To “solve” all Cyber Space puzzles, players must first locate the Portals on the Starfall Islands, unlock them with Portal Gears, and then successfully navigate the linear 3D stages within Cyber Space. Completing these stages is essential for progression, and for those seeking a further challenge, the post-game Cyber Space Challenge Mode offers competitive, timed races.
Accessing Cyber Space Stages
Cyber Space stages are distinct digital worlds accessible through Portals found across the Starfall Islands. These Portals are initially locked and require Portal Gears to open. Once a Portal is active, players can enter a Cyber Space stage, which presents a more linear, 3D Sonic-style level. These stages often resemble locations from previous Sonic games, such as Green Hill, Sky Sanctuary, and Chemical Plant, though their environments are abstract, featuring fragmented islands, floating landscapes, and twisted structures.
Within Cyber Space, time behaves differently, and the terrain constantly shifts as the dimension gathers data from beyond the Starfall Islands. The environment can even create illusions based on a visitor’s memories. Players will encounter copies of Badniks and G.U.N. aircraft and tanks as enemies. Successfully navigating these stages and reaching the goal is the primary objective of each Cyber Space “puzzle.”
Cyber Space Challenge Mode
For players who have completed the main game, the Cyber Space Challenge Mode offers an additional layer of “puzzles” in the form of timed races. This mode is post-game content introduced in the Sights, Sounds, and Speed Update. To access it, navigate to the main menu and select “Cyber Space Challenge.”
In this mode, players are thrown into seven Cyber Space stages per island, competing against the clock. A crucial mechanic is that the time taken to complete one race carries over into the next. For example, if the first race takes one minute, the timer for the subsequent race will begin at one minute. The goal is to complete all seven stages on an island as quickly as possible. To progress to the next island’s challenge, a final score of at least an A rank is required.
The islands available for racing in Cyber Space Challenge Mode are:
| Island | Number of Stages |
|---|---|
| Kronos Island | 7 |
| Ares Island | 7 |
| Chaos Island | 7 |
| Ouranos Island | 7 |
Cyber Space Power Boost
A reward for mastering the Cyber Space Challenge Mode is the Cyber Space Power Boost. To unlock this boost, players must first unlock all five levels within the Cyber Space Challenge Mode (which implies achieving an A rank on the four listed islands, plus “The Final Horizon” stages, though the source only explicitly lists the first four for the challenge mode). After unlocking all levels, players must earn at least an A rank in all stages across these challenges.
Once unlocked, the Cyber Space Power Boost can be enabled by going to Options, then Settings, and selecting “Cyber Space Power Boost ON.” This boost can be used in Cyber Space stages to aid in achieving faster times. However, it is important to note that the Cyber Space Power Boost cannot be used while playing in Arcade Mode.
Cyber Space Portal Locations
Locating the Portals is the first step to accessing Cyber Space stages. Each island has multiple portals, requiring players to explore the open zones to find them. The table below lists the general locations for each Cyber Space Portal across the main islands.
| Island | Portal ID | Location Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kronos Island | 1-1 | Southeastern part of the smaller land mass. |
| 1-2 | East side of the smaller land mass. | |
| 1-3 | Southern part of the larger land mass. | |
| 1-4 | Slightly north of Portal 1-3, near the center. | |
| 1-5 | Slightly north of Portal 1-4. | |
| 1-6 | West of Portal 1-5, on the western side of larger land mass. | |
| 1-7 | South of Portal 1-6, just off the coast. | |
| Ares Island | 2-1 | Nearly at the center of the map, slightly south. |
| 2-2 | Southernmost part of the region, on a smaller land mass. | |
| 2-3 | Northwest from Portal 2-1. | |
| 2-4 | Northwest from Portal 2-1, before reaching Portal 2-3. | |
| 2-5 | Western side of the region, near Portal 2-4. | |
| 2-6 | Northern part of the region, northwest from Portal 2-3. | |
| 2-7 | North from Portal 2-3, on a northern smaller landmass. | |
| Chaos Island | 3-1 | South on the main land mass. |
| 3-2 | At the center of the region. | |
| 3-3 | West on a smaller land mass, slightly south. | |
| 3-4 | Northeast of Portal 3-2, slightly north. | |
| 3-5 | Northwest of Portal 3-2 on a smaller land mass. | |
| 3-6 | Northernmost part of the map, closer to the west side. | |
| 3-7 | Northeast part of the map, west and slightly up from Portal 3-4. | |
| Ouranos Island | 4-1 | Eastern side of the main land mass. |
| 4-2 | Southeastern part of the main land mass, southeast from Portal 4-1. | |
| 4-3 | Near the center of the map, slightly west. | |
| 4-4 | Western side of the smaller land mass. | |
| 4-5 | Eastern side of the smaller land mass in the northeast. | |
| 4-6 | Western side of the larger land mass, slightly south. | |
| 4-7 | Western side of the larger land mass to the north, northwest from Portal 4-6. | |
| 4-8 | Southeast from Portal 4-6. | |
| 4-9 | Southwest from Portal 4-6, on the southeast-most part of the map. |
These locations provide a roadmap for finding all Cyber Space Portals. Once found, remember to collect Portal Gears in the open zones to unlock them and enter the stages.
FAQ
What are Cyber Space stages? Cyber Space stages are linear, 3D levels within a unique digital world that resemble past Sonic game environments, accessible via Portals on the Starfall Islands.
How do I unlock Cyber Space stages? You need to find Portals on the Starfall Islands and collect Portal Gears to unlock them.
What is Cyber Space Challenge Mode? It’s a post-game mode where you race against the clock through seven Cyber Space stages per island, with your time carrying over between races.
How do I unlock the Cyber Space Power Boost? You must unlock all five levels in Cyber Space Challenge Mode and earn at least an A rank in all stages within that mode.
Can I use the Cyber Space Power Boost in Arcade Mode? No, the Cyber Space Power Boost cannot be used in Arcade Mode.