Hidden Palace Zone (Sonic & Knuckles)
From Sonic Retro
| Hidden Palace Zone |
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| Fifth Zone, Sonic & Knuckles |
| Maximum rings, Act 1: 33 + 40 |
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.
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.