Purple Coins in Mario Galaxy: What Are They Really For?
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Super Mario Galaxy 's purple coins represent one of the game's most iconic and challenging collection elements. These glittering coins, scattered across the vastness of space, offer additional challenges reserved for the most determined players. But what are they really for? How can you obtain them efficiently? And most importantly, why are they so crucial to completing your adventure?
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Summary
- What are purple coins?
- Their crucial role in the progression
- Where to find them?
- Strategies to collect them effectively
- Impact on content and difficulty
- Summary table
- FAQ
What are purple coins?
Purple Coins are special items that appeared in Super Mario Galaxy and later in Galaxy 2. Unlike Yellow Coins, they do not grant health or life; they only appear during " Purple Coin " missions after your first defeat of Bowser.
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Their crucial role in the progression
Unlock Power Stars
Each mission requires you to collect 100 purple coins to obtain a Power Star, essential for 100% completion.
Extend lifespan
These challenges encourage careful exploration and test your mastery of gravity mechanics.
Where to find them?
They appear in many galaxies after the first Bowser, often via Luma panels at the observatory.
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Examples of galaxies
- Good Egg Galaxy
- Gusty Garden Galaxy
- Toy Time Galaxy
- Sea Slide Galaxy
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Strategies to collect them effectively
- Observation : study the terrain, use the camera.
- Priority : Choose room groups before the timer.
- Transformations : Bee, Spring, or Ghost Mario depending on the area.
Impact on difficulty
Completing all purple missions unlocks:
- The missing stars for 100%
- Luigi Mode (Revised Challenges)
- The real end of the adventure
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Summary table of purple missions
| Galaxy | Type of challenge | Special feature |
|---|---|---|
| Good Egg | Free exploration | Collection all over the planet |
| Gusty Garden | Directed path | Pieces aligned by gusts of wind |
| Toy Time | Stopwatch | Precise jumps on gears |
| Sea Slide | Free exploration | Circular water circuit |
FAQ
- How many purple coins do you need? 100 per mission to earn the Power Star.
- Are they available from the start? No, only after the first victory against Bowser.
- Necessary to complete the game? For the normal ending, no; for the 100%, yes.
- Can Luigi get them back? Yes, in Luigi mode you can repeat these missions.
- What do you get with all the stars? The final mission and the true ending cutscene.
Conclusion: The essence of the Galaxy Challenge
A true test of skill and perseverance, the purple coins crown the Galaxy experience. Will you rise to the challenge and achieve absolute mastery?
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