As you complete certain tasks throughout the game, you might notice in the File Select screen that your save file will start to display stars above the file number. This star rating is a measurement of your progress throughout the game, both in terms of completing levels, and in terms of collecting everything. You can have a maximum of five stars on your save file, which indicates full completion of the game! The chart below explains what it takes for each star rating.
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Number of Star Ratings |
Unlock Conditions |
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1 |
Complete the game up to World 8. You can skip worlds using the secret Warp Pipes on Worlds 1 and 4. |
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2 |
Collect all Green Stars in the first eight Worlds. |
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3 |
In addition to the requirements for the first two stars, you must complete World Star, World Mushroom, and World Flower. |
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4 |
Collect all stars in the first 11 Worlds of the game. |
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5 |
Including all previous requirements, the following must also be accomplished: Complete all stages in the first 11 Worlds by reaching the top of the Goal Pole, complete every stage with every character, and collect every Green Star and Stamp in the first 11 worlds. The moment you reach World Crown, you’ve earned your five star rating! |