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Sonic Advance 3

Part 6

Dive into Part 6 of our Sonic Advance 3 guide! Master Knuckles' team-ups with Sonic, Tails, Cream, and Amy, plus essential water controls for Knuckles and Cream.

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Dive into Part 6 of our Sonic Advance 3 guide! Master Knuckles' team-ups with Sonic, Tails, Cream, and Amy, plus essential water controls for Knuckles and Cream.

Alright, let's dive into Part 6 of our Sonic Advance 3 journey! This section is all about mastering those awesome team-up moves and getting comfortable with how our heroes handle themselves in the water. We'll cover Knuckles' unique abilities when paired with different partners, and then switch gears to Cream's basic moves, especially when she's taking a dip.

Knuckles' Team-Up Moves:

Knuckles is a powerhouse, and his moves change depending on who he's teamed up with. Let's break it down:

  • Knuckles/Sonic (Formation: Speed): This team isn't ideal because Sonic takes away Knuckles' signature gliding and wall-climbing abilities. You lose a lot of Knuckles' maneuverability here.
  • Knuckles/Tails (Formation: Power): Don't let the 'Power' label fool you – this is actually the BEST team for flight! Knuckles gets an extra jump before gliding and can still climb walls. Plus, Tails can help you gain even more height. This team is fantastic for exploring and is highly recommended for finding Chao.
  • Knuckles/Cream (Formation: Power): This is a solid team. Knuckles can use his Homing Attack, and you can use Cream's Tag Action for Chao Attacks. However, the Cream/Knuckles team-up is considered even better.
  • Knuckles/Amy (Formation: Power): With Amy, Knuckles loses his normal jump. The trade-off? Amy's Tag Action and the ability to use Knuckles' Drill Claw and Spin Dash up walls. You can't punch normally to break barriers; you'll need the Drill Claw. The Hammer Attack can be used on springs for extra height but won't break barriers.

Knuckles' Special Moves (Team Dependent):

  • Mid-Air Dash Glide (Knuckles/Sonic): Press [A] then [A] again in the air. Knuckles rushes forward and goes into a fast spin upon hitting the ground.
  • Double Mid-Air Glide (Knuckles/Tails): Press [A] then [A] again in the air. Knuckles jumps up, glides sideways with one arm out, losing minimal height. You can change direction by pressing left or right. If you touch a wall, he'll cling to it. Push up or down to climb, or press [A] again to jump off. He can even pull himself up onto ledges.
  • Spiral Upper (Knuckles/Tails): Press [B]. A fiery jumping punch.
  • Homing Attack (Knuckles/Cream): Press [A] then [A] again near an enemy. He'll home in on them. Away from enemies, it's his normal glide.
  • Drill Claw (Knuckles/Amy): Press [A] then [Down + B] while in the air. Knuckles spirals straight down, perfect for breaking tough barriers.
  • Dash Climb (Knuckles/Amy): While climbing, press [Right or Left + Down + A]. Knuckles can rev up and Spin Dash up walls. The longer you hold [A], the more powerful the Spin Dash.
  • Hammer Attack (Knuckles/Amy): Press [B]. Knuckles attacks with his hammer. Use it on springs for extra height.

Knuckles in Water:

  • Floating: Jump into water, and Knuckles will float to the surface. You can move left/right, look up, or sink by pressing down. Press [A] to jump out.
  • Breast Stroke Swimming: Press [A] then [A] again while in water. This is like underwater gliding but without attacking or gaining height. You can cling to and climb underwater walls.

Cream's Basic Moves:

Cream and her Chao, Cheese, are adorable and surprisingly capable!

  • Spin Along Ground: Press [Down] while running to spin and attack enemies.
  • Spin Jump: Press [A] to jump or attack.
  • Spin Dash: Hold [Down + A] then release. This is great for attacking or gaining speed on slopes. The longer you hold [A], the more powerful the Spin Dash.
  • Flying: Tap [A] repeatedly in the air. You can control direction with left/right and gain height. Pressing [B] stops flying and attacks downwards. You can only fly for about 4 seconds before getting tired. You can fly over enemies and then attack with [B].
  • Chao Attack: Press [B] or [A then B]. Cheese attacks enemies or picks up item boxes. This is a powerful move, especially against bosses, but has a short cooldown.

Cream in Water:

  • Life Ring: Jump into water, and Cream floats to the surface with her floatie. You can move left/right, look up, or sink by pressing down. Press [A] to jump out.

Cream/Sonic (Formation: Speed):

This team makes Cream's Chao Attack lose its homing ability, but it's still powerful. It's a good speed team with flight capabilities.

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