Spin-Dig Galaxy
| Spin-Dig Galaxy | |
|---|---|
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| Area | World 1 |
| How to unlock | Get 3 Power Stars, including the first one fromYoshi Star Galaxy |
| Boss(es) | Digga-Leg |
| Comet(s) | Daredevil Comet Green Comet |
| Mission(s) | Digga-Leg's Planet Silver Stars Down Deep Digga-Leg's Daredevil Run Green Star 1 Green Star 2 Green Star 3 |
| Stars |    |
| Galaxy icon | TheStarting Planet with aSpin Drill |
| Music track(s) | "Spin-Dig Galaxy" "Digga-Leg" |
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Spin-Dig Galaxy is a galaxy inSuper Mario Galaxy 2. Most of the planets seen in this galaxy are composed of dirt. This galaxy introduces theSpin Drill which the player can use to bore the ground of these planets to come down the other side across them or also enter into underground areas. The entire galaxy is contained inside what appears to be an enormous, rocky sphere with giant holes in it, which is actually a slightly altered version of the final boss area from the first game.[1]Diggas andTwirlips are common enemies in this galaxy.Digga-Leg is the boss that appears in the galaxy. The name of the galaxy is a pun on "shindig".
Planets
Starting Planet
This is a small planet completely made of dirt. There are three towers of dirt with different heights that Mario can only reach if he finds aSpin Drill around the planet and uses it over three marked spots that lead to the towers. The highest tower of the planet has aLaunch Star. The planet also contains a1-Up Mushroom enclosed in a steel cage and a sum ofcoins on another dirt tower. During theDigga-Leg's Planet mission, there areDiggas and during theSilver Stars Down Deep mission,Cosmic Clones andPiranha Plants are found here. Some of the towers have coins, but one has Spin Lights and aLuma.
Drill Zone Planet
This planet looks like a double-sided peanut-shaped platform that has two sides surrounded by a tall steel fence. The player can use again the Spin Drill to access the other side of the planet. On the upper side there are two high towers of dirt, a small round iron platform and twoTwirlips. On the lower side, there are other two towers, in which one is connected to another one on the planet's upper side. Over them, the player can find a Luma that turns into a Launch Star and also aComet Medal. There are also mini lights that Mario or Luigi can destroy to get threeStar Bits.
Steel Ring Planet
The planet is a ring-shaped platform of steel blocks surrounding ablack hole. Some bigBlocks can be found around the ring and are connected to it by yellow platforms that appear and disappear at times. Over these Blocks, the plumber can find aCheckpoint Flag, a Teleporter, and a Launch Star. A 1-Up Mushroom can be found as well over two yellow platforms. Twirlips are found here.
Bonus Planet
This planet is accessed by theTeleporter on the Steel Ring Planet. The Bonus Planet contains Twirlips and aRainbow Star which the player has to use to romp all the enemies on the planet.
Dirt Tower Planet
This planet is similar to the starting planet, but it is covered in gray dirt and has only a tower, which gives the planet a pear-like shape. The player uses the Spin Drill to bore through the ground and go to the hollow center of the planet to find a plethora ofCoins. Inside the planet, there is a hole where Mario uses his Drill to go to the top of the tower. A fewGoombas can be found on this planet.
Digga-Leg Planet
This is a small circular planet made of dirt where the bossDigga-Leg lies. Stepping on this planet, the player must move to the sides like in a two-dimensional environment during their fight with Digga-Leg. Some black and yellow security bars decorate the planet and twoSpin Drills can be found lying here.
A glitch makes it possible to fight Digga-Leg in 3-D, by getting somehow between his leg and head. The player gets pushed to the front of this planet and is stuck (if the player digs, it is possible to fall off).
Purple Cylinder Planet
In the second mission, Mario uses aBeanstalk from the Starting Planet to swing to this planet. At the top is aWarp Pipe and aTeleporter. Inside the first part of the planet, there are Spin Drills and Diggas. The player must navigate their way through the dirt by aiming for the corners in the walls to turn and get to another Warp Pipe. In the second area, there are three levels of dirt withAmps beneath them. The player must drill at the right time to avoid the Amps and get to the bottom safely. Then the player must take another Warp Pipe at the bottom of the Cylinder Planet where there is a Launch Star encased in aCrystal andStar Bits.
Square Planet
This planet is shaped in the form of a square. The player will need to navigate the planet in a 2D view to find all the fiveSilver Stars buried. There are manyDiggas that keep spawning, and Mario must use theSpin Drill to get inside the core of the planet and collect the five Silver Stars to make thePower Star appear.
Enemies
Digga-Leg (boss)
Missions
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Digga-Leg's Planet |  | This mission's objective is to defeatDigga-Leg. |
| Silver Stars Down Deep |  | This mission's objective is to collect the fiveSilver Stars by using theSpin Drill. |
| Digga-Leg's Daredevil Run |  | This mission's objective is to defeat Digga-Leg with only one health section due to the effects of theDaredevil Comet. |
Green Stars
Green Star 1
The player will redo theDigga-Leg's Planet mission. The player should make their way to the Drill Zone Planet. Once here, they should go to the gated area and backflip onto the fence. The player must carefully walk along the fence until they see the small shadow of theGreen Star. They must jump or backflip into it to grab it.
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- Enemies
Green Star 2
The player will redo theDigga-Leg's Planet mission. This time, they will need to make their way to the Steel Ring Planet near where the Launch Star would appear. One may Triple Jump and spin to reach the star or simply useLuigi's backflip followed by a Star Spin.
- Planets Visited
- Enemies
Green Star 3
The player will redo theSilver Stars Down Deep mission. The final Green Star is located inside the Purple Cylinder Planet. It is located after the first corner that the player digs through. To get this star, the player should be by it, then get hurt by theDigga to get rid of theSpin Drill. Then, they should wall jump off the dirt, where the player came in through, to reach the Star.
- Planets Visited
- Enemies
Other appearances
Dr. Mario World
The galaxy's starting planet appears on the map ofWorld 8's second half inDr. Mario World.
Music
 Spin-Dig Galaxy - Spin-Dig Galaxy theme. Shares music withBoulder Bowl Galaxy. | File infoMedia:Spin Dig Galaxy Theme Super Mario Galaxy 2.oga 0:30 |
Prima Official Game Guide description
- Spin-Dig Galaxy is the first placeMario discovers theSpin Drill, which lets him burrow through soft soil and discover buried treasure. TheSpin Drill is also good for defeating tough-skinned enemies, which abound in this galaxy.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ほりほり鉱山ギャラクシー[?] Horihori Kōzan Gyarakushī | Dig-Dig Mine Galaxy | |
| Chinese | 挖挖礦山銀河[?] Wāwā Kuàngshān Yínhé | Dig-Dig Mine Galaxy | |
| French (NOA) | Galaxie de la Grande Percée[?] | Great Breakthrough Galaxy | |
| French (NOE) | Forage cosmique[?] | Cosmic digging | |
| German | Wirbelbohrer-Galaxie[?] | Whirl-Drill Galaxy | |
| Italian | Galassia Trottolina[?] | Little Top Galaxy | |
| Korean | 파라파라 광산 갤럭시[?] Parapara Gwangsan Gaelleoksi | Dig-Dig Mine Galaxy.Para is a command, meaning "dig it!" | |
| Spanish | Galaxia Esquiva y Excava[?] | Dodge and Dig Galaxy |
References
- ^May 14, 2019.The model for the sphere with holes is actually taken directly from Super Mario Galaxy, where it is used for the sphere at the end of the Bowser’s Galaxy Reactor stage, where the final battle against Bowser takes place. The only change is the texture used; the size, amount and relative positioning of the holes are identical..suppermariobroth.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
