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Super Mario 64 Hints

How do I get the 1st star (Swimming Beast in the Cavern)?

  • 1 of 9: You need to find the swimming beast.
  • 2 of 9: Take a left at the fork at the beginning of the level.
  • 3 of 9: You have to jump over the large gap.
  • 4 of 9: Follow the arrows down.
  • 5 of 9: You then need to find the elevator and take it down to the bottom.
  • 6 of 9: It's in the center of the checkered squares in the room near the last arrow.
  • 7 of 9: After riding the elevator, go down the path until you find the sea creature.
  • 8 of 9: You need to get on her back and reach her head.
  • 9 of 9: Then, jump from her head to the center island to get the star.