Hidden Palace Zone (S&K)
From Sonic Retro
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Fifth level, Sonic & Knuckles OSV: Sonic & Knuckles OSV Level Map: Sonic 3 & Knuckles Level Maps Maximum Rings, Act 1: 33 + 40 Music: |
Hidden Palace Zone is the fifth zone in Sonic & Knuckles (the eleventh zone in Sonic 3 & Knuckles). Hidden Palace Zone is where Knuckles hides and protects the Master Emerald. As Sonic, is the setting of a major turn point in the game's storyline.
The level begins at the end of Lava Reef Zone Act 2. After a few steps, the scenery changes into that of the Hidden Palace. After a short walk through the level...
As Sonic and/or Tails, you will fight Knuckles. After this fight, a cutscene occurs in which Dr. Robotnik steals the Master Emerald. Knuckles attempts to save it, but Robotnik electrocutes him. After this, Knuckles will lead you to a teleporter that sends you to the next Zone, Sky Sanctuary.
As Knuckles, the Zone merely acts as a pass-through to access the Sky Sanctuary Zone, albeit a different area than Sonic and Tails are sent to.
All characters enter from tunnels from Lava Reef, and exit through teleporters to Sky Sanctuary. Interestingly, Hidden Palace is listed as Lava Reef Act 4 in the Stage Select menu. This is not an unreasonable jump, as it shares music and overall appearance with Lava Reef Act 2, although the backgrounds are different as the Death Egg can be seen leaving the mouth of the volcano in Hidden Palace, while it was still stuck there in Act 2.
Instruction Manual Description
| “ | Some mysteries are solved! Robotnik makes his big play, and Knuckles finds out who is the REAL bad guy is! | „ |
Trivia
- The mural in the background where Sonic fights Knuckles depicts/predicts the final battle in the Doomsday Zone.
- If one is playing Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and one has collected the all Super Emeralds, they can be seen around the Master Emerald altar.
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| Levels in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | ||
| Angel Island Zone | Hydrocity Zone | Marble Garden Zone | Carnival Night Zone | IceCap Zone | Launch Base Zone | Special Stage | ||
| Levels in Sonic & Knuckles | ||
| Mushroom Hill Zone | Flying Battery Zone | Sandopolis Zone | Lava Reef Zone | Hidden Palace Zone | Sky Sanctuary Zone | Death Egg Zone | Doomsday Zone | Special Stage | ||
| Two-Player Levels in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | ||
| Azure Lake Zone | Balloon Park Zone | Chrome Gadget Zone | Desert Palace Zone | Endless Mine Zone | ||
