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|image=[[File:Hightail Falls Galaxy.png|250px]]
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|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|area=World 2
|boss=
|boss=
|level=[[#Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper|Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]]<br>[[#Hightail Falls Speed Run|Hightail Falls Speed Run]]<br>[[#Silver Stars in Hightail Falls|Silver Stars in Hightail Falls]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
|comets=[[Speedy Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|stars=[[Image:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_prankstercomet.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_powerstar.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_greencomet.png|20px]]
|missions=[[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]]<br>[[Hightail Falls Speed Run]]<br>[[Silver Stars in Hightail Falls]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
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|unlock=Get a [[Power Star]] in the [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]]
|icon=The [[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]] surrounded by a waterfall cascading down rocks
|more=[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy|<<]] [[Boulder Bowl Galaxy|>>]]
}}
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'''Hightail Falls Galaxy''' is a galaxy that appears in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' for the [[Wii]]. The bulk of the galaxy accommodates the use of the [[Dash Pepper]], which allows [[Yoshi]] to scale walls and steep slopes. The background in the galaxy features high waterfalls and rocks. Additionally, the music heard in the galaxy is an orchestrated arrangement of the "Athletic" theme from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. The music goes fast when the Dash Pepper is used.
{{quote|Climb fast!|Whittle|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}


==Planets==
The '''Hightail Falls Galaxy''' is a [[galaxy]] that appears in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' for the [[Wii]]. This galaxy introduces the [[Dash Pepper]], and the bulk of the galaxy accommodates its use, which transforms [[Yoshi]] into [[Dash Yoshi]] and allows him to scale walls and steep slopes; it is from this that the galaxy derives its name (the word "hightail" meaning "move quickly"). The background of this galaxy consists of several large waterfalls cascading over rocks.
 
==Planets/Areas==
===Starting Planet===
===Starting Planet===
This planet has two [[Whittle]]s, [[Luigi]], a [[Yoshi Egg]], and the [[Dash Pepper]].
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Starting Planet.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]] on the {{conjectural|Starting Planet|planet}}.]]
On the Starting Planet, there is a small rope bridge, in the middle of which is a single [[Paragoomba]]. After crossing the bridge, Mario must crack a [[Yoshi Egg]] to release Yoshi. Mario and Yoshi must move up a near-vertical ramp by using a Dash Pepper to turn Yoshi into Dash Yoshi. After the ramp flattens out, there are a set of [[platform]]s that fall and then a second ramp, after which is a [[Launch Star]].
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===Giant Ramp Planet===
===Giant Ramp Planet===
[[File:Dash Pepper.png|thumb|left|225px|Mario and Yoshi on the Giant Ramp Planet.]]
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It's just a hupe ramp. If [[Mario]] takes the left side up, he'll find [[Penguru]].
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario approaching the {{conjectural|Giant Ramp Planet|planet}}.]]
This large ramp comprises the second planet of the galaxy. The planet itself has two main paths. If Mario takes the left path upward, he finds [[Penguru]] at the top, who advises Mario to collect as many [[Coin]]s as possible; if Mario aims the camera to the left of Penguru, he can collect many [[Star Bit]]s. The right path is shorter in length and easier to navigate, and ends with a Launch Star.
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===Falling Platforms Planet===
===Falling Platforms===
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Falling Platforms Area.png|200px|thumb|Mario and [[Yoshi]] approaching the {{conjectural|Falling Platforms|area}}.]]
The Launch Star from the Giant Ramp Planet leads Mario to this planet, where Yoshi must incorporate the Dash Pepper's speed capabilities to quickly race across the falling platforms of the planet. Two different types of platforms exist here: solid, unmoving blocks, and grey, touch-sensitive plates. The latter will fall a short time after Mario and Yoshi have stepped on them. Few Coins litter the expanse, found only on touch-sensitive platforms. The mission's [[Teleporter (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|Teleporter]] is located here as well.
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===Double Slope===
===Double Slope Planet===
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Double Slope Planet.png|thumb|200px|left|Mario and Yoshi nearing the {{conjectural|Double Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
After Mario and Yoshi get past the Falling Platforms Planet, they end up on this planet. Yoshi must eat a Dash Pepper and run up the left ramp. After navigating the turns, along with the various pegs protruding from the surface, they end up on the other side, where there is a bridge that connects this planet to the Left Turn Slope Planet.
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===Left Turn Slope===
===Left Turn Slope Planet===
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[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Comet Medal.png|200px|thumb|Mario and [[Dash Yoshi]] on the {{conjectural|Left Turn Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
After crossing the bridge from the Double Slope Planet, Mario and Yoshi end up on this small, yet difficult, slope. To the right of the slope is a [[Hungry Luma]] who transforms into the Kleptoad Planet if fed thirty Coins. Yoshi needs to eat a Dash Pepper in front the slope to be able to run up it. There is one big moving platform and a sharp left turn at the top; the [[Comet Medal]] is located at this turn. After the two reach the other end, they must use the [[Flower (grapple)|flower]]s to reach the U-Turn Slope Planet.
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===U-Turn Slope===
===U-Turn Slope Planet===
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls U-Turn Section.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario and Dash Yoshi running along the {{conjectural|U-Turn Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
Once Mario and Yoshi cross the gap via flowers, they end up on this final slope. This slope proves challenging because Mario and Yoshi need to make a sharp U-turn at the top, and because there are many blocks that protrude from the slope and act as obstacles. The [[Power Star]] is located on top of a diamond-shaped block.
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===Grassy Planet===
===Kleptoad Planet===
This Planet is where many [[Kleptoad]]s appear. The player must find all 5 [[Silver Stars]] that the Kleptoads are carrying. After getting all 5, a [[Power Star]] will appear.
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[[File:Grassy Hightails.png|200px|thumb|Mario and Yoshi looking for [[Silver Star]]s on the {{conjectural|Kleptoad Planet|planet}}.]]
After feeding the Hungry Luma thirty [[Coin]]s, it flies off into the distance and transforms into this planet. The planet is spherical and has a mixture of grassy and dirt terrain. The player must track down the [[Kleptoad]]s that inhabit this planet in order to find five of them that are carrying one of five [[Silver Star]]s. After recovering all five Silver Stars, they turn into a Power Star.
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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
*[[Paragoomba]]s
<gallery>
*[[Smeech]]es
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Kleptoad]]s
Smeech.png|[[Smeech]]es (Prankster Comet mission only)
SMG2 Meteor.png|[[Meteor]]s (Prankster Comet mission only)
Kleptoad Art.png|[[Kleptoad]]s
</gallery>


==Missions==
==Missions==
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{{SMG missions table|sortable=yes
===Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper===
|mission1=[[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]]
When Mario arrives on this planet, he has to get Yoshi out of the Yoshi Egg. Then, guide him to the [[Dash Pepper]] so he can cross the slope and use the [[Launch Star]] located at the end of it. After using it, he'll get to a slope planet. Mario and Yoshi have to do the same thing here: get the Dash Pepper to cross the slope. The Launch Star is located on a platform to the right.
|image1=[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Hot Stepping Dash Pepper.png|200px]]
|summary1=This mission's objective is to find and obtain the [[Power Star]].
|mission2=[[Hightail Falls Speed Run]]
|image2=[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Speed Run.png|200px]]
|summary2=This mission's objective is to find and obtain the Power Star within three minutes.
|mission3=[[Silver Stars in Hightail Falls]]
|image3=[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Silver Stars in Hightail Falls.png|200px]]
|summary3=This mission's objective is to feed a [[Hungry Luma]] thirty [[coin]]s and collect all of the [[Silver Star]]s.
}}
 
===Green Stars===
====Green Star 1====
[[File:Green Star Hightail.png|200px|thumb|The [[Green Star]] near [[Penguru]].]]
The player repeats the [[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. The [[Green Star]] is located on the top of the [[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]; in order for the player to reach it, they must use [[Dash Yoshi]]. When running up the Giant Ramp Planet, the player needs to stay to the left, avoiding the obstacles and getting a second Dash Pepper to make it to the top.
 
;Planets visited
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Hightail Falls Starting Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
</gallery>
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After the Launch Star blasts off the two heroes, they'll get to a planet with black falling platforms. To get across, Yoshi has to eat a Dash Pepper again. The Launch Star can be found at the end of the level.
;Enemies
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
</gallery>


After using it, Mario and Yoshi will get to the planet with the Power Star on it. Mario, has to use Dash Yoshi to cross the slopes and the ramps found in this planet, and then use Yoshi's tongue to reach the daisies found in bubbles. After using the Dash Pepper again, Yoshi has to make his way to the [[Power Star]] by walking on walls.
====Green Star 2====
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Green Star 2.png|200px|thumb|Mario and Yoshi with the Green Star in their sights.]]
The player repeats the [[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. This time, they must make their way to the [[#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]]. The player must use Dash Yoshi to get to the top of the slope. However, instead of making a left turn, the player must go out of boundaries on the top portion and [[Flutter Jump]] to the purple block. The Green Star is floating in the air on the right and must be obtained by using a Flutter Jump.


===Hightail Falls Speed Run===
;Planets visited
This mission is the same as the first one, only there is a time limit of three minutes. Mario and Yoshi have to get the Power Star within three minutes. It's also more difficult as meteors fall and the platforms are partially destroyed.
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Hightail Falls Starting Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Falling Platforms Area.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Falling Platforms|Falling Platforms]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Double Slope Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Double Slope Planet|Double Slope Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Comet Medal.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]]
</gallery>
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===Silver Stars in Hightail Falls===
;Enemies
To get the [[Power Star]], Mario has to do the same thing he did in the first one. Except, he has to feed the Hungry Luma found in the Vertical Wall Planet 30 [[Coin]]s. It'll then transform into a grassy planet, leaving a [[Launch Star]] behind. Mario has to take the Launch Star to get to the new planet. Here, he has to get all the [[Silver Stars]] from the five enemies. If he manages to collect all of them, they'll turn into a [[Power Star]].
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
</gallery>


===Green Star 1===
====Green Star 3====
The first Green Star is located on the Giant Ramp Planet right at the top near [[Penguru]]. In order for the player to reach the top, they must guide Mario and Yoshi to the first Dash Pepper and to stay to the far left. This path is challenging since many purple blocks can make Yoshi fall back to the ground. After passing the blocks they must run Yoshi over the second Dash Pepper to continue his way up to the top. If done correctly, the player should have reached the top, and now all they have to do is make Mario jump from under the star to obtain it.
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Green Star 3.png|thumb|200px|Mario and Yoshi about to get the final Green Star.]]
The player repeats the [[Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. They must make their way to the [[#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]] once again. However, they need to use Dash Yoshi to reach the end of the planet and the area with the [[Flower (grapple)|flower]]s. The Green Star is floating in the air to the right of the flowers. The player has to climb to the top of the grapples and execute a perfectly-timed Flutter Jump to obtain the Green Star (or Flutter Jump and then [[jump]] off Yoshi).


===Green Star 2===
According to page 82 of the [[Prima Games]] guide, this Green Star was originally located at the top-left corner of the Left Turn Slope Planet, floating in mid-air beside the pole above the upper blue ramp. The player would have had to steer Dash Yoshi off the wall's top-left corner to collide with the Green Star.
Green Star 2 is located in the air to the right of the Comet Medal. To reach it, Mario or Luigi and Yoshi must get on top of the purple block by carefully jumping near it and Flutter Jumping to it. Then they must jump to the star.


===Green Star 3===
;Planets visited
Green Star 3 is located to the right of the flower grapples. Yoshi can use the flower grapples and Flutter Jump to reach the star.
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Hightail Falls Starting Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Falling Platforms Area.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Falling Platforms|Falling Platforms]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Double Slope Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Double Slope Planet|Double Slope Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Comet Medal.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]]
</gallery>
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{{endspoiler}}
;Enemies
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
</gallery>


==Names in Other Languages==
==Other appearances==
{{Foreignname|
===''Dr. Mario World''===
|Jap=はるかなる大滝ギャラクシー<br>''haruka naru ootaki gyarakushii''
The Kleptoad planet can be seen in the first area of the [[World 8 (Dr. Mario World)|World 8]] map from ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''.
|JapM=Far Roaring Falls Galaxy
 
==Music==
{{media table
|file1=Hightail Falls Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga
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The music is an orchestrated arrangement of the [[Athletic Theme (Super Mario World)|athletic theme]] from ''[[Super Mario World]]'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]. The arrangement also plays in [[Starshine Beach Galaxy]] in the mission "Purple Coin Beach Dash".
 
==Prima Official Game Guide description==
*''"Hightail Falls shoots into the sky, promising incredible rewards to heroes without fear of heights. With [[Yoshi]]'s help, you can scale the falls and recover the lost [[Power Star]]s needed to unlock new worlds.''"
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=はるかなる大滝ギャラクシー
|JapR=Haruka Naru Ōtaki Gyarakushī
|JapM=Faraway Great Waterfalls Galaxy
|Chi=雄偉瀑布銀河
|ChiR=Xióngwěi Pùbù Yínhé
|ChiM=Magnificent Waterfall Galaxy
|Spa=Galaxia Cataratas Lejanas
|Spa=Galaxia Cataratas Lejanas
|SpaM=Distant Falls Galaxy
|SpaM=Distant Falls Galaxy
|Ita=Galassia Rapide Sospese
|Ita=Galassia Rapide Sospese
|ItaM=Floating Rapids Galaxy
|ItaM=Floating Rapids Galaxy
|FraA=Galaxie vive-allure
|FreA=Galaxie vive-allure
|FraAM=Hightail Galaxy
|FreAM=Hightail Galaxy
|FraE=Chutes abruptes
|FreE=Chutes abruptes
|FraEM=Steep falls
|FreEM=Steep Falls
|Ger=Riesenwasserfall-Galaxie
|Ger=Riesenwasserfall-Galaxie
|GerM=Huge Falls Galaxy}}
|GerM=Huge Falls Galaxy
 
|Kor=웅장한 폭포 갤럭시
{{Galaxy2}}
|KorR=Ungjanghan Pokpo Gaelleoksi
|KorM=Magnificent Waterfalls Galaxy
}}


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Latest revision as of 13:17, October 31, 2024

Hightail Falls Galaxy
Hightail Falls Galaxy.png
Area World 2
How to unlock Get a Power Star in the Puzzle Plank Galaxy
Comet(s) Speedy Comet
Green Comet
Mission(s) Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper
Hightail Falls Speed Run
Silver Stars in Hightail Falls
Green Star 1
Green Star 2
Green Star 3
Stars Power Star icon from Super Mario Galaxy 2.Prankster Comet icon in 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 Giant Ramp Planet surrounded by a waterfall cascading down rocks
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“Climb fast!”
Whittle, Super Mario Galaxy 2

The Hightail Falls Galaxy is a galaxy that appears in Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Wii. This galaxy introduces the Dash Pepper, and the bulk of the galaxy accommodates its use, which transforms Yoshi into Dash Yoshi and allows him to scale walls and steep slopes; it is from this that the galaxy derives its name (the word "hightail" meaning "move quickly"). The background of this galaxy consists of several large waterfalls cascading over rocks.

Planets/Areas[edit]

Starting 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 Starting Planet.

On the Starting Planet, there is a small rope bridge, in the middle of which is a single Paragoomba. After crossing the bridge, Mario must crack a Yoshi Egg to release Yoshi. Mario and Yoshi must move up a near-vertical ramp by using a Dash Pepper to turn Yoshi into Dash Yoshi. After the ramp flattens out, there are a set of platforms that fall and then a second ramp, after which is a Launch Star.

Giant Ramp 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 approaching the Giant Ramp Planet.

This large ramp comprises the second planet of the galaxy. The planet itself has two main paths. If Mario takes the left path upward, he finds Penguru at the top, who advises Mario to collect as many Coins as possible; if Mario aims the camera to the left of Penguru, he can collect many Star Bits. The right path is shorter in length and easier to navigate, and ends with a Launch Star.

Falling Platforms[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 and Yoshi approaching the Falling Platforms.

The Launch Star from the Giant Ramp Planet leads Mario to this planet, where Yoshi must incorporate the Dash Pepper's speed capabilities to quickly race across the falling platforms of the planet. Two different types of platforms exist here: solid, unmoving blocks, and grey, touch-sensitive plates. The latter will fall a short time after Mario and Yoshi have stepped on them. Few Coins litter the expanse, found only on touch-sensitive platforms. The mission's Teleporter is located here as well.

Double Slope 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 and Yoshi nearing the Double Slope Planet.

After Mario and Yoshi get past the Falling Platforms Planet, they end up on this planet. Yoshi must eat a Dash Pepper and run up the left ramp. After navigating the turns, along with the various pegs protruding from the surface, they end up on the other side, where there is a bridge that connects this planet to the Left Turn Slope Planet.

Left Turn Slope 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 and Dash Yoshi on the Left Turn Slope Planet.

After crossing the bridge from the Double Slope Planet, Mario and Yoshi end up on this small, yet difficult, slope. To the right of the slope is a Hungry Luma who transforms into the Kleptoad Planet if fed thirty Coins. Yoshi needs to eat a Dash Pepper in front the slope to be able to run up it. There is one big moving platform and a sharp left turn at the top; the Comet Medal is located at this turn. After the two reach the other end, they must use the flowers to reach the U-Turn Slope Planet.

U-Turn Slope 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 and Dash Yoshi running along the U-Turn Slope Planet.

Once Mario and Yoshi cross the gap via flowers, they end up on this final slope. This slope proves challenging because Mario and Yoshi need to make a sharp U-turn at the top, and because there are many blocks that protrude from the slope and act as obstacles. The Power Star is located on top of a diamond-shaped block.

Kleptoad 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 and Yoshi looking for Silver Stars on the Kleptoad Planet.

After feeding the Hungry Luma thirty Coins, it flies off into the distance and transforms into this planet. The planet is spherical and has a mixture of grassy and dirt terrain. The player must track down the Kleptoads that inhabit this planet in order to find five of them that are carrying one of five Silver Stars. After recovering all five Silver Stars, they turn into a Power Star.

Enemies[edit]

Missions[edit]

Mission Image Summary

Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper SMG2 Hightail Falls Hot Stepping Dash Pepper.png This mission's objective is to find and obtain the Power Star.
Hightail Falls Speed Run SMG2 Hightail Falls Speed Run.png This mission's objective is to find and obtain the Power Star within three minutes.
Silver Stars in Hightail Falls SMG2 Hightail Falls Silver Stars in Hightail Falls.png This mission's objective is to feed a Hungry Luma thirty coins and collect all of the Silver Stars.

Green Stars[edit]

Green Star 1[edit]

The player repeats the Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper mission. The Green Star is located on the top of the Giant Ramp Planet; in order for the player to reach it, they must use Dash Yoshi. When running up the Giant Ramp Planet, the player needs to stay to the left, avoiding the obstacles and getting a second Dash Pepper to make it to the top.

Planets visited
Enemies

Green Star 2[edit]

Mario and Yoshi with the Green Star in their sights.

The player repeats the Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper mission. This time, they must make their way to the Left Turn Slope Planet. The player must use Dash Yoshi to get to the top of the slope. However, instead of making a left turn, the player must go out of boundaries on the top portion and Flutter Jump to the purple block. The Green Star is floating in the air on the right and must be obtained by using a Flutter Jump.

Planets visited
Enemies

Green Star 3[edit]

Mario and Yoshi about to get the final Green Star.

The player repeats the Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper mission. They must make their way to the Left Turn Slope Planet once again. However, they need to use Dash Yoshi to reach the end of the planet and the area with the flowers. The Green Star is floating in the air to the right of the flowers. The player has to climb to the top of the grapples and execute a perfectly-timed Flutter Jump to obtain the Green Star (or Flutter Jump and then jump off Yoshi).

According to page 82 of the Prima Games guide, this Green Star was originally located at the top-left corner of the Left Turn Slope Planet, floating in mid-air beside the pole above the upper blue ramp. The player would have had to steer Dash Yoshi off the wall's top-left corner to collide with the Green Star.

Planets visited
Enemies

Other appearances[edit]

Dr. Mario World[edit]

The Kleptoad planet can be seen in the first area of the World 8 map from Dr. Mario World.

Music[edit]

Audio.svg Hightail Falls Galaxy - Hightail Falls Galaxy theme.
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The music is an orchestrated arrangement of the athletic theme from Super Mario World for the SNES. The arrangement also plays in Starshine Beach Galaxy in the mission "Purple Coin Beach Dash".

Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]

  • "Hightail Falls shoots into the sky, promising incredible rewards to heroes without fear of heights. With Yoshi's help, you can scale the falls and recover the lost Power Stars needed to unlock new worlds."

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese はるかなる大滝ギャラクシー[?]
Haruka Naru Ōtaki Gyarakushī
Faraway Great Waterfalls Galaxy
Chinese 雄偉瀑布銀河[?]
Xióngwěi Pùbù Yínhé
Magnificent Waterfall Galaxy
French (NOA) Galaxie vive-allure[?] Hightail Galaxy
French (NOE) Chutes abruptes[?] Steep Falls
German Riesenwasserfall-Galaxie[?] Huge Falls Galaxy
Italian Galassia Rapide Sospese[?] Floating Rapids Galaxy
Korean 웅장한 폭포 갤럭시[?]
Ungjanghan Pokpo Gaelleoksi
Magnificent Waterfalls Galaxy
Spanish Galaxia Cataratas Lejanas[?] Distant Falls Galaxy