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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Access Black Screen

Learn how to access the black screen in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by finishing the Doomsday/Death Egg Zone with Debug Mode.

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Learn how to access the black screen in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by finishing the Doomsday/Death Egg Zone with Debug Mode.

  • Play as Sonic or Tails.
  • Activate Debug Mode.
  • Finish The Doomsday Zone or Death Egg Zone.
  • Collect all 7 Super Emeralds (for an extra scene).
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    As Sonic or Tails, activate Debug Mode (a special mode that allows you to place objects and change the level).
  2. 2
    Progress through and complete The Doomsday Zone or Death Egg Zone.
  3. 3
    If you have collected all 7 Super Emeralds, an extra scene will play after the credits.
  4. 4
    When using Debug Mode, Sonic and Tails will move left and arrive at the location where Angel Island's Mini-Boss set fire to the level.
  5. 5
    This event causes the screen to turn black.
Tips
  • Collecting all 7 Super Emeralds unlocks an additional cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically).

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