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By me frog & Jason Howell
me frog's Email: cskull@frogdesign.com
Jason Howell's Email: howellgames@howell-games.com
Created on 07/17/03
Last updated on 11/18/03
Version FINAL
For GAMECUBE
CHARACTER FAQ
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|TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                           |
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Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2 : VERSION HISTORY
Chapter 3 : SONIC'S CONTROLS/UPGRADES
Chapter 4 : SONIC'S ADVENTURE GUIDE
Chapter 5 : SONIC'S ACTION STAGE GUIDE
Chapter 6 : SONIC'S BOSS GUIDE
Chapter 7 : SONIC'S MISSIONS
Chapter 8 : SONIC'S EMBLEMS
Chapter 9 : CREDITS/LEGAL INFO
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|CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION                                                     |
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Hello, my name is me frog. First I would like to thank you for reading this
guide among others. I haven't written many FAQ's for this site but that will
hopefully change!
AUTHOR'S NOTE (me frog)
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This guide, as you can tell, is for the Sega game SONIC ADVENTURE DX. It first
appeared on Dreamcast but was then ported to the Gamecube with lots of
additional features like new missions and tasks, some new secrets, upgraded
graphics, and the best of all, 12 Sonic Game Gear games! The game is played
among six different characters but this guide is only for how to beat Sonic's
story. If you want a full walkthrough, check out some of the full
FAQ/Walkthroughs on www.gamefaqs.com.
If you want to get to a certain place quickly on your computer, use Control+F
or the FIND option on your computer. Say you want to find SONIC'S MISSIONS.
Just go to the FIND option and type in SONIC'S MISSIONS and you'll be taken
straight to it!
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|CHAPTER 2: VERSION HISTORY                                                  |
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.5 (07/17/03) First version, everything is new, the Adventure part of the
guide is done and a tiny bit of the Action Stage guide.
1.0 (07/20/03) Finished all of the C emblems in the action stage section and
completed the boss section.
1.6 (07/22/03) Fixed a couple of mistakes in adventure mode, added some ASCII
art and got some more B and A emblems in.
2.1 (07/24/03) First, off, Jason Howell has become a co-author to this FAQ and
he has edited the layout to make it look A LOT better. I also TOTALLY re-did
the adventure mode walkthrough so that the information is more accurate and
easier to understand. Also added some better descriptions to the moves, fixed
the action stage guide so that it is easier to read, and began the first couple
of missions. Finally, and most importantly, it's my birthday! YAY!
3.0 (07-27-03) Finished all the missions and completed the emblem list. Also
removed the --- lines in the adventure section so now they are just blank lines;
it looks better now. Now all that's left is some more B and A emblems...
3.2 (11-06-03) WTF? I had completely given up on this guide months ago. I had
put it in my computer's trash and emptied the trash and never gave the guide
another thought. I would've never known it was here unless Jason Howell told me
that it got posted! Yay. Anyway, so it's back to updating. I finished all of the
emblems for Red Mountain, Sky Deck, and Final Egg. Now all that's left are very,
very few B and A emblems! Hooray.
FINAL (11-18-03) Well, seeing as how my interest in the game has dropped, and
the popularity of this game has gone down a little, I see no reason not to
continue this FAQ. Don't get me wrong, I've finished everything. Just no more
updates here, everything is complete and final. Sayanora!
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|CHAPTER 3: SONIC'S CONTROLS/UPGRADES                                        |
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|                          Controls                               |
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MOVE: Control stick.
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Description: Move Sonic around. Sonic's top speed is over 700 MPH so you'll
need to develop good hand-eye cordination to avoid running into things. When
Sonic is at his top speed, he will put his arms behind his back.
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JUMP: A
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Description: Get to high places (hold for higher jump). This is the most
frequently used move in the game. In addition to getting to high places, you
can use it to cross gaps and traps. You'll stay in the air for about three
seconds so use that to your advantage. If you spin dash and then jump you'll
do a super long jump.
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GRAB: B/X while standing near an object
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Description: Use it to pick up objects or Chao. After you grab an object you
can carry it around. If you get hit, you'll usually drop whatever you're
carrying so be careful.
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THROW: Begin running and then press (B) or (X)
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Description: Use it to throw objects or Chao. You have to have quite a bit of
speed to be able to throw something. It isn't used that often. If you want to
perform a long throw (about twice the as far as a regualr throw), begin
running, jump, and then throw.
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HOMING ATTACK: Jump then in air (A)
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Description: Used to home in on enemies or items. If no enemy or item is in
sight you will simply dash forward (a.k.a. a double jump). You'll use this
attack VERY often so get used to it. If there is more than one enemy or item
in sight, you can do multiple homing attacks on them. This is also useful for
crossing some gaps that can't be crossed with a normal jump.
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SPING DASH: Charge with (B) or (X) (you must hold it) and release
(To exit spin dash, jump, hit a wall, or press (B) or (X) )
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Description: This move is great for those A emblems. You'll move faster when
you are in a spin dash. If the dash goes on for too long, you'll begin to slow
down. There is a really neat trick witht the spin dash. If you rapidly press
be, you'll go in and out of the dash and hit top speed MUCH more quickly than
usual. It is useful if you get hit and lose all your speed.
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LIGHT DASH: (UPGRADE REQUIRED) Charge a spin dash and release (B) or (X) when
Sonic is glowing.
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Description: Used to cross gaps by dashing across a row of rings. After you
get this upgrade, it will be useful in almost every level. It takes four
seconds to charge up and then Sonic will stand up and say "Ready!" He should
also be glowing blue. Hold down the B button and you can move around without
actually doing the dash. When you are ready, realse be and Sonic will say
"GO!" and dash forward. If there are rings in front of him, he'll dash across
the rings. Lines of rings are most frequently found across very long gaps that
are impossible to get across otherwise.
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LIGHT ATTACK: (UPGRADE REQUIRED) Charge a spin dash and release (B) or (X)
when Sonic is glowing.
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Description: When you perform the light attack near a group of enemies, Sonic
will destroy all of them at light speed. This is useful when there are five or
six enemies in a bunch. It is just like the light dash, except you'll need to
be standing near a group of enemies.
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|                          Upgrades                               |
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SONIC'S UPGRADES:
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LIGHT DASH SHOES:
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Found in the sewer of Station Square after beating Windy
Valley. Drop down the manhole in the second part of Station Square to reach
the sewers, and go north. Jump on the balcony and the upgrade will be in front
of you. Used to perform the Light Dash.
CRYSTAL RING:
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Found on second floor of the hotel. Step on the two buttons to
open the door and make rings appear and light dash across the rings to the
door and the upgrade. This shortens the time it takes to charge Light Dash
and Light Attack from four seconds to two seconds.
ANCIENT LIGHT:
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At the Angel Island crash site, head all the way north and the
upgrade will be on a big stone. Used to perform the Light Attack.
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|CHAPTER 4: SONIC'S ADVENTURE GUIDE                                          |
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You'll begin with a cut-scene. After that you'll fight your first boss battle
against Chaos 0. See the boss section for info on how to beat Chaos 0.
After the boss you'll see another cut-scene. Next you'll see a second cut-
scene.
When it is over, go north to enter Emerald Coast. See the Action Stage chapter
for information on how to beat this level.
When you beat Emerald Coast, you'll see another cut-scene with Tails. When it
is over head toward the train station (the big building near the hotel).
Get on the train and you'll head to the Mystic Ruins.
When you arrive at the Ruins head down the stairs and run past the waterfall
to reach some more stairs. Head up these to start a cut-scene followed by a
boss battle. See the boss section for info on defeating the Egg Hornet.
After the battle you'll see a cut-scene. When it is over head up the small
bunch of stairs to reach Tails' workshop. Grab the Wind Stone (the little
green rock) and head down the waterfall.
Enter the cave to the right of the waterfall and place the stone in the little
slot to the left of the blowing wind. Enter the wind to be sent to stage two,
Windy Valley. See the Action Stage section for some info on this stage.
After Windy Valley head towards the train and take it back to Station Square.
From here, head to the second part of Station Square (the part that was
previously blocked off).
Go straight and drop down the manhole to enter the sewers.
Turn around when you enter the manhole and go forward. Jump onto the balcony
on your right and grab the LIGHT SPEED SHOES.
Head down the hallway and hit the button. Use your new light dash on the rings
to escape the sewers. Head through the door in front of you.
Now head back to the hotel. Climb the stairs to the second floor and press
both buttons. Charge a light dash and dash across the rings. Go through the
door on the other side to find the CRYSTAL RING
Now head back downstairs and through the previously lock door (by the TV).
Head forward and you'll see a switch. Hit it to make some rings appear.
Dash across them and you'll automatically hit a switch which will open the
door to Casinopolis. See the Action Stage section.
Now head south and turn right into an alleyway. You'll see another stone, the
Ice Stone. Grab this and head to the train station.
Get on a train and head to the Ruins. When you arrive you'll see a short cut-
scene of some rocks falling, revealing a cave. Head to the location where the
rocks fell (it is right in front of you) and go through the cave.
Head forward and use the wind to go up to a second floor. About halway through
the second floor you'll see a large ice door to your right and a slot to the
right of the door. Place the ice stone in the slot to open the door.
Head straight, past the lake, and climb the ladder to enter stage four, Ice
Cap. See the Action Stage chapter if you need help.
When you complete Ice Cap backtrack through the cave. When you reach the exit,
head for the giant waterfall to start a cut-scene with Knuckles. You'll then
fight a battle with him. Since this isn't actually considered a real boss
battle, I'll tell you how to beat him.
Beating Knuckles is very easy. Just do a homing attack three times on him and
you'll prevail.
After you fight Knuckles you'll watch another cut-scene, and then engage Chaos
4. See the boss section on how to beat him.
After you beat Chaos 4, you'll see another cut-scene. After that, head towards
Tails' workshop and you'll trigger a cut-scene followed by your first sub-
level, Sky Chase Act One. Information on this level is in the Action Stage
section.
When you beat the level, you'll find yourself at the poll in the hotel. From
here, go to the casino area to trigger a cut-scene with Amy.
After the cut-scene head to Twinkle Park (south of the hotel) to start another
cut-scene. After the cut-scene you'll begin stage five, Twinkle Park. There is
information on this level in the Action Stage section.
After Twinkle Park you'll see a small cut-scene. After that go through the
door
opposite you to exit Twinkle Park.
As you exit the Park you'll trigger a short cut-scene of an I.D. card falling
on some grass opposite of you so move forward and pick up the card. To go the
garage door with the man and TV near it. With the card, the door will open.
Enter and head through the left or right door to begin stage six, Speed
Highway. See that Action Stage chapter.
You'll exit the stage near City Hall (where you fought Chaos 0). Head to the
Casino area to begin another cut-scene. After the cut-scene, get on the train
and head to the Mystic Ruins.
When you arrive, you'll trigger another cut-scene. After it is over enter the
cave in front of you and go to the second floor. Head straight, but continue
past the ice door this time and you'll end up at the Angel Island crash site.
At the crash site, head all the way north and you'll spot the ANCIENT LIGHT
which allows you to do the Light Attack. Get off the rock, head straight and
turn left and you'll spot a Kiki in a cage. Use your new Light Attack to
destroy it and you'll open the gate.
Head past the gate to begin level seven, Red Mountain. See the Action Stage
section for details.
When you complete Red Mountain you'll see a cut-scene. After the scene, you'll
begin the second sub-level, Sky Chase Act Two. See the Action Stage section
again.
Upon completing Sky Chase, you'll trigger a cut-scene. After it run forward
and hit the spring to trigger another cut-scene. The ship will transform,
which forces you to go through the Sky Deck. Anyway, head north, and go
through the only door in sight to enter stage eight, the Sky Deck. See
the Action Stage chapter for more information.
Upon completing Sky Deck you'll see a very short cut-scene. You'll now find
yourself inside the Egg Carrier. Go north and to the right a bit to spot a
circular elevator. Hop on and you'll be taken to the bridge.
When you reach the bridge you'll see a cut-scene with Gamma. After the cut-
scene you'll engage with a battle with Gamma. He is just like Knuckles (do
three homing attacks on him). After you beat Gamma you'll see another
cut-scene.
After the cut-scene head north and you'll see another small cut-scene. After
it ends, head through the door in front of you.
Step on the switch in this room to make some rings appear. Dash across them to
enter a new room.
Step on the giant chair in the new room and it'll move, revealing a switch.
Step on it and you'll see a cut-scene  of the ship changing back to its
original shape.
After the cut-scene head through the door and enter the elevator again. After
you get off hit the green button near the TV to summon the monorail. Take it
to the front of the ship.
When you get off the monorail you'll see a cut-scene with Chaos 6 and Big.
After the cut-scene you'll fight Chaos 6. See the boss section.
After you beat Chaos 6 you'll see another cut-scene. After the cut-scene
you'll find yourself in a new area of the Mystic Ruins where you'll see
another cut-scene of level nine opening up. After the cut-scene go up the
stairs and through the door to begin the Lost World. Again, see the Action
Stage chapter.
After you beat the Lost World you'll see another cut-scene. After that, you'll
be warped to the past and you'll see another cut-scene. When you have control
run forward to trigger another cut-scene with Tikal. After that cut-scene
you'll be warped back to the present. You'll see a third cut-scene of Eggman
heading towards his base.
After the scene head north and turn right. You'll see a building with lots of
flashing lights. Go right again to see a strange hallway. Enter it and you'll
be in the Egg Carrier 2.
Head right until you spot six buttons. From left to right number the buttons
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Hit 5 first, then 4, then 3, and then 2 to open the
door to level ten, Final Egg. See the Action Stage chapter for details on
this last level.
After you beat Final Egg you'll see another cut-scene and then you'll begin a
fight with Sonic's final boss, the Egg Viper. See the boss section for details
on this last boss.
After you beat the Egg Viper, you'll see Sonic's ending and get an emblem.
Congrats on finishing his story! Now do the other five characters!
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|CHAPTER 5: SONIC'S ACTION STAGE GUIDE                                       |
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DIFFICULTY STAR MEANINGS (all star ratings are based on someone's first time
though the stage)
*     Very Easy
**    Easy
***   Medium
****  Hard
***** Intense
The Action Stage guide is merely for players who get stuck on
certain puzzles in some levels. Like I mentioned earlier in the guide, most
of Sonic's action stages are straightforward but here I have described all
the little details on how to get through the stage.
You most likely will NEVER need to read the whole guide on how to get through
(insert stage here) but it is there if you do. I just wanted to put this note
in because some people may glance at the size of the level description and
think it is very complicated.
All of the levels have at least two checkpoints and two areas (except for
level three, Casinopolis).
The checkpoints are the two sideways light- bulbs and you'll see many of them
in a stage. You'll know when you are in a new area when the music changes.
I have divided most of the levels into checkpoints and areas, though some
levels, like Casinopolis and Lost World, will be described differently.
In some of the levels you will see something marked ALTERNATE
PATH.
An alternate path is usually a shortcut or a different way to get to (insert
location). If you mess up on one path and there is a different one, check out
the part in the paragraph marked ALTERNATE PATH. When I finish describing the
alternate path I will put END ALTERNATE PATH.
For people who don't know, a checkpoint is a place you will appear at when you
die. Touch every one you see because it will avoid you having to start the
level over if you are killed. The beginning of a new area also serves as a
checkpoint.
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|                        EMERALD COAST                            |
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Difficulty: *
SUMMARY OF LEVEL: Emerald Coast is the first and easiest of Sonic's stages. It
has some basic puzzles and mostly just tests your jumping and running skills.
It is the perfect training area for a beginning player.
C EMBLEM: Find Tails
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TO CHECKPOINT ONE
Begin by head north, past the sand, and cross the bridge. Hit the spring and
run down the next path, but avoid the yellow walls because they will bounce
you around and kill lots of time. Pass the bridge and go through the loop to
hit checkpoint one.
TO CHECKPOINT TWO
Run across the beach and hit the dash ramp to be sent to checkpoint two.
TO CHECKPOINT THREE
Run down the path and hit the dash pads. Watch out for the spike trap as you
run down the second path and run through the double loop. Now run across the
bumpy bridge to hit checkpoint three.
THE GIANT WHALE AND CHECKPOINT FOUR
The second you hit checkpoint three you'll run across a dash-pad and begin
running across a bridge with a series of dash pads. Just keep the control
stick pointed down the whole time and you'll get through fine.
If you stop, the giant whale chasing you will destroy the bridge and you
will fall into the water.
When you clear the first bridge you will hit a dash ramp and run across a
second bridge. Just hold down to clear the bridge and reach checkpoint four.
TO AREA TWO
Head straight (beware the spike trap) and hit the springs to be bounced to the
top of the lighthouse. Cross the broken bridge and go around the top of the
lighthouse to hit area two.
TO CHECKPOINT FIVE
Head straight for a couple of seconds to hit checkpoint five
TO CHECKPOINT SIX
This can be a bit tricky. Run straight and then as you pick up speed, move
toward the left wall and run up it. Keep running or you will fall. If you stay
on the wall there is a small cave that you can go through that is a major
shortcut that takes you straight to checkpoint six.
ALTERNATE PATH
If you fall off the wall then go through the cave on ground level and jump
into the swamp (you won't die). Jump from platform to platform until you reach
the end.
If you fall in, you'll sink to the bottom, but you can just jump back up
to a platform. After the swamp you'll have to run past about four spike traps.
After that you'll hit checkpoint six.
END ALTERNATE PATH
TO CHECKPOINT SEVEN
This is a bit like the beginning of the last paragraph. Run down the hill and
continue running, and you'll start running up a wall. Keep running and you'll
hit some dash pads and go through a double loop. If you fall, just wade in the
water to the other side. Once on the other side, hit the dash ramp. Hit the
dash pads after that to run up the hill and go straight and up the stairs. Go
straight some more and then through a cave, and you'll hit checkpoint seven.
TO GOAL
Go down the hill and hit the springs. Cross the gap using the jump panels (the
hintorb will explain how to use them) and pass the two spike traps. Go through
the loop and then cross the beach to reach the goal.
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B EMBLEM: Get 50 rings and destroy the capsule!
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Difficulty: *
There are over 400 rings in this stage so getting fifty of them won't be that
difficult.
The big things you need to be careful of are the spike traps. If you avoid
those and the few enemies scattered about, you'll beat this level easily.
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A EMBLEM: Destroy the capsule in 2:00
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Difficulty: ****
This level is very simple once you've done it a couple hundred times, but
until then, you'll need to take every possible shortcut there is. Do the spin
dash trick (reapidly press B; you'll hit top speed in no time) throughout the
level but DON'T do it when the whale is chasing you because you might fly into
the water when you hit the dash ramp.
When you hit area two, take the big shorcut while running across the wall
(remember it's the small cave). Don't fall in the water while running across
the next wall.
When you go through the double loop, hit the dash ramp. From here, hit the
dash pads but DON'T CONTINUE STRAIGHT! Instead, turn right, and do a long
homing attack to the beach on your right. You'll shave off AT LEAST 30
seconds.
Now go straight and hit the two targets and you'll skip the jump panels. From
here, just go through the rest of the level doing the spin dash trick and
you'll be fine.
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|                        WINDY VALLEY                             |
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Difficulty: *
SUMMARY OF LEVEL: Windy Valley also tests your jumping skills, this time by
making you have to cross bottomless pits. It also has many windy areas that
you can use to be sent up to a higher place. This is a good level for people
who just like a fast, fun run through an area.
C EMBLEM: Get the Emerald
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TO CHECKPOINT ONE
Go down the path and enter the wind to be sent up to the next platform. The
checkpoint is right in front of you.
TO CHECKPOINT TWO
Go up the steps and hit the springs to be sent to another windy area. The wind
there will bring you up to the next platform, where checkpoint two is waiting.
TO AREA TWO (THE TORNAD0)
Run down the hill and go through the gate. It seems there is no platform to
jump on but continue to go forward and the wind will bring you to the next
platform. Jump about three times on the trampoline. On the third jump you will
be high enough to reach the next floating platform. Jump across the broken
bridge there and then cross the bridge in front of you. Near the end it will
collapse but don't worry. Go north to find some wind that will send you up to
the next platform. From here the force of the tornado will suck you into in.
TO CHECKPOINT THREE
Go forward and hit the springs. Now go down the only path given to you and get
across the gap with the jump panels (if you forgot how to use them there is
another hint orb). The checkpoint will be in front of you.
TO AREA THREE
Bounce on the trampoline a couple of times to reach the bridge. Cross the
bridge and hit the springs. When you land, go forward and hit the lone spring
to exit the tornado.
TO CHECKPOINT FOUR
This area is extremely straightforward. Go forward a bit and turn right to
reach a twisting path. Run down this path for about ten seconds to reach some
springs. Hit them and grab onto the rocket on your left (step in front of it
and push forward). You will spot checkpoint four.
TO CHECKPOINT FIVE
Go down another twisty path with a loop and some dash pads and you'll see
another seemingly dead end. Just like last time, go through the gate and hold
forward and the wind will carry you safely across.
Hit the springs when you land and when you are as high in the air as you can
be, do a homing attack toward the right and you'll go past a wall and onto a
path. Follow it to reach a metallic shield and another windy area.
ALTERNATE PATH
If you did not successfully make it past the wall and onto the path, there are
two different paths to choose from. The middle one has a couple of spiked
balls that you should avoid and there is a windy path at the end (remember go
through the gate and hold forward. You'll end up at the same windy area that
the first path took you to.
END ALTERNATE PATH
ALTERNATE PATH
The third path, the lowest one, has the most traps and I strongly recommend
not taking it. If you do, there are some floor traps and spinning spiked
balls, but you'll eventually end up at the same windy area as the last two.
END ALTERNATE PATH
Whatever path you take is your choice but when you enter the wind, it will
take you to a floating spring which you should hit.
This spring will take you to checkpoint five.
TO GOAL
Take another twisty path, and you'll hit some dash pads. After that, you'll
run down a wall (just hold forward) and then you'll go through another twisty
path. Follow this and you'll encounter one last windy path and then you'll
reach the goal.
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B EMBLEM: Get 50 rings and destroy the capsule!
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Difficulty: *
There are well over fifty rings in the last area alone so you should have no
trouble grabbing them. However, when you hit the three path junction, try to
take the top one since it has no enemies. If you do that, this level is very
simple.
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A EMBLEM: Break the capsule in 3 minutes
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Difficulty: **
There are no real shortcuts in this level so you must just go through it as
fast as you can. Using the spin dash helps a lot especially in third area
(remember to press B to exit the dash when you start to slow down!).
Also in the third area, when you reach the three path junction, take the top
path to shave off about ten seconds.
Aside from that, there is no advice I can give except don't get hit and don't
stop to get anything if you miss it. You should try to reach the third area by
1:15 or so you'll have 1:45 seconds to hit the capsule, which is plenty of
time.
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|                       CASINOPOLIS                               |
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Difficulty: **
NOTE: Because of the different layout of this stage, it will not be described
in checkpoints.
SUMMARY OF LEVEL: Casinopolis is totally unlike most Sonic levels, by which it
is not fast and fun, but requires moving around in a small area to gather
things. It is a great place to go if you want to earn some rings.
C EMBLEM: Get the emerald
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Before I begin I would like to first explain the basic layout of Casinopolis
(READ)
In Casinopolis the goal is five seconds away. The only problem is, it is too
high for you to reach. So the Sonic Team had an original idea of collecting
rings to climb on so you can reach the capsule. You must collect at least
400 rings to reach the capsule.
Casinopolis in separated into six areas.
AREA ONE: "HUB" AREA
This is basically the area you start in, and is the entrance four of the other
areas. From the starting point, left is CARD pinball, right is SLOT pinball,
upper right is the Vault, and north is the Shower Rooms.
AREA TWO: THE VAULT
This is the place where you store your rings. You will notice that when you
first enter, it is empty. Step on the switch in the room and stay where you
are and two cranes will collect your rings.
As you gather more and more rings, the big empty space in the vault will begin
to fill up.
When you hit 400, the ring pile will be high enough for you to stand on it and
you'll be able to jump to the capsule.
AREA THREE: SHOWER ROOMS
This is the area where you end up when you exit area six. There are only about
7 rings in it and is not an area you should visit for ring collecting.
AREA FOUR: CARD PINBALL
This is just one of the two pinball boards that you can use to collect rings.
Usually, hitting an object is one ring, but you can trigger certain bonuses
for extra rings. It is also an entrance to area six.
AREA FIVE: SLOT PINBALL
This is the better of the two pinball boards. Like CARD pinball, hitting an
object will get one ring and again there are bonuses. There are also slot
machines that you can use to get kickbacks, rings, and trigger certain events
but the nice thing about it is the entrance to area six.
AREA SIX: SEWERS
This is the best area in Casinopolis. You can only enter the sewers if you
play slot or card pinball and get less than 100 rings.
The sewers easily have 400 rings and if you just make a quick run without any
backtracking or stops you can still collect 200+ rings which makes it only two
easy trips before you have 400.
Be careful. AS SOON AS you get rings from pinball or the sewers deposit them.
If you go back and make another run, you'll lose the rings you had before.
STRATEGY
Begin by heading into slot pinball. You'll get launched in. Now just wait until
you lose all your lives and you'll drop into the sewers. Go forward,
collecting as many rings as you can.
At the beginning of the sewers destroy the first enemy then prepare a light
dash to grab all the rings in front of you.
Next you'll enter a windy area. Try to get the capsule and all the rings
there. The next area is a hallway with about 70 or 80 rings in it. Jump over
the dash pads and collect the capsules.
After that is another windy area with tons of capsules. Next is a hallway with
spiked balls.
Finally you'll reach an area with rotating spiked balls. You'll also see a row
of rings in the air. Charge a light dash, hold it, jump up, and dash through
the rings to get a shield and about thirty rings.
You'll also bypass all the spiked balls. From here, just climb the ladder to
end up in the shower room.
Now just repeat this until you have 400 rings. Then jump on the pile and to
the goal.
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B EMBLEM: Get 50 rings and destroy the capsule
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Difficulty: *
Shame on you if you need help on this! Just kidding all you need to do is
deposit 400 rings, then play a real game of slot pinball (don't go in the
sewers) and then hit the capsule.
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A EMBLEM: Break the Capsule in 5:00:00
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Okay, to do this, you MUST go through the sewers. If you don't, it is close to
impossible. First, rush into one of the pinball machines and then just wait
until you die. Once you fall into the sewers, don't go FULL SPEED. Go moderate
speed, making sure you pick up as many rings as you can. If you miss one,
however, don't go back for it. At the beginning of the sewers, destroy the first
enemy, then light dash up the row of rings. Also, make sure you hit EVERY
capsule in the windy area. Finally, at the final area where there are the
spinning spiked balls, charge up a dash, hold it, jump up, and release to jet
across the row of rings. At the final, final part try to jump ONTO the ladder.
If you land on the floor below it, Sonic will wash himself off and you'll lose
about three or four seconds.
And those are valuable seconds.
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|                          ICECAP                                 |
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Difficulty: **
SUMMARY OF LEVEL: Ice Cap is a level that starts out somewhat slow, but speeds
up at the end. It is the place to go if you want to snowboard with Sonic.
C EMBLEM: Get the Emerald
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TO AREA TWO
There are two ways to reach area two. One is a HUGE shortcut that saves about
30 seconds (excellent for the A emblem) and the other is a more complicated
and longer path.
First the huge shortcut.
Begin by hitting the dash pads and landing on the slope. Go south until you
come to a stone with a line of rings. Charge a light dash and cross the gap.
You end up next to a jump panel. Jump from each panel (there are about seven)
and you will finish in front of a cave.
Enter the cave to go to area two.
ALTERNATE PATH
The second path is long and complicated. When you land on the slope, instead
of going south, go north and hit the spring to your left. Go through the cave
and hit the spring at the end.
You'll grab on to an icicle. This is tricky for a beginner.
When you are on an icicle, if you jump, you'll jump backwards, so rotate 180
degrees and jump to the next icicle.
Do the same for each icicle until you cross the gap. Hit the spring to end up
in front of a cave.
Go through it and grab onto the rocket at the end. Go through the next cave
and into the second area.
END ALTERNATE PATH
TO CHECKPOINT ONE
Head forward a few steps to hit checkpoint one.
TO CHECKPOINT TWO
Jump off the ledge and go to your left. There should be a spring behind you.
Hit it and cross the floor trap. Hit the next spring that you see and you'll
land on an icicle. Jump across the icicles to cross the gap. If you fall,
there will be some springs you can use to get back up. But be careful
because there will also be lots of spikes. When you get to the other side, go
up the steps (beware the floor trap) and hit the spring.
Follow the next path to the arrow of rings and hit the second spring to get
to the next platform. Hit the dash pads and you'll be sent up to some icicles.
Cross them and hit the spring and then you'll see a switch. Step on it and a
bridge of ice cubes will appear.
Cross it but DON'T STOP RUNNING! As you run, the bridge will begin to collapse
and you will, of course, fall if you mess up. The checkpoint is at the other
side.
TO AREA THREE (SNOWBOARDING)
Go up the path and hit the dash pads to cross the loop. You'll see a jump
panel so jump across them.
When you land a HUGE icicle will fall and give you a path to area three.
TO GOAL
How to snowboard:
Left: move left
Right: move right
A: Jump
B/X: Crouch (speeds up)
Down: Slow down
To jump off a ramp hit (A) near the end of them ramp
Don't hold forward and (B) at the same time or you won't crouch.
When you enter area three you'll notice the clock is frozen. Walk forward and
past a broken gate and you'll see a cut-scene of an avalanche beginning to
form. Sonic will then jump on a snowboard to outrun it (yeah like it is
possible to outrun an avalanche on a snowboard). Anyway the first part you
have a view of everything behind you.
Just hold (B) to crouch and you'll get past the first part fine.
The second part you will get a view of everything in front but there will also
be ramps and obstacles.
Try not to hit the ice because it slows you down and try to collect as many
rings as you can. Hit the jumps also, because it will give you speed boosts.
After the second cave, there will be a shortcut that involves three jumps.
All you have to do is hit them one after another and not fall off the cliffs
and you'll do fine. After that, the goal will be in front of you.
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B EMBLEM: Get 50 rings and destroy the capsule
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Difficulty: *
There are at least 70 rings in the snowboarding area and you should already
have a good amount by then so collecting 50 rings shouldn't be a problem.
Your only threat really are the many spikes scattered throughout the level.
Avoid them and this is a major pushover.
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A EMBLEM: Destroy the capsule in 4:00!
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Difficulty: **
When you start, go down to the slop and take that major shorcut I spoke of
earlier (remember it is near the bottom of the slope) and you'll head straight
to area two. When you reach area two try to aim for the target to your far
left. If you land near it you'll bypass the first bunch of icicles.
From here just head through the rest of the area as fast as you can.
Crouch when you snowboard and hit the three final jumps at the end to shave
off about ten seconds.
If all of this is done correctly you should reach the capsule with around 40
seconds left.
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|                      TWINKLE PARK                               |
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Difficulty: **
SUMMARY OF LEVEL: Twinkle Park is sort of a review of your jumping, running,
and attacking skills. It also has bumper cars, which is the best part of the
level. If you want a basic, all around skill type level, Twinkle Park is where
you should go.
C EMBLEM: Break the capsule
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There are two parts to this level. The first is the bumper cars and the second
is Sonic on foot.
DRIVING THE BUMPER CARS TO AREA TWO
Bumper car controls
A: Move forward/Get in car
B/X: Break/Reverse
The more rings you collect, the better acceleration your bumper car will have.
Begin by doing a homing attack on each bumper car to destroy the enemy inside.
Then choose a color and stand near it and press (A) to hop in. Now drive
toward the big door near the end to enter the track.
There are over 100 rings here so keep that in mind for the B emblem.
There are dash pads all over the place also but enemies in bumper cars are
usually near them so beware (just run into the back of their car to destroy
them although it will slow you down a lot).
There are also some Kikis (the little monkeys) on the track but you can just
run over them.
You'll know you are near the end when you go through two loops. At the end you
will hop into a hole and exit the bumper car track. Now that was fun wasn't
it?
TO CHECKPOINT ONE
You will now land in a roller coaster that will take you to the very end of
Twinkle Park. (Notice how you start the ride near the end of the level... how
cruel to start it there.)
When you finish, you will be right in front of the first checkpoint.
TO CHECKPOINT TWO
I've always hated bowling. But when you bowl with Sonic it isn't that bad.
Move forward past the first checkpoint.
When you enter the bowling lane, you'll instantly begin to charge a spin dash.
Aim it at the pins and release to open the next door.
Go up the stairs and cross the little pool to hit checkpoint two.
TO CHECKPOINT THREE
More bowling! After you destroy the pins go up some more stairs and you'll
enter a merry-go-round. Go to your left (it is the quickest way even if the
path is rotating to the right) but beware the spiked balls to exit and hit
checkpoint three.
TO CHECKPOINT FOUR
Now go down the stairs and past the pool and hit the springs to land on the
roof. Climb the roof, jump over the barrels, hit the dash pads, run up the
hill, and cross the little pool (this is all very fast).
Now jump from the floating platform to the rotating roof, and then jump on the
next roof, then a platform, then another roof, and then a little floating
path.
At the end of this path jump forward and do a homing attack on the Kiki to
reach the ledge.
Checkpoint four is just around the corner.
ALTERNATE PATH
If you happened to fall during any of that jumping you'll have to take a long,
complicated, time consuming path.
Go forward, climb up the slope (there are a lot of spiked balls so be careful)
go north a bit more and jump over the three rows of barrels.
Then hop from one little house to another and finally up a narrow path with a
spiked ball to reach checkpoint four.
END ALTERNATE PATH
TO GOAL
Hit the spring and jump across the floating platforms to the roof. Run along
the edge of the roof. You'll do this for a long time. Be careful because if
you fall, you'll end up at an earlier part of the level, which can eat up
time.
At the end of the roof there is a spring. Hit it and you'll end up in front of
some stairs. Climb those and the goal will be in front of you.
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B EMBLEM: Get 50 rings and destroy the capsule!
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Difficulty: ***
Getting 50 rings is very easy, but keeping them till the end is difficult.
You'll most likely get over 100 rings in the bumper cars. Just watch out
because there are many spiked balls in the level.
On the merry-go-round, it is a good idea to go to the right and take the
longer path because it reduces your chances of getting hit.
Beware the exploding barrels near the end also. At the very end, just avoid
the three enemies and you'll do fine.
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A EMBLEM: Destroy the capsule in 3:00!
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Difficulty: ***
This stage can be annoying due to the tight time limit. First just run forward
and jump into the nearest bumper car you see. Now just go straight through the
track, without pausing for rings, and try not to hit any bumper cars because
they really slow you down.
There is a MAJOR shortcut that will cut off tons of time while you are riding
the roller coaster.
When you jump in the coaster, hold left or right so you will jump out on the
sides instead of falling in the hole at the end.
Now backtrack while walking on the track and you'll fall onto a platform.
Do a homing attack toward the pool to find yourself instantly near the roof of
Pleasure Castle and right past checkpoint four. From there, just go through as
fast as you can.
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|                      SPEED HIGHWAY                              |
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Difficulty: **
SUMMARY OF LEVEL: Speed Highway shows what Sonic games are really about
because it is fast and fun. It is filled with loops and dash pads to
speed up the action.
The second area is probably one of the most fun areas in the game. Go here if
you just want to have a fast run of a level.
C EMBLEM: Break the Capsule
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TO CHECKPOINT ONE
Begin by going straight down the highway, hitting the dash pads, and going
through the loop. At the end of the highway, you'll hit some dash pads and
land on some glass.
Be careful. If you stay on the glass too long it will shatter and you'll fall.
Jump up and hit the spring to land on a lift. Take the lift up to checkpoint
one.
TO CHECKPOINT TWO
Hit the dash pads in front of you. Run sideways on the building to cross the
big gap.
ALTERNATE PATH
If you fall off, you'll have to take a path with many spiked enemies and
spiked balls. Just head straight and do your best to avoid them.
END ALTERNATE PATH
When you reach the other side, go straight, turn left, and run up the stairs.
Run past the bell (jump up and touch it for some rings) and down the highway.
Run through the narrow tunnel, and hit the dash pads when you exit.
There will be a large lift that will take you to the second floor of the
highway.
Go straight and jump on the lifts moving in a circle. Jump off when you hit
the third floor of the highway.
Go straight and hop down onto the highway to your right and hit the dash pads
to be sent into another large lift.
You'll be taken to an area with some springs so hit them to be sent to a
helicopter pad.
The helicopter will start flying so jump while standing below it and you'll
automatically grab on.
You'll fly to another helicopter pad where the second checkpoint is.
TO AREA TWO
Turn left and go straight until you reach a rocket. Grab onto it and you'll be
sent to another highway.