Super Mario: Stardust Moon (Alternate) is an extension/update of the Super Mario: Stardust Moon by Mariocrash, with the original hack being created by Fares242. This edit aims to "fix" many of the bugs, features, and missing features that some players were complaining about in the comment section for the original hack's RHDC page.
The gameplay is as similar with a lot of differences compared to the past versions, though new elements and changes were added in this update to stay true to other hacks from Fares242 which were also updated this year, which includes, Super Mario The Galactic Journey, and Super Mario The Crystal Stars.
Plus, a Green Comet edit has also been created alongside the alternate version, called Super Mario: Stardust Moon Extra - A New Moon, with a total of 70 Moon Crystals.
Contents
- 1 Plot
- 2 Gameplay
- 3 Version Differences
- 4 Courses
- 5 Secret Courses
- 6 Music
Plot[]
A decade ago, Mario has saved Planet Stardust from disaster that Bowser has caused. And now, he has arrived back--not just the planet--but the moon: Stardust Moon.
Peace is disrupted as its inhabitants have told Mario that the Power Orb, a sacred energy source as the main beacon of the planet, has been stolen by Bowser. And him doing it so has made the Orb break into 100 Moon Crystals that have spread out within the areas of Stardust Moon. So Mario's got to face the music one more time and restore the Power Orb from Bowser's grasp.
Gameplay[]
Fall damage has been disabled. If Mario dies in a course, he will not be sent back to the overworld. Instead, he is sent back to the starting area for that course, and all coins will be retained. That also applies when Mario collects a Moon Crystal, but he can exit the course at any moment via a warp pipe or at the entrance he came from.
100 Coin Stars have been disabled in this hack. Furthermore, coin models are no longer in 3D but reverted to 2D Starbit sprites. They also retain their previous color to match their worth.
Version Differences[]
| Original Version | Alternate Version | |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0+ | v2.0 - v2.3 | v2.4 - v2.5 |
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Courses[]
| Area ID | Name | Moon Crystals | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Stardust Valley | 6 | ||
| C2 | Riverside Valley | The Metal Cap course is located inside this level (replaces the former Vanish Cap course in the previous versions). | ||
| C3 | Ruins of Marmadia | 6 | 5 Stars | |
| C4 | Moondust Cave | |||
| C5 | Moonside Beach | |||
| C6 | Snow Frost Land | 6 | 18 Stars | |
| C7 | The Garden Swamp | |||
| C8 | Volcanic Valley | 6 | Key 1 | This course is loosely based on Volcanic Valley from Super Mario The Collapsing World. |
| C9 | Castle of Calamity | |||
| C10 | Mystic Forest | |||
| C11 | Desert Temple Ruins | 6 | 50 Stars | |
| C12 | Deep Water Cove | Not to be confused with course of the same name, this course is very short and straightforward. | ||
| C13 | Stardust Sky Isles | |||
| C14 | Frozen Waste Isles | 6 | 85 Stars | This course is based on Toxic Snow Valley from Super Mario King Bob-omb's Revenge. |
| C15 | Battle Base | This course is based on Super Mario The Crystal Stars's version of the same name. |
Secret Courses[]
| Area ID | Name | Moon Crystals | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC | Lava Chamber | 1 | This course is accessed via a warp pipe in C2. | |
| VC | Sacred Forest | 5 Stars | Both courses are located in the first overworld. | |
| WC | Sky Towers | 18 Stars | ||
| B1 | Bowser's Castle | 30 Stars | ||
| B2 | Bowser's Fortress | 100 Stars |
Music[]
| Used in | Track | Source |
|---|---|---|
| File-select Menu | The Star Festival | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Moon Crystal Select | Course Select | |
| Stardust Moon (Overworld 1/2) | Stardust Fields | Mario & Luigi: SuperStar Saga |
| Stardust Valley | Astro Man | Mega Man 8 |
| Riverside Valley | Henesys Market | MapleStory |
| Ruins of Marmadia | Jungle Relic | Pokémon Ranger |
| Moondust Cave | Underground | Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island |
| Moonside Beach | Gelato Beach | Super Mario Sunshine |
| Snow Frost Land | Candion | Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1995 |
| The Garden Swamp | Eterna Forest | Pokémon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum |
| Volcanic Valley | Mt. Horn | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky |
| Castle of Calamity | Library | Super Castlevania IV |
| Mystic Forest | Santalune Forest | Pokémon X/Y |
| Desert Temple Ruins | Dry Dry Desert Trek | Paper Mario |
| Deep Water Cove | Aquas | Star Fox 64 |
| Stardust Sky Isles | Ancient Dolphin | Trials of Mana |
| Frozen Waste Isles | Frozen | Albert Odyssey 2 |
| Battle Base | Metallic Madness (Past) | Sonic CD [JP/EU] |
| Lava Chamber | Magma Snow Land [original song by Bubby64] | SM64 Blue Star Adventure |
| Sacred Forest | Lost Woods | The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past |
| Sky Towers | Egg Utopia (Act 1) | Sonic Advance 2 |
| Bowser's Barrier (Overworld 3) | The Road Leading to the Secret | Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story |
| Bowser's Castle | Lorule Castle (Part 2) | The Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds |
| Bowser's Fortress | Inside Jabu Jabu's Belly | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |
| Koopa's Forest Race | Stage 2 | M.C. Kids |
| Boss Battle | Megaleg | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Bowser Battle | Rolling Cradle | Trials of Mana |
| Final Bowser Battle | Enemy Encounter | The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask |
| Ending ~ The Power Orb | Song of Unhealing | Majora's Mask: BEN Drowned |
| Power Up | Sky & Sea | Super Mario Sunshine |
| Metal Cap | Delfino Airstrip | |
| You Got A Moon Crystal! | You Got A Power Star! | Super Mario Galaxy |
