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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Notes and Strategy (23)

Learn how to defeat the Prison Egg and Laser Machine mini-bosses in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Flying Battery Act 2.

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Learn how to defeat the Prison Egg and Laser Machine mini-bosses in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Flying Battery Act 2.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Act 2, head right and go up the purple cylinder.
  2. 2
    Jump on the springs and proceed past the mines.
  3. 3
    Drop down and go through the purple cylinder.
  4. 4
    Press the switch and go down.
  5. 5
    Head right and press another switch.
  6. 6
    Go down the entire way and head left.
  7. 7
    Go past the Starpost (a checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death)) and press the switch.
  8. 8
    Go up and use the spider (a platforming element) to go across the purple cylinder.
  9. 9
    Run past the mines and press the switch.
  10. 10
    Drop down and go through the purple cylinder.
  11. 11
    Go past the Starpost and press the switch.
  12. 12
    Go right and jump on the flame blaster to undo the cork screw.
  13. 13
    Drop down and go past the Starpost.
  14. 14
    Press the switch and Spin Dash (a special move) to avoid getting crushed.
  15. 15
    Press two more switches and drop down.
  16. 16
    Go right and use the platforms.
  17. 17
    Go past the mines and use the spider.
  18. 18
    Go down and press the switch.
  19. 19
    Go past the Starpost and head left.
  20. 20
    Go up and head through the purple cylinder.
  21. 21
    Use the moving platforms to get to the top to face another Mini-Boss.

Mini-Boss Battle: Prison Egg

When you encounter the machine disguised as a Prison Egg, jump on the plunger to reveal two spiked arms. To destroy this Mini-Boss, you must make it attack itself. Position Knuckles on the plunger and wait for one of the spiked arms to attempt to hit you. When it does, run off the plunger. The machine will be hit by its own arm instead.

Mini-Boss Battle: Laser Machine

There are two Mini-Bosses in the Flying Battery zone. After navigating Act 2, you will encounter the Laser Machine Mini-Boss. The strategy for this fight is to achieve 0 hits.

Tips
  • Pay close attention to the minimap (a small map display on the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) to track your progress and upcoming obstacles.
  • Utilize the Spin Dash move to quickly avoid hazards like crushing machinery.
  • Remember that there are two Mini-Bosses in the Flying Battery zone.

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