Notes and Strategy (26)

Pyramid Guardian Mini-Boss: You cannot defeat the Pyramid Guardian by attacking it directly. Trick it into the quicksand by jumping into it yourself and waiting for it to follow, or by attacking it until it's pushed into the quicksand.

Act 2 - Pyramid Entrance: Upon entering the pyramid, it will be dark. Quickly pull the lever to activate the lanterns.

First Section: Head right and pull levers to turn on lanterns. Push the black block to the right, go through the opening, and then go up. Go left to collect the Invincibility power-up. Push the black block to the left and exit the area. Run through the loop-de-loop to land on the opened Prison Egg.

Second Section: Push the black block to the left and go through the opening. Press the lever and go down the slides.

Slide Navigation: When you see a swing above a particular slide, jump onto it to proceed past the Starpost. If you miss the correct slide, you will enter an infinite loop. Wait for Knuckles to land near the correct slide again and try to jump onto it.

Block Puzzles: Push the black block to the left and go up. Push the yellow block and ride it.

Third Section: After passing through an opening, jump on the swing and use the pulley lift. Push the black block to the right and go up the opening. Head right and run through the loop-de-loops. Go past the Starpost and push the black block to the right. Jump on the swing and press the lever.

Fourth Section: Go through the opening and break the container. When the sand rises, go left and then up. Jump on the swing and push the black block to the left. Go right and head through the opening. Break the container and press the lever. Go right and then left. Push the black block to the right to reveal an opening.

Fifth Section: Go through the opening and push the black boulder to the right. Go right and jump on the swing. Press the lever and push the black block. Jump down the opening and go right. Jump on the swing and use the pulley lift. Go right and press the lever.

Sixth Section: Run through the loop-de-loop and go left. Use the pulley lift and head right. Go past the Starpost and head down the slide. Run through the loop-de-loop and use the spring to land on the slide. Go down the slide and run through another loop-de-loop. Go right and use the lever.

Seventh Section (Knuckles Specific): You will encounter two moving platforms. Drop down and break through the eastern wall (Sonic cannot reach this path due to his lower jump).

Sand Puzzle: You will arrive in a room where the exit is locked. Pushing the black block will cause it to reset too quickly. Smash the nearby container to fill the room with sand. Push the yellow block over to the black block. When the wall rises to its highest point, proceed to the exit.

Final Approach: Press the lever and go right. Push the black block to the right and position Knuckles on it. Quickly glide over to the western wall, then glide right. Break through the eastern walls and go past the exit. Reach the Starpost, push the black block, and drop down to battle the Boss.