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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Notes and Strategy (42)

Learn how to defeat Dr. Robotnik's Laser Shooter Machine in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with our strategy guide. Requires 9 hits.

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Learn how to defeat Dr. Robotnik's Laser Shooter Machine in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with our strategy guide. Requires 9 hits.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When Dr. Robotnik appears, he will jump into his machine, revealing a ledge below.
  2. 2
    Dodge the ball he launches; it can be fired on the floor or into the air. Robotnik's attack pattern is usually north then south, but can change.
  3. 3
    To hit Robotnik:
  4. 4
    Climb onto the ledge and jump to hit him.
  5. 5
    Use Sonic's Insta-Shield (a temporary invincibility shield) to attack without needing the ledge.
  6. 6
    If playing as Tails, fly past Robotnik and hit him from the far right.
  7. 7
    After 9 hits, the machine will explode, and Robotnik will fall into the water.
  8. 8
    Go right and drop into the nearby Eggmobile (a small flying vehicle).
  9. 9
    You will fly east. Knuckles will be waiting on a platform but will fall into the water as the Death Egg is launched.
  10. 10
    You will land on a platform beneath the space station where Robotnik appears on the right side of the screen.
Tips
  • Pay close attention to Robotnik's ball attack pattern, as it can vary.
  • Sonic's Insta-Shield is a useful tool for attacking safely.
  • Tails' ability to fly offers a unique advantage for hitting Robotnik.

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