How To Find All The Chaos Emeralds In Sonic Superstars
Finding all the Chaos Emeralds in Sonic Superstars is crucial for unlocking new abilities and ultimately achieving the game's true ending. Here’s a detailed guide on how to locate and collect each of the seven Chaos Emeralds.
Chaos Emerald Locations
Each Chaos Emerald is hidden within a Special Stage, accessible through large, glowing rings scattered throughout the game's levels. Here’s where to find each Emerald:
Avatar Chaos Emerald (Blue) – Bridge Island, Act 1
To find the Avatar Chaos Emerald, navigate through Bridge Island Act 1. Take the lowest available path through the level until you spin through a narrow tunnel and are launched up onto a crumbling stone platform. Head right across a bridge to find the Special Stage Ring floating in the air.
Bullet Chaos Emerald (Red) – Speed Jungle, Act 1
The Bullet Chaos Emerald can be found in Speed Jungle Act 1. Stay near the bottom of the level until you reach a corridor with bounce pads that launch you high into the air. The Emerald moves around the area in a circular motion. Instead of chasing it, head left and bounce around until the Emerald circles back to your location. Drop onto it to grab and obtain it.
Vision Chaos Emerald – Sky Temple, Act 1
The Vision Chaos Emerald is located in Sky Temple Act 1. The exact path involves navigating through the level to find the Special Stage Ring, but the key is to follow the top pathway and utilize the level's unique mechanics to reach the ring.
Water Chaos Emerald (Cyan) – Pinball Carnival, Act 1
In Pinball Carnival Act 1, stay near the bottom of the level until you reach a corridor with a rotating wheel. Jump upwards into the wheel and then hop into the nearby pipe to arrive next to the Special Stage entrance. Capture the Cyan Chaos Emerald while navigating giant crystal walls, keeping an eye on its visible path through the walls.
Ivy Chaos Emerald (Green) – Lagoon City, Act 1
To find the Ivy Chaos Emerald, head to Lagoon City Act 1. Take the lower pathways and use the water jets to ride a moving platform. After passing a Seal enemy and riding another water slide, bounce over water jets to reach a checkpoint. Use the water gun to launch up to a water slide, then navigate through balance platforms to reach a waterfall. Use the water gun again to cross a gap and run down a slope. Finally, drop down next to a water jet and head left to enter a secret path containing the Special Stage ring.
Slow Chaos Emerald – Sand Sanctuary, Act 1
The Slow Chaos Emerald is located in Sand Sanctuary Act 1. The specific path involves navigating through the level's sandy dunes and finding the Special Stage Ring, which requires careful timing and use of the level's mechanics.
Extra Chaos Emerald – Press Factory, Act 1
The Extra Chaos Emerald can be found in Press Factory Act 1. Navigate through the level, using the factory's machinery to reach the Special Stage Ring. This involves precise jumps and timing to avoid obstacles and find the hidden path.
How to Complete Special Stages
Once you find a Special Stage Ring, you will enter a mini-game where you must chase and capture the Chaos Emerald. Here are some general tips for completing these stages:
- Grapple Points: Use grapple points to close the gap between you and the Emerald. Speed boosts can help you reach the Emerald faster.
- Bounce Pads: In some stages, bounce pads will launch you high into the air. Use these to your advantage by positioning yourself where the Emerald will circle back to.
- Predictable Paths: Some Emeralds move in predictable paths. Use this to your advantage by anticipating where the Emerald will be and positioning yourself accordingly.
Unlocking New Abilities
Each Chaos Emerald unlocks a unique power that can be used throughout the game:
- Avatar Power: Creates clones of the active character that damage enemies and destructible objects.
- Bullet Power: Allows the character to transform into a bullet, enabling them to fling themselves through tight spaces.
- Vision Power: Details not specified, but it is accessible in Sky Temple Act 1.
- Water Power: Turns the character into a liquid state, allowing them to move underwater and swim up waterfalls.
- Ivy Power: Allows the character to grow a vine and ride it upward, providing a reliable way to travel vertically.
- Slow Power: Details not specified, but it is accessible in Sand Sanctuary Act 1.
- Extra Power: Details not specified, but it is accessible in Press Factory Act 1.
Super Form
Collecting all seven Chaos Emeralds unlocks the Super Form for each character. In Super Form, characters are invulnerable to most forms of damage, have increased movement speed, and are more mobile, although harder to control. Trip the Sungazer's Super Form is unique, transforming her into a golden dragon with full flight and the ability to breathe fire.
By following these steps and tips, you can successfully find and collect all the Chaos Emeralds in Sonic Superstars, unlocking new powers and ultimately achieving the game's true ending.