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Table of Contents
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[INTRO] Introduction
[WALKT] Walkthrough
[ENEMY] Enemy List
[QUEST] Frequently Asked Questions
[VERSN] Version History
[COPYR] Copyright
[CONTC] Contact Information
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Introduction [INTRO]
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It's-a me, Mario! Here begins my guide for the final BS Super Mario USA title.
BS Super Mario USA 4 is one of the very few Mario games that don't have
walkthroughs on GameFAQs. The reason for this is the game's obscurity. BS Super
Mario USA 4 was made for a special attachment for the Super NES - the Bandai
Satellaview. The Bandai Satellaview (often BS for short) was released in 1995 -
but only in Japan. For a monthly fee, you could use this peripheral to connect
to a special TV station via satellite, where you could download special games
and watch special Nintendo-related programming. Because of this, emulation is
almost certainly the only way you can play this game today (and not all
emulators will run this game properly).
The four BS Super Mario USA titles are all based on the Super Mario All-Stars
version of Super Mario Bros. 2 (Super Mario USA is the Japanese name for SMB
2). However, there are some differences. Most noticeably, each BS Super Mario
USA game includes just one world - in this game, World 5 (the others are SM USA
1/World 1, SM USA 2/World 2, and SM USA 3/World 4). Another is that you can
only play using Mario. The inability to use Luigi and the Princess makes
certain spots harder. Also, the game keeps track of points and adds 10
collectible Mario Statues, which makes the game a little more like Super Mario
Advance 1. A Level Select screen allows you to play any level you've completed,
there's no save function, and the Slot Machine is gone. Lastly, there doesn't
seem to be any music (only sound effects). Otherwise, the levels are identical
to the All-Stars version.
Note: All of my guides for the BS Super Mario USA games are fully self-
contained, increasing redundancy but greatly increasing clarity and ease of
use. This guide only contains information pertaining to BS Super Mario USA 4.
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Walkthrough [WALKT]
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************************************* 5-1 *************************************
The level begins with a Mario Statue in plain sight. However, an Ostro is
riding towards you. Either pick it up just as Ostro is about to hit you, or
pick up the Shy-Guy riding Ostro and throw it at Ostro to beat it. These
statues, which can only be collected once, fully refill your energy and give
you a 1-Up. There's a tricky Panser ahead. You may want to use the Shy-Guy to
get rid of it. Then drop down to the lower level and jump across the ledges.
Press Up to enter the door.
Some people think this level is hardest in the game - and you'll see why! Being
forced to use Mario makes it significantly harder as well. First pick up the
second sprout from the left for a Magic Potion. Enter Subspace near the main
door to find a Mario Statue. Head right, jumping from log to log as they fall.
It's not easy! To cross the next gap, carefully jump from Trouter to Trouter.
Jump from the log to the platform, then cross another gap with three Trouters.
Try to land on the top platform. Pick the left sprout for a welcome 1-Up, then
grab the other one for a Magic Potion. Drop it on the platform to the right and
enter Subspace for a Mushroom. Afterwards, cross one more gap with the falling
logs. Try to land on the top of the screen to reach a Mario Statue. Afterwards,
jump over and pick up the right-hand Mushroom Block. You'll drop down to the
sprouts. Pick up the left sprout for a potion, then enter Subspace for a
Mushroom. You'll want the extra energy before battling this tough Birdo. Enter
the door to fight her.
This is a green Birdo; she only spits fireballs. To score a hit, you'll have to
pelt her with three Mushroom Blocks. It can be dangerous retrieving the
Mushroom Block between hits; either wait for a break in the fire, or pick up
the block just as a fireball is about to hit you - you'll be safe if you do it
just right. After three hits, grab the crystal and enter the Masked Gate.
Mario Statue Summary:
1. Found at the very start of the level. Either pick it up just as Ostro is
about to hit you, or grab the Shy-Guy riding Ostro and throw it at Ostro to
beat it.
2. At the start of the main part of the level, pick up the second sprout from
the left to find a Magic Potion. Drop it near the door to find a Mario Statue
in Subspace.
3. On the final waterfall, jump across the logs onto the platform that runs to
the top of the screen. From here, just pick up the Mario Statue.
************************************* 5-2 *************************************
Ascend the ladder and get ready for a welcome relief, as 5-2 is significantly
easier than both 5-1 and 5-3. Head right to a series of Hoopsters. It's best to
jump on one and then jump over the rest, although you may want to carry one to
vanquish the Ostro ahead or the next group of Hoopsters. Use the Squat Jump to
get up there. Press Down while standing on the jar to enter. Pick up the sprout
for a bomb (just like the Gorons' Bomb Flowers in Zelda games) and drop it on
the cracked floor. After the bomb explodes, pick up the right-hand sprout for a
Magic Potion. Carry it out of the jar and drop it outside. Enter Subspace and
collect a few coins and a Mushroom. Get ANOTHER Magic Potion from inside the
jar, then tote it to the hill at the start of the level. Enter Subspace for a
Mario Statue. Make your way back to the jar and head right. Jump the Porcupos
and the Ostro, then begin the jumping section. Carefully jump from Hoopster to
Hoopster, being careful not to fall into the pit. Also watch out for the
Panser. At the end of this stretch, dodge the speedy Ninjis and the Ostro. Grab
the easy-to-see Mario Statue below the vine, then start climbing.
Keep ascending the vines. That's what you do here. Avoid the Snifits' bullets.
If a Hoopster is about to collide with you, just change to the adjacent vine.
At the end, enter the door and prepare to challenge one of the most unusual
areas in the game.
First, pick up the POW block and you'll enter free fall. Go one block length
right and you'll fall on the Mario Statue. You'll probably lose a bit of energy
from the spikes if you take the statue, though. From here, keep falling,
steering Mario to avoid the spikes. At the end, stay right to avoid falling
into the water at the bottom. Enter the door and face Birdo.
This Birdo is red, meaning she spits both eggs and flames. You can throw the
eggs or even the Trouter at her; either works. Be careful not to fall off the
bridge. After three hits, take your crystal and enter the now-open Masked Gate.
Mario Statue Summary:
1. Enter the jar early in the level and bomb the floor. Take the Magic Potion
and exit the jar. Carry your potion to the hill at the start of the level and
enter Subspace for a Mario Statue.
2. Just before you climb the vine at the end of the first part of the level,
grab the Mario Statue. It's very hard to miss.
3. In the section where you're falling, take the POW block and drop straight
down. Go one block length right and you'll fall on the Mario Statue. You'll
probably lose a bit of energy from the spikes, though.
************************************* 5-3 *************************************
This is another one of the most difficult levels in the game. However, while 5-
1 was hard but short, 5-3 is hard and extremely lengthy. First climb the ladder
leading to the main part of the level. This part is tough. Endless Albatosses
are flying from both directions at top speed, and they're trying to drop Bob-
Ombs on you. If you want a Mario Statue, stand on one of the Bob-Ombs and squat
jump to the high ledge. Otherwise, pick up the leftmost sprout on the ground
level for a Magic Potion. Hurry right past the carnage, picking up some
cherries if possible. Drop the potion in the patch of sprouts, where you'll
find an almost-mandatory Mushroom in Subspace (life's tough without it).
There's another Potion in the sprouts, too, should you need one. Keep going
right until you reach some Bob-Ombs and a flimsy-looking wall. To break it,
pick up a Bob-Omb and throw it at the wall right before the explosion occurs.
Then squat jump onto the high ledge, pick the middle sprout for a Magic Potion,
and drop it near the wall you just broke. Enter Subspace for a much-needed
Mushroom. Head right, drop down to the ground near the Bob-Ombs, and go left to
the ladder that takes you to Part Two.
Whatever you do, don't move the Mushroom Block; if you do, an endless stream of
Bob-Ombs will start pouring out (they can open the cracked floor, but there's
nothing good on the bottom level). Instead, head left, jumping over any Bob-
Ombs you meet. There's a Panser blocking the way; use a Bob-Omb or a vegetable
to get rid of it. After beating it, enter the door leading inside the tree (I'm
not making this up).
First make your way to the bottom of the tree. Keep grabbing the Mushroom
Blocks that block your way. These can be used to defeat the Sparks and block
the pots that produce those endless streams of Shy-Guys (you'll be glad you
did). When you reach the bottom, pick up the ultra-simple Mario Statue. Now
start jumping up the platforms on the left side of the tree (I really hope you
stopped up those pots). Wait for the Bob-Ombs to explode, then resume your
advance up the platforms. Soon you'll come to a pair of Mushroom Blocks; pick
one up. Crouch jump to the next platform. Things are tricky here because of the
blue Panser. This is just like a normal Panser, but it chases after you. The
screen wraps around here, so just keep changing sides, trying to lure the
Panser off the edge. If it gets too close, use your Mushroom Block. Keep
heading up the platforms, using the same plan for the second blue Panser.
Afterwards, proceed carefully up the platforms and enter the door.
You're now high up in the lofty treetops. Head right and jump on the Pidgit's
magic carpet. Throw Pidgit off, then take the carpet to the right. If your
carpet starts to flash, either jump for the ledge or land on the other Pidgit.
After the magic carpet ride (sounds like a good name for a rock song, doesn't
it?), squat jump onto the cloud with the Mario Statue, but watch out for the
Beezos. The Shy-Guys can also be a little tricky. At the end of this stretch,
defeat the red Birdo by throwing back three eggs, but watch out for the
fireballs she randomly shoots. Also try to exercise some degree of caution so
you don't fall off the edge. When you win, grab the crystal, enter the Masked
Gate, and fight Clawgrip.
Clawgrip is a giant crab who tosses rocks at you. When he throws a low rock
(the higher ones are tougher), jump on the rock, pick it up, and heave it at
Clawgrip. Repeat four more times and you'll win. Be careful not to fall into
either of the pits. When you win, take the Mario Statue that drops down, then
enter the door, returning you to the Level Select screen.
Mario Statue Summary:
1. At the very start of the level, there's a Mario Statue on a high ledge.
However, it's too high to reach via squat jump. Instead, let an Albatoss drop a
Bob-Omb near you, and squat jump while standing on it.
2. This is located at the bottom of the tree section. It's really hard to miss.
3. This is soon after the magic carpet ride near the end. Simply squat jump
onto the cloud that holds the Mario Statue.
4. Defeat Clawgrip.
************************************* Wart ************************************
To fight Wart, find any place with a jar and drop a Magic Potion near it
(there's a jar with a potion inside in 5-2, or you can use the high jar at the
start of 5-3). In Subspace, press Down on the Control Pad while standing on the
jar to enter Wart's room. You can do this at any time; it's not necessary to
have completed all three levels or to have found all 10 Mario Statues. In the
regular Super Mario Bros. 2, Wart was the final boss. He's really not all that
tough. When the vegetable-making machine shoots out a vegetable, throw it into
Wart's mouth just before he starts spitting the bubbles. These bubbles aren't
too difficult to avoid. Six vegetables in Wart's mouth will end the fight.
Enter the door that appears to return to the Level Select screen.
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Enemy List [ENEMY]
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Note: I don't include Super Mario Bros. 2 enemies that don't appear in this
world. I refer to Shy-Guys by their Super NES colors (they had different colors
in the old NES version).
Albatoss
Found: 5-3
Albatoss is a big red bird that tries to drop Bob-Ombs on Mario's head. The
kind of Albatoss found in 5-3 is particularly fast.
Beezo (Red)
Found: 5-2
The less aggressive red Beezo flies in a straight line. They can be dangerous
in large quantities, but the handful of red Beezos found in World 5 are
completely harmless.
Beezo (Yellow)
Found: 5-3
Beezo swoops down from the sky, trying to poke a plumber with his sharp
trident. These can knock you off a platform, so be careful.
Birdo
Found: 5-1, 5-2, 5-3
Birdo is the boss of most levels in Super Mario Bros. 2. She isn't too tough
to beat - pick up one of the eggs she spits at you and throw it back at her.
The red Birdo, who randomly spits fireballs in addition to eggs, is marginally
tougher than the eggs-only pink Birdo. Tougher still is the green Birdo, who
only spits fireballs and must be defeated with the aid of Mushroom Blocks.
Remember: Birdo is not Ostro, as the credits mistakenly say. She is also not a
guy who thinks he's a girl, as some of the first strategy guides stated.
Bob-Omb
Found: 5-1, 5-2, 5-3
This classic explosive of the Mario series will blow up in a few seconds, so
watch out. However, you can throw it at enemies if you're quick. Some Bob-Ombs
hide under sprouts in the ground and explode particularly quickly; these appear
in all levels of World 5, while the more normal walking Bob-Ombs are exclusive
to 5-3.
Clawgrip
Found: 5-3
The slightly intimidating crab, Clawgrip, is the boss of World 5. He throws
rocks at Mario, but it's not too difficult to pick them up and throw them back
at him.
Hoopster
Found: 5-2
Some vines are patrolled by Hoopsters, who keep climbing and going back down.
These beetle-like enemies aren't usually too dangerous, and sometimes they're
downright helpful.
Ninji (1)
Found: 5-2
This more aggressive form of Ninji is one of the fastest enemies in the game.
He'll try to jump at you, but it's not too tough to go over (or sometimes
under) this guy.
Ostro
Found: 5-1, 5-2
Giddyup, pardner! Shy-Guys enjoy riding this rare ostrich, who has sometimes
been confused with Birdo. Ostro isn't very dangerous, but remember that
attacking it usually defeats only the Ostro or the Shy-Guy - seldom both.
Panser (Blue)
Found: 5-3
This rare form of Panser shoots fireballs to its sides, but it also chases
after heroes. Bash it with a Mushroom Block if you can't lure it off a cliff.
Panser (Green)
Found: 5-2
This rarer hue of the psychotic plant endlessly shoots fireballs straight up
into the air. Thoroughly stomp-proof.
Panser (Red)
Found: 5-1, 5-3
The most common flavor of Panser spits fireballs to each of its sides, but
you'll be safe if you stand directly under it. Don't touch the plant or its
flames.
Pidgit
Found: 5-3
One of the rarer enemies in the game, Pidgit rides a magic carpet and
occasionally swoops down at you. That's your cue to jump on, hijack Pidgit, and
use the carpet yourself. But be quick - the carpet disappears after a short
while.
Porcupo
Found: 5-2
This slow-moving porcupine should not be touched! Just jump over it.
Shy-Guy (Blue)
Found: 5-3
This weak enemy walks back and forth along ledges like a sentry. It's slow and
not particularly dangerous. You might want to pick it up and toss it at some
other bad guy.
Shy-Guy (Red)
Found: 5-2, 5-3
The braver red Shy-Guys charge straight forward, but they too are easy to deal
with.
Snifit (Blue)
Found: 5-3
This form of Snifit walks back and forth along ledges, occasionally spitting a
bullet at Mario.
Snifit (Gray)
Found: 5-2
Shy-Guy's more violent relative spits bullets at you, jumping periodically. You
can still pick up Snifits and throw them at enemies.
Spark
Found: 5-3
This enemy circles around platforms and will give you a shock if you touch it!
Trouter
Found: 5-1
This fish flies out of certain bodies of water, but Trouter is one of the least
dangerous enemies in the game.
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Frequently Asked Questions [QUEST]
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Q: What are the controls for the game?
A: As with most Mario games, the controls are easy, fun, and intuitive:
Move: Control Pad Left/Right
Jump: B or A
Accelerate: Y or X
Enter doors/climb vines and ladders: Control Pad Up
Enter jars/descend vines and ladders: Control Pad Down
Pause game: START
Hold Down on the Control Pad to charge up your Squat Jump. When Mario starts to
flash, you'll be able to jump higher than usual.
At the start of the game, you can press SELECT to change from control Type A to
Type B. The only difference with Type B is that the A button is the only jump
Button (B is used for running in Type B).
Note that on the pause menu, selecting the first option resumes the game, while
the second option returns you to the Level Select screen.
Q: How do I know which Mario Statues I've collected?
A: Press the SELECT button on the Level Select screen to view your statues and
statistics. You can also press START to view the current score and statues list
(the O's are statues you've found; the X's haven't been collected yet). The
statues are displayed in the order they appear in the level; for example, if 1
and 3 are filled in, you know that you missed the second statue of the
specified level.
Q: Do I lose my points and collected Mario Statues if I run out of lives?
A: No.
Q: What is the significance of those icons that appear in the corners of the
screen?
A: I'm really not sure. They may have meant something if you had played on a
real Bandai Satellaview in Japan.
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Version History [VERSN]
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Date | Version | Size |
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5-20-08 | 0.3 | 17KB | Completed 5-1.
5-21-08 | 1.0 | 25KB | Completed 5-2 and 5-3. Proofread guide.
3- 3-09 | 1.1 | 26KB | Made some small adjustments.
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Copyright [COPYR]
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