Tails’ game is much shorter (and easier) than Sonic’s, but that doesn’t make it any less fun. Tails first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on the Genesis/Mega Drive, and has been a staple in most Sonic games since. Tails’ Adventure is the story of him coming out of Sonic’s shadow. His Adventure takes him to many of the same stages as Sonic, most of which he is racing Sonic. Only at the end will Tails strike out on his own as he races Eggman. Tails also gets two different upgrades, which are the Rhythm Badge and the Jet Anklet. 

Tails’ Action Stages are: 

• Windy Valley 
• Casinopolis 
• Ice Cap 
• Sky Deck 
• Speed Highway 

Windy Valley

His Adventure starts out with Sonic rescuing him after the plane crash. After that, take the train to Mystic Ruin, and fight Egg Hornet as Sonic did before. Once again when Eggman is defeated take the green key to Windy Valley and enter the level. 

Windy Valley Objectives: 

C: Beat Sonic to the end. 

B: Beat Sonic to the end while collecting at least 50 rings. 

A: Beat and even faster Sonic to the end. 

Windy Valley Shortcuts:

In order to defeat the faster Sonic, you will need to use all the shortcuts in the level, which are very easy to spot. You will see large green rings floating in the air, if you fly through those, you will be launched forward at high speed. There are multiple paths of these rings in this level, and if you use each one Sonic can be easily defeated. 

Casinopolis

When you clear Windy Valley, head back to Station Square and enter Casinopolis by flying up to the button. 

Casinopolis Objectives: 

C: Race Sonic to the end. 

B: Collect 50 rings and defeat Sonic in the race. 

A: Defeat an even faster Sonic to the end. 

Casinopolis Shortcut: 

The only real trick to beating Sonic in the final race of Casinopolis is to get Tails’ Jet Anklet upgrade. In Station Square, go near the Twinkle Park entrance and jump into the small pool of water. Walk into the tunnel and fly up into the room to get the upgrade. Once you have that, simply fly as much as possible in Casinopolis in order to beat the faster Sonic. 

Ice Cap

Once again, the ice key will appear upon completing Casinopolis. Take it to Mystic Ruins and enter Ice Cap. 

Ice Cap Objectives: 

C: Beat Sonic. 

B: Beat Sonic with at least 50 rings. 

A: Beat the faster Sonic. 

Ice Cap Shortcut: 

Tails’ version of Ice Cap is solely the snowboarding portion of the level. The same strategy used with Sonic applied here. 

Sky Deck

After Ice Cap, Tails will repeat Sonic’s battles with both Knuckles and Chaos 4. Then, you will play through Sky Chase Act 1, again. Then, go to the pyramid area of Mystic Ruins and find the small tunnel. Fly up and step on the switch to enter the mini-game, Sand Hill. This is simply a different version of the snowboarding stage of Ice Cap, with Tails boarding down sand instead of snow. 

Following Sand Hill, you will be in the Tikal area. Head to your left to find the Rhythm Badge that will allow you to do infinite spins. Then, go to the front of the temple to speak with Tikal. When you are done with that, return to Tails’ Workshop to play Sky Chase Act 2, again. 

As with Sonic, when you complete Sky Chase Act 2, you will land on Egg Carrier where you will gain access to Sky Deck. 

Sky Deck Objectives: 

C: Beat Sonic. 

B: Beat Sonic with at least 50 rings. 

A: Beat the faster Sonic. 

Sky Deck Shortcuts: 

This level has so many shortcuts it is a breeze. Remember the acceleration rings? Well, there are plenty of those in this level, and if you take advantage of them, beating Sonic will be very easy. 

Speed Highway

Again, as in Sonic’s trip through the game, Tails will need to defeat E-102 Gamma. When he does that, he will once again be in Station Square. Follow Eggman into Speed Highway to start the final level. 

Speed Highway Objectives 

C: Beat Eggman to the Rocket 

B: Beat Eggman to the Rocket with at least 50 Rings 

A: Beat and even faster Eggman 

Speed Highway Shortcuts:

As with Sky Deck, the acceleration rings are the keys to success here. Hit all of them and fly as much as possible and you will do fine. 

When that is done, Tails will have one final task to complete, and that is to defeat Eggman one last time. The mean man comes after Tails in the Egg Walker. To defeat him wait until the discs on the ankles flash, then spin into them. Repeat until the robot is defeated and you will have completed this adventure! 

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