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Giant Ring #1 (24)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Giant Ring #1 (24)

Your guide to finding Giant Ring #1 in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Learn the exact path, including tricky maneuvers and hidden passages, to secure this collectible.

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Your guide to finding Giant Ring #1 in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Learn the exact path, including tricky maneuvers and hidden passages, to secure this collectible.

Alright, let's snag Giant Ring #1! This one's tucked away in a tricky spot, but don't worry, I'll walk you through it step-by-step.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You'll start by heading right and down a slope. Just cruise past the bumpers and dive into the water.
  2. 2
    After you pass two rotating drums, keep going right and then climb up the eastern wall.
  3. 3
    Once you're at the top, smash through those walls and ride the speed boosts.
  4. 4
    Use your Spin Dash to get up the next slope, then carefully glide across the bumpers. Hop onto the moving drum and climb up the wall.
  5. 5
    Grab the Lightning Shield on the platform nearby – it'll be super helpful! Then, head right.
  6. 6
    You'll pass more bumpers. Glide over to grab the edge of a platform. You *can* use the moving drums instead, but it's way harder, so stick to the glide if you can.
  7. 7
    Use the cannon to launch Knuckles to the right. Just be careful of the spikes on the wall's edge.
  8. 8
    Keep moving past the bumpers and head beyond the Starpost.
  9. 9
    After an anti-gravity platform, go up the slope and look for a hidden passageway.
  10. 10
    As you run through the first set of speed boosts in this hidden area, hold Left. This is crucial! It stops Knuckles from automatically going into the next section.
  11. 11
    If you stop running here, you'll notice a high slope. You'll need to repeatedly glide to make your way up it.
  12. 12
    Once you're at the top, run through the speed boosts.
  13. 13
    When you drop down, you'll land in the room with the Giant Ring. To make sure you grab it, hold Left as you jump.
Tips
  • The Lightning Shield is your best friend here for making those tricky jumps and surviving the bumpers.
  • Holding Left during the speed boosts is key to finding the hidden path to the ring. Don't let the game push you forward automatically!
  • Don't be afraid to use the glide ability repeatedly to get up that high slope. It might take a couple of tries, but it's the way forward.

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