MUSHROOM KINGDOM
Go to the Item Shop and get Mallow his Cricket Pie. Stock up on Mushrooms, Honey Syrup, Able Juice & Pick Me Ups (at least have two of each). Save in the Inn. (Before you leave, jump on the kid running in circles in the bottom right corner of town. Something slightly funny will happen.)
"Mario! Let's say you and I get hitched in a few years, okay? Just... give me time to grow into my mother's wedding dress!"
Exit and go to the Kero Sewers.
KERO SEWERS
"Mallow: This is the entrance. Grandpa says to watch out for "Belome," whoever that is! It's probably a little dark down there, so keip alert!"
He jumps down into the green pipe so follow. Save and jump into the water. Swim right and up. (To get out of the water, go were the water is shallow and press "B".) The note near the pipe tells you the basics of pipe travel.
"Read directions on how to enter?"
Go down the pipe, drop down to the Pipe to the right, and go down it. Follow the path to the next pipe killing The Big Boo on the way and go down the pipe. In the next room drop off to the right and jump up the stairs to get to the Treasure Box but once you hit it Pandorite appears. Use Mario's strongest Jump attack and get Mallow to punch it. (His Thunderbolt does nothing.) After the Pandorite's defeated, you'll get 30 coins, a Flower Jar and a Trueform Pin. ("Got a 'Trueform Pin'!".) That's not all. Exit the room, re-enter, and hit the Treasure Box Pandorite was in five times to get 50 coins. Go back to the pipe. Enter the water and swim northeast two screens. (The exit's at the northeast end of the screen.) Go down the bottom pipe, walk to the end of the path and go down another pipe. Go up this zig-zagging section. (Many Rat Funks will ambush you on you way up.) Hit the Box on the way up for a Flower and go down the pipe at the end of the path. Walk down and hit the Treasure Box. You get an "Invincibility Star" so quickly run left into the four Rat Funk's. Run west and go down. Climb up the stairs and go down the pipe. Go northwest and enter the pipe. Jump up to the platform with the stationary Rat Funk and jump over his head to the pipe below and go down it. Go up the stairs on your left and jump on the green exclamation button.
"The water has been drained."
Drop down, go down the pipe you came up from, drop down to the pipe that was submerged before, and go down it. Head up and hit the Treasure Box to get a "Recovery Mushroom" and jump on the nearby save box. Go down the pipe and walk up to the ugly looking dog, Belome.
"Mallow: T...this must be... ... BELOME! Is that a fire hose or his tongue?!"
"Belome: Moh, ho, ho...! Ack! It's a snack attack! And YOU'RE it!"
Get ready for a battle.
Belome- 500 HP
This guy is pretty simple to beat if you're at a reasonable level. Mario should use his strongest Jump attack while Mallow should be the designated healer and item user. Try to get him to use Thunderbolt mainly. The first time he attacks he says:
"Belome: Ooooh! Room service has been kind to me! Where's my bib?"
Before he does his first S'crow Funk he chants.
"Belome: Dtick for a body, head full of straw, give me a scarecrow, rah, rah, RAH!"
Half way through, he usually swallows someone.
"Belome: C...can't s...stand it! The hunder...the HUNGER!"
When he spits out the character, they talk.
"That was SCARY!"
When you've defeated him, he'll warn you.
"Belome: If you defeat me, you STILL won't beat me! Beware the flood!"
Belome was sitting on a switch that controls the flood gates so by defeating him you've made the switch pop up.
"Mallow: Belome must have been lying when he said water would come gushing out of here..."
The flood gate opens.
"Mallow: Er, Mario...do you hear something? ...Or is it just me?"
"Mallow: WATER!!"
They run around frantically and try to stop the gate- Mallow by standing on the switch and Mario by jumping infront of the gate. But then Mallow falls and the water sweeps our heroes away.
MIDAS RIVER
You see the Midas River. Mario falls from the top but a little way down, Toad shows up and it's just you and Toad against a black background.
"This is the Midas River course. Want a crash course on it?"
Mario moves right and left.
"Push "B" to make a little headway against the flow."
Mario swims up and falls down again.
"Along the way, there are a few traps. As to what will happen we'll just keep that a surprise."
"Now off you go!"
Finish this part and there's another. Just like last time, Toad shows up but this time you are on a barrel.
"Now for the barrel jumping event. Need some pointers?"
Mario demenstrates.
"Jump onto the next barrel before they collide."
Mario collides.
"Miss it and you'll change course."
"Well it looks like you're ready so I'll send you on your way!"
He runs away and then comes back.
"Almost forgot to tell you! Leap over the fish that pop up or you'll lose coins!"
After you get to the end of this Mini-Game, the caretaker will talk to you.
"Wasn't that fun? You got *#* coin(s)!"
If you break a record.
"Wow, you just broke the record! You made the highest score!"
For the first time.
"Trade the coins you got from "Midas River" for "Frog Coins". As a first time only bonus, I'll give you 1 Frog Coin for 60 of your coins. If you didn't know, "Frog Coins" are the green ones and Tadpole Pond's got more info on them."
Other times.
"Today you can trade in 80 coins for 1 Frog Coin!"
Next time.
"If we add your previous total..."
First time and afterwards.
"You got *#* coin(s)."
This is the only time you get something extra.
"Here's something I picked up. You can keep it for good luck."
You get a NokNok Shell. ("Received a 'NokNok Shell'!".) Equip Mario with it, exit, and go to the Tadpole Pond.
TADPOLE POND
Walk up and stand on the lone stone and some tadpoles will appear.
"Hi! Can I help you?"
Mallow comes out.
"Mallow, it's you! We've heard all about your adventure with Super Mario. You guys beat up Belome, right?"
"Mallow: You know about that? See Maio, the waterways of the world bring news to us here. That's why Grandpa knows all the news that's fit to hear!"
"Are you really THE Super Mario? Hey everybody! You'll never guess who's here!"
Seven more tadpoles show up.
"He's the real thing! But he doesn't look anything like I thought he would...They DO say he can jump better than a froggie. I wonder if it's only a rumor?"
So jump to prove it.
"Frogfucius: Well, grasshopper... What's new?"
"Mallow: Grandpa! Mario's been helping me!"
"Frogfucius: I know, child. That rainstorm we just had... that was YOU wasn't it?"
Mallow hangs his head in shame.
"(Ouch!) (Watch it, up there!) (You're SUPPOSED to make me look like I'm FLOATING here, okay?!)"
Frogfucius comes "floating" towards you (with the help of a Lakitu).
"Frogfucius: Welcome! So you are Maio, yes? I am Frogfucius. You have come to seek wisdom from me, have you not? I've been waiting for you! Yes, "Old Wise People" can often give good advice..."
He falters in his act for a while and then regains control. "Frogfucius: But how rude of me! Let's get more comfortable. Come along and we'll talk."
"(Clear! Full reverse!)"
He floats back to his island but after... "Tadpoles! Don't just FLOAT there! Make yourselves useful! Form a bridge for Mario."
Jump across the bridge of tadpoles to the island.
"Frogfucius: Yes, come into my sanctuary and partake of my wisdom, children."
Mario and Mallow walk up to him.
"Frogfucius: Let's see... That Smithy character that appeared at Bowser's Keep... He is quite formidable, yes? And, Mario, you wish to rescue the princess quickly, do you not? But, oh! If you only knew the truth! Toadstool is no longer there!"
A tadpole swims by. Mario runs up to Frogfucius's side.
"Patience, young one. Let me explain. Here is what happened..."
Mario backs up a little.
"You were rescuing Toadstool from Bowser's Keep. After defeating him, and JUST when you were about to free the princess... You heard a loud "crash", and saw a huge sword split the sky!"
Frogfucius demonstrates and a tadpole shows up.
"Whoosh, out of the blue!"
The tadpole swims away.
"The shock sent the three of you flying. Bowser and Toadstool are still lost, somewhere out there. Now..."
They gather closer.
"You're worried about the princess, but first you need to take care of Smithy. His underlings are wreaking havoc in our world! "Mack", whom you defeated at Mushroom Kingdom, was one of them. More will be coming."
"Mallow: Grandpa, I almost forgot to tell ya something! We found a star in the castle at Mushroom Kingdom. Do you know why it was there?"
"Frogfucius: A star, eh... ...most interesting. This may sound illogical, but I believe shooting stars can grant wishes... And now more than ever, I believe they will play a vital role in the fight against Smithy. Was that too much to absorb? Would you like a racap?"
"It's quite a situation we have on our hands, isn't it?"
Mallow turns away and everyone turns toward him.
"Mallow: Wow, everything sounds so dire and serious."
A tadpole shows up.
"I guess Mack was only the first of many, Mario. Some of them'll make Bowser seem NICE."
"Frogfucius: Mallow, you speak as if these things do not concern you. You will accompany Mario on his adventure, too."
He jumps in surprise.
"Mallow: Grandpa! What are you talking about? I'm only a simple tadpole! This adventure isn't for me!"
Frogfucius walks to the edge of his island.
"Frogfucius: Mallow, my boy, I've kept this from you until now, but you're... Not a tadpole!!!"
"Everyone" shows up- tadpole and Lakitu.
"Say WHAT???"
"I was sitting here on rainy day, enjoying a snack of crickets... Whan I happened to see a basket floating down from the falls. I peeked inside, and saw a little baby staring right back at me! The name "Mallow" was written on his belt, I felt sorry for the little bundle of puff and took him in to raise as my own grandchild. He had powerful magic, and I knew he was more than a piece of fluff, I thought,"Surely, this child must be from some far off land.""
Mallow begins to cry.
"Mallow: Grandpa... You mean, I'm not...a tadpole?
Sniffle...
sniffle...
sniffle..."
Frogfucius jumps up, scaring everyone away and stops Mallow's crying.
"Frogfucius: Mallow! Now is not the time to cry! Go with Mario on his adventure and find your real family. Your real mothere and father are out there, somewhere."
"Frogfucius: (Psst, Mario)"
Mario runs to his side.
"The boy's magic is sure to come in handy on your adventure. You'll take him along, yes?"
Mario nods.
"Mallow: Grandpa! I won't cry anymore. I'll go on this adventure with Mario and find my real family!"
"Frogfucius: Then it is settled. You must embark on your adventure immediately. First, go to "Rose Town" where they need your help."
Talk to him again.
"Frogfucius: (Snif) It will be quiet around here with Mallow gone. Maybe a snack will cheer me up. That's right! I had forgotten all about it. I will give you something for the Cricket Pie you brought back. ....Ah, I know! You shall have the staff I used when I was Mallow's age."
He gets the staff and gives it to you in exchange to the Cricket Pie.
"Frogfucius: The "Froggie Stick" will come in handy. Do not forget to equip it."
Equip it on Mallow. Read the canvas.
"So La Mi Re Do Re Do Re"
Go back across the Tadpole Bridge and to the left is the "Frog Coin Emporium" and the "Juice Bar" but you don't have a membership card yet and your Frog Coin supply is too precious for later so go right instead to Melody Bay.
"Play notes by jumping on the tadpoles. Let's hear your melody. Talk to Toadofsky. (He's at the northwest corner of Melody Bay.)
"I am the composer, Toadofsky. I am trying to create my next masterpiece but I've got composer's block. Toadofsky: You want a music lesson from MOI?"
A tadpole shows up.
"Between the second and third lines from the top, lies "Do". Keep going up, and the notes are "Do Re Mi". Go down and you'll get "Do Ti La So Fa"."
The tadpole pops up at each note and then disappears.
"You're on your way to composing."
Play Frogfucius' Suite #18 to Toadofsky (the set of notes you just learned) to you'll get the Alto Card from him, which gives you a wider selection and better prices at the Juice Bar. If you have only x amount of notes, he'll say something different.
You get the Alto Card. ("Received an 'Alto Card'".)
"Toadofsky: If I ever need help with my compositions again, I'll look for you here. Until then, adieu!"
Save and see what's in the "Frog Coin Emporium". Here's a list of their inventory (in Frog Coin):
Sleep Bomb- 1
Bracer- 2
Energizer- 2
Crystalline- 5
Power Blast- 5
Visit the Juice Bar. Here's a price list with the all the different cards:
| None | Alto | Tenor | Soprano | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froggie Drink | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
| Elixir | --- | 48 | 36 | 24 |
| Megalixir | --- | --- | 90 | 60 |
| Kerokero Cola | --- | --- | --- | 200 |
Exit to Rose Way.
ROSE WAY
For Rose Way, take the Jump Shoes off Mario and put on the Wake Up Pin as the Shyguys' Doom Reverb and the Snapdragons' Pollen Nap can cause you trouble. Rose Way is full of yellow platforms but they act different. Read the note at the start for a explanation.
"You can't jump on or off when the block is blue. Try jumping when the block turns yellow."
Jump on the first block and jump to the next block when they meet up. After this platform floats to an island, jump off to get a "Recovery Mushroom". Jump back on the platform and when it meets up with the next platform, jump to it. Stay on this platform till it takes you to an island with a Flower. Collect the Flower and jump back on the platform. This platform will take you to a platform you should jump on that takes you to the entrance to the next section. In this section, defeat the Shyguys on the swinging platforms and jump from platform to platform to get to the Box with a Frog Coin. (If the platforms get out of sync, jump up in front of one to hold it back. If you keep on doing this you'll eventually get them in sync.) Exit this section and jump on the platform. Stay on it until it takes you to the entrance of the next section. (If you time it right you can jump up to collect the coin floating above the path of this platform). Go to the next section. The Crooks in this section are worth fighting. They usually run away but if you defeat them, they'll give you a fair amount of coins. There's also a Lakitu with a Shyguy at the end of his fishing line. If you defeat the Shyguy at the end of his line four times, Lakitu drop a "Recovery Mushroom" down at you. Exit to the next section. Jump on the yellow platform. Right it down and left. Jump to the next platform while collecting the coin. Time your jump so you collect the coins suspended above the path of the platform but don't jump to the next platform. Go back, jump on the last platform and ride this platform so it goes to land and down to the next platform you have to jump to. This platform takes you to an island with a coin (collect it) and to the entrance to the next section. The next section is a free for all so collect as many coins as you can and fight as many enemies as you can before exiting to the next section. The next section has nothing but a little "cinema".
Mallow comes out. They see Bowser marching while the Goombas, Terrapins, and Magikoopas form lines.
"Bowser: All right people! Form ranks! Attention, Shelled warriors!"
The Terrapins show their punch.
"...Hooded sorcerers..."
The Magikoopas do their fireball attack.
"...And last, but not least, groundling Goombas!"
They show their fear attack.
"The Koopa Troop is invincible! We shall be victorious! The bridge is down, but we'll find a way to get back in! Move out, on the double!"
Bowser snaps his fingers, exits followed by the Terrapins, Magikoopas, and then the Goombas marching behind him.
"Mallow: Bowser and his troops must be on their way to Bowser's Keep. Come on! Rose Town is just up ahead."
Exit and go to Rose Town.
ROSE TOWN
You see a guy get paralyzed by an arrow. Go into the Inn on the west side of the town. Inside the Inn is a little boy playing with action figures. He picks up the Toadstool doll.
"Mario, HELP!!"
Then he moves to the Bowser doll.
"Mwa ha ha...hey Mario! I'll be taking care of Princess Toadstool now."
He runs to the Mario doll.
"Boing, boing... SUPER JUMP ATTACK!!"
He pushes Mario towards Bowser but... Bowser counterattacks and Mario is pushed back instead. The real Mario jumps up and thinks.
"Guwa ha! You think you can hurt me with your childish pranks?!"
Bowser turns towards Toadstool.
"attention, Toadstool! You're comin' with ME! Zip your lip!"
The boy moves to princess.
"HELP!!! HAAALP!!! Somebody, please HELP me!!!"
The princess is turned towards the real Mario.
"HAAAAL......"
The boy jumps up.
"Oh my gosh!"
He runs towards Mario.
"It's......Ma...Ma..."
And starts backing up.
"Mom! Mom, look, we have a... GUEST!"
"Yes, dear, I hear you... Hello th...ere... why...aren't you Mario!"
Mario nods and the boy jumps up again.
"For real?!"
He grabs his Mario doll and runs to Mario.
"Well, you have the hat... AND the funky 'stache...! Are you really Mario?!"
Jump.
"All right!! Hey Mario, wanna play with me? I'm playing "Save the world!""
"Now, Gaz..! Mario might be a little tired, dear."
"Gaz: Awww, come on, mom! YOU never play with me!... It's no fun playing alone."
"Oh dear...Mario, I hate to ask, but... Could you play with Gaz for a little while?"
Mario nods.
"Gaz: YES!! "Mario" just bought the farm, so um... you can be "Bowser"..."
Gaz leads Mario towards the Bower doll.
"I'll be "Geno," okay?"
He runs infront of the stairs.
"Gaz: Ready? Let's play from where I left off! All set?"
Mario makes Bowser jump.
"Gaz: Ooh, scary! But just watch ME!"
He brings out the Geno doll.
"Gaz: Better watch out, Bowser, cause Geno's gonna blow you away! TAKE THIS!"
He strikes Bowser.
"Gaz: Your turn, Bowser!"
Mario revs back and hits Geno which sends him flying.
"Gaz: Owwww...Oh no, if he keeps this up, I'm finished! All right, you asked for it! The super duper... Custom, patented, one and only... SHOOTING STAR SHOT!!"
He shoots... and hits the real Mario.
"Gaz: Oops... I...uh...I think I...missed."
The mom runs towards Mario but Mario's world is getting hazier.
"Oh dear, oh my! Mario, are you all right?"
And it turns black. Later, in the middle of the night, you see thr four dolls neatly placed in the corner. A light flashes by. It reappears and flies around until it flies above the Geno doll, Mario doll, Bowser doll, Toadstool doll and back to the Geno doll. It flies up and spirils above its head sending down a beam of light. In a blinding light, the doll grows bigger. Unsteadily, it surveys the house, crashing into the stairs and leaves. Then you see Mario snoozing in bed.
As soon as Mario wakes up, save and head downstairs.
"Gaz: Mom! You'll never believe what I just saw..."
Gaz runs in and to his mom.
"Gaz: It was amazing, mom! I just saw Geno walk into the forest! Neat, huh?"
"Yes, dear. That's nice, dear... And isn't Geno the one who broke my lamp the other day?"
"Gaz: Awww, ma, that was just, well, you know... Now THIS WAS REAL!"
He starts jumping up and down.
"I SWEAR, Mom, REALLY! It's true! I SAW HIM outside!"
"All right, Gaz, let's hear it. What are you trying to get out of this time, hmmm?"
She drags him to his dolls.
"Gaz: Mom, I didn't DO anything. I really, TRULY saw Geno walking into the forest!"
Exit the Inn. In the top right corner of Rose Town is an Item Shop. Climb the crates on it's right side and go down it's chimney. Hit the Treasure Box for a Flower and jump up along the cupboard to the top left to uncover a Surprise Box with a Frog Coin inside. Buy supplies from the two people inside. The mushroom boy on the left sells:
Mushroom- 4
Honey Syrup- 10
Pick Me Up- 5
Able Juice- 4
The mushroom girl on the right sells:
Thick Shirt- 14
Thick Pants- 14
Jump Shoes- 30
Antidote Pin- 28
Wake Up Pin- 42
Trueform Pin- 60
Fearless Pin- 130
Buy a Thick Shirt, Thick Pants & Fearless Pin from the girl and stock up on all items, especially Able Juice as the enemies in the Forest Maze use lots of "Abnormal Condition" attacks. Equip the Thick armours on our heroes, equip the Fearless Pin on Mallow, and sell the old armour. Exit and talk to the guy wandering in the top left corner of town. He's been cut off from his own house so jump on his head and up into is house. The two boxes in house contain Flowers at the moment but after you make the stairs appear they'll contain 5 coin in one box and 8 in another. Go upstairs, jump on the switch, and jump on the bed to get a Surprise Box with a Frog Coin. Exit the house and talk to the guy.
Thanks a million, Mario! Say,...were my treasures OK?
(if you got the treasures)- He goes into the house.
Talk to him.
"WHAT?! THEY"RE GONE?! MARIO, you're the only one who can reach THEM!"
(if you didn't get the treasures)- "They're just fine."
Mario praise the sky.
"Oh, well..."
(if you got the treasures)- "You're kidding!! WHAT?! THEY"RE GONE?! MARIO, you're the only one who can reach THEM!"
"...since we didn't get hit by any arrows, I'll tell you a secret. Enter the forest. When you hit an area with 4 paths, go left, left, straight, right- in that order. You'll surely find something NICE."
Exit to the Forest Maze.
FOREST MAZE
Jump one space to the northeast of the top left corner to uncover a Surprise Box with a Kerokero Cola. ("Received a 'KerokeroCola'!".) (Pick up the scattered Mushroom with caution as they could be an Amanita in disguised. ("Pick up a 'Mushroom' ".) ) Go left to the next section. There's a constant march of Wigglers coming from the hollow in a stump. (Every time you jump on a Wiggler you'll get a coin but if you jump on a single Wiggler 10 times you'll get a Frog Coin. ("Found a 'Frog Coin'!".) ) Go down the stump, make your way through the cave while watching out for Amanita, and jump on the trampoline at the end. As soon as you emerge from the tree hollow walk left (NW) and jump to hit a Surprise Box with a Frog Coin. ("Found a 'Frog Coin'!".) Go up and left to the next section. This section has 7 hollow stumps with Wigglers coming out of them. Go down the bottom right stump and jump in the middle of the large light patch near the bottom for a Flower. Jump on the trampoline and go down the middle left stump. Jump in the NW corner above the trampoline to uncover a Surprise Box with nothing inside. ("You missed!" and Mario falls down.) Jump on the trampoline, go down the last stump, and jump behind the sleeping Wiggler being careful not to touch him to uncover a Surprise Box with a KerokeroCola. ("Received a 'KerokeroCola'!".) Wake the sleeping Wiggler by touching it and you'll be flung out of the cave. A new path will be opened so go through it and down the stump that the Wiggler goes down. Follow this cave to the next section, fighting some Rat Funk's and Amanita's on the way. In the next section, make your way to the trampoline and jump on it. Head up and save. Jump in the top right corner before the exit to uncover a Surprise Box with Red Essence. ("Got a 'Red Essence'!".) Head up. Head in the direction the man told you but follow them in Mario's perspective. Go left, down, down and left. Go down the stump and hit the 5 boxes. From top to bottom, left to right- 5 coins, a Frog Coin, a Recovery Mushroom, a Flower, and 5 coins. Jump on the trampoline and exit back into the maze. Go right, up, up, right, up, left following Geno.
"Bowyer: 997! 998! 999! 1000! Nya ha ha! 1000 arrows! For cover they run, nya! FUN this is, yes. Nya! Another 1000 will I shoot!"
Mallow comes out.
"Mallow: Mario, who IS that guy? He must be the one shooting arrows at Rose Town!"
You see Bowyer and his Flunkies (arrows).
"Bowyer: Happy I am, nya! Look...LOOK at their expressions when freeze they do!"
"Flunkies: Woo hoo! They're standing like statues!"
"Bowyer: Nya! More practice do I need!"
Mario and Mallow are astonished.
"Mallow: Oh no! He's not stopping! We've got to do something!"
Mario nods and fists start flying but... Mallow stops him.
"Mallow: Who do you think you are, Bruce Lee? You can't just go in there with your fists flying!"
Mario stops.
"Mallow: There're too many of 'em. We'll be creamed!"
Mario thinks and Mallows jumps up and runs to the entrance.
"Mallow: Oh no, someone's coming! Let's hide and see if we can learn anything."
They hide behind the bottom right stump. A Flunkie with the Green Star walks in.
"Look what I found, Bowyer!"
"Bowyer: What? WHAT? Disturb me you must not! Practicing, I am. More arrows must I shoot! More statues must I make, nya!"
"???:
Stop!"
Geno falls out of the sky.
"Hold it right there! You don't know what you're doing. RETURN that star to me!"
"Bowyer: Gnya, NYA!? A stranger you are... and strange looking at that! Teach you, we must, who's in charge!"
They get into a fight.
"Bowyer: Nya? And who might you be?"
"???: I serve...a higher authority... That Star Piece belongs to everyone. You can't keep it."
"Bowyer: Nya! NYA! Angry I am! A lesson I will teach you!"
The Flunkies jump to him and Bowyer fires three arrows.
"???: Hey! Chill out!"
Now you see Mario and Mallow.
"Mallow: Mario! It's dangerous out there!"
Mario punches air.
"You're gonna help, huh? Whack that weirdo... Save the guy in blue..."
Mallow does his punch.
"Me too! I will do what I can!"
And Mario falls down because...
"But...from over here!"
An arrow flies over here and Mario and Mallow runs toward them.
"I'm NOT afraid."
Mario jumps to get out of the way of an oncoming arrow.
"I'm NOT gonna cry!"
An arrow hits Mallow, causing him to fall.
"Yeouch!"
But Mario runs on and you see Geno and Bowyer still fighting.
"???: Stop it! That's enough."
Geno punches him and Bowyer leans back...
"Bowyer: Gunya! Nya!!!"
Then rights himself up.
"Stong you are. But stronger am I! Hurt you, I will! So long, nya!! Part, now, we must!"
He pounds the ground and an arrow shoows up.
"Nya nya NYA!!"
The arrow is shot but Mario jumps in to deflect it.
"???: Thanks for the help! But... who are you?"
Mallow jumps in, panting.
"Mallow: Mario! You just... DITCHED me back there!"
He turns towards Geno.
"Huh? Don't I know you? You look... familiar!"
"???: So! You're THE Mario! WE know about you!"
Bowyer jumps in.
"Bowyer: Knock knock! Nya! Insulted, I am!"
Now you fight Bowyer.
Bowyer- 720 HP
Get Geno to use his Geno Beam, Mario to use his Nok Nok Shell and Mallow to be the designated healer and item user. After the first turn, Bowyer will start blocking button so this strategy is limited to the buttons you can use but always give priority to the strategy. Note that Mallow's Thunderbolt special does minimal damage.
"Bowyer: NYAAA!! Now 3 against one! Nyat FAIR! Fix it, I will, nya! Shoot an arrow, I shall. When a target it hits, that Button... LOCKED!"
"X" "Y" and "A" "buttons" fall from the sky.
On the next turns he will shoot an arrow and which ever "button" it lands on can't be used. After two turns, he'll shoot again.
After Bowyer is defeated you'll get 50 coins and a Flower Box.
"???: Thanks for the help. You really got me out of a jam. Why are you staring at me? You know I'm more than just a doll, don't you?"
Mario and Mallow nod.
"???: Have you guessed the truth? I'm a visitor from above, and this is a form I'm borrowing briefly."
Mario and Mallow jump.
"Mallow: You mean, like, from the sky or something?"
"???: Higher than that, I'm afraid! Do you two know anything about the "Star Road"?"
They shake their heads.
"???: Completely in the dark, eh? Well, it's a big mess up there right now, and it concerns you too! Let me explain... You've heard of wishing upon a shooting star."
Mario and Mallow nod again.
"???: At the "Star Road", your wish is transformed into a star. When it's granted, it then turns into a shooting star and falls down to earth. So you see, the Star Road plays an integral role in granting wished. But ever since a sword destroyed the "Star Road", everything's come to a halt. No stars have been made since. The way things stand, yours is a world where wishes can't come true anymore."
Mario and Mallow jump and Mallow runs to the Green Star.
"Mallow: Are you sure THIS star is a part of your "Starway"?"
"???: That's "STAR ROAD", my fluffly little friend ... Yes, that star is a broken piece of the Star Road. I'm here to find them all, and repair the Star Road."
"???:
The broken Star Pieces... There are 7 altogether."
"???: For peace to return... we must get rid of Smithy, find the Star Pieces, and repair the Star Road.."
"???: I'm "(heart)(music note)!?", but it's hard to pronounce so... Call me "Geno", after the doll. I chose him because he looked the strongest out of all the dolls."
"Geno: Now grab the star, Mario!"
The Green Star will float to Mario, he'll grab it, and it's added to your "Star Pieces" list.
" 'Geno', who is searching for the pieces of the Star Road, joins Mario and Mallow, Things are definitely looking up!"
Mario does his victory dance.
Now you see a Flunky.
"Ooh, I heard everything! Who would have known that star was so important? I've got to inform Smithy?"
Then he flees and the screen goes black with Mario in the middle.
"The secret to the shooting stars has been unraveled. Find the Star Pieces, and bring peace back to Mario's World."
Mario does his victory dance.