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Giant Ring #1 (24)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Giant Ring #1 (24)

Your guide to finding Giant Ring #1 in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Learn the exact path, including hidden passages and tricky jumps, to collect this important item.

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Your guide to finding Giant Ring #1 in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Learn the exact path, including hidden passages and tricky jumps, to collect this important item.

Alright, let's snag that first Giant Ring! This one's in Emerald Hill Zone, Act 2. It's not too far in, but there are a couple of tricky spots to watch out for.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by heading right and going down the slope. You'll pass some bumpers, so just keep moving forward until you enter the water.
  2. 2
    Once you're in the water, you'll see two rotating drums. Go past them and then head right. You need to climb up the eastern wall.
  3. 3
    At the top, you'll see some walls you can break. Go through them and hit the speed boosts to zoom ahead.
  4. 4
    After the speed boosts, you'll see a slope. Use your Spin Dash to get up it, then carefully glide across the bumpers.
  5. 5
    You'll land on a moving drum; climb up the wall from there. On the platform nearby, grab the Lightning Shield – it'll help you out! Then, head right.
  6. 6
    You'll encounter more bumpers. Glide past them and grab onto the edge of the next platform. You *can* use the moving drums to get up there, but it's way trickier, so stick to grabbing the ledge if you can.
  7. 7
    Use the cannon to launch yourself to the right. Be careful of the spikes on the wall's edge as you fly over!
  8. 8
    Keep going past the bumpers and you'll reach the Starpost.
  9. 9
    After the Starpost, you'll be on an anti-gravity platform. Head up the slope and look for a hidden passageway. Go through it!
  10. 10
    Now, you'll be running through some speed boosts. Here's a crucial part: Hold Left on your D-pad. This stops you from automatically entering the next area.
  11. 11
    If you stopped running, you should see a high slope. You'll need to glide repeatedly to make your way up it.
  12. 12
    Once you're at the top, run through the speed boosts. When you drop down, you'll descend into a room. This is where the Giant Ring is!
  13. 13
    To make sure you grab it, Hold Left as you jump through.
Tips
  • The Lightning Shield is super helpful for the upcoming sections with lots of spikes and bumpers. Make sure you grab it!
  • Remember to hold Left when you stop at the speed boosts after the hidden passageway. If you miss this, you'll have to backtrack a bit.
  • Holding Left as you jump through the Giant Ring ensures you collect it properly.

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