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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Notes and Strategy (51)

Master Sonic the Hedgehog 2's Act 2 with this guide. Learn strategies for the Ice Blaster Machine boss, navigate frozen hazards, and find hidden Giant Rings.

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Master Sonic the Hedgehog 2's Act 2 with this guide. Learn strategies for the Ice Blaster Machine boss, navigate frozen hazards, and find hidden Giant Rings.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin Act 2 by going right and smashing the frozen spring. Jump on it, being wary of 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
    Go through another loop de loop and break the tunnel beneath it, watching out for 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 Spin Dash through the loop de loops to avoid being crushed by a moving platform.
  12. 12
    You will encounter a frozen switch; smash it open and press it. 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.
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    After passing two Penguinators, let a dropping platform send you down to a spring.
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    Find the Giant Ring in the hidden passageway to the right.
  18. 18
    Use the spring to catapult Knuckles upwards.
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    Go past 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.
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    Run through the loop de loops and pass the Starpost.
  22. 22
    Navigate the passageway, being mindful of moving platforms and a Star Pointer.

Boss Battle: EggRobo's Ice Blaster Machine

  • 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.
  • When attacking the machine, you will likely only be able to hit it twice per attack sequence due to Knuckles' low jump. Be patient.
  • The boss requires 8 hits to defeat.

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