Beat World 5-3 Backstreet Bustle in Super Mario 3D World

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This level, World 5-3: Backstreet Bustle, requires 80 Green Stars to unlock. It's a speedy one with a 100-second timer, so you'll need to move fast! You'll encounter Multi-Vators and Double Cherries, which can make multiplayer a bit easier. However, even solo, the walls aren't too high, so a Cat Suit can also be a great help.

Walkthrough

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Right at the start, look to your left for a cracked floor tile. Ground Pound it to find Green Star #1.
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Head straight ahead and hit the ?-Block to get a Double Cherry. Use this to ride the Multi-Vator across the blue lava.
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On the other side, you'll find more Double Cherries in ?-Blocks to the left and right. Grab them until you have four characters. If you don't get hit, you can use all the Multi-Vators!
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Take the Multi-Vator marked '4' on the left side to reach an upper ledge where Green Star #2 is waiting.
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After grabbing the second Green Star, you can simply drop down to collect Green Star #3.
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To get the Stamp in this level, you'll need to use Toad. The button on the right side of the stage specifically requires his unique ability.
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A good strategy is to collect all the Green Stars in one playthrough, then replay the level with Toad to grab the Stamp.
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Once you've collected everything, make your way to the Goal Pole!

Tips

Consider collecting all Green Stars in one run and then replaying the level with Toad to get the Stamp. This can save you time and frustration.
If playing in multiplayer, coordinating with your teammates can make navigating the Multi-Vators and collecting items much easier.
Don't get hit! Losing a Double Cherry means you might not be able to create enough characters to utilize all the Multi-Vators.

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