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Learn how to defeat Dr. Robotnik's Ball Launcher Machine in Sonic & Knuckles Act 2. Avoid the glitch and win the boss battle.

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Learn how to defeat Dr. Robotnik's Ball Launcher Machine in Sonic & Knuckles Act 2. Avoid the glitch and win the boss battle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    In Act 2, ride the cup and go right.
  2. 2
    Jump up the spring and go left.
  3. 3
    Go past the Starpost and use the gravelling hooks.
  4. 4
    Hop across the platforms and go past another Starpost.
  5. 5
    Avoid the flame blasters as you drop down.
  6. 6
    Go left and enter the small passageway.
  7. 7
    Destroy the switch and drop down.
  8. 8
    Enter the water and Spin Dash through the wall.
  9. 9
    Go right and head through the pipe.
  10. 10
    Go down the slopes and ride the cup.
  11. 11
    Warning: If you go right instead of riding the cup, you'll trigger a glitch that stops Sonic/Tails from moving, forcing you to wait for a Time Over to continue.
  12. 12
    To avoid this glitch, ride the cup and enter the water.
  13. 13
    Go right and ride the cups.
  14. 14
    On the last cup, you'll be sent flying to the right, so jump off it to avoid this.
  15. 15
    Head past the Starpost and go right to fight the 1st of 2 Boss Battles.

Boss Battle: Dr. Robotnik's Ball Launcher Machine - 8 Hits

Strategy:

  • The machine will copy your movements.
  • Your best bet is to take out the spikes individually.
  • Each spike takes 3 hits to destroy.
  • If you are patient and hit them one at a time, 1 of the 2 spikes will be destroyed soon enough, making the Mini-Boss Battle much easier.
  • If you can hit the machine 3 more times after dealing with the spikes, you'll win.

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