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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

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Navigate Hooktail's Castle in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, find the Power Bounce badge, and uncover Koops' father's secret.

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Navigate Hooktail's Castle in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, find the Power Bounce badge, and uncover Koops' father's secret.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After Koops joins, his girlfriend Koopie Koo may appear to question his decision.
  2. 2
    Continue west, fighting enemies. Use the pipe in the next area.
  3. 3
    On top of the pipe, use Koops's shell ability to shoot it left and grab the Happy Heart badge.
  4. 4
    In the area with odd rocks, insert the Sun & Moon Stones into their slots.
  5. 5
    Examine the holes to move the rocks, revealing writing on the middle rock.
  6. 6
    Use Koops's hold-shell ability, hold him away from the right switch, and go to the left switch.
  7. 7
    Release X and press B to hit the switches simultaneously.
  8. 8
    The middle rock will move, revealing a pipe. Use it.
  9. 9
    Head east and enter Hooktail's Castle.
  10. 10
    Before using the springboard, exit the lower east and go east to the bridge.
  11. 11
    Continue straight to fall near a small rock. Cross until the gap is too big, then use Koops to grab the HP Plus badge.
  12. 12
    Re-enter the area with the springboard. Heal with the Heart Block (costs coins) and save if desired.
  13. 13
    Exit east and use the plane panel.
  14. 14
    Enter the castle through the door on the other side.
  15. 15
    In the first room, you will see Koopa remains, Dull Bones, Koopa Troopas, and Paratroopas. It is best to use Goombella for these battles.
  16. 16
    Hit the red box for the Power Bounce badge.
  17. 17
    In the next room, you will find Koopa skeletons.
  18. 18
    About halfway through, Koops will notice his father's skeleton with a letter.
  19. 19
    The letter reveals Hooktail's weakness (something starting with "cr-" and ending with "-icket") and mentions an item related to it is in the castle.
  20. 20
    The letter warns not to fall for Hooktail's tricks and mentions Kolorado.
  21. 21
    Head to the right side of this room and examine the red skeleton.
  22. 22
    The red skeleton comes alive and summons a swarm of Dull Bones that will push you back. Hammer them repeatedly.
  23. 23
    Examine the red skeleton again to battle it.

Miniboss Battle:

  • Red Bones: Max HP: 5, Attack: 3
  • Dull Bones (x4 or more if delayed win): Max HP: 1, Attack: 2
Tips
  • The HP Plus badge is rather useless but can be sold for good cash.
  • The Power Bounce badge is essential for winning the game; without it, you will have a lot of trouble.
  • Use Goombella for battles against Koopa Troopas and Paratroopas in the first room.
  • Be prepared for the Dull Bones to constantly push you back during the Red Bones miniboss fight.

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