The key to making it all the way up to the top of the tower is to use the platforms that pop in and out of the side of the walls to reach the swinging platforms. Wait on the platforms as they swing left and right. Jump off the platforms when they’re at the apex of their swing to reach the next ledge.
To climb the next three swinging platforms, you must wait until they line up into one column. When they do, quickly jump straight up. But be careful! As the platforms swing left and right, they’ll pick up Dry Bones passengers, making the platforms slightly more crowded. If they do, use your snowballs to freeze them, then Ground-Pound them into oblivion.
If you don’t have the Ice Mario power-up, then simply jump on them to knock them out temporarily.
This area has several retracting wall segments that can crush Mario if he’s not quick. Wait for the wall segments to begin to pop out, then quickly jump from segment to segment until you reach the end.
Boss Battle
The battle against Larry Koopa is not that tough. He attempts to blast you with his magic wand, but you can easily jump over his projectiles and avoid them. Wait until he approaches and pounce on his head to dish out some damage. When you do, he responds by retreating into his shell and spinning back and forth across the platform on which you’re battling.
Stay near the center of the platform and jump straight up when he spins toward you. When he re-emerges from his shell, pounce on his dome again! Repeat this a third time to defeat little Larry Koopa!
The key to making it all the way up to the top of the tower is to use the platforms that pop in and out of the side of the walls to reach the swinging platforms. Wait on the platforms as they swing left and right. Jump off the platforms when they’re at the apex of their swing to reach the next ledge.
To climb the next three swinging platforms, you must wait until they line up into one column. When they do, quickly jump straight up. But be careful! As the platforms swing left and right, they’ll pick up Dry Bones passengers, making the platforms slightly more crowded. If they do, use your snowballs to freeze them, then Ground-Pound them into oblivion.
This area has several retracting wall segments that can crush Mario if he’s not quick. Wait for the wall segments to begin to pop out, then quickly jump from segment to segment until you reach the end.
