Bianco Hills
Bianco Hills is a hilly, countryside region in the center of Isle Delfino, found northwest of Delfino Plaza. It consists of the Windmill Village inhabited by Piantas, the upper hilly area, and a large lake. The centerpiece of this area is the very large windmill, which is located at the end of the lake. During Mario's travels to Isle Delfino, much of Bianco Hills was, like other regions of Isle Delfino, covered in Goop. Of course, Mario got rid of the nasty graffiti with F.L.U.D.D. Bianco Hills is where Mario also first battled the infamous Petey Piranha – first they battle inside of the windmill, the next time they fight in the village.
The entry to Bianco Hills requires one Shine Sprite from Delfino Airstrip.
The theme music heard in Bianco Hills is similar to Gelato Beach and Ricco Harbor, although in an European folk music arrangement. The instruments used mainly are clarinets, flutes and oboes, alongside tambourine, castanets and harp.
Episodes
Episode 1: The Road To The Big Windmill"
- Shortly after arriving in the hills in pursuit of Shadow Mario, Mario must defeat a Piranha Plant in the Generator at the foot of the windmill. Once it is defeated, the hill connecting the bridge to the windmill's path is restored.
Episode 2: Down With Petey Piranha
- Mario must ascend the windmill and defeat Petey Piranha. Once Petey is defeated, the thorns surrounding the windmill disappear.
Episode 3: The Hillside Cave Mystery
- Mario must enter a mysterious hillside cave, finding a multitude of platforms in the process.
Episode 4: Red Coins Of Windmill Village
- Mario must collect eight Red Coins in the village, using windmills and rooftops.
Episode 5: Petey Piranha Strikes Back
- Petey Piranha is back, and Mario must wake him up, then defeat the foul flower once and for all!
Episode 6: The Secret Of The Dirty Lake
- The lake has been polluted, and Mario must use rotting lilypads to enter a secret cave, and find another platform challenge.
Episode 7: It's Shadow Mario! After Him!
- Shadow Mario is back and Mario must chase him down and spray him for the shine he possess.
Episode 8: Red Coins of the Lake
- Red Coins have appeared above the lake and Mario must obtain them using all the tightropes while avoiding electric wheels and Wind Duppies.
Official Profiles and Statistics
This lush community of villas is located at the foot of Corona Mountain. Its famous windmills spin peacefully in the gentle sea breezes.
Trivia
- Episode 1 of the level can be skipped when Mario goes right ahead to the top of the windmill, entering the fight with Petey Piranha. It is the only episode in the game that can be skipped.
- "Bianco" is Italian for "white", so the name translates to "White Hills", which is probably making reference to the white colored houses, walls, and roads in Bianco Hills.
- The level title "Episode 5: Petey Piranha Strikes Back" comes from the movie, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
