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Sonic & Knuckles

Notes and Strategy (15)

Defeat Robotnik's machine using elevators and Spin Dash in Sonic & Knuckles. Learn strategies for the multi-part boss battle.

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Defeat Robotnik's machine using elevators and Spin Dash in Sonic & Knuckles. Learn strategies for the multi-part boss battle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When you appear on the right side of the screen, Robotnik will be behind a wall controlling his machine. You cannot destroy it alone.
  2. 2
    Use the 4 elevators to change the gravity, causing spiked robots to hit the machine.
  3. 3
    If you are on the ceiling, you can Spin Dash to change the position of the spiked robots so their spikes hit the machine. This can be tricky.
  4. 4
    When a spiked robot damages the machine, tiny spikes will be sent around the screen. Enter the elevators to avoid getting hurt by them.
  5. 5
    When the machine explodes, the wall behind Robotnik crumbles, and Sonic chases him.
  6. 6
    You will then fight 3 Bosses one after another, similar to the finale of Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
  7. 7
    If you lose a life from this point, you will start the Boss Battles without any Rings.
  8. 8
    When Robotnik locks himself inside a giant robot, the floor to the left will start to collapse. Run right to avoid falling off the screen.

Boss Battle: Dr. Robotnik's Giant Robot, Part 1 - 18 Hits

Tips
  • Try to make your first play through count, as losing a life before the Boss Battles means starting them with no Rings.
  • Be aware that the floor to the left collapses when Robotnik enters his giant robot.

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