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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Notes and Strategy (12)

Master the Mecha Sonic boss fight in Sonic the Hedgehog 2! Learn strategies for Sonic and Tails, exploit glitches, and defeat this metallic menace.

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Master the Mecha Sonic boss fight in Sonic the Hedgehog 2! Learn strategies for Sonic and Tails, exploit glitches, and defeat this metallic menace.

Alright, let's talk about the Mecha Sonic fight! This guy shows up in the middle of the screen, and you've got a couple of ways to handle him, especially if you're playing as Sonic.

Walkthrough
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    First, you'll need to navigate through the level. Use the teleporter and head left.
  2. 2
    Go past the Starpost and use the spiked swing.
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    Continue upwards and jump across the clouds.
  4. 4
    Head right, past more spiked swings.
  5. 5
    Use another teleporter and approach the tower.
  6. 6
    When you see the birds, hang back for a second and take out the EggRobo that pops up.
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    Go up the bridges and pass the next Starpost.
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    Finally, use the last teleporter. This will drop you into an arena for your showdown with Mecha Sonic.

Boss Battle: Mecha Sonic - 8 Hits

Strategy:

  • When Mecha Sonic appears, your main goal is to hit him directly. As Sonic, the best way to do this is by using his Insta-Shield. You'll notice he's protected by eight spheres, but don't worry about them for now – you can still hit Mecha Sonic and rack up score hits without taking damage.
  • If you're playing as Tails, you can fly up to him and get some hits in.
  • Here's a cool trick: as long as Mecha Sonic stays in the air, you won't get hurt when you attack him. This is actually a glitch that wasn't present in the original Metropolis Zone boss fight!
  • Each time you hit Mecha Sonic, he'll release one of those protective spheres and stay airborne.
  • Important Tip: If you destroy all eight spheres, Mecha Sonic will eventually descend. The best strategy here is to ignore the spheres completely and focus all your attacks on Mecha Sonic himself while he's in the air. This way, you can avoid taking any damage during the fight.

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