Navigate Sonic the Hedgehog 3's Act 2 with this detailed walkthrough. Learn strategies for the Bomber Ship mini-boss, EggRobo's Fireball Shooter, and overcoming obstacles like spikes and enemies.
Walkthrough
- 1Proceed right and break through the tunnel.
- 2Walk down the slope and drop down to land on a moving platform.
- 3Grab the Flame Shield and head right, avoiding spikes.
- 4Use the moving platform to pass a Caterkiller Jr.
- 5After the RhinoBot, hop across platforms, being careful of the spring at the end that can send you back towards spikes.
- 6When you encounter two moving platforms, defeat the nearby Bloominator and grab the Lightning Shield if you've lost your current shield.
- 7Pass the Starpost and run through the loop de loops.
- 8Climb the tall wall and deal with the Bloominators; shields will repel their projectiles.
- 9Break through a boulder and roll down the tunnel.
- 10Upon emerging, ignore the springs and use the moving platform to continue.
- 11Cross the bridge and break through boulders to find a Starpost.
- 12Go past the Starpost and head right.
- 13After another RhinoBot, break through more boulders to reach the Boss.
Boss Battle: EggRobo's Fireball Shooter Machine
- Hits: 8
Mini-Boss Strategy (Bomber Ship):
- This battle is significantly harder for Knuckles than for Sonic or Tails.
- When the Bomber Ship descends, it fires three missiles. Dodge the first missile, then walk in the opposite direction to avoid the remaining ones. This requires practice.
- Aim to hit the Mini-Boss once during each attack sequence to better avoid its flamethrower.
- Unlike Sonic/Tails, you cannot obtain a Flame Shield before this fight, so exercise caution.
Tips
- Shields will repel the Bloominators' weapons, making them easy to destroy.
- Be cautious of the spring after the RhinoBot; it can send you back into spikes.
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