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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Notes and Strategy (44)

Learn how to defeat the Bomber Ship Mini-Boss in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Get tips for dodging missiles and hitting the boss.

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Learn how to defeat the Bomber Ship Mini-Boss in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Get tips for dodging missiles and hitting the boss.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When the Bomber Ship descends, it will fire three missiles. Dodge the first missile, then walk in the opposite direction to avoid the remaining ones.
  2. 2
    Hit the Mini-Boss once during each attack sequence to improve your chances of avoiding its flamethrower.
  3. 3
    Unlike Sonic or Tails, you cannot obtain a Flame Shield before this battle, so be extra cautious.

Act 2 Walkthrough:

  1. Proceed right and break through the tunnel. Walk down the slope and drop down to land on a moving platform.
  2. Grab the Flame Shield nearby and head right, watching out for spikes.
  3. Use the moving platform to pass a Caterkiller Jr.
  4. After the RhinoBot, hop across platforms, being mindful of the spring at the end that will send you back towards the spikes.
  5. When you encounter two moving platforms, defeat the nearby Bloominator and grab the Lightning Shield if you've lost your Flame Shield.
  6. Pass the Starpost and run through the loop de loops.
  7. Climb the tall wall and deal with the Bloominators; your shields will repel their weapons, making them easy to destroy.
  8. Break through a boulder and roll down the tunnel.
  9. Upon emerging, ignore the springs and use the moving platform to continue.
  10. Cross the bridge and break through boulders to find a Starpost.
  11. Go past the Starpost and head right. After another RhinoBot, break through more boulders to reach the Boss.

Boss Battle: EggRobo's Fireball Shooter Machine - 8 Hits

Tips
  • Practicing missile dodging for the Bomber Ship is key to success.
  • Be aware that the Bomber Ship battle is more challenging for Knuckles due to the lack of a Flame Shield.
  • In Act 2, grab the Flame Shield early and be cautious of spikes and the spring near the Caterkiller Jr.
  • If you lose your Flame Shield in Act 2, the Lightning Shield is available near the Starpost.
  • Shields are effective against the Bloominators' weapons in Act 2.

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