Investigate the Palmtree Panic Hoax and get reader-submitted tips for A rankings on bosses in Sonic Heroes.
Hoax: Palmtree Panic
A reader shared a supposed discovery of Palmtree Panic from Sonic CD appearing in Sonic Heroes, accessible via Team Rose and specific Action Replay (AR) codes. The claim suggests the game loads the level for about 5 seconds before locking, possibly indicating a cut unlockable. However, the provided AR codes (F5VE-B2FJ-169G8, Q354-82AQ-4NYNG, HPJY-XQZF-RPR4F, AQ15-21TE-Y2A1B, 4WZN-XPD2-12WX5, 4PPC-PV7F-G5TM2, 94HV-JV8M-WMMGM, PU70-WJMT-G6QUT, J7DM-0JUD-MQ2YG, C77F-VF1F-M5HA4) were found to be invalid when entered into an AR, making the hoax highly likely to be fake.
Reader Info & Boss Tips:
Robot Storm - Team Chaotix: To defeat the flying robots using the cannon more easily and achieve an A ranking, use Charmy. Jump onto the grind rail, then jump closer and continue flying in place while attacking. Charmy should be at level 3, which is achievable with the power-ups available up to that point. This method clears the enemies in seconds.
Egg Albatross - Any Team: When attacking with homing attacks, ensure all three team members attack simultaneously to reduce the boss's energy faster. In its final form, attack from below rather than above. Run under the albatross and jump to hit its weakest and most exposed spot, likely its belly or neck.
Egg Emperor - Any Team: While on the main platform, the flying character is very effective against Eggman. For the Sonic team, Knuckles is useful; for the Dark team, Omega is useful. For Big and Vector, it can be tricky as they might jump when attacking if too close. Using Charmy (from the Chaotix team) or Cream (from the Rose team) can help achieve an A ranking quickly. Their attacks hit Eggman and leave him open for follow-up attacks after taking out the surrounding cannons. This strategy is assumed to work with Tails and Rouge as well.
Metal Madness: The strategy involves using a character whose attack color is the opposite of the color of Metal Sonic's orb. The source text cuts off before fully explaining this mechanic.
- Always ensure your team members are at their highest possible level for boss fights.
- Coordinate attacks with your entire team for maximum damage output.
- Pay attention to the boss's weak points, which are often exposed during specific attack patterns or forms.
- Reader submissions for new tips or corrections are welcomed via email to jasonkhowell@mailpanda.com.
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