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While the original Sonic Generations put you in the red running shoes of Sonic, the brand-newSonic X Shadow Generationslets Shadow have some time in the limelight. The original Sonic content remains mostly the same, but Shadow’s own levels justify the return.
One of those levels is from the infamous Sonic 06, though a level with considerable style - Kingdom Valley. It brings you the best of Sonic 06 with the smoother controls of Shadow. There’s plenty to be seen here, so let’s get into everything you need to know about Kingdom Valley.
How To Get An S Rank In Kingdom Valley
Kingdom Valley is all aboutthe highs and being cautious with your footing. There are plenty of spots where you can easily fall to your death, while just as many dangerous jumps will reward you with a higher route to get to your goal quicker.
Kingdom Valley Act 1 S Rank
There are plenty of tightropes spread across Kingdom Valley that Shadow will reach higher on with a well-timed jump. However,doing a slam will immediately shoot Shadow upwards at maximum height. Use this tactic on every tightrope you come across.
Turning while surfing can be quite hard, so use the left and right dodges instead. You’ll lose momentum but it’s a much easier method than turning manually. While in the first section with Doom Surf,aim for the right. This will shoot you to a higher route that is much faster than surfing.
In certain surfing sections, a monster will chase after you, firing projectiles all the while.Take down these projectiles with Doom Spear, and use Chaos Control when prompted so you may use Doom Blast against them. Move to the lock-on point to skip ahead a significant amount.
When landing on the tightrope after a grind rail late in the mission, make sure toslam down to reach an even higher route. You’ll land on another grind rail along this route, though hop off it to activate another grind rail along the way for an even faster route to the goal.
In the final section on the bridge surrounded by water, head straight to the right to activate a grind rail, andleap off it through the Dash Ringto skip the enemies below and save a few seconds. Use the same tightrope slam tactic as before to reach another set of Dash Rings that brings you closer to the end.
Complete the mission inunder 4:30 seconds with a score of at least 40,000to get the lovely A Rank, and a Perfect Clear to turn it into the wonderful S Rank.
Kingdom Valley Act 2 S Rank
Boosting is your best friendin Act 2. Plenty of quarter pipes exist that will give you a good amount of height if you hit them while boosting, bringing you quickly to higher routes.
Like the slam attacks on tightropes in Act 1,make frequent use of slams hereto break through boxes quickly, and help you navigate the constant drops more easily.
Certain sections will contain enemies you can use Doom Blast on. While some have lock-on points, it’s better toaim for the statues that activate the grind rails. This will turn them on immediately, allowing Shadow to start grinding as soon as he catches up with the enemy.
Once you enter the interior area, many pillar will start moving to lock you in place. This can cost you precious time and even your life if you’re not careful, somake liberal use of Chaos Controlto lock them in place to give you time to move past them. There are plenty of enemies to find here to quickly refill your gauge.
Near the end, there will be a loop you run through that shoots you into a Dash Ring. With some good timing,you can skip this loop entirelyand jump right into the Dash Ring instead.
Completing this Act inunder 3 minuteswill easily net you an A Rank, though you can still achieve itif you have enough Rings to boost your score past 40,000. Get a Perfect Clear and that A Rank becomes an S Rank.
Where To Find Every Collection Box Key In Kingdom Valley
In every level of Sonic X Shadow Generations,there are six Collection Box Keys to be found, three for each Act. These Keys are used to open their respective chests in White Space, Shadow’s open-world hub area. Here’s where to find them all.
Kingdom Valley Act 1 Keys
There arethree Keys to find in Act 1, a Music, Artwork, and Shadow’s History Key. This is where to find them.
Kingdom Valley Act 2 Keys
There are alsothree keys to find in Act 2, a Music, Shadow’s History, and Artwork Key. Here’s where to find each of them.
And that is everything that Kingdom Valley has for you. With your S Rank achieved and all Keys collected, you can return to White Space to discover some new goodies.
