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{{galaxybox
{{course infobox
|image=[[File:Slipsand_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:Slipsand Galaxy.png|250px]]
|area=[[World 5 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 5]]
|area=[[World 5 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 5]]
|boss=[[Squizzard]]
|boss=[[Squizzard]]
|comet=[[Daredevil Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|comets=[[Daredevil Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|level=[[#Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole|Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]]<br>[[#Sailing the Sandy Seas|Sailing the Sandy Seas]]<br>[[#Squizzard's Daredevil Run|Squizzard's Daredevil Run]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
|missions=[[Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]]<br>[[Sailing the Sandy Seas]]<br>[[Squizzard's Daredevil Run]]<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|Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]][[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|20px|Sailing the Sandy Sea]][[File:Smg2 icon prankstercomet.png|20px|Squizzard's Daredevil Run]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px|Green Star 1]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px|Green Star 2]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px|Green Star 3]]
|stars=[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|20px|Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]][[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|20px|Sailing the Sandy Sea]][[File:Smg2 icon prankstercomet.png|20px|Squizzard's Daredevil Run]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px|Green Star 1]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px|Green Star 2]][[File:Smg2 icon greencomet.png|20px|Green Star 3]]
|unlock=Get the first [[Power Star]] from [[Space Storm Galaxy]]
|unlock=Get the first [[Power Star]] from [[Space Storm Galaxy]]
|icon=The large pyramid and the [[#Sand Slide Planet|Sand Slide]] that comes out of it
|icon=The large pyramid and the [[#Sand Slide Planet|Sand Slide]] that comes out of it
|story=[[Space Storm Galaxy|<<]] [[Shiverburn Galaxy|>>]]
|more=[[Space Storm Galaxy|<<]] [[Shiverburn Galaxy|>>]]
}}
}}
'''Slipsand Galaxy''' is a galaxy in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. It is located in World 5. The level is desert-themed and features desert objects such as cacti. Sand Rivers and [[fireball]]s are the main obstacles in the level. A pyramid can be seen in the background, but serves no special purpose. [[Dry Bones]], [[Magikoopa]]s and [[Pokey Head]]s are common enemies in this galaxy. The [[Fire Flower]] reappears in this galaxy and is used in the boss battle against [[Squizzard]]. At one point, Mario will need to avoid some [[Rhomp]]s while sliding down sand.  
'''Slipsand Galaxy''' is a galaxy in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', located in [[World 5 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 5]]. The level is desert-themed and features desert objects such as cacti. Sand Rivers and [[fireball]]s are the main obstacles in the level. A pyramid can be seen in the background, but serves no special purpose. [[Dry Bones]], [[Magikoopa]]s and [[Pokey Head]]s are common enemies in this galaxy. The [[Fire Flower]] reappears in this galaxy and is used in the boss battle against [[Squizzard]]. At one point, Mario needs to avoid some [[Rhomp]]s while sliding down sand.  
 
==Planets==
==Planets==
==={{conjecturaltext|Starting Planet}}===
'''NOTE''': Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.
[[File:SSG1.png|thumb|200px|Mario on the Starting Planet.]]
===Starting Planet===
This is a long, tubular planet with a fast sand current. During the [[#Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole|Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]] mission, the current is going with the player. Many [[fireball]]s circle the planet and many [[Thorny Flower]]s serve as an impedement during the mission. The [[Launch Star]] will take the player to the [[#Sandy Waterfall Planet|Sandy Waterfall Planet]]. During the [[#Sailing the Sandy Seas|Sailing the Sandy Seas]] mission, the current is going against Mario. Luckily, there are platforms to allow the player to reach the [[Warp Pipe]] on the other side. If the player goes all the way to the very end in this mission, where the Launch Star was in the last mission, he or she will find three 1-Up Mushrooms. The player must rapidly jump and spin to do this. The [[Launch Star]] will take Mario to the [[#Sandy Sea Planet|Sandy Sea Planet]] during the mission.
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Starting Planet.png|thumb|200px|Mario on the {{conjectural|Starting Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Gravity.png|left|thumb|200px|Mario inside the {{conjectural|Starting Planet|planet}}.]]
This is a long, tubular planet with a fast sand current. During the [[#Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole|Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]] mission, the current is going with the player. Many [[fireball]]s circle the planet and many [[thorny flower|prickly plant]]s serve as an impediment during the mission. The [[Launch Star]] takes the player to the [[#Sandy Waterfall Planet|Sandy Waterfall Planet]]. During the [[#Sailing the Sandy Seas|Sailing the Sandy Seas]] mission, the current is going against Mario. Luckily, there are platforms to allow the player to reach the [[Warp Pipe]] on the other side. If the player goes all the way to the very end in this mission, where the Launch Star was in the last mission, they find three [[1-Up Mushroom]]s. The player must rapidly jump and spin to do this. The [[Launch Star]] takes Mario to the [[#Sandy Sea Planet|Sandy Sea Planet]] during the mission. There is also an underground section with [[Fire Bar]]s and gravity.
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==={{conjecturaltext|Sandy Fall Planet|planet}}===
===Sandy Fall Planet===
[[File:SSG2.png|left|thumb|200px|Mario approaching the Sandy Waterfall Planet.]]
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Sandy Falls Planet.png|left|thumb|200px|Mario approaching the {{conjectural|Sandy Fall Planet|planet}}.]]
A fairly small planet with a sand current that is going against the player. At the first part, there are a few shifting blocks that will push the player off the planet. Many [[Pokey Head]]s appear on this planet. At the second area, it is an S-shaped stream with three [[Cluckboom]]s flying over it. The [[Comet Medal]] can be found in this area. There is a [[Fire Flower]], even more Pokey Heads, and more shifting blocks in the next area. There is a [[Midway Point]] and a [[Launch Star]] that takes the player to the Sand Slide Planet at the top. There is also a [[Fire Flower]] that can be used to light two urns on the Sandy Waterfall Planet, but it's optional because lighting the urns just gives out a [[1-Up Mushroom]].
A fairly small planet with a sand current that is going against the player. At the first part, there are a few shifting blocks that push the player off the planet. Many [[Pokey Head]]s appear on this planet. At the second area, it is an S-shaped stream with three [[Cluckboom]]s flying over it. The [[Comet Medal]] can be found in this area. There is a [[Fire Flower]], even more Pokey Heads, and more shifting blocks in the next area. There is a [[Checkpoint Flag]] and a [[Launch Star]] that takes the player to the Sand Slide Planet at the top. There is also a [[Fire Flower]] that can be used to light two urns on the Sandy Waterfall Planet, but it's optional because lighting the urns just gives out a 1-Up Mushroom.
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==={{conjecturaltext|Sand Slide Planet|planet}}===
===Sand Slide Planet===
[[File:SSG3.png|thumb|200px|Mario on the Sand Slide Planet.]]
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Rolling Rhomps.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario on the {{conjectural|Sand Slide Planet|planet}}.]]
The planet is basically one long sand stream coming out of the pyramid. The player must slide down the stream to the end while avoiding the [[Rhomp]]s that appear halfway. It gets narrower towards the end of the stream. At the bottom of the slide is a small area with [[Lumalee]], a [[Midway Point]], and the [[Launch Star]] that takes the player to the [[#Squizzard's Sinkhole Planet|Sinkhole Planet]].
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Slide End.png|thumb|200px|Luigi at the end of the slide.]]
The planet is basically one long sand stream coming out of the pyramid. The player must slide down the stream to the end while avoiding the [[Rhomp]]s that appear halfway. It gets narrower towards the end of the stream. At the bottom of the slide is a small area with [[Lumalee]], a Checkpoint Flag, and the [[Launch Star]] that takes the player to the [[#Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole|Sinkhole Planet]].
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==={{conjecturaltext|Squizzard's Sinkhole Planet|planet}}===
===Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole===
[[File:SSG4.png|left|thumb|200px|Mario on Squizzard's Sinkhole Planet.]]
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Squizzard Planet.png|left|thumb|200px|Mario on Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole.]]
The planet is an upside down dome-shaped planet filled with sand. The sand moves at a fast current towards the middle where [[Squizzard]] lies. The arena is fenced up and there are some rocks here that can serve as platforms. Two [[Fire Flower]]s appear here.
The planet is a bowl-shaped planet filled with sand. The sand moves at a fast current towards the middle where [[Squizzard]] lies. The arena is fenced up and there are some rocks here that can serve as platforms. Two [[Fire Flower]]s appear here.
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==={{conjecturaltext|Sandy Sea Planet|planet}}===
===Sandy Sea Planet===
[[File:SSG5.png|thumb|200px|Mario approaching the Sandy Sea Planet.]]
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Sandy Sea Planet.png|thumb|200px|Mario approaching the {{conjectural|Sandy Sea Planet|planet}}.]]
This planet is only traveled to during the [[#Sailing the Sandy Seas|Sailing the Sandy Seas]] mission. It is a vast, wide open area filled with lethal quicksand. The player needs to ride the [[Sand Sailer]] on this planet to avoid falling into the quicksand. Many cacti are found here and slowly deteriorate the ship. [[Magikoopa]]s and a single [[Silver Chomp]] are found on this planet as well. The [[Power Star]] is found at the end of the planet.
This planet is only traveled to during the [[Sailing the Sandy Seas]] mission. It is a vast, wide open area filled with lethal quicksand. The player needs to ride the [[Sand Bird]] on this planet to avoid falling into the quicksand. Many cacti are found here, which destroy parts of the ship, although the ship quickly regenerates any lost parts. [[Magikoopa]]s and a single [[Homing Chomp]] are found on this planet as well. The [[Power Star]] is found at the end of the planet.
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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
*[[Fireball]]s
*[[Fireball]]s
*[[Thorny Flower]]s
*[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
*[[Pokey Head]]s
*[[Pokey Head]]s
*[[Cluckboom]]s
*[[Cluckboom]]s
*[[Rhomp]]s
*[[Rhomp]]s
*[[Firebar]]s
*[[Fire Bar]]s
*[[Dry Bones]]
*[[Dry Bones]]
*[[Magikoopa]]s
*[[Magikoopa]]s
*[[Silver Chomp]]
*[[Homing Chomp]]
*[[Squizzard]] (boss)
*[[Squizzard]] (boss)


==Missions==
==Missions==
===Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole===
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[[File:Squizzard Sinkhole.png|thumb|200px|Mario fights Squizzard.]]
|-style="background:skyblue;color:black"
The player will land on the [[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]. He or she will need to reach the [[Launch Star]] at the other end while avoiding to get hurt by fireballs. The player will then land on the [[#Sandy Waterfall Planet|Sandy Waterfall Planet]]. They will need to make their way up while avoiding getting crushed by the blocks and getting hit by a [[Cluckboom]]'s bomb. When he or she reaches the Launch Star, he or she will be sent to the [[#Sand Slide Planet|Sand Slide Planet]]. The player must avoid [[Rhomp]]s while trying not to fall off.
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At the end, there will be a [[Midway Point]] and a Launch Star to take the player to [[Squizzard]] at his [[#Squizzard's Sinkhole Planet|sinkhole]]. Here, the player will need to defeat Squizzard using the [[Fire Flower]]. Once Squizzard is defeated, the player will be rewarded with the [[Power Star]].
!Summary
 
|-
;Enemies
![[Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]]
*[[Fireball]]s
![[File:Squizzard Sinkhole.png|200px]]
*[[Thorny Flower]]s
|This mission's objective is to defeat [[Squizzard]].
*[[Pokey Head]]s
|-
*[[Cluckboom]]s
![[Sailing the Sandy Seas]]
*[[Rhomp]]s
![[File:Sand Sailer.png|200px]]
;Planets Visited
|This mission's objective is to ride on a [[Sand Bird]].
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
|-
*[[#Sandy Waterfall Planet|Sandy Waterfall Planet]]
![[Squizzard's Daredevil Run]]
*[[#Sand Slide Planet|Sand Slide Planet]]
![[File:Squizzard Daredevil.png|200px]]
*[[#Squizzard's Sinkhole Planet|Squizzard's Sinkhole Planet]]
|This mission's objective is to defeat Squizzard once more, this time with the player having only one health.
 
|}
;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap=砂地獄のサンドロン
|JapR=Sunajigoku no Sandoron
|JapM=Squizzard in the Sandy Inferno
|Spa=Las arenas de la perdición
|SpaM=The Sands of Doom
|Fra=L'entonnoir d'Ovizard
|FraM=Squizzard's Crater
|Ger=Die Riesenfalle des Sandolms
|GerM=Squizzard's Giant Trap}}
 
===Sailing the Sandy Seas===
[[File:Sandy Sea.png|thumb|200px|Mario sailing the sandy seas.]]
Players will land on the [[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]], but this time the sand current is going against them. They have to use the platforms to get to the nearby [[Warp Pipe]]. In the underground, the gravity changes depending on the players' movement. They should find a way to get to the orange Warp Pipe to go back up while avoiding the [[Firebar]]s. They should then take the [[Launch Star]] to the [[#Sandy Sea Planet|Sandy Sea Planet]].  
 
On this planet, players must ride the [[Sand Sailer]] through the whole level. The ship goes slow, but generally increases in speed as the [[Power Star]] gets closer. Cacti and [[Magikoopa]]s will try to hinder the players' progress. At the end of the sea, a [[Silver Chomp]] will try to knock players' into the quicksand. Players should strategically avoid the Chomp as it homes in on them. The [[Power Star]] will be in reach after the ordeal.
 
;Enemies
*[[Firebar]]s
*[[Dry Bones]]
*[[Magikoopa]]s
*[[Silver Chomp]]
;Planets Visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[#Sandy Sea Planet|Sandy Sea Planet]]
 
;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Jap=ドキドキ 砂漠クルーズ
|JapR=Doki Doki Sabaku Kurūzu
|JapM=Heart-pounding Desert Cruise Desert, from the onomatopoea for a rapidly beating heart, ''doki doki''.
|Spa=Crucero peligroso por el mar arenoso
|SpaM=Dangerous Cruise through the Sandy Sea
|Fra=Navigation en sable trouble
|FraM=Navigation in Troubling sand
|Ger=Die spektakuläre Schlingersandsafari
|GerM=The Spectacular Slipsand Safari}}
 
===Squizzard's Daredevil Run===
[[File:Squizzard Daredevil.png|thumb|200px|Mario fights Squizzard with one health.]]
The [[Prankster Comet#Daredevil Comet|Daredevil Comet]] must be in orbit in order to select this mission. The player will fight [[Squizzard]] with only one hit point. The fight is exactly the same as before.
 
;Enemies
*[[Squizzard]]
;Planets Visited
*[[#Squizzard's Sinkhole Planet|Squizzard's Sinkhole Planet]]
 
;Names in other languages
{{foreignname
|Spa=¡Muerte súbita! Las arenas de la perdición
|SpaM=Sudden Death! The Sands of Doom
|Fra=L'entonnoir d'Ovizard (une seule chance)
|FraM=Squizzard's Crater (only one chance)
|Ger=Der Sandolm lässt nicht locker!
|GerM=Squizzard doesn't let up!}}
 
===Green Star 1===
[[File:SSG GS1.png|thumb|200px|The Green Star near the waterfall.]]
The player will redo the [[#Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole|Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]] mission. When the player gets to the end of the [[#Sandy Waterfall Planet|Sandy Waterfall Planet]], he or she should see the [[Green Power Star]] at the end of a small waterfall. The player can either long jump to it, or walk to the top of the waterfall and slide down it to the star.


===Green Stars===
====Green Star 1====
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Green Star 1.png|thumb|200px|The Green Star near the waterfall.]]
The player must redo the [[Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]] mission. When the player gets to the end of the [[#Sandy Waterfall Planet|Sandy Waterfall Planet]], they should see the [[Green Star]] at the end of a small waterfall. The player can either [[Long Jump]] to it, or walk to the top of the waterfall and slide down it to the star.
;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Fireball]]s
*[[Fireball]]s
*[[Thorny Flower]]s
*[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
*[[Pokey Head]]s
*[[Pokey Head]]s
*[[Cluckboom]]s
*[[Cluckboom]]s
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===Green Star 2===
====Green Star 2====
[[File:SSG GS2.png|thumb|200px|Luigi about to get the second Green Star.]]
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Green Star 2.png|thumb|200px|Luigi about to get the second Green Star.]]
The player will redo the [[#Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole|Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]] mission. When the player gets to the [[#Sand Slide Planet|Sand Slide Planet]], he or she should immediately move to the far left to get the Green Power Star.
The player must redo the [[Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]] mission. When the player gets to the [[#Sand Slide Planet|Sand Slide Planet]], they should immediately move to the far left to get the Green Star.
 
;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Fireball]]s
*[[Fireball]]s
*[[Thorny Flower]]s
*[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
*[[Pokey Head]]s
*[[Pokey Head]]s
*[[Cluckboom]]s
*[[Cluckboom]]s
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===Green Star 3===
====Green Star 3====
[[File:SSG GS3.png|thumb|200px|Luigi getting the last Green Star.]]
[[File:SMG2 Slipsand Green Star 3.png|thumb|200px|Luigi getting the last Green Star.]]
The player will redo the [[#Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole|Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]] mission. The final Green Power Star is located yet again on the [[#Sand Slide Planet|Sand Slide Planet]]. After the player avoids the [[Rhomp]]s, he or she should immediately move to the far right side to get the Star.
The player must redo the [[Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole]] mission. The final Green Star is located yet again on the [[#Sand Slide Planet|Sand Slide Planet]]. After the player avoids the [[Rhomp]]s, they should immediately move to the far right side to get the Star.
 
;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Fireball]]s
*[[Fireball]]s
*[[Thorny Flower]]s
*[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
*[[Pokey Head]]s
*[[Pokey Head]]s
*[[Cluckboom]]s
*[[Cluckboom]]s
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==Music==
==Music==
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{{media table
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|file1=Slipsand Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga
|name1=Slipsand Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2
|title1=Slipsand Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2
|pipe1=Slipsand Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2
|description1=Slipsand Galaxy soundtrack (full version). [[Clockwork Ruins Galaxy]] also shares this theme.
|description1=Slipsand Galaxy soundtrack (full version)
|length=3:08
|length=3:08
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==Prima Official Game Guide description==
*"''The parched Slipsand Galaxy is a dangerous desert loaded with challenges like a giant sand slide and rolling [[Rhomp]]s. Things get even trickier when you travel to a great expanse of the desert and must ride on the back of a bird that can disappear when it hazards...too bad you don't have the same skill.''"


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=流れる星砂ギャラクシー
|Jap=流れる星砂ギャラクシー
|JapR=Nagareru Hoshizuna Gyarakushī
|JapR=Nagareru Hoshizuna Gyarakushī
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|Spa=Galaxia Arenas Arriesgadas
|Spa=Galaxia Arenas Arriesgadas
|SpaM=Risky Sands Galaxy
|SpaM=Risky Sands Galaxy
|FraE=Sables glissants
|FreE=Sables glissants
|FraEM=Slippy sands
|FreEM=Slippy sands
|Ita=Galassia Rena Sdrucciola
|Ita=Galassia Rena Sdrucciola
|ItaM=Slipsand Galaxy
|ItaM=Slipsand Galaxy
|Ger=Schlingersand-Galaxie
|Ger=Schlingersand-Galaxie
|GerM=Lurching Sand Galaxy}}
|GerM=Lurching Sand Galaxy
|Chi=流動星砂銀河
|ChiR=Liúdòng Xīngshā Yínhé
|ChiM=Flowing Starsand Galaxy
|Kor=흐르는 모래 갤럭시
|KorR=Heuleuneun Molae Gaelleogsi
|KorM=Flowing Sand Galaxy
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==Trivia==
{{SMG2 missions}}
*In the "[[#Sailing the Sandy Seas|Sailing the Sandy Seas]]" mission, if Mario fights the strong sand current on the [[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]] near the area where the [[Launch Star]] was in the first mission, the player will find three hidden [[1-Up Mushroom]]s.
*The "[[#Sailing the Sandy Seas|Sailing the Sandy Seas]]" mission name is probably a pun on the phrase "sailing the seven seas".
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[[Category:Outer Space Locations]]
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[[Category:Deserts]]
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Latest revision as of 20:58, April 8, 2024

Slipsand Galaxy
Slipsand Galaxy.png
Area World 5
How to unlock Get the first Power Star from Space Storm Galaxy
Boss(es) Squizzard
Comet(s) Daredevil Comet
Green Comet
Mission(s) Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole
Sailing the Sandy Seas
Squizzard's Daredevil Run
Green Star 1
Green Star 2
Green Star 3
Stars Squizzard's Sandy SinkholeSailing the Sandy SeaSquizzard's Daredevil RunGreen Star 1Green Star 2Green Star 3
Galaxy icon The large pyramid and the Sand Slide that comes out of it
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Slipsand Galaxy is a galaxy in the game Super Mario Galaxy 2, located in World 5. The level is desert-themed and features desert objects such as cacti. Sand Rivers and fireballs are the main obstacles in the level. A pyramid can be seen in the background, but serves no special purpose. Dry Bones, Magikoopas and Pokey Heads are common enemies in this galaxy. The Fire Flower reappears in this galaxy and is used in the boss battle against Squizzard. At one point, Mario needs to avoid some Rhomps while sliding down sand.

Planets[edit]

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.

Starting Planet[edit]

Mario on the Starting Planet.
Mario in the Slipsand Galaxy's gravity chamber.
Mario inside the Starting Planet.

This is a long, tubular planet with a fast sand current. During the Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole mission, the current is going with the player. Many fireballs circle the planet and many prickly plants serve as an impediment during the mission. The Launch Star takes the player to the Sandy Waterfall Planet. During the Sailing the Sandy Seas mission, the current is going against Mario. Luckily, there are platforms to allow the player to reach the Warp Pipe on the other side. If the player goes all the way to the very end in this mission, where the Launch Star was in the last mission, they find three 1-Up Mushrooms. The player must rapidly jump and spin to do this. The Launch Star takes Mario to the Sandy Sea Planet during the mission. There is also an underground section with Fire Bars and gravity.

Sandy Fall Planet[edit]

Mario approaching the Sandy Fall Planet.

A fairly small planet with a sand current that is going against the player. At the first part, there are a few shifting blocks that push the player off the planet. Many Pokey Heads appear on this planet. At the second area, it is an S-shaped stream with three Cluckbooms flying over it. The Comet Medal can be found in this area. There is a Fire Flower, even more Pokey Heads, and more shifting blocks in the next area. There is a Checkpoint Flag and a Launch Star that takes the player to the Sand Slide Planet at the top. There is also a Fire Flower that can be used to light two urns on the Sandy Waterfall Planet, but it's optional because lighting the urns just gives out a 1-Up Mushroom.

Sand Slide Planet[edit]

Mario on the Sand Slide Planet.
The end of the sand slide in the Slipsand Galaxy
Luigi at the end of the slide.

The planet is basically one long sand stream coming out of the pyramid. The player must slide down the stream to the end while avoiding the Rhomps that appear halfway. It gets narrower towards the end of the stream. At the bottom of the slide is a small area with Lumalee, a Checkpoint Flag, and the Launch Star that takes the player to the Sinkhole Planet.

Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole[edit]

Mario on Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole.

The planet is a bowl-shaped planet filled with sand. The sand moves at a fast current towards the middle where Squizzard lies. The arena is fenced up and there are some rocks here that can serve as platforms. Two Fire Flowers appear here.

Sandy Sea Planet[edit]

Mario approaching the Sandy Sea Planet.

This planet is only traveled to during the Sailing the Sandy Seas mission. It is a vast, wide open area filled with lethal quicksand. The player needs to ride the Sand Bird on this planet to avoid falling into the quicksand. Many cacti are found here, which destroy parts of the ship, although the ship quickly regenerates any lost parts. Magikoopas and a single Homing Chomp are found on this planet as well. The Power Star is found at the end of the planet.

Enemies[edit]

Missions[edit]

Level Image Summary
Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole Squizzard Sinkhole.png This mission's objective is to defeat Squizzard.
Sailing the Sandy Seas Sand Sailer.png This mission's objective is to ride on a Sand Bird.
Squizzard's Daredevil Run Squizzard Daredevil.png This mission's objective is to defeat Squizzard once more, this time with the player having only one health.

Green Stars[edit]

Green Star 1[edit]

The Green Star near the waterfall.

The player must redo the Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole mission. When the player gets to the end of the Sandy Waterfall Planet, they should see the Green Star at the end of a small waterfall. The player can either Long Jump to it, or walk to the top of the waterfall and slide down it to the star.

Enemies
Planets Visited

Green Star 2[edit]

Luigi about to get the second Green Star.

The player must redo the Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole mission. When the player gets to the Sand Slide Planet, they should immediately move to the far left to get the Green Star.

Enemies
Planets Visited

Green Star 3[edit]

Luigi getting the last Green Star.

The player must redo the Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole mission. The final Green Star is located yet again on the Sand Slide Planet. After the player avoids the Rhomps, they should immediately move to the far right side to get the Star.

Enemies
Planets Visited

Music[edit]

Audio.svg Slipsand Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Slipsand Galaxy soundtrack (full version). Clockwork Ruins Galaxy also shares this theme.
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Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]

  • "The parched Slipsand Galaxy is a dangerous desert loaded with challenges like a giant sand slide and rolling Rhomps. Things get even trickier when you travel to a great expanse of the desert and must ride on the back of a bird that can disappear when it hazards...too bad you don't have the same skill."

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 流れる星砂ギャラクシー
Nagareru Hoshizuna Gyarakushī
Flowing Starsand Galaxy

Chinese 流動星砂銀河
Liúdòng Xīngshā Yínhé
Flowing Starsand Galaxy

French (NOE) Sables glissants
Slippy sands
German Schlingersand-Galaxie
Lurching Sand Galaxy
Italian Galassia Rena Sdrucciola
Slipsand Galaxy
Korean 흐르는 모래 갤럭시
Heuleuneun Molae Gaelleogsi
Flowing Sand Galaxy

Spanish Galaxia Arenas Arriesgadas
Risky Sands Galaxy