Quick Links
Sonic X Shadow Generationshas given us another remake of what was already a pseudo-remake of classic Sonic levels, except now we have Shadow added in, too. While that does mean the majority of Sonic’s content is left untouched, Shadow has brand-new content all unique to him.
That said, you’re able to’t beat a good ol' Sonic level, and Chemical Plant is one of the most well-known of them all. There’s a lot to find and do across Classic and Modern Sonic levels here, as well as some new flourishes to freshen up the experience. Here’s everything you need to conquer the Chemical Plant.
How To Get S Rank In Chemical Plant
Chemical Plant Act 1 S Rank
Like always, momentum is the strongest defining characteristic of Classic Sonic, and that means he’ll have to slow down a little bit every now and then. Right at the beginning of the Act is a good example, as slowly jumping along the moving platform willlet Sonic reach a higher paththat avoids most of the underwater sections.
Whenever you come across a quarter pipe, make sure touse a fully charged Spin Dash. This will typically bring you to a higher area that even Sonic’s highest momentum couldn’t reach otherwise.
Bounce off enemies wherever possible, as this will both let you get to higher areas, and typically speed you along the stage faster than trying to avoid them.
If you do end up in the water,go as fast as you may. You will always have enough air to escape without refilling at air bubbles if you keep up the pace.
Beyond this, there are no major gimmicks to look out for. Complete the stage inunder 2:00 minutes with a score of 50,000 or more to earn that A Rank, and upgrade it to an S Rank with a Perfect Clear.
Chemical Plant Act 2 S Rank
Modern Sonic goes fast, at times faster than the stage can actually manage.Slowing down is an active hindrance to Modern Sonic, especially with how upset the camera gets, so keep the speed up all the way through and keep an eye out for secret paths.
In fact, you may find one such hidden path right at the very beginning. On both sides of the main pathway are two others.Both of them allow you to skip the section leading up to the highway, though they are quite hard to reach. Try them at your own risk.
On the highway, attempt to reach the Rainbow Speed Ramp as this will lead you to a crane handle, letting you speed past the grind rail. After hitting the subsequent side-scrolling section,jump almost immediately after the checkpointto reach a higher section letting you bypass the underwater section below.
If you do end up below the water though, just start dashing.Sonic will start running so fast he will rise to the water’s surface. Boosting is a good aim in general for Modern Sonic, as it means he is always at top speed letting him reach incredible heights from quarter pipes.
Near the end of the level, Sonic will grab onto a crane handle before approaching a grind rail. Make sure toquickly use your Homing Attack before landingto latch onto another crane handle, bring you even closer to your goal.
And that’s it! Avoiding the underwater sections is more than enough to get you an S Rank, and as long as you keep up the speed falling once or two isn’t too severe a punishment either. As long as youget a time under 2:30 minutes and a score of 50,000then you’re all set for an A Rank, with a Perfect Clear boosting it up to an S Rank.
Where To Find Every Red Star Ring In Chemical Plant
There areten Red Star Rings in totalin the Chemical Plant, five for each Sonic. They’re pretty well spaced out across the routes, making them next to impossible to acquire all of them in a single run. Take all the time you need, and maybe even speed it along with our helpful guide.
Chemical Plant Act 1 Red Stars
Classic Sonic’s Red Star Rings can be hard to finddue to the locked camerafrom the side-scrolling perspective, so here’s where they all are to ease your search.
The reward for this is the skill, Breath Holder.
Chemical Plant Act 2 Red Stars
With how fast Sonic moves, it’squite simple to just dash past a Red Starwithout even seeing it, so we’re going to show you each of the locations so you’re able to keep on going fast.
The reward for this is the skill,Smasher Bonus.
Where To Find Every Hidden Chao In Chemical Plant
Newly added with Sonic X Shadow Generations are the famous icons of the Sonic series, Chaos. The small guys who have their own garden, not the all-powerful emeralds.There are six of them hidden in each stage,three for each Sonic to find.
Chemical Plant Act 1 Hidden Chaos
The Chaos are very well-hidden, and quite out of the way from where you could expect. Some are in plain sight, while others are full-on hidden in locations you can’t see without actively looking. Here’s where you can find them all for Classic Sonic.
Chemical Plant Act 2 Hidden Chaos
Sonic moves at, well, supersonic speed. Andsupersonic speeds aren’t quite suited to searching meticulouslyfor tiny little fellows that don’t seem keen on being found. So here’s where to find all of them to save you the effort.
With that, you have proffered every collectible on offer in the Chemical Plant, as well as gotanother S Rank in your collection.
