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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Notes and Strategy (35)

Navigate Sonic the Hedgehog 2's Act 2 with this guide. Learn strategies for the TunnelBot, Robotnik encounters, and the Jet Drill Machine boss fight.

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Navigate Sonic the Hedgehog 2's Act 2 with this guide. Learn strategies for the TunnelBot, Robotnik encounters, and the Jet Drill Machine boss fight.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Act 2, when the TunnelBot appears, it will drill up to cause an earthquake. Avoid the falling stalactites. The other debris is harmless. When the TunnelBot reappears, wait for its drills to point upwards before attacking.
  2. 2
    Spin Dash through the initial wall and climb the hills using the pulley lifts.
  3. 3
    Proceed right and Spin Dash through another wall. You will see Robotnik; you can hit him, but it doesn't affect the boss battle.
  4. 4
    Continue right and descend the hills. Spin Dash to reveal two platforms. Drop down and enter the passageway to find a Giant Ring.
  5. 5
    Go up and head right. Use the spinning top to advance. Spin Dash to reveal two platforms.
  6. 6
    Go left and climb the hills via the pulley lifts. Pass the Starpost and follow the directional signs.
  7. 7
    Hit the arrow machine three times to reveal two platforms.
  8. 8
    Head right and Spin Dash to reveal two platforms. Run down the hill.
  9. 9
    Use the flying spinner to break through walls. Proceed right and Spin Dash through another wall.
  10. 10
    Hit the arrow machine three times to drop down.
  11. 11
    Head left and pass the Starpost. Spin Dash to reveal a passageway.
  12. 12
    After encountering Robotnik again, Spin Dash through walls and run down the hills. As the scenery sinks, keep running to avoid being crushed.
  13. 13
    Upon reaching a Starpost, go left and Spin Dash to reveal two platforms. Head right to face the Boss.

Boss Battle:

Dr. Robotnik's Jet Drill Machine requires 8 hits to defeat.

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