World 8-3 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)

Level
World 8-3
World	World 8
Game	New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Time limit	500 seconds
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World 8-3 is the third level of World 8 in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. It is unlocked by completing World 8-2 through the normal exit, while its own completion unlocks World 8-Tower.

Layout

The level starts out in a cavern full of lava. Throughout the level, the player must avoid giant waves of lava that cause them to instantly lose a life upon contact. Hanging over the lava are chained platforms that tilt and sink when one of the characters step on them; these platforms can be found throughout most of the level's first half, with Koopa Troopas and Koopa Paratroopas placed on or around them. Shortly after the midway point is a series of tunnels that require the player to weave through incoming lava waves to pass safely. Following the tunnel is a series of weighted platforms that also sink if stepped on. Flame Chomps are found in this area. At the end is a Warp Pipe that takes players to the level's pole.

Star Coins

Image	Location
	Shortly after the beginning of the level, the first Star Coin is floating under the second chain-hanging platform. The player must stand on the left side of the platform at the right time to descend down towards the Star Coin without touching the lava.
	The second Star Coin is located in the narrow area shortly after the midway point, floating under a platform with a few other coins. The player must wait for any lava waves to pass before collecting it.
	The third Star Coin is right near the level's second Flame Chomp. The player must again wait for any lava waves to pass before jumping towards it.

Enemies

Name	Image	Amount
Flame Chomps		infinite
Red Koopa Troopas		9
Red Koopa Paratroopas		1

Level map

Trivia

• This level and World 8-2 are the only two levels in this game to use the volcanic rendition of the underground music.