Yoshi Star Galaxy
- This article is about thegalaxy inSuper Mario Galaxy 2. For its musical theme, seeYoshi Star Galaxy (theme).
| Yoshi Star Galaxy | |
|---|---|
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| Area | World 1 |
| How to unlock | Get the firstPower Star fromSky Station Galaxy |
| Boss | King Lakitu |
| Comets | Romp Comet Green Comet |
| Missions | Saddle Up with Yoshi Spiny Control Spiny Rainbow Romp Green Star 1 Green Star 2 Green Star 3 |
| Stars |    |
| Galaxy icon | An off-scale version of theStarting Planet |
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- “You saved me! I was trying to save my friends, but then I gotturned into an egg and trapped! I know! We should team up! Come on! Hop on my back!”
- —Yoshi,Super Mario Galaxy 2
Yoshi Star Galaxy is one of the manygalaxies in the gameSuper Mario Galaxy 2 and itsNintendo Switchport. This is the first galaxy in whichYoshi is found; however, beforeMario can break theYoshi egg, he must defeat aMagikoopa to break the barrier surrounding the egg, making this galaxy the first and only one in which Yoshi cannot be accessed without a specific method. The galaxy itself consists of lush meadows, with many flowers, grassy paths and an active volcano.
Planets[edit]
Starting Planet[edit]
The player will land at the beginning of a grassy plateau. The pathway ahead of the start goes uphill and is filled with manyPiranha Plants,Octoombas, andprickly plants. Ahead after the pathway, there is a force field around aYoshi's Egg on a nest guarded by aMagikoopa that uniquely summonsMini Goombas. After it is defeated, the force field disappears and the Yoshi's egg can be cracked open to releaseYoshi. Just up ahead of the egg's nest are somefruits and enemies that Yoshi can eat forStar Bits. To the left of the fruits is a small hill with aComet Medal on top. There is a small waterfall with a rushing current nearby as well. To the right are several terraces of land which containCrystals andFlipbugs. There is also a huge volcano, where theLaunch Star appears after Yoshi eats thebig fruit. When blasting off from the Starting Planet, the volcano will erupt similarly to the volcano inMelty Molten Galaxy from the first game, except that this volcano has smoke. In the second mission, the majority of this area is infested withLakitus andSpinies.
Earth Planet[edit]
After using the Launch Star from the first planet, Mario and Yoshi land on a tiny planet, where they can pass by aCheckpoint Flag. It has Crystals, insects, and aChance Cube. One of the Crystals reveals aLaunch Star, which Mario must take to travel to the next planet. In the second mission, it can be accessed from theTeleporter, where it acts as a bonus planet and is covered inGoombas.
Tower Planet[edit]
On this planet, the player and Yoshi must climb the tall tower to reach the Launch Star. There arePiranha Plants andprickly plants which cover up most of the pathways, but can be eaten by Yoshi. At the top, there areOctoombas and aflower. Using his tongue, Yoshi can swing up to a tiny wooden orb (using the flower) with the Launch Star. This planet is almost physically identical to theTower Planet in theGood Egg Galaxy in thefirst game, except for a bone-like platform at the bottom and a few blue springboards. This planet is also one of three planets that appears on the cover ofSuper Mario Galaxy 2.
Fossil Planet[edit]
After using the Launch Star from the Yoshi Tower Planet, the player and Yoshi will arrive on this large planet. The player will find a Checkpoint Flag shortly after landing. This planet is infested withSpanglers andParagoombas. The player and Yoshi can navigate through the planet by jumping between the blocks, using the flowers, pulling moveable blocks, and using the moving platforms. By using the flowers, the player and Yoshi can reach the top area where the Power Star is trapped in a crystal.
Spiny Shooting Planet[edit]
During the second mission, the player and Yoshi will land on this planet after using the Launch Star from the main planet. Here, they can pass a Checkpoint Flag. Enemies here include a Lakitu and several Spinies which the Lakitu spawns. There are also three cages, two of them containing Star Bits, and the other containing aLuma which will transform into a Launch Star once it is set free. The cages can only be broken by having Yoshi eat and spit out aSpiny towards one of the cages.
Orbiting Planetoids[edit]
During the second mission,Mario and Yoshi can land on this planet if the player activates the Launch Star in midair while flying from the Spiny Shooting Planet. This area has a set of small, flat planetoids that are orbiting around a slightly larger spherical planet. These platforms contain a1-Up Mushroom, aLife Mushroom, a fewcoins and some fruits. Mario and Yoshi can use the Launch Star on the planetoid located at the top to blast off to the next planet. In the first mission, it can be seen to have Goombas on it, likely for a similar purpose as the Earth Planet mentioned above, but cannot be accessed.
Marble Block Planet[edit]
During the second mission, the player will land on this planet where they must use Yoshi's tongue to pull out platforms to climb up. The player must also have Yoshi eat a Spiny and spit it out toward a cage with Launch Star inside to blast off to the final planet. Enemies here include a Lakitu and Spinies. There are also crystals containing Star Bits and a coin and the platforms that Yoshi can pull out contain a1-Up Mushroom, coins, andStar Bits. There is also another 1-Up Mushroom on top of the planet, to get it the player should jump on the cage with Yoshi then flutter jump up to get it.
King Lakitu Planet[edit]
This is the final planet during the second mission. The player andYoshi will land on this area after blasting off from the Marble Block Planet. Here, they can pass a Checkpoint Flag. Using Yoshi's tongue, they can swing up to the top area whereKing Lakitu is fought. There are two crystals on this planet, each with a coin inside of them. Should the player use theinfinite Flutter Jump glitch towards the dark clouds in the background mid-battle, they would get electrocuted and fall into theabyss. Trying to infinite flutter away from the planet during a battle with King Lakitu results in the player losing a life.
Enemies[edit]
Mini Goombas (spawned from Magikoopa)
King Lakitu (boss)
Missions[edit]
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Saddle Up with Yoshi |  | This mission's objective is to useYoshi to climb the Fossil Planet. |
| Spiny Control |  | This mission's objective is to defeatKing Lakitu. |
| Spiny Rainbow Romp |  | This mission's objective is to use theRainbow Star to defeat all thirtySpinies within one minute. |
Green Stars[edit]
Green Star 1[edit]
The firstGreen Star is found above a hill on the Starting planet, where theComet Medal is located. The player must use Yoshi and a timed backflip to be able to reach the star.
- Planets Visited
- Enemies
Mini Goombas (spawned from Magikoopa)
Green Star 2[edit]
During theSaddle Up with Yoshi mission, the player must obtain Yoshi and head to the area with thebig fruit. To the right of this object will be an indent in the mountain with the Green Star in plain sight. The player will need to simplyFlutter Jump to the star to get it.
- Planets Visited
- Enemies
Mini Goombas (spawned from Magikoopa)
Green Star 3[edit]
During theSaddle Up with Yoshi mission, the player should make their way to the top of theFossil Planet. They should use theflowers at the top to move their way left where the Green Star is located. A timed backflip or using the infinite flutter glitch is needed to reach the star.
- Planets Visited
- Enemies
Mini Goombas (spawned from Magikoopa)
Gallery[edit]
First encounter of Yoshi.
YoshiFlutter Jumping
Mario finds theLaunch Star in Yoshi Star Galaxy
Yoshi performingHead Shake
Yoshi eats abig fruit revealing the Launch Star in a prerelease Yoshi Star Galaxy
Mario and Yoshi enter ateleporter
Mario breaking the glass to reveal a1-Up Mushroom.
Mario and Yoshi being launched from a Launch Star
Mario and Yoshi climbing theFossil Planet.
Mario and Yoshi usingflowers.
Artwork of the Tower Planet
Artwork fromSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
Music[edit]
 Yoshi Star Galaxy - Yoshi Star Galaxy theme. The first mission ofTall Trunk Galaxy also shares this music. | File info 0:30 |
Prima Official Game Guide description[edit]
- "The Yoshi Star Galaxy is whereMario first meetsYoshi on his travels across the cosmos. With thisfaithful buddy at Mario's side,Bowser doesn't stand a chance.Yoshi loves to nosh on berries, baddies, and power-ups, so indulgeYoshi's rumbly tummy and reap the benefits."
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ヨースターギャラクシー[?] Yōsutā Gyarakushī | Yo'ster Galaxy; From "Yo'ster Island", the Japanese name forYoshi's Island | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 耀星银河[?] Yàoxīng Yínhé(Mandarin) Yiuhsīng Ngàhnhòh(Cantonese) | Yo-Star Galaxy | Switch |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 耀星銀河[1] Yàoxīng Yínhé(Mandarin) Yiuhsīng Ngàhnhòh(Cantonese) | Yo-Star Galaxy | Switch |
| 耀西花園銀河[?] Yàoxī Huāyuán Yínhé(Mandarin) Yiuhsāi Fāyún Ngàhnhòh(Cantonese) | Yoshi's Garden Galaxy | Wii | |
| Dutch | Yoshi-stelsel[?] | Yoshi System | |
| French(Canadian) | Galaxie de Yoshi[?] | Yoshi's Galaxy | |
| French(European) | Nid de Yoshi[?] | Yoshi's nest | |
| German | Sternen-Yoshi-Galaxie[?] | Star Yoshi Galaxy | |
| Italian | Galassia Isola Yoshi[?] | Yoshi's Island Galaxy | |
| Korean | 요스타 갤럭시[?] Yoseuta Gaelleoksi | Transliteration of Japanese Name, but more resembles "Yostar" | |
| Portuguese | Galáxia da Estrela do Yoshi[1] | Yoshi's Star Galaxy | |
| Spanish | Galaxia Estrella de Yoshi[?] | Yoshi's Star Galaxy |
Notes[edit]
- If the player plays as Luigi, it is possible to get through the whole galaxy without Yoshi using precise jumping, with the exception of the Golden Fruit, which the player cannot get rid of without Yoshi.
- It is possible to enter the King Lakitu planet on the first mission, using the infinite flutter glitch. However, if the player tries to go back, they will lose a life.
