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Super Mario 3D World Guide

2013 · 3D platformer

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GuideWhat you will find
Mario approaches Spikes throwing spiked rollers across stone platforms.Getting startedLearn movement, shared lives and the three main completion goals.
The four-player score screen ranks the characters after a course.CharactersCompare all five heroes and the separate Captain Toad rules.
Mario approaches Spikes throwing spiked rollers across stone platforms.Power-upsCompare movement transformations and temporary course equipment.
The first world map shows courses, a Toad House and a castle.Stars and stampsOrganize collection runs around the exact missing reward.
The first world map shows courses, a Toad House and a castle.Postgame worldsPlan World Star, Mushroom, Flower and Crown cleanup in the Wii U game.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Choose a character for the obstaclePeach’s float and Toad’s speed solve different problems.
Keep Green Stars and stamps separateOne opens gates; the other tracks an additional collection.
Use Cat Mario’s climb deliberatelyWalls and final flagpoles create new routes.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
MarioPlayable heroBalanced movement.
LuigiPlayable heroHigher jump with different handling.
PeachPlayable heroCan float briefly after jumping.
ToadPlayable heroFast movement with a lower jump.
RosalinaUnlockable heroHas a spin attack and distinct movement.
Captain ToadPuzzle-course explorerCannot jump in his dedicated courses.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
CharactersMatch the hero to the route →
Postgame worldsContinue through the postgame sequence →

Pictures All pictures →

Bowser captures a Sprixie while the four heroes watch.
Bowser captures a Sprixie while the four heroes watch.
The four-player score screen ranks the characters after a course.
The four-player score screen ranks the characters after a course.
Mario approaches Spikes throwing spiked rollers across stone platforms.
Mario approaches Spikes throwing spiked rollers across stone platforms.
The first world map shows courses, a Toad House and a castle.
The first world map shows courses, a Toad House and a castle.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Super Mario 3D World: game and edition overviewwww.mariowiki.com