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Navigating the Toxic Maze
Super Mario 3D All-Stars

Navigating the Toxic Maze

Complete Navigating the Toxic Maze in Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Learn how to get the Metal-Head Mario power-up and find the 8 red coins.

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Complete Navigating the Toxic Maze in Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Learn how to get the Metal-Head Mario power-up and find the 8 red coins.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter the Hazy Maze Cave and head towards the large body of water.
  2. 2
    Swim across the water to reach the platform with the Metal Cap switch.
  3. 3
    Activate the Metal Cap switch to gain the Metal-Head Mario power-up. This allows you to walk through toxic water and sink to the bottom of bodies of water.
  4. 4
    Use the Metal Cap to navigate through the toxic maze area. Be careful of the poisonous gas.
  5. 5
    The 8 Red Coins are scattered throughout the toxic maze. Some are in plain sight, while others require careful platforming or using the Metal Cap to reach submerged areas.
  6. 6
    Collect all 8 Red Coins to reveal a Power Star.
Tips
  • The Metal Cap is temporary, so plan your route through the toxic maze efficiently.
  • Pay attention to the environmental hazards, such as falling rocks and poisonous gas.
  • If you fall into deep water while Metal-Head Mario, you will sink to the bottom, which can help in reaching submerged Red Coins.

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