- Sandopolis Zone (2)

Master Sandopolis Zone Act 1 in Sonic the Hedgehog 3! Follow this guide to navigate tricky slides, push blocks, and defeat the Pyramid Guardian.

Alright, let's dive into Sandopolis Zone Act 1! It starts off with you landing in the sand, so your first move is to jump up. Head to the right and you'll find a yellow block. Give it a push, hop on, and ride it down the slides. Keep running down the slope and grab onto the pulley lift to go up.

Once you're up, head right, run through that classic loop-de-loop, and then push another yellow block to ride. You'll then use some swings to head left. Keep an eye out for an Invincibility power-up – grab it and then head upwards. You'll pass a Starpost, so you're making good progress!

Now, head down the slides. Be careful when you land, as there's quicksand. You'll need to jump over to the right to get out of it. Find the next yellow block, push it, and ride it. You'll then want to use a Spin Dash to get up a slope, and use the platforms to ascend another slide. Run through the loop-de-loop again and use the pulley lift.

Push the next yellow block and ride it to the right. Then, head upwards. Use the swing to get past the next Starpost. After that, use the pulley lift and push another yellow block. Ride this one, and when you drop down, head right and go down the slopes. Use the swings to head left, run through the loop-de-loop, and then go up.

Finally, head right and use the pulley lift. Go past the Starpost, and keep heading right. You'll see a pyramid dramatically rise from the sand. Once its entrance opens up, get ready, because the Pyramid Guardian mini-boss fight is about to begin!