Stage 3

Right at the start, grab that Spark ability if you see it. It's super handy! Then, just head forward. You'll see a bomb block – give it a whack to reveal the door and pop through.

Keep following the path. You can grab the Spark ability again if you missed it or want a refresher. You've got a choice here: go left for more stars, or right if you want a slightly easier route. Either way, you'll reach another door. Don't go through it just yet! Instead, press down to drop down to a lower level and snag your first Energy Sphere. Once you've got it, head back up and go through that door you skipped.

Now, you'll be navigating an area with some moving pillars. Just time your jumps and movements to get past them. You'll find a stone block you can inhale. Use it to smash through some other blocks – there might be some food and stars hidden behind them! Keep going until you reach a switch. Hit it, and then head through the door that appears.

In this next section, grab the Beam ability. You'll need it to break bomb blocks and drop cannons as you make your way forward. Eventually, you'll come across a locked gate. Don't worry, the key isn't far! Head to the right of the gate to find it. Grab the key, go back to the gate, and unlock it to get your second Energy Sphere. Now, backtrack a bit along the path you just came from and enter the door at its end.

Here's a bit of a tricky part: watch out for spikes as you proceed. You'll hit a switch that starts a timer, and a little guy with a key will appear. You need to RUN LIKE CRAZY to reach the end of the path before he does! Beat him to the punch, grab the key he drops, and take it to the gate. This will unlock your final Energy Sphere for this stage! Once that's done, just head for the exit.