How To Get All Chaos Emeralds In Sonic Mania

So, you want to become a Super Sonic master in Sonic Mania, eh? It’s like trying to catch a greased lightning bolt, but way more rewarding when you finally manage it.

Chasing the Blue Spheres

First, you need to find the big golden rings hidden in each Act. Think of it as a scavenger hunt with a seriously speedy prize. These aren't exactly hidden under a doormat.

These rings are your gateway to the Special Stages. Jump in and you're off to the races, chasing a UFO while trying to grab blue spheres. Don't get distracted by the shiny colours!

Collect enough blue spheres and you get to advance. Get blocked by red ones? Time to start again, better luck next time!

Patience is a Virtue (and a Necessity!)

Look, let's be honest. These stages can be tricky. Sometimes it feels like the game is actively trying to make you fail.

It takes practice, so don't get discouraged. Imagine each failure as a hilarious pratfall – Sonic tripping over his own feet in hyperspace.

Remember that you can slow down and speed up. Don't just blindly dash forward or you'll end up face-planting into a red sphere wall.

Emerald Hunting Strategy

You get one chance per golden ring per act. This means you have multiple opportunities across the game.

Each time you clear a Special Stage, you get a Chaos Emerald. There are seven in total.

Keep in mind that you don't have to get all the emeralds in one playthrough! You can hop in and out of stages and replay zones to get another attempt.

The Power of Persistence

You might think you're terrible at the Special Stages. You aren't, I promise! You are just still learning.

Eventually, you'll find a rhythm. You will get the hang of the controls, and instinctively know where the blue spheres are.

Don't give up. Think of the glory of going Super Sonic and then mowing down Dr. Eggman's robots.

The Super Sonic Reward

Collect all seven Chaos Emeralds, and you unlock Super Sonic. Prepare to become the ultimate blue blur.

During gameplay, collect 50 rings and then press the jump button while already jumping. Boom, Super Sonic!

Super Sonic is faster, stronger, and practically invincible. It's a game-changer. It's also a whole lot of fun. You feel like you just won the lottery, but instead of money, you get near-invincibility and golden fur.

Beyond Super Sonic

But wait, there's more! Collecting all the emeralds also unlocks the "Mean Bean Machine" mini-game on the main menu. It's a fun distraction if you need a break from all the running.

It also allows you to unlock Encore Mode, a remixed version of the main game. You get a new playable character, Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel.

So, get out there and start collecting those Chaos Emeralds! It's a challenge, but the rewards are super. You've got this!