Discover the different dialogue Bowser speaks after beating him in Super Mario 64 based on collecting 120 stars or fewer.
After you beat Bowser in the Sky in Super Mario 64, the message you receive from Bowser will differ based on your star count. If you have collected 119 or fewer Power Stars, Bowser expresses disbelief and a fading hope for peace, vowing to return.
If you have managed to collect all 120 Power Stars, Bowser's reaction is more extreme. He laments losing to you, calls his troops worthless for handing over all the Power Stars, and is amazed that there were 120 in total, some of which he missed within the castle. He expresses his hatred for peace returning to the world and departs, promising a rematch and encouraging you to keep playing.
Bowser's Dialogue (Stars < 120):
"Nooo! It can't be! You've really beaten me, Mario?!! I gave those troops power, but now it's all fading away! Arrgghh! I can see peace returning to the world! I can't stand it! Hmmm... It's not over yet... C'mon troops! Let's watch the ending together! Bwa ha ha ha!"
Bowser's Dialogue (Stars = 120):
"Noooo! You've really beaten me this time, Mario! I can't stand losing to you! My troops... worthless! They've turned over all the Power Stars! What?! There are 120 in all??? Amazing! There were some in the castle that I missed??!! Now I see peace returning to the world... Oooo! I really hate that! I can't watch--I'm outta here! Just you wait until next time. Until then, keep that Control Stick smokin'! Bwa ha ha ha!"
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