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**Move; Move using the Nunchuck Control Stick: Tilt the Control Stick a little to walk and a lot to run.
*{{wii|Neutral|Nunchuk}}: Move: Tilt {{wii|Neutral|Nunchuk}} a little to walk and a lot to run.
**Spin; Shake the Wii Remote: As you progress in the game, you will learn how to spin. Shake the Wii Remote to spin and destroy obstacles or stun enemies. You may also need to spin to activate certain kinds of objects, so try spinning in different places to see what happens.
*{{wii|A}}:
* Spin Jump; Shake the Wii Remote in midair: Spin in Midair to perform a spin jump. Jumping and then spinning at the peak of your jump allows you to go higher than in a normal jump.
** Jump: You can jump in many different ways, depending on how you combine the jump with other actions. Try and find the best jump for every situation.
* Defeat enemies: You can defeat most enemies by stomping on them with a jump, stunning them with a spin, or shooting them with a Star Bit and then running into them. However, there are some that you can't defeat in these ways. You may need to spin to return an enemy's attacks or an item or mechanism to defeat some enemies.
** Confirm menu selections
**Jump; Press A to jump: You can jump in many different ways, depending on how you combine the jump with other actions. Try and find the best jump for every situation.
** Talk to people
* Multiple Jumps/Triple Jumps; Press A right when you land: After jumping while you run, press A right as you land for three consecutive jumps. On your third jump, you may be able to pull off an especially high jump.
** Swim
* Backward Somersault; Hold down Z and press A: If you jump while crouching, you will leap high into the sky and slightly backward.
** Activate Pull Stars
* Wall Jump; Face a wall and press A: Face a wall and jump toward it, then continue to jump off the wall with good timing by pressing A to kick off the wall. In areas where two walls face each other with a small gap, you can use this method to climb to the top.
** Grab poles
* Side Somersault; Tilt the Control Stick in the opposite direction while running and press A: While running, tilt the Control Stick in the opposite direction and press A to perform a high jump with a turn.
** Fire cannons
** Fire cannons
* {{Wii|B}}:
* {{Wii|B}}:
** Shoot Star Bits
** Shoot Star Bits
** Cancel menu selections
** Cancel menu selections
* Shake Wii Remote or Nunchuk:
* Shake {{wii|Remote}} or {{wii|Nunchuk}}:
** Spin Attack
** As you progress in the game, you will learn how to spin. Shake {{wii|Remote}} or {{wii|Nunchuk}} to spin and destroy obstacles or stun enemies. You may also need to spin to activate certain kinds of objects, so try spinning in different places to see what happens.
** Climb vines
** Climb vines
** Activate Launch Stars
** Activate Launch Stars
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==Advanced Techniques==
==Advanced Techniques==
 
* '''Defeat enemies''': You can defeat most enemies by stomping on them with a jump, stunning them with a spin, or shooting them with a Star Bit and then running into them. However, there are some that you can't defeat in these ways. You may need to spin to return an enemy's attacks or an item or mechanism to defeat some enemies.
* '''Triple Jump''': Press {{Wii|A}} to jump, then press it again just as you land to jump higher. Press it a third time just as you land for an even higher jump.
* '''Triple Jump''': After jumping while you run, press {{Wii|A}} right as you land for three consecutive jumps. On your third jump, you may be able to pull off an especially high jump.
* '''Spin Jump''': While in the air, use the Spin Attack to gain some extra height.
* '''Spin Jump''': Spin in Midair to perform a spin jump. Jumping and then spinning at the peak of your jump allows you to go higher than in a normal jump.
* '''Backflip''': Hold {{Wii|Z}} and press {{Wii|A}} to jump backwards. This goes higher than a normal jump.
* '''Backflip''': Hold {{Wii|Z}} and press {{Wii|A}} to jump backwards. You will leap high into the sky and slightly backward.  
* '''Long Jump''': While running, hold {{Wii|Z}} and press {{Wii|A}} to jump across long distances.
* '''Long Jump''': While running, hold {{Wii|Z}} and press {{Wii|A}} to jump across long distances.
* '''Side Somersault''': Start running, then tilt {{Wii|Neutral|Nunchuk}} in the opposite direction and press {{Wii|A}} to perform a high jump.
* '''Side Somersault''': While running, tilt {{wii|Neutral|Nunchuk}} in the opposite direction and press {{Wii|A}} to perform a high jump with a turn.
* '''Wall Jump''': Jump towards a wall and hold {{Wii|Neutral|Nunchuk}} towards it. Mario will grab the wall and start sliding down it. Press {{Wii|A}} to jump off the wall. When between two walls, do this repeatedly to jump back and forth and climb the walls.
* '''Wall Jump''': Face a wall and jump toward it, then continue to jump off the wall with good timing by pressing {{Wii|A}} to kick off the wall. In areas where two walls face each other with a small gap, you can use this method to climb to the top.
* '''Ground Pound''': Press {{Wii|Z}} in midair. Mario plummets straight down with great force. This can be used to break things, attack enemies, or activate certain switches.
* '''Ground Pound''': Press {{Wii|Z}} in midair. Mario plummets straight down with great force. This can be used to break things, attack enemies, or activate certain switches.
* '''Homing Stomp''': Perform the Spin Jump, and press {{Wii|Z}} while spinning. A variation of the Ground Pound that homes in on the nearest enemy, if one is in range.
* '''Homing Stomp''': Perform the Spin Jump, and press {{Wii|Z}} while spinning. A variation of the Ground Pound that homes in on the nearest enemy, if one is in range.
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Super Mario Galaxy | Table of Contents | Gameplay | Walkthrough

Table of Contents

Gameplay

Super Mario Galaxy logo

Walkthrough
Terrace dome
Fountain dome
Kitchen dome
Bedroom dome
Engine Room dome
Garden dome
Appendices
  • Neutral nunchuk: Move: Tilt Neutral nunchuk a little to walk and a lot to run.
  • A button:
    • Jump: You can jump in many different ways, depending on how you combine the jump with other actions. Try and find the best jump for every situation.
    • Confirm menu selections
    • Talk to people
    • Swim
    • Activate Pull Stars
    • Grab poles
    • Fire cannons
  • B button:
    • Shoot Star Bits
    • Cancel menu selections
  • Shake Remote button or Nunchuk button:
    • As you progress in the game, you will learn how to spin. Shake Remote button or Nunchuk button to spin and destroy obstacles or stun enemies. You may also need to spin to activate certain kinds of objects, so try spinning in different places to see what happens.
    • Climb vines
    • Activate Launch Stars
    • Grab and throw objects
    • Skate on ice
    • Use special abilities when transformed
  • Z button:
    • Duck
    • Dive in water
    • Drop out of bubbles
  • Neutral dpad: Move camera
  • C button: Center camera behind Mario
  • Minus button, Plus button: Pause

Advanced Techniques

  • Defeat enemies: You can defeat most enemies by stomping on them with a jump, stunning them with a spin, or shooting them with a Star Bit and then running into them. However, there are some that you can't defeat in these ways. You may need to spin to return an enemy's attacks or an item or mechanism to defeat some enemies.
  • Triple Jump: After jumping while you run, press A button right as you land for three consecutive jumps. On your third jump, you may be able to pull off an especially high jump.
  • Spin Jump: Spin in Midair to perform a spin jump. Jumping and then spinning at the peak of your jump allows you to go higher than in a normal jump.
  • Backflip: Hold Z button and press A button to jump backwards. You will leap high into the sky and slightly backward.
  • Long Jump: While running, hold Z button and press A button to jump across long distances.
  • Side Somersault: While running, tilt Neutral nunchuk in the opposite direction and press A button to perform a high jump with a turn.
  • Wall Jump: Face a wall and jump toward it, then continue to jump off the wall with good timing by pressing A button to kick off the wall. In areas where two walls face each other with a small gap, you can use this method to climb to the top.
  • Ground Pound: Press Z button in midair. Mario plummets straight down with great force. This can be used to break things, attack enemies, or activate certain switches.
  • Homing Stomp: Perform the Spin Jump, and press Z button while spinning. A variation of the Ground Pound that homes in on the nearest enemy, if one is in range.
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Table of Contents

Gameplay

Super Mario Galaxy logo

Walkthrough
Terrace dome
Fountain dome
Kitchen dome
Bedroom dome
Engine Room dome
Garden dome
Appendices
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