Learn the strategy to defeat Mecha Sonic in Sonic & Knuckles. Use Sonic's Insta-Shield and ignore the protective spheres to win the 8-hit battle.
- 1Use the teleporter and go left.
- 2Head past the Starpost and use the spiked swing.
- 3Go up and jump across the clouds.
- 4Go right and head past the spiked swings.
- 5Use the teleporter and approach the tower.
- 6When you see the birds, wait for a moment and take out the EggRobo that appears.
- 7Go up the bridges and head past the Starpost.
- 8Use the teleporter to transport Sonic to an arena where you have a showdown with Mecha Sonic.
Boss Battle: Mecha Sonic - 8 Hits
When Mecha Sonic appears in the center of the screen, use Sonic's Insta-Shield (a defensive move that creates a temporary shield around Sonic) to hit him. Although eight spheres are protecting Mecha Sonic, you'll still get score hits against him and you won't get hurt. If you are playing as Tails, you can fly up and hit him. As long as Mecha Sonic remains in the air, you won't get hurt if you attack him. This is due to a glitch, which wasn't in the original Metropolis Zone Boss. When you hit Mecha Sonic, he'll release one of the eight spheres and stay in the air. If you destroy the spheres, Mecha Sonic will descend, so it is advised to ignore them and concentrate on hitting him.
- If playing as Tails, flying up to attack Mecha Sonic while he is airborne is a viable strategy.
- Focus your attacks on Mecha Sonic himself and do not waste time destroying the protective spheres.
- Exploit the glitch that keeps Mecha Sonic airborne and damageable without harm to you.
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