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Episode 5: Gooper Blooper Returns
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Episode 5: Gooper Blooper Returns

Learn how to defeat Gooper Blooper in Super Mario Sunshine's Ricco Harbor Episode 5. This guide covers the strategy and tips you need to claim your Shine Sprite.

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Learn how to defeat Gooper Blooper in Super Mario Sunshine's Ricco Harbor Episode 5. This guide covers the strategy and tips you need to claim your Shine Sprite.

Alright, so you're back in Ricco Harbor for Episode 5, and guess who decided to show up again? Yep, our slimy pal Gooper Blooper! This time, we're aiming to snag another Shine Sprite. To even get to this rematch, you'll need at least 3 Shines already and have taken down that nasty Polluted Piranha. Oh, and one more thing: you absolutely need the Rocket Nozzle for this one. If you don't have it yet, no worries! Just head to the Boathouse on the west side of Delfino Plaza, look for that Rainbow M, and dive in. Follow the sewer path, take a left at the first intersection, and pop out. From there, drop down to the house on your right, do a Side Somersault to get some height, then use your FLUDD to hover over to the next building. You'll find a box with the Hover Nozzle there. Once you've got both the Rocket and Hover Nozzles, make your way back to the spot where you fought Gooper Blooper the first time in Episode 1. It's time to blast off!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to the arena where you previously fought Gooper Blooper.
  2. 2
    Equip the Rocket Nozzle.
  3. 3
    Use the Rocket Nozzle to blast your way over to the helipad where Gooper Blooper is waiting.
  4. 4
    The strategy here is pretty much the same as your first encounter. You'll need to dodge its attacks and then grab onto its tentacles.
  5. 5
    Pull the tentacles with the Y button to expose its mouth.
  6. 6
    Jump into its mouth to deal damage.
  7. 7
    Heads up: Gooper Blooper has a new move! It'll sometimes spin around with its remaining tentacles to try and hit you. Be ready to jump over these spinning attacks at any moment.
  8. 8
    Keep repeating this process until Gooper Blooper is defeated.
Tips
  • Make sure you have both the Rocket Nozzle and Hover Nozzle before heading to the arena.
  • The spinning attack can be tricky, so focus on timing your jumps.
  • Don't get too greedy; focus on dodging and attacking when you have a clear opening.

Once you defeat Gooper Blooper, you'll be rewarded with another Shine Sprite!

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