Recommended Team: Sonic (Leader) & Amy (Partner)
Act 3 is a more challenging act, featuring more complex platforming and enemy placements. The level design incorporates more intricate loops and corkscrews. Amy's Tag Action, a powerful hammer swing, can clear multiple enemies in a line, which is very useful in crowded sections. There are several areas where you need to use springs to launch yourself across large gaps; timing your jumps and potentially using Amy's high jump (by holding A) can help you clear these.
You'll encounter sections with conveyor belts that either speed you up or slow you down. Use these to your advantage, or counter their effects with careful movement. Look for a series of destructible blocks near a large vertical shaft; Amy's hammer can easily clear these, revealing a shortcut or a bonus area. The act culminates in a series of fast-paced sections with multiple springs and boost pads, leading directly to the goal. Maintain your speed and use your partner's abilities to keep momentum. This act is a good test of your ability to adapt to varying speeds and platforming challenges.