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Ice Cap

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For the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 level, see IceCap Zone.
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Ice Cap
Second/Third/Fourth stage, Sonic Adventure
Number of Acts: 3
Big the Cat
Level number: 2
Areas: 1
Maximum rings: 90 + (5-200)
A-rank requirement: 2000g
Miles "Tails" Prower
Level number: 3
Areas: 1
Maximum rings: 566
A-rank requirement: Race
Sonic the Hedgehog
Level number: 4
Areas: 3
Maximum rings: 739 + (2-80)
A-rank requirement: 4m 0s

Ice Cap is the standard Sonic ice stage, but with a bit more puzzle solving and more action towards the end. The music is soft and lazy, like a cold winter morning--that, is until the avalanche starts. IceCap is broken into three parts.

Snowy Mountain

This part is only accessible by Sonic. The goal is to reach the limestone cave at the other side. There is a short cut in the form of some numbered light pads at the bottom of the stage just as you exit the cave you start in. The first pad is a little tricky to stand on, but once you do, you'll zap to the end in no time flat.

Limestone Cave

This section is accessible by Sonic & Big. Sonic's goal is the follow the path around the edge to work his way up to the numbered warp pads. The last pad will knock the giant ice cycle down from the ceiling giving Sonic a means of escape. For Big, this section offers several pools to ice fish in as well as several underwater areas to explore. Be sure to keep an eye open for the giant dinosaur skeleton.

Snowboard

While less like an action stage and more like a minigame, this section is available to both Sonic & Tails. Snowboard down the mountain to outrun the avalanche. Watch for the yellow ski jumps and be sure to press the jump button to send your character flying farther. Eggman ships will come by and drop bombs, so watch out.

Enemies

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