User:Nintendo101

Casual Nintendo historian. Otherwise an artist and a field ecologist. Bio degree. I've had an account here since 2012.

I wrote the character sections for Super Mario 64, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and Super Mario Odyssey. I contributed much of the article for Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Sunshine.

I have been a fan of Nintendo since a very young age. My first Mario games (and three of the first video games I ever owned) were Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, Super Mario 64 DS, and Mario Kart DS. These games were good company for a young kid who moved around a lot and had difficulty keeping long-lasting friends.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I sequentially played some of my favorite games in the Super Mario series to 100% completion. This includes, in order, Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and Super Mario Odyssey. It's been really fun! These are great games, and I always wanted to marathon a series like this before but never had the time. It has been interesting to see where the series began and where it has ended up. The design philosophies, the characters, the art directions, world building, level design, narrative, etc. All good stuff. It might be fun to write something about it some day.

My favorite video game character is Yoshi.

For assets I have uploaded to the wiki, I suggest viewing them here.

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Galaxies
World 1: The Great Space Journey Begins
01. Sky Station Galaxy ×6 ×9 ×2	Missions
	Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum ( ∙ )
	Storming the Sky Fleet ()
	Peewee Piranha's Speed Run
Sky Station Galaxy is composed of several small planetoids and a massive battle station. Most planets are host to some nasty little characters. It's also a great place to get used to using Launch Stars and learning how gravity holds you to planetoids in some situations but not in others. Unlock criterion: complete the prologue
02. Yoshi Star Galaxy ×6 ×8 ×2 ×1	Missions
	Saddle Up with Yoshi ( ∙ ∙ )
	Spiny Control
	Spiny Rainbow Romp
The Yoshi Star Galaxy is where Mario first meets Yoshi on his travels across the cosmos. With this faithful buddy at Mario's side, Bowser doesn't stand a chance. Yoshi loves to nosh on fruit, baddies, and power-ups, so indulge Yoshi's rumbly tummy and reap the benefits. Unlock criterion: complete "Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum"
03. Spin-Dig Galaxy ×6 ×7 ×2	Missions
	Digga-Leg's Planet ( ∙ )
	Silver Stars Down Deep ()
	Digga-Leg's Daredevil Run
Spin-Dig Galaxy is the first place Mario discovers the Spin Drill, which lets him burrow through soft soil and discover buried treasure. The Spin Drill is also good for defeating tough-skinned enemies, which abound in this galaxy. Unlock criteria: collect 3 Power Stars and complete "Saddle Up with Yoshi"
04. Fluffy Bluff Galaxy ×6 ×4	Missions
	Search for the Toad Brigade Captain ( ∙ ∙ )
	The Chimp's Stomp Challenge
	Every Planet Has Its Price
The Fluffy Bluff Galaxy introduces the Cloud Flower, which turns you into Cloud Mario. Now you can spin to create cloud platforms and reach great heights! But be careful. The higher you go, the farther you can fall… Unlock criterion: complete "Digga-Leg's Planet"
05. Flip-Swap Galaxy () ×4 ×1	Missions
	Think Before You Shake ( ∙ )
	Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprint
After you feed the Hungry Luma 300 Star Bits on the World Map, it flies off and transforms into the Flip-Swap Galaxy. Here, each spin flips platforms back and forth, eliminating old paths while creating new ones. You will be kept on your toes. Unlock criteria: collect 3 Power Stars, complete "Saddle Up with Yoshi", and feed the Hungry Luma 300 Star Bits
06. Rightside Down Galaxy ×4 ×2	Missions
	Breaking the Laws of Gravity ( ∙ )
	The Great Crate Incinerator
Rightside Down Galaxy introduces flipping gravity fields. One second your feet are on the ground, the next you're pulled to the ceiling. Watch the arrows in the background to see the current direction of the gravity and see if you cannot use the sudden switches to your advantage. Unlock criterion: complete "Digga-Leg's Planet"
07. Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla ×4 ×2 ×2	Missions
	Gobblegut's Aching Belly ( ∙ )
	Fiery Flotilla Speed Run
The first Grand Star is held by Bowser Jr. He uses it to power Gobblegut, a massive dragon that coils around the final planet in this galaxy. Gobblegut is the toughest enemy you have battled yet, but the fight is as fun as it is challenging. Unlock criteria: collect 7 Power Stars and complete a mission in Fluffy Bluff Galaxy
World 2: Shooting Through the Stars
08. Puzzle Plank Galaxy ×6 ×6 ×2	Missions
	The Puzzling Picture Block ( ∙ ∙ )
	Purple Coin Shadow Vault
	Bugaboom's Back
The Puzzle Plank Galaxy is a system of wooden blocks and boards. Buzz saws and bugs infest this galaxy, but if you are fleet-footed, you can keep one step ahead of danger and solve the riddles. Unlock criterion: complete "Gobblegut's Aching Belly"
09. Hightail Falls Galaxy ×6 ×7 ×3	Missions
	Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper ( ∙ ∙ )
	Hightail Falls Speed Run
	Silver Stars in Hightail Falls
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. Unlock criterion: complete a mission in Puzzle Plank Galaxy
10. Boulder Bowl Galaxy ×6 ×6 ×1	Missions
	Rock and Rollodillo ( ∙ ∙ )
	Rolling Crabber Romp
	C'mere, Goomba
This galactic quarry is where you first discover the Rock Mushroom, which turns you into Rock Mario. With this new power, you can roll into a boulder and smash through objects and enemies. And there are plenty of enemies in this galaxy, too, just waiting for you to roll through. Unlock criterion: complete a mission in Puzzle Plank Galaxy
11. Cosmic Cove Galaxy ×6 ×4	Missions
	Twin Falls Hideaway ()
	Exploring the Cosmic Cavern ( ∙ )
	Catch That Star Bunny
Splash down in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy to swim with the penguins and discover a series of Power Stars, including a hidden star (unlocked by feeding a Hungry Luma 15 coins that sends you chasing a Star Bunny across an icy planetoid high above the cove). Unlock criterion: complete a mission in Hightail Falls Galaxy or Boulder Bowl Galaxy
12. Wild Glide Galaxy ×4 ×1	Missions
	Fluzzard's First Flight ( ∙ )
	Jungle Fluzzard Race
The Wild Glide Galaxy is home to Fluzzard, a shy but speedy bird. You must soar with Fluzzard to the finish line of this galaxy to secure the Power Stars. At first, you can only race against time, but after beating "Step to the Beep" in Beat Block Galaxy, you get an invitation to a competitive race for a second Power Star. Unlock criterion: complete a mission in Hightail Falls Galaxy or Boulder Bowl Galaxy
13. Honeybloom Galaxy () ×4 ×2	Missions
	Bumble Beginnings ( ∙ )
	The Secret Wall Jump
The Honeybloom Galaxy is the first place you find the Bee Mushroom, which gives you the power of flight. Buzzing is limited, but with Bee Mario, you can flutter to great heights and reach the Power Star high above this lush, flowery galaxy. Unlock criteria: complete a mission in Hightail Falls Galaxy or Boulder Bowl Galaxy and feed the Hungry Luma 700 Star Bits
14. Bowser's Lava Lair ×4 ×7 ×1	Missions
	Bowser's Big Lava Power Party ( ∙ )
	Lava Lair Speed Run
The Koopa King has set up his front line of defenses at the edge of this galaxy. Beyond lakes of lava, Bowser plots his next move. You must hurry through his trap-filled kingdom and challenge him for the second Grand Star. Without it, you cannot explore deeper into the cosmos and discover new worlds. Unlock criteria: collect 16 Power Stars and complete a mission in Cosmic Cove Galaxy, Wild Glide Galaxy, or Honeybloom Galaxy
World 3: The Far Reaches of the Universe
15. Tall Trunk Galaxy ×6 ×5 ×1	Missions
	The Flotacious Blimp Fruit ( ∙ )
	Tall Trunk's Big Slide ()
	Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slide
Tall Trunk Galaxy grows a fun fruit: the Blimp Fruit. This blue bite gives Yoshi the power of flight, which is essential for reaching the lofty heights in this galaxy, where the Power Stars dangle. Unlock criterion: complete "Bowser's Big Lava Power Party"
16. Cloudy Court Galaxy ×6 ×5	Missions
	Head in the Clouds ( ∙ ∙ )
	The Shadow Lining
	Silver Stars in the Purple Pond
Dance to the beat among the clouds, jumping across cymbal-shaped planetoids and riding wind currents across empty space. Be sure to collect coins as you explore, because there's a Luma in this galaxy that needs a little encouragement to transform into a new planet. Unlock criterion: complete "Bowser's Big Lava Power Party"
17. Haunty Halls Galaxy ×6 ×4 ×1	Missions
	A Glimmer of Bulb Berry ( ∙ )
	Sneaking Down the Creepy Corridor ()
	Spooky Cosmic Clone Chase
Dare you explore the Haunty Halls, home to the Boos? This creepy galaxy is where you first harvest the Bulb Berry, which lets Yoshi see otherwise invisible platforms. Without it, you'll never be able to find the Power Stars. Unlock criteria: complete a mission in Tall Trunk Galaxy or Freezy Flake Galaxy
18. Freezy Flake Galaxy ×6 ×6 ×1	Missions
	Bowser on Ice ( ∙ )
	Sorbetti's Chilly Reception ()
	The Chimp's Skating Challenge
Shivers and chills abound in the Freezy Flake Galaxy. You must use the Fire Flowers and Rock Mushrooms to locate the Power Stars in this frozen corner of space. The Chimp from Fluffy Bluff is here too, just waiting to challenge you to another game. Can you prove to The Chimp that you're the best skater in the galaxy? Unlock criterion: complete a mission in Cloudy Court Galaxy or Haunty Halls Galaxy
19. Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy ×4 ×9	Missions
	Silver Chomp Grudge Match ( ∙ )
	Masterpiece Speed Run
When you land in this artful galaxy, you are immediately given the Power Star. But it's locked inside a sphere. You must race to the finish line to unlock the Power Star. Unlock criterion: complete a mission in Freezy Flake Galaxy
20. Beat Block Galaxy () ×4 ×3 ×1	Missions
	Step to the Beep ( ∙ )
	Silver Stars in Double Time
No wallflowers allowed! Jump to the beat in this musical galaxy. Platforms blink with the rhythm; you cannot stand still or else this galaxy will dance you out from under you feet, leaving you hanging over empty space. Unlock criterion: complete "A Glimmer of Bulb Berry" and feed the Hungry Luma 1000 Star Bits
21. Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet ×4 ×5 ×2 ×2	Missions
	Bowser Jr.'s Mighty Megahammer ( ∙ )
	Megahammer's Daredevil Bash
Bowser Jr. holds the next Grand Star. The Koopa King's offspring has a mighty pirate fleet he unleashes to slow you down, but with Yoshi at your side, you'll survive the ships. The massive robot Bowser Jr. is powering with the Grand Star is the toughest challenge yet, so be sure to seek out a Life Mushroom so you meet Megahammer prepared for battle. Unlock criteria: collect 28 Power Stars and complete "Bowser's Big Lava Power Party"