Overview[]
In this castle, Mario must travel on moving Snake Blocks, whilst dodging enemies and obstacles like Amps or Ball 'n' Chains.
Walkthrough[]
Mario must cross through some platforms, finding a single coin in a blue ? Block, and ride his first Snake Block. Through this segment, you must avoid Amps, spikes and Thwomps. You can also collect the first Star Coin here, and find another ? Block with a Super Mushroom or Fire Flower.
After crossing the Checkpoint Flag, you'll ride a second snake block through a segment of several Ball 'n' Chains. Upon this segment, you'll also find the second Star Coin guarded by a Ball 'n' Chain. Afterwards, you'll enter the final segment featuring Burners and more spikes. To get the final Star Coin, you will have to make a risky jump as the Snake Block collapses, get it and land safely onto the platform or else fall into the pit below and lose a life, forced to restart from the midway-point.
Boss battle[]
Upon entering the boss arena, which takes place outside of the castle, climb upwards with the blue platforms, and you can head left to find an invisible ? Block with a Super Mushroom or Fire Flower. Going right will lead Mario to the boss fight against Lakithunder, a Lakitu on a Thunder Cloud with the ability to shoot lightning and can throw Spiny Eggs. As par usual with any other boss, Lakithunder is defeated by 3 normal jumps, 2 Ground Pounds (3 as Mini Mario), 9 Fireballs, 3 Blue Shell hits, and 1 jump from a Mega Mushroom. Defeating him will grant Mario access to the final world of the game, World 8.
Enemies[]
- Amps
- Thwomps
- Ball 'n' Chains
- Burners
- Lakithunder (boss)
- Spinies (thrown by Lakithunder)
Star Coins[]
- Star Coin 1: In the first half of the level, near the beginning; the player must jump towards it while the Snake Blocks are turning away from it.
- Star Coin 2: Shortly after the midway point; it is on top of a block that a Ball 'n' Chain rotates on.
- Star Coin 3: At the very end of the level; as the blocks are collapsing, the player must continue standing on top of them and make a risky jump to collect the coin and make it onto the ground.
