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Li'l Penguin Lost
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Li'l Penguin Lost

Lost your way finding the baby penguin in Super Mario 64? This guide helps you navigate Cool, Cool Mountain and return the Li'l Penguin to its mother for a Power Star.

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Lost your way finding the baby penguin in Super Mario 64? This guide helps you navigate Cool, Cool Mountain and return the Li'l Penguin to its mother for a Power Star.

Alright, let's find that little guy! This mission, 'Li'l Penguin Lost,' is in the Cool, Cool Mountain level of Super Mario 64. You'll need to carry a baby penguin down the mountain and return it to its mom to snag a Power Star. There are two main ways to do this: the long way and the quick way. We'll cover both!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start: You'll begin on Cool, Cool Mountain. Your first objective is to find the baby penguin.
  2. 2
    Finding the Penguin: Head down the mountain. You'll eventually come to a section with a snowman. Near here, you'll find the baby penguin. Pick it up by walking into it.
  3. 3
    The Long Way Down:
    1. Once you're carrying the baby penguin, you'll need to head towards the long bridge.
  4. 4
    This bridge has two Mr. Blizzards that jump out at you. Getting hit by them will cause you to drop the baby penguin, so be careful! If you drop it, quickly pick it back up.
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    Successfully crossing the bridge means the rest of the path down is pretty straightforward.
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    Reach the bottom of the mountain where the big mother penguin is waiting.
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    Approach her with the baby penguin in tow.
  • The Quick Way Down:
    1. After grabbing the baby penguin, you have a couple of options for a faster descent.
    2. Option A (Broken Bridge Teleport): Head towards the broken bridge that acts as a teleport. Instead of using the teleport normally, jump off the edge of this broken bridge. You'll slide down to the area below.
    3. Option B (Slope Slide): Alternatively, while facing the long bridge with the jumping Mr. Blizzards, look to the left. You'll see a slope. Slide down this slope. Depending on how you angle your analog stick, you can land directly in the area with the mother penguin.
    4. Option C (Jumping the Ledge): You can also just jump off the ledge near the snowman area and slide down to the area with the big penguin.
    5. Whichever quick method you choose, once you reach the mother penguin, hand over the baby.
  • Reward: Presenting the baby penguin to its mother will earn you a Power Star.
    • Tips
    • Carrying the baby penguin can be a bit tricky, especially with those jumping Mr. Blizzards on the long bridge. Try to time your movements to avoid them.
    • The slope to the left of the long bridge is a great shortcut if you can master landing it correctly. It bypasses the Mr. Blizzards entirely.
    • Don't be afraid to try the different quick-way options to see which one feels most comfortable for you.

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