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Star 2 - Mystery Of The Monkey Cage - Tall, Tall Mountain
Super Mario 64

Star 2 - Mystery Of The Monkey Cage - Tall, Tall Mountain

Follow this Super Mario 64 walkthrough to find Star 2, 'Mystery of the Monkey Cage,' on Tall, Tall Mountain. Learn how to reach the top and free the monkey.

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Follow this Super Mario 64 walkthrough to find Star 2, 'Mystery of the Monkey Cage,' on Tall, Tall Mountain. Learn how to reach the top and free the monkey.

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 across a second hole.
  4. 4
    You will reach a platform with giant mushrooms to your left. Ignore them and continue.
  5. 5
    Past the mushrooms, you'll encounter moles throwing rocks. Proceed with caution.
  6. 6
    Advance past the moles to an area with 3 Bob-Ombs. You can ignore them or defeat them for a coin each.
  7. 7
    Continue past the Bob-Ombs to a more open area with a giant pink Bob-Omb. You can pick him up from behind and throw him, or ignore him.
  8. 8
    Advance to the narrow bridge on the other side of the pink Bob-Omb's area. Collect the 5 coins on the bridge.
  9. 9
    At the end of the bridge, jump to the platform with the first monkey. Do not pick up this monkey, as he will take your hat.
  10. 10
    Go to the far right of this platform to find a large, stationary log.
  11. 11
    Jump on the left side of the log to make it roll left. Run in the opposite direction of the log's roll to make it roll completely to the left.
  12. 12
    Once the log has rolled fully left, go to its far side and jump onto the new, small platform.
  13. 13
    Jump to the adjacent platform. Follow it to the right; it will begin to rise.
  14. 14
    As the platform rises, large steel balls will roll towards you. Avoid them, as they deal two pieces of damage.
  15. 15
    After passing the steel balls, the platform will slope downwards, causing you to slide.
  16. 16
    When you stop sliding, proceed past 3 Goombas.
  17. 17
    A hidden 1-Up Mushroom is located at the beginning of the huge pit ahead. 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 into a section of rough vines. Watch out for 3 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. A cage with a star inside will appear next to it.
  24. 24
    Cross the narrow ledge carefully.
  25. 25
    Continue down the zig-zagged surface and up to the very top of the mountain.
  26. 26
    You will see a monkey similar to the one from earlier. Walk slowly towards it and press B to grab it.
  27. 27
    The monkey will offer to trade something good for its freedom. Accept the offer.
  28. 28
    The monkey will walk down the mountain. When it stops, talk to it.
  29. 29
    The monkey will jump on the cage, causing it to drop, and the star will appear back where you saw the first monkey.
  30. 30
    Return to the area of the first monkey (about halfway up the mountain) and jump across the water to collect the star.
Tips
  • Use the long jump (Z+A) to cross holes.
  • Be cautious of the moles throwing rocks and the steel balls rolling down the rising platform.
  • Walk slowly when approaching the monkey at the top to grab it without it taking your hat.
  • Star 2: Mystery Of The Monkey Cage

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