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Notes and Strategy (6)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Notes and Strategy (6)

Defeat the Pyramid Guardian by tricking it into quicksand and navigate Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Act 2's levers, blocks, and slides.

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Defeat the Pyramid Guardian by tricking it into quicksand and navigate Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Act 2's levers, blocks, and slides.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When the Pyramid Guardian approaches, you cannot damage it directly.
  2. 2
    To defeat it, trick it into the quicksand. Jump into the quicksand and wait for the Guardian to approach, then keep jumping to make it follow you into the quicksand, destroying it.
  3. 3
    Alternatively, stand on the right side of the screen and attack the Guardian constantly until the impact pushes it into the quicksand.
  4. 4
    Proceed to Act 2: Go right and pull the levers to activate the lanterns.
  5. 5
    Head right and push the black block to the right.
  6. 6
    Go through the opening and move upwards.
  7. 7
    Go left and collect the Invincibility power-up.
  8. 8
    Push the black block to the left and exit the area.
  9. 9
    Run through the loop-de-loop to release the ghosts from the Prison Egg.
  10. 10
    Push the black block to the left and go through the opening.
  11. 11
    Press the lever and descend the slides.
  12. 12
    When you encounter a swing above a slide, jump onto it to pass the Starpost. If you miss the correct slide, you will enter an infinite loop; wait for Sonic to land near the correct slide again and attempt the jump.
  13. 13
    Push the black block to the left and move upwards.
  14. 14
    Push the yellow block and ride it.
  15. 15
    After passing through an opening, jump on the swing and use the pulley lift.
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    Push the black block to the right and ascend through the opening.
  17. 17
    Go right and run through the loop-de-loops.
  18. 18
    Pass the Starpost and push the black block to the right.
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    Jump on the swing and press the lever.
  20. 20
    Go through the opening and break the container.
  21. 21
    When the sand rises, go left and then upwards.
  22. 22
    Jump on the swing and push the black block to the left.
  23. 23
    Go right and proceed through the opening.
  24. 24
    Break the container and press the lever.
  25. 25
    Go right and then left.
  26. 26
    Push the black block to the right to reveal an opening.
  27. 27
    Go through the opening and push the black boulder to the right.
  28. 28
    Go right and jump on the swing.
  29. 29
    Press the lever and push the black block.
  30. 30
    Jump down the opening and go right.
  31. 31
    Jump on the swing and use the pulley lift.
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    Go right and press the lever.
  33. 33
    Run through the loop-de-loop and go left.
  34. 34
    Use the pulley lift and head right.
  35. 35
    Pass the Starpost and head down the slide.
  36. 36
    Run through the loop-de-loop and use the spring to land on the slide.
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    Go down the slide and run through another loop-de-loop.
  38. 38
    Go right and use the lever.
  39. 39
    Use the moving platforms and proceed right.
  40. 40
    Push the black block to the right and press the lever.
  41. 41
    Use the swing and break the container.
  42. 42
    Go through the opening and press the lever.
  43. 43
    Pass the Starpost and push the black block to the right.
  44. 44
    Jump down and go right to confront the Boss.

Boss Battle: Dr. Robotnik's Egyptian-Themed Robot requires 8 hits to defeat.

Tips
  • The Pyramid Guardian cannot be harmed by direct attacks.
  • Jumping into the quicksand is the primary method to defeat the Pyramid Guardian.
  • If you miss the correct slide in Act 2, you will enter an infinite loop.

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