And it's really nothing like it at all. Besides the open world environment, you will also have full control of your camera, like. Instead of green stars, you'll hunt down Cat Shines that light up the headlights and unlock Giga Bells so you can fight Giga Bowser. Or, did I forget to mention, a huge Bowser periodically spawns in the lake and detonates the level with fireballs. This game is so existing, let's just focus on the familiar stuff - collecting stuff on each level.
Scamper Shores | Fort Flaptrap | Leaping island
Scamper Shores 100% Achievement Guide | All cats and cat parts
Cat Piece # 1: Pass the first two enemies, climb on the vertical lattice which turns with Cat Mario upwards and jump left into the suspended wooden interior which leads to a secret room.
Chat Shine # 1: At the back of the first island, on the other side under the tower with spinning parts, there is a lower beach where you will find the Bowser blocks. These can only be destroyed by Bowser's Fire Blast! Wait for Bowser to reappear, then hide until his fire destroys the blocks, freeing him.
Cat Piece # 2: At the second rotating trellis, climb on it with Cat Mario to reach the upper room!
Cat Piece # 3: On the first island, before reaching the small tower with spinning coins, you will meet three cats! Check to the left of the cats and smash the crates. There is a small lower area with the room.
Cat Piece # 4: Under the island - go down to the beach, then use Cat Mario to climb the rocky pillar that holds the island from below. There is a rotating trellis blocking an alcove with the room.
Cat Piece # 5: Near the lighthouse there are three large rotating trellises that you can climb with Cat Mario. The room is between second / third!
Chat Shine # 2: Collect the 5 cat coins to gain shine!
Chat Shine # 3: At the end of the level. You can not miss it.
Chat Shine # 4: After beating the level, an evil Fury Luigi will appear! Hunt him and deplete his HP meter to gain a shard. To make this easier, target Goo Luigi with Bowser Jr. to attack or have a friend help you.
Chat Shine # 5: Come back after collecting the previous 4 brilliants and there is a cage near the entrance. The key is located to the right of the lighthouse, on the ledge going down the two ramps. Bring it back to the cage without touching the water to collect that shard.