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WithSonic X Shadow Generations, Shadow is finally given his own chance to chance in a remake of his own, while Sonic is latched on beside him with a remaster of agame that was already a remake. Yet Sonic feels just as good to play as the day Sonic Generations first launched.
So with that in mind, we’re taking a look at Speed Highway, a classic level in Sonic’s history, and one of the more exciting levels in this game, too. It has lots of twists and turns to take advantage of, as well as a healthy dose of collectibles, so we’re here to help you find them all.
How To Get An S Rank In Speed Highway
Speed Highway is, you guessed it,all about speed. You’ll want to be doing fast to avoid the police enemies catching you, cars hitting you, and generally falling. Keep that speed up to find your S Rank at the end of the road.
Speed Highway Act 1 S Rank
As Classic Sonic, Act 1 still has a high focus on speed, though as is typical for Classic Sonic, you’ll still want tokeep an eye on your footingand jump tactically.
Right at the very beginning,jump at the end of the trail of ringsto bounce off some balloons, leading you to a higher route.
After ascending the platforms of this higher route, keep up your speed andbounce off the flying enemies to reach an even higher route.
After crashing into the building with the rocket, immediatelyjump after passing through the checkpointto get into a higher room, letting you bypass some of the lower sections.
After exiting the glass hallways,jump onto the flying enemy to fall down the left-leaning slopeto a lower route that is overall faster.
In the section with the dumpsters that toss you into the air, you will encounter a series of collapsing platforms moving upwards.Time your jumps across theseto reach a higher section with a checkpoint.
After all this, you will have completed Act 1. Any timeunder 2:30 minutes and a score of 50,000will grant you an A Rank, with a Perfect Clear upgrading it to an S Rank.
Speed Highway Act 2 S Rank
Act 2, focusing on Modern Sonic, has much more high-speed action. You’ll still want to keep your eyes open though, becausesecret routes hide in every corner.
Immediately after beginning, you’ll want to boost and then jump forward. This willbring you to a grind railand a faster route.
After passing through the next checkpoint, you’re able to perform a very tricky jump. Instead of jumping off the Rainbow Ramp, jump over it. You will fall lower, but can skip a massive portion of the interior byboosting into Dash Ring in a holein the building.
There will also be some Eggman bounce pads on the wall.Boost when you see themto reach the hole in time.
While skydiving from the helicopter,aim for the three floating platforms. This will let you bypass the lower area and the enemies protecting it.
After landing on the highway after the rocket, drift around the corner andimmediately jump to the upper highway. Be careful here and keep to the left. If you fall off, you’ll have to do a full circle around again rather than continue on a lower route.
And now Act 2 is complete! Any timeunder 2:20 and a score of 50,000or higher will earn you an A Rank with a Perfect Clear bumping it up to an S Rank.
Where To Find Every Red Star Ring In Speed Highway
Virtually unchanged since their debut in the original Sonic Generations, Red Star Rings return. There are five to be found in each Act,giving you ten to search out in total. Here’s where to find them all, and the skills they reward you.
Speed Highway Act 1 Red Stars
There arefive Red Star Rings to find in Act 1. Not all of them are hidden in the quicker routes, so ensure to explore thoroughly. Here’s where to find each of them.
This unlocks the Skill,Power Sneakers.
Speed Highway Act 2 Red Stars
Like Act 1,there are five Red Star Rings to find hereas well. They can’t all be acquired in a single run, so make sure to play through a few times.
This unlocks the Skill,Auto-Gauge.
Where To Find Every Hidden Chao In Speed Highway
There are three Chao to be found in every Act of Sonic X Shadow Generations, meaning there are6 in each location. These are a new addition to this release and while they serve no real purpose, they look very cute.
Speed Highway Act 1 Chaos
There arethree chaos to be found here, found across various routes so you’ll need a few runs here as well.
Speed Highway Act 2 Chaos
Another three chaocan be found in Act 2, some of them hidden in rather cruel areas that make them very easy to miss.
With thosefinal few chaos, you will have gotten a taste of everything there is in SPeed Highway, and hopefully grabbed yourself an S Rank along the way.
