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==World 8 Airships (Bowser's | ==World 8 Airships (Bowser's Air Force)== | ||
[[File:SMB3-8-Aircraft.png|thumb|right|Click for the full NES map]] | |||
If you've been saving your P-Wings for a rainy day, consider the airship stage a downpour. These mini-airships are the fighter planes of the Koopa's Air Force. They move faster than the Koopaling's Airships, so the screen scrolls at top speed.{{-}} | If you've been saving your P-Wings for a rainy day, consider the airship stage a downpour. These mini-airships are the fighter planes of the Koopa's Air Force. They move faster than the Koopaling's Airships, so the screen scrolls at top speed.{{-}} | ||
{{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 AF a.png}} | {{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 AF a.png}} | ||
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==World 8-1== | ==World 8-1== | ||
[[File:SMB3-8-1.png|thumb|right|Click for the full NES map]] | |||
You'll be as green as the scenery when you see how many cannons are aimed at you. After all that military hardware Bowser threw at you, you'll be glad to see a normal world. But this stage is extremely tough to complete unless you're Raccoon Mario!{{-}} | You'll be as green as the scenery when you see how many cannons are aimed at you. After all that military hardware Bowser threw at you, you'll be glad to see a normal world. But this stage is extremely tough to complete unless you're Raccoon Mario!{{-}} | ||
[[File:SMB3-8-1-bonus.png|thumb|right|Click for the full NES map]] | |||
{{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 S1 a.png}} | {{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 S1 a.png}} | ||
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==World 8-2== | ==World 8-2== | ||
[[File:SMB3-8-2.png|thumb|right|Click for the full NES map]] | |||
The Angry Sun is angry—angry enough to attack Mario in the dead of night! This world, like all of Bowser's underworld, is tough. But, there is a secret passage (to beat all secret passages) that will take you through to almost the end of the stage.{{-}} | The Angry Sun is angry—angry enough to attack Mario in the dead of night! This world, like all of Bowser's underworld, is tough. But, there is a secret passage (to beat all secret passages) that will take you through to almost the end of the stage.{{-}} | ||
[[File:SMB3-8-2-bonus.png|thumb|right|Click for the full NES map]] | |||
{{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 S2 a.png}} | {{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 S2 a.png}} | ||
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* '''5''': As you make your way down the slope, pound the Switch Block. As soon as you've hit it, sprint to the bottom of the hill. Instead of using the Jump Blocks, hop on the newly formed blocks above them. It will make evading The Angry Sun a bit easier. The block will turn back into coins before you can make it all the way across. Use the Jump Blocks to finish crossing. | * '''5''': As you make your way down the slope, pound the Switch Block. As soon as you've hit it, sprint to the bottom of the hill. Instead of using the Jump Blocks, hop on the newly formed blocks above them. It will make evading The Angry Sun a bit easier. The block will probably turn back into coins before you can make it all the way across. Use the Jump Blocks to finish crossing. | ||
{{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 S2 c.png}} | {{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 S2 c.png}} | ||
* '''6''': When you come out of this pipe from the secret rooms, you'll be surrounded by Piranha Plant fire. If you jump up as they fire, they'll aim high and you can run by when they retreat. | * '''6''': When you come out of this pipe from the secret rooms, you'll be surrounded by Piranha Plant fire. If you jump up as they fire, they'll aim high and you can run by when they retreat. | ||
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==World 8 Fortress== | ==World 8 Fortress== | ||
The finest traps, the most brutal enemies and a masterful maze guard a dreary fortress. If you thought the other Fortresses were tough, wait until you get a load of this one. The pinnacle of | The finest traps, the most brutal enemies and a masterful maze guard a dreary fortress. If you thought the other Fortresses were tough, wait until you get a load of this one. The pinnacle of Koopa's crafty engineering, this Fortress will boggle your mind with its two sides and multiple traps. Explore thoroughly… | ||
===Front side=== | ===Front side=== | ||
{{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 F1 a1.png}} | {{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 F1 a1.png}} | ||
* '''1''': Enter the first door to reach a room containing a power-up. Hit the '''?''' Block from the bottom right to make the power-up slide to the left (and away from the lava). If it's a Super Leaf, it will float down slowly. | * '''1''': Enter the first door to reach a room containing a power-up. Hit the '''?''' Block from the bottom right to make the power-up slide to the left (and away from the lava). If it's a Super Leaf, it will float down slowly. | ||
* '''2''': If you're desperate for 1-Ups, here's a crafty one to find. Jump to the right of the door to find an Invisible Block. Use it to reach the Switch Block, stomp it, then enter the door under the "H". There will be a secret foor on the platform to the right of the conveyor. Go through the white door to reach the room with a 1-Up. | |||
* '''2''': If you're desperate for 1-Ups, here's a crafty one to find. Jump to the right of the door to find an Invisible Block. Use it to reach the Switch Block, stomp it, then enter the door under the "H". There will be a secret | |||
* '''3''': This Thwomp will trap you in this area by the door, blocking your access to the '''?''' Block above. Trigger the Thwomp Trap to move it left, then go under the doorway and hit the block containing a 1-Up from the bottom right. It'll slide to the left, so grab it when it's safe to do so. | * '''3''': This Thwomp will trap you in this area by the door, blocking your access to the '''?''' Block above. Trigger the Thwomp Trap to move it left, then go under the doorway and hit the block containing a 1-Up from the bottom right. It'll slide to the left, so grab it when it's safe to do so. | ||
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===Boss room=== | ===Boss room=== | ||
{{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 F1 c.png}} | {{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 F1 c.png}} | ||
* '''B''': Once you enter this area, squat under the spikes to reach the boss. Expect a tough battle with | * '''B''': Once you enter this area, squat under the spikes to reach the boss. Expect a tough battle with BOOM-BOOM on a moving conveyor belt. Don't let yourself get pushed into him. | ||
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File:SMB3-8-Fortress_1.png|Click for the full NES map of the first part | |||
File:SMB3-8-Fortress_2.png|Click for the full NES map of the second part | |||
</gallery> | |||
==World 8 Super Tanks (Bowser's Army)== | ==World 8 Super Tanks (Bowser's Army)== | ||
A titanic, rolling juggernaut of a tank is all that remains of Bowser's once-great army. This train of cannons and Bob-ombs manned by six of Bowser's crack Rocky Wrenches is the only thing preventing Mario from entering | [[File:SMB3-8-Tanks2.png|thumb|right|Click for the full NES map]] | ||
A titanic, rolling juggernaut of a tank is all that remains of Bowser's once-great army. This train of cannons and Bob-ombs manned by six of Bowser's crack Rocky Wrenches is the only thing preventing Mario from entering the Castle of Koopa. The Princess is waiting for you!!!{{-}} | |||
{{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 T2 a.png}} | {{Scrolling map|SMB3 W8 T2 a.png}} | ||
* '''1''': Don't panic—things will begin flying fast and furious right here, at the front of the super tank. Keep cool and hold down {{nes|B}} as you jump. | * '''1''': Don't panic—things will begin flying fast and furious right here, at the front of the super tank. Keep cool and hold down {{nes|B}} as you jump. |