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|area=[[World 4 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 4]]
|area=[[World 4 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 4]]
|boss=[[Giant Bowser]]
|boss=[[Bowser#Super Mario Galaxy 2|Giant Bowser]]
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|unlock=Get 40 [[Power Star]]s, including the first one from either [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]] or [[Chompworks Galaxy]]
|unlock=Get 40 [[Power Star]]s, including the first one from either [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]] or [[Chompworks Galaxy]]
|icon=A large castle on top of a [[lava]] lake with jumping fireballs
|icon=A large castle on top of a [[lava]] lake with jumping fireballs
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'''Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet''' is a galaxy in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. It is located in [[World 4 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 4]]. The level is based entirely on gravitational forces. Most of the level involves sidescrolling, except for the beginning and the end. The level is covered in lava, but there is one part where Mario will need to swim through water to get through the level. [[Magikoopa]]s are common enemies here and can summon [[Li'l Cinder]]s at will. [[Firebar]]s are placed throughout the whole level, even underwater. Fireballs also defy gravity because they can change direction in midair. When Mario reaches the end, [[Bowser]] will challenge Mario to a battle. Bowser battles in the same manner as in World 2, except he can create shockwaves and leave a trail of fire.
{{quote|WHAA--?! IT'S YOU?! Well, I'd expect as much from my archnemesis. Your time is up, [[Mario]]! Now it's smooshin' time... And time for my huge fist to meet your puny face!|Bowser|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
'''Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet''' is a galaxy in the game ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. It is located in [[World 4 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 4]]. The level is based entirely on gravitational forces. Most of the level involves sidescrolling, except for the beginning and the end. The level is covered in lava, but there is one part where Mario will need to swim through water to get through the level. [[Magikoopa]]s are common enemies here and can summon [[Li'l Cinder]]s at will. [[Fire Bar]]s are placed throughout the whole level, even underwater. Fireballs also defy gravity because they can change direction in midair. When Mario reaches the end, [[Bowser]] will challenge Mario to a battle. Bowser battles in the same manner as in World 2, but this time his meteors create shockwaves and the Koopa King leaves a trail of fire when his health runs low.
 
This is the only [[Bowser]] level throughout both ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games where there is water to swim in.


==Planets==
==Planets==
==={{conjecturaltext|Starting Planet|planet}} (Bowser's Castle)===
===Bowser's Castle===
[[Image:Bowser's_Gravity_Comet_Medal.png|200px|thumb|left|The [[Comet Medal]] in '''Bowser's Castle Planet'''.]]
{{multiple image
The starting planet a large fortress where there appears to be almost no normal gravity at all. The castle is surrounded by lava and fireballs shoot from these fiery seas. When Mario enters the castle, he will find more fireballs jumping out of the lava. As he progresses, he will switch to walking on the walls and eventually on the great ceilings. Beyond these, there is an underwater section with [[Firebar|firebars]] and [[Cheep Cheep]]s. Near the end is a spinning platform and a small section with a [[Whomp]], just before the door before the Bowser Battle Planet.
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|caption1=The [[Comet Medal]] in Bowser's Castle.
|image2=SMG2 Cheep Cheep.png
|caption2=The underwater section of Bowser's Castle.
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[[File:SMG2 Gravity Castle.png|200px|left|thumb|The entrance to Bowser's Castle.]]
The level focuses on a large castle where there appears to be almost no normal gravity at all. The castle is surrounded by lava with fireballs jumping out of it.


==={{conjecturaltext|Large Door Planet|planet}}===
====Starting Area====
[[Image:SMG2GG.png|200px|thumb|Mario on the Large Door planet.]]
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
A circular planet where Mario must Ground Pound three [[Meteorite]]s at three large locks in order to open the door leading to the next battle with Bowser. Additional Meteorites will rise up from the ground whenever Mario Ground Pounds the previous ones to launch them at the locks on the large door. A [[Checkpoint Flag]] is also found here, along with two [[Item Crystal]]s; one contains a [[Life Mushroom]], the other contains some [[Star Bit]]s.  
Mario starts his journey through the Galaxy on a walkway with lava surrounding it. There are [[Fire Bar]]s and [[Dry Bones]] found here. The walkway is twisted, with the local gravity pointing towards the lava mass. There is also a [[Magikoopa]] near the end of the section and a platform that sinks under Mario's weight should he step on it.
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==={{conjecturaltext|Throne Planets|planet}}===
====Castle Interior====
A small planet shaped like a star, in front of which is another planet that acts as Bowser's throne. When Mario first appears here, Bowser will be absent, but will quickly come crashing down to the planet. After talking to Mario, Bowser will send him to the Bowser Battle Planet.
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When Mario enters the castle, he will find more fireballs jumping out of the lava. As he progresses, he will switch to walking on the walls and eventually on the ceilings. The entrance marks a [[Checkpoint]]. A [[Brick Block]] that Mario can surmount with his [[Backward Somersault]] has a [[Comet Medal]] above it.


==={{conjecturaltext|Bowser Battle Planet|planet}}===
====Flooded Passageway====
[[Image:Bowser's_Gravity_Boss.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]] fighting [[Bowser]].]]
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
It is very similar to the first battle planet, except for the fact that it is more deteriorated. It is a small planet made out of small bricks and a few rocks with coins.
At the end of the second area, there is an upside-down underwater section with [[Fire Bar]]s and [[Cheep Cheep]]s accessed through a hole in the ceiling. Mario has to collect [[Coin]]s to keep up his air supply, lest the [[Water]] suffocates him.
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==Missions==
====Whomp's Walkway====
===Breaking into Bowser's Castle===
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First, Mario lands on Bowser's Castle. They need to pass a [[Dry Bones]], Four [[Podoboo]]s and a [[Firebar]]. Mario then gets on a Metal Platform and the gravity changes, and there is a [[Magikoopa]]. Then the gravity changes and Mario avoids eight Firebars. A [[Life Mushroom]] can be found on the corner. The gravity changes again and again until Mario enters the castle. Mario can find a Checkpoint here. On top of a [[Brick Block]], Mario can find the Comet Medal. After the gravity changes four more times, Mario enters some water. Enemies in the water include [[Cheep Cheep]]s and Firebars. When Mario exits the water, there is another Checkpoint. Above it Mario can find a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. The gravity changes and Mario comes to two Whomps. The gravity changes again and Mario finds a Firebar Spinning Platform, and a [[Launch Star]]. The player comes to the Big Door Planet. Mario needs to jump onto the [[Meteor]]s and [[Ground Pound]] them into the locks. The door draws Mario in and he end up on the Bowser Throne Planet. Upon arrival, Bowser does not seem to be there. [[Luma]] is puzzled and looks around for him. A grumble is heard, and Bowser appears. Then Mario and Bowser battle. To defeat him, Mario must hit him with a Meteor four times, much like the last battle. After a few hits, Bowser gets angry. Once defeated, he loses another [[Grand Star]] and shrinks back to regular size. He says that his Master Plan is going well and Mario can't stop him. Then, Mario obtains the fourth Grand Star and travels back to [[Starship Mario]], where the portal to [[World 5 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 5]] is opened.
After the Flooded Passageway is a small outdoors section with [[Whomp]]s. There are some [[Black hole]]s nearby. The start of the section marks the second [[Checkpoint]], above which is a [[1-Up Mushroom]] that can be reached via a backward somersault off a [[Mystery Block]] just after the checkpoint.


;Planets Visited
===Fire Bar Gravity Planet===
*[[Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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*[[Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet#Large Door Planet|Large Door Planet]]
This is a small square planetoid on the opposite side of the castle wall to the Whomp's Walkway area. Mario has to navigate this planetoid to get to the next area. The core is a [[Fire Bar]]'s center, with the four ends poking above the surface; the platform that Mario lands on when he arrives here is high enough to avoid the Fire Bar.
*[[Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet#Throne Planet|Throne Planet]]
*[[Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet#Bowser Battle Planet|Bowser Battle Planet]]


;Enemies
===Spinning Wheel Planet===
*[[Dry Bones]]
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*[[Podoboo]]s
Mario must navigate a small 2D spinning wheel with platforms sliding over it on the same side of the castle as the Fire Bar Gravity Planet to reach the door that takes him to Bowser. As with the Fire Bar Gravity Planet, this wheel has a four-way [[Fire Bar]] centered on the core. In the [[Prankster Comet|Speedy Comet]], [[Gravity Star Speed Run]], the [[Launch Star]] leading to the Large Door Planet is gone and a [[Power Star]] appears on the opposite side of the wall close to the Fire Bar Gravity Planet.
*[[Magikoopa]]s
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*[[Goomba]]
*[[Cheep Cheep]]s
*[[Whomp]]s


;Names in Other Languages
===Large Door Planet===
{{foreignname
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
|SpaE=Sangre fría en la fortaleza de fuego
[[File:SMG2 Gravity Gauntlet Large Door Planet.png|200px|thumb|Mario on the {{conjectural|Large Door Planet|planet}}.]]
|SpaEM=Sangfroid in the fire fortress
A circular planet where Mario must [[Ground Pound]] three [[meteorite]]s at three large locks in order to open the door leading to the next battle with Bowser. Additional meteorites will rise up from the ground whenever Mario Ground Pounds the previous ones to launch them at the locks on the large door. A [[Checkpoint Flag]] is also found here, along with two [[Crystal (Super Mario Galaxy)|Crystal]]s; one contains a [[Life Mushroom]], the other contains some [[Star Bit]]s.
|Fra=Irruption dans la forteresse
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|FraM=Irrpution in the fortress
|Ger=Bowsers Schwerkraftschlamassel
|GerM=Bowser's gravity mess}}


===Gravity Star Speed Run===
===Throne Planets===
[[Image:Bowser's_Gravity_Speedrun.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]] with only seventeen seconds left.]]
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
The [[Prankster Comet#Speedy Comet|Speedy Comet]] must be in orbit in order to selection this mission. This [[Power Star]] is at the very end of Bowser's Castle, on the left side of where the launch star was. To collect the power star, the player must [[Wall Jump|wall jump]] on the wall that separates half on the final part to collect the star, and Mario must do this within the time alloted to finish the level by getting [[Timer (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|Stopwatches]] along the way.
[[File:SMG2 Bowser's Throne.png|left|200px|thumb|Luigi finds Bowser's throne.]]
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A small planet shaped like a star, in front of which is another planet that acts as Bowser's throne. When Mario first appears here, Bowser will be absent, unlike at his [[Bowser's Lava Lair|Lava Lair]] and [[Bowser's Galaxy Generator|Galaxy Generator]], but will quickly come crashing down to the planet after the Apricot Luma does some investigating. After talking to Mario, Bowser will send him to the Bowser Battle Planet.
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;Names in Other Languages
===Bowser Battle Planet===
{{foreignname
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
|SpaE=¡Al límite! En la fortaleza de fuego
[[File:Bowser's_Gravity_Boss.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]] fighting [[Bowser]].]]
|SpaEM=At the limit! In the fire fortress
This planet is very similar to the planet that [[Bowser]] is fought on at his [[Bowser's Lava Lair|Lava Lair]], except for the fact that it is more deteriorated. It is a small planet made out of small bricks and a few rocks with coins.
|Fra=L'étoile de l'antigravité (contre-la-montre)
{{br}}
|FraM=The star of the antigravity (against the watch)
|Ger=Beeilung! Die Schwerkraft dreht durch!
|GerM=Hurry! gravity goes berserk!}}


===Green Star 1===
==Enemies==
The first [[Green Power Star|Green Star]] in this galaxy is on a sunken pillar in lava near the entrance to the castle. Mario can backward somersault onto the pillar. Also, Mario can jump into the lava to bounce up onto the pillar and grab the Star.
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SMG2 Fire Chains.png|[[Fire Chain]]s
PodobooSMG2.png|[[Lava Bubble]]s
SMG2 Fire Bar.png|[[Fire Bar]]s
SMG Dry Bones Artwork.png|[[Dry Bones]]
SMG2 Whomp.png|[[Whomp]]s
SMG Goomba Model.png|[[Goomba]]s
SMG Cheep Cheep.png|[[Cheep Cheep]]s
Bowsersmg2.png|[[Bowser]] (boss)
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===Green Star 2===
==Missions==
The second [[Green Power Star|Green Star]] in this galaxy is at the end of the castle above a [[Question Block]]. Mario can backward somersault and [[Star Spin|Spin]] to get the star. It is ideal to get the star with [[Luigi]] instead of [[Mario]].
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|mission1=[[Breaking into Bowser's Castle]]
|image1=[[File:Bowser's Gravity Boss.png|200px]]
|summary1=This mission's objective is to traverse through the course and defeat [[Bowser]].
|mission2=[[Gravity Star Speed Run]]
|image2=[[File:Bowser's Gravity Speedrun.png|200px]]
|summary2=This mission's objective is to complete a version of the previous mission without the boss battle within thirty seconds by collecting [[+ Clock|clock]]s to extend the time limit.
}}
 
===Green Stars===
====Green Star 1====
[[File:Gravity Gauntlet Green Star 1.png|thumb|200px|Location of the first Green Star.]]
The first [[Green Star]] in this galaxy is on a sunken pillar in lava near the entrance to the castle. Mario can backward somersault onto the pillar. Also, Mario can jump into the lava to bounce up onto the pillar and grab the Star.
 
====Green Star 2====
[[File:Gravity Gauntlet Green Star 2.png|thumb|left|200px|Location of the second Green Star.]]
The second Green Star in this galaxy is at the end of the castle above a [[? Block]]. Mario can backward somersault and [[Star Spin|Spin]] to get the star. It is ideal to get the star with [[Luigi]] instead of [[Mario]].
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==Music==
==Music==
''See [[Bowser's Lava Lair#Music|here]].''
{{media table
|file1=Bowsers Lava Lair Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga
|title1=Bowser's Lava Lair
|description1=Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet shares the same music as [[Bowser's Lava Lair]]. It is a cover of "Koopa's Road" from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', and similar to the cover heard in [[Bowser's Star Reactor]] and [[Bowser's Dark Matter Plant]] from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.
}}
 
==Prima Official Game Guide description==
*''"You've finally made it to the edge of World 4. [[Bowser]] lurks here, perfecting his schemes at the heart of his flying castle. Survive his gauntlet of tricks and traps, outsmarting ever-changing gravity fields. If you make it through Bowser's defenses, the Koopa King has no choice but to battle you for possession of a [[Grand Star]]."''


==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=クッパの重力帝国
|Jap=クッパの重力帝国
|JapR=Kuppa no Jūryoku Teikoku
|JapR=Kuppa no Jūryoku Teikoku
|JapM=Koopa's Gravity Empire (''Koopa'' is Bowser's name in Japan)
|JapM=Bowser's Gravity Empire
|Spa=Fortaleza Fulminante de Bowser
|Spa=Fortaleza Fulminante de Bowser
|SpaM=Bowser's Fulminating Fortress
|SpaM=Bowser's Fulminating Fortress
|FraE=Forteresse féroce de Bowser
|FreE=Forteresse féroce de Bowser
|FraEM=Bowser's fierce fortress
|FreEM=Bowser's fierce fortress
|Ita=Regno Gravitazionale di Bowser
|Ita=Regno Gravitazionale di Bowser
|ItaM=Bowser's Gravitational Reign/Kingdom
|ItaM=Bowser's Gravitational Reign/Kingdom
|Ger=Bowsers Schwerkraftparcours
|Ger=Bowsers Schwerkraftparcours
|GerM=Bowser's Gravity Parcours
|GerM=Bowser's Gravity Parcours
|Kor=쿠파의 중력 제국
|KorR=Kupa-ui Jungnyeok Jeguk
|KorM=Bowser's Gravity Empire
|Chi=庫巴的重力帝國
|Chi=庫巴的重力帝國
|ChiM=Koopa's Gravity Empire
|ChiR=Kùbā de Zhònglì Dìguó
|ChiM=Bowser's Gravity Empire
}}
}}


==Trivia==
{{SMG2 missions}}
*This is the only [[Bowser]] level throughout both ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games where one can swim.
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Latest revision as of 13:52, October 31, 2024

Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet
Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet.png
Area World 4
How to unlock Get 40 Power Stars, including the first one from either Starshine Beach Galaxy or Chompworks Galaxy
Boss(es) Giant Bowser
Comet(s) Speedy Comet
Green Comet
Mission(s) Breaking into Bowser's Castle
Gravity Star Speed Run
Green Star 1
Green Star 2
Stars Grand Star icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Prankster Comet icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Galaxy icon A large castle on top of a lava lake with jumping fireballs
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“WHAA--?! IT'S YOU?! Well, I'd expect as much from my archnemesis. Your time is up, Mario! Now it's smooshin' time... And time for my huge fist to meet your puny face!”
—Bowser, Super Mario Galaxy 2

Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet is a galaxy in the game Super Mario Galaxy 2. It is located in World 4. The level is based entirely on gravitational forces. Most of the level involves sidescrolling, except for the beginning and the end. The level is covered in lava, but there is one part where Mario will need to swim through water to get through the level. Magikoopas are common enemies here and can summon Li'l Cinders at will. Fire Bars are placed throughout the whole level, even underwater. Fireballs also defy gravity because they can change direction in midair. When Mario reaches the end, Bowser will challenge Mario to a battle. Bowser battles in the same manner as in World 2, but this time his meteors create shockwaves and the Koopa King leaves a trail of fire when his health runs low.

This is the only Bowser level throughout both Super Mario Galaxy games where there is water to swim in.

Planets[edit]

Bowser's Castle[edit]

Bowser's Gravity Comet Medal.png
The Comet Medal in Bowser's Castle.
A Cheep Cheep at Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet.
The underwater section of Bowser's Castle.
The castle at Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet.
The entrance to Bowser's Castle.

The level focuses on a large castle where there appears to be almost no normal gravity at all. The castle is surrounded by lava with fireballs jumping out of it.

Starting Area[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the section should be changed to the new title.

Mario starts his journey through the Galaxy on a walkway with lava surrounding it. There are Fire Bars and Dry Bones found here. The walkway is twisted, with the local gravity pointing towards the lava mass. There is also a Magikoopa near the end of the section and a platform that sinks under Mario's weight should he step on it.

Castle Interior[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the section should be changed to the new title.

When Mario enters the castle, he will find more fireballs jumping out of the lava. As he progresses, he will switch to walking on the walls and eventually on the ceilings. The entrance marks a Checkpoint. A Brick Block that Mario can surmount with his Backward Somersault has a Comet Medal above it.

Flooded Passageway[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the section should be changed to the new title.

At the end of the second area, there is an upside-down underwater section with Fire Bars and Cheep Cheeps accessed through a hole in the ceiling. Mario has to collect Coins to keep up his air supply, lest the Water suffocates him.

Whomp's Walkway[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the section should be changed to the new title.

After the Flooded Passageway is a small outdoors section with Whomps. There are some Black holes nearby. The start of the section marks the second Checkpoint, above which is a 1-Up Mushroom that can be reached via a backward somersault off a Mystery Block just after the checkpoint.

Fire Bar Gravity Planet[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the section should be changed to the new title.

This is a small square planetoid on the opposite side of the castle wall to the Whomp's Walkway area. Mario has to navigate this planetoid to get to the next area. The core is a Fire Bar's center, with the four ends poking above the surface; the platform that Mario lands on when he arrives here is high enough to avoid the Fire Bar.

Spinning Wheel Planet[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the section should be changed to the new title.

Mario must navigate a small 2D spinning wheel with platforms sliding over it on the same side of the castle as the Fire Bar Gravity Planet to reach the door that takes him to Bowser. As with the Fire Bar Gravity Planet, this wheel has a four-way Fire Bar centered on the core. In the Speedy Comet, Gravity Star Speed Run, the Launch Star leading to the Large Door Planet is gone and a Power Star appears on the opposite side of the wall close to the Fire Bar Gravity Planet.

Large Door Planet[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the section should be changed to the new title.

A screenshot of Mario at the final part of Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet.
Mario on the Large Door Planet.

A circular planet where Mario must Ground Pound three meteorites at three large locks in order to open the door leading to the next battle with Bowser. Additional meteorites will rise up from the ground whenever Mario Ground Pounds the previous ones to launch them at the locks on the large door. A Checkpoint Flag is also found here, along with two Crystals; one contains a Life Mushroom, the other contains some Star Bits.

Throne Planets[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the section should be changed to the new title.

The Throne Planet in Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet
Luigi finds Bowser's throne.

A small planet shaped like a star, in front of which is another planet that acts as Bowser's throne. When Mario first appears here, Bowser will be absent, unlike at his Lava Lair and Galaxy Generator, but will quickly come crashing down to the planet after the Apricot Luma does some investigating. After talking to Mario, Bowser will send him to the Bowser Battle Planet.

Bowser Battle Planet[edit]

The title of this section is conjectural; an official name for the section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors. If an acceptable name is found, then the section should be changed to the new title.

Mario fighting Bowser.

This planet is very similar to the planet that Bowser is fought on at his Lava Lair, except for the fact that it is more deteriorated. It is a small planet made out of small bricks and a few rocks with coins.

Enemies[edit]

Missions[edit]

Mission Image Summary

Breaking into Bowser's Castle Bowser's Gravity Boss.png This mission's objective is to traverse through the course and defeat Bowser.
Gravity Star Speed Run Bowser's Gravity Speedrun.png This mission's objective is to complete a version of the previous mission without the boss battle within thirty seconds by collecting clocks to extend the time limit.

Green Stars[edit]

Green Star 1[edit]

The first Green Star found in Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet.
Location of the first Green Star.

The first Green Star in this galaxy is on a sunken pillar in lava near the entrance to the castle. Mario can backward somersault onto the pillar. Also, Mario can jump into the lava to bounce up onto the pillar and grab the Star.

Green Star 2[edit]

The second Green Star found in Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet.
Location of the second Green Star.

The second Green Star in this galaxy is at the end of the castle above a ? Block. Mario can backward somersault and Spin to get the star. It is ideal to get the star with Luigi instead of Mario.

Music[edit]

Audio.svg Bowser's Lava Lair - Bowser's Gravity Gauntlet shares the same music as Bowser's Lava Lair. It is a cover of "Koopa's Road" from Super Mario 64, and similar to the cover heard in Bowser's Star Reactor and Bowser's Dark Matter Plant from Super Mario Galaxy.
File infoMedia:Bowsers Lava Lair Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga
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Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]

  • "You've finally made it to the edge of World 4. Bowser lurks here, perfecting his schemes at the heart of his flying castle. Survive his gauntlet of tricks and traps, outsmarting ever-changing gravity fields. If you make it through Bowser's defenses, the Koopa King has no choice but to battle you for possession of a Grand Star."

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クッパの重力帝国[?]
Kuppa no Jūryoku Teikoku 		Bowser's Gravity Empire
Chinese 庫巴的重力帝國[?]
Kùbā de Zhònglì Dìguó 		Bowser's Gravity Empire
French (NOE) Forteresse féroce de Bowser[?] Bowser's fierce fortress
German Bowsers Schwerkraftparcours[?] Bowser's Gravity Parcours
Italian Regno Gravitazionale di Bowser[?] Bowser's Gravitational Reign/Kingdom
Korean 쿠파의 중력 제국[?]
Kupa-ui Jungnyeok Jeguk 		Bowser's Gravity Empire
Spanish Fortaleza Fulminante de Bowser[?] Bowser's Fulminating Fortress
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Missions and galaxies in Super Mario Galaxy 2
World 1 Sky Station Galaxy Peewee Piranha's Temper Tantrum • Storming the Sky Fleet • Peewee Piranha's Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Yoshi Star Galaxy Saddle Up with Yoshi • Spiny Control • Spiny Rainbow Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Spin-Dig Galaxy Digga-Leg's Planet • Silver Stars Down Deep • Digga-Leg's Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Fluffy Bluff Galaxy Search for the Toad Brigade Captain • The Chimp's Stomp Challengeb • Every Planet Has Its Price • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Rightside Down Galaxy Breaking the Laws of Gravity • The Great Crate Incinerator • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotillac Gobblegut's Aching Belly • Fiery Flotilla Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Flip-Swap Galaxyd Think Before You Shake • Purple Coin Flip 'n' Sprinta • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 2 Puzzle Plank Galaxy The Puzzling Picture Block • Bugaboom's Back • Purple Coin Shadow Vaulta • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Hightail Falls Galaxy Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper • Hightail Falls Speed Runa • Silver Stars in Hightail Falls • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Boulder Bowl Galaxy Rock and Rollodillo • C'mere, Goombab • Rolling Crabber Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Cosmic Cove Galaxy Twin Falls Hideaway • Exploring the Cosmic Cavern • Catch That Star Bunny • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Wild Glide Galaxy Fluzzard's First Flight • Jungle Fluzzard Raceb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser's Lava Lairc Bowser's Big Lava Power Party • Lava Lair Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Honeybloom Galaxyd Bumble Beginnings • The Secret Wall Jump • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 3 Tall Trunk Galaxy The Flotacious Blimp Fruit • Tall Trunk's Big Slide • Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slidea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Cloudy Court Galaxy Head in the Clouds • The Shadow Lininga • Silver Stars in the Purple Pond • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Haunty Halls Galaxy A Glimmer of Bulb Berry • Sneaking Down the Creepy Corridor • Spooky Cosmic Clone Chasea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Freezy Flake Galaxy Bowser on Ice • Sorbetti's Chilly Reception • The Chimp's Skating Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Rolling Masterpiece Galaxy Silver Chomp Grudge Match • Masterpiece Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleetc Bowser Jr.'s Mighty Megahammer • Megahammer's Daredevil Basha • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Beat Block Galaxyd Step to the Beep • Silver Stars in Double Timea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 4 Supermassive Galaxy Huge Trouble with Big Wigglers • Big Wigglers Speed Runa • In Full Bloom • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Flipsville Galaxy Flip-Flopping in Flipsville • Flipsville's New Digs • Purple Coin Spin Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Honeyhop Galaxy The Sweetest Silver Stars • The Chimp's Score Challengeb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Starshine Beach Galaxy Surf, Sand, and Silver Stars • Climbing the Cloudy Tower • Purple Coin Beach Dasha • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Chompworks Galaxy Where the Chomps Are Made of Gold • Spring into the Chompworks • Cosmic Clones in the Chompworksa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Bowser's Gravity Gauntletc Breaking into Bowser's Castle • Gravity Star Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Sweet Mystery Galaxyd Bulb Berry's Mysterious Glow • Bulb Berry's Purple Coin Glowa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 5 Space Storm Galaxy Follow Me, Bob-omb • To the Top of Topman's Tower • C'mere, Topmanb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Slipsand Galaxy Squizzard's Sandy Sinkhole • Sailing the Sandy Seas • Squizzard's Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Shiverburn Galaxy Prince Pikante's Peppery Mood • Octo-Army Icy Rainbow Rompa • The Chimp's Ultimate Skating Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Boo Moon Galaxy Silver Stars Pop-Up • Haunting the Howling Tower • The Star in the Sinking Swamp • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Upside Dizzy Galaxy A Walk on the Weird Side • Burning Upside Dizzy • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunkerc Bowser Jr.'s Boomsday Machine • Boomsday Machine Daredevil Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Fleet Glide Galaxyd Fluzzard's Wild Battlefield Glide • Fastest Feathers in the Galaxyb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World 6 Melty Monster Galaxy The Magnificent Magma Sea • A Stroll Down Rolling Lane • The Chimp's Bowling Challenge • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Clockwork Ruins Galaxy Time for Adventure • The Adventure of the Purple Coinsa • The Ledge Hammer Trap • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Slimy Spring Galaxy The Deep Shell Well • The Chimp's Coin Challengeb • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Throwback Galaxy Return of the Whomp King • Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress • Whomp Silver Star Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Battle Belt Galaxy Mini-Planet Mega-Run • Mini-Planet Daredevil Runa • Snacktime for Gobblegut • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2 • Green Star 3
Bowser's Galaxy Generatorc Bowser's Fortified Fortress • Bowser's Big Bad Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Flash Black Galaxyd Jumping Around in the Dark • Dark Octo-Army Rompa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
World S Mario Squared Galaxy Make Mario a Star • Luigi's Purple Coin Chaosa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Rolling Coaster Galaxy The Rainbow Road Roll • Purple Coins on the Rainbow Roada • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Twisty Trials Galaxy Spinning and Spinning and Spinning • Turning Turning Double Timea • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Stone Cyclone Galaxy Silver Stars on the Cyclone • Tox Box Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Boss Blitz Galaxy Throwback Throwdown • Throwback Throwdown Speed Runa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
Grandmaster Galaxyc The Ultimate Test • The Perfect Runa
Flip-Out Galaxyd Wicked Wall Jumps • Cosmic Clone Wall Jumpersa • Green Star 1 • Green Star 2
a Mission only available when a Prankster Comet is in orbit
b Indicates a mission only available when a letter is received from the Mailtoad
c Boss galaxies
d Hungry Luma galaxies
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