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Now that you're here, it's time for the hardest part of the run.  The game ''really'' doesn't want you back here without paying the 400-ring toll, and about 90% of the time, you'll be rejected back through the invisible wall at some random point, meaning you have to go through all this over again.  But occasionally, you'll be able to land that one perfect jump onto the capsule without being rejected, and claim your time for good.

Now that you're here, it's time for the hardest part of the run.  The game ''really'' doesn't want you back here without paying the 400-ring toll, and about 90% of the time, you'll be rejected back through the invisible wall at some random point, meaning you have to go through all this over again.  But occasionally, you'll be able to land that one perfect jump onto the capsule without being rejected, and claim your time for good.

Best video (Dreamcast): [http://www.soniccenter.org/videos/2-3-3-1-1281.avi 0:12.81 by SadisticMystic]

Best video (Dreamcast): [http://youtube.com/watch?v=IBfh7XzGhqg 0:09.71 by Sonic3Knuckles]

Best video (GameCube): [http://www.soniccenter.org/videos/CP-Sonic-028-compressed.wmv 0:28.35 by Marth]

Best video (GameCube): [http://www.soniccenter.org/videos/CP-Sonic-028-compressed.wmv 0:28.35 by Marth]

This is a treasure-hunting stage.  The general [[SA Hunting Tips|hunting tips]] apply.  The best locations are:

This is a treasure-hunting stage.  The general [[SA Hunting Tips|hunting tips]] apply.  The best locations are:

2. From the start, head forward and right to the building that has a roof you can climb up onto. There's a spiked enemy on that roof, and piece 2 should be inside that enemy. If it isn't, you have the wrong piece layout and should try again.

 

3. Turn around from the roof with piece 2, toward another building on the other side of the street. This one has a balcony on it, and piece 3 can appear in that balcony. Grab it.

1. This is on top of the triangular directory structure, in front of the vault room. Glide in a straight line and jump high enough to get on it, then turn, jump to grab the piece, and head towards...

1. From piece 3, turn left to face another building. This one has a tunnel with rings in it on the left side. Sometimes, in addition to the rings, you'll find piece 1 there as well. Drop down a bit and run through the tunnel. You need to get this in one try after the successful piece 3, or else you restart at street level and have to spend time climbing back up.

 

2. In the string of enemies leading to the vault. You want the 3rd-closest enemy; it'll be a bit to the left. You need to get this in one try after the successful piece 1, or else you go back to the beginning and you have to retrace all your steps again, wasting time.

 

3. In the Sonic statue. Restart before attempting this, to go back to the starting location. Do one quick glide toward the center to get up to speed, then jump just before the stairs down and glide to make it to the top of the center structure.  You'll be on the wrong side of the statue's foot, so jump over the foot and land next to the statue's weak spot. To get the piece in the fastest way, face some direction other than the weak spot, press B twice, then turn to face the weak spot and press B a third time. As the statue falls (and your path to the piece is now open) you'll be thrust forward to grab the piece.

 

Record video: [http://www.soniccenter.org/videos/2-3-3-3-984.wmv 0:09.84 by SadisticMystic]

 

[[Category:SA Strats]]

[[Category:SA Strats]]