This Green Star hangs above the first launch star. It's a bit mystifying at first, since it's located so high above the area, but you can sling up to it with the help of the blue stars directly below ...

Make your way to the midway flag just before the long sand slide. Walk towards the screen and you'll see a stream of sand pouring out of the structure beneath your feet. Jump off the edge and slide ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. Following the somewhat underwhelming Super Mario 3D All-Stars back ...