Ice Blaster Machine Strategy - Sonic & Knuckles | AntMag

Defeat Dr. Robotnik's Ice Blaster Machine in Sonic & Knuckles Act 2 by attacking when it's vulnerable after it shoots snowballs.

Defeat Dr. Robotnik's Ice Blaster Machine in Sonic & Knuckles Act 2 by attacking when it's vulnerable after it shoots snowballs.

Defeat Dr. Robotnik's Ice Blaster Machine in Sonic & Knuckles Act 2 by attacking when it's vulnerable after it shoots snowballs.

Defeat Dr. Robotnik's Ice Blaster Machine in Sonic & Knuckles Act 2 by attacking when it's vulnerable after it shoots snowballs.

Defeat Dr. Robotnik's Ice Blaster Machine in Sonic & Knuckles Act 2 by attacking when it's vulnerable after it shoots snowballs.

Walkthrough

1
In Act 2, run down the slope and grab the Insta-Shield.
2
Run through the loop de loops and head across the bridge.
3
Go through the next series of loop de loops, and Spin Dash through the tunnel.
4
Hop across the ice blocks while avoiding the ice blasters.
5
Go past the Starpost and head right.
6
Jump over the Robotnik items; breaking them will cause you to lose all your Rings or a life.
7
Use the purple spring boards to go to the surface.
8
Run through the loop de loops and go past the Starpost.
9
Go through the passageway to reach the boss battle.
10
When the machine encircles itself with snowballs, make sure Sonic/Tails is on the right side of the screen.
11
After a while, the ice balls will fly into the air and drop down shortly afterwards.
12
Attack the machine.
13
If you do not destroy it, wait for it to repeat its moves and attack again.

Tips

Grab the Insta-Shield early in the act for protection.
Be careful to avoid the Robotnik items scattered throughout the level, as breaking them can cost you Rings or a life.
Position yourself correctly on the right side of the screen when the machine uses its snowball attack.