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|image=[[Image:Throwback_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:Throwback_Galaxy.png|250px]]
|area=[[World 6 (SMG2)|World 6]]
|area=[[World 6 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 6]]
|boss=[[Whomp King]]
|boss=[[Whomp King]]
|comet=[[Speedy Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|comets=[[Speedy Comet]]<br>[[Green Comet]]
|level=[[#Return of the Whomp King|Return of the Whomp King]]<br>[[#Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress|Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress]]<br>[[#Whomp Silver Star Speed Run|Whomp Silver Star Speed Run]]<br>[[#Green Star 1|Green Star 1]]<br>[[#Green Star 2|Green Star 2]]<br>[[#Green Star 3|Green Star 3]]
|missions=[[Return of the Whomp King]]<br>[[Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress]]<br>[[Whomp Silver Star Speed Run]]<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_powerstar.png|20px]][[Image:Smg2_icon_prankstercomet.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 60 stars, and any star from [[Clockwork Ruins Galaxy]]
|unlock=Get 60 [[Power Star]]s, including one from [[Clockwork Ruins Galaxy]]
|icon=The [[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
|icon=The [[#Starting Planet|Starting Planet]]
|more=[[Clockwork Ruins Galaxy|<<]] [[Battle Belt Galaxy|>>]]
}}
}}
{{quote|Would [[Mario|you]] do me a favor and get that [[Power Star]] back from the [[Whomp King]] at the top of this hill?|Bob-omb Buddy|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
{{quote|Would [[Mario|you]] do me a favor and get that [[Power Star]] back from the [[Whomp King]] at the top of this hill?|Bob-omb Buddy|Super Mario Galaxy 2}}
[[File:SMG2 Throwback View.png|thumb|left|250px|A full view of the planet.]]
The '''Throwback Galaxy''' is a galaxy from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' which is a redesigned [[Whomp's Fortress]]
from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. The music is a jazzy arrangement of the original [[Super Mario 64 Main Theme]], as the original version was also played on Whomp's Fortress. Although the course is generally identical, a few minor changes have been made.


The '''Throwback Galaxy''' is a galaxy from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' which is a redesigned [[Whomp's Fortress]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. The music is an orchestrated arrangement of the original ''Super Mario 64'' main theme, as the original version was also played on Whomp's Fortress. Although the course is generally identical, a few minor changes have been made here.  
The clouds in the background are notably darker than the original Whomp's Fortress, and [[black hole]]s were added below the course. New enemies have been added, such as [[Paragoomba]]s, [[Skeeter]]s and a [[Wiggler]]. Other enemies seen first in the original game also return, like [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Thwomp]]s, [[Whomp]]s, and [[Bomp]]s. Some [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]] also appear in the galaxy, and even mention that [[Mario]] seems familiar, a reference to his earlier visit to Whomp's Fortress in ''Super Mario 64'' and its remake. A [[Whomp]] is found at the top of the fortress, and defeating it will open an area where the [[Whomp King]] is found. A [[Comet Medal]], [[note]]s (released from breaking a crate, playing the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' underground theme) and a bonus planet featuring Piranha Plants can be found in the stage too. Several [[Cloud Flower]]s also appear in the galaxy's second mission.
 
New enemies have been added, such as [[Paragoomba]]s, [[Skeeter]]s and a [[Wiggler]]. Other enemies seen first in the original game also return, like [[Piranha Plant]]s, [[Thwomp]]s and [[Whomp]]s. Some [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]] also appear in the galaxy, and even make reference to how [[Mario]] seems familiar, a reference to his earlier visit to Whomp's Fortress in ''Super Mario 64'' and [[Super Mario 64 DS|its remake]]. A [[Whomp]] is found at the top of the area, and defeating it will open an area where the [[Whomp King]] is found. A [[Comet Medal]], [[Rainbow Note]]s (released from breaking a crate, playing the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' underground theme) and a bonus planet featuring Piranha Plants can be found in the stage too. Several [[Cloud Flower]]s also appear in the galaxy's second mission.
 
==Planets==
==Planets==
==={{conjecturaltext|Starting Planet|planet}}===
===[[Whomp's Fortress]] (Starting Planet)===
[[Image:SMG2WhompsFortress.png|200px|thumb|left|A part of the Starting Planet. Notice that the walls are chipped away from the mission [[Whomp's Fortress#Star 6: Blast Away the Wall|"Blast Away the Wall"]] from ''Super Mario 64''.]]
[[File:SMG2 Bob-omb Buddy Screenshot.png|thumb|205px|left|The very start of the level.]]
A planet almost identical to the course with the same name in ''Super Mario 64''. However, the floating islands that contained [[Red Coin]]s and the area where the [[Star Switch]] mission is done in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' is no longer found. The cannon used to destroy two walls in a mission in the previous games is replaced with a Sling Star. There are a lot of enemies, such as Thwomps, and Piranha Plants in this planet, and at the top, Mario can defeat a Whomp to access a vertical tunnel which will take him to the underside of the planet where the [[Whomp King]] is fought.
A planet almost identical to [[Whomp's Fortress]] in ''Super Mario 64''. However, the floating islands that contained [[Red Coin]]s and the area where the [[Star Switch]] mission is done in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' are no longer found. The cannon used to destroy two walls in a mission in the previous games is replaced with a Sling Star, along with the points in the walls already being destroyed. There are a lot of enemies, such as Thwomps and Piranha Plants, on this planet, and at the top, Mario can defeat a Whomp to access a vertical tunnel which will take him to the underside of the planet where the [[Whomp King]] is fought. The walls on the bridged side of the fortress appear chipped away from the mission "[[Blast Away the Wall]]" from ''Super Mario 64''.
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|caption2=A part of Whomp's Fortress.
|image3=SMG2 Throwback Galaxy pool.png
|caption3=The pool area with [[Skeeter]]s.
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==={{conjecturaltext|Bonus Planet|planet}}===
===Bonus Planet===
[[File:TBG5.png|thumb|200px|Mario on the Bonus Planet of the Throwback Galaxy.]]
[[File:SMG2 Throwback Teleporter Planet.png|thumb|left|200px|Mario on the Bonus Planet of the Throwback Galaxy.]]
There is a teleporter near the base of Whomp's Fortress that leads to the Bonus Planet, which is inhabited by multiple [[Piranha Plant]]s. If Mario is able to defeat them all within the time limit, he will receive three [[1-Up Mushroom]]s.
There is a [[Teleporter (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|teleporter]] near the base of Whomp's Fortress that leads to the Bonus Planet, which is inhabited by multiple [[Piranha Plant]]s. If Mario is able to defeat them all within the time limit, he receives three [[1-Up Mushroom]]s.


During the second mission, the player can use a [[Cloud Flower]] to get to the Bonus Planet, which is only a short distance away from the main planet. However, the player will have used all three of their clouds at this point, so they won't be able to get back again.
During the second mission, the player can use a [[Cloud Flower]] to get to the Bonus Planet, which is only a short distance away from the main planet. However, the player has used all three of their clouds at this point, so they are not able to get back again.
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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
[[File:PushyWallGalaxy2.png|thumb|200px|A [[Bomp]].]]
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Tsukidashi-kun]]
*[[Bomp]]s
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Wiggler]]
*[[Wiggler]]
*[[Prickly Piranha Plant]]
*[[Spiny Piranha Plant]]
*[[Whimp]]s
*[[Whomp]]
*[[Whomp]]
*[[Whomp King]] (Boss)
*[[Whomp King]] (Boss)
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==Missions==
==Missions==
===Return of The Whomp King===
{{SMG missions table|sortable=yes
[[Image:Whompkingsmg2.png|200px|thumb|[[Whomp King]] against [[Mario]].]]
|mission1=[[Return of the Whomp King]]
The first mission here is very reminiscent of [[Whomp's Fortress#Star 1: Chip Off Whomp's Block|the same mission]] in ''Super Mario 64'' and [[Super Mario 64 DS|its DS remake]], with a few minor changes. When Mario gets to the top, he battles a regular [[Whomp]], which, due to the size changes in the species between ''Super Mario 64'' and ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', appears to be more or less identical to the original [[Whomp King]] in size. The biggest difference between the first star in "Chip off Whomp's Block" and the first star of "Throwback Galaxy" is, upon defeating this Whomp, a hole opens up in the center of the platform, which Mario must then drop down to get to the planet's underside, where the player fights the now even bigger and much tougher Whomp King.
|image1=[[File:SMG2 Throwback Return of the Whomp King.png|200px]]
 
|summary1=This mission's objective is to defeat the [[Whomp King]].
His size is much larger than before, due to the fact that normal Whomps are about the size that he was in ''Super Mario 64''. Because of his size, he also can walk around the battlefield much more quickly than before. The area he will slam down on is now highlighted in red. The Whomp King also has some new attacks, which also make him more difficult. For one attack, he does a short hop, which will stun Mario or Luigi if they are on the ground. This shockwave also occurs when he slams down as his primary attack. A second is when he stomps his right foot down, and a group of [[Whimp]]s appear from the ground. However, these don't make much of a difference to the battle, as the Whomp King will more or less likely destroy the Whimps himself anyway. He is harder to get on top of, as his increased thickness makes the flat surface of his back higher up than it used to be, so Mario will likely have more trouble getting the chance to attack him than before. Instead of being able to [[Ground Pound]] anywhere on his back to damage him, the player must hit a small imprint on his back. Additionally, Mario can't "go through" the Whomp King's body, and he can fall off the arena. When defeated, he will recite the same speech as in the original ''Super Mario 64'', as well as then hitting the ground while muttering "Dang it!" under his breath, before exploding and handing over the Power Star.
|mission2=[[Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress]]
|image2=[[File:SMG2 Throwback Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress.png|200px]]
|summary2=This mission's objective is to collect all five [[Silver Star]]s.
|mission3=[[Whomp Silver Star Speed Run]]
|image3=[[File:SMG2 Throwback Whomp Silver Star Speed Run.png|200px]]
|summary3=This mission's objective is to collect all of the Silver Stars within two minutes.
}}


===Green Stars===
====Green Star 1====
[[File:SMG2 Throwback Green Star 1.png|200px|thumb|Mario falling to the Green Star]]
This Green Star has the player redo [[Return of the Whomp King]]. Mario/Luigi must make his way to the moving platforms near the beginning of the course, as it is located right below the last one.
;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Tsukidashi-kun]]
*[[Bomp]]s
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Wiggler]]
*[[Wiggler]]
*[[Prickly Piranha Plant]]
*[[Spiny Piranha Plant]]
*[[Whomp]]
*[[Whomp]]
;Planets Visited
*[[#Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]]
*[[#Bonus Planet|Bonus Planet]] (optional)
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===Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress===
[[File:TBG2.png|thumb|200px|Cloud Mario about to get the fourth Silver Star.]]
In this level, [[Cloud Flower]]s and five [[Silver Star]]s have been added to the main planet. With the help of the Cloud Flower, Mario must collect every Silver Star in the level. Many of the Silver Stars require skillful use of the Cloud Flower to reach, as one floats directly over a [[Black Hole]] behind the fortress, while others are located on clouds that only Cloud Mario can reach. At the top of the fortress floats the final Silver Star. When all the Silver Stars are collected, they will form a [[Power Star]].
This mission makes a reference to the DS remake of ''Super Mario 64'', as there are clouds placed in the exact same area as the new DS exclusive grass area that contained a [[Bullet Bill]] and many [[Piranha Plants]].
;Enemies
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Tsukidashi-kun]]
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Prickly Piranha Plant]]
;Planets Visited
*[[#Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]]
*[[#Bonus Planet|Bonus Planet]] (optional)
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===Whomp Silver Star Speed Run===
[[File:TBG3.png|thumb|200px|Cloud Mario collecting Silver Stars in the speed run mission.]]
This is the Throwback Galaxy's [[Prankster Comet]]. The stage is the same as ''Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress'', only there is a two minute time limit. If Mario grabs the five [[Silver Stars]] before the time runs out, he is rewarded with a [[Power Star]].
;Enemies
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Tsukidashi-kun]]
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Prickly Piranha Plant]]
;Planets Visited
;Planets Visited
*[[#Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]]
*[[#Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]]
*[[#Bonus Planet|Bonus Planet]] (optional)
*[[#Bonus Planet|Bonus Planet]] (optional)
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===Green Star 1===
[[Image:Throwback_Greenstar_1.png|200px|thumb|Mario falling to the Green Star.]]
This Green Star has the player redo [[Throwback Galaxy#Return of the Whomp King|Return of the Whomp King]]. Mario/Luigi must make his way to the moving platforms near the beginning of the course, right below the last one.


====Green Star 2====
[[File:SMG2 Throwback Green Star 2.png|200px|thumb|Mario standing on top of the Whomp]]
The next Green Star has the player redo Return of the Whomp King, like the first Green Star. It is located on top of the fortress, Mario/Luigi need to get on top of the [[Whomp]], ride it to the Star, and then perform a [[Backwards Somersault]] to reach it.
;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Tsukidashi-kun]]
*[[Bomp]]s
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Wiggler]]
*[[Wiggler]]
*[[Prickly Piranha Plant]]
*[[Spiny Piranha Plant]]
*[[Whomp]]
*[[Whomp]]
;Planets Visited
;Planets Visited
*[[#Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]]
*[[#Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]]
*[[#Bonus Planet|Bonus Planet]] (optional)
*[[#Bonus Planet|Bonus Planet]] (optional)
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{{br}}
 
===Green Star 2===
[[Image:Throwback_Greenstar_3.png|200px|thumb|Mario standing on top of the Whomp.]]
The next Green Star has the player redo Return of the Whomp King, like the first Green Star. It is located on top of the fortress, Mario/Luigi need to get on top of the [[Whomp]] and then perform a [[Backwards Somersault]] to reach the Star.


====Green Star 3====
[[File:SMG2 Throwback Green Star 3.png|thumb|200px|Cloud Luigi about to get the Green Star]]
This Green Star has the player redo [[Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress]]. It is found far out in the skies of the fortress, near the clouds with [[coin]]s and a [[Silver Star]]. Mario/Luigi must use [[Cloud Mario|his]] clouds to jump out from the cloud with the Silver Star to reach it.
;Enemies
;Enemies
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Goomba]]s
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Tsukidashi-kun]]
*[[Bomp]]s
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Wiggler]]
*[[Spiny Piranha Plant]]
*[[Prickly Piranha Plant]]
*[[Whomp]]
 
;Planets Visited
;Planets Visited
*[[#Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]]
*[[#Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]]
*[[#Bonus Planet|Bonus Planet]] (optional)
*[[#Bonus Planet|Bonus Planet]] (optional)
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{{br}}


===Green Star 3===
==Music==
[[File:TBG4.png|thumb|200px|Cloud Luigi about to get the Green Star.]]
{{media table
This Green Star has the player redo [[#Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress|Silver Stars in Whomp's Fortress]]. It is found far out in the skies of the fortress, near the clouds with [[coin]]s and a [[Silver Star]]. Mario/Luigi must use [[Cloud Mario|his]] clouds to jump out from the cloud with the [[Silver Star|Star]] to reach it.
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;Enemies
==Prima Official Game Guide description==
*[[Goomba]]s
*"''Longtime fans will recognize this galaxy -- it's the pyramid from [[Super Mario 64]]. And just as before, the [[Whomp King]] is waiting for you somewhere on this planet.''"
*[[Piranha Plant]]s
*[[Tsukidashi-kun]]
*[[Thwomp]]s
*[[Skeeter]]s
*[[Paragoomba]]s
*[[Prickly Piranha Plant]]
 
;Planets Visited
*[[#Whomp's Fortress|Whomp's Fortress]]
*[[#Bonus Planet|Bonus Planet]] (optional)
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==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=なつかしの砦ギャラクシー
|Jap=なつかしの砦ギャラクシー
|JapR=natsukashi no toride gyarakushī
|JapR=Natsukashi no Toride Gyarakushī
|JapM=Nostalgic Fortress Galaxy
|JapM=Nostalgic Fortress Galaxy
|Spa=Galaxia Fortaleza Nostálgica
|Spa=Galaxia Fortaleza Nostálgica
|SpaM=Nostalgic Fortress Galaxy (Literal translation of Japanese name)
|SpaM=Nostalgic Fortress Galaxy
|FraA=Galaxie du bon vieux temps
|FreA=Galaxie du bon vieux temps
|FraAM=Good old days Galaxy
|FreAM=Good old days Galaxy
|FraE=Forteresse rétro
|FreE=Forteresse rétro
|FraEM=Retro fortress
|FreEM=Retro fortress
|Ita=Galassia Fortezza Nostalgia
|Ita=Galassia Fortezza Nostalgia
|ItaM=Nostalgy Fortress Galaxy
|ItaM=Nostalgia Fortress Galaxy
|Ger=Rückblende Galaxie
|Ger=Rückblende Galaxie
|GerM=Flashback Galaxy}}
|GerM=Flashback Galaxy
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|Kor=낯익은 요새 갤럭시
 
|KorR=Nannigeun Yosae Gaelleoksi
|KorM=Familiar Fortress Galaxy
|Chi=昔日山寨銀河
|ChiR=Xīrì Shānzhài Yínhé
|ChiM=Oldschool Cottage Galaxy<br>「山寨」(''Shānzhài'') might be a mistranslation of the Japanese word「砦」(''toride'', fortress), but also means "rip-off" in modern Chinese phrases.
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The name of the mission of this Galaxy parodies the name of the movie "[[wikipedia:Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi|Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]]" and ironically, Throwback Galaxy is in the 6th World.
*The [[Bob-omb Buddy]] who requests that Mario gets the Power Star back from the [[Whomp King]] in [[Return of the Whomp King]] states that the Whomp King is at the top of the fortress. This is not true, as the Whomp King is fought at the bottom of the planet, while one of his [[Whomp]] minions is at the top instead.
*When the [[Whomp King]] is defeated in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'', he will explode and Mario will be standing on the ground, while in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', Mario will still be in the air after the Whomp King is defeated.


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Latest revision as of 18:11, August 23, 2024

Throwback Galaxy
Throwback Galaxy.png
Area World 6
How to unlock Get 60 Power Stars, including one from Clockwork Ruins Galaxy
Boss(es) Whomp King
Comet(s) Speedy Comet
Green Comet
Mission(s) Return of the Whomp King
Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress
Whomp Silver Star Speed Run
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.Prankster Comet icon in 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 Starting Planet
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“Would you do me a favor and get that Power Star back from the Whomp King at the top of this hill?”
—Bob-omb Buddy, Super Mario Galaxy 2
An overview of the Throwback Galaxy
A full view of the planet.

The Throwback Galaxy is a galaxy from Super Mario Galaxy 2 which is a redesigned Whomp's Fortress from Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS. The music is a jazzy arrangement of the original Super Mario 64 Main Theme, as the original version was also played on Whomp's Fortress. Although the course is generally identical, a few minor changes have been made.

The clouds in the background are notably darker than the original Whomp's Fortress, and black holes were added below the course. New enemies have been added, such as Paragoombas, Skeeters and a Wiggler. Other enemies seen first in the original game also return, like Piranha Plants, Thwomps, Whomps, and Bomps. Some Bob-omb Buddies also appear in the galaxy, and even mention that Mario seems familiar, a reference to his earlier visit to Whomp's Fortress in Super Mario 64 and its remake. A Whomp is found at the top of the fortress, and defeating it will open an area where the Whomp King is found. A Comet Medal, notes (released from breaking a crate, playing the Super Mario Bros. underground theme) and a bonus planet featuring Piranha Plants can be found in the stage too. Several Cloud Flowers also appear in the galaxy's second mission.

Planets[edit]

Whomp's Fortress (Starting Planet)[edit]

Mario near a Bob-omb Buddy in the Throwback Galaxy
The very start of the level.

A planet almost identical to Whomp's Fortress in Super Mario 64. However, the floating islands that contained Red Coins and the area where the Star Switch mission is done in Super Mario 64 DS are no longer found. The cannon used to destroy two walls in a mission in the previous games is replaced with a Sling Star, along with the points in the walls already being destroyed. There are a lot of enemies, such as Thwomps and Piranha Plants, on this planet, and at the top, Mario can defeat a Whomp to access a vertical tunnel which will take him to the underside of the planet where the Whomp King is fought. The walls on the bridged side of the fortress appear chipped away from the mission "Blast Away the Wall" from Super Mario 64.

The starting area of Whomp Fortress
A Piranha Plant near the start of the level.
SMG2WhompsFortress.png
A part of Whomp's Fortress.
The pool in the Throwback Galaxy
The pool area with Skeeters.
Mario ground pounds the Whomp King.
The Whomp King's arena, located underneath the planet.

Bonus Planet[edit]

Mario on the Bonus Planet of the Throwback Galaxy.

There is a teleporter near the base of Whomp's Fortress that leads to the Bonus Planet, which is inhabited by multiple Piranha Plants. If Mario is able to defeat them all within the time limit, he receives three 1-Up Mushrooms.

During the second mission, the player can use a Cloud Flower to get to the Bonus Planet, which is only a short distance away from the main planet. However, the player has used all three of their clouds at this point, so they are not able to get back again.

Enemies[edit]

A Bomp.

Missions[edit]

Mission Image Summary

Return of the Whomp King Whomp King This mission's objective is to defeat the Whomp King.
Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress SMG2 Throwback Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress.png This mission's objective is to collect all five Silver Stars.
Whomp Silver Star Speed Run SMG2 Throwback Whomp Silver Star Speed Run.png This mission's objective is to collect all of the Silver Stars within two minutes.

Green Stars[edit]

Green Star 1[edit]

Mario falling to the Green Star

This Green Star has the player redo Return of the Whomp King. Mario/Luigi must make his way to the moving platforms near the beginning of the course, as it is located right below the last one.

Enemies
Planets Visited

Green Star 2[edit]

Mario standing on top of the Whomp

The next Green Star has the player redo Return of the Whomp King, like the first Green Star. It is located on top of the fortress, Mario/Luigi need to get on top of the Whomp, ride it to the Star, and then perform a Backwards Somersault to reach it.

Enemies
Planets Visited

Green Star 3[edit]

Cloud Luigi about to get the Green Star

This Green Star has the player redo Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress. It is found far out in the skies of the fortress, near the clouds with coins and a Silver Star. Mario/Luigi must use his clouds to jump out from the cloud with the Silver Star to reach it.

Enemies
Planets Visited

Music[edit]

Audio.svg Throwback Galaxy - Throwback Galaxy soundtrack (full version). This is an arranged version of the theme used for the original Whomp's Fortress, among other stages, in Super Mario 64.
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Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]

  • "Longtime fans will recognize this galaxy -- it's the pyramid from Super Mario 64. And just as before, the Whomp King is waiting for you somewhere on this planet."

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese なつかしの砦ギャラクシー[?]
Natsukashi no Toride Gyarakushī 		Nostalgic Fortress Galaxy
Chinese 昔日山寨銀河[?]
Xīrì Shānzhài Yínhé 		Oldschool Cottage Galaxy
「山寨」(Shānzhài) might be a mistranslation of the Japanese word「砦」(toride, fortress), but also means "rip-off" in modern Chinese phrases.
French (NOA) Galaxie du bon vieux temps[?] Good old days Galaxy
French (NOE) Forteresse rétro[?] Retro fortress
German Rückblende Galaxie[?] Flashback Galaxy
Italian Galassia Fortezza Nostalgia[?] Nostalgia Fortress Galaxy
Korean 낯익은 요새 갤럭시[?]
Nannigeun Yosae Gaelleoksi 		Familiar Fortress Galaxy
Spanish Galaxia Fortaleza Nostálgica[?] Nostalgic Fortress Galaxy

Trivia[edit]

  • The Bob-omb Buddy who requests that Mario gets the Power Star back from the Whomp King in Return of the Whomp King states that the Whomp King is at the top of the fortress. This is not true, as the Whomp King is fought at the bottom of the planet, while one of his Whomp minions is at the top instead.
  • When the Whomp King is defeated in Super Mario Galaxy 2, he will explode and Mario will be standing on the ground, while in Super Mario 64, Mario will still be in the air after the Whomp King is defeated.
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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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