Master the Comet Star: Topman Tribe Speed Run in Super Mario 3D All-Stars! Learn strategies for the Speedy Comet, the Pull Star section, and the Topmaniac boss fight to earn your Power Star.
Alright, so you've made it to the Speedy Comet version of the Topman Tribe level in Dreadnought Galaxy! To even get here, you'll need to have completed the 'Revenge of the Topman Tribe' mission first. This speedy challenge is located in the Garden dome, just like its predecessor.
- 1This level is pretty much identical to 'Revenge of the Topman Tribe', so if you aced that one, you'll do great here. The main difference is the clock is ticking! You have exactly six minutes to grab the Power Star. This means no messing around – avoid unnecessary fights with enemies and skip collecting those scattered Star Bits. If you don't make it in time, you'll lose a life, so efficiency is key.
- 2The one section where you might want to slow down just a tiny bit is the Pull Star and Cannonball part. Seriously, take your time here to avoid getting hit by any cannonballs. It might sound counter-intuitive for a speed run, but getting hit will cost you way more time (and potentially a life) than carefully navigating it. Getting through this section unscathed is more important than rushing it.
- 3The boss battle against Topmaniac is exactly the same as before. Your goal is to jump on Topmaniac to make him vulnerable, and then use your spin attack to knock him into the electric rails. You'll need to do this three times in total to defeat him.
- 4Once Topmaniac is down, congratulations! You'll earn another Power Star. Just make sure you've left yourself enough time to deal with the boss, as he can be a bit tricky to jump on consistently, especially when you're under pressure from the time limit.
- Keep an eye on the timer! Six minutes goes by faster than you think.
- Prioritize reaching the end over collecting optional items like Star Bits.
- The Pull Star and Cannonball section is a prime spot for time loss if you're not careful. Take it slow and steady here.
- Don't get frustrated if you miss a jump on Topmaniac; just reset and try again.
A Power Star!
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