Shy-Guys On Stilts
Shy Guys on Stilts is the sixth level of World One and overall of the games Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island. It is the first level in which Stilt Guys are seen, and also the first level in which the player can find Flashing Eggs. This is also the first level with Fang on it.
The level starts off in a simple field. The player will soon encounter his or her first Stilt Guys, which must be jumped on twice (or be jumped and eaten) to be defeated. Three of these will be strolling around the field. Once the player reaches the far right, he or she can jump to the above wooden platform, and before going through through the pipe, jump up to reach a door. Upon entering this door, the player will find two Flashing Eggs, a Yellow Egg and three Shy Guys. The player can also jump even higher to reach a secret ? Cloud containing some stars. Once the player exits, he or she should get into the pipe.
Inside there will be a small, dark cave. The player must use his or her jumping skills to grab coins, stars and proceed. There's nothing of real relevance in the cave. The player should just try to collect the Special Flower and the coins scattered around. The player will then find his or her way outside once again by riding a yellow platform.
Once outside, the player should make sure to flutter jump and collect the red coins just above. As Yoshi continues his way, he will bump into several other Stilt Guys. The player should either ignore them or eat them for eggs. There will be a point in which Yoshi will walk over a bridge of sorts and notice a Special Flower below. To obtain it, the player must Ground Pound the pole at the start of the "bridge", and make sure to eat all Stilt Guys. Once the player does that, he or she should just grab the Special Flower and coins with ease. Upon proceeding, the player will spot a ? Cloud. While optional, the player should hit it for a secret entrance to show up. If the player takes it, Yoshi will have the chance to morph into the Mole Tank and dig for two red coins hidden in the level. After grabbing them, the player may leave and appear just where she or he was. After that, Yoshi should ground pound one of the two poles to collect the Special Flower and throw an egg at the Piranha Plant for a red coin. If the player keeps going forward, he or she will enter a new Underground Area.
Once again, this cave is quite dark. Fangs will appear in the game for the first time here. They represent no real trouble, and can be considered a Shy Guy that can fly and appears less often. As the player goes forward, he will find a red platform. The player must make sure he doesn't fall of, as he or she won't get another opportunity to ride this moving platform, as it never appears again. Once Yoshi gets to the top, he must throw an egg at the wall and make it bounce to grab the Special Flower. There is an infinite supply of Lantern Ghosts, so the player can try over and over again with no worries. Once back down, the player must head to the far right and throw an egg at the ? Cloud to make a giant sunflower appear; climb it and jump up to get out of the cave.
In-Game Help Information (SMA3)
- "Yellow eggs create coins. Red eggs create two stars. Flashing eggs??? Hit an enemy to receive these unique prizes."
- "When you find a switch, step on it. You might find a secret entrance nearby."
- "Morph into the Mole Tank here. Dig like mad to find two red coins!"
