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Learn about Sonic the Hedgehog 3's Hidden Palace Zone, the shortest zone, and how to face Knuckles in a boss battle.

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Learn about Sonic the Hedgehog 3's Hidden Palace Zone, the shortest zone, and how to face Knuckles in a boss battle.

The Hidden Palace Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the shortest zone in the game. Its primary purpose is to reveal Doctor Robotnik's true intentions to Knuckles. When accessed via the Level Select menu, it is referred to as Act 4 of the Lava Reef Zone.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Proceed right and ascend the steps.
  2. 2
    If playing as Tails, you can fly to the top left and right to find every type of Item Box.
  3. 3
    Use the teleporter.
  4. 4
    Pass the Starpost (a type of checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death)).
  5. 5
    Head right to encounter Knuckles.

Boss Battle: Knuckles the Echidna

You must hit Knuckles 8 times to defeat him.

Tips
  • If playing as Tails, explore the upper left and right areas for all Item Boxes.
  • The Hidden Palace Zone is the shortest zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

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