Goomba Stomp in Super Mario RPG. The guide covers tips, rewards, and how to get there, so please use this as a reference.
Goomba Stomp Guide and Tips
- No need to hold back on your score
- Aim for consecutive stomps
- Be careful, as Gold Goombas are fast
- The strategy of waiting on one pipe also works
Aim for Consecutive Stomps
When you stomp a Goomba, Mario will jump high again, allowing you to stomp a second one with the same momentum just by adjusting your direction. Doing this can significantly reduce your time and greatly increase your score, so you should generally aim for these consecutive stomps.
Be Careful, as Gold Goombas are Fast
To get a high score, it's important to hit the Gold Goombas, which are worth 3 points. However, Gold Goombas retreat quickly, so the timing is tight. You need to go stomp them as soon as they appear.
Score Summary for Each Monster
| Monster | Score |
|---|---|
| Gold Goomba | +3 points |
| Regular Goomba | +1 point |
| Spiny | -1 point |
The Strategy of Waiting on One Pipe Also Works
There's also a strategy where you stay on one pipe and only jump when a Goomba appears. Since Spinies retreat quickly, you often won't stomp them even if you jump by mistake. This method is heavily luck-based, and you'll need a fair bit of luck to aim for 20 points, so use it if the standard method isn't working for you.
No Need to Hold Back on your Score
In the original game, you received a reward each time you beat your high score by 2 points, so you had to hold back on your score to get lots of rewards. In this remake, it's a target score system, so that's no longer necessary.
Goomba Stomp Rewards
Summary of Rewards from Goomba Stomp
| Target Score | Reward |
|---|---|
| 20 points | Flower Capsule×1 |
| 22 points | Frog Coin×1 |
| 24 points | Frog Coin×1 |
| 26 points | Flower Set×1 |
| 28 points | Frog Coin×1 |
| 30 points | Frog Coin×1 |
*After achieving 30 points, the target score is fixed at 30. It can be achieved any number of times.
Get Rewards by Reaching the Target Score
In Goomba Stomp, a target score is set, and when you exceed that score, you receive a reward and the system switches to the next target score. The initial target score is 20 points.
Flower-type Items at 20 and 26 Points
You get a Flower Capsule for reaching a target score of 20 points, and a Flower Set for 26 points. These are valuable items, so you should definitely aim to get them.
Get a Star Mark on Your Play Log at 30 Points
There are no separate rewards, but if your high score is 30 or more, a ★ mark will be added to the Play Log that appears after clearing the game.
How to Challenge Goomba Stomp
How to Get to the Goomba Stomp Map
| 1. | Enter Pipe Dungeon from the map. |
|---|---|
| 2. | Enter the dungeon and proceed to the area with a row of pipes. |
| 3. | Enter the 5th pipe from the front (2nd from the back). |
1. To Pipe Dungeon from the Map
Goomba Stomp is located inside Pipe Dungeon, so first, let's enter Pipe Dungeon. Pipe Dungeon becomes accessible after clearing Rose Town.
2. Proceed to the Area with a Row of Pipes
After entering the dungeon, pass through the lava area and the area with two pipes, and proceed to the third area where there are many pipes lined up.
3. Enter the Second Pipe from the Back
Once you reach the map with many pipes, enter the 5th pipe from the front (2nd from the back). This will take you to the Goomba Stomp map.
