Sonic Adventure

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Skip credits:
While the credits are scrolling, hold L + R + B + A + X + Y and press Start.
Information in this section was contributed by Killdroid2001.

Faster Sonic spins:
Continuously tap X or B to spin faster.

Play as Super Sonic:
Complete the game using all six starting characters to unlock Super Sonic. Sonic will transform into Super Sonic after some time into the next game.

Jump over the train in Station Square as Sonic or Tails. You will find him on the other side.
Information in this section was contributed by Phil Trejo.

Bonus NiGHTS area:
Drop in the top hole while playing in the pinball section of the casino level to reach another pinball machine. Place the ball into the middle hole to fly through a warp and reach an area based on NiGHTS.

Play as Tails:
Controller two may be used for Tails after he is obtained during game play in story mode. Note: Shields, invincibility and extra life boxes have no effect on Tails if collected. Note: If Tails goes too far away from Sonic, he will appear next to Sonic.
Information in this section was contributed by Chinesebug10.

Play as E-102 Gamma:
Although E-102 Gamma explodes at the end of his adventure, it is possible to get him back. Complete his adventure, then reset the game and go back to his adventure after it is saved. You can play as E-102 all you want . However, it is always night except for on the Egg Carrier and in certain levels.
Information in this section was contributed by Super Sonic.

Full pause screen:
Pause game play, then press Y + X.

Hidden Puzzle VMU Game:
Connect a controller with a VMU in its first slot to port D before turning on your Dreamcast with Sonic Adventure in the drive. You will be able to play a hidden VMU game called Chao Puzzle on that controller when you start a game.
Information in this section was contributed by Foxdie54 and Son Goku.

Alternate Twinkle Park Race views:
Press Up during the Twinkle Park Race level to change views.

Alternate snowboards:
Press X immediately before entering the snowboarding portion of the game to get a blue snowboard or B for a yellow snowboard.

Faster snowboarding:
When snowboarding, press or hold B or X to duck and go faster.
Information in this section was contributed by John Whitten.

Hidden artwork:
Put the game disc in a PC compatible CD-ROM drive to find additional images from the game in the "extras" directory.

Hint: Clone characters:
Play through the game (with all the characters) until Super Sonic is unlocked. In Super Sonic's Adventure, go to the crashed island. You will see Knuckles and Eggman (Robotnik). After the FMV sequence, press A + B + X + Y + Start. Then, choose Knuckles. Return to the same place to find two Knuckles. Note: This also can be done with other characters.
Information in this section was contributed by Make7UpUrs265.

Hint: Defeating the whale:
When on the whale stage(s), run over a speed ramp as soon as it appears. Then, do not press anything on the controller; the CPU will do the rest.
Information in this section was contributed by ValandClay.

Hint: Defeating Chaos 0:
Get The Ancient Light. Do the Light Speed Attack on Chaos 0 and he will be defeated with one hit.
Information in this section was contributed by tandhs.

Hint: Defeating Chaos 6:
Wait until Eggman drops his freeze bombs. Then, use the homing signal to turn his bombs into eggs and throw them into Chaos' mouth. He should freeze. When he does, attack him. Repeat this as many times as needed.
Information in this section was contributed by Pigeot14.

When playing as Knuckles, get the Fighting Gloves then go to the trial (if you have already completed the game). If you have not completed the game, you can find the Fighting Gloves behind Big's house -- climb the wall, then go right until you find a ledge. When you fight Chaos 6, freeze him, power up, then get close to him and release the button. Repeat this two times.
Information in this section was contributed by smorgancwv.

As Sonic, use the Light Speed attack on him. His health gauge will go down until only half is remaining. Do the attack a second time to kill him. As Knuckles, use the Maximum Heat attack on him.
Information in this section was contributed by tandhs.

Hint: Defeating Perfect Chaos:
When starting, get as many rings as possible. Then, go over one of the speed tracks to gain speed. Once you are glowing blue, speed straight for Perfect Chaos and you should hit him. Repeat this as many times as possible.
Information in this section was contributed by jaume63.

Hint: Hurt Perfect Chaos at less than maximum speed:
You can hurt Perfect Chaos without going top speed, although you have to be fast. Go onto the road and speed up. Stop moving during that until you are not in a Blue Shock ball, then quickly move into Chaos. If done correctly, you will hurt him without going at maximum speed.
Information in this section was contributed by Segkmet of Venom.

Hint: Perfect Chaos face smash:
As Super Sonic, go to the fight with Perfect Chaos. Instead of hitting Chaos head on, go to either side of him. Try going into Chaos through his arm. If done correctly, Super Sonic will fly up and smash Chaos on his chin. Note: This does not do any more damage than the usual attacks.
Information in this section was contributed by Ryanandalyssa.

Hint: More than one Gold, Metallic, or Black Chao with one memory card:
First, get a Chao that you want more than one of (whether it is the gold or silver). Then, bring the Chao to a Chao Garden and put it into your memory card. After it has saved, turn off your Dreamcast, then turn it back on. Go to the Chao Garden and take it out. Go back to the place where you got the Chao and repeat this until your Chao Garden is full or you do not want any more of them.
Information in this section was contributed by THEKIDOFKORN.

Hint: Super Sonic Chao:
Raise a Golden Chao and give him all the animals to make the Chao look like Sonic. The Chao should look like a Golden Sonic, which is Super Sonic. To make him like a real Super Sonic, raise all of his stats to 999.
Information in this section was contributed by EdGe3437.

Hint: Chao moods:
Information in this section was contributed by heathneedham.

Heart: Happy
Swirl: Angry
Question Mark: Confused
Exclamation Mark: Surprised
XX over eyes: Angry
-- over eyes: Happy
Half Closed eyes: Tired
Waving Arms: Wants Attention
Flailing Arms: Angry

Hint: Silver Chao egg:
Go to the Mystic Ruins. Go to the water fall located in the middle of the Adventure Field. Push the stone that is jutting out of the wall to the right of the water fall. A silver egg will fall from behind the waterfall and float to shore. When it hatches, a silver Chao will be born.
Information in this section was contributed by Dragonair Lover.

Hint: Golden Chao egg:
Go to the Station Square area. Then, go to the area when you fought Chaos for the first time. Look to the side of the City Hall entrance to find egg shaped rock. Take the rock to the building to the left from City Hall. Walk to the window to see a golden Chao egg. However, if you try to take it the front door will lock. Replace the egg with the rock and the door will unlock, allowing you to leave with the egg. When the egg hatches you will have a golden Chao.
Information in this section was contributed by Dragonair Lover and KBol711.

Hint: Black and blue Chao egg:
Go to the Egg Carrier. Then, go the jail area where Amy was kept. In the cell next to where she was held is a black and blue egg. Step on the switch to open the door. Take the egg to the garden. When it hatches, it will be a dark grey and dark blue Chao.
Information in this section was contributed by Dragonair Lover.

Hint: Multiple Chao eggs:
Go to the cell next to where Amy was kept. Pick up the Chao egg and take it to the next room. Drop it down the hole in the middle of the whack a mole game. Go back to the room with the egg. There should be two of them. Pick up the one in the original location, take it to the whack a mole game, and drop it down the same hole. Return to the egg and pick up the one in the original location and there will be one under it. Continue to drop this down the hole and you will get multiple eggs.
Information in this section was contributed by HoundDogPuppy88.

Get an gold, black or silver egg and hatch it. Then, quit and go back to where you found the egg. It will be there again. You can repeat as many times as desired.
Information in this section was contributed by LinkinPChester.

Hint: Iron Chao:
Your Chao must first be evolved. Mate a Gold and a Black Chao and hatch it. Only one out of three eggs will be iron.
Information in this section was contributed by Squiggersmom.

Hint: Bronze Chao:
Your Chao must first be evolved. Mate a silver and black Chao and hatch it. Only one ne out of three eggs will be bronze.
Information in this section was contributed by Squiggersmom.

Hint: Ruby Chao:
Mate a Dark and Hero Chao. It might take a while, but it will eventually appear.
Information in this section was contributed by Renatochiqbn.

Hint: Special Chao:
Collect at least 100 emblems to get access to a special section called the Black Market on the Dreamcast Network. A Special Chao can be downloaded from this area.
Information in this section was contributed by heathneedham.

Hint: Get all five Chaos Emeralds with the Chao:
To get all five of the Chaos Emeralds that you can get with the Chao, you need to log on to the Dreamcast Network and go to the Chao Daycare Section. Download one of the Chaos that are 999 in all four categories. Return to your Chao Garden and race him in a Chao Race. He will leave easily defeat all the other Chao. Repeat this on all five races to get the five possible Chaos Emeralds.
Information in this section was contributed by heathneedham.

Hint: Finding Emeralds quickly:
Emeralds are always in the same place when you go treasure hunting. Learn where the emerald shards are and you will find them very quickly for the third mission.
Information in this section was contributed by MasterEmerald3.

Hint: Copy Chao:
Place the VMU with the Chao in socket 1 and the destination VMU in socket 2. Enter the Chao Garden, then leave the Chao Garden. After the "Now Saving" message, look at the data on the VMU. If done correctly, it will have Chao data. Note: The VMU will not have the Chao Game on it. This can be fixed by taking your copied chao out of the VMU, and putting it in the Chao Garden. Then, put the Chao back in your VMU.

Hint: Alternate Chao copying:
To copy a single Chao, you have to have at least one VMU and one memory card. You have to chose the memory card to save your game onto and not the VMU. Go into any of the gardens and pause game play. Then remove the memory card from the controller. Pick up the Chao you want to clone and put it into the VMU. After it is in the VMU, do not put the memory card back into the controller. Instead, just shut off the game so it cannot save it. When you start the game again, the Chao should be in the garden and in the VMU.
Information in this section was contributed by KirkuIeaze.

Hint: Copy up to 24 Chao at once:
Note: A mega memory card is required for this trick. Choose the game on the MMC with the Chao you want to copy (all twenty four in the three gardens). Go into any garden and pause game play. Switch the port on the back of the MMC to the game that you want to put the Chaos in. Caution: The copied Chaos will remove any of the other Chaos in the game you switched it to. After switching the ports, resume the game and exit the garden. After it finishes saving, you should turn off the game. The copying of Chaos does not affect the game itself, only the Chaos in the gardens.
Information in this section was contributed by KirkuIeaze.

Hint: Unlimited Chaos:
Get the Silver Egg, the Gold Egg, and the Black Egg. Then, go to the Chao Garden. It will save while you are going in. After you are in, put down the Chao then quit. Then go back into the game and go to the same place that you got that Chao Another egg should be sitting there. Repeat this as many times as needed.
Information in this section was contributed by Mattieu Hazel.

Hint: Super Chaos:
There are four special evolutions possible for the little Chao creatures: the Sonic, NiGHTS, Alien, and the Dragon. After giving a normal Chao so many certain colored animals it will evolve into one of these. After the first evolution, keep giving it more of the same colored animals. Its new features will continue to grow. If you give it different colored animals, they will shrink.
Information in this section was contributed by KirkuIeaze.

Hint: Keep Light Speed light on Sonic in Chao Garden:
When you are in the Chao Garden, charge up Light Speed until Sonic says "Ready...!" but do not release the button. Go over to a Chao or Chao Egg and press Y to pick it up while still holding the Light Speed button. When you are holding the Chao or Chao Egg, release of the Light Speed button. You can now walk around with Light Speed without holding the button.
Information in this section was contributed by Scott Marone.

Hint: Sonic The Armadillo:
Go to the past when the Master Emerald altar is on fire. Move the camera so Sonic is facing the screen head on. In the red light, he looks just like Mighty The Armadillo from Knuckles Chaotix game on the Sega 32X.
Information in this section was contributed by Bullsman12.

Hint: Get Big The Cat early:
Play as Sonic in a new game and start the Windy Valley level. Go to Station Square and go outside to where the boat that leads to Egg Carrier is located. Big will be next to it. Walk up to him, press Action, and he will say "Froggy, where are you?". You will then have Big The Cat as a new character.
Information in this section was contributed by Mark Porga.

Hint: Sonic Stage 1 shortcut:
On Sonic's first stage, when you are propelled upward by a booster at the base of the level's highest ramp towards the end of the level, spin dash up to gain extra air. You should see a later part of the level. While falling, go towards there. If done correctly, you should make it, cutting ten seconds off your time.
Information in this section was contributed by Feurt.

Hint: Egg Carrier: Emblems:
Information in this section was contributed by MonkyFun.

1. In the pool room on one of the ledges.

2. Go in the rockets on the big circular platform. They will launch you into little boxes that will break. In one of them is an Emblem. You must be Sonic to do this. Note: You many need to transform the ship.

3. Go into Robotnik's office and press the switch that opens up his bed. Note: You may need to transform the ship.

4. On top of the big satellite dish. You must be Tails. Note: You may need to transform the ship.

Hint: Egg Carrier: Change shape:
Go to the Egg Carrier crash site. Go to the cockpit where you will find the switch. Press it and go outside. The shape will look different. If you want to get to the inside from the front of the ship, use the monorail or complete the Sky Deck stage. You only need to destroy the capsule. If you want to change the ship's shape again, do it in the exactly same way that you did it in adventure mode. The ship should be its normal shape again.
Information in this section was contributed by Michael.

Hint: Casinopolis: Unlimited rings:
When you get to Casinopolis (level 3), go to the Night Pinball. Try to get five cards. You have to get one pair, two pair, three of a kind, full house, four of a kind, or five of a kind to get rings. Note: This is the best way to complete the level.
Information in this section was contributed by Mark H..

Hint: Casinopolis: Destroy the capsule within five minutes:
Go to Casinopolis as Sonic. To destroy the capsule within five minutes to collect the emblem for level A, when you enter the Casinopolis, go to either Sonic (blue) pinball or the Nights pinball. Once you go into one of the pinballs, when you have less than 100 rings (for example, 20 or 30 rings), fall into the hole three times down to the garbage (Dilapidated Way) and get 200 rings. After you climb up the ladder into the shower room, exit the room, and go to the vault room to store 200 rings. Repeat the process again to get the 200 rings. When you have the 200 rings and store it in the vault, it will equal 400 rings. You will destroy the capsule before five minutes to collect the emblem for level A. You can do this in adventure mode or trial mode.
Information in this section was contributed by rhondagoodman1102.

Hint: Casinopolis: Take a shower:
Go to the Casinopolis zone as Sonic and enter the shower area. Get into one of the stalls and push against the wall to give Sonic a shower.
Information in this section was contributed by CTLinde.

Hint: Casinopolis: Ring room:
Approach the little computer in front of the blue pinball machine in the Casino Metropolis. Press the "Talk" button in front of the computer. It will say "get 100 coins or less" and you will get a surprise.
Information in this section was contributed by darkninja555.

Hint: Emerald Coast: More rings:
On Emerald Coast (level 1) go back when you are at the beginning, and then go to the right. You should find three capsules. Hit all of them and you will get 30 rings. When you are at the green hill around the middle of the level, do not go up it. Instead, go around to find three capsules. Break them all to get 1, 5, 10, 20, or 40 rings.
Information in this section was contributed by Mark H..

Hint: Emerald Coast: Sonic Super jump:
As Sonic, go to the Emerald Coast level. Go to where you find the second extra life capsule. Do a light speed dash into the slope from behind. Sonic will jump very high and then fall to the ground.
Information in this section was contributed by Ryanandalyssa.

Hint: Ice Cap: Stand on snowboard:
Get to the snowboard section. When you go really fast, press Analog-stick Down. Sonic or Tails will stand on the snowboard but still keep moving.
Information in this section was contributed by MasterEmerald3.

Hint: Ice Cap: Flying snowboard:
Jump immediately before the snowboard comes to a stop. If timed correctly, the snowboard will fly off in the distance.
Information in this section was contributed by Ruedepisspot.

Hint: Mystic Ruins: Knuckles' Maximum Fighting Gloves:
When you are in the area where Big's home and the Lost Ruins are located, use Knuckles to fly to the very back end of that location. You will see a small cliff. When you get off the mine cart, it will be directly ahead in the distance. Once on the cliff, you will see a glowing light. With the Gloves, you can do an attack much like Sonic's "Ancient Light", only with Knuckles.
Information in this section was contributed by Msoliver01.

Hint: Mystical Ruins: Extra life:
Tail's workshop is located all the way at the top of the mountains in the Mystical Ruins. Go to the very top and look around to find an extra life. Use the spin attack to zoom over and collect it.
Information in this section was contributed by Rick Hessinger.

Hint: Mystic Ruins: Emblems:
Information in this section was contributed by MonkyFun.

1. On a ledge across the way from Miles' workshop.

2. In mid-air between the Emerald Shrine and the cliff. You have to be Knuckles to get it.

3. In the tree by the mentally impaired cat's house.

4. In the jungle -- you will find it by accident.

Hint: Station Square: Emblems:
Information in this section was contributed by MonkyFun.

1. Above the train station entrance.

2. Very high in the air right above the spot where the Ice Cap key fell.

3. In the burger restaurant.

4. By the Town Hall, you have to be Tails. Whip your tails around the grassy area to uncover it in the same way you get the secret rings.

Hint: Station Square: Opening doors:
After you see the ID card for the big shed that you go to Speed Highway 6, go all the way back to where Knuckles has his first stage (Speed Highway 1). Go left to find an egg-shaped rock Use that rock in the store in Station Square with the Gold Chao Egg in the window. Take the gold one off the platform and put the rock on that same platform and the doors will unlock and open.
Information in this section was contributed by moe.

Hint: Station Square: Big gets hurt in sewer:
Once you start Big's level, you will end up in Station Square. Go towards City Hall and you will have to pick up a car and go into a sewer. When you get to the elevator, let Big's tail stick out of the door and he will say "Owch!"
Information in this section was contributed by MasterEmerald3.

Hint: Station Square: Poster of Station Square:
Play as Tails. The Jet Anklet also helps for the first part, but is not required. Go into the hotel at Station Square. Go up the stairs and press the switch that opens the door to the room that Sonic gets his powerup from. Quickly fly into it. Note: This is the same method used to get Tails into Sonic's Emerald Coat. Next, press the button inside. While the doors are open, go to the metal strip in the floor between the doors and jump. Fly straight up and hold L or R until you land. If you do not hold one of those buttons, you will not be able to see. If you look left or right, you should see a road. You can land on it, Once there you can see posters of Station Square.
Information in this section was contributed by jcob123.

Hint: Twinkle Park: Huge bait:
Go to Twinkle Park with Big and start fishing. When the screen says "Hit!", press L + R.
Information in this section was contributed by Grant Simpson.

Hint: All characters in Twinkle Circuit:
Go to Station Square then go to the entrance of Sonic and Tails Speed Highway. On the side of the building is a patch of grass. In it is a cart pass. It is easy to see. Pick it up and go to the park entrance. You can only go to Twinkle Circuit, not Twinkle Park.
Information in this section was contributed by Koolbill14.

Hint: Easy rings with Sonic:
When you are at Casinopolis, go to the slot machines and press Jump twice. This will make rings appear from the slot machines.
Information in this section was contributed by LITTLEJOSH.

Hint: Easy rings with Amy:
Play through until you defeat Hedgehog Hammer. Go near some grass and do the Revolving Hammer Attack (X + rotate Analog-stick) Sometimes rings will appear.
Information in this section was contributed by MiraiKid.

Hint: Easy coins with E-102 in Adventure Field:
Go to Station Square and in the hotel, go up the stairs to the second floor. Stand at the very top step. Shoot your laser at the second button on the floor. Keep shooting to get coins.
Information in this section was contributed by heathneedham.

Hint: Easy rings with E-102:
When you complete the game, go to the Egg Carrier by taking the boat from Station Square or the lower level of the Mystic Ruins train station. The boat is available when Egg Carrier crashes. Go to the place where the pool used to be located, then jump, hover, press X, and release. If done correctly, you should get some ring capsule shot. There are some on top of the pool, by the emblem. The pool room is by the Golden bridge.
Information in this section was contributed by MiraiKid.

Hint: Easy coins with Tails:
Find a patch of dark green grass. Move over and stand on it, then twirl your tail around. A group of coins will appear out of nowhere.
Information in this section was contributed by heathneedham.

Hint: Easy rings for Tails:
As Tails, fly up and ring the bell which appears around the halfway point of Speed Highway. About 40 rings will pour out of the bell.
Information in this section was contributed by Sonic Man.

Hint: Glide as Tails:
Tails' Rhythm Badge is required for this trick. Go to the Egg Carrier and transform the ship so that the platform where you fought Chaos 6 is there. Note: It could be the other form but it is most likely to be this one. Go down the hill behind the large wall until Tails rumbles and will not go any further. Then, face the way you came and hold down a Tail Whip. Go up the hill at full speed, still attacking, then when you go over the top Tails will glide using the Tail Whip for a while.
Information in this section was contributed by Sega/Mad/Boy.

Hint: Easy coins with Knuckles:
When inside the hotel, go upstairs to the switch to make coins appear. Then, stand on it with Knuckles and repeatedly press X.
Information in this section was contributed by gatodj.

Go to almost any spot of dirt or grass, then press A + B to dig down and come up with many coins.
Information in this section was contributed by heathneedham.

Hint: Easy rings for Knuckles:
Go into to the entrance for Red Mountain, but do not go in all the way inside. Dig at the entrance and many rings will almost always appear.
Information in this section was contributed by jfscpa.

Hint: Extra lives for Knuckles:
With Knuckles in Station Square, dig repeatedly on any patch of grass (the best being the triangle in front of the hotel) until you find an electric shield. With the shield, go upstairs in the hotel and stand on the button that creates rings for Sonic to get his power-up. The rings will continue to replenish after being drawn into the electric shield. The rings will keep appearing until you have 999. Note: Getting the shield may take some time.
Information in this section was contributed by Sonic2525.

Hint: Knuckles in Sonic's Lost World:
Do your part of the stage by taking Sonic's route through this place. When you find the room with a hole going down and some rings, climb down until you find the bomb's capsule. Activate the bomb, then in that same place keep jumping until Knuckles goes through the ceiling. Note: This may take some time. When you finally go through it, you will notice that there is no ground, so glide instead. When you get to the building, try finding parts of it that you can go through. It does not matter which one. When you do find one, it should look familiar. You are in Sonic's Lost World.
Information in this section was contributed by tandhs.

Hint: Easy coins and lives for Big:
Go to one of the Chao gardens as Big. You can fish out coins or even lives from the water areas. Keep trying if you did not get anything the first time.
Information in this section was contributed by Carl Crowley.

Hint: Fishing with Big:
In any level, when you catch a fish, pull Back on the Analog-stick when the screen says "HIT!". You will catch the fish or frog.
Information in this section was contributed by MasterEmerald3.

Hint: Two employee cards:
As Sonic after beating Twinkle Park for the first time, an employee card to get into the Speed Highway will appear in Station Square. Carry it into the hotel. Put it down. Go back to where you first found the card. The card will be there and a copy of the card will fall from the sky. The copy will also open Speed Highway, but if you do not touch it for a while it will disappear. However, you can recreate it.
Information in this section was contributed by Ryanandalyssa.

Hint: See Metal Sonic and Shadow:
When you are playing as E-102, look in the two glass containers in his starting room to see Metal Sonic and Shadow.
Information in this section was contributed by Mark Stephenson.

Hint: See Dreamcasts:
Notice on E-102 that there are white Sega Dreamcast systems.
Information in this section was contributed by John Whitten.

Hint: Get to Sky Deck in adventure mode:
Choose either Sonic or Tails, then go to the Egg Carrier. Go to the top to get to the control room outside. Then, switch the ship to first mode. After that, go down to the bottom of the Egg Carrier and catch a train ride back up. The ship should change modes. From there, head up. You should see a door that leads into Sky Deck.

Hint: Get Crystal Ring:
As Sonic, after you have the Light Speed Shoes, stand in front of the door on the left side where the Crystal Ring is located. Charge up your Light Speed Dash and it should hit the button on the other side of the door. Then, go in and get the Crystal Ring.

Hint: Big air:
Note: This can only be done with Sonic. First, collect the Speed Shoes and Crystal Ring. Next, go to where the boat to the Egg Carrier is located. Do not go in the boat, but turn so that your back is facing the boat. Hold Speed Dash, then walk to the first step. Release the button and you will be shot into the air. Note: The boat can be found in the Station Square Adventure Zone.
Information in this section was contributed by adam_tetreault.

Hint: Pick up person:
Stand on front of a person and press X.
Information in this section was contributed by DBZgoku500

Hint: Power-up locations:
Information in this section was contributed by heathneedham.

Sonic
Light Speed Shoes: Sewer in Station Square.
Crystal Ring: Elevator on second floor of hotel.
Ancient Light: On rock near bridge to Angel Island.

Tails
Rhythm Badge: Follow Tikal to past (it is on a pyramid)
Jet Anklet:In the sewer behind Twinkle Park.

Knuckles
Fighting Glove: In the cave near Angel Island.
Shovel Claw: On a cliff behind Big The Cat's house. Go to the Mystic Ruins and go to the ledge where you entered the level. Turn to your right. The Shovel Claw can be found right above Big The Cat's house. They allow Knucles to do an attack similar to Sonic's Homing attack.
Information in this section was contributed by GCBSigler.

Amy
Warrior Feather: Defeat Hedgehog Hammer for the first time.
Long Hammer: Defeat First Place score again.

Big The Cat
Life Belt: In the lake in the cave leading to Angel Island.
Power Rod: In Forest under Big's bed.
Lure 1: In Sewer Behind Twinkle Park.
Lure 2: In a cave in the Forest.
Lure 3: In the Icecap level.
Lure 4: In a prison cell on the Egg Carrier.

E-102 Gamma
Jet Booster: In the Ammunition Room of the Egg Carrier.
Gun Upgrade: In the room opposite the Ammunition Room.

Hint: Getting every Emblem:
Information in this section was contributed by heathneedham.

Sonic: 30 emblems to collect in Sonic's Action Stages.
Tails: 15 emblems to collect in Tail's Action Stages.
Knuckles: 15 emblems to collect in Knuckles Action Stages.
Amy: 9 emblems to collect in Amy's Action Stages.
Big the Cat: 12 emblems to collect in Big's Action Stages.
E-102 Gamma: 15 emblems to collect in E-102's Action Stages.
Adventure Field: 12 emblems to find in Adventure Field.
Mini Games: 10 emblems to collect in Mini Games.
Chao Races: 5 emblems to collect in Chao Races.
Complete the game with all six characters to get 6 emblems.
This brings the total number of emblems that are collectible in the game to 130, including the final one awarded for collecting all of the others.

Hint: Train Station Sonic Emblem:
There is a Sonic Emblem in the Station Square Train Station that you can get with Tails. But there is also a way to get it with other characters (except perhaps Big). As you walk in, the Sonic Emblem is right above you. Walk to the train but do not go in. Instead, head right or left. There should be a small ledge, or railing there. Use the ledge to walk to a loft type object. That is where the emblem is located.
Information in this section was contributed by RAPTOR2676.

Play as Knuckles and go to the other side of Station Square. Go to the hamburger place where the women wanted to make out with the man. There are four trees on each side. Go the right and dig in the middle of the tree to find an Emblem.
Information in this section was contributed by Rod A.S.B..

Hint: Change Station Square appearance:
Connect to the Dreamcast Network through the Sonic Adventure disc and download the new file.
Information in this section was contributed by heathneedham.

Hint: Go up the mountain as Tails:
It is possible to go up the mountain as Tails in level 3. Aim Tails up and keep pressing Up while jumping. It is difficult to tell what Tails is doing, but this is a good way to pick up arches that were missed.
Information in this section was contributed by slgreene.

Hint: Hitching a ride:
To get a ride, stand in front of the car, then jump on top of the car. You can go anywhere in Station Square except for the hotel parking lot.

Hint: Super Speed:
As Sonic, pick up one of the Speed Shoes and then pick up another one. For example, in the Speed Highway level, when you run on the side of the building, pick up the Speed Shoes. Then, drop and run behind the building to get the second pair. When the music runs out you will have unlimited super speed until you die or complete the level. Pick up another one and you will go even faster.
Information in this section was contributed by Kensou Barnes.

Hint: Continuing with a bad disc:
If you have a scratched disc, the game may freeze at certain points when a character speaks, and they must finish for you to continue. If this happens, simply switch the voices to another language and you should get past that point.
Information in this section was contributed by White.

Glitch: Accidental game deletion:
Warning: Do not turn off the game at the following places or your entire game will be erased.
Information in this section was contributed by Billy Meabrod.

Chao Garden (While saving)
In an Action Stage

Glitch: Sonic in the sand hill:
Get on top of the ledge and pushing the button to drain the sand. Locate the sand hill cave, but do not enter. Move a short distance back out of the cave entrance. Charge up your speed of light dash, but not to the point where he says "Ready". Release, then jump immediately before you go over the little bump or lip. If done correctly, Sonic will end up in the sand hill. Note: It is just like the sand hill in trial mode.
Information in this section was contributed by Mewtwo.

Glitch: Giant characters:
Go to the Mystic Ruins as any character. Walk on to the platform by the train. Jump on the train and have your character face the sea. Rotate the view so that the character is facing you. It now should appear as if the character has grown to immense size on the platform.
Information in this section was contributed by RAPTOR2676.

Glitch: Skip Egg Carrier loading time:
There is a way to skip the loading time on the stairs on the docks at the Egg Carrier. First, go to the dock. Angle Sonic so that he is on the opposite side from the boat. Then, jump diagonally on to the stairs and keep jumping up to get to the top. For fun, jump off the stairs to see Sonic float for a bit. You still cannot get to top because of loading time, so jump diagonally onto the Egg Carrier.

Glitch: Big falls through the floor:
When you get out of the elevator in Twinkle Park, walk off the stairs, lean towards the wall, and start jumping rapidly. You will fall through the floor.
Information in this section was contributed by MasterEmerald3.

Glitch: Sonic falls forever:
In the Mystic Ruins, go to the part with the Master Emerald altar. To the right (where Knuckles met Robotnik on the floor when you are Super Sonic) is a ledge. Go to the end of the ledge and go back slightly. Face the end of the ledge again and do the spin attack. During the spin attack, press A at the edge and hold Analog-stick Forward. Do the homing attack and Sonic will fall forever. Unlike Tails, you can still see Sonic but every thing else will turn black.
Information in this section was contributed by Jose Romero.

Glitch: Zipping Sonic:
Get the Ancient Light and go to the monkey near the Mystic Ruins Chao Garden. Charge up the Light Speed Dash and release it near the monkey. Sonic will start spinning around it in every direction and will not stop until you press B.
Information in this section was contributed by John Whitten.

Glitch: Sonic runs on cliffs:
Sonic can run on the cliffs where the forest is located in Mystic Ruins. Find a slope to Spin Dash on, then you will be on the cliffs. You can go up and down, but do not go too high or you will fall down (there is an invisible wall).
Information in this section was contributed by Cooltom666.

Glitch: Sonic gets killed by the sidewalk:
Walk along the sidewalk in the Casino area until you see Sonic trip. Try to pinpoint where exactly he tripped by walking over that spot again. Slowly move around the area until sonic Falls through the sidewalk into total blackness.
Information in this section was contributed by MonkyFun.

Glitch: Slow motion Sonic:
In the Station Square Chao Garden, you can make Sonic appear as if he is running, but in slow motion. Go to the pavilion on the far right. Go to the far edge of the pavilion, do a Spin Dash, then jump. When you are on top of the structure, go to the top point. Zoom in your view and Sonic will be running in slow motion, but not gaining ground.
Information in this section was contributed by Lanny Morris.

Glitch: Upside-down Knuckles:
When playing as Knuckles, fly in a circle by rotating the Analog-stick counter-clockwise. Do this as many times as possible, until Knuckles turns upside-down.
Information in this section was contributed by ToeJam Besta.

Glitch: Knuckles drowned by a tree:
Go to that fat purple cat's shack. Climb up his tree until you see and hear a splash of water. Now go back down until Knuckles goes through the splash again. You will see bubbles coming from his mouth. Wait there until he chokes. Note: He is outside the tree the entire time. He will start floating in midair. If you keep climbing up though, you can fall through the top of the tree to an emblem.
Information in this section was contributed by MonkyFun.

Glitch: Knuckles falls through wall:
Go to the Chao Garden in the Mystic Ruins with Knuckles. Go the VMU area, and look at the VMU model. There is a wall behind it. Jump off and glide to that side of the wall to go through it.
Information in this section was contributed by Frank Keyes and AteeeKay.

Glitch: Tails falls forever:
In the Mystic Ruins Chao Garden, go to the far right of the garden(so that your left is towards the fence and a stone wall is to your right). Make Tails fly off the fence to the right as far as possible. The screen will turn black and you will see a blue ring trail behind him after awhile.
Information in this section was contributed by Jose Romero.

Glitch: Tails flies forever:
Go into the hotel. Go up the stairs that lead to the two buttons (one opens the doors, the other produces rings for Sonic's Light Speed Dash). Open the doors. Quickly fly into the room behind the door (where Sonic gets the Crystal Ring). When inside, open the doors again, stand on the strip of metal between the doors and fly up. If done correctly, when you get exhausted, you will land on top of the doors. Then, fly up again and press the Analog-stick diagonally. If done correctly, you will not be able to move and cannot see Tails The screen will be moving. After a few minutes, you will see Blue. Press R and you will see Tails. If you continue waiting, you will see water and asphalt merged together.
Information in this section was contributed by Takeru2Marx2.

Glitch: Tails flies sideways:
You need the Rhythm Badge for this trick. At Speed Highway with Tails, go to the middle slanted roof of the first building that you go under. Do a spin and hold it. Get some speed and go straight into the wall. You should float backwards off the wall and be able to control Tails as if you were spinning on a wall. You can go as far right, left, or up as desired, but you must hold the spin. To stop, jump and you can fly to a safe landing.
Information in this section was contributed by jcob123.

Glitch: Tails falls through wall:
In Speed Highway as Tails, fall off the path. You can fall through the walls of a building. Note: This will not keep him from falling.
Information in this section was contributed by AHASKELLA.

Glitch: Tails falls through space:
Retrieve Tails' membership card to Twinkle Circuit and his item that allows him to fly higher and faster. Then, go to Twinkle Circuit and open the door with the card. Step between the doors and face the one on your left. Notice that your standing on a yellow line. Still facing the left door, step between the yellow line and the left door. Then, jump in the air and fly. The doors should close and shove you behind a wall. You may have to repeat this until it happens. Once behind the wall, fly towards Twinkle Park. Fly over the doors and try to land in the hallway that Amy uses to get to her stage of Twinkle Park. You may have to run back and forward a bit until the screen turns black. Once the black fades you will be fall through space (stars and all). If you want to exit, simply press Start and choose "Quit".
Information in this section was contributed by Sincheese.

Glitch: Get to the other side of the train at Casino area:
Play as Sonic and go to the casino area. Go to the bottom of the stairs to the train station. Spin Dash up the stairs and jump at the last second. If you make it, try to land on the long tube. If the camera is under the tube, you must jump away from the tube and use L and R until you see Sonic. Quickly land on the tube. Then, jump behind the train and you should be on the other side.
Information in this section was contributed by Jason Lambert.

Glitch: Big underwater fishes at Emerald Coast:
Play as Big and go to the "secret passage. As you come out, go to your left. Go against the wall and you should land. You can cast your rod here. You can also jump.
Information in this section was contributed by Jason Lambert.

Glitch: Play Sonic and Knuckles' Speed Highway as Tails:
As Tails, go to Speed Highway. At the beginning are two buildings that have angled edges with the road running between them. Go on to the middle section of the building on the right. Now hold a continuous tail attack and get some speed on the edge of the building. Push up against the side so that Tails flies even further to the right and up. The controls are slightly confusing, but when you figure them out, keep going right and up. When you think you have gone far enough press A so that Tails appears to be flying, but is not using any energy. While in this state, go behind the building that Sonic uses to enter the second part of Speed Highway. There will be a hall there. Go into the hall through the top and run to the end. Sometimes either end will work. Tails will be falling down the side of the building. Press Start and choose restart. This section will restart and you will not be racing Dr. Robotnik any more. When you get to the end of Sonic's section, fly as high as Tails will go through the hallway to Knuckles' section of speed highway. Otherwise Tails, will just fall through a bottomless pit until you run out of lives. And If you die in Knuckles' section the same thing will happen. Even though you are not racing Dr. Robotnik, when you step on the capsule he will say "I win" and "You Lose" will appear on the screen. Then Tails will just fall through a bottomless pit until you run out of lives.
Information in this section was contributed by Ryanandalyssa.

Glitch: Play Knuckle's Casinopolis as Sonic:
Note: There are two ways of doing this. The first way is to get onto the pinball machine (not NiGHTS) and walk along the banister. Jump to the top of the ring disposal, then walk behind the little lip. Face the lip. Face away from the wall, Spin Dash and jump. If you did not hit the ceiling above you, turn around. This is difficult. The second way is to charge your Light Speed Dash and go into the pinball machine. Do not release B or X. Get 100 rings and lose your balls. When you fall out, immediately let go the Light Speed Dash. If you are lucky you will land on a "solid" part. This glitch is strange. There is a certain part that you fall into the ground into total darkness, and if you try to go on the boat, you go through it.
Information in this section was contributed by Jason Lambert.

Glitch: Extended Speed Highway for Tails:
At the start of the level are two buildings. Fly to the middle section of the building on the right and start a tail attack. Go in circles to get speed, then go up the building and slightly to the right. Learn the controls to go up and down and forwards and backwards to not let off the tail attack. Then, keep going to the right and as far up as you can. When you cannot see anything, tap A and go to the left. When you see a building, go to the back and you will find an object sticking out of the back. Go into the top and you will be in a hall. Go to one end. If that does not work, go to the other end. You will now be in another hallway. Press "Restart" and the race bar will be gone. Run down the building. When you reach the bottom, fly against the ceiling of the hall to get to the next part, otherwise you will just fall over and over again. The same thing will happen if you die. When you hit the capsule, you will lose.
Information in this section was contributed by Ryanandalyssa.

Glitch: Wrong character voice:
After unlocking Knuckles, go close to Tails' Workshop under the bridge and talk to Knuckles with everybody except Sonic and Knuckles. Whoever you chose will say, "What's the matter. What are you waiting for?" in Sonic's voice instead of the correct character.
Information in this section was contributed by Jose Rodriguez.

Glitch: Open and close train doors:
When you arrive at the train station, go to the train and stand in the center of the doors. The doors will close halfway and open up again.
Information in this section was contributed by Mark H.

Glitch: Look inside the train:
To look inside the train, enter it and press the D-pad for any of the views. You will see what is inside, although you will not be able to move.
Information in this section was contributed by Jose Romero.

Glitch: Stuck camera:
Play the Twinkle Park level as Sonic. Go to the door at the start that is shut (until you get into a bumper car). Spin through it at the sides of the door. If done correctly, you will go through the door onto the track. The camera will fix onto something else, not Sonic (where you start, the bumper car door, somewhere in space, or a piece of the track on the bumper car track). If you want to see Sonic again, keep pressing Up. The only way to get the camera back to normal is to either jump off and kill yourself or restart the level.
Information in this section was contributed by Cooltom666.

Glitch: Knuckles out of Cannons Core:
In Cannons Core as Knuckles, go down to the entrance of Rouge's part. Go to a corner and you should get hurt from the acid. As you are blinking, head for the corner and you should go out. It is possible to skip the entire level touch Big.
Information in this section was contributed by Jason Lambert.

Glitch: Black screen in Speed Highway:
In the Speed Highway level, get to at the part where you hit a bumper and launch by a helicopter. Instead of avoiding the blades, get hit. When you land, all of your rings should be in one small spot. Quickly charge up the Light Speed Dash and dash at the rings. The screen will turn black and you will die. When you return to the last point marker, the screen will still be black, but your rings and timer bar will still be there. Pause the game and exit the level and the screen will turn blue. The only way for the screen to turn back to normal is to restart the Dreamcast. This does not seem affect the game in any way
Information in this section was contributed by codegamer.

Glitch: Knuckles out of Speed Highway:
As Knuckles, find a corner with a ceiling above it. Frantically keep gliding into that corner. You will go through.
Information in this section was contributed by Jason Lambert.

Glitch: Play as Tails in Emerald Coast:
Go into the hotel. Go up the stairs that lead to the two buttons (one opens the doors, the other produces rings for Sonic's Light Speed Dash). Open the doors. Quickly fly into the room behind the door (where Sonic gets the Crystal Ring). When inside, open the doors again, stand on the strip of metal between the doors and fly up. If done correctly, when you get exhausted, you will land on top of the doors. Next, fly straight up for about a second, then fly in the direction of Emerald Coast. When you are above the level's entrance, stop flying and you should now be in the level. Note: You can only go as far as the tunnel after the lighthouse.
Information in this section was contributed by Scottie.

Glitch: Fall through Emerald Coast entrance:
Play as Sonic and go to the Emerald Coast entrance. Spin Dash into the level. Before the screen fades away, you should see Sonic fall through the floor.
Information in this section was contributed by Jason Lambert.

Glitch: Dance on air with Knuckles:
When fighting Chaos 6, use a glide to deliver the final blow. Then, keep gliding until he says "Yeah!" and dances. Notice that he is still in the air.
Information in this section was contributed by Iain Bruce.

Glitch: Fish for coins in altar as Big:
After you catch Froggy in the hot shelter, Big will go to the past. Walk across the bridge, then around to the side of the stairs. Fish where the stairs meet the water in the outermost pool of water. Keep fishing and you should get rings there. This works on both sides of the stairway. However, it may not work more than once unless you reset the system and do it again.
Information in this section was contributed by Thelegendaryssjx.

Glitch: See around corners in Station Square:
Play as Big The Cat and go to Station Square. Go to where you change parts of the city (when the screen turns black). Do not go into it. Instead, do your fishing aim towards it. You can clearly see bricked walls and cars go through them. On the other side, it is just blue.
Information in this section was contributed by Cooltom666.

Glitch: Fall through floor in Hot Shelter:
As soon as you start Gamma's Hot Shelter stage, there are bathrooms on each side. Walk around constantly inside of one of the bathroom stall doors. You will fall through the floor. If you start gliding and did it fast enough, you will have found a shortcut with some item boxes.
Information in this section was contributed by codegamer.

Glitch: Stuck in lift:
The lift that you use for Knuckles that lead to a Chaos Boss normally cannot be used by the other characters. Play as Sonic and do the trick for getting Tails to get through the roof (landing above the doors where you got the Crystal Ring). Get on the door then move Sonic to the right and jump. If you are in the correct location, you should be able to stand. Try to drop (jump slightly) Sonic into the lift that Knuckles uses to go up to the Boss. If you landed in it, you will be inside the lift and cannot get out. When you try to spin towards the doors, you will go through them but get pushed back into the lift. It may be possible to do this glitch with Tails. The only way out of this glitch is to quit and return to the main menu.
Information in this section was contributed by Cooltom666.

Glitch: Strange deaths:
Go to the Mystic Ruins and get to the forest area where you get to Final Egg level with Sonic. Use a Spin Dash at the side walls of the entrance to Dr. Robotnik's tunnel entrance. You will go through them. Go to the left slightly and hit the water while falling. If done correctly, you will hear your character die, then you should be in Dr. Robotnik's area. You cannot move much, but can see your character just lose a life after a few seconds. If you did not hit the water and end up in Dr. Robotnik's area, you will fall through the floor, see the top of your character's head, but lose a life.
Information in this section was contributed by Cooltom666.

Glitch: Win and lose at the same time:
When playing as Tails, defeat Eggman. Try to fly up to him and you can lose all your rings. Then, fly up to him again. You will win and lose a life at the same time.
Information in this section was contributed by burke l young.