Cryptic Castle

Cryptic Castle is a stage in the Shadow the Hedgehog game.

Stage Number
Cryptic Castle is one of three Stage 03s.

To Reach
Cryptic Castle can be reached by completing the Dark mission of Glyphic Canyon or the Dark mission of Digital Circuit.

Story
Shadow teleports/is teleported to a large computer-like object where Shadow catches a glimpse of Dr. Eggman. Wondering if Dr. Eggman knows anything about his past, he races off to follow him. The player can choose to chase Eggman, help Amy find Cream and Cheese, or help Eggman fend off the Black Arms.

Dark
Light all giant lanterns!


 * Guide: Doctor Eggman
 * Objective: Light the 5 giant lanterns.
 * Trivia: Even though defeating Egg Pawns helps boost the dark gauge, Eggman will still tell you to stop.
 * Tips: Shooting Chao or Cream will boost your dark gauge.

Ranking:

Leads to: Central City

Normal
Escape the mysterious castle!


 * Objective: Reach the Goal Ring.

Ranking:

Leads to: The Doom

Hero
Find Cream!


 * Guide: Amy Rose
 * Objective: Find Cream and Cheese.
 * Tips: Cream is behind a cracked wall on the left side of a room after the second balloon ride. Cheese is in a hidden room behind the room full of Chao.

Ranking:

Leads to: Sky Troops

Behind the Secret Door
A short cut through the level and a Magnetic Barrier to collect rings easily.

Trivia

 * This might be the same castle as Hang Castle from Sonic Heroes
 * Cryptic Castle is rather unusual in that both Amy and Dr. Eggman encourage you to kill the Black Arms and scold you for killing Eggman's robots. This means that going against the advice of a companion character (in this case, Dr. Eggman) will earn you more points for their mission.