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|image=[[File:Hightail Falls Galaxy.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:Hightail Falls Galaxy.png|250px]]
|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|boss=
|boss=
|comet=[[Speedy Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|comets=[[Speedy Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|level=[[#Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper|Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]]<br>[[#Hightail Falls Speed Run|Hightail Falls Speed Run]]<br>[[#Silver Stars in Hightail Falls|Silver Stars in Hightail Falls]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
|missions=[[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]]<br>[[Hightail Falls Speed Run]]<br>[[Silver Stars in Hightail Falls]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
|stars=[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2 icon prankstercomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px]]
|stars=[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2 icon prankstercomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px]]
|unlock=Get a [[Power Star]] in the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]]
|unlock=Get a [[Power Star]] in the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]]
|icon=The [[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]] surrounded by a waterfall cascading down rocks
|icon=The [[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]] surrounded by a waterfall cascading down rocks
|story=[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy|<<]] [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy|>>]]
|more=[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy|<<]] [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy|>>]]
}}
}}
{{quote|Climb fast!|Whittle|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
{{quote|Climb fast!|Whittle|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}


The '''Hightail Falls Galaxy''' is a [[galaxy]] that appears in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' for the [[Wii]]. The bulk of the galaxy accommodates the use of the [[Dash Pepper]], which transforms [[Yoshi]] into [[Dash Yoshi]] and allows him to scale walls and steep slopes; it is from this that the galaxy derives its name (the word "hightail" meaning "move quickly"). The background of this galaxy consists of several large waterfalls cascading over rocks.
The '''Hightail Falls Galaxy''' is a [[galaxy]] that appears in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' for the [[Wii]]. This galaxy introduces the [[Dash Pepper]], and the bulk of the galaxy accommodates its use, which transforms [[Yoshi]] into [[Dash Yoshi]] and allows him to scale walls and steep slopes; it is from this that the galaxy derives its name (the word "hightail" meaning "move quickly"). The background of this galaxy consists of several large waterfalls cascading over rocks.


==Planets/Areas==
==Planets/Areas==
'''NOTE''': Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.
'''NOTE''': Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.
===Starting Planet===
===Starting Planet===
[[File:HTFG1.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]] on the {{conjectural|Starting Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Starting Planet.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]] on the {{conjectural|Starting Planet|planet}}.]]
On the Starting Planet, there is a small rope bridge, in the middle of which is a single [[Paragoomba]]. After crossing the bridge, Mario must crack a [[Yoshi Egg]] to release Yoshi. Mario and Yoshi must move up a near-vertical ramp by using a Dash Pepper to turn Yoshi into Dash Yoshi. After the ramp flattens out, there are a set of [[platform]]s that fall and then a second ramp, after which is a [[Launch Star]].
On the Starting Planet, there is a small rope bridge, in the middle of which is a single [[Paragoomba]]. After crossing the bridge, Mario must crack a [[Yoshi Egg]] to release Yoshi. Mario and Yoshi must move up a near-vertical ramp by using a Dash Pepper to turn Yoshi into Dash Yoshi. After the ramp flattens out, there are a set of [[platform]]s that fall and then a second ramp, after which is a [[Launch Star]].
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===Giant Ramp Planet===
===Giant Ramp Planet===
[[File:HTFG2.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario approaching the {{conjectural|Giant Ramp Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario approaching the {{conjectural|Giant Ramp Planet|planet}}.]]
This large ramp comprises the second planet of the galaxy. The planet itself has two main paths. If Mario takes the left path upward, he finds [[Penguru]] at the top, who advises Mario to collect as many [[Coin]]s as possible; if Mario aims the camera to the left of Penguru, he can collect many [[Star Bit]]s. The right path is shorter in length and easier to navigate, and ends with a Launch Star.
This large ramp comprises the second planet of the galaxy. The planet itself has two main paths. If Mario takes the left path upward, he finds [[Penguru]] at the top, who advises Mario to collect as many [[Coin]]s as possible; if Mario aims the camera to the left of Penguru, he can collect many [[Star Bit]]s. The right path is shorter in length and easier to navigate, and ends with a Launch Star.
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===Falling Platforms===
===Falling Platforms===
[[File:HTFG3.png|200px|thumb|Mario and [[Yoshi]] approaching the {{conjectural|Falling Platforms|area}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Falling Platforms Area.png|200px|thumb|Mario and [[Yoshi]] approaching the {{conjectural|Falling Platforms|area}}.]]
The Launch Star from the Giant Ramp Planet leads Mario to this planet, where Yoshi must incorporate the Dash Pepper's speed capabilities to quickly race across the falling platforms of the planet. Two different types of platforms exist here: solid, unmoving blocks, and grey, touch-sensitive plates. The latter will fall a short time after Mario and Yoshi have stepped on them. Few Coins litter the expanse, found only on touch-sensitive platforms. The mission's [[Teleporter (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|Teleporter]] is located here as well.
The Launch Star from the Giant Ramp Planet leads Mario to this planet, where Yoshi must incorporate the Dash Pepper's speed capabilities to quickly race across the falling platforms of the planet. Two different types of platforms exist here: solid, unmoving blocks, and grey, touch-sensitive plates. The latter will fall a short time after Mario and Yoshi have stepped on them. Few Coins litter the expanse, found only on touch-sensitive platforms. The mission's [[Teleporter (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|Teleporter]] is located here as well.
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===Double Slope Planet===
===Double Slope Planet===
[[File:HTFG4.png|thumb|200px|left|Mario and Yoshi nearing the {{conjectural|Double Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Double Slope Planet.png|thumb|200px|left|Mario and Yoshi nearing the {{conjectural|Double Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
After Mario and Yoshi get past the Falling Platforms Planet, they end up on this planet. Yoshi must eat a Dash Pepper and run up the left ramp. After navigating the turns, along with the various pegs protruding from the surface, they end up on the other side, where there is a bridge that connects this planet to the Left Turn Slope Planet.
After Mario and Yoshi get past the Falling Platforms Planet, they end up on this planet. Yoshi must eat a Dash Pepper and run up the left ramp. After navigating the turns, along with the various pegs protruding from the surface, they end up on the other side, where there is a bridge that connects this planet to the Left Turn Slope Planet.
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===Left Turn Slope Planet===
===Left Turn Slope Planet===
[[File:HTFG5.png|200px|thumb|Mario and [[Dash Yoshi]] on the {{conjectural|Left Turn Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Comet Medal.png|200px|thumb|Mario and [[Dash Yoshi]] on the {{conjectural|Left Turn Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
After crossing the bridge from the Double Slope Planet, Mario and Yoshi end up on this small, yet difficult, slope. To the right of the slope is a [[Hungry Luma]] who transforms into the Kleptoad Planet if fed thirty Coins. Yoshi needs to eat a Dash Pepper in front the slope to be able to run up it. There is one big moving platform and a sharp left turn at the top; the [[Comet Medal]] is located at this turn. After the two reach the other end, they must use the [[Flower Grapple]]s to reach the U-Turn Slope Planet.
After crossing the bridge from the Double Slope Planet, Mario and Yoshi end up on this small, yet difficult, slope. To the right of the slope is a [[Hungry Luma]] who transforms into the Kleptoad Planet if fed thirty Coins. Yoshi needs to eat a Dash Pepper in front the slope to be able to run up it. There is one big moving platform and a sharp left turn at the top; the [[Comet Medal]] is located at this turn. After the two reach the other end, they must use the [[Flower (grapple)|flower]]s to reach the U-Turn Slope Planet.
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===U-Turn Slope Planet===
===U-Turn Slope Planet===
[[File:HTFG6.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario and Dash Yoshi running along the {{conjectural|U-Turn Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls U-Turn Section.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario and Dash Yoshi running along the {{conjectural|U-Turn Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
Once Mario and Yoshi cross the gap via Flower Grapples, they end up on this final slope. This slope proves challenging because Mario and Yoshi need to make a sharp U-turn at the top, and because there are many blocks that protrude from the slope and act as obstacles. The [[Power Star]] is located on top of a diamond-shaped block.
Once Mario and Yoshi cross the gap via flowers, they end up on this final slope. This slope proves challenging because Mario and Yoshi need to make a sharp U-turn at the top, and because there are many blocks that protrude from the slope and act as obstacles. The [[Power Star]] is located on top of a diamond-shaped block.
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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
*[[Paragoomba]]s
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*[[Smeech]]es
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Kleptoad]]s
Smeech.png|[[Smeech]]es (Prankster Comet mission only)
*[[Meteor]]s
SMG2 Meteor.png|[[Meteor]]s (Prankster Comet mission only)
Kleptoad Art.png|[[Kleptoad]]s
</gallery>


==Missions==
==Missions==
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![[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]]
![[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]]
![[File:HTFG M1.png|200px]]
![[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Hot Stepping Dash Pepper.png|200px]]
|This mission's objective is to find and obtain the [[Power Star]].
|This mission's objective is to find and obtain the [[Power Star]].
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![[Hightail Falls Speed Run]]
![[Hightail Falls Speed Run]]
![[File:HTFG M2.png|200px]]
![[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Speed Run.png|200px]]
|This mission's objective is to find and obtain the Power Star within a time limit.
|This mission's objective is to find and obtain the Power Star within a time limit.
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![[Silver Stars in Hightail Falls]]
![[Silver Stars in Hightail Falls]]
![[File:HTFG M3.png|200px]]
![[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Silver Stars in Hightail Falls.png|200px]]
|This mission's objective is to collect all of the [[Silver Star]]s.
|This mission's objective is to collect all of the [[Silver Star]]s.
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====Green Star 1====
====Green Star 1====
[[File:Green Star Hightail.png|200px|thumb|The [[Green Star]] near [[Penguru]].]]
[[File:Green Star Hightail.png|200px|thumb|The [[Green Star]] near [[Penguru]].]]
The player repeats the [[#Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper|Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. The [[Green Star]] is located on the top of the [[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]; in order for the player to reach the it, they must use [[Dash Yoshi]]. When running up the Giant Ramp Planet, the player needs to stay to the left, avoiding the obstacles and getting a second Dash Pepper to make it to the top.
The player repeats the [[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. The [[Green Star]] is located on the top of the [[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]; in order for the player to reach it, they must use [[Dash Yoshi]]. When running up the Giant Ramp Planet, the player needs to stay to the left, avoiding the obstacles and getting a second Dash Pepper to make it to the top.


;Planets visited
;Planets visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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*[[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Starting Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
</gallery>
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;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Paragoomba]]s
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
</gallery>


====Green Star 2====
====Green Star 2====
[[File:HTFG GS2.png|200px|thumb|Mario and Yoshi with the Green Star in their sights.]]
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Green Star 2.png|200px|thumb|Mario and Yoshi with the Green Star in their sights.]]
The player repeats the [[#Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper|Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. This time, they must make their way to the [[#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]]. The player must use Dash Yoshi to get to the top of the slope. However, instead of making a left turn, the player must go out of boundaries on the top portion and [[Flutter Jump]] to the purple block. The Green Star is floating in the air on the right and must be obtained by using a Flutter Jump.
The player repeats the [[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. This time, they must make their way to the [[#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]]. The player must use Dash Yoshi to get to the top of the slope. However, instead of making a left turn, the player must go out of boundaries on the top portion and [[Flutter Jump]] to the purple block. The Green Star is floating in the air on the right and must be obtained by using a Flutter Jump.


;Planets visited
;Planets visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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*[[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Starting Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[#Falling Platforms Planet|Falling Platforms Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
*[[#Double Slope Planet|Double Slope Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Falling Platforms Area.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Falling Platforms|Falling Platforms]]
*[[#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Double Slope Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Double Slope Planet|Double Slope Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Comet Medal.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]]
</gallery>
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;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Paragoomba]]s
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
</gallery>


====Green Star 3====
====Green Star 3====
[[File:HTFG GS3.png|thumb|200px|Mario and Yoshi about to get the final Green Star.]]
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Green Star 3.png|thumb|200px|Mario and Yoshi about to get the final Green Star.]]
The player repeats the [[#Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper|Hot Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. They must make their way to the [[#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]] once again. However, they need to use Dash Yoshi to reach the end of the planet and the area with the [[Flower Grapple]]s. The Green Star is floating in the air to the right of the Flower Grapples. The player has to climb to the top of the grapples and execute a perfectly-timed Flutter Jump to obtain the Green Star (or Flutter Jump and then [[jump]] off Yoshi).
The player repeats the [[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. They must make their way to the [[#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]] once again. However, they need to use Dash Yoshi to reach the end of the planet and the area with the [[Flower (grapple)|flower]]s. The Green Star is floating in the air to the right of the flowers. The player has to climb to the top of the grapples and execute a perfectly-timed Flutter Jump to obtain the Green Star (or Flutter Jump and then [[jump]] off Yoshi).
 
According to page 82 of the [[Prima Games]] guide, this Green Star was originally located at the top-left corner of the Left Turn Slope Planet, floating in mid-air beside the pole above the upper blue ramp. The player would have had to steer Dash Yoshi off the wall's top-left corner to collide with the Green Star.


;Planets visited
;Planets visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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*[[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Starting Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[#Falling Platforms Planet|Falling Platforms Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
*[[#Double Slope Planet|Double Slope Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Falling Platforms Area.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Falling Platforms|Falling Platforms]]
*[[#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Double Slope Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Double Slope Planet|Double Slope Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Comet Medal.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]]
</gallery>
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;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Paragoomba]]s
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
</gallery>
 
==Other appearances==
===''Dr. Mario World''===
The Kleptoad planet can be seen in the first area of the [[World 8 (Dr. Mario World)|World 8]] map from ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''.


==Music==
==Music==
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|file1=Hightail Falls Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga
|name1=Super Mario Galaxy 2 Music Hightail Falls Galaxy
|title1=Hightail Falls Galaxy
|pipe1=Hightail Falls Galaxy
|description1=Hightail Falls Galaxy theme.
|description1=Hightail Falls Galaxy theme (full version)
|length1=0:30
|length1=1:33
}}
}}


The music is an orchestrated arrangement of the athletic theme from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]. The arrangement also plays in [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]] in the mission "Purple Coin Beach Dash".
The music is an orchestrated arrangement of the [[Athletic Theme (Super Mario World)|athletic theme]] from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]. The arrangement also plays in [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]] in the mission "Purple Coin Beach Dash".
 
==Prima Official Game Guide description==
*''"Hightail Falls shoots into the sky, promising incredible rewards to heroes without fear of heights. With [[Yoshi]]'s help, you can scale the falls and recover the lost [[Power Star]]s needed to unlock new worlds.''"


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=はるかなる大滝ギャラクシー
|Jap=はるかなる大滝ギャラクシー
|JapR=Harukanaru ōtaki gyarakushī
|JapR=Harukanaru Ōtaki Gyarakushī
|JapM=Magnificent Falls Galaxy
|JapM=Magnificent/Distant Large Waterfall Galaxy
|Chi=雄偉瀑布銀河
|ChiR=Xióngwěi Pùbù Yínhé
|ChiM=Magnificent Waterfall Galaxy
|Spa=Galaxia Cataratas Lejanas
|Spa=Galaxia Cataratas Lejanas
|SpaM=Distant Falls Galaxy
|SpaM=Distant Falls Galaxy
|Ita=Galassia Rapide Sospese
|Ita=Galassia Rapide Sospese
|ItaM=Floating Rapids Galaxy
|ItaM=Floating Rapids Galaxy
|FraA=Galaxie vive-allure
|FreA=Galaxie vive-allure
|FraAM=Hightail Galaxy
|FreAM=Hightail Galaxy
|FraE=Chutes abruptes
|FreE=Chutes abruptes
|FraEM=Steep Falls
|FreEM=Steep Falls
|Ger=Riesenwasserfall-Galaxie
|Ger=Riesenwasserfall-Galaxie
|GerM=Huge Falls Galaxy
|GerM=Huge Falls Galaxy
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|KorR=Ungjanghan Pogpo Gaelleogsi
|KorR=Ungjanghan Pogpo Gaelleogsi
|KorM=Magnificent Waterfalls Galaxy
|KorM=Magnificent Waterfalls Galaxy
|Chi=雄偉瀑布銀河
|ChiR=Xióngwěi pùbù yínhé
|ChiM=Majestic Waterfalls Galaxy
}}
}}


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Latest revision as of 09:02, January 8, 2024

Hightail Falls Galaxy
Hightail Falls Galaxy.png
Area World 2
How to unlock Get a Power Star in the Puzzle Plank Galaxy
Comet(s) Speedy Comet
Green Comet
Mission(s) Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper
Hightail Falls Speed Run
Silver Stars in Hightail Falls
Green Star 1
Green Star 2
Green Star 3
Stars Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Prankster Comet icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Galaxy icon The Giant Ramp Planet surrounded by a waterfall cascading down rocks
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“Climb fast!”
—Whittle, Super Mario Galaxy 2

The Hightail Falls Galaxy is a galaxy that appears in Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Wii. This galaxy introduces the Dash Pepper, and the bulk of the galaxy accommodates its use, which transforms Yoshi into Dash Yoshi and allows him to scale walls and steep slopes; it is from this that the galaxy derives its name (the word "hightail" meaning "move quickly"). The background of this galaxy consists of several large waterfalls cascading over rocks.

Planets/Areas[edit]

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.

Starting Planet[edit]

Mario on the Starting Planet.

On the Starting Planet, there is a small rope bridge, in the middle of which is a single Paragoomba. After crossing the bridge, Mario must crack a Yoshi Egg to release Yoshi. Mario and Yoshi must move up a near-vertical ramp by using a Dash Pepper to turn Yoshi into Dash Yoshi. After the ramp flattens out, there are a set of platforms that fall and then a second ramp, after which is a Launch Star.

Giant Ramp Planet[edit]

Mario approaching the Giant Ramp Planet.

This large ramp comprises the second planet of the galaxy. The planet itself has two main paths. If Mario takes the left path upward, he finds Penguru at the top, who advises Mario to collect as many Coins as possible; if Mario aims the camera to the left of Penguru, he can collect many Star Bits. The right path is shorter in length and easier to navigate, and ends with a Launch Star.

Falling Platforms[edit]

Mario and Yoshi approaching the Falling Platforms.

The Launch Star from the Giant Ramp Planet leads Mario to this planet, where Yoshi must incorporate the Dash Pepper's speed capabilities to quickly race across the falling platforms of the planet. Two different types of platforms exist here: solid, unmoving blocks, and grey, touch-sensitive plates. The latter will fall a short time after Mario and Yoshi have stepped on them. Few Coins litter the expanse, found only on touch-sensitive platforms. The mission's Teleporter is located here as well.

Double Slope Planet[edit]

Mario and Yoshi nearing the Double Slope Planet.

After Mario and Yoshi get past the Falling Platforms Planet, they end up on this planet. Yoshi must eat a Dash Pepper and run up the left ramp. After navigating the turns, along with the various pegs protruding from the surface, they end up on the other side, where there is a bridge that connects this planet to the Left Turn Slope Planet.

Left Turn Slope Planet[edit]

Mario and Dash Yoshi on the Left Turn Slope Planet.

After crossing the bridge from the Double Slope Planet, Mario and Yoshi end up on this small, yet difficult, slope. To the right of the slope is a Hungry Luma who transforms into the Kleptoad Planet if fed thirty Coins. Yoshi needs to eat a Dash Pepper in front the slope to be able to run up it. There is one big moving platform and a sharp left turn at the top; the Comet Medal is located at this turn. After the two reach the other end, they must use the flowers to reach the U-Turn Slope Planet.

U-Turn Slope Planet[edit]

Mario and Dash Yoshi running along the U-Turn Slope Planet.

Once Mario and Yoshi cross the gap via flowers, they end up on this final slope. This slope proves challenging because Mario and Yoshi need to make a sharp U-turn at the top, and because there are many blocks that protrude from the slope and act as obstacles. The Power Star is located on top of a diamond-shaped block.

Kleptoad Planet[edit]

Mario and Yoshi looking for Silver Stars on the Kleptoad Planet.

After feeding the Hungry Luma thirty Coins, it flies off into the distance and transforms into this planet. The planet is spherical and has a mixture of grassy and dirt terrain. The player must track down the Kleptoads that inhabit this planet in order to find five of them that are carrying one of five Silver Stars. After recovering all five Silver Stars, they turn into a Power Star.

Enemies[edit]

Missions[edit]

Level Image Summary
Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper SMG2 Hightail Falls Hot Stepping Dash Pepper.png This mission's objective is to find and obtain the Power Star.
Hightail Falls Speed Run SMG2 Hightail Falls Speed Run.png This mission's objective is to find and obtain the Power Star within a time limit.
Silver Stars in Hightail Falls SMG2 Hightail Falls Silver Stars in Hightail Falls.png This mission's objective is to collect all of the Silver Stars.

Green Stars[edit]

Green Star 1[edit]

The Green Star near Penguru.

The player repeats the Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper mission. The Green Star is located on the top of the Giant Ramp Planet; in order for the player to reach it, they must use Dash Yoshi. When running up the Giant Ramp Planet, the player needs to stay to the left, avoiding the obstacles and getting a second Dash Pepper to make it to the top.

Planets visited
Enemies

Green Star 2[edit]

Mario and Yoshi with the Green Star in their sights.

The player repeats the Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper mission. This time, they must make their way to the Left Turn Slope Planet. The player must use Dash Yoshi to get to the top of the slope. However, instead of making a left turn, the player must go out of boundaries on the top portion and Flutter Jump to the purple block. The Green Star is floating in the air on the right and must be obtained by using a Flutter Jump.

Planets visited
Enemies

Green Star 3[edit]

Mario and Yoshi about to get the final Green Star.

The player repeats the Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper mission. They must make their way to the Left Turn Slope Planet once again. However, they need to use Dash Yoshi to reach the end of the planet and the area with the flowers. The Green Star is floating in the air to the right of the flowers. The player has to climb to the top of the grapples and execute a perfectly-timed Flutter Jump to obtain the Green Star (or Flutter Jump and then jump off Yoshi).

According to page 82 of the Prima Games guide, this Green Star was originally located at the top-left corner of the Left Turn Slope Planet, floating in mid-air beside the pole above the upper blue ramp. The player would have had to steer Dash Yoshi off the wall's top-left corner to collide with the Green Star.

Planets visited
Enemies

Other appearances[edit]

Dr. Mario World[edit]

The Kleptoad planet can be seen in the first area of the World 8 map from Dr. Mario World.

Music[edit]

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The music is an orchestrated arrangement of the athletic theme from Super Mario World for the SNES. The arrangement also plays in Starshine Beach Galaxy in the mission "Purple Coin Beach Dash".

Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]

  • "Hightail Falls shoots into the sky, promising incredible rewards to heroes without fear of heights. With Yoshi's help, you can scale the falls and recover the lost Power Stars needed to unlock new worlds."

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese はるかなる大滝ギャラクシー
Harukanaru Ōtaki Gyarakushī
 Magnificent/Distant Large Waterfall Galaxy

Chinese 雄偉瀑布銀河
Xióngwěi Pùbù Yínhé
 Magnificent Waterfall Galaxy

French (NOA) Galaxie vive-allure
 Hightail Galaxy
French (NOE) Chutes abruptes
 Steep Falls
German Riesenwasserfall-Galaxie
 Huge Falls Galaxy
Italian Galassia Rapide Sospese
 Floating Rapids Galaxy
Korean 웅장한 폭포 갤럭시
Ungjanghan Pogpo Gaelleogsi
 Magnificent Waterfalls Galaxy

Spanish Galaxia Cataratas Lejanas
 Distant Falls Galaxy
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Missions and galaxies in Super Mario Galaxy 2
World 1 Sky Station Galaxy Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum • Storming the Sky Fleet • Peewee Piranha's Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Yoshi Star Galaxy Saddle Up with Yoshi • Spiny Control • Spiny Rainbow Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Spin-Dig Galaxy Digga-Leg's Planet • Silver Stars Down Deep • Digga-Leg's Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Fluffy Bluff Galaxy Search for the Toad Brigade Captain • The Chimp's Stomp Challengeb • Every Planet Has Its Price • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Rightside Down Galaxy Breaking the Laws of Gravity • The Great Crate Incinerator • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotillac Gobblegut's Aching Belly • Fiery Flotilla Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Flip-Swap Galaxyd Think Before You Shake • Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprinta • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 2 Puzzle Plank Galaxy The Puzzling Picture Block • Bugaboom's Back • Purple Coin Shadow Vaulta • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Hightail Falls Galaxy Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper • Hightail Falls Speed Runa • Silver Stars in Hightail Falls • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Boulder Bowl Galaxy Rock and Rollodillo • C'mere, Goombab • Rolling Crabber Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Cosmic Cove Galaxy Twin Falls Hideaway • Exploring the Cosmic Cavern • Catch That Star Bunny • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Wild Glide Galaxy Fluzzard's First Flight • Jungle Fluzzard Raceb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser's Lava Lairc Bowser's Big Lava Power Party • Lava Lair Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Honeybloom Galaxyd Bumble Beginnings • The Secret Wall Jump • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 3 Tall Trunk Galaxy The Flotacious Blimp Fruit • Tall Trunk's Big Slide • Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slidea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Cloudy Court Galaxy Head in the Clouds • The Shadow Lininga • Silver Stars in the Purple Pond • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Haunty Halls Galaxy A Glimmer of Bulb Berry • Sneaking Down the Creepy Corridor • Spooky Cosmic Clone Chasea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Freezy Flake Galaxy Bowser on Ice • Sorbetti's Chilly Reception • The Chimp's Skating Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy Silver Chomp Grudge Match • Masterpiece Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleetc Bowser Jr.'s Mighty Megahammer • Megahammer's Daredevil Basha • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Beat Block Galaxyd Step to the Beep • Silver Stars in Double Timea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 4 Supermassive Galaxy Huge Trouble with Big Wigglers • Big Wigglers Speed Runa • In Full Bloom • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Flipsville Galaxy Flip-Flopping in Flipsville • Flipsville's New Digs • Purple Coin Spin Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Honeyhop Galaxy The Sweetest Silver Stars • The Chimp's Score Challengeb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Starshine Beach Galaxy Surf, Sand, and Silver Stars • Climbing the Cloudy Tower • Purple Coin Beach Dasha • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Chompworks Galaxy Where the Chomps Are Made of Gold • Spring into the Chompworks • Cosmic Clones in the Chompworksa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Bowser's Gravity Gauntletc Breaking into Bowser's Castle • Gravity Star Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Sweet Mystery Galaxyd Bulb Berry's Mysterious Glow • Bulb Berry's Purple Coin Glowa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 5 Space Storm Galaxy Follow Me, Bob-omb • To the Top of Topman's Tower • C'mere, Topmanb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Slipsand Galaxy Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole • Sailing the Sandy Seas • Squizzard's Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Shiverburn Galaxy Prince Pikante's Peppery Mood • Octo-Army Icy Rainbow Rompa • The Chimp's Ultimate Skating Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Boo Moon Galaxy Silver Stars Pop-Up • Haunting the Howling Tower • The Star in the Sinking Swamp • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Upside Dizzy Galaxy A Walk on the Weird Side • Burning Upside Dizzy • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunkerc Bowser Jr.'s Boomsday Machine • Boomsday Machine Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Fleet Glide Galaxyd Fluzzard's Wild Battlefield Glide • Fastest Feathers in the Galaxyb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 6 Melty Monster Galaxy The Magnificent Magma Sea • A Stroll Down Rolling Lane • The Chimp's Bowling Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Clockwork Ruins Galaxy Time for Adventure • The Adventure of the Purple Coinsa • The Ledge Hammer Trap • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Slimy Spring Galaxy The Deep Shell Well • The Chimp's Coin Challengeb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Throwback Galaxy Return of the Whomp King • Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress • Whomp Silver Star Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Battle Belt Galaxy Mini-Planet Mega-Run • Mini-Planet Daredevil Runa • Snacktime for Gobblegut • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Bowser's Galaxy Generatorc Bowser's Fortified Fortress • Bowser's Big Bad Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Flash Black Galaxyd Jumping Around in the Dark • Dark Octo-Army Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World S Mario Squared Galaxy Make Mario a Star • Luigi's Purple Coin Chaosa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Rolling Coaster Galaxy The Rainbow Road Roll • Purple Coins on the Rainbow Roada • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Twisty Trials Galaxy Spinning and Spinning and Spinning • Turning Turning Double Timea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Stone Cyclone Galaxy Silver Stars on the Cyclone • Tox Box Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Boss Blitz Galaxy Throwback Throwdown • Throwback Throwdown Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Grandmaster Galaxyc The Ultimate Test • The Perfect Runa
Flip-Out Galaxyd Wicked Wall Jumps • Cosmic Clone Wall Jumpersa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
a Mission only available when a Prankster Comet is in orbit
b Indicates a mission only available when a letter is received from the Mailtoad
c Boss galaxies
d Hungry Luma galaxies
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