Bowser's Galaxy Generator
- Not to be confused withBowser's Galaxy Reactor.
- This article is about thegalaxy inSuper Mario Galaxy 2. For its musical theme, seeBowser's Galaxy Generator (theme).
| Bowser's Galaxy Generator | |
|---|---|
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| Area | World 6 |
| How to unlock | Get 70Power Stars, including one from eitherBattle Belt Galaxy orSlimy Spring Galaxy |
| Boss | Bowser |
| Comets | Speedy Comet Green Comet |
| Missions | Bowser's Fortified Fortress Bowser's Big Bad Speed Run Green Star 1 Green Star 2 |
| Stars |    |
| Galaxy icon | A gigantic, fortress-like version ofBowser's head, that looks like Bowser's adaptation ofStarship Mario |
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- “GAH! Give it up already! Why won'tyou stop trying to mess up my awesome master plan?! I'm building my new galactic empire right here! And you can't stop me! Why don't you just run off and find somegreen pipe to hide in?! Can't you see that I'm busy here?! I don't have time to chat, so let's cut this short... Shorty!”
- —Bowser,Super Mario Galaxy 2
Bowser's Galaxy Generator is agalaxy in the gameSuper Mario Galaxy 2 and itsNintendo Switchport. It is located inWorld 6 and is the last galaxy of this world.Bowser is fought here for the final time. The entire galaxy appears to take place inside a giant, foggy hallway; this is likely somewhere inside the giant Bowser head that forms the galaxy's exterior.
The galaxy uses elements from every part of the game, such asSnake Blocks and theSpin Drill.Yoshi will also be needed to bypass certain obstacles, but he cannot be used in the final battle (without the use ofglitches).
The power-ups found here are theCloud Flower,Blimp Fruit,Spin Drill, andDash Pepper. The galaxy has many obstacles such as lava and electricity. Common enemies here includeMagikoopas,Banzai Bills,Hammer Bros.,Boomerang Bros., andMagmaarghs.
ThePrankster Comet for this galaxy is the Speedy Comet. This Speedy Comet requires the player to reach the Star before time expires. There are+ Clocks that will increase the player's time limit, and Bowser is not present.
An arrangement of the music can be heard in bothMario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games andMario Kart World. The music and the final boss theme, "Fated Battle", also appear as selectable songs in theMario Galaxy stage inSuper Smash Bros. for Wii U andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Planets/Areas[edit]
The titles of the following subsections areconjectural unless otherwise noted; an official name for each section's subject has not been found, so it has been given a fitting title by the editors.
If anacceptable name is found for a given section, then that section should be changed to the new title.
Starting Planet[edit]
A small planet that resembles the platforms in the Bowser levels of thefirst game. Once Mario lands on this planet, aLuma leadsMario orLuigi down a path and change into aLaunch Star. However, if Mario chooses another route and climbs to the top of a pole, he obtains aLife Mushroom. Note that theLarge Door Planet is almost directly under the planet a long way down.
Platform Planet[edit]
A small platform occupied by threeHammer Bros. The player must defeat them to reveal theFloaty Fluff to sail down the Volcanic Planet, although it is not actually needed to get down safely since the player can touch a wall of lava and use this momentum to fall to the bottom safely. During the speed run, the Hammer Bros. are replaced by twoBoomerang Bros. The Platform Planet is actually separate from the Volcanic Planet.
Volcanic Planet[edit]
A planet made out oflava waterfalls that come out of various volcanic formations. Fireballs come out of torches, and Mario can fly using theFloaty Fluff found in the previous planet until he reaches the bottom or he can touch a wall of lava and use this momentum to fall to the bottom safely and avoid the fireballs until he gets to the bottom, where he can use aSpin Drill to exit the planet.
Banzai Bill Planet[edit]
A cylindrical planet surrounded by lava. There are severalBanzai Bill Cannons here, and Mario can use the Spin Drill to go through the dirt and access other areas of the planet while avoiding the manyBanzai Bills and lava; however, he can save much more time if he ditches the spin drill and backflips on to the Banzai Bill Cannon then long jumps to theLaunch Star at the end. Also, during thePrankster Comet mission, the Banzai Bills are replaced byOctoombas.
Lava Castle Planet[edit]
In this sidescroller planet are several platforms that spin around,Bullet Bills and alsoCloud Flowers. There is lava at the top and bottom of the planet. At the end is a Launch Star. There is a glitch that allows the player to infinitely circle this planet which is shown below. During the prankster comet mission, the Bullet Bills are not present. Also, on the top of the planet, there will be a small area barely tall enough for Mario and Luigi. The area is filled withcoins and a1-Up Mushroom and leads to the Luma that turns into the Launch Star. This can be a shortcut.
Yoshi Bridge Planet[edit]
A planet with a wooden bridge where aMagikoopa is found. There is also a platform that tilts according to Mario's current position on it.Yoshi's Egg is found on the right side, and theYoshi can use the flower grapples on the left side to reach the next planet.
Yoshi Magma Planet[edit]
An expansive planet filled with lava. If Yoshi goes forward and swings to the left, he will get a1-Up mushroom. From the platform with theBoomerang Bro on it Yoshi can infinitely flutter-jump until he is so high he gets caught in the Lava Castle Planet's gravity orbit, Mario (with or without Yoshi) will orbit the planet indefinitely. Yoshi must navigate the sinking lava platforms to reach the left side. On the left side are threeBoomerang Bros. and severalLava Geysers. After defeating the enemies, two lava walls open briefly. After eating aDash Pepper, Yoshi can rush through a long section before the walls close again and crush them. After using aSling Star, Mario and Yoshi get to a second area with a large chain ofSnake Blocks. They must dodge the lava geysers andMagmaarghs. At the end, there is aComet Medal and aBlimp Fruit that is used to avoid being eaten by a Magmaargh. The player needs to use Yoshi in order to obtain the Comet Medal. The top of this planet can be explored by getting Yoshi on the previous planet and using the infiniteFlutter Jump glitch. From up there, the Large Door Planet can be seen, but the Big Door itself cannot.
Large Door Planet[edit]
A castle-like planet with a few Lumas, a largeBowser Statue, and a pole that Mario can use to get to the top. Mario must get off of Yoshi to climb the pole unless he uses Yoshi's Infinite Flutter glitch. On the top part of the planet, there is a Life Mushroom on the left, on top of another pole andmeteorites in the center. Mario mustGround Pound these to smash open the door locks and finally enterBowser's lair. When Yoshi is dismounted right before the fight with Bowser, he waves goodbye to Mario or Luigi, and will not re-enter his egg. The two extensions to the door's sides are not solid.[1]
Throne Planets[edit]
A small planet shaped slightly like a star. In front of this planet is another planet that is shaped like a large throne. Bowser is seen sitting on this throne when Mario first enters the area. He only remains here briefly before battling Bowser on the Bowser Battle Planet.
Bowser Battle Planet[edit]
It is identical to the other battle planets. It is a small, round planet made out of black bricks with a few rocks that release coins.
Bowser Battle Vortex[edit]
This area is the setting of the second stage of the fight with Bowser. It is a vortex with a black hole in the background. The only places for Mario to stand is on the meteorites used against Bowser. If all present meteorites have been used up or destroyed, a new one will immediately be called in; the meteorites will never disintegrate on their own.
Garden Planet[edit]
A small garden planet with flowers, a small pond, dirt and someStar Bits on the underside of the planet. This is the planet where the finalGrand Star andPrincess Peach will appear afterGiant Bowser is defeated. It resembles a simplified version ofGusty Garden Galaxy's planets since there are grass and flowers on the top half and only dirt on the bottom.
Enemies[edit]
- Hammer Bro
- Banzai Bill
- Dry Bones
- Bullet Bill
- Magikoopa
- Boomerang Bro
- Magmaargh
- Fire Bar
- Lava Bubble
- Fire Shooter
- Octoomba (Prankster Comet only)
- Giant Bowser (final boss)
Missions[edit]
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bowser's Fortified Fortress |  | This mission's objective is to defeatBowser for the final time. |
| Bowser's Big Bad Speed Run |  | This mission's objective is to complete a version of the previous mission without the boss battle within thirty seconds by collectingclocks to extend the time limit. |
Green Stars[edit]
Green Star 1[edit]
The first Green Star is in the beginning, on the smallFloaty Fluff course. Mario or Luigi must carefully get the star near the last lava cliff before theSpin Drill platform.
- Enemies
- Planets Visited
Green Star 2[edit]
The second Green Star is in front of the tilting platform, whereYoshi is. The player can see the star far out, and there are multiple ways to reach it. The easiest way is to get on Yoshi, jump straight toward the star from the tilting platform, flutter jump, dismount, and spin to get the star. Another way is that Mario can also reach the star if they have theCloud Flower power-up, where they must long jump, make a cloud, and then long jump again. Yet another way is to beat the Boomerang Bros. on the next planet, get the Dash Pepper in the opening, and go back to where the Green Star is. Dash Yoshi can then jump, flutter jump, and dismount to get the star.
- Enemies
- Planets Visited
- Starting Planet
- Platform Planet
- Volcanic Planet
- Banzai Bill Planet
- Lava Castle Planet
- Yoshi Bridge Planet
- Yoshi Magma Planet (depending on method used to get the star)
Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]
- "This is it --Bowser's last stand in the cosmos. If you can survive his trap-loaded defenses andMagmaargh minions, Bowser will challenge you to a final showdown for the sixthGrand Star. Bowser will not go quietly, though. You must muster all your strength to bring down the Koopa King and free the universe from his evil plans."
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | クッパの Kuppa no Shin Ginga Teikoku | Bowser's New Galactic Empire | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 庫巴的新銀河帝國[?] Kùbā de Xīn Yínhé Dìguó(Mandarin) Fubā dīk Sān Ngàahnhòh Daigwok(Cantonese) | Bowser's New Galactic Empire | |
| French(Canadian) | Générateur de galaxies de Bowser[?] | Bowser's Galaxy Generator | |
| French(European) | Fabrique de galaxies de Bowser[?] | Bowser's Galaxy Factory | |
| German | Bowsers Galaxiengenerator[?] | Bowser's Galaxy Generator | |
| Italian | Generatore Galattico di Bowser[?] | Bowser's Galactic Generator | |
| Korean | 쿠파의 새로운 은하 제국[?] Kupa-ui Saeroun Eunha Jeguk | Bowser's New Galactic Empire | |
| Portuguese | Gerador Galáctico do Bowser[?] | Bowser's Galactic Generator | |
| Spanish | Grieta Galáctica de Bowser[?] | Bowser's Galactic Rift |
Notes[edit]
- This is the only galaxy in a game where the galaxy's world map icon is seen in a cutscene, and the only Bowser galaxy whose icon is not a castle on a lake of lava. It is also the only galaxy whose icon does not rotate.
