Switchback Hill: Difference between revisions

From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
(Undo revision 2916544 by 107.77.241.55 (talk) It's literally just a combination of the two words with no change to the meaning)
Tag: Undo
No edit summary
Line 15: Line 15:


==Layout==
==Layout==
The level takes place in a sky of white clouds and grassy platforms. The level is also infested with [[Bullet Bill]]s. The main gimmick of this level are [[Switchback]]s that help the player progress through the level.
The level begins with a [[Bill Blaster]] above, and a [[Switchback]] is located nearby. Another Bill Blaster is found, along with a [[? Block]] containing a power-up. Two more Switchbacks are found after another Bill Blaster. A [[Bill Blaster Turret]] is found, along with a Switchback that takes the player beneath a section of the ground. [[Koopa Troopa]]s and Switchbacks are found, along with a tall Bill Blaster. A [[Roulette Block]] can be found in a section of the ground. A Switchback that moves down is found, allowing access to platforms below. The [[Checkpoint Flag]] is then found. A row of downward-moving Switchbacks is found above a pit, as well as some Bill Blasters. Another Bill Blaster is found, followed by Koopa Troopas and a [[POW Block]]. More Switchbacks and Bill Blaster Turrets are in the section leading to the [[Goal Pole]].


==Star Coins==
==Star Coins==
*'''Star Coin 1:''' Near the very beginning of the level, the first Star Coin is in plain sight underneath an orange bridge. The player should take a Switchback while avoiding the Bullet Bills to safely reach the Star Coin. (see above)
*'''Star Coin 1:''' Near the very beginning of the level, the first Star Coin is in plain sight underneath an orange bridge. The player should take a Switchback while avoiding the Bullet Bills to safely reach the Star Coin.
*'''Star Coin 2:''' Right before the [[Checkpoint Flag]], there is a hidden green [[Warp Pipe]] above a Switchback. In the next area, the player must work their way through to reach the second Star Coin.
*'''Star Coin 2:''' Right before the [[Checkpoint Flag]], there is a hidden green [[Warp Pipe]] above a Switchback. In the next area, the player must work their way through to reach the second Star Coin.
*'''Star Coin 3:''' A [[POW Block]] can be hit to reveal the third Star Coin. However, the Star Coin falls on an unreachable Switchback. The player can either bounce off a Bullet Bill to reach it, wait until the platform drops off the Star Coin, or jump up to it using [[Peachette]].
*'''Star Coin 3:''' A [[POW Block]] can be hit to reveal the third Star Coin. However, the Star Coin falls on an unreachable Switchback. The player can either bounce off a Bullet Bill to reach it, wait until the platform drops off the Star Coin, or jump up to it using [[Peachette]].

Revision as of 18:41, June 9, 2020

This article is about Switchback Hill, a level in New Super Mario Bros. U. For other uses, see Meringue Clouds-3.

Template:Levelbox Switchback Hill, or Meringue Clouds-3, is the third level of Meringue Clouds in New Super Mario Bros. U. It is unlocked via completion of Land of Flying Blocks and its own completion opens the path to Slide Lift Tower.

Layout

The level begins with a Bill Blaster above, and a Switchback is located nearby. Another Bill Blaster is found, along with a ? Block containing a power-up. Two more Switchbacks are found after another Bill Blaster. A Bill Blaster Turret is found, along with a Switchback that takes the player beneath a section of the ground. Koopa Troopas and Switchbacks are found, along with a tall Bill Blaster. A Roulette Block can be found in a section of the ground. A Switchback that moves down is found, allowing access to platforms below. The Checkpoint Flag is then found. A row of downward-moving Switchbacks is found above a pit, as well as some Bill Blasters. Another Bill Blaster is found, followed by Koopa Troopas and a POW Block. More Switchbacks and Bill Blaster Turrets are in the section leading to the Goal Pole.

Star Coins

  • Star Coin 1: Near the very beginning of the level, the first Star Coin is in plain sight underneath an orange bridge. The player should take a Switchback while avoiding the Bullet Bills to safely reach the Star Coin.
  • Star Coin 2: Right before the Checkpoint Flag, there is a hidden green Warp Pipe above a Switchback. In the next area, the player must work their way through to reach the second Star Coin.
  • Star Coin 3: A POW Block can be hit to reveal the third Star Coin. However, the Star Coin falls on an unreachable Switchback. The player can either bounce off a Bullet Bill to reach it, wait until the platform drops off the Star Coin, or jump up to it using Peachette.

Enemies

Monopoly Gamer

Switchback Hill is the fourteenth Property on the game board in Monopoly Gamer. It is one of two properties in the Green Color Set (along with Meringue Clouds).

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese すすんでもどるリフトのおか[?]
Susunde modoru rifuto no oka
Hill of Back-and-Forth Lifts
Dutch Heen-en-weerheuvel[?] Back-and-forth hill
German Hin-und-Her-Hügel[?] Back-and-forth hill
Italian Collina avanti e indietro[?] Back and forth hill
Korean 갔다가 돌아오는 리프트 언덕[?]
Gattaga Doraoneun Ripeuteu Eondeok
Back-And-Forth Lift Hill
Portuguese (NOE) Plataformas Fugidias[?] Fleeing Platforms
Russian Туда и обратно[?]
Tuda i obratno
Back and forth
Spanish Las mil balas[?] The thousand bullets

Level map

Level map

Template:NSMBU Levels