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Star 1 - Scale The Mountain - Tall, Tall Mountain
Super Mario 64

Star 1 - Scale The Mountain - Tall, Tall Mountain

Follow this Super Mario 64 walkthrough to scale Tall, Tall Mountain and collect the Star. Learn how to navigate obstacles like holes, moles, Bob-ombs, rolling logs, and steel balls.

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Follow this Super Mario 64 walkthrough to scale Tall, Tall Mountain and collect the Star. Learn how to navigate obstacles like holes, moles, Bob-ombs, rolling logs, and steel balls.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by advancing past the three Goombas.
  2. 2
    Continue down the path until you reach a hole. Perform a long jump (Z+A) to cross it.
  3. 3
    Continue down the path and perform another long jump to cross the next hole.
  4. 4
    You will arrive at a platform with giant mushrooms; ignore them and continue down the path.
  5. 5
    Advance past the moles that throw rocks at you.
  6. 6
    You will encounter three Bob-ombs; you can ignore them or defeat them for a coin each.
  7. 7
    Continue down the path to find a giant pink Bob-omb in an open area. You can defeat it by picking it up from behind and throwing it.
  8. 8
    Advance to the narrow bridge on the other side of the open area. Collect the 5 coins on the bridge.
  9. 9
    At the end of the bridge, jump to the platform with the monkey. Ignore the monkey, as it will take your hat if picked up.
  10. 10
    Go to the far right of this platform to find a large, stationary log. Jump on the left side of the log to make it roll left.
  11. 11
    Run in the opposite direction of the rolling log to make it roll completely to the left.
  12. 12
    Once the log has rolled all the way left, go to its far side and jump onto the new, small platform.
  13. 13
    Jump to the adjacent platform.
  14. 14
    Follow this platform to the right; it will begin to rise. Avoid the large steel balls rolling towards you, as they will cause two pieces of health loss if hit.
  15. 15
    After passing the section with the steel balls, the platform will slope downwards, causing you to slide.
  16. 16
    When you stop sliding, proceed past the three Goombas.
  17. 17
    At the beginning of a huge pit, there is a hidden 1-Up Mushroom. Collect it.
  18. 18
    Perform a long jump across the huge pit.
  19. 19
    Quickly run past the cloud and collect the five coins.
  20. 20
    Continue down the pathway and into a section of rough vines. Watch out for the three nearby Goombas.
  21. 21
    At the end of the rough vines, jump to grab the ledge and pull yourself up.
  22. 22
    Run past the exclamation switch and continue down the path.
  23. 23
    You will reach an extremely narrow ledge with 5 coins on it. Cross this ledge carefully.
  24. 24
    After crossing the narrow ledge, continue down the zig-zagged surface and ascend the rest of the way to the very top of the mountain.
  25. 25
    The star will be waiting for you at the summit.
Tips
  • Use the long jump (Z+A) to clear the holes.
  • Be cautious of the moles throwing rocks and the Goombas.
  • The giant pink Bob-omb can be defeated by picking it up and throwing it.
  • Avoid the steel balls on the rising platform; they deal significant damage.
  • Collect all the coins on the narrow ledges and pathways for potential rewards.

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