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Giant Ring #1 (35)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Giant Ring #1 (35)

Access Giant Ring #1 in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by navigating lava, spikes, and Badniks. Includes debug coordinates and access difficulty.

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Access Giant Ring #1 in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by navigating lava, spikes, and Badniks. Includes debug coordinates and access difficulty.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When the pool of lava freezes over, go right and head across it.
  2. 2
    Press the switch and go through the opening.
  3. 3
    Head across the blue cylinder while avoiding the row of spikes.
  4. 4
    Dodge the Robotnik Boxes (enemies created by Dr. Robotnik).
  5. 5
    Head right to break open a few boulders (you can't take Sonic's route due to Knuckles' low jump).
  6. 6
    Go through the orange pipe and jump over the hidden spring.
  7. 7
    Break through the boulders and grab a Flame Shield on the platform nearby. You can bounce on the bottom right spring to have an easier time getting to it.
  8. 8
    Drop down the collapsing ledges and head past the exploding rocks.
  9. 9
    When the eastern platform moves left, jump right to continue onward.
  10. 10
    Head across the blue cylinder while avoiding the row of spikes, but beware of the overhead spikes.
  11. 11
    Bounce on the hidden spring to catapult Knuckles up to a Starpost (a checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death)).
  12. 12
    Activate it and drop down.
  13. 13
    Press the switch and go through the opening.
  14. 14
    Take out the 2 Toxiomisters (types of Badniks).
  15. 15
    Use the spiked platforms to descend.
  16. 16
    Watch out for the flamethrower.
  17. 17
    Run left to enter a fake wall.
  18. 18
    You'll discover a hidden room containing the Giant Ring.
Tips
  • Use the bottom right spring to reach the Flame Shield more easily.
  • Be aware of overhead spikes when crossing the second blue cylinder.

Details:

  • Debug Coordinates: 14410B41
  • Access Difficulty: Easy

Dr. Robotnik has captured the animals of Angel Island and turned them into enemy robots. These robots are classified as "Badniks" in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. This section lists every Badnik.

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