In Oil Ocean Zone Act 2, the screen keeps getting dark and smoky as I play the level. As the smog gets thicker, the ring meter starts flickering rapidly, making me lose rings at a constant pace.
Is there a way to clear the air so I stop losing rings?
Best Answer
There are chain switches throughout the level which will temporarily clear the air.
Based on the in-game timer, you will have about 30 seconds to find another chain switch before you start to lose rings again.
The smog cannot kill you directly, as the ring-draining effect will stop if the player hits 0 rings.
Interesting side note: The chain-pulling mechanic is a callback to Sandopolis Zone Act 2 from Sonic 3 & Knuckles, which had the same chains acting as temporary light-switches.