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|area=[[World 4 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 4]]
|area=[[World 4 (SMG2)|World 4]]
|boss=[[Bowser#Super Mario Galaxy 2|Giant Bowser]]
|boss=[[Giant Bowser]]
|comets=[[Speedy Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|level=[[#Breaking into Bowser's Castle|Breaking into Bowser's Castle]]<br>[[#Gravity Star Speed Run|Gravity Star Speed Run]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]
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|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
|more=[[Honeyhop Galaxy|<<]] [[Space Storm Galaxy|>>]]
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'''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 is sidescroller, 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 [[Burn Bit]]s at their 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 the same way he is fought 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==
'''NOTE''': Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.
===Bowser's Castle===
===Bowser's Castle===
[[Image:Bowser's_Gravity_Comet_Medal.png|200px|thumb|The [[Comet Medal]] in '''Bowser's Castle'''.]]
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It is a big fortress where there appears to be almost no gravity at all. At the beginning, there is some lava and fireballs that jump out of it. When Mario enters the castle, he will find more fireballs jumping out of the lava. As he progresses, he will switch to walking in the wall and in the ceiling. After that, 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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|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.
 
====Starting Area====
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.
 
====Castle Interior====
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====
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.
 
====Whomp's Walkway====
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.
 
===Fire Bar Gravity 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.


===Big Door Planet===
===Spinning Wheel Planet===
A planet where Mario has to ground pound meteors in order to open the door leading to Bowser.
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.
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===Bowser Throne Planet===
===Large Door Planet===
A small planet shaped like a star. In front of it is Bowser's throne. After talking to him, he will send Mario to the Bowser Battle Planet.
[[File:SMG2 Gravity Gauntlet Large Door Planet.png|200px|thumb|Mario on the {{conjectural|Large Door Planet|planet}}.]]
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.
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===Throne Planets===
[[File:SMG2 Bowser's Throne.png|left|200px|thumb|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 [[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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===Bowser Battle Planet===
===Bowser Battle Planet===
[[Image:Bowser's_Gravity_Boss.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]] fighting [[Bowser]].]]
[[File:Bowser's_Gravity_Boss.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]] fighting [[Bowser]].]]
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.
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.
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==Enemies==
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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)
</gallery>
 
==Missions==
==Missions==
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{{SMG missions table|sortable=yes
===Breaking into Bowser's Castle===
|mission1=[[Breaking into Bowser's Castle]]
First, the player lands on Bowser's Castle. They need to pass a [[Dry Bones]], Four [[Podoboo]]s and a [[Firebar]]. The player then gets on a Metal Platform and the gravity changes, and there is a [[Magikoopa]]. Then the gravity changes and the player avoids eight Firebars. A [[Life Mushroom]] can be found on the corner. The gravity changes again and again until the player enters the castle. The player can find a Checkpoint here. On top of a [[Brick Block]], the player can find the Comet Medal. After the gravity changes four more times, the player enters some water. Enemies in the water include [[Cheep Cheep]]s and Firebars. When the player exits the water, there is another Checkpoint. Above it the player can find a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. The gravity changes and the player comes to two Whomps. The gravity changes again and the player finds a Firebar Spining Platform, and a [[Launch Star]]. The player comes to the Big Door Planet. The player needs to jump onto the [[Meteor]]s and [[Ground Pound]] them into the locks. The door draws the player in and they 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 the player and Bowser battle. To defeat him, the player 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 good and Mario can't stop him. Then the player obtains the Grand Star and travels back to [[Starship Mario]], where the portal to [[World 5 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 5]] is opened.
|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.
}}


===Gravity Star Speed Run===
===Green Stars===
[[Image:Bowser's_Gravity_Speedrun.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]] with only 17 seconds left.]]
====Green Star 1====
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 separate half on the final part to collect the star.
[[File:Gravity Gauntlet Green Star 1.png|thumb|200px|Location of the first Green Star.]]
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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 1===
====Green Star 2====
The first [[Green Power Star|Green Star]] in this galaxy is on a sunken pillar in lava near the enterance to the castle. The player can backward somersault onto the pillar. Also they can let Mario or Luigi bounce from the lava into the green star.
[[File:Gravity Gauntlet Green Star 2.png|thumb|left|200px|Location of the second Green Star.]]
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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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===Green Star 2===
==Music==
The second [[Green Power Star|Green Star]] in this galaxy is at the end of the castle above a [[Question Block]]. The player 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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==Names in Other Languages==
==Prima Official Game Guide description==
{{Foreignname|
*''"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]]."''
|Jap=クッパの重力帝国<br>''Kuppa no Jūryoku Teikoku''
 
|JapM=Koopa's Gravity Empire (''Koopa'' is Bowser's name in Japan)
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クッパの重力帝国
|JapR=Kuppa no Jūryoku Teikoku
|JapM=Bowser's Gravity Empire
|Spa=Fortaleza Fulminante de Bowser
|Spa=Fortaleza Fulminante de Bowser
|SpaM=Bowser's Devastating 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
|ItaM=Bowser's Gravitational Reign/Kingdom
|Ger=Bowsers Schwerkraftparcours
|Ger=Bowsers Schwerkraftparcours
|GerM=Bowser's Gravity Parcours}}
|GerM=Bowser's Gravity Parcours
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|Kor=쿠파의 중력 제국
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[[Category:Levels]]
|KorM=Bowser's Gravity Empire
[[Category:Outer Space Locations]]
|Chi=庫巴的重力帝國
[[Category:Galaxies]]
|ChiR=Kùbā de Zhònglì Dìguó
[[Category:Super Mario Galaxy 2]]
|ChiM=Bowser's Gravity Empire
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{{SMG2 missions}}
[[Category:Bowser's castles]]
[[Category:Volcanic areas]]
[[Category:Boss galaxies]]
[[Category:Super Mario Galaxy 2 locations]]
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Latest revision as of 03:16, August 12, 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]

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all names are unofficial.

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 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]

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.
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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