Balloon
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Balloon is an ability in Densetsu no Starfy and Densetsu no Starfy 2. It looks like a hot air balloon. When using it, Starfy holds on to the rope. It is taught to Starfy by Mekani-jiisan in both games. In Densetsu no Stafy 2, Mekani-jiisan is found in World 2-3. It can be upgraded by meeting Mekani-jiisan again in the same location after defeating Ogura.
Controls
Use the control pad to move. Press the A button repeatedly to make it go higher. The balloon will fall A button is not pressed. If it collides with spikes or an enemy Starfy will panic and restart from the last room he was in.
Upgraded version
It can be upgraded in Densetsu no Stafy 2. With the upgrade it looks more like a mini blimp. Starfy will be able to move faster by using the B button.
Trivia
- This ability, along with Kigurumi, are the only transformation abilities that appear in more than one game with the same name.