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- Marble Garden Zone (2)

Ready to tackle Marble Garden Zone (2) in Sonic & Knuckles? This guide breaks down Act 1, from Spin Dashing through walls to facing the TunnelBot mini-boss. Let's go!

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Ready to tackle Marble Garden Zone (2) in Sonic & Knuckles? This guide breaks down Act 1, from Spin Dashing through walls to facing the TunnelBot mini-boss. Let's go!

Alright, after that watery Hydrocity Zone, we're back on solid ground in Marble Garden Zone (2)! This place is all about using your Spin Dash to reveal hidden paths and platforms. Keep an eye out, because we've got some earthquakes coming our way thanks to the TunnelBot and EggRobo in Acts 1 and 2. We'll be dealing with all sorts of stuff like rising platforms, spinners, rotating bits, pulley lifts, spikes above, arrow machines, spiky chains, and even some sticky mud pits.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    As soon as you land, just run down the slopes and take the drop. You'll see a wall ahead – Spin Dash right through it, then jump over that chained spiked ball. Don't worry about the TunnelBot for now; just let it drill up, then head right. You'll need to Spin Dash again to reveal a bunch of platforms. Hop across these.
  2. 2
    When Knuckles' jump isn't quite high enough to reach the next ledge, glide over to the left and climb up the wall.
  3. 3
    Follow the signs you see, and get ready to Spin Dash once more. Climb up the platforms that appear, then run down the hill. If you have trouble jumping onto the very last platform up here, just climb the wall nearby to get to it. Spin Dash through the next wall, then use the flying spinner to blast through the one after that.
  4. 4
    You'll pass a Starpost – keep going! Run up the hill, head right, and wait for the maize (those moving block things) to go up before you Spin Dash through the wall. You'll see an arrow-shooting machine; hit it three times and it'll drop you down.
  5. 5
    Run down the hills and Spin Dash again to reveal two more platforms. Use the flying spinner to break through the walls ahead. Pass the next Starpost and Spin Dash through the final wall to face off against the Mini-Boss.
Tips
  • The Spin Dash is your best friend in this zone for uncovering hidden paths. Make sure you're using it frequently!
  • Pay attention to the signs; they often point you in the right direction.
  • Don't rush past the arrow-shooting machines; they have a purpose in getting you to the next area.

Boss:

Mini-Boss Battle: TunnelBot - Requires 6 Hits

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