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Star 3 - Inside The Ancient Pyramid - Shifting Sand Land
Super Mario 64

Star 3 - Inside The Ancient Pyramid - Shifting Sand Land

Find Star 3, Inside The Ancient Pyramid, in Super Mario 64's Shifting Sand Land. Navigate past obstacles and climb to the top.

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Find Star 3, Inside The Ancient Pyramid, in Super Mario 64's Shifting Sand Land. Navigate past obstacles and climb to the top.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the start, head right past a Tox-Box, 2 Bob-Ombs, and a Shyguy.
  2. 2
    Pass the first Pokey cactus and the grey stone structure, then avoid the second Pokey.
  3. 3
    Turn left and walk towards the tall pillar.
  4. 4
    Walk up the pillar and perform a long jump toward the pyramid to land on its lowest part, avoiding the quicksand.
  5. 5
    Hit the yellow '!' block nearby to reveal a 1-Up Mushroom.
  6. 6
    Walk up slightly and enter the small opening in the pyramid.
  7. 7
    Once inside, walk forward and turn right at the fence.
  8. 8
    Go past three Goombas and around the corner.
  9. 9
    Go underneath the Krazy Thwomp.
  10. 10
    Continue past one more Goomba and around the next corner.
  11. 11
    Jump over two sand pits and ascend the stairs to the second story.
  12. 12
    Head past the Spark and around the corner.
  13. 13
    Go past another Goomba, under the Krazy Thwomp, and approach the next two Goombas near a pole.
  14. 14
    Climb the pole to reach the third story.
  15. 15
    Go right up the slope.
  16. 16
    Grab onto the wire-like structure above you and hold 'A' to hold on.
  17. 17
    Climb the wire all the way across and let go of 'A' to drop down at the end.
  18. 18
    Use the four elevated platforms to reach the fourth story.
  19. 19
    To get past the rolling Krazy Thwomp, enter the small cubbyhole in the wall and let it roll by.
  20. 20
    Leave the cubbyhole and advance further up the pyramid.
  21. 21
    Go around the corner to find a spinning energy heart that will restore your health.
  22. 22
    Continue through the pyramid and ascend the moving brick steps to the next story.
  23. 23
    Two Sparks will appear from mid-air; go across the narrow ledge while avoiding their attacks.
  24. 24
    Climb the pole into the next story.
  25. 25
    Cross the bridge while avoiding the Krazy Thwomp hopping on it.
  26. 26
    Go up the slope with coins on it.
  27. 27
    Follow the coins and perform a double jump when they lead upwards.
  28. 28
    Grab onto the next ledge.
  29. 29
    The star will be directly in front of you; grab it.
Tips
  • Be careful not to fall into the quicksand when approaching the pyramid.
  • Hold 'A' firmly when climbing the wire-like structure to avoid falling into the quicksand.
  • Use the cubbyhole to safely pass the rolling Krazy Thwomp.
  • The Sparks are not very accurate, so focus on crossing the narrow ledge.

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