Master the Blooper Surfing Time Trial in Super Mario Sunshine's Ricco Harbor! Learn how to beat the 40-second time limit and grab that elusive Shine Sprite.
Alright, let's dive into Episode 10 of Ricco Harbor in Super Mario Sunshine! This is the 'Blooper Surfing Time Trial,' and it's all about speed. You'll need to complete the Blooper surfing course in under 40 seconds to snag a secret Shine Sprite. To get here, you first need at least 3 Shines and to have defeated the Polluted Piranha. Then, look for the Rainbow M on the side of the Boathouse on the west side of Delfino Plaza. Hop in there, and you'll be transported to the right spot.
Now, here's the deal: you'll want to select Episode 2 from the Episode selection menu and head to the right to find your Blooper. The course itself is the same one you might remember from the 'Blooper Surfing Safari' episode, but the goal is way tougher this time.
- 1Head to the Ricco Harbor surf course. Make sure you've selected Episode 2.
- 2Find and mount a Blooper.
- 3Your main objective is to beat the course in under 40 seconds. To do this, you'll absolutely want to grab the Pink Blooper. It's noticeably faster and your best bet for hitting that time goal.
- 4Focus on cutting corners as much as possible. Every second counts!
- 5As you approach the end, you'll see two final corners. You need to leap over these corners. If you can nail this and avoid hitting any obstacles, you should easily make the 40-second mark.
- Definitely choose the Pink Blooper. Its superior top speed is crucial for beating the time trial.
- Don't be afraid to take tight lines and cut corners aggressively.
- Practicing the jump over the final two corners will save you a lot of time.
Nail this, and you'll be rewarded with another Shine Sprite!
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