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[[File:Mega Mario2.jpg|thumb|left|Mario after he collects a '''Mega Star''' in ''Super Paper Mario''.]]
[[File:Mega Mario2.jpg|thumb|left|Mario after he collects a '''Mega Star''' in ''Super Paper Mario''.]]
A '''Mega Star''' is a [[Starman]]-like object found in [[Question Block|? Block]]s in the game ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Upon collecting a Mega Star, the player's character is drawn into their 8-bit sprites from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' game, in massive proportions. The background music will also instantly change to a remix of the original Starman theme. While the Mega Star is in effect, the player may smash through blocks, pipes, and enemies, similar to the [[Mega Mushroom]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''.
A '''Mega Star''' is a [[Starman]]-like object found in [[Question Block|? Block]]s in the game ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. Upon collecting a Mega Star, the player's character becomes an enlarged 8-bit sprite from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' game. The background music will also instantly change to a remix of the original Starman theme. While the Mega Star is in effect, the player may smash through blocks, pipes, and enemies, similar to the [[Mega Mushroom]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''.


In [[The Bitlands|Chapter 3-1]], a [[Koopa Troopa]] grabs a Mega Star from a block and becomes its original 8-bit sprite in giant form called [[Mega Koopa]]. The [[Heroes of Light|heroes]] can find another Mega Star nearby and run into the Koopa to destroy it. Although getting the star isn't necessary, the player can still attack the Mega Koopa just as they would a normal enemy by using the heroes' normal attacks, [[Pixl]]s, or attack items such as a [[Fire Burst]].
In [[The Bitlands|Chapter 3-1]], a [[Koopa Troopa]] grabs a Mega Star from a block and becomes its original 8-bit sprite in giant form, known as [[Mega Koopa]]. The [[Heroes of Light|heroes]] can find another Mega Star nearby and run into the Koopa to destroy it. Although getting the star isn't necessary, the player can still attack the Mega Koopa just as they would a normal enemy by using the heroes' normal attacks, [[Pixl]]s, or attack items such as a [[Fire Burst]].


[[Mega Mario]] and Mega Luigi are both short and fast, while Mega Peach and Mega Bowser are both tall and slow.
[[Mega Mario]] and Mega Luigi are both short and fast, while Mega Peach and Mega Bowser are both tall and slow.


Mega Stars also appeared in the [[Flipside Arcade]] game "[[Forget Me Not]]". When found after flipping a card, each Mega Star gives the player points and also temporarily flips all the covered cards over to reveal what each card shows.
Mega Stars also appear in the [[Flipside Arcade]] game "[[Forget Me Not]]". When found after flipping a card, each Mega Star gives the player points and also temporarily flips all the covered cards over to reveal what each card shows.


==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in Other Languages==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*According to [[The InterNed]], the music that plays as a character transforms into their mega version is called "An Unrivaled Battle."
*According to [[The InterNed]], the music that plays as a character transforms into his or her mega version is called "An Unrivaled Battle."
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Revision as of 14:33, October 2, 2011

File:Mega Mario2.jpg
Mario after he collects a Mega Star in Super Paper Mario.

A Mega Star is a Starman-like object found in ? Blocks in the game Super Paper Mario. Upon collecting a Mega Star, the player's character becomes an enlarged 8-bit sprite from the original Super Mario Bros. game. The background music will also instantly change to a remix of the original Starman theme. While the Mega Star is in effect, the player may smash through blocks, pipes, and enemies, similar to the Mega Mushroom in New Super Mario Bros..

In Chapter 3-1, a Koopa Troopa grabs a Mega Star from a block and becomes its original 8-bit sprite in giant form, known as Mega Koopa. The heroes can find another Mega Star nearby and run into the Koopa to destroy it. Although getting the star isn't necessary, the player can still attack the Mega Koopa just as they would a normal enemy by using the heroes' normal attacks, Pixls, or attack items such as a Fire Burst.

Mega Mario and Mega Luigi are both short and fast, while Mega Peach and Mega Bowser are both tall and slow.

Mega Stars also appear in the Flipside Arcade game "Forget Me Not". When found after flipping a card, each Mega Star gives the player points and also temporarily flips all the covered cards over to reveal what each card shows.

Names in Other Languages

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Trivia

  • According to The InterNed, the music that plays as a character transforms into his or her mega version is called "An Unrivaled Battle."


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