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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

- Hidden Palace Zone

Complete the shortest zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Hidden Palace Zone, and face Knuckles in an 8-hit boss battle.

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Complete the shortest zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Hidden Palace Zone, and face Knuckles in an 8-hit boss battle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head right and ascend the steps.
  2. 2
    If playing as Tails, fly to the top left and right to find all types of Item Boxes.
  3. 3
    Use the teleporter.
  4. 4
    Proceed past the Starpost.
  5. 5
    Continue right to encounter Knuckles for a duel.

Boss Battle: Knuckles the Echidna

  1. You must hit Knuckles 8 times to defeat him.
Tips
  • Hidden Palace Zone is the shortest zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
  • In the Level Select menu, this zone is referred to as Act 4 of the Lava Reef Zone, not by its own name.
  • The purpose of this zone is to reveal Robotnik's true colors to Knuckles.

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