part of the game initially easier than the 1st part. Here's to more great game sessions!

Puzzle Plank Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We see a Star in the cutscenes that near the saws. We land back in the galaxy and find the first Star above an item block. It's very high above the block, making this a Type 3 Star. I broke the block when I pounded the spring, so I can't get it. I returned to the map.
Takes 2-9- I broke the block and returned to the map.
Take 10- I finally figured out how to get the Star. I got very close on other Takes, but ultimately was able to get the Star. When pounding the spring, direct away from under the block and spin (and possibly wall jump off the block) to get on top of the block. Once you land on the block, you may want to stop using the joystick so you don't fall off. Then backflip and spin to the Star.
Green Star Get #19!
Star Get #139, 22 Lives

Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star was a little tricky to find. On my first try, I passed it entirely, ending up on the planet where you battle Gobblegut. I returned to the map to try again.
Take 2- I approach the Thwomp and I think I hear the Star. Unfortunately, I died trying to backflip onto the Thwomp.
Take 3- I found the Star on the planet with the lava after the first Sling Star. The Star is between "solar" flares. Despite having a Life Shroom, I died from the lava.
Take 4- I got the Life Shroom again. I long jumped from where the Launch Star is and spun to get the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 2 Star.
Green Star Get #18!
Star Get #138, Galaxy Complete!, 4159 Star Bits, 1979 Coins, 22 Lives
"World" 1 is complete, and we're just getting started! A gold crown appears on its map icon. To "World" 2!

Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
Here's where Star placement starts to get really creative: places you didn't think you could reach. After making my way to the door of the fortress (taking damage along the way), and slinging to the midgate, I hear the star. I hit a fire bar and fell into the lava, and I saw the Star on one of the turrets. How am I supposed to get up there? Well, I can't go there now because I just slung and I fell in the lava and died.
Take 2- I decide that it would be a good idea to ride on the top of the Thowmp to reach the top of the fortress. Unfortunately, a bad back flip was my downfall.
Take 3- I took the Thwomp again, but this time, long jumped, wall-jumped, and then spun to reach the top of the castle. The designers really wanted us to explore everything they put in the game. There is a 1-up on top of the front wall. If you go to the left, to the far turret, you will find the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #17!
Star Get #137, 4131 Star Bits, 1978 Coins, 23 Lives

Fluffy Bluff Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!This Star is much farther from the first 2. We have to launch twice and trip 2 midgates. I got 2 1-ups along the way. We find the Star on the mountain to the left of where we met The Chimp. We extend the cloud path with our own clouds, but I fell off the mountain.
Take 2- I used the clouds and successfully got the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #16!
Star Get #16, Galaxy Complete!, 4105 Star Bits, 1976 Coins, 24 Lives

Fluffy Bluff Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
While wondering through the first planet, we find another green Star on the side of the cliff by the clouds that make a staircase. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star. We climb up the cliff and use our clouds to make a path to the Star.
Green Star Get #15!
Star Get #135, 4089 Star Bits, 1974 Coins, 23 Lives

Fluffy Bluff Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
In the opening cutscenes, we see a Star on a high hill near Red Toad. This isn't that Star. I can hear the Star immediately when we land. I wander around, looking for it, but don't see it. Then I look up, waaaaay up, and see the Star directly above where we landed. This is a Type 1, Type 3. It's too high up for a mere backflip and spin. We grab a Cloud Flower, avoid the water, and make clouds to get the Star.
Green Star Get #14!
Star Get #134, 23 Lives

Rightside Down Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I took the green pipe, and double checked the orange pipe, but there's nothing in the incinerator. I tripped the midgate and got 3-up from the bonus area. I took hit from 2 Paragoomba and a fly, and tripped the next midgate. I died from a Thwomp.
Take 2- I died from a Thwomp.
Take 3- I didn't get the Star, but I took a hit from a Goomba and died from a Thwomp.
Take 4- See Take 3.
Take 5- I found the Star above Green Toad, who is to the right of the 2nd set of Thwomps. We have to ride the third Thwomp in the pink gravity zone, then long jump to Green Toad. We backflip, then spin to get the Star. This is a Type 1, Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #13!
Star Get #133, Galaxy Complete!, 4083 Star Bits, 1972 Coins, 23 Lives

Rightside Down Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
A Star appears above the 3rd midgate. I took a hit from a Paragoomba and tripped the midgate. I took more hits from a Chomp and a fly. I walked on the green wall of the planet, took a hit from a Goomba, then spun to the Star. This is a Type 3 Star.
Green Star Get #12!
Star Get #132, 3984 Star Bits, 1963 Coins, 24 Lives

Spin-Dig Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
After landing in the Galaxy, we step off the platform, but step off the side closest to the crystal to the Sling Star, so I only activate one Cosmic Clone. We sling to the Piranha Plant, which produces a vine when defeated. We take the pipe into the 2D antfarm and hear the Star, which is over the 2nd patch of dirt near a yellow drill. I missed the Star and killed the drill, so I returned to the map. This is a Type 1 Star.
Take 2- I lost the drill, but backflipped, then wall-jumped to the Star.
Green Star Get #11!
Star Get #131, Galaxy Complete!, 3953 Star Bits, 23 Lives

Spin-Dig Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This is another Type 1 Star. After launching twice to the midgate we find ourselves on the circular planet with the disappearing platforms. I took a hit from a spinning flower. I backflipped and spun from the safe block near the Paragoomba. If you're more adventurous, you can try to time your jump with the appearance of the platforms.
Green Star Get #10!
Star Get #130, 3950 Star Bits, 1886 Coins, 23 Lives

Spin-Dig Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star appears later in the galaxy. After taking a hit from a yellow drill, I launched and heard the Star chiming. I found it over of the fence that prevents you from going to the other side of the planet without a drill. I jumped to get on the fence, and backflipped and spun to get the Star. This was a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #9!
Star Get #129, 3937 Star Bits, 1866 Coins, 23 Lives

Flip-Swap Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I got a bad start to the mission from a bad shake while untangling the Nunchuk.
Take 2- I reached the midgate and saw the Star by the 2nd set of Chomps. The Star is near a black hole. I was knocked off by a Chomp.
Take 3- I got the Star with a backflip and a spin. This was a Type 1, with some timing involved.
Green Star Get #8!
Star Get #128, Galaxy Complete!, 3925 Star Bits, 23 Lives

Flip-Swap Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This Star isn't too difficult to find: they show you where it is in the cutscenes. It's high above a red platform early in the galaxy. This is a Type 1 Star. Just stand underneath its shadow and backflip, then spin. You should get this on your first try because spinning will flip the platform out from under you, and you'll fall off if you don't get the Star. If you're particularly daring, you might try triple jumping instead of backflipping.
Green Star Get #7!
Star Get #127, 1863 Coins, 25 Lives

Yoshi Star Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I defeated the Magikoopa and got Yoshi. (You need him for this Star.) I took a hit from an Octoomba and launched to the midgate. I launched again and took a hit from a Piranha Plant. I used the Swing Flowers to reach the Launch Star, launched, tripped the midgate, and fell off.
Take 2- I got a 1-up from pulling out a platform. I took hits from a spider and a Goomba, before finding the Star. The Star is near the Power Star, but high above the Swing Flowers, which makes it a Type 3 Star. It took me several tries, but I finally timed a jump off of Yoshi to get it. You might be able to hover with Yoshi, but jumping off Yoshi is what worked for me.
Green Star Get #6!
Star Get #126, Galaxy Complete!, 3904 Star Bits, 1862 Coins, 25 Lives

Yoshi Star Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
It's time to find another green Star! I took out the Magikoopa and got 3-up in the bonus area. I took a hit from an Octoomba and found the Star near the orange plant that yields a Launch Star. It's a Type 1 and Type 2 Star, as it is on the side of the planet over the void. I used Yoshi to get it, so I could recover if necessary. It's not too difficult to get, but care should be used.
Green Star Get #5!
Star Get #125, 3817 Star Bits, 1852 Coins, 25 Lives

Yoshi Star Galaxy - Green Star 1

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We see this Star in the cutscenes before flying into the galaxy, so we already know where it is: above the Comet Medal on the hill. This is a Type 1 Star, and the cutscene made finding this Star extremely easy. I took a hit from a red, spiky plant, backflipped onto the hill, and jumped to get the Star. That was easy!
Green Star Get #4!
Star Get #124, 1847 Coins, 22 Lives

Sky Station Galaxy - Green Star 3

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
This time, we land in the Storming the Sky Fleet version of Sky Station. I got a 1-up in the treasure chest and launched to the midgate. I wander into the interior of the cylindrical planet. I hear that the Star is somewhere in here. I am hit by an Amp and find the Star high above the bonus area disc. I backflipped, wall-jumped, and spun to get it. This is a Type 1 Star.
Green Star Get #3!
Star Get #123, Galaxy Complete!, 22 Lives
This time, when we get a Galaxy Complete!, a gold crown appears next to the galaxy's map symbol.

Sky Station Galaxy - Green Star 2

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
I got a 1-up from the orange pipe, and found Green Star 1, now clear, where I found it. I took a hit from a Goomba, and launched, after not finding anything else of interest. I got 7 1-ups from the platforms, the musical notes, and the bonus area. I tripped the midgate, but fell off the planet after getting the bonus area 1-ups.
Take 2- I got the 3-up from the musical notes, and heard the Star, but couldn't find it. I adjusted my camera angle and realized that this was a Type 1 and Type 2 Star. I found it on the other side of the platform where the Luma transforms into a Launch Star, where the rising platforms are. I hopped off the planet and let gravity take me to the Star, which was floating over nothing. If I had missed, I would have died.
Green Star Get #2!
Star Get #122, 3769 Star Bits, 1843 Coins, 21 Lives

Sky Station Galaxy - Green Star 1

Begin transmission in t minus 3, 2, 1. We're getting something new here. Luigi switch go! - Transmission 8
Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
Let's start collecting Green Stars! When we select a Green Star Comet mission, we can choose to complete whichever mission we want. Each galaxy has an equal number of Green Stars as it does Power Stars. The missions are given creative titles such as Green Star 1, Green Star 2, and Green Star 3. The numbers reset back to 1 for each galaxy, so there's no counting up to 120 in the mission title.
We land back in the galaxy. I immediately get the 1-up using the orange pipe. This is a Type 1 Star.I hear the chiming of the first Green Star near the pipes and see its shine. It's right next to the house at the edge. I backflipped, wall-jumped, and spun to get it. You can also get it by walking off the roof of the house, if you'd like. That was easy!
Green Star Get #1!
Star Get #121, 3690 Star Bits, 11 Lives
Good show! - Transmission 8

Super Luigi Galaxy 2: The Green Star Challenge Is On!

All right! We got all 120 Stars! Time for Super Luigi Galaxy 2, right? Nope. Here's the slight change in plans I mentioned much earlier. After switching to Luigi, which we can do at any time now by going behind the deck to the area marked with Luigi's L, I tried to go through Sky Station, but the Star was clear. Then, I remembered that I had to battle Bowser once more, so I switched back to Mario. It took me 2 tries to reach Bowser and I beat him on the 2nd try. After the credits roll, we see Rosalina in the Library, closing a book. She says "Ohh" and we see Baby Luma still holding Mario's hat.
Rosalina: Ahh, good. Everyone's together now. Next, let's hear a story about the jewels of the cosmos...Let me tell you the story of the Green Stars.
Baby Luma puts on the hat. (Rosalina: Yes, Baby Luma, you look absolutely adorable in that hat. But I'm sure Mario would like that back.)
Rosalina: This is a story from long, long ago...
This game is somewhat like the "Blues Brothers" in that it thoroughly engrosses you that you don't realize that this is all just a story. It's like the first lines of the song "Tomorrow Never Dies": "Life is a story... I've already written."
A message appears: Prankster Comets have appeared!
When we choose our file, we find a silver crown on it. When we start the file, Lubba greets us on the deck. Let's get the handful of green Stars we need so we can get started on Super Luigi Galaxy 2.
Lubba: "Chay!" You've really done it now! Prankster Comets are swarming all over the universe! See for yourself!
After gettting 5-ups from Peach's letter, we step on the panel that activates the faceship. We see Prankster Comets falling all throughout the universe. Now each galaxy has a green comet marker.
Lubba: "Chay!" AY-O! Did ya see that? Those Prankster Comets were green! That means there are Green Stars around now! Those must be the Cosmic Jewels I keep hearing about! Those Green Stars are pretty hard to find, so keep your eyes and ears peeled. Take it away, Captain!
Lubba's advice to keep your eyes and ears open is very good. I personally recommend using headphones in trying to get the green Stars, because it helped me tell if the Star was to the left or right.
Basically, there are 3 types of green Stars, and any green Star can be a combination of the 3.
Type 1: These Stars are hidden around the galaxy. Getting to them is can be simple, but you have to find them first. Some are easy to find, others will require to check areas you may have missed the first time around. They're kind of like the untimed Purple Coin missions in Galaxy: they get you to fully explore the galaxy that you may have missed in your haste to get the Star.
Type 2: I get the feeling that the level designers are saying: "Jump to your death. If you do it correctly, you'll get a Star. If not, you'll die." These Stars are out over the abyss and will require you to jump off the planet to get the Star. Aim is everything here.
Type 3: These Stars will be waiting in plain sight, but just out of reach. You'll have to solve a puzzle as to how to get the Star.
Things that make this easy: The game starts the green Stars out easily enough, so you can make quick progress if you start from World 1. Some of the green Star locations are revealed in the opening cutscenes before flying to the galaxy: some are shown and some can be heard. Most of the Stars will not occur in the galaxy's original Comet missions.
Things that make this difficult: The green Stars make the same chiming sound as the regular Stars and Lumas, and a similar chiming sound as Star Bits, so you may be just hearing one of those, instead of a green Star, which can be incredibly confusing. Some of the Stars are also placed in close proximity, so that their chiming overlaps, making you think that you're hearing one when you're really hearing two. The green Stars also don't disappear nor stop chiming once you've collected them. They only turn clear, which may make you think there's another Star in the area, when it's just the one you've already collected making noise. Changing your camera angle is very important and it can be very difficult to locate a Star in areas where your control over the camera is disabled.
Other than that, this is a pretty interesting challenge and I didn't see it coming. It's a nice change over repeating everything with Luigi. Since Luigi's been begging me to let him help (and because his clothes match the Stars), I'm going to get all of the Green Stars with him. Let's go!

Flip-Out Galaxy - Cosmic Clone Wall Jumpers

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
Cosmic Clones? As if I didn't have enough problems with this galaxy. We land back in the galaxy to find nothing out of the ordinary. We warp through the green pipe, and as soon as we leap out, the Clones appear. They follow us, copying our every move. I reach the midgate, but fall off soon after.
Take 2- I fell off because I didn't jump high enough.
Take 3- I was knocked off by the spikes.
Take 4- I fell off.
Take 5- See Take 4.
Take 6- I took my headphones off, but died from the clones.
Take 7- I reached the next midgate, but died from spikes.
Take 8- I got a 1-up and died from the Clones.
Take 9- I fell off.
Take 10- I got a 1-up and died from the spikes.
Take 11- I got a 100 Star Bit 1-up, a 1-up, and died from spikes.
Take 12- I was knocked off by spikes.
Take 13- I died from spikes.
Take 14- See Take 9.
Take 15- I got a 100 Star Bit 1-up and died from the spikes. Timing is even more important here.
Take 16- Cosmic Rosalina appears again. I am seriously tempted, but I don't use her help. I was knocked off by spikes.
Take 17- I fell off trying to long jump.
Take 18- See Take 12.
Take 19- I got a 100 Star Bit 1-up and fell off from a bad long jump.
Take 20- I got a 1-up and died from Clones.
Take 21- I fell off near the Star. Curses!
Take 22- See Take 13.
Take 23- I died from Clones.
Take 24- I died from a bad jump.
Take 25- I was knocked off by the wall due to a bad shake.
Take 26- See Take 15.
Take 27- See Take 23.
Take 28- I got a 1-up and died from spikes.
Take 29- See Take 24.
Take 30- I almost made it to the Star, but fell off.
Take 31- I died from spikes. I had one life left, so I got 22 lives from Sky Station.
Take 32- I made it back to the 2nd midgate after starting over. I died from a spider.
Take 33- I fell off.
Take 34- I finally made it to the Star, this time, unharmed! This requires steady nerves and patience. The timing used in Wicked Wall Jumps should be used here. Another thing to note is the Clones can and will knock you off when wall jumping up to the Star. When wall jumping, there is a slight drop in height, where a Clone can come in above you, run into you, preventing you from jumping or saving yourself. This Star requires lots of care.
Star Get #120, Galaxy Complete!, 3576 Star Bits, 21 Lives
Interlude
We once again land on the base. Chee? Lubba says we brought back another green one. He reminds us that these guys are really rare and that he's speechless. Nice work! The green Luma has something to tell us. Green Lumas can't be that rare: we found 4 in Galaxy. The green Luma tells us even with every Power Star, we must defeat the monster, or never see the Cosmic Jewels. Okay, so we have to beat Bowser again before we get these jewels the Lumas have been talking about.

Boss Blitz Galaxy - Throwback Throwdown Speed Run

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We have 5 minutes to beat all five bosses. Time stops during cutscenes, but we have to make the most out of every second. I got the Life Shroom under King Kaliente's planet, but lost a lot of time and the Life Shroom fighting Major Burrows, leaving me with 2 minutes to deal with Bouldergeist, who is one of the more time-consuming bosses. I beat Bouldergeist, but ran out of time just as I reached the launch Star.
Take 2- I lost my Life Shroom to Kaliente and had 3 minutes left to beat Major Burrows. I got a 100 Star Bit 1-up, but ran out of time after I beat Bouldergeist.
Take 3- I lost time battling Major Burrows and died after beating Bouldergeist. I did get a 100 Star Bit 1-up, however.
Take 4- I decided to ignore the Life Shroom so I'd have more time. It was a good idea because it left me with 3 minutes to beat Bouldergeist. I had 1:15 for Fiery Dino Piranha and beat him with less than 30 seconds left. I was again winning by the skin of my teeth, as I had only one bar of health left. I don't like cutting it this close, but I got the Star.
Star Get #119, Galaxy Complete!, 3532 Star Bits, 1819 Coins, 23 Lives
A Comet appears in Flip-Out Galaxy. Just what I don't need.

Wild Glide Galaxy - Jungle Fluzzard Race

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!
We land in the galaxy to find 4 Jibberjays waiting with Fluzzard. We talk to the black Jibberjay, who says he never loses a race. He's the one to beat. However, there are other Jibberjays as our competition. It's kind of like the penguin races in Galaxy. On my first try, I took 3rd place, lost a life, and gave up to pursue other Stars.
Take 2- I took some hits and got 4th. This isn't as easy as I thought it would be.
Take 3- I took a hit before diving into the water. I gave up to pursue other Stars.
Take 4- I took hits before drowing.
Take 5- I took a hit and drowned.
Take 6- See Take 5.
Take 7- I hit the wall.
Take 8- See Take 2. At least I made it to the goal.
Take 9- See Take 3.
Takes 10-13- See Take 5.
Take 14- I got into 2nd place, but drowned.
Take 15- See Take 14.
Take 16- See Take 5.
Takes 17-19- I drowned.
Take 20- I took 2nd place. Almost there!
Take 21- See Take 17.
Take 22- I took too many hits. I gave up to pursue other Stars.
Take 23- I finally took first place! This requires a lot of swooping, diving, and control. As the black Jibberjay will take the lead, it is best to follow him to understand the best path, which is low, close to the ground. I took 2 hits on the way. The black Jibberjay says he lost and that he's no leader. We should be the new leader and the new leader gets a Star! Star Get #118, Galaxy Complete!, 21 Lives
Interlude
We land on the base of the faceship. Lubba says "Chee?", and that we brought back a really LOUD bird. "Chush" Do we hear the tranquil song of the stars? No? It's tough to hear over the yappin' Jibberjay! Lubba asks us to go over and try to quiet it down for a bit. We find it near the brim of the faceship. He says the trick to going fast with Fluzzard is to point down to dive and keep diving to go fast. We should dive whenever we can. Unfortunately, because I won this race after the one in Fleet Glide, this information is completely useless to me. Oh, well. Let's just move on.

Fleet Glide Galaxy - Fastest Feathers in the Galaxy

Welcome Back to the Galaxy!

It's time to answer the Jibberjay's letter for a race. We land back in the galaxy to find only the black Jibberjay present. All we have to do is race him to the sun at the end. Are you ready for another upside-down magic carpet ride out of the Cave of Wonders? I don't know if this Jibberjay is crazy, but there's a Star in it for us if we win. We only need to race him, because he otherwise takes first in Wild Glide Galaxy. On my first try, I took too many hits.
Take 2- I got the Life Shroom this time, but I hit a wall.
Take 3- I died from lava.
Take 4- See Take 1.
Take 5- I hit the wall.
Take 6- I hit the Thwomp.
Take 7- See Take 5.
Take 8- I got the Life Shroom, but hit the floor. This is not an easy level for me. Tight control is required for this mission. I found I did better standing up. It might have given me some better perspective.
Take 9- See Take 5.
Take 10- See Take 5.
Take 11- I made it to the sun in first place. Yes! This mission requires a lot of swooping, so I found it best to go for broke, but you can't tilt the Wiimote too extremely. Tilting it too far to the left or right will send you down. Also, tilting up will slow you down, but you won't gain much altitude, so only use it to dodge. The Jibberjay can't believe it. He says he's not good enough to be leader. We should be the new leader and take the trophy. He then calls us boss. That's much more respect than we're getting from The Chimp.
Star Get #117, 3011 Star Bits, 1811 Coins, 4 Lives