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Super Mario 64 Hints
How do I get the 4th star (Express Elevator - Hurry Up!)?
1 of 12: While getting the 3rd star, you passed by this star in the black wire cage.
2 of 12: You need to start off by reducing the water level.
3 of 12: Swim to the bottom of the water and hit the diamond to reduce the water.
4 of 12: Hit the large sandstone block nearby to clear the obstruction.
5 of 12: Use the "!" switch to activate the temporary blocks and climb to the top of the wire cage.
6 of 12: Notice that part of the wood platform inside the cage extends outside the cage.
7 of 12: One side remains the same; the other side is an elevator.
8 of 12: Like the title of the star suggests, you need to ride the elevator.
9 of 12: Ride the left side (as you face the cage) of the wooden platform to the bottom.
10 of 12: You must go quickly in through the opening you cleared before and use wall kicks to get back on the elevator inside the cage.
11 of 12: If you jump off the elevator before you reach the bottom, you can buy a little extra time to get ready for your wall-kick climbing.
12 of 12: The elevator will take you back up to the top of the wire cage, now inside of it, where you can retrieve the star.
