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|image=[[Image:Hightail_Falls_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:Hightail Falls Galaxy.png|250px]]
|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|area=[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]]
|boss=
|boss=
|comet=[[Speedy Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|comets=[[Speedy Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|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]]
|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]]
|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]]
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|unlock=Get any star in [[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]]
|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, and gives the galaxy its name (the word "hightail" means to move quickly). 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]]'' for the [[SNES]].
{{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.
==={{conjecturaltext|Starting Planet|planet}}===
[[Image:HTFG1.png|200px|thumb|Mario on the Starting Planet.]]
At the start there is a bridge with a [[Paragoomba]] that must be crossed. After crossing, Mario must crack a [[Yoshi Egg]] to release Yoshi. Mario and Yoshi are to move up a near-vertical ramp using a Dash Pepper. After the ramp flattens out, there are a set of platforms that fall and then a second ramp, after which is the Launch Star.
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==={{conjecturaltext|Giant Ramp Planet|planet}}===
==Planets/Areas==
[[File:HTFG2.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario approaching the Giant Ramp Planet.]]
===Starting Planet===
The ramp is the second planet of the galaxy. It is split into two halves: if Mario takes the left side up, he'll find [[Penguru]] at the top, who will advise Mario to get as many coins as possible. The right side is shorter in length and easier to navigate, and ends with a Launch Star.
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
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[[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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==={{conjecturaltext|Falling Platforms Planet|planet}}===
===Giant Ramp Planet===
[[Image:HTFG3.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] approaching the Falling Platforms Planet.]]
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
The Launch Star from the Giant Ramp Planet leads Mario to this planet, where Yoshi must incorporate the Dash Pepper's speed capabilities to race across the falling platforms of this planet. Two different types of platforms exist here: solid, unmoving blocks, and grey, touch-sensitive plates. The latter will fall after a short time after Mario and Yoshi have stepped upon them. Few coins litter the course, located only upon the touch-sensitive platforms. The level's [[Teleporter (SMG2)|Teleporter]] is located here as well.
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario approaching the {{conjectural|Giant Ramp Planet|planet}}.]]
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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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==={{conjecturaltext|Double Slope Planet|planet}}===
===Falling Platforms===
[[Image:HTFG4.png|thumb|200px|left|Mario and Yoshi nearing the Double Slope.]]
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
After Yoshi and Mario get past the Falling Platforms Planet, they will end up on this planet. Yoshi will need to eat a Dash Pepper and run up the left ramp. After navigating through all the pegs protruding from the slope and the turns, they will end up at the other side where there will be a bridge that connects this area to the Left Turn Slope.  
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Falling Platforms Area.png|200px|thumb|Mario and [[Yoshi]] approaching the {{conjectural|Falling Platforms|area}}.]]
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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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==={{conjecturaltext|Left Turn Slope Planet|planet}}===
===Double Slope Planet===
[[Image:HTFG5.png|200px|thumb|[[Dash Yoshi]] and [[Mario]] on the Left Turn Slope.]]
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
After crossing the bridge from the Double Slope, the duo will end up on this small, yet difficult slope. To the right of the slope is a [[Hungry Luma]] who will transform into the Grassy Planet if fed 30 [[coin]]s. Yoshi will need 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 will need to use the [[Flower Grapple]]s to reach the U-Turn Slope.
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Double Slope Planet.png|thumb|200px|left|Mario and Yoshi nearing the {{conjectural|Double Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
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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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==={{conjecturaltext|U-Turn Slope Planet|planet}}===
===Left Turn Slope Planet===
[[Image:HTFG6.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario and Dash Yoshi run along the U-Turn Slope.]]
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Once Mario and Yoshi cross the gap via Flower Grapples, they will end up on this final slope. This part is tricky as Mario and Yoshi need to make a sharp U-Turn at the top. There are many blocks that protrude from the slope that can cause some trouble. The [[Power Star]] is located on top of a diamond-shaped block.
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Comet Medal.png|200px|thumb|Mario and [[Dash Yoshi]] on the {{conjectural|Left Turn Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
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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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==={{conjecturaltext|Kleptoad Planet|planet}}===
===U-Turn Slope Planet===
[[Image:Grassy_Hightails.png|200px|thumb|[[Luigi]] and [[Yoshi]] looking for [[Silver Star]]s.]]
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After feeding the [[Hungry Luma]] thirty [[coin]]s, it will transform into this planet, off in the distance. The planet is spherical and has a mixture of grassy and dirt terrain. The player must find all five [[Silver Stars]] that the [[Kleptoad]]s, the only inhabitants of the planet, are carrying. After rescuing all five, a [[Power Star]] will appear.
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls U-Turn Section.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario and Dash Yoshi running along the {{conjectural|U-Turn Slope Planet|planet}}.]]
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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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===Kleptoad Planet===
{{conjecture|section=yes}}
[[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
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*[[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]]
[[File:HTFG M1.png|thumb|200px|Mario and Yoshi about to get the Power Star.]]
|image1=[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Hot Stepping Dash Pepper.png|200px]]
When Mario arrives on this planet, he has to get Yoshi out of the Yoshi Egg. He has to 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 the Giant Ramp planet. Mario and Yoshi have to do the same thing here: get the Dash Pepper to traverse the slope. The Launch Star is located on a platform to the right.
|summary1=This mission's objective is to find and obtain the [[Power Star]].
 
|mission2=[[Hightail Falls Speed Run]]
After the Launch Star blasts off, the two heroes will land on the Falling Platforms Planet. To get across, Yoshi has to eat a Dash Pepper again. The Launch Star can be found at the end of the planet.
|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.
}}


After using it, Mario and Yoshi will land on the Double Slope Planet. Mario will need to use [[Dash Yoshi]] to run across the slope to the other side while avoiding pegs. After crossing the bridge, Mario and Yoshi will need to use Dash Yoshi to go up the slope and make a left turn at the top. After crossing a few [[Flower Grapple]]s thereafter, they will end up at the final area. Dash Yoshi will need eat one more Dash Pepper. At the top, a sharp U-turn has to be made. The [[Power Star]] resides at the top right section of the bottom segment of the planet.
===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
;Planets visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
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*[[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Starting Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[#Falling Platforms Planet|Falling Platforms Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
*[[#Double Slope|Double Slope]]
</gallery>
*[[#Left Turn Slope|Left Turn Slope]]
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*[[#U-Turn Slope|U-Turn Slope]]


;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Paragoomba]]s
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
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SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
</gallery>


===Hightail Falls Speed Run===
====Green Star 2====
[[File:HTFG M2.png|thumb|200px|Mario and Yoshi avoiding meteors during the speedrun.]]
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Green Star 2.png|200px|thumb|Mario and Yoshi with the Green Star in their sights.]]
The player will repeat the [[#Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper|Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. However, they only have three minutes to complete it. [[Meteor]]s are present throughout the level and can cause Mario and Yoshi a hard time. Pieces of the platforms are also missing and [[Smeech]]es replace [[Paragoomba]]s. Not only are Meteors falling, but there are some gaps that didn't in the normal mission.
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.


 
;Planets visited
;Planets Visited
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Starting Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Giant Ramp Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
*[[#Falling Platforms Planet|Falling Platforms Planet]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Falling Platforms Area.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Falling Platforms|Falling Platforms]]
*[[#Double Slope|Double Slope]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Double Slope Planet.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Double Slope Planet|Double Slope Planet]]
*[[#Left Turn Slope|Left Turn Slope]]
SMG2 Hightail Falls Comet Medal.png|[[Hightail Falls Galaxy#Left Turn Slope Planet|Left Turn Slope Planet]]
*[[#U-Turn Slope|U-Turn Slope]]
</gallery>
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;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Smeech]]es
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
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SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
</gallery>


===Silver Stars in Hightail Falls===
====Green Star 3====
[[Image:HTFG M3.png|thumb|200px|Mario searching for the [[Silver Star]]s.]]
[[File:SMG2 Hightail Falls Green Star 3.png|thumb|200px|Mario and Yoshi about to get the final Green Star.]]
The player will redo the [[#Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper|Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission in this level. However, they must collect 30 [[coin]]s to feed to the [[Hungry Luma]] located at the base of the [[#Left Turn Slope|Left Turn Slope]]. After feeding the Hungry Luma the correct amount of coins, it will transform into the [[#Grassy Planet|Grassy Planet]]. On this planet, the player will need to collect five [[Silver Star]]s from multiple [[Kleptoad]]s. Once the player collects all five Silver Stars, they will transorm into a [[Power 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).
 
;Planets Visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*[[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
*[[#Falling Platforms Planet|Falling Platforms Planet]]
*[[#Double Slope|Double Slope]]
*[[#Left Turn Slope|Left Turn Slope]]
*[[#Grassy Planet|Grassy Planet]]
 
;Enemies
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Kleptoad]]s
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===Green Star 1===
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.
[[Image:Green_Star_Hightail.png|200px|thumb|The [[Green Star]] near [[Penguru]].]]
The player will redo the [[#Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper|Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. The first Green Star is located on the top of the [[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]. In order for the player to reach the [[Green Star]], they must use [[Dash Yoshi]]. The player should stay to the left, avoiding the obstacles and getting a second Dash Pepper. They should reach the top of the planet, where [[Penguru]] and the first Green Star reside.


;Planets Visited
;Planets visited
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
*[[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
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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;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Paragoomba]]s
<gallery widths="80px" heights="80px">
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SMG2 Paragoomba.png|[[Paragoomba]]s
</gallery>


===Green Star 2===
==Other appearances==
[[Image:HTFG GS2.png|200px|thumb|Mario and Yoshi with the Green Star in their sights.]]
===''Dr. Mario World''===
The player will redo the [[#Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper|Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. This time, they will need to make their to the [[#Left Turn Slope|Left Turn Slope]]. The player must use Dash Yoshi to go to the top of the slope. However, instead of making a left turn, the player should go out of boundaries on the top portion and flutter jump to the purple block. The Green Star is located off-side to the right and can easily be obtained by using a Flutter Jump.
The Kleptoad planet can be seen in the first area of the [[World 8 (Dr. Mario World)|World 8]] map from ''[[Dr. Mario World]]''.


;Planets Visited
==Music==
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
{{media table
*[[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
|file1=Hightail Falls Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga
*[[#Falling Platforms Planet|Falling Platforms Planet]]
|title1=Hightail Falls Galaxy
*[[#Double Slope|Double Slope]]
|description1=Hightail Falls Galaxy theme.
*[[#Left Turn Slope|Left Turn Slope]]
|length1=0:30
 
}}
;Enemies
*[[Paragoomba]]s
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===Green Star 3===
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".
[[Image:HTFG GS3.png|thumb|200px|Mario and Yoshi about to get the final Green Star.]]
The player will redo the [[#Hot-Stepping Dash Pepper|Hot Stepping Dash Pepper]] mission. They will need to make their way to the [[#Left Turn Slope|Left Turn Slope]] once again. However, they should use Dash Yoshi to reach the end of the planet and to the area with the [[Flower Grapple]]s. The Green Star is located off-side to the right of the Flower Grapples. The player will need to use Yoshi to climb to the top of the grapples. They will need to execute a perfectly times Flutter Jump to obtain this star.


;Planets Visited
==Prima Official Game Guide description==
*[[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
*''"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.''"
*[[#Giant Ramp Planet|Giant Ramp Planet]]
*[[#Falling Platforms Planet|Falling Platforms Planet]]
*[[#Double Slope|Double Slope]]
*[[#Left Turn Slope|Left Turn Slope]]


;Enemies
==Names in other languages==
*[[Paragoomba]]s
{{foreign names
{{endspoiler}}
 
==Names in Other Languages==
{{Foreignname
|Jap=はるかなる大滝ギャラクシー
|Jap=はるかなる大滝ギャラクシー
|JapR=Haruka Naru Ōtaki Gyarakushī
|JapR=Haruka Naru Ōtaki Gyarakushī
|JapM=Far Roaring Falls Galaxy
|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
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|Kor=웅장한 폭포 갤럭시
{{Galaxy2}}
|KorR=Ungjanghan Pokpo Gaelleoksi
[[Category:Places]]
|KorM=Magnificent Waterfalls Galaxy
[[Category:Outer Space Locations]]
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[[Category:Galaxies]]
[[Category:Galaxies]]
[[Category:Super Mario Galaxy 2]]
[[Category:Super Mario Galaxy 2 locations]]

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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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 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; 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]

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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
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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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