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|image=[[File:Cosmic_Cove_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:Cosmic_Cove_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|boss=None
|boss=None
|comet=[[Prankster Comet#Green Comet|Green Comet]]
|comets=[[Prankster Comet#Green Comet|Green Comet]]
|unlock=Get a [[Power Star]] from either [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]] or [[Hightail Falls Galaxy]]
|unlock=Get a [[Power Star]] from either [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy]] or [[Hightail Falls Galaxy]]
|level=[[Twin Falls Hideaway]]<br>[[Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]]<br>[[Catch That Star Bunny]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
|missions=[[Twin Falls Hideaway]]<br>[[Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]]<br>[[Catch That Star Bunny]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
|stars=[[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]]
|stars=[[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[File:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]]
|icon=The [[#Cove Planet|Cove Planet]], displaying the [[#Cosmic Cove|Cosmic Cove]] as well as the [[#Twin Falls|Twin Falls]]
|icon=The [[#Star Creek Planet|Star Creek Planet]], displaying the [[#Cosmic Cove|Cosmic Cove]] as well as the [[#Twin Falls|Twin Falls]]
|story=[[Boulder Bowl Galaxy|<<]] [[Wild Glide Galaxy|>>]]
|more=[[Boulder Bowl Galaxy|<<]] [[Wild Glide Galaxy|>>]]
}}
}}
{{quote|Awww... I'm sick of swimming all the time. Is it ice-skating season yet?|Penguin|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
{{quote|Awww... I'm sick of swimming all the time. Is it ice-skating season yet?|Penguin|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
'''Cosmic Cove Galaxy''' is a galaxy in [[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. It is primarily a water-themed level, where players can freeze the water in the first mission to skate on the ice and up waterfalls, or swim through caverns to find key objects. [[Penguin]]s such as [[Coach (Super Mario Galaxy)|Coach]] and [[Penguru]] appear as inhabitants of this galaxy, where they can assist players by giving them helpful hints. Common enemies here include [[Skeeter]]s and [[Koopa Troopa]]s, as well as underwater enemies such as [[Snoodle]]s. This is the only galaxy in World 2 with two main missions. One of its levels, [[Catch That Star Bunny]], makes Cosmic Cove Galaxy the only galaxy in the game that has a mission that involves catching a [[Star Bunny]].


'''Cosmic Cove Galaxy''' is a galaxy in [[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]] in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. It is primarily a water-themed level, where players can freeze the water in the first mission to skate on the ice and up water falls, or swim through caverns to find key objects. [[Penguin]]s such as [[Coach (Super Mario Galaxy)|Coach]] and [[Penguru]] appear as inhabitants of this galaxy, where they can assist players by giving them helpful hints. Common enemies here include [[Skeeter]]s and [[Koopa Troopa]]s, as well as underwater enemies such as [[Snoodle]]s. This is the only galaxy in World 2 with two main missions. One of its levels, [[Catch That Star Bunny]], makes Cosmic Cove Galaxy the only galaxy in the game that has a mission that involves catching a [[Star Bunny]].
No [[Prankster Comet]]s appear in this galaxy until the [[Green Star]]s become available.
 
==Planets/Areas==
==Planets/Areas==
'''NOTE''': Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.
===Star Creek Planet===
===Cove Planet===
The Star Creek Planet<ref name=Noclip>Texture file names associated with each planet, retrieved from [https://noclip.website/#smg2/StarCreekGalaxy;ShareData=ACESb9a^ZXUMA6wUVjb&WqbmnK6,{/Uo6XD9MBOO=jFQG9xxWC8^_5n9LhzF=a~ noclip.website].</ref> is the central planet in the galaxy.
====Starting Area====
====Starting Area====
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====Cosmic Cove====
====Cosmic Cove====
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[[File:Cosmic cove.png|thumb|left|200px|Top view.]]
[[File:Cosmic cove.png|thumb|left|200px|Top view.]]
After players emerge from the tunnel, they appear in this vast area. The entire area is underwater except for some platforms and a tower. The [[Comet Medal]] is located inside one of the giant shells underwater. A [[Jellyfish (Super Mario Galaxy)|jellyfish]] lurks underwater as well as many [[Skeeter]]s striding on the water and [[Cheep Cheep]]s. There is a [[Hungry Luma]] here that will transform into the Holey Planet if fed 15 coins. [[Penguru]] can be found on one of these platforms. During the first mission, there is a switch that can freeze the water, allowing the player to traverse it with ease.
After players emerge from the tunnel, they appear in this vast area. The entire area is underwater except for some platforms and a tower. The [[Comet Medal]] is located inside one of the giant shells underwater. A [[Jam-o'-War]] lurks underwater as well as many [[Skeeter]]s striding on the water and [[Cheep Cheep]]s. There is a [[Hungry Luma]] here that will transform into the Holey Planet if fed 15 coins. [[Penguru]] can be found on one of these platforms. During the first mission, there is a switch that can freeze the water, allowing the player to traverse it with ease.
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====Cosmic Cavern====
===Aquarium Planet A===
[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Cosmic Cavern.png|thumb|right|200px|Mario swimming in the Cosmic Cavern.]]
[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Cosmic Cavern.png|thumb|200px|Mario swimming in the Aquarium Planet A.]]
This part of the galaxy consists of an underwater sidescroller section with a few Penguins, [[Brick Block]]s and [[Gringill]]s in it. Many [[thorny flower]]s grow from the walls of this cavern. A [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the Water Maze is found at the end.
The Aquarium Planet A<ref name=Noclip></ref> consists of an underwater sidescroller section with a few Penguins, [[Brick Block]]s and [[Gringill]]s in it. Many [[thorny flower|prickly plant]]s grow from the walls of this cavern. A [[Warp Pipe]] that leads to the Aquarium Planet B is found at the end.
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===Water Maze===
===Aquarium Planet B===
[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Water Maze.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario swimming in the {{conjectural|Water Maze|area}}.]]
[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Water Maze.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario swimming in the Aquarium Planet B.]]
This area has a body of water hovering in space, surrounded by several small [[black hole]]s. All the liquid in the area forms a maze, with some platforms floating over the surface. Near the end of the area there are some red-framed tubes with large cubical water bubbles moving through them and a group of [[Star Bit]]s forming a star in the background. [[Mine]]s, [[Goomba]]s, a [[Paragoomba]] and a [[Jammyfish]] can be found here. The player visits this planet to move around in a side-scroller to find a [[Key]] to free a [[Luma (species)|Luma]] in the [[#Starting Area|Starting Area]].
The Aquarium Planet B<ref name=Noclip></ref> has a body of water hovering in space, surrounded by several small [[black hole]]s. All the liquid in the area forms a maze, with some platforms floating over the surface. Near the end of the area, there are some red-framed tubes with large cubical water bubbles moving through them and a group of [[Star Bit]]s forming a star in the background. [[Mikey Mine]]s, [[Goomba]]s, a [[Paragoomba]] and a [[Jammyfish]] can be found here. The player visits this planet to move around in a side-scroller to find a [[Key]] to free a [[Luma]] in the [[#Starting Area|Starting Area]].
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===Water Core Planet===
===Drill Water Spring Planet===
[[File:SaturnRockPlanet.png|thumb|right|200px|Mario heading toward the {{conjectural|Water Core Planet|planet}}.]]
[[File:SaturnRockPlanet.png|thumb|200px|Mario heading toward the Drill Water Spring Planet.]]
This planet is a spherical rock with a large stone wall splitting both halves. Players arrive on bottom side of the planet full of [[Fizzlit]]s here. There is also a [[Spin Drill]] that players must use to get to the other side of the planet. Here, there are some [[Micro Mecha-Bowser]]s which players must destroy to unlock the shield protecting a dust patch. After players use a drill on it, water comes out and floods the planet. Players have to swim to the platform where the [[Power Star]] is located.
The Drill Water Spring Planet<ref name=Noclip></ref> is a spherical rock with a large stone wall splitting both halves. Players arrive on bottom side of the planet full of [[Fizzlit]]s here. There is also a [[Spin Drill]] that players must use to get to the other side of the planet. Here, there are some [[Mechakoopa|Micro Mecha-Bowser]]s which players must destroy to unlock the shield protecting a dust patch. After players use a drill on it, water comes out and floods the planet. Players have to swim to the platform where the [[Power Star]] is located. Captain Toad appears near this planet with his [[Starshroom]], wanting to take a swim for his vacation, although he cannot due to the water being frozen.
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===Holey Planet===
 
[[File:StarBunnyPlanet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario on the {{conjectural|Holey Planet|planet}}.]]
===Skate Hole Planet===
After players feed the [[Hungry Luma]] in the Cosmic Cove area fifteen coins, it transforms into this planet. It has a [[Star Bunny]] that challenges Mario to catch it. It also has a blue [[! Switch]] that freezes the water if Mario pounds it. The player must be careful not to fall in the holes that lead to the [[black hole]] in the center of the planet and be wary of the [[Skeeter]]s that lurk here.
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[[File:StarBunnyPlanet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario on the Skate Hole Planet.]]
After players feed the [[Hungry Luma]] in the Cosmic Cove area fifteen coins, it transforms into the Skate Hole Planet<ref name=Noclip></ref>. It has a [[Star Bunny]] that challenges Mario to catch it. It also has a blue [[! Switch]] that freezes the water if Mario pounds it. The player must be careful not to fall in the holes that lead to the [[black hole]] in the center of the planet and be wary of the [[Skeeter]]s that lurk here.
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===Enemies===
===Enemies===
*[[Skeeter]]s
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*[[Cheep Cheep]]s
GalaxyKoopa.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]s
*[[Snoodle]]s
SMG2 Snoodle.png|[[Snoodle]]s
*[[Koopa Troopa]]s
SMG Cheep Cheep.png|[[Cheep Cheep]]s
*[[Jellyfish (Super Mario Galaxy)|Jellyfish]]
Smg2pufferfish.png|[[Spiny Cheep Cheep]]
*[[Li'l Brr]]s
Skeeterartwork SMG2.png|[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Gringill]]s
SMG Jellyfish.png|[[Jam-o'-War]]
*[[Floating Mine]]s
Li'l Brrr Artwork.png|[[Li'l Brr]]s
*[[Jammyfish]]
SMG2 Thorny Flower.png|[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
*[[Goomba]]s
Gringill SMG.png|[[Gringill]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
Jammyfish Bigmouth SMG.png|[[Jammyfish]]
*[[Fizzlit]]s
SMG Underwater Mine Artwork.png|[[Mikey Mine]]s
*[[Micro Mecha-Bowser]]s
SMG Goomba Model.png|[[Goomba]]
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]
Fizzlit.png|[[Fizzlit]]s
SMG2 Micro Mecha Bowser Artwork.png|[[Mechakoopa|Micro Mecha-Bowser]]s
</gallery>


==Missions==
==Missions==
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|-style="background:skyblue;color:black"
|mission1=[[Twin Falls Hideaway]]
!Level
|image1=[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Twin Falls Hideaway.png|200px]]
!Image
|summary1=This mission's objective is to traverse underwater to the cove and hit a switch in order to freeze the water, allowing the use of the ice and frozen waterfalls of the Twin Falls as a platform to reach the Power Star.
!Overview
|mission2=[[Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]]
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|image2=[[File:CosmicCove3.png|200px]]
![[Twin Falls Hideaway]]  
|summary2=This mission's objective is to explore an underwater cavern to find a key to free a Luma trapped in a glass cage.
|[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Twin Falls Hideaway.png|200px]]
|mission3=[[Catch That Star Bunny]]
|Players need to traverse underwater. When they reach their destination, they need to hit a switch in order to freeze the water, where players can use the ice and frozen waterfalls of the Twin Falls as a platform to reach the Power Star.
|image3=[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Frozen Holey Planet.png|200px]]
|-
|summary3=This mission's objective is to feed a [[Hungry Luma]] fifteen [[coin]]s and catch a [[Star Bunny]].
![[Exploring the Cosmic Cavern]]  
}}
|[[File:CosmicCove3.png|200px]]
|Players need to explore an underwater cavern to find a key to free a Luma trapped in a glass cage.
|-
![[Catch That Star Bunny]]
|[[File:SMG2 Cosmic Cove Frozen Holey Planet.png|200px]]
|Players need to catch a Star Bunny to win a Power Star.
|-
|}


===Green Stars===
===Green Stars===
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[[File:CosmicCoveGS1.png|thumb|200px|Mario jumping to the first Green Star.]]
[[File:CosmicCoveGS1.png|thumb|200px|Mario jumping to the first Green Star.]]
Players should do the mission Twin Falls Hideaway. After players freeze the water and wall jump the Twin Falls, they should skip breaking the crystal for freeing the Power Star. Instead, they should jump off the edge of the cliff where the Power Star is to get the level's first Green Star.
Players should do the mission Twin Falls Hideaway. After players freeze the water and wall jump the Twin Falls, they should skip breaking the crystal for freeing the Power Star. Instead, they should jump off the edge of the cliff where the Power Star is to get the level's first Green Star.
;Planets Visited
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SMG2 Cosmic Cove Starting Area.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Starting Area|Starting Area]]
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Main Area.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Cosmic Cove|Cosmic Cove]]
SMG2 Penguru.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Twin Falls|Twin Falls]]
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;Enemies
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
GalaxyKoopa.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]s
SMG2 Snoodle.png|[[Snoodle]]s
SMG Cheep Cheep.png|[[Cheep Cheep]]s
Smg2pufferfish.png|[[Spiny Cheep Cheep]]
Skeeterartwork SMG2.png|[[Skeeter]]s
SMG Jellyfish.png|[[Jam-o'-War]]
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====Green Star 2====
====Green Star 2====
[[File:CosmicCoveGS2.png|thumb|200px|Mario about to get the second Green Star.]]
[[File:CosmicCoveGS2.png|thumb|200px|Mario about to get the second Green Star.]]
Players should do the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. When players get to the [[#Water Maze|Water Maze]], they should look for a platform with a Goomba on it. The Green Star is to the right of the platform and needs careful precision and aim if players need to obtain it.
Players should do the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. When players get to the [[#Aquarium Planet B|Aquarium Planet B]], they should look for a platform with a Goomba on it. The Green Star is to the right of the platform and requires careful precision and aim if the player needs to obtain it.
;Planets Visited
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Starting Area.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Starting Area|Starting Area]]
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Cosmic Cavern.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Aquarium Planet A|Aquarium Planet A]]
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Water Maze.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Aquarium Planet B|Aquarium Planet B]]
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;Enemies
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
GalaxyKoopa.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]
Li'l Brrr Artwork.png|[[Li'l Brr]]s
SMG2 Thorny Flower.png|[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
Gringill SMG.png|[[Gringill]]s
Jammyfish Bigmouth SMG.png|[[Jammyfish]]
SMG Underwater Mine Artwork.png|[[Mikey Mine]]s
SMG Goomba Model.png|[[Goomba]]
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====Green Star 3====
====Green Star 3====
[[File:CosmicCoveGS3.png|thumb|200px|Mario about to get the final Green Star.]]
[[File:CosmicCoveGS3.png|thumb|200px|Mario about to get the final Green Star.]]
Players should do the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. Players should make their way back to the [[#Water Maze|Water Maze]]. Player should swim to the top where the [[key]] is. After getting the key, players should go to the platform on the right and perform a [[Long Jump]] to the Green Star off to the left.
Players should do the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. Players should make their way back to the [[#Aquarium Planet B|Aquarium Planet B]]. Player should swim to the top where the [[key]] is. After getting the key, players should go to the platform on the right and perform a [[Long Jump]] to the Green Star off to the left.
;Planets Visited
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Starting Area.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Starting Area|Starting Area]]
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Cosmic Cavern.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Aquarium Planet A|Aquarium Planet A]]
SMG2 Cosmic Cove Water Maze.png|[[Cosmic Cove Galaxy#Aquarium Planet B|Aquarium Planet B]]
</gallery>
;Enemies
<gallery widths="80px"heights="80px">
GalaxyKoopa.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]
Li'l Brrr Artwork.png|[[Li'l Brr]]s
SMG2 Thorny Flower.png|[[Thorny flower|Prickly plant]]s
Gringill SMG.png|[[Gringill]]s
Jammyfish Bigmouth SMG.png|[[Jammyfish]]
SMG Underwater Mine Artwork.png|[[Mikey Mine]]s
SMG Goomba Model.png|[[Goomba]]
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]
</gallery>
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==Music==
==Music==
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|file1=Cosmic Cove Galaxy Theme Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga
|name1=Cosmic Cove Galaxy Theme Super Mario Galaxy 2
|title1=Cosmic Cove Galaxy theme
|pipe1=Cosmic Cove Galaxy theme
|description1=Cosmic Cove Galaxy theme.
|description1=Cosmic Cove Galaxy theme.
|length1=0:30
|length1=0:30
}}
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==Prima Official Game Guide description==
*"''Splash down in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy to swim with the [[penguin]]s and discover a series of [[Power Star]]s, including a hidden star (unlocked by feeding a [[Hungry Luma]] 15 [[coin]]s that sends you chasing a [[Star Bunny]] across an icy planetoid high above the cove.''"


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|Ita=Galassia Baia Stellare
|Ita=Galassia Baia Stellare
|ItaM=Stellar Bay Galaxy
|ItaM=Stellar Bay Galaxy
|FraE=Anse étoilée
|FreE=Anse étoilée
|FraEM=Star cove
|FreEM=Star cove
|Ger=Kosmobucht-Galaxie
|Ger=Kosmobucht-Galaxie
|GerM=Cosmic Cove Galaxy
|GerM=Cosmic Cove Galaxy
|Chi=星球海灣銀河
|Chi=星球海灣銀河
|ChiM=Star Cove Galaxy}}
|ChiR=Xīngqiú Hǎiwān Yínhé
|ChiM=Star/Planet Cove Galaxy
|Kor=별의 호수 갤럭시
|KorR=Byeol-ui Hosu Gaelleoksi
|KorM=Lake of Stars Galaxy
}}
 
==Trivia==
*In the Twin Falls Hideaway Star close to the Water Drilling Planet, Captain Toad floats in mid-air out of view. This happens because the developers forgot to group him in with the group of objects dealing with the Exploring the Cosmic Cavern mission, making him a universal object.<ref>SwankyBox. (April 12, 2021). [https://youtu.be/e7bNXhw4XOQ The Toad That Developers Left Behind in Super Mario Galaxy 2]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 14, 2021.</ref>
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:23, October 31, 2024

Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Cosmic Cove Galaxy.png
Area World 2
How to unlock Get a Power Star from either Boulder Bowl Galaxy or Hightail Falls Galaxy
Boss(es) None
Comet(s) Green Comet
Mission(s) Twin Falls Hideaway
Exploring the Cosmic Cavern
Catch That Star Bunny
Green Star 1
Green Star 2
Green Star 3
Stars Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.Cosmic Jewel icon in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Galaxy icon The Star Creek Planet, displaying the Cosmic Cove as well as the Twin Falls
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“Awww... I'm sick of swimming all the time. Is it ice-skating season yet?”
Penguin, Super Mario Galaxy 2

Cosmic Cove Galaxy is a galaxy in World 2 in Super Mario Galaxy 2. It is primarily a water-themed level, where players can freeze the water in the first mission to skate on the ice and up waterfalls, or swim through caverns to find key objects. Penguins such as Coach and Penguru appear as inhabitants of this galaxy, where they can assist players by giving them helpful hints. Common enemies here include Skeeters and Koopa Troopas, as well as underwater enemies such as Snoodles. This is the only galaxy in World 2 with two main missions. One of its levels, Catch That Star Bunny, makes Cosmic Cove Galaxy the only galaxy in the game that has a mission that involves catching a Star Bunny.

No Prankster Comets appear in this galaxy until the Green Stars become available.

Planets/Areas[edit]

Star Creek Planet[edit]

The Star Creek Planet[1] is the central planet in the galaxy.

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 official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

SMG2 Cosmic Cove Snoodles.png
Mario swimming in the river during the first mission.
Mario in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Mario skating on the frozen river during the second mission.
Mario in the Starting Area.

Players land on a sandy shore whose only inhabitants are the Coach and a Koopa Troopa. Players need to use the Green Shell provided by the Koopa to swim through the next area. Many Snoodles are found inside the underground tunnel, and a Spiny Cheep Cheep can be found at the end of the tunnel.

Cosmic Cove[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 official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

SMG2 Cosmic Cove Main Area.png
Mario swimming in the Cosmic Cove.
Mario in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy
The frozen Cosmic Cove.
Top view.

After players emerge from the tunnel, they appear in this vast area. The entire area is underwater except for some platforms and a tower. The Comet Medal is located inside one of the giant shells underwater. A Jam-o'-War lurks underwater as well as many Skeeters striding on the water and Cheep Cheeps. There is a Hungry Luma here that will transform into the Holey Planet if fed 15 coins. Penguru can be found on one of these platforms. During the first mission, there is a switch that can freeze the water, allowing the player to traverse it with ease.

Twin Falls[edit]

Penguru in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Penguru explaining to Mario what to do at the Twin Falls.

This area consists of two large waterfalls. After freezing the water, players can Wall Jump up the waterfalls and onto the pieces of land on which they flow. A Power Star is located here during the "Twin Falls Hideaway" mission.

Aquarium Planet A[edit]

Mario swimming in the Aquarium Planet A.

The Aquarium Planet A[1] consists of an underwater sidescroller section with a few Penguins, Brick Blocks and Gringills in it. Many prickly plants grow from the walls of this cavern. A Warp Pipe that leads to the Aquarium Planet B is found at the end.

Aquarium Planet B[edit]

The water maze in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Mario swimming in the Aquarium Planet B.

The Aquarium Planet B[1] has a body of water hovering in space, surrounded by several small black holes. All the liquid in the area forms a maze, with some platforms floating over the surface. Near the end of the area, there are some red-framed tubes with large cubical water bubbles moving through them and a group of Star Bits forming a star in the background. Mikey Mines, Goombas, a Paragoomba and a Jammyfish can be found here. The player visits this planet to move around in a side-scroller to find a Key to free a Luma in the Starting Area.

Drill Water Spring Planet[edit]

Mario heading toward the Drill Water Spring Planet.

The Drill Water Spring Planet[1] is a spherical rock with a large stone wall splitting both halves. Players arrive on bottom side of the planet full of Fizzlits here. There is also a Spin Drill that players must use to get to the other side of the planet. Here, there are some Micro Mecha-Bowsers which players must destroy to unlock the shield protecting a dust patch. After players use a drill on it, water comes out and floods the planet. Players have to swim to the platform where the Power Star is located. Captain Toad appears near this planet with his Starshroom, wanting to take a swim for his vacation, although he cannot due to the water being frozen.

Skate Hole 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 official name is found, then the section should be changed to its appropriate title.

Mario on the Skate Hole Planet.

After players feed the Hungry Luma in the Cosmic Cove area fifteen coins, it transforms into the Skate Hole Planet[1]. It has a Star Bunny that challenges Mario to catch it. It also has a blue ! Switch that freezes the water if Mario pounds it. The player must be careful not to fall in the holes that lead to the black hole in the center of the planet and be wary of the Skeeters that lurk here.

Enemies[edit]

Missions[edit]

Mission Image Summary

Twin Falls Hideaway SMG2 Cosmic Cove Twin Falls Hideaway.png This mission's objective is to traverse underwater to the cove and hit a switch in order to freeze the water, allowing the use of the ice and frozen waterfalls of the Twin Falls as a platform to reach the Power Star.
Exploring the Cosmic Cavern CosmicCove3.png This mission's objective is to explore an underwater cavern to find a key to free a Luma trapped in a glass cage.
Catch That Star Bunny SMG2 Cosmic Cove Frozen Holey Planet.png This mission's objective is to feed a Hungry Luma fifteen coins and catch a Star Bunny.

Green Stars[edit]

Green Star 1[edit]

Mario jumping to the first Green Star.

Players should do the mission Twin Falls Hideaway. After players freeze the water and wall jump the Twin Falls, they should skip breaking the crystal for freeing the Power Star. Instead, they should jump off the edge of the cliff where the Power Star is to get the level's first Green Star.

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Green Star 2[edit]

Mario about to get the second Green Star.

Players should do the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. When players get to the Aquarium Planet B, they should look for a platform with a Goomba on it. The Green Star is to the right of the platform and requires careful precision and aim if the player needs to obtain it.

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Green Star 3[edit]

Mario about to get the final Green Star.

Players should do the mission Exploring the Cosmic Cavern. Players should make their way back to the Aquarium Planet B. Player should swim to the top where the key is. After getting the key, players should go to the platform on the right and perform a Long Jump to the Green Star off to the left.

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Music[edit]

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Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]

  • "Splash down in the Cosmic Cove Galaxy to swim with the penguins and discover a series of Power Stars, including a hidden star (unlocked by feeding a Hungry Luma 15 coins that sends you chasing a Star Bunny across an icy planetoid high above the cove."

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 星の入り江ギャラクシー[?]
Hoshi no Irie Gyarakushī
Star Cove Galaxy
Chinese 星球海灣銀河[?]
Xīngqiú Hǎiwān Yínhé
Star/Planet Cove Galaxy
French (NOE) Anse étoilée[?] Star cove
German Kosmobucht-Galaxie[?] Cosmic Cove Galaxy
Italian Galassia Baia Stellare[?] Stellar Bay Galaxy
Korean 별의 호수 갤럭시[?]
Byeol-ui Hosu Gaelleoksi
Lake of Stars Galaxy
Spanish Galaxia Gruta Gélida[?] Icy Grotto Galaxy

Trivia[edit]

  • In the Twin Falls Hideaway Star close to the Water Drilling Planet, Captain Toad floats in mid-air out of view. This happens because the developers forgot to group him in with the group of objects dealing with the Exploring the Cosmic Cavern mission, making him a universal object.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Texture file names associated with each planet, retrieved from noclip.website.
  2. ^ SwankyBox. (April 12, 2021). The Toad That Developers Left Behind in Super Mario Galaxy 2. YouTube. Retrieved April 14, 2021.