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Sonic & Knuckles

Notes and Strategy (42)

Learn how to defeat Dr. Robotnik's Laser Shooter Machine in Sonic & Knuckles, requiring 9 hits and featuring specific attack patterns.

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Learn how to defeat Dr. Robotnik's Laser Shooter Machine in Sonic & Knuckles, requiring 9 hits and featuring specific attack patterns.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When Dr. Robotnik appears, he will jump into his machine, revealing a ledge below.
  2. 2
    Dodge the ball he launches; it can be fired on the floor or into the air. Robotnik's attack pattern is usually north then south, but it may change.
  3. 3
    To hit Robotnik: climb onto the ledge and jump to strike him, use Sonic's Insta-Shield (a defensive ability) to attack without needing the ledge, or if playing as Tails, fly past Robotnik and hit him from the far right.
  4. 4
    After the machine explodes, Robotnik falls into the water. Go right and drop into the nearby Eggmobile.
  5. 5
    Riding the Eggmobile will take you east. Knuckles will be waiting on a platform but falls into the water as the Death Egg is launched.
  6. 6
    You will land on a platform underneath the space station where Robotnik appears on the right side of the screen.
Tips
  • Watch for Robotnik's ball attack, which can be on the floor or in the air.
  • Be aware that Robotnik's attack pattern can change from the usual north and south sequence.
  • Sonic's Insta-Shield provides a way to attack without relying on the ledge.
  • Tails can use his flight ability to attack Robotnik from the right side.

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