Throwback Galaxy
- This article is about thegalaxy inSuper Mario Galaxy 2. For its musical theme, seeMain Theme (Super Mario 64) § Super Mario Galaxy 2.
| Throwback Galaxy | |
|---|---|
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| Area | World 6 |
| How to unlock | Get 60Power Stars, including one fromClockwork Ruins Galaxy |
| Boss | Whomp King |
| Comets | Speedy Comet Green Comet |
| Missions | Return of the Whomp King Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress Whomp Silver Star Speed Run Green Star 1 Green Star 2 Green Star 3 |
| Stars |    |
| Galaxy icon | TheStarting Planet |
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- “Wouldyou do me a favor and get thatPower Star back from theWhomp King at the top of this hill?”
- —Bob-omb Buddy,Super Mario Galaxy 2
TheThrowback Galaxy is agalaxy inWorld 6 fromSuper Mario Galaxy 2 and itsNintendo Switchport which is a redesignedWhomp's Fortress fromSuper Mario 64. The music is a jazzy arrangement of the originalSuper Mario 64 Main Theme, as the original version was also played on Whomp's Fortress. Although the course is generally identical, a few minor changes have been made.
The clouds in the background are notably darker than the original Whomp's Fortress, andblack holes were added below the course. New enemies have been added, such asParagoombas,Skeeters and aWiggler. Other enemies seen first in the original game also return, likePiranha Plants,Thwomps,Whomps, andBomps. SomeBob-omb Buddies also appear in the galaxy, and even mention thatMario seems familiar, a reference to his earlier visit to Whomp's Fortress inSuper Mario 64 and its remake. AWhomp is found at the top of the fortress, and defeating it will open an area where theWhomp King is found. AComet Medal,notes (released from breaking a crate, playing theSuper Mario Bros. underground theme) and a bonus planet featuring Piranha Plants can be found in the stage too. SeveralCloud Flowers also appear in the galaxy's second mission.
Planets[edit]
Whomp's Fortress (Starting Planet)[edit]
A planet almost identical toWhomp's Fortress inSuper Mario 64. However, the floating islands that containedRed Coins and the area where theStar Switch mission is done inSuper Mario 64 DS are no longer found. The cannon used to destroy two walls ina mission in the previous games is replaced with a Sling Star, along with the points in the walls already being destroyed. There are a lot of enemies, such as Thwomps and Piranha Plants, on this planet, and at the top, Mario can defeat a Whomp to access a vertical tunnel which will take him to the underside of the planet where theWhomp King is fought.
Bonus Planet[edit]
There is ateleporter near the base of Whomp's Fortress that leads to the Bonus Planet, which is inhabited by multiplePiranha Plants. IfMario orLuigi is able to defeat them all within the time limit, they receive three1-Up Mushrooms.
During the second mission, the player can use aCloud Flower to get to the Bonus Planet, which is only a short distance away from the main planet. However, the player has used all three of their clouds at this point, so they are not able to get back again.
Enemies[edit]
- Goombas
- Piranha Plants
- Bomps
- Thwomps
- Skeeters
- Paragoombas
- Wiggler
- Spiny Piranha Plant
- Whimps
- Whomp
- Whomp King (Boss)
Missions[edit]
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Return of the Whomp King |  | This mission's objective is to defeat theWhomp King. |
| Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress |  | This mission's objective is to collect all fiveSilver Stars. |
| Whomp Silver Star Speed Run |  | This mission's objective is to collect all of the Silver Stars within two minutes. |
Green Stars[edit]
Green Star 1[edit]
This Green Star has the player redoReturn of the Whomp King. Mario/Luigi must make his way to the moving platforms near the beginning of the course, as it is located right below the last one.
- Enemies
- Planets Visited
- Whomp's Fortress
- Bonus Planet (optional)
Green Star 2[edit]
The next Green Star has the player redo Return of the Whomp King, like the first Green Star. It is located on top of the fortress, Mario/Luigi need to get on top of theWhomp, ride it to the Star, and then perform aBackwards Somersault to reach it.
- Enemies
- Planets Visited
- Whomp's Fortress
- Bonus Planet (optional)
Green Star 3[edit]
This Green Star has the player redoSilver Stars in the Whomp Fortress. It is found far out in the skies of the fortress, near the clouds withcoins and aSilver Star.Cloud Mario/Luigi must use his clouds to jump out from the cloud with the Silver Star to reach it.
- Enemies
- Planets Visited
- Whomp's Fortress
- Bonus Planet (optional)
Music[edit]
 Throwback Galaxy - Throwback Galaxy soundtrack (full version). This is an arranged version of the theme used for the originalWhomp's Fortress, among other stages, inSuper Mario 64. | File info 0:30 |
Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]
- "Longtime fans will recognize this galaxy -- it's the pyramid fromSuper Mario 64. And just as before, theWhomp King is waiting for you somewhere on this planet."
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | なつかしの砦ギャラクシー[?] Natsukashi no Toride Gyarakushī | Nostalgic Fortress Galaxy | |
| Chinese | 昔日山寨銀河[?] Xīrì Shānzhài Yínhé | Oldschool Cottage Galaxy 「山寨」(Shānzhài) might be a mistranslation of the Japanese word「砦」(toride, fortress), but also means "rip-off" in modern Chinese phrases. | |
| French(Canadian) | Galaxie du Bon vieux temps[?] | Good old days Galaxy | |
| French(European) | Forteresse rétro[?] | Retro fortress | |
| German | Rückblende Galaxie[?] | Flashback Galaxy | |
| Italian | Galassia Fortezza Nostalgia[?] | Nostalgia Fortress Galaxy | |
| Korean | 낯익은 요새 갤럭시[?] Nannigeun Yosae Gaelleoksi | Familiar Fortress Galaxy | |
| Portuguese | Galáxia da Fortaleza Nostálgica[?] | Nostalgic Fortress Galaxy | |
| Spanish | Galaxia Fortaleza Nostálgica[?] | Nostalgic Fortress Galaxy |
Notes[edit]
- TheBob-omb Buddy who requests that Mario gets the Power Star back from theWhomp King inReturn of the Whomp King states that the Whomp King is at the top of the fortress. This is not true, as the Whomp King is fought at the bottom of the planet, while one of hisWhomp minions is at the top instead.
- When theWhomp King is defeated inSuper Mario Galaxy 2, he will explode and Mario will be standing on the ground, while inSuper Mario 64, Mario will still be in the air after the Whomp King is defeated.
