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Star 2 - To the Top of the Fortress - Whomp's Fortress
Super Mario 64

Star 2 - To the Top of the Fortress - Whomp's Fortress

Follow the trail to the top of Whomp's Fortress in Super Mario 64 to find Star 2. Learn how to navigate the platforms and bridges.

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Follow the trail to the top of Whomp's Fortress in Super Mario 64 to find Star 2. Learn how to navigate the platforms and bridges.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the starting area, jump onto the elevated hill.
  2. 2
    Press yourself against the nearby stone wall, perform a double jump to grab the top, and pull yourself up.
  3. 3
    Collect the five coins on top of the stone wall.
  4. 4
    Follow the platform until it merges with a brick platform.
  5. 5
    Climb the stairs and defeat the Pirahna Plant by jumping on it.
  6. 6
    Collect the blue coin dropped by the Pirahna Plant and the red coin it was guarding.
  7. 7
    Continue along the brick platform until you reach a silver bridge.
  8. 8
    Quickly cross the silver bridge as it will start to fall apart.
  9. 9
    Cross the narrow wooden bridge, which has five coins on it.
  10. 10
    Wait for the rotating platform to come to you and jump on it.
  11. 11
    Move to the center of the rotating platform to avoid being pushed off.
  12. 12
    Wait for the platform to rotate 180 degrees and quickly dart to the other side of the pit.
  13. 13
    Continue past two Whomps.
  14. 14
    Jump onto the 'elevator' platforms and let them take you higher.
  15. 15
    Jump off the elevator platforms onto the top area of the level.
  16. 16
    Locate the lighthouse-like building in the center.
  17. 17
    Use the platforms sticking out of the sides of the building to climb up.
  18. 18
    Jump onto the first platform.
  19. 19
    Jump onto the second, moving platform when it is in its extended position.
  20. 20
    Continue jumping on the platforms until you reach the last one.
  21. 21
    The last platform will rise to the top; jump off onto the building's top region.
  22. 22
    Go around to the other side of the top area to find the star.
  23. 23
    Grab the star.
Tips
  • You can defeat the two Whomps you pass for extra coins.
  • Cross the wooden bridge slowly to avoid falling off.
  • Ensure you are in the center of the rotating platform to avoid being pushed off.

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