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Sometimes after getting a star in Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Nintendo Wii, often after playing as Luigi, I will get a message similar to:

A ghost has appeared in the some galaxy name galaxy!

What does this mean?

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It happens whenever you play through a level as Luigi.

It means you've unlocked the developer time trial ghost -- a translucent Luigi near the start of the level that races to the end when you get near it.

You don't get anything for beating the ghost, however.

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  • It doesn't always race to the end, sometimes, it gives you hints for alternate routes.
    – alexanderpas
    Commented Aug 29, 2010 at 17:06
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    Actually, it always runs to either an alternate route or hidden item.
    – user2974
    Commented Aug 29, 2010 at 18:55
  • Thanks @Powerlord! Now I'm definitely going to go back and look for it! Is there any indication on the map when a ghost has appeared?
    – Josh
    Commented Aug 29, 2010 at 20:54
  • There is some indication when you roll over the level on the map screen, though I can't remember what exactly.
    – Raven Dreamer
    Commented Aug 29, 2010 at 20:59
  • Sometimes the hidden items aren't that useful. As I recall, it runs to a 1-up in Boulder Bowl Galaxy. Although that does show you how to get the Comet Medal if you didn't already have it.
    – user2974
    Commented Aug 29, 2010 at 21:06
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It is a Nintendo staff time for you to race against. It appears if you beat the level as Luigi. It will appear on all levels if you get 9999 coins.

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    Do you have a source for this? Everything I find doesn't have this as a requirement, so I'm inclined to disbelieve it.
    – Frank
    Commented Sep 27, 2017 at 0:14

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