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Sonic Adventure

You will now be able to play with Tails.

Learn how to play with Tails in Sonic Adventure. This guide covers the initial steps, boss fights against Egg Hornet and Chaos 4, and obtaining key items like the Light Speed Shoes.

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Learn how to play with Tails in Sonic Adventure. This guide covers the initial steps, boss fights against Egg Hornet and Chaos 4, and obtaining key items like the Light Speed Shoes.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter the hotel, go right out the door, up the stairs, and through the door at the top.
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    Run up the next flight of stairs and enter the train to travel to the Mystic Ruins.
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    Upon exiting the train, head right from Sonic's perspective and up the steps next to the hill.
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    After a confrontation with Eggman, you will battle him in his Egg Hornet mech.
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    Boss: Egg Hornet - Hits to Defeat: 3, Difficulty: Easy. Wait for the Egg Hornet to dig, then hit the cockpit. Ensure you have at least one ring.
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    After the battle, Eggman steals a Chaos Emerald from Tails and feeds it to Chaos 0, revealing his plan to build "Robotnikland".
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    Head up the stairs and grab the crystal in front of Tails' Workshop.
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    Go down the steps and straight to the lake. Enter the cave on the right and place the crystal on the pedestal.
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    Enter the gusts of wind to access the stage, Windy Valley.
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    After beating Windy Valley, return to the train and go back to Station Square.
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    Exit the train station to the Station Area, go left from Sonic's perspective, and follow the road to find an open manhole.
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    Jump down, go straight, and jump onto the ledge to find the Light Speed Shoes.
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    Charge up the Light Speed Dash, use it to follow the path of rings out of the sewers.
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    Return to the hotel and enter the door you haven't accessed yet to reach the Casino area.
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    Run forward, hit the button to reveal a path of rings, and use the Light Speed Dash to follow it. Enter the Casino doors to access the stage, Casinopolis.
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    After obtaining the emerald, Sonic and Tails return to Station Square, where Eggman appears, gasses them, and steals the Chaos Emerald.
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    A cutscene shows a crystal appearing in an alley in the Casino area, across from the train station steps. Collect this crystal.
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    Return to the Mystic Ruins. A cinema scene reveals a cliff exploding, showing another cave. Enter and run into the gust of wind to reach a tunnel.
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    Run forward, and to your right, you'll see a pedestal. Place the crystal on it, then go through the door and up the path to enter the stage, Ice Cap.
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    Upon completing Ice Cap, exit the tunnel and head to the left side of the lake.
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    Knuckles will appear and attack Sonic.
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    Mini-Boss: Knuckles - Hits to Defeat: 3, Difficulty: Easy. Wait for him to stop attacking, then hit him from the back or side.
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    After beating Knuckles, Eggman appears, steals your Chaos Emeralds, and feeds them to Chaos 4.
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    Eggman then unleashes Chaos 4 on Sonic.
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    Boss: Chaos 4 - Hits to Defeat: 5, Difficulty: Easy/Medium. Fight in a lake with lily pads. Jump around, avoid attacks, and hit Chaos 4 when it surfaces. You can stand on water but move to avoid sinking.
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    A large ship, the Egg Carrier, appears. Eggman flies off, and Sonic and Tails decide to pursue him.
Tips
  • Always try to maintain at least one ring during boss battles.
  • The Light Speed Dash is crucial for navigating the sewers and the Casino area.
  • Pay attention to environmental cues, like the digging of the Egg Hornet, to time your attacks.
  • Access to play as Tails.
  • Defeat Egg Hornet, Knuckles, and Chaos 4.
  • Obtain the Light Speed Shoes.
  • Unlock the stages Windy Valley, Casinopolis, and Ice Cap.

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