Recommended Team: Cream (Leader) & Amy (Partner)
Twinkle Snow Act 3 is a challenging act with many environmental hazards and enemies. Cream's flight with Cheese is excellent for navigating the slippery ice and avoiding pitfalls. Amy as a partner provides powerful attacks and a high jump, useful for clearing enemies or reaching higher platforms. You'll encounter sections with large, icy spikes that emerge from the ground; time your movements carefully to avoid them. Cream's flight can help you bypass these entirely.
There are several areas with strong updrafts that can carry you upwards. Use Cream's flight to control your ascent and land on desired platforms. Amy's hammer can destroy certain ice blocks that hide pathways or power-ups. Look for a series of moving ice platforms over bottomless pits; these require precise timing and Cream's flight for recovery if you miss a jump. A hidden Special Spring can be found by using Cream's flight to reach a very high, secluded platform near the end of the act. The act concludes with a fast-paced section involving springs and boost pads, leading to the goal ring. Be prepared for quick reflexes.