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Star 5 - A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit - Hazy Maze Cave
Super Mario 64

Star 5 - A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit - Hazy Maze Cave

Get Star 5, A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit, in Super Mario 64's Hazy Maze Cave by navigating toxic gas and climbing red bars.

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Get Star 5, A-Maze-Ing Emergency Exit, in Super Mario 64's Hazy Maze Cave by navigating toxic gas and climbing red bars.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the starting platform, drop down and defeat the spider enemy for 3 extra coins.
  2. 2
    Take the right path and defeat the next spider enemy that emerges from a hole.
  3. 3
    Continue along the narrow edge for 5 more coins.
  4. 4
    Safely cross the pit of fire by jumping when the fire is not active. Warning: Jumping into the fire will cause you to fall and lose a life.
  5. 5
    Enter the door on the other side of the fire pit.
  6. 6
    In the new room, grab the pole located at the front left and slide down to descend.
  7. 7
    Proceed into the second hallway and enter the wooden door at its end.
  8. 8
    Collect the five coins in this room and drop down the hole.
  9. 9
    You will enter an area with toxic gas. Stay on the higher ground to avoid losing energy.
  10. 10
    Continue straight ahead on the higher ground, then re-enter the toxic gas. The Metal Cap may be accessible here if you have previously unlocked it.
  11. 11
    Turn right, then left at the next intersection.
  12. 12
    Follow this hallway to the end, passing a section of higher ground with a mole.
  13. 13
    Look for a hole high in the wall containing a door, located shortly after the mole.
  14. 14
    Jump into this hole and enter the steel door.
  15. 15
    Follow the path to the end of the room and board the elevator.
  16. 16
    Ride the elevator to the top and enter the next steel door.
  17. 17
    You will find yourself in the room with rolling boulders. The star is on a platform ahead.
  18. 18
    To reach the star, climb across the red bars by jumping up and holding 'A' as if using monkey bars. Warning: Continue holding 'A' to avoid falling.
  19. 19
    Position yourself above the platform with the star and drop down.
  20. 20
    Collect the star.
Tips
  • Be mindful of the spider enemies that emerge from holes.
  • Timing your jumps is crucial to avoid the fire pit.
  • Conserve energy by staying on higher ground in the toxic gas area.
  • Continue holding 'A' while climbing the red bars to maintain your grip.

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