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Conquer Sonic the Hedgehog 3's Marble Garden Zone! This guide breaks down Act 1, from Spin Dashing through walls to defeating the TunnelBot mini-boss.

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Conquer Sonic the Hedgehog 3's Marble Garden Zone! This guide breaks down Act 1, from Spin Dashing through walls to defeating the TunnelBot mini-boss.

Alright, so after all that swimming in Hydrocity, we're finally back on solid ground in Marble Garden Zone, which is part of the Floating Island. This place is all about using your Spin Dash a lot to reveal hidden platforms and paths. Keep an eye out because there are earthquakes caused by the TunnelBot in Act 1 and Robotnik himself in Act 2. You'll be dealing with all sorts of stuff like platform-rising wheels, those annoying flying spinners, rotating platforms, pulley lifts, spikes from above, arrow machines, chained spiked balls, and even some sticky mud pits.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    As soon as you land, just run down the slopes and take the drop.
  2. 2
    You'll see a wall ahead. Give it a good Spin Dash to break through, then jump right over that chained spiked ball.
  3. 3
    There's a TunnelBot here, but don't worry about it right now. Just wait for it to drill upwards.
  4. 4
    Head to the right and get ready to Spin Dash again to reveal a series of platforms. Hop across them carefully.
  5. 5
    You'll spot a blue flying spinner. Use it to get up high, then head left.
  6. 6
    Follow the signs (they're helpful, believe it or not!). You'll need to Spin Dash again.
  7. 7
    Climb up the platforms you find and then run down the hill.
  8. 8
    Another wall awaits! Spin Dash through it, and then use the flying spinner to blast through the next wall.
  9. 9
    Keep going right past the Starpost. Run up the hill, then head right again. Wait for that maize-like platform to rise before Spin Dashing through the wall.
  10. 10
    You'll find an arrow-shooting machine. Hit it three times to make it drop you down.
  11. 11
    Run down the hills, and when you see two platforms appear after a Spin Dash, use the flying spinner to break through the walls ahead.
  12. 12
    Go right and Spin Dash through the final wall to face the Mini-Boss.
Tips
  • The Spin Dash is your best friend in this zone for uncovering paths. Don't be shy with it!
  • Watch out for those chained spiked balls; they can really ruin your momentum.
  • Flying spinners are key for reaching higher areas, so learn to use them effectively.

You'll face the TunnelBot mini-boss, which takes 6 hits to defeat.

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