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Sonic & Knuckles

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Master Sonic & Knuckles Act 2 with this guide. Learn strategies for the Ice Blaster Machine boss, navigate frozen passages, avoid hazards like Star Pointers and Penguinators, and find hidden Giant Rings.

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Master Sonic & Knuckles Act 2 with this guide. Learn strategies for the Ice Blaster Machine boss, navigate frozen passages, avoid hazards like Star Pointers and Penguinators, and find hidden Giant Rings.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin Act 2 by smashing the frozen spring and using it to jump. Watch out for the patrolling Star Pointer.
  2. 2
    As you pass small stalactites, they will fall; be prepared to dodge.
  3. 3
    Proceed through the loop-de-loop and down the frozen passageway.
  4. 4
    Use the swing lift and head right.
  5. 5
    Navigate another loop-de-loop and break the tunnel beneath it, being mindful of a nearby Star Pointer.
  6. 6
    When you drop down, use the moving platform to reach an underwater spring.
  7. 7
    Jump on the spring and go left to discover a hidden passageway containing a Giant Ring.
  8. 8
    Use the spring to return to the surface.
  9. 9
    Pass the Penguinators and glide across the gap.
  10. 10
    After the ice blasters, use the swing lift and purple spring boards to reach another ice blaster.
  11. 11
    Cross the bridge and use Spin Dash through the loop-de-loops to avoid being crushed by a moving platform.
  12. 12
    Smash open and press the frozen switch. Drop down.
  13. 13
    Go past the Penguinators and run through the loop-de-loop.
  14. 14
    Cross the bridge, avoiding Star Pointers.
  15. 15
    Hop across the dropping platforms, watching out for ice blasters.
  16. 16
    After two Penguinators, use the dropping platform to descend to a spring.
  17. 17
    Find the Giant Ring in the hidden passageway to the right and use the spring to catapult Knuckles upwards.
  18. 18
    Pass the Starpost and jump over the Robotnik Boxes. Breaking these boxes can cause you to lose Rings or a life.
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    Use the purple spring boards to reach the surface.
  20. 20
    Run through the loop-de-loops and pass the Starpost.
  21. 21
    Navigate the passageway, avoiding moving platforms and a Star Pointer.

Boss Battle: EggRobo's Ice Blaster Machine

This boss requires 8 hits to defeat.

Strategy:

  • When the machine encircles itself with snowballs, position Knuckles on the right side of the screen.
  • The snowballs will eventually fly into the air and drop.
  • Due to Knuckles' lower jump height, you will likely only be able to hit the machine 2 times per attack sequence. Be patient and wait for openings.

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