Super Mario Sunshine (GameCube) - RetroAchievements/guides GitHub Wiki
| Set Difficulty | 6/10 |
| Approximate time to master | 30 hours |
| Minimum numbers of playthroughs needed | 1 |
| Number of missable achievements | 4 |
| Does difficulty affect achievements? | N/A |
| Hardest achievement of the set | Horticulture Hero (25) |
Super Mario Sunshine is a 3D platforming game for the GameCube, released in 2002. It is the ninth entry in the Super Mario series and the second 3D entry in the series. The game's revolves around F.L.U.D.D., a refillable water device that can be used to spray enemies and goop, hover/launch through the air, and dash at high speeds.
Delfino's Dilemma (1) Collect the first Shine Sprite in the Delfino Airstrip
Use F.L.U.D.D. to quickly dispatch the pink Gatekeeper, and collect your first Shine Sprite!
Challenger Approaching! (2) Defeat the brown Gatekeeper covering the Grand Pianta Statue in Delfino Plaza
Once you defeat the brown Gatekeeper, the entrance to Bianco Hills will be revealed on the Grand Pianta Statue.
Boathouse Blues (3) Collect 3 Shine Sprites
Once you collect 3 Shine Sprites, a black Gatekeeper will appear on a pier. Once you defeat this Gatekeeper, the entrance to Ricco Harbor will be revealed along with the Boathouse.
Shiny Landmark (5) Collect 5 Shine Sprites
Once you collect 5 Shine Sprites, a black Gatekeeper will appear near the beach. Once you defeat this Gatekeeper, the entrance to Gelato Beach will be revealed along with the Lighthouse.
Kidnapped... Again?! (5) Collect 10 Shine Sprites
Once you collect 10 Shine Sprites, Shadow Mario will successfully kidnap Princess Peach and take her to Pinna Park. You can now use the red Cannon to travel there.
Look into the Light (10) Collect 20 Shine Sprites
Once you collect 20 Shine Sprites, a prismatic pillar of light will emerge from the Shine Sprite emblem near a fountain. Stand inside this pillar, enter Mario's camera view by pressing Y, and then look at the sun to enter Noki Bay.
Retro Reunion (5) Befriend Yoshi in Delfino Plaza
Yoshi will appear in Delfino Plaza once you have completed Episode 4 of Pinna Park. Provide Yoshi with his fruit of choice and then mount him to befriend him.
Time to Speed Things Up (10) Unlock the Turbo Nozzle in Delfino Plaza
Once you collect 25 Shine Sprites, Shadow Mario will appear in Delfino Plaza holding the Turbo Nozzle. Defeat him with F.L.U.D.D. and grab the nozzle to unlock it.
From Jumpman to Rocketman (10) Unlock the Rocket Nozzle in Delfino Plaza
Once you collect 30 Shine Sprites, Shadow Mario will appear in Delfino Plaza holding the Rocket Nozzle. Defeat him with F.L.U.D.D. and grab the nozzle to unlock it.
Shadow Tsunami (10) Complete Episode 7 in all 7 main courses
Once you complete Episode 7 in all 7 main courses, Shadow Mario will flood Delfino Plaza and then flee into Corona Mountain.
Father and Son Shine! (25) Collect the final Shine Sprite in Corona Mountain
The final showdown is with Bowser Jr. and none other than Bowser himself, having some family bath time. Mario will be constantly attacked with fire and Bullet Bills. Make your way around the bathtub and look for the big fire emblems. Use you Rocket Nozzle above these emblems, and perform a Ground Pound at the peak of the jump. This will allow you to reach terminal velocity during the ground pound to break the fire emblems. Break all of them to claim victory and collect the final Shine Sprite.
Tip: You can spray Bowser to stun him for a short period of time.
Janitor of the Year (25) Collect all 10 Shine Sprites within Delfino Plaza
- Reveal an image of a Shine Sprite on the beach by spraying it.
- Smash crates within a time limit in the accessible house to the left of the Shine Gate.
- Smash crates within a time limit at a trickier difficulty in the accessible house to the left of the Shine Gate.
- Clean the large bell on the west side of the plaza.
- Give a Pianta on a roof above the crate house one coin to throw Mario into a tower.
- Spray a golden bird on the island to the east after ten Shine Sprites have been collected.
- Break into a building underneath the west belltower using the Turbo Nozzle.
- Ground Pound the stone slab on top of the lighthouse using the Rocket Nozzle.
- Clean the large bell on the east side of the plaza.
- Clean the Shine Gate.
Slip and Slide (3) Collect the Shine Sprite in the Super Slide
The entrance to the Super Slide is located in the green Warp Pipe on the island pillars in Delfino Plaza. Slide to the bottom of the course to collect the Shine Sprite.
Nothing but Pain (5) Collect the Shine Sprite in Pachinko Game
The entrance to Pachinko Game is located under an archway that connects two buildings over water in Delfino Plaza. This level is very frustrating, and there's not really a method to the madness. Just continue until all 8 Red Coins are collected and then collect the Shine Sprite.
Thank You, Lilly! (5) Collect the Shine Sprite in the Lily Pad Ride
This title is a reference to LillyJade, the one who implemented RetroAchievements support into the Dolphin emulator. Thank you for your work and dedication Lilly!
The entrance to Lily Pad Ride is located on an island with a campfire in Delfino Plaza. Stand on the lily pad and pilot it by spraying F.L.U.D.D. in the opposite direction. Collect all 8 Red Coins and then collect the Shine Sprite.
F-Zero Sunshine (3) Collect the Shine Sprite in the Turbo Track
The entrance to Turbo Track is behind a gate that is guarded by two Piantas at the base of the Police Station. Break the gate with the Turbo Nozzle and make your way to end of the track to collect the Shine Sprite.
Scavenger Hunt (3) Collect the Shine Sprite in the Red Coin Field
There are 8 hidden Red Coins:
- On a brown structure. (1)
- Defeat the two Sanbo Heads and two Seedy Pods that pop out of the grass. (4)
- Extinguish the flaming Pianta. (1)
- Defeat the unique Red Bird (1)
- In an alcove near the Watermelon Block (1)
Warning: You can accidentally knock the Sanbo Heads off the field, which would force you to reset the level.
Inequivalent Exchange (10) Trade all 240 Blue Coins for 24 Shine Sprites in the boathouse of Delfino Plaza
You can trade 10 Blue Coins for 1 Shine with the Raccoon family in the Boathouse.
Easy Way or the Hard Way (5) Gather 100 coins and collect the Shine Sprite in Delfino Plaza, the Red Coin Field, or the Delfino Airstrip
This Shine can be collected in either of the 3 locations. This is likely most easily done in the Delfino Airstrip, as there are 144 coins there.
Tip: If you collect a Shine in Delfino Plaza, you retain your coin count when you respawn.
Surf and Turf (25) Collect all 19 Blue Coins in Delfino Plaza
Get Rich or Die Trying (10) Collect all 10 Blue Coins in Corona Mountain
1 is found on a stone platform in the first half, and the other 9 are found above the lava in the second half.
Red Coin Waterworks (3) Collect the Shine Sprite in the Delfino Airstrip after visiting Corona Mountain
Press the Red Switch and collect all 8 Red Coins to reveal the Shine Sprite. Use the Turbo Nozzle to collect them all very quickly.
Melty Block (2) Collect the Blue Coin in the Delfino Airstrip after visiting Corona Mountain
Melt the Ice Block in the building using F.L.U.D.D. to reveal the Blue Coin.
Country Livin' (10) Complete all 8 episodes in Bianco Hills
- 1. Clean the Goop on the path to the windmill.
- 2. Defeat Petey Piranha at the top of the windmill.
- 3. Enter to cave on the hillside and collect the Shine Sprite at the end.
- 4. Collect the Red Coins around Windmill Village.
- 5. Defeat Petey Piranha again, this time in the Windmill Village.
- 6. Enter the cave at the back of the lake and collect the Shine Sprite at the end.
- 7. Defeat Shadow Mario as he runs around Windmill Village.
- 8. Collect the Red Coins over the lake.
Cave Story (5) Collect both secret Shine Sprites in Bianco Hills
- Collect the Red Coins in the Hillside Cave Secret.
- Collect the Red Coins in the Dirty Lake Secret.
Bianco Bullion (5) Gather 100 coins and collect the Shine Sprite in Bianco Hills
High and Low (25) Collect all 30 Blue Coins in Bianco Hills
Fun Under the Sun (5) Unlock both Nozzles in Bianco Hills
Work-Life Balance (10) Complete all 8 episodes in Ricco Harbor
- 1. Defeat Gooper Blooper at the port.
- 2. Ride the Blooper Racers in a timed race.
- 3. Get to the Shine Sprite trapped in a cage above Ricco Harbor.
- 4. Enter Ricco Tower and collect the Shine Sprite at the end.
- 5. Defeat Gooper Blooper in a rematch at the helipad.
- 6. Collect the Red Coins above the water using the Blooper Racers.
- 7. Defeat Shadow Mario as he runs around Ricco Harbor.
- 8. Use Yoshi to cross several platforms and collect the Shine Sprite.
Pure-Bred Blooper (5) Collect both secret Shine Sprites in Ricco Harbor
- 1. Collect the Red Coins in The Secret of Ricco Tower.
- 2. Race Big Daddy's Blooper Racer track again with a faster time.
Rare Catch (5) Gather 100 coins and collect the Shine Sprite in Ricco Harbor
Klamber Chaos (25) Collect all 30 Blue Coins in Ricco Harbor
Tools of the Trade (5) Unlock both Nozzles in Ricco Harbor
Beach Bum (10) Complete all 8 episodes in Gelato Beach
- 1. Go through a secret course revealed by spraying a Dune Bud.
- 2. Defeat the Plungelos on the mirrors.
- 3. Defeat Wiggler.
- 4. Ride the Sand Bird and collect the Red Coins.
- 5. Defeat Il Piantissimo in a race.
- 6. Collect Red Coins in the coral reef.
- 7. Defeat Shadow Mario as he runs around Gelato Beach.
- 8. Push a large watermelon to the fruit cabana.
Magic Castle (5) Collect both secret Shine Sprites in Gelato Beach
- 1. Collect the Red Coins in the Dune Bud Sand Castle Secret.
- 2. Find the Shine Sprite in a hidden staircase within a Dune Bud.
Metal Detector Mario (5) Gather 100 coins and collect the Shine Sprite in Gelato Beach
Wakey, Wakey, Cataquack! (25) Collect all 30 Blue Coins in Gelato Beach
Cliffside Cache (5) Unlock both Nozzles in Gelato Beach
Childhood Dream (10) Complete all 8 episodes in Pinna Park
- 1. Defeat Mecha-Bowser.
- 2. Enter the red Cannon on the beach and complete the secret course.
- 3. Collect the Red Coins around the Pirate Ship ride.
- 4. Defeat the Snooza Koopas on the beach.
- 5. Climb the back of the Ferris Wheel.
- 6. Go through the secret course of the Yoshi-Go-Round.
- 7. Defeat Shadow Mario as he runs around Pinna Park.
- 8. Pop the Bowser Jr. Balloons while riding the Roller Coaster.
Ring Around the Rosie (5) Collect both secret Shine Sprites in Pinna Park
- 1. Collect the Red Coins in the Beach Cannon's Secret.
- 2. Collect the Red Coins in the Yoshi-Go-Round's Secret.
Lost and Found (5) Gather 100 coins and collect the Shine Sprite in Pinna Park
Break the Targets (25) Collect all 30 Blue Coins in Pinna Park
All-Exclusive Stay (10) Complete all 8 episodes in Sirena Beach
- 1. Defeat the Manta.
- 2. Enter the Golden Boo on the third floor of the hotel.
- 3. Navigate Hotel Delfino.
- 4. Find and complete a secret course in Casino Delfino.
- 5. Defeat King Boo.
- 6. Clean Sirena Beach within the time limit.
- 7. Defeat Shadow Mario as he runs around Hotel Delfino's interior.
- 8. Collect the Red Coins in Hotel Delfino within the time limit.
Welcome to the Hotel Delfino (5) Collect both secret Shine Sprites in Sirena Beach
- 1. Collect the Red Coins in the Hotel Lobby's Secret.
- 2. Collect the Red Coins in the Casino Delfino's Secret.
Tip the Staff (5) Gather 100 coins and collect the Shine Sprite in Sirena Beach
Waterlogged Furniture (25) Collect all 30 Blue Coins in Sirena Beach
Out of This World (10) Complete all 8 episodes in Noki Bay
- 1. Defeat the Monty Mole at the top of the cliff.
- 2. Defeat Gooper Blooper at the top of the ruins.
- 3. Collect the Red Coins in a small bottle.
- 4. "Defeat" Eely-Mouth at the bottom of the bay.
- 5. Defeat Il Piantissimo in a race.
- 6. Reach a shell at the top of the bay and complete its secret course.
- 7. Defeat Shadow Mario as he runs around Noki Bay.
- 8. Collect the Red Coins in the underwater cavern.
Sea Shells by the Sea Shore (5) Collect both secret Shine Sprites in Noki Bay
- 1. Find and spray a Golden Bird.
- 2. Collect the Red Coins in the Shell's Secret.
Ancient Artifacts (5) Gather 100 coins and collect the Shine Sprite in Noki Bay
Rule 1: Check Waterfalls (25) Collect all 30 Blue Coins in Noki Bay
Remnants of the Ruins (5) Unlock both Nozzles in Noki Bay
Honorary Pianta (10) Complete all 8 episodes in Pianta Village
- 1. Spray the flaming Chain Chomplets
- 2. Defeat Il Piantissimo in a race.
- 3. Navigate the burning goop that has appeared in the village.
- 4. Pull a Chain Chomp into the spa.
- 5. Complete the secret course under the village.
- 6. Rescue the Piantas.
- 7. Defeat Shadow Mario as he runs around Pianta Village.
- 8. Collect the Red Coins during the Fluff Festival.
King of the Underground (5) Collect both secret Shine Sprites in Pianta Village
- 1. Collect the Red Coins in the village underside secret.
- 2. Reveal an image of a Shine Sprite.
Toadstool Tour (5) Gather 100 coins and collect the Shine Sprite in Pianta Village
Blue Moon (25) Collect all 30 Blue Coins in Pianta Village
Treeside Trove (3) Unlock the Rocket Nozzle in Pianta Village
Shine On! (50) Collect all 120 Shine Sprites
A reward for collecting all 120 Shine Sprites! You have restored the light to the island. Nicely done.
Tanuki Time (50) Collect all 240 Blue Coins
A reward for collecting all 240 Blue Coins! You helped support a Raccoon and his son. Nicely done.
Optometrist Approved (2) Borrow a pair of sunglasses from a Pianta
You must have 30 Shine Sprites before you are cool enough to wear sunglasses. Once you are, you can talk to a Pianta that will let you borrow a pair. He is yellow, has a black hat, and wears sunglasses too. What a cool guy. He shows up in many areas, but most notably he sits under an umbrella on the beach in Delfino Plaza.
Ready to Party (3) Borrow a tropical shirt from a Pianta
You get this shirt from the same Pianta that you get the sunglasses from, but you must have entered Corona Mountain at least once.
Have a Relaxing Vacation! (5) Collect all 120 Shines Sprites and beat the game to view the alternate ending
The game will put an animated red sun icon on your save block as a mark of mastery. Finally, time for a proper vacation.
Just Like Old Times (1) Climb to the very top of the flagpole in the Delfino Airstrip
This can be done at the very start of the game, or when you are able to revisit the Delfino Airstrip later. Simply keep climbing the flagpole until you reach the top. Sorry, no 1-Up reward.
Gather 'Round the Campfire (5) Collect all 4 1-Ups in Delfino Plaza in one visit
Missable: This can be missed once the fire becomes extinguished when you visit Corona Mountain.
Lily Pad Pilot (3) Collect the 1-Up in the Lily Pad Ride
Moment of Reprieve (10) Collect all 3 1-Ups in Corona Mountain in one visit
Chasing the Bag (5) Defeat all 17 Green Birds in Delfino Plaza during the flood or after visiting Corona Mountain in one visit
To defeat a bird, spray it until it drops a coin. The birds fly all through Delfino Plaza, so just keep exploring until you find and defeat them all. There are a few different groups of birds, and each group follows a specific pattern.
Pianta Paradox (10) Obtain a Blue Coin from the Pianta with mushrooms on his back on your first visit to Delfino Plaza
Missable: This can be missed if you reveal the entrance to Bianco Hills before obtaining the Blue Coin.
This is meant to be obtained later in the game once the Pianta catches on fire. Thanks to what is likely an oversight, we can profit earlier than intended! Spread some goop to the Pianta's path by sliding. After the Pianta is submerged, spray him clean and talk to him.
You Have to Improvise (10) Enter Pachinko Game from an unflooded Delfino Plaza using only the Hover Nozzle
Align yourself so that you can hover directly towards the entrance to Pachinko Game. Then, begin your hover and align yourself directly under the entrance. At the very end of your hover, perform a Ground Pound to gain enough height to trigger the warp.
Leap Across the Leaves (5) Enter the Red Coin Field from an unflooded Delfino Plaza using only the Hover Nozzle
Start at the red Cannon that takes you to Pinna Park. Perform a Triple Jump towards the entrance to the Red Coin Field. At the peak of the jump, start hovering to make it to the lowest tree.
Back to Basics (5) Enter Pianta Village from Delfino Plaza using only the Hover Nozzle
Climb up the Shine Gate to beneath the entrance to Pianta Village. There are two options to get to the top:
- Perform a Triple Jump away from the Shine Gate, start hovering, then turn around and grab the ledge.
- Perform a Wall Jump on the inside wall of the Shine Gate to grab the ledge above.
The video guide below demonstrates option 1.
Peak to Peak (5) Collect the West Bell Shine Sprite in Delfino Plaza using only the Spray Nozzle
Missable: This can be missed if the Shine is collected before the achievement is completed, as the Shine only appears once.
Climb the tallest roof near the bell. Spray the bell from a distance to spawn the Shine. Then travel through the sewers to collect it.
I'll Help You Carry On (10) Collect the East Bell Shine Sprite in Delfino Plaza using only Yoshi
Missable: This can be missed if the Shine is collected before the achievement is completed, as the Shine only appears once.
Fully clean the bell to spawn the Shine. Then perform a Spin Jump with Yoshi directly beneath the Shine. At the peak of the jump, dismount Yoshi to gain enough height to collect it.
Who Needs a Hover Nozzle? (5) Collect the Golden Bird Shine Sprite in an unflooded Delfino Plaza using only the Turbo Nozzle
The title is a reference to a 4 year old clip from an RA Twitch streamer named Sarconius, which inspired this achievement. You wanted this to be an achievement? Well here ya go!
Carefully time jumps while using the Turbo Nozzle to reach the island pillar with the Shine Sprite. To make it a bit easier to time, you can jump, and start charging the Turbo Nozzle mid-jump.
We Still Got It (10) Collect the 100-coin Shine Sprite while riding Yoshi in an unflooded Delfino Plaza without using the boats
It's been a while, buddy. Let's show 'em what we're made of.
Collect 100 coins to spawn the Shine Sprite. Then mount Yoshi and enter the sewer closest to the water towards the Shine Sprite. Jump from the sewer while moving forward and perform a Spin Jump with Yoshi. With proper timing, you'll make it to the platform and completely bypass the need to use the boats.
Get Dunked On! (5) Throw a coconut into the orange Pianta's basket during a terminal velocity Ground Pound in Delfino Plaza
Grab a coconut from the tree near the orange Pianta with the basket, and then ground pound into the sewer. Jump from the sewer, and start a Ground Pound at the peak of the jump. When you reach terminal velocity (a meteor like effect surrounding Mario), throw the Coconut into the basket.
Half-Court Contest (10) Throw a pineapple into the yellow Pianta's basket from behind the third line in Delfino Plaza
Perform a Spin Jump, and throw the pineapple towards the yellow Piantas basket. Extra points if you make it without touching the rim of the basket.
Backflip Bananza (5) Throw bananas into the purple Pianta's basket while backflipping off the roof in Delfino Plaza
Stand on the roof above the purple Pianta's basket. With the Spray Nozzle equipped, hold down R and them press A to perform a Backflip. When you pass the edge of the roof during the jump, press B to throw the bananas into the basket.
Putting on a Show (10) Juggle a durian 10 times by jumping in Delfino Plaza
Stand as close as you can to a Durian without kicking it and then jump. This will launch the Durian directly into the air. Repeatedly jump under the Durian to keep bouncing it back into the air. Stay a few steps behind it to hit it more effectively.
Leap of Faith (10) Collect the Shine Sprite in the Super Slide without touching the ground past the starting point
Before entering the Super Slide, grab the Turbo Nozzle. Use the Turbo Nozzle all the way down and land directly onto the Shine Sprite. Move the left analog stick back to control your speed.
Who Needs a Turbo Nozzle? (5) Collect the Shine Sprite in the Turbo Track using only the Hover Nozzle
Break the entrance to the Turbo Track, but go back and grab the Hover Nozzle before entering. Perform Spin Jumps before hovering for extra distance.
The Butterflies and the Bees (5) Collect all 3 1-Ups in Episode 8 of Bianco Hills in one visit
Nine Inch Nails (5) Collect both 1-Ups in The Hillside Cave Secret in one visit
Shoot For the Stars (5) Collect both 1-Ups in The Secret of the Dirty Lake in one visit
Traveling Shower Service (5) Clean and talk to the Pianta with a brown hat that rewards a Blue Coin in all 6 episodes that he appears in Bianco Hills in one session
Locations by Episode:
- 3. On the road to the big windmill
- 4. On the ledge below and to the left of Hillside Cave
- 5. On the river bank across from the trees
- 6. On top of the cliff behind the village
- 7. On top of the big windmill
- 8. Inside the well formed by two branches of the wall
Whuzzah!? Whozat?! (5) Complete Episode 2 in Episode 1 of Bianco Hills
The title is a reference to what the Pianta at the base of the big windmill says when you talk to him in Episode 1.
Simply climb to the top of the windmill and then defeat Petey while in Episode 1.
Spin Cycle (25) Initiate the fight with Petey Piranha in Episode 1 or 2 of Bianco Hills without using the windmill platforms or the Hover Nozzle
Spray a Sketter in the lake to stun them. When they are stunned, you can jump on top of them to get a huge vertical boost. Do this to reach the base of the windmill. Them perform a series of Wall Jumps on the windmill propellors to reach Petey.
Tip: Perform Spinning Wall Jumps to control your speed more effectively.
Slumber Party (5) Fall asleep with Petey Piranha in Episode 5 of Bianco Hills
Get as close as you can to Petey while he's sleeping. You will see the achievement icon appear at the bottom-right of the screen when you're close enough. Wait for a little while to get some shut-eye.
Dry-Clean (10) Enter The Secret of the Dirty Lake in Episode 6 of Bianco Hills without swimming or using F.L.U.D.D.
Climb to the top of the big windmill and then perform a Triple Jump Dive towards the logs in front of the entrance. Enter Y camera mode during the jump for a moment to control your trajectory.
Cube Shuffle (5) Collect the normal Shine Sprite in The Hillside Cave Secret without jumping or using F.L.U.D.D.
Perform Dives and Rollouts (pressing A after a dive) to reach the Shine Sprite. Use the height gained from Rollouts to grab ledges.
Up, Up and Away (10) Collect the normal Shine Sprite in The Secret of the Dirty Lake without touching any moving platforms for more than 1 second or using the Rocket Storage glitch
Before entering the secret, grab the Rocket Nozzle. Use it to avoid moving platforms as much as possible, and skip both cube segments entirely.
Lifeguard Duty (3) Talk to the 3 duck-ring riders in Episode 8 of Ricco Harbor and collect the 1-Up as a reward
The 3 riders are near the starting area in the water. Just wait until they approach a nearby ledge to talk to them. Once you talk to all 3, a 1-Up will be revealed.
Your Shipment Has Arrived (5) Collect all 3 1-Ups in Episode 8 of Ricco Harbor in one visit
Wall-Kick Sandwich (5) Collect both 1-Ups in The Secret of Ricco Tower in one visit
Tame the Beast (5) Earn the Shine Sprite in Blooper Surfing Safari while riding the purple Blooper Racer
The purple Blooper Racer is the hardest to control. Jump over short walls to completely avoid sharp turning sections.
Started from the Bottom (5) Complete Episode 3 of Ricco Harbor without using the metal scaffolding or the Rocket Nozzle
Stand atop the crane that is near the central cage. Align yourself towards the cage, and hover at just the right height so that you'll grab onto the bottom of the cage. Press A on the Flip Panel to gain entrance to the cage.
Any Way the Wind Blows (5) Enter The Secret of Ricco Tower in Episode 4 of Ricco Harbor without using F.L.U.D.D.
Wall Jump up the scaffolding in the back to the reach the entrance. Spin Wall Jump to control your speed if you need to.
Humane Treatment (5) Defeat Gooper Blooper in Episode 5 of Ricco Harbor without ripping off any of his tentacles
Squash the ends of Gooper's tentacles in quick succession. Then quickly pull its nose back while the tentacles are still squashed to avoid interruption. Do this twice to send it back to its natural habitat safe and sound.
The Power of Juice (10) Complete Episode 8 of Ricco Harbor without stepping on any grass or metal platforms while riding Yoshi or using the Rocket Nozzle
Spray the Cheep Cheeps with Yoshi to create moving platforms. As the platforms have a time limit, be very quick when creating and moving between platforms. Perform Spin Jumps while riding Yoshi for maximum height and distance. When you are close the cage, spray the Orange Juice Generator from a distance so that you can dismount Yoshi if you need to do so when jumping towards the cage.
Tip: You can eat a different type of fruit if you want to try a different approach. Different colored platforms created by Yoshi will have different effects.
Trial of the Particular Mushroom (25) Collect the normal Shine Sprite in The Secret of Ricco Tower without letting go of the Turbo Nozzle or running out of water past the starting area
The title is a reference to the YouTuber ParticularMushroom, who inspired this challenge.
Before entering the secret, grab the Turbo Nozzle. Pull back the left analog stick if you need to control your speed. Grab either 1-Up, as doing so will refill your water supply.
The Bar's Bounty (2) Collect the 1-Up in Gelato Beach
Sandy Summit (5) Collect both 1-Ups in the Dune Bud Sand Castle Secret in one visit
Hidden in the Clouds (3) Collect the 1-Up in The Sand Bird is Born
Sand Bomb Blast (25) Open the Dune Bud Sand Castle secret while standing on a palm tree and enter without touching the sand in Episode 1 of Gelato Beach
Wait until the Cataquacks between you and where the secret entrance appear are in a somewhat linear formation. Spray the closest Cataquack and then the Dune Bud until the secret entrance appears. Bounce on the Cataquacks to reach the secret entrance before it disappears. Perform a "Spam Spray" towards the next Cataquack just as you land on the current one to quickly prepare the next bounce.
Hay Fever (10) Beat Il Piantissimo's initial time of 35 seconds in Episode 5 of Gelato Beach without touching grass or using F.L.U.D.D.
It's time to not touch grass. Quickly climb the tree near the mirror. Jump on the central structure first, and then the mirror. Climb to the top of the mirror, and then jump to the brick path below. Move and fast as you can to the flagpole along the path.
The Rise of the Great Cataquack Army... (5) Have 10 Cataquacks chase you at the same time in Episode 8 of Gelato Beach
It's time to raise a army of Cataquacks to defeat Shadow Mario once and for all. Walk near them to get their attention. Ensure they don't bump into the Sand Bomb sprouts. This is cause them to become stunned, and removed from your army as a result.
...The Fall of the Great Cataquack Army (10) Sink 15 Cataquacks at the same time in Episode 8 of Gelato Beach
The army started to rebel, so you must put them down quickly to avoid catastrophic damage! Spray them overtop sand to sink them. Alternatively, spray them overtop grass and then stomp them to sink them.
Post-Nap Snack (2) Collect the 1-Up in the Pinna Park beach
Brick by Brick (2) Collect the 1-Up in Pinna Park
Look Out Below (5) Collect both 1-Ups in The Beach Cannon's Secret in one visit
Under the Arch (5) Collect all 3 1-Ups in The Yoshi-Go-Round's Secret in one visit
Star Attraction (5) Defeat Mecha-Bowser in Episode 1 of Pinna Park within one lap of the Roller Coaster
It takes 4 rockets to defeat Mecha-Bowser. All 4 can be done towards the second half of the first lap, but try to get early shots in to make it easier. Aim lower than you think you need to.
Nice Place You Got Here (10) Enter The Beach Cannon's Secret in Episode 2 of Pinna Park without picking up a Bob-omb
Right after Monty throws a Bob-omb, perform a Dive directly towards him. You'll be able to enter the secret just as he's retreating into the red Cannon.
Power Nap (5) Complete Episode 5 of Pinna Park without climbing on any vertical fences
Climb to the top of the fence structure in the center of the park. Since collision is apparently optional, hover through the Ferris wheel onto the platform on the other side. Bounce on the rope beneath the Electro-Koopa King and then send him packing.
Mystery Box (2) Collect the 1-Up in Sirena Beach
Electrical Fault (2) Collect the 1-Up in Casino Delfino
Watermelon Slam (5) Collect all 3 1-Ups in The Hotel Lobby's Secret in one visit
Axis Rotation (5) Collect both 1-Ups in The Secret of Casino Delfino in one visit
Only Up! (5) Enter The Hotel Lobby's Secret in Episode 2 of Sirena Beach without wall-jumping or using F.L.U.D.D.
You must bounce on top of the Boos to reach the entrance of the secret. On a third consecutive bounce, Mario will gain considerable height. Use this to your advantage to reach the top of the hotel and enter the secret.
Modern Art (5) Paint King Boo with all 3 different colors of goop in Episode 5 of Sirena Beach
When you toss fruit at King Boo, he will be covered in a color that corresponds to the fruit.
There are 3 different colors in total:
- Pink: Coconut
- Purple: Durian
- Yellow: Papaya, Pineapple
Tip: As you can't grab a Durian, you must Dive towards one to launch it towards King Boo
Pressure Washing Pro (10) Scrub the beach clean with at least 1 minute left on the timer in Episode 6 of Sirena Beach without refilling F.L.U.D.D.
Be mindful of where you're spraying and do it fast. Perform a "Spam Spray" to cover a large area very quickly
Tour of the Bay Area (5) Collect all 4 1-Ups in Episodes 4, 5, 7, or 8 of Noki Bay in one visit
Totally Not a Trap (3) Collect the 1-Up that only appears in Episode 6 of Noki Bay
Fire Control (5) Collect all 3 1-Ups in The Shell's Secret in one visit
Simple and Clean (10) Complete Episode 1 of Noki Bay without revealing any hidden platforms or touching any goop
Take it slow and be extra careful as to not touch any goop. Be careful of using the Hover Nozzle too much as it may clean some goop below to reveal a hidden platform.
Surprise Attack (10) Complete Episode 2 of Noki Bay without revealing the hidden path or grabbing the springboard
Climb to the cliff to the right of the starting point until you reach the springboard. Bounce on the springboard to reach the higher cliff above. Look towards the highest cliff to the left, perform a Triple Jump, and then start hovering at the peak of the jump. You will be able to grab the ledge and continue on the defeat Gooper Blooper and collect the Shine Sprite.
Aquagenic Urticaria (10) Beat Il Piantissimo's initial time of 40 seconds in Episode 5 of Noki Bay without swimming or using the Hover Nozzle
Hug the right path down and towards the flagpole. Perform Triple Jump Dives to reach tough platforms. You'll have plenty of time to spare as Il Piantissimo's initial time is not that impressive. So take your time and focus on nailing the jumps.
What the Shell?! (5) Enter The Shell's Secret in Episode 6 of Noki Bay without using any ropes or the Rocket Nozzle
Climb to the top of the nearby cliff and hover towards the central platforms to skip the first section of ropes. Once you reach the top of this section, perform a Triple Jump towards the entrance of The Shell's Secret, and then start hovering at the peak of the jump. You'll be able to grab onto the ledge and enter the secret.
Pure Platforming (10) Collect the normal Shine Sprite in The Shell's Secret in Episode 6 of Noki Bay without using the pole, the rope, or F.L.U.D.D.
The trickiest section of this sequence is when you reach the first rope that you are expected to use. You can perform a Triple Jump and then a Spinning Wall Jump at the peak of the Triple Jump. The spin will force your speed to reduce so that you can change direction and land on the platform above.
Barking Up the Right Tree (5) Collect all 4 1-Ups in Episode 5 of Pianta Village in one visit
Cage Climber (2) Collect the 1-Up that only appears in Episode 3 of Pianta Village
I'm a Chuckster! (10) Collect all 3 1-Ups in The Secret of the Village Underside in one visit
Rush to Relaxation (5) Dive into the hot spring directly from the Shine Sprite platform during the daytime in Pianta Village
You can enter Pianta Village during the daytime in Episodes 2, 4, 6, or 8. Climb to the top of the tall central tree, and then onto the Shine Sprite platform. Perform a Dive towards the spa by pressing A and B simultaneously. Control your trajectory with the left analog stick to land directly into the water.
Remember, Always Be Kind to Your Pets! (5) Complete Episode 1 of Pianta Village without stunning any Chain Chomplets
You must launch the Chain Chomplets directly into the central pool after grabbing them. Otherwise, they will become stunned. Wait until they get close to the pool to grab them so that you have a straight shot.
Pianta-line (25) Reach the flagpole in Episode 2 of Pianta Village while only touching tree trunks past the first Pianta
Bounce on top of Piantas the entire way. When you bounce on something, your regain the ability to use the Hover Nozzle. Use this to your advantage along with the height boost you get after a third consecutive bounce.
Note: You don't have to defeat Il Piantissimo; just reach the flagpole.
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome (5) Complete Episode 3 of Pianta Village without going under the village or taking damage
The intended way to complete this episode is to traverse under the village, but there are many alternatives. Climb the tall tree to the left side of the village after crossing the bridge. Walk close to the edge to prevent touching the Goop on the way. Then, Spin Jump from the top of the tree directly to the central platform.
Chain Chomp Whisperer (10) Have the Chain Chomp jump into the spa in Episode 4 of Pianta Village while standing on the dirt path
Lead the Chain Chomp towards the spa. Just after it reaches the spa and turns out, pull its chain. This will cause the Chain Chomp to jump directly into the spa.
Horticulture Hero (25) Rescue all the Piantas in Episode 6 of Pianta Village while only touching treetops and mushrooms past the bridge
The main thing to remember is to conserve your water. No useless hovering and use dives to further extend your jumps. Also, after you spray a Pianta to get them to emerge from the ground, wait until they finish the shake animation to continue to clean them. They completely ignore water during this animation.
Common Courtesy (5) Collect the Shine Sprite in Secret of the Village Underside without enraging any Chucksters
A Chuckster becomes enraged when you step on top of them. This is used to force them to face the direction that you want them to throw Mario in. However, Mario is an upstanding individual who is trying to recover his reputation, so let's be nice.
Silly Stus, 1-Ups Are for Mario! (3) Stomp on 3 Strollin' Stus at once after flipping them and collect the 1-Up reward
Can be done wherever there are Strollin' Stus.
Tip: Do at the same time as Jackpot! (10) for maximum efficiency
Diamond Under Pressure (5) Ground Pound 3 Strollin' Stus at once after flipping them and collect the 1-Up reward
Can be done wherever there are Strollin' Stus.
Tip: Do at the same time as Jackpot! (10) for maximum efficiency
Jackpot! (10) Ground Pound many Strollin' Stus at once after flipping them in the King Boo arena or The Hotel Lobby's Secret and collect the 1-Up reward
If King Boo's slot machine lands on the 3 Strollin' Stu icons, King Boo will dispatch many Strollin' Stus at once. Hover over as many of them as you can. Once they are flipped, Ground Pound all of them at once to spawn a very rare third 1-Up.
Hot-Headed (5) Stomp on 3 Smolderin' Stus at once after flipping them and collect the 1-Up reward
A bunch of Smolderin' Stus can be found in Episode 1 of Pinna Park. Lure a bunch of them into chasing you and then quickly hover overtop them. Once at least 3 of them are flipped, stomp all of them at once to spawn the 1-Up.
Peak Enemy Design (5) Spray a Coo Coo and collect the 1-Up reward
Coo Coo's can be found in Bianco Hills and Pianta Village.
Old School Style (3) Stomp on a Guided Bullet Bill in Corona Mountain and collect the 1-Up reward
During the final battle, Mario will be constantly attacked with Bullet Bills. Wait until you see a Guided Bullet Bill (a Bullet Bill with a blue aura). Stomp it to reveal a 1-Up reward.
Water is Wet (1) Reach maximum sliding speed on a completely flat surface
Find a long stretch of a completely flat surface. The places that come to mind are the Delfino Airstrip and Delfino Plaza. Spray the ground in front of Mario, and then dive onto it. Continue to hold the left analog stick forward, and you will eventually reach maximum sliding speed.
Tip: This is the fastest normal method of movement.
Tactical Reload (1) Refill F.L.U.D.D. from empty while sliding
Completely empty F.L.U.D.D. of water, then slide through a water sprinkler that will instantly refill your supply. Two notable locations are in central Delfino Plaza and near the starting area of Bianco Hills.
Pianta Powerlifter (3) Get thrown by a Chuckster while riding Yoshi
Enter Episode 8 of Ricco Harbor and find the Chuckster near the yellow ship. Talk to him while riding Yoshi.
Lawn Sprinkler Deluxe (1) Perform a Spin Jump while using the Turbo Nozzle
First start using the Turbo Nozzle, and then perform a Spin Jump while still using the Turbo Nozzle.
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Guide Author/Achievement Developer: timenoe
References: MarioWiki
Blue Coin Maps: branflakv
Nozzle Box Screenshots: MisirterE