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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Act 2 walkthrough for Knuckles, including how to beat EggRobo's Drill Chain Machine and find the Giant Ring.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Act 2 walkthrough for Knuckles, including how to beat EggRobo's Drill Chain Machine and find the Giant Ring.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Spin Dash through the wall and climb up the hills via the pulley lifts.
  2. 2
    Go right and Spin Dash through the wall.
  3. 3
    After seeing EggRobo (you can hit him if you want to, but it won't make a difference in the Boss Battle), head right and go down the hills.
  4. 4
    Go right and Spin Dash to uncover two platforms.
  5. 5
    Drop down and enter the passageway to find a Giant Ring.
  6. 6
    Go up and head right.
  7. 7
    Use the spinning top to continue onward.
  8. 8
    Spin Dash to uncover two platforms.
  9. 9
    Go left and climb up the hills via the pulley lifts.
  10. 10
    Go past the Starpost and follow the directions on the signs.
  11. 11
    Hit the arrow machine three times to uncover two platforms.
  12. 12
    Head right and Spin Dash to uncover two platforms.
  13. 13
    Go right and run down the hill.
  14. 14
    Use the flying spinner to break through the walls.
  15. 15
    Go right and Spin Dash through the wall.
  16. 16
    Since Knuckles can't jump as high as Sonic/Tails, you can't hit the arrow-shooting machine.
  17. 17
    Go left and stop at the bottom of the hill (there are two signs nearby).
  18. 18
    Use the signs to guide you as you climb up the walls.
  19. 19
    After the spiked ball, go past the Starpost and break through the wall.
  20. 20
    After meeting EggRobo again, Spin Dash to reveal two platforms.
  21. 21
    Hit the arrow-shooting machine 3 times and then climb up the wall.
  22. 22
    After a Pointdexter and 2 Mantis, break through the walls and run down the slopes.
  23. 23
    As the scenery sinks, keep running to avoid getting crushed and losing a life.
  24. 24
    Spin Dash to uncover exits.
  25. 25
    When you come across an arrow-shooting machine, quickly hit it 3 times to reveal an exit.
  26. 26
    Use the pulley lift and go past the Starpost to face a Boss that is entirely different to the one that Sonic/Tails encounters.

Boss Battle: EggRobo's Drill Chain Machine - 8 Hits

Tips
  • When the TunnelBot appears, it'll drill up to cause an earthquake. It's difficult to avoid the stalatites, so watch out. The other types of debris won't hurt you.
  • When the TunnelBot returns, wait for its drills to point upwards before attacking it.
  • Due to Knuckles' low jump, you must use the moving spiked platform to hit the Mini-Boss. This can be hard to do, but if you keep practicing, you'll get the hang of it.
  • You can hit EggRobo when you first see him, but it won't make a difference in the Boss Battle.

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