Stage 1
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The first level is extremely simple and linear, perfect for getting familiar with the game mechanics. However, there is also a secret room, very well hidden. In the second section of the level, fly under the leftmost block in the waterfall, then press up to access a secret room. Here you will find a flying enemy that will allow you to acquire the rare UFO ability. Try to inhale it quickly though, because after a few moments it will flee. Shortly before the finish line you will also find a Maxim Tomato to completely restore your life energy.
After completing the level, a Crane Fever minigame will become accessible on the world map, as well as the next level.
Stage 2
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In this level you will meet other new elements. In the first section you will find the star blocks for the first time, which you can suck in and throw, as with enemies, or destroy them with another attack. You will also encounter cannons and thorns that you cannot destroy. At the end of this section you will first find a Warp Star, which will lead you to the next section. Here, after a few steps, you will meet the first miniboss. This is Poppy Bros. Sr., who will attack you by throwing bombs. To defeat him, you'll have to inhale the bombs he throws and throw them back at him. However, be careful to avoid his attacks: when he takes a long leap towards you, jump or fly to dodge. With three hits you will defeat him. Quickly inhale his body before it disappears and you can acquire the very powerful Crash ability. In the third section you will first encounter a pool of water, in which you can try to swim and puff a watersprout. Further on, take the lower path to reach a Maxim Tomato. To get it, however, you will have to eliminate two star blocks with a suitable weapon (the beam is fine and you can get it nearby). Then take the upper path and enter the door. The last section is very short and climbing, you will soon reach the finish line.
Stage 3
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Another very linear level. In the first area, suck up the star blocks to make the Shotzos falling into the void. In the next area you will be able to acquire the Fireball power for the first time. You may also find that you can also suck enemies through walls. As you pass the waterfalls, be careful not to fall to the bottom. You will then have to go through a short area going down, with a pool of water. You will have to use the watersprout to eliminate the aquatic enemies. Even in the last area you should not encounter major problems. Shortly before the finish line there is a Maxim Tomato to restore energy.
When you have completed this level, on the world map, in addition to the next level, you can reach a Museum where you can acquire the Sword ability.
Stage 4
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You will start the level on a screen with two enemies. Then go up the ladder to meet a miniboss, Mr Frosty. The miniboss will attack you by charging or throwing ice blocks at you. Avoiding his attacks isn't difficult. To defeat him, use your weapons (if you acquired the sword at the museum you'll take him out in no time), or inhale the ice blocks and shoot them at him. After defeating Mr Frosty you can acquire the nice freeze skill. The next area is very simple and straightforward. You will then have to climb inside a tree trunk. Right at the base is an enemy from which you can acquire the Needle ability. It will be very useful for eliminating enemies that fall from above. In the last area, after a few steps, Meta Knight will throw a candy at you. Grab it to become temporarily invincible. Quickly go through the area. Thanks to your invincibility, you can safely get a 1-Up between two Shotzos. A little further on is the exit door.
Once outside, the door leading to the boss of this world will appear. The Warp Star Station will also appear, but you won't be able to enter it right now, as there are no other worlds to travel to yet.
Boss - Whispy Woods
Whispy Woods is a large immobile tree with a face. He will attack you by shooting air pellets from his mouth, similar to yours and dropping apples. To defeat him, you have to suck up the apples and shoot them at him. However, if you have a special ability you can defeat him much faster. Spark and Freeze in particular are very useful, just get close to its trunk and attack. When his health bar runs out, you've defeated him and can take the first piece of the Star Rod. You will then enter automatically in the next world.