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Rings
Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Rings

Learn how rings protect you in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Collect 50 rings in Special Stages for a Continue, or 100/200 for extra lives.

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Learn how rings protect you in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Collect 50 rings in Special Stages for a Continue, or 100/200 for extra lives.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Collect Rings to gain protection.
  2. 2
    As long as you have at least 1 Ring, you are safe from enemy hits or obstacles.
  3. 3
    If you hit an obstacle or are attacked by a Badnik, Mini-Boss, or Boss, you will lose all your Rings.
  4. 4
    If you have no Rings and are hit by an enemy, you will lose a life.
  5. 5
    In Special and Bonus Stages, collecting 50 Rings earns you a Continue.
  6. 6
    Collecting 100 or 200 Rings grants you an extra life.
Tips
  • Always try to maintain at least one Ring to avoid losing a life from a single hit.
  • Focus on collecting large amounts of Rings in Special and Bonus Stages to earn Continues and extra lives.

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