To complete both character Star Lists in Super Mario Galaxy in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, collect 120 Power Stars as Mario, defeat Bowser to unlock Luigi, collect 120 more as Luigi, then complete Grand Finale Galaxy’s 100-Purple-Coin mission with each character. That final mission can be cleared by both, so each character can finish with 121 stars.
How the full star count works
There are two 120-star campaigns, one for Mario and one for Luigi, followed by the Grand Finale Galaxy mission. The final mission is playable with either character, which is why a completed Star List can show 121 stars rather than 120.
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| Milestone | What to do | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mario’s campaign | Collect 120 Power Stars, then defeat Bowser. | Luigi’s campaign unlocks. |
| Luigi’s campaign | Collect 120 Power Stars as Luigi. | Grand Finale Galaxy becomes available. |
| Final mission | Collect 100 Purple Coins in Grand Finale Galaxy as each character. | Each character’s Star List can reach 121. |
The Luigi unlock and final-mission sequence are described in walkthroughs from Nintendo Wire and GameSpot; Nintendo’s manual provides the in-game progress-tracking instructions.
How to track down stars you have missed
Use the Observatory’s Universe Map and Star List rather than trying to reconstruct a checklist from memory. Nintendo’s game manual explains that selecting a galaxy on the Universe Map shows how many Power Stars you have found there, and the map indicates whether that galaxy still has stars to collect.
#1 Best Overall
- Discover (or rediscover) three of Mario’s most memorable adventures all in one package—available on the Nintendo Switch system
- Take these three adventures on the go with the Nintendo Switch system’s handheld or tabletop mode
- Jump into paintings to collect Power Stars and save Princess Peach in the Super Mario 64 game
- Spray away paint-like goop with the help of your water-spouting friend, FLUDD, in the Super Mario Sunshine game
- Travel from planet to planet and power up Rosalina’s Comet Observatory in the Super Mario Galaxy game—motion controls and a two-player Co-Star mode included
- Open the Universe Map from the Comet Observatory and select a galaxy to check its collected-star count.
- Use the map’s completion indication to identify galaxies with outstanding stars.
- Return to those galaxies and clear their available missions, then check the Star List again.
- After reaching 120 as Mario, defeat Bowser if you have not already done so to unlock Luigi.
- Repeat the galaxy clean-up with Luigi until his separate total reaches 120.
- Once Grand Finale Galaxy is available, complete its Star Festival mission by collecting 100 Purple Coins as Mario and as Luigi.
What to expect from the Switch collection
This route applies to the Super Mario Galaxy included in Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Nintendo’s product page describes the collection as including Super Mario Galaxy and notes Joy-Con and optional motion-control play. Nintendo’s support page lists version 1.1.4, released October 28, 2025, as required to play the collection on Nintendo Switch 2: Super Mario 3D All-Stars update information.
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Nintendo says the digital edition is no longer available to purchase in the eShop, though previous purchasers can redownload it. The physical edition was sold through retailers while supplies lasted; current stock may vary. See Nintendo’s product availability information.
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Rank #4
- Super Mario 3D All-Stars - Play three classic games at home or on the go - all in one package!
- Mario Powers Up - Jump into paintings around Princess Peach’s castle to collect Power Stars and stop Bowser.
- Fun in the Sun - Collect Shine Sprites and clean up the beautiful Isle Delfino, which has been covered in goop by Shadow Mario.
- An Out-of-this-world Adventure - Travel from planet to planet on a gravity-defying adventure to stop Bowser from taking over the universe.
- Super Mario Music Player - You can listen to the iconic music of all three games in Super Mario 3D All-Stars any time you like, even with the screen off!
Rank #3
- 3 Games, 1 Star-Studded Collection!
- Discover three of Marios grandest 3D adventures with Super Mario 3D All-Stars on Nintendo Switch!
- Includes Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy
- Optimised for Nintendo Switch with updated HD graphics, Joy-Con controls, as well as a music player featuring the epic soundtracks from all three games!
Rank #2
- Journey through space in two Super Mario adventures, now improved for the Nintendo Switch system!
- Travel the stars with enhanced resolution, improved UI, and additional content
- Learn more about the Lumas from additional Storybook chapters, groove to a bit of additional music
- Get additional Health and fall recovery in Assist Mode
- Join Rosalina and the Lumas to restore the Comet Observatory and rescue Princess Peach in Super Mario Galaxy.
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