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Notes and Strategy (36)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Notes and Strategy (36)

Learn how to defeat Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Strategies for Sonic and Tails, and how to open the Prison Egg.

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Learn how to defeat Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Strategies for Sonic and Tails, and how to open the Prison Egg.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When Robotnik descends, score hits early for an easier Boss Battle.
  2. 2
    Robotnik will flee to the skies.
  3. 3
    If playing as Sonic & Tails or Sonic Alone, Tails will grab Sonic to chase Robotnik. If playing as Tails, he will follow alone.
  4. 4
    If playing as Sonic, attack Robotnik's head while avoiding his drill and thrusters. Tails will grab Sonic if you fall.
  5. 5
    If Sonic gets hit, you will likely lose all your Rings.
  6. 6
    If playing as Tails, use his twirling tails to hit Robotnik. Wait for him to cross the screen before attacking, as this is the best time to strike due to his varied directions.
  7. 7
    If Tails gets hit, you will likely lose all Rings, so time attacks perfectly.
  8. 8
    Like Angel Island Zone, a Prison Egg descends from above.
  9. 9
    Use Tails' twirling tails to hit the Prison Egg's plunger to open it.
  10. 10
    Once opened, Tails will fly Sonic to Carnival Night Zone.
Tips
  • Attack Robotnik's head as Sonic to score hits.
  • Wait for Robotnik to complete his attack pattern before striking as Tails.
  • Time your attacks perfectly when playing as Tails to avoid losing Rings.
  • Use Tails' twirling tails to hit the Prison Egg's plunger.

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