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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Notes and Strategy (42)

Learn how to defeat Dr. Robotnik's Laser Shooter Machine in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Requires 9 hits and offers multiple attack strategies.

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Learn how to defeat Dr. Robotnik's Laser Shooter Machine in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Requires 9 hits and offers multiple attack strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When Dr. Robotnik appears, he will jump into his machine, revealing a ledge below.
  2. 2
    Dodge the ball he launches at you; it can be fired on the floor or into the air.
  3. 3
    Robotnik's attack pattern is usually north first and then south, but it may change.
  4. 4
    To hit Robotnik, you can climb onto the ledge and jump to strike him.
  5. 5
    Alternatively, use Sonic's Insta-Shield (a temporary protective barrier) to attack without needing the ledge.
  6. 6
    If you are playing as Tails, you can fly past Robotnik and hit him from the far right.
  7. 7
    After the machine explodes, Robotnik falls into the water.
  8. 8
    Go right and drop into the Eggmobile (a small flying vehicle) nearby.
  9. 9
    When you ride the Eggmobile, you will fly east.
  10. 10
    Knuckles will be waiting on a platform but falls into the water as the Death Egg is launched.
  11. 11
    After a while, you will land on a platform underneath the space station where Robotnik appears on the right side of the screen.
Tips
  • Pay close attention to Robotnik's attack pattern, as it can change.
  • Experiment with all three methods of attacking Robotnik to find what works best for you.
  • The Insta-Shield is a useful tool for attacking safely.
  • Tails' flight ability offers a unique approach to hitting Robotnik.

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