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Scrap Brain Zone

Fifth Zone, Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)
Number of Acts: 3
Location: South Island
Level theme: industrial
Maximum rings, Act 1: 73 + 0 / 69 + 0
Maximum rings, Act 2: 89 + 10 / 90 + 10
Maximum rings, Act 3: 89 + 10 / 81 + 10
Non-English names: JP: スクラップブレインMedia:Sonic 1 GG JP Manual.pdf^[1] DE: Zone des GehirnsMedia:Sonic1 SMS EU manual.pdf^[2] FR: Zone de Cerveau en DébrisMedia:Sonic1 SMS EU manual.pdf^[2] ES: Zona del Cerebro de HojalataMedia:Sonic1 SMS EU manual.pdf^[3] IT: Zona del Cervelli in FrantumiMedia:Sonic1 SMS EU manual.pdf^[3] SE: Scrap Brain ZoneMedia:Sonic1 SMS EU manual.pdf^[3] NL: Kwade Brein ZoneMedia:Sonic1 SMS EU manual.pdf^[3]
← Labyrinth Zone \| Sky Base Zone →

For the 16-bit Scrap Brain Zone, see Scrap Brain Zone.

Scrap Brain Zone is the fifth Zone in the 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog. This Zone has three Acts like other Zones in this game, though the third Act is treated as a standard Act that ends without a boss.

Overview

This is the third Zone that is loosely based on a Zone from the Mega Drive version, and is set within Dr. Eggman's trap-filled industrial base filled with the flame vents in the ceiling, electrical conductors and conveyor belts that Sonic must be wary of. The outdoor background is present in all three Acts, rather than using unique backgrounds for each Act.

This version of Scrap Brain Zone is more of a complicated puzzle-filled maze than anything. Act 2 is a somewhat open-ended level that spans multiple sub-levels, teleporters, and doors to rooms which can't be opened without stepping on a button which is difficult to reach in itself, then locate a teleporter from another sub-level to reach the opened room and reach the goal. Act 3 is a complicated maze, with doors that require the player to be on a certain side for them to open. Unlike all other third Acts in the game, Scrap Brain Zone's third Act contains Rings.

Curiously, there is no boss fight in this Zone. Upon reaching the end of Act 3, Sonic will chase Eggman to an escape platform which progresses the two to Sky Base Zone.

Quotes

“	Soar past shimmering city lights. Then dash into a metal labyrinth that's full of dangerous booby traps. The conveyor belts are slippery — watch out!	„
— Sonic the Hedgehog US Game Gear manualMedia:Sonic1 GG US manual.pdf^[4]

Enemies

	Caterkiller — Its body is protected by spikes. Jump on its head to avoid taking damage.
	Ball Hog — Pig bots that hop in place atop steep banks and roll balls down the slope.

Special item locations

The following are the locations of the Chaos Emerald and 1-Up monitors in each Act. Detailed maps featuring the locations of these items can be found here.

Chaos Emerald

The Chaos Emerald for this Zone is located in Act 2. Take the top path at the fork, and from the beginning of the upper sub-area, jump across the first two pits, and then drop into the third pit. This leads to a teleporter that leads to the Emerald.

1-Up monitors

Act 1: The first set of conveyor belts carries the 1-Up monitor, which will slide off into the bottomless pit below if the player doesn't grab it fast enough.
Act 2: After taking the bottom path at the fork and entering the lower sub-area, drop down to the bottom and take the left teleporter, returning to the first area and the 1-Up.
Act 3: Just before the top of the maze, take the right-most path to drop down to the bottom of the maze where the 1-Up is located.

References

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Books:

File:Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 Segas Official Players Guide.pdf

Sega's Official Player's Guide

An Official Player's Guide

[:File:Sonic_1_GG_JP_Manual.pdf_p21-1] File:Sonic 1 GG JP Manual.pdf, page 21

[:File:Sonic1_SMS_EU_manual.pdf_p22-2] 2.0 ^2.1 File:Sonic1 SMS EU manual.pdf, page 22

[:File:Sonic1_SMS_EU_manual.pdf_p23-3] 3.0 ^3.1 ^3.2 ^3.3 File:Sonic1 SMS EU manual.pdf, page 23

[:File:Sonic1_GG_US_manual.pdf_p10-4] File:Sonic1 GG US manual.pdf, page 10

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 '''Scrap Brain Zone''' is the fifth [[Zone]] in the 8-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. This Zone has three Acts like other Zones in this game, though the third Act is treated as a standard Act that ends without a boss.
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 This version of Scrap Brain Zone is more of a complicated puzzle-filled maze than anything. Act 2 is a somewhat open-ended level that spans multiple sub-levels, teleporters, and doors to rooms which can't be opened without stepping on a [[button]] which is difficult to reach in itself, then locate a teleporter from another sub-level to reach the opened room and reach the goal. Act 3 is a complicated maze, with doors that require the player to be on a certain side for them to open. Unlike all other third Acts in the game, Scrap Brain Zone's third Act contains [[Ring]]s.
+Curiously, there is no boss fight in this Zone. Upon reaching the end of Act 3, Sonic will chase Eggman to an escape platform which progresses the two to [[Sky Base Zone]].
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-==Walkthroughs==
+==Special item locations==
-Detailed maps for each Act can be found [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)/Maps#Scrap Brain Zone|here]].
+The following are the locations of the [[Chaos Emerald]] and 1-Up [[monitors]] in each Act. Detailed maps featuring the locations of these items can be found [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)/Maps|here]].
-===Act 1===
+===Chaos Emerald===
-This is the introductory level to the zone. The level is fairly short, and easy to pass through. Basically you must run to the end of the level, jumping over gaps, and avoiding obstacles. The first set of conveyor belts has an extra life that will slide off into the bottomless pit below if you don't grab it fast enough!
+The Chaos Emerald for this Zone is located in Act 2. Take the top path at the fork, and from the beginning of the upper sub-area, jump across the first two pits, and then drop into the third pit. This leads to a teleporter that leads to the Emerald.
-===Act 2===
-Similar to Act One, but there is a slight puzzle in this level involving doors and switches.
-'''Act Two - Chaos Emerald''' - Do the first part as usual. When you get to a fork in the road that has two diagonal paths, take the '''upper''' one. Go through the door, climb the ramp, and jump across the '''two''' pits that follow, but NOT over the next one. Instead, fall into it. Head right, and go into the teleporter. You will come out directly to the left of the Emerald. Good luck getting to the end!
-===Act 3===
+===1-Up monitors===
-'''Act Three''' - In lieu of a boss fight, Scrap Brain's Act 3 gives Sonic a confusing maze. Once you reach Robotnik, you chase him to a platform which progresses Sonic and Eggman to [[Sky Base Zone]].
+*'''Act 1:''' The first set of conveyor belts carries the 1-Up monitor, which will slide off into the bottomless pit below if the player doesn't grab it fast enough.
+*'''Act 2:''' After taking the bottom path at the fork and entering the lower sub-area, drop down to the bottom and take the left teleporter, returning to the first area and the 1-Up.
+*'''Act 3:''' Just before the top of the maze, take the right-most path to drop down to the bottom of the maze where the 1-Up is located.
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