Tall, Tall Mountain is the twelfth world in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS that comprises almost entirely of an enormous mountain, complete with obstacles and enemies. It's dangerous, because a vast majority of the mountain is extremely thin and is on a cliff face. At the top of the mountain, there is a flat surface and railing, complete with a waterfall that will transport you to the bottom of the level.
Just as the painting depicts, Tall, Tall Mountain is surrounded by giant Mushrooms. One of these giant Mushrooms will be of some use, since it will contain a Star, and a Star Point where a Star appears after collecting 8 Red Coins.
Some of the main enemies in the course are Ukiki (expect the one who gives a Star), who will steal Mario's hat, and Fwoosh, who'll attempt to blow it off the mountain. Without his hat, Mario becomes weaker and takes more damage per hit.
Stars[]
Star 1: Scale the Mountain[]
This star is relatively easy to get. As its name suggests, Mario is tasked to go to the top of the mountain. It seems simple enough, but the coarse is riddled with pits, enemies, and several dangerous obstacles. Atop the mountain is the star. This can be done with the owl which can be found in the tree near the beginning.
Star 2: Mystery of the Monkey Cage[]
This is also another easy star to get. Mario must head to the very top of the mountain where he must catch an Ukiki. After Mario grabs the, the Ukiki will take Mario to the Star that is being held in the cage. Mario must follow the monkey a little ways back down the mountain to earn this Star. In the DS version it is easier to do with Yoshi, as he has the move 'Eat' which he can use to catch Ukiki. In the DS version, this can also be done much easier. Instead of climbing the mountain, the heroes can fly with the owl, and do the ground pound while falling.
Star 3: Scary 'Shrooms, Red Coins[]
Another Red Coin hunting mission. Mario must hop around the mushroom orchard and grab the red coins that are laying about. Some of them are on nearly out-of-reach mushroom where he should be careful not to fall off. The last four Red Coins are behind the Monty Mole holes. Mario must jump on the ledges and grab the Red Coins. The Star would appear on one of these mushrooms which Mario must safely get. The Mushroom the Star appears on is in front of the Monty Mole holes. In the DS version, it is safe to do this mission with Yoshi, as he can do the Flutter Jump.
Star 4: Mysterious Mountainside[]
Make your way over to where the Fwoosh is, but go to where the line of coins are, and find the secret entrance to the slide. On your way down, make sure you take the path to your left, or you'll hit a dead end. After sliding down, you'll find a hole that will drop you into a cage, and the star is being there. The owl can also be used to go higher and do a shortcut where the Mountainside is.
In the original, the slide could be skipped by falling down to where the niche is and obtaining the Star. In the DS remake, the niche is enclosed by a mesh cage preventing this. However, Luigi can use a power flower to turn invisible and somersault to the cage and still skip the slide in the DS version.
Star 5: Breathtaking View from Bridge (N64)/ Star 7: Breathtaking View from the Bridge (DS)[]
Mario must head back to the very top of the mountain like he did in the second mission. However, he must go the right way until he sees a waterfall with a little ledge near it. He must Wall Kick safely down to get to the Star. Mario can also press the nearby ! Switch to make a block appear as a stepping stone to reach the waterfall ledge.
In the DS remake, the Star requires Wario as it is now enclosed in a Black Box which only Wario can break. There is also a bridge against the ledge making reaching the ledge heaps easier. This is easier to do with the owl.
Star 6 (N64) Star 5 (DS): Blast to the Lonely Mushroom[]
This star can be a little tricky to get. First, Mario must talk to the pink Bob-omb in order to activate the cannon. Next, he must then jump back to the mushroom where get got the star from in the third mission. Mario then must take a secret path that leads to the cannon and launch himself at the star, alternatively, Mario can use the Fly Guy halfway up the mountain to reach the Star. In the DS version, Luigi can somersault to the mushroom Star or the easier way to reach the Star is the Owl in the tree near the beginning. Alternatively, Mario can use the Wing Cap to reach the Mushroom with the Star.
Star 6: 5 Secrets of the Mountainside (DS)[]
Once more, make your way up to the top of the mountain (either by climbing the mountain or via the Owl), except now, there should be a red ? Block. Smashing that as Mario will give you a wing cap, allowing you to fly around the mountain. There should a be five rings of coins, with a single coin in the middle of each one. Collect the five middle coins in order to gain this star. The star should spawn near the ? Box you got the Power Flower from. This can be done with the owl too.
Enemies Encountered[]
Trivia[]
- As its name suggests Tall, Tall Mountain is one of the tallest courses in the game, perhaps surpassed only by Tick Tock Clock.
- This course also has one of the hardest Red Coin stars to obtain.
- It may be named after Tal Tal Heights from The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.
