Beneath Sand and Rock

6th: Beneath Sand and Rock Make a Good Mega Man Level 2

Overview Creator(s): Stove Guy Programmer(s): Stove Guy Artist(s): Stove Guy Composer(s): Bulby Statistics Scores: 46 38 40 46 47 Total: 43.4 / 50 Rank: 6th Elements: 1 Collectables: 2 Enemies: Jet Buton Jumbig Pickelman Bull Ratton Sasoreena Skull Walker Tatebo Totem Pole Up n' Down Bosses: Centipede Tower

Theme Music Donkey Kong Country - Fear Factory, Go K.K. Rider Stage Order Location: Tier 10 Previous: Cyber Man (stage) Next: Quarantine Woman (stage)

"These ruins have slept for thousands of years under sand and rock. However, one day, they were reawakened by a man named Dr. Wily. Remodified into a super secret hideout, these ruins have lost their original purpose, which will remain a mystery for eternity. But there are still a lot of questions surrounding this place: Who built them? Why were they built here? Why were they abandoned? And what emits those screams that can be heard in the distance? "

―Hidden sign, giving this level the deepest lore

Overview

This level has Mega Man explore an ancient temple. Like most ancient temples, it is filled with puzzles involving keys, deadly spikes and pests. It also has a Wave Bike section at the end, which is rather unique for an ancient temple.

Strategy

The first Noble Nickel requires collecting all the keys. After unlocking the doors containing the Tatebo, make sure you have one extra key before jumping down the pit. A door containing the Noble Nickel appears shortly after that pit, which the final key will be needed to unlock.

To get the last Noble Nickel, go to the top right in the room with the Tatebo, Up N' Down, and Skull Walker. It will take you to the room with the Noble Nickel.

Easter Eggs

That answers one question

After the room with the first Noble Nickel, there is a quicksand pit with two spikes. There is a small area between the spikes. Fall in between the two spikes to access a secret room which answers what's emitting those screams.

Trivia

• Beneath Sand and Rock is the only Tier 10 level to not have a boss whose name ends in "man".