Sonic Adventure 2

15 Achievements

40-48h

PS3

You Are The Legend

Win A RANK in all stages in story mode.

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How to unlock the You Are The Legend achievement in Sonic Adventure 2 - Definitive Guide

AceCardJones

TrueAchievements

05 Oct 2012 16:23

This Achievement requires you to finish all 5 mission of every stage, with every character, with an A Rank. Below is information on what each mission entails, and the minimum requirement for each mission to receive an A Rank. Once a stage is completed in Story mode is is available in free play via the Stage Select Mode. From here you can progress through missions 1 to 5 of each stage. Certain missions require certain abilities, which I will outline below.

Mission 1 = Normal Mode

This is the default mission and just requires you to finish the stage. Your Rank here is based on your score, your score is stacked up around:

The time it takes you to complete the stage,

The rings you collect in the stage (10 points per ring collected instantly) (Unlike in other Sonic games, you're not awarded a ring bonus for kept rings at the end, so after the initial 10 points for the ring when it is collected, you don't have to worry about losing them in this mission) It should be noted however that the amount of rings you have changes the bonuses you gain when you pass through check points, once you get enough to be awarded 20 rings or shields that's an extra 200 points just for passing the check point. So keep the rings if you can :)

Combos on enemies, these are racked up by the amount of enemies you kill in a row with homing spin without sonic touching the ground between them. This works similarly with Eggman/Tails with their laser guided combos. The more enemies destroyed in one go, the more points you get.

Stunts, jumping ramps, grinding continuously without slowing down too much or falling off between grinding chains.

You have to strike a balance between all of the above to get the best score, you can't simply rush through the stage for the best time, as without the rest you won't score high enough. Equally you can't just kill robots and spend 20 minutes doing it because you'll rarely score enough this way without the time bonus.

Mission 2 = Collect 100 Rings

This mission requires you to collect 100 rings in as fast a time as possible. So typically you'll ignore enemies where possible, and concentrate on the fastest route to rings. Score is completely unimportant.

Mission 3 = Find the lost Chao

This mission requires the Mystic Melody ability with each and every character in order to complete it. You will fine a ruin/altar in each stage, you need to play Mystic Melody at these in order to unlock the way forward to finding the Chao. This can be a row of rings for Light Dash or a spring to reach a high ledge etc. Finding the Chao is also only based on the time it takes you, rings and score etc isn't important, just rush to the Chao. Below is the stages you find Mystic Melody with each character (Keep in mind it's off the beaten track)

Sonic: Final Rush
Tails: Hidden Base
Knuckles: Wild Canyon
Shadow: Final Chase
Eggman: Sand Ocean
Rouge: Dry Lagoon

Mission 4 = Time Attack

This mission requires you to complete the stage in a certain amount of time, you have to take a bit of the strategy from mission 1 and apply it here. You need to score the minimum amount while finishing the stage a lot quicker than you might usually, so it's all about hitting the big points where possible, but not slowing down for the single enemy or small amount of rings out of the way. No checkpoints in this mission, so if you die you start from scratch.

Mission 5 = Hard Mode

Hard mode is as it's called, a harder version of the basic level. This usually involves more pitfalls, more enemies which are much more aggressive, less power ups etc. You just need to learn the new stage layout and eventually you can finish it like you would the basic version. Again it's all about score so the strategy from mission 1 comes in again.

***Hero Stages***

Stage 1 - City Escape

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 18000
2nd Mission: 1:20
3rd Mission: 2:30
4th Mission: 18000
5th Mission: 19000

Stage 2 - Wild Canyon

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 16000
2nd Mission: 1:30
3rd Mission: 0:40
4th Mission: 16000
5th Mission: 17000

Stage 3 - Prison Lane

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 26000
2nd Mission: 2:30
3rd Mission: 2:00
4th Mission: 26000
5th Mission: 26000

Stage 4 - Metal Harbour

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 20000
2nd Mission: 1:10
3rd Mission: 0:50
4th Mission: 18000
5th Mission: 18000

Stage 5 - Green Forest

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 15000
2nd Mission: 2:30
3rd Mission: 1:30
4th Mission: 12000
5th Mission: 12000

Stage 6 - Pumpkin Hill

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 12000
2nd Mission: 3:00
3rd Mission: 1:00
4th Mission: 13000
5th Mission: 16000

Stage 7 - Mission Street

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 25000
2nd Mission: 3:30
3rd Mission: 3:20
4th Mission: 22000
5th Mission: 30000

Stage 8 - Aquatic Mine

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 14000
2nd Mission: 1:50
3rd Mission: 1:00
4th Mission: 14000
5th Mission: 15000

Stage 9 - Route 101

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 2:45
2nd Mission: 1:30
3rd Mission: 3:00
4th Mission: 3:00
5th Mission: 2:50

Stage 10 - Hidden Base

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 14000
2nd Mission: 3:15
3rd Mission: 2:50
4th Mission: 12000
5th Mission: 13000

Stage 11 - Pyramid Cave

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 15000
2nd Mission: 1:30
3rd Mission: 3:45
4th Mission: 13000
5th Mission: 14000

Stage 12 - Death Chamber

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 12000
2nd Mission: 2:30
3rd Mission: 2:00
4th Mission: 12000
5th Mission: 12000

Stage 13 - Eternal Engine

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 35000
2nd Mission: 3:30
3rd Mission: 2:45
4th Mission: 30000
5th Mission: 35000

Stage 14 - Meteor Herd

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 13000
2nd Mission: 2:00
3rd Mission: 1:30
4th Mission: 14000
5th Mission: 13000

Stage 15 - Crazy Gadget

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 17000
2nd Mission: 3:00
3rd Mission: 5:00
4th Mission: 16000
5th Mission: 15000

Stage 16 - Final Rush

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 13000
2nd Mission: 1:30
3rd Mission: 4:10
4th Mission: 13000
5th Mission: 13000

***Dark Stages***

Stage 1 - Iron Gate

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 20000
2nd Mission: 1:35
3rd Mission: 2:00
4th Mission: 20000
5th Mission: 19000

Stage 2 - Dry Lagoon

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 15000
2nd Mission: 2:00
3rd Mission: 0:40
4th Mission: 14000
5th Mission: 17000

Stage 3 - Sand Ocean

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 25000
2nd Mission: 3:30
3rd Mission: 3:00
4th Mission: 25000
5th Mission: 23000

Stage 4 - Radical Highway

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 14000
2nd Mission: 1:20
3rd Mission: 2:30
4th Mission: 14000
5th Mission: 16000

Stage 5 - Egg Quarters

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 12000
2nd Mission: 2:00
3rd Mission: 1:00
4th Mission: 13000
5th Mission: 13000

Stage 6 - Lost Colony

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 34000
2nd Mission: 2:00
3rd Mission: 2:30
4th Mission: 34000
5th Mission: 44000

Stage 7 - Weapon's Bed

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 30000
2nd Mission: 2:00
3rd Mission: 2:15
4th Mission: 30000
5th Mission: 30000

Stage 8 - Security Hall

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 12000
2nd Mission: 4:00
3rd Mission: 0:30
4th Mission: 13000
5th Mission: 16000

Stage 9 - White Jungle

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 14000
2nd Mission: 1:30
3rd Mission: 3:20
4th Mission: 14000
5th Mission: 13000

Stage 10 - Route 280

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 3:20
2nd Mission: 2:00
3rd Mission: 3:30
4th Mission: 3:45
5th Mission: 3:20

Stage 11 - Sky Rail

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 14000
2nd Mission: 1:15
3rd Mission: 1:10
4th Mission: 14000
5th Mission: 10000

Stage 12 - Mad Space

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 14000
2nd Mission: 2:30
3rd Mission: 1:30
4th Mission: 14000
5th Mission: 12000

Stage 13 - Cosmic Wall

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 80,000 - 100,000 (If you get over 100,000 in the stage regardless of time you will get an A, build up as high combos as possible throughout the level, and at the sections where you're on a rail going past lots of enemies and meteors etc, spam the fire button at the weird tower type machines that are pumping with an orange/yellow centre and your points will fly up)
2nd Mission: 1:30
3rd Mission: 1:30
4th Mission: 80000
5th Mission: 100,000

Stage 14 - Final Chase

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 12000
2nd Mission: 1:30
3rd Mission: 5:15
4th Mission: 11000
5th Mission: 10000

***Last Stage***

Cannon's Core

[A Ranks]

1st Mission: 29000
2nd Mission: 3:30
3rd Mission: 7:30
4th Mission: 29000
5th Mission: 29000

05 Oct 2012 16:23

35 Comments

Thanks, just loaded up my fully cleared Gamecube save and it matches up with those scores exactly. :)

By AceCardJones on 07 Oct 2012 18:15

This will come in handy. Thanks

By Jv freakgamer on 08 Oct 2012 17:15

If the game wasn't great fun I don't think I would have gotten 180 emblems back in the day, nevermind doing it all over again for this version :P

While Metal Harbour is pretty dodgey it is possible to do consistently with practice. At the point just before the timer ignition, charge up a spin dash attack, you usually can make it most of the way up pretty quickly before you start to slow down. Then it's just the few light dashes and enemies after that :)

By AceCardJones on 19 Aug 2014 18:51

Compared to Sonic Adventure 1, this is insanely fucking difficult to complete. I'm still stuck on mission 5 on city escape.

By Falcon SVN on 24 Dec 2015 00:48

Goddamn this is fucking comparable to Seriously 3.0.

By Falcon SVN on 27 Dec 2015 03:59

you can use this if you want to but i found this guide on gamefaqs if you want the requirements to complete each level.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/674874-sonic-adventure-2/faq...

By DEMON362 on 07 Oct 2012 14:05

Is the points score for cosmic wall correct? On my initial play through in story mode, I earned we'll over 65,000, but only got a B rank. Good solution though, I'll be using it when I start working on my A ranks

By BraverLeonheart on 09 Oct 2012 09:23

Now that you mention it BraverLeonheart... It indeed is weird. I have 76.710 points and have a B rank. I'm not sure if you can't get an A if you take too long...

By Novaan Verdiano on 09 Oct 2012 16:11

I'll double check this as Eggman and Tails are my next in line for all A's.

By AceCardJones on 09 Oct 2012 22:00

This sounds atrocious, I love Sonic games and SA2 was my favorite game on the DC, never bothered attempting A ranks. Is this very difficult or just lots of trial and error?

By SequentialSword on 10 Oct 2012 06:30

I think CW A rank was 80k or 100k? Aranks arent hard to get in most levels Dragoon, its just that most of the time they require a little planning ahead instead of reckless abandon.

By Krows Graveyard on 10 Oct 2012 07:54

All you need to get all A's is practice, the only real pain in the ass is the treasure hunting levels, mainly because they just aren't fun anyway. Only bright side to them is the hard modes have the treasure in the same place every time so it's just practicing the fastest way to them. But practicing each level will eventually yield an A.

By AceCardJones on 10 Oct 2012 18:28

I don't think i'll do this one ... too damn long , as some levels took me 20+ tries to get an A (especially Sonic/Shadow ...)
CW req is higher than the DC version

By Sprites7 on 10 Oct 2012 20:00

Looking at this list makes me want to kill myself.

By Morpheus414 on 12 Oct 2012 01:23

I've cleared Sonic, Shadow and Tails with all A's, halfway through Eggman, then on to Knuckles and Rouge...Persistence guys! :)

By AceCardJones on 12 Oct 2012 08:24

Awesome guide, not sure why there are negative votes. I'm going on a hunt for it now and will post when found maybe include the link when I find where to find all magic melodies

By Subliminal Cuts on 12 Oct 2012 19:46

I cleared Cosmic Wall (Dark Level 13) with 80,000 points on mission one, and still got a B.

By Yin on 12 Oct 2012 21:04

I think it's 90000 for cosmic wall ... maybe i'll do it , one stage at a time :D

By Sprites7 on 13 Oct 2012 09:24

I got 84,870 on Cosmic Wall in 9 Minutes 36 Seconds. Got an A Rank.

By ScorchPSO on 13 Oct 2012 11:40

First off thanks for the guide, thumbs up from me-
Definitely not 53k for Cosmic Wall- had that easy rushing through probably 83k like the guy above says- also wrong is the Final Rush 3rd mission- I got there in 4:22 no deaths and only a Rank B- then I did it at 4:00 exactly and got A so it's somewhere around there.

By FunkLordWiLL on 14 Oct 2012 00:19

Only have a few A's left to get :D, although I pretty much gave up on the speedy racer expert one for now!

By on 14 Oct 2012 01:38

I Finished Cosmic wall with over 100k on both Normal and Hard and got the A ranks. No time bonus on hard, 125k and an A rank, so time isn't crucial I don't think. Just aim for 100k to be safe. I'll add a tip for this to the guide. Also noted the Final Rush mission 3 error.

By AceCardJones on 14 Oct 2012 08:55

Also added in the stages Mystic Melody is in for each character.

By AceCardJones on 14 Oct 2012 09:09

82620 and 7:07 got me the A on Cosmic Wall 1.

By FunkLordWiLL on 14 Oct 2012 14:26

for cosmic wall you need around
80,000-82,000+ for mission 1
75,000-80,000+ for mission 4
100,000 for mission 5

By DemonDuffeh on 14 Oct 2012 23:40

1 more A to get on Cannons Core mission 5, saved the best for last - personally I found the Knuckles and Rouge mission 1's the hardest due to the emeralds/items you need to find are random every time, and if you check the clue screens to them they deduct a 'combo' when you find the piece, Meteor Herd and Mad Space are extremely annoying to A rank because of this in my opinion.

By Connor 193 on 24 Oct 2012 00:45

Best thing to do is locate all 3 emeralds a few times in each level then after the first clue you will know where to go, 1500 per piece found within reasonable time. Mad Space was horrible...

By AceCardJones on 24 Oct 2012 18:48

The best thing to do in Mad Space is actually making sure to get the first emerald with a "perfect" and then get one clue for the other two. It's enough to get A rank.

By Guds Skyfall on 15 Dec 2012 10:09

I don't know about you, but Metal Harbour is FUCKING EVIL!!!!
Sonic loves to glitch out when you try to make it to the very top of the rocket taking off. I can't get anything more than a B rank. lol

P.S. Final Chase and Final Rush are so broken with the gravity drums, unavoidable blue enemies and autopilot sections which love to kill you rather than keep you on course.

Regardless, this game is too fun to hate, especially growing up with it.

By TitleInLarge on 14 Aug 2014 20:14

4:10:54 on final rush level 3 and I got A rank. (Hate that level and the entire game).

By MattiasAnderson on 25 Aug 2019 12:38

Did it in 2 weeks.

By Con Artist Fox on 21 Oct 2020 00:01

You may also want to add that this can be kinda frustrating because of glitches and the goddamn camera.

By Novaan Verdiano on 08 Oct 2012 19:38

Camera is rotatable with the right stick, the camera always tries to face forward, I guess they thought they were making the hidden stuff harder to find, and they were right. :)

By AceCardJones on 08 Oct 2012 21:04

I know the camera is rotable. And yes, hidden stuff is harder to find. But I can't be the only one who finds his death in a suddenly changing camera view while jumping or the game preferring to use the bounce braclet instead of the light dash.

Oh and even if it's true that there is no ring bonus at the end, it's still better not to get hit. If you pass a checkpoint with a certain amount of rings, you get extra rings, a speed up or a (magnetic) shield, which means even more points. Even if those are usually just a few points, they can change a lot.

By Novaan Verdiano on 08 Oct 2012 23:52

If they ever bring this to Xbox one backward compatibility I'll start adding my own videos for some of the harder sections. Unfortunately the best way to get the A ranks is practice,

By AceCardJones on 29 Dec 2015 17:21

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Krows Graveyard

TrueAchievements

16 Oct 2012 18:29

You Are The Legend - 100G (Original Achievement)

Difficulty: 8/10

Ace's guide above is very good and I suggest using that for your A run requirements. If you want to see some videos to get A ranks, I suggest MarioSunshineSprites (changed his name to Bruce Norse or something, just search MarioSunshineSprites and you'll see it) on YouTube. His videos helped me out massively in getting the 100 Rings and lost chao'. If you need help with Missions 1,4, and 5, with Sonic and Shadow, always try to pull of tricks when going off ramps or when jumping off certain rails. For Tails and Eggman, try to lock onto as many enemies as you can before firing to get the perfect 2000 points (especially in Cosmic Wall). Lastly for Rouge and Knuckles try NOT to use Hint Screens or you will lose points. If you search the main areas enough your radar will go off and you'll get the perfect 2000. (In Mad Space and Meteor Herd, you can use 1 Hint Monitor per Emerald to help.)

However there is something else you should keep in mind. You will need some characters upgrades to finish Hard Mode in each level. Such as Rouge's Treasure Scope and Knuckles' Sunglasses. Below is just a simple list to explain where the upgrades are and what they do.

Sonic:

Magic Hands - City Escape - Transforms an enemy into a ball that Sonic can throw. (basically useless, but requires the Bounce Bracelet and Flame Ring to reach.)

Light Shoes - Metal Harbor - Allow Sonic to travel at light speed along a trail of Rings. (Story Related)

Green Forest - Ancient Light - Allows Sonic to charge up his spin dash to attack a group of enemies at light speed.

Pyramid Cave - Bounce Bracelet - Allows Sonic to bounce on the spot to reach higher locations or break boxes under him. (Story Related)

Crazy Gadget - Flame Ring - Allows Sonic to break Metal boxes with a flaming somersault.

Final Rush - Mystic Melody - Allows Sonic to activate small temples to find lost chao.

Tails:

Prison Lane - Laser Blaster - Increases Tails firing radius and attack power. (Requires the Bazooka)

Mission Street - Booster - Allows Tails to hover (Story Related)

Hidden Base - Mystic Melody - Allows Tails to activate small temples to find lost chao. (Requires Bazooka)

Eternal Engine - Bazooka - Allows Tails to break Metal Boxes. (Story Related)

Knuckles:

Wild Canyon - Mystic Melody - Allows Knuckles to activate small temples to find lost chao. (Requires Shovel Claw)

Pumpkin Hill - Shovel Claw - Allows Knuckles to dig into the ground and walls.

Aquatic Mine - Air Necklace - Allows Knuckles to breathe underwater.

Death Chamber - Hammer Gloves - Allows Knuckles to break Metal Boxes.

Meteor Herd - Sunglasses - Allows Knuckles to see invisible items after equipping them. (Requires Hammer Gloves)

Shadow:

Radical Highway - Flame Ring - Allows Shadow to break Metal Boxes.

White Jungle - Air Shoes - Allows Shadow to travel along trails of Rings at light speed. (Story Related)

Sky Rail - Ancient Light - Allows Shadow to charge up his spin dash to attack a group of enemies at light speed.

Final Chase - Mystic Melody - Allows Shadow to activate small temples to find lost chao.

Dr. Eggman:

Iron Gate - Laser Blaster - Increases Dr. Eggman's attack radius and damage. (Requires Large Cannon)

Sand Ocean - Mystic Melody - Allows Dr. Eggman to activate small temples to find lost chao. (Requires Jet Engine)

Lost Colony - Jet Engine - Allows Dr. Eggman to hover. (Story Related)

Weapons Bed - Large Cannon - Allows Dr. Eggman to break Metal Boxes. (Story Related)

Cosmic Wall - Protective Armor - Increases Dr. Eggman's Defense.

Rouge:

Dry Lagoon - Mystic Melody - Allows Rouge to activate small temples to find lost chao. (Requires Pick Nails)

Egg Quarters - Pick Nails - Allows Rouge to dig into the ground or walls. (Story Related)

Security Hall - Treasure Scope - Allows Rouge to see invisible objects when equipped. (Requires Iron Boots and Mystic Melody)

Mad Space - Iron Boots - Allows Rouge to break Metal Boxes. (Possibly Story Related)

16 Oct 2012 18:29

GamePadZebby

TrueAchievements

03 Aug 2013 07:07

I am currently working through this using a YouTube playlist uploaded by Teh Monitor. All credit goes to those guys. Here is the first mission in the playlist, scan through as needed.

03 Aug 2013 07:07

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Thank you so much for sharing this! These videos are the best for the game. I wish I did not hate this game so much. For me it is one of the worst games I have ever played but I am committed to beat it.

By MattiasAnderson on 15 Aug 2019 19:06

CelebrimborUS

TrueTrophies

07 Mar 2020 15:48

Here's some links I used to help me get this trophy'

Help on finding the gems in hunting missions (Knuckles and Rouge)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mZ7jBAfALq6dMAAnFUwU...
Hit one of the hint computers on the levels, hit CTRL+F on your laptop type in the hint to find it instantly and the guide will tell you where to go. Remember to change the tab at the bottom of the page to select the current level you're on.

Score/time requirements for each level
https://www.supercheats.com/gamecube/walkthroughs/sonic....txt
Most of these are correct, the only one that varies as far as I noticed was Cosmic wall, all require much higher scores than listed, e.g. mission 5 you need 100,000 and not 50,000.

Here a YouTube playlist, this guy does great videos, the strategy used in the guides ultimately feel attainable and isn't some crazy advanced speedrun or something like that.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk0UzRTIeNUAk2VPaRZYv...

Note: For the hunting missions you probably won't need the guide until the later/larger levels

Feel free to comment any suggestions

07 Mar 2020 15:48

Luffybuggy, and, Setsuna, also, DLC

PlaystationTrophies

For this trophy you must complete every mission with an A Rank, this is no simple task but it is manageable. For most missions your A Rank is dependent on the amount of points you have at the end of the mission, you can hold a record time in clearing the mission but if you skipped every enemy and every ring then it wouldn't even matter. Here is a quick review of the 5 missions connected with each stage:

Complete the level (Points)
Collect 100 Rings! (Time Based)
Find the lost Chao! (Time Based)
Reach the goal (Find the Emerald pieces/Keys) in x minutes x seconds! (Score Based)
Clear Hard Mode! (Score Based)

General Points Tips:
Point are given to you for everything, killing an enemy (or multiple enemies), grabbing a ring and doing tricks when possible. Needless to say if you die your score resets and you might as well start over from the beginning (you don't want this to happen). Keep IGNs Sonic Adventure A-Rank Guide handy as it will tell you required points and times needed for A ranking missions. Keep these additional tips in mind when going for A Ranks.

Golden GUN Beetle
In every stage there is a Golden GUN Beetle located within the level, its position is always preset so it will always appear in the same spot (except for on Hard Mode Missions). Destroying these Golden GUN Beatles give you a free 1,000 points which is a lot. The problem though is that they don't appear until you get near their location and you must kill them almost immediately, otherwise they will disappear for the rest of the mission. Keep Golden GUN Beetle locations in mind before going for your A Rank in a mission.

Combo Attacks/Tricks
When you kill an enemy you only get set amount of points for killing it however when you kill multiple enemies in a row, one after the other, you get a special bonus depending on the amount of enemies you killed on-top of the points you already earn from killing them. Lets take a look at the bonuses. The amounts they give and amount of enemies killed in the combo for it:

Good: 100 (2)
Nice: 200 (3)
Great: 300 (4)
Jammin': 400 (5)
Cool: 500 (6)
Radical: 700 (7)
Tight: 800 (8)
Awesome: 1000 (9)
Extreme: 1500 (10)
Perfect: 2000 (11+)

Using Sonic and Shadow you also get similar bonuses for doing tricks off ramps (pressing at the right time at the edge of the ramp) and for grinding on multiple ramps. Tails and Dr. Eggman are the ones who will be using these bonuses more often due to their multi-homing shot.

Lost Chao and Collect 100 Ring Missions
For these missions because your A Rank depends on time and not your score you want to complete as soon as possible, skipping enemies is highly recommended when playing these missions. To make it even easier for you using an online guide to find out where the lost Chao is and best route to collect the rings would be recommended prior before taking on the mission to save you time.

Character Specific Tips:
Characters differ in what they can do and how their missions are laid out so here are some character specific tips to consider when playing for the respective characters from HERO and DARK.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Remember to unlock the upgrades for every character before attempting the A-Ranks. Whilst some of them may not be required for earlier missions, they are still great assets to have to utilize and help aid you in your quest for A Ranks. They are required for most HARD missions as well as Lost Chao missions. Upgrade locations are detailed under HERO! and DARK! earlier in the guide.

Sonic and Shadow:

While their levels are pretty lengthy, it is just a simple path going in one direction so don't feel the need to break records when you are going for A Ranks. Take the time to collect rings and destroy enemies as they do add to your points.

Destroy as many enemies as you can with their homing attacks (jump up and hit and then while still in the air press to immediately attack the next nearby enemy). If you have the Ancient Light upgrade you can use this to make dealing with enemies much quicker and rack you points as well.

Grind on all the rails you can. If there are multiple rails try jumping from rail to rail. If you keep it going long enough you will get a bonus similar to the multiple enemy kill count

Jump off all ramps at full speed at the very tip of the ramp. If you do it successfully you will do a trick which will add bonus points to your score.

Knuckles and Rouge:

Hunting missions are by far the worse especially if you are unaware of the options you have when dealing with their missions.There various factors you want to consider when aiming for your A Rank.

You earn points when you find your object, how long you took to find it and how many hints you took also factor into the bonus points you earn. If you don't use any hints and find the object in good time you will earn a PERFECT bonus for an extra 2000 points. Don't feel as if the only way to earn A Rank is to go through without using any hints, if you earn 2/3 of the PERFECT bonuses you can spare the last one as the time bonus for the stage in general will be able to make up for it.

Golden GUN Beatles exist in these stages as well. Watch some videos and learn their locations for an easy 1000 points added to your score. Added to this while there aren't as many enemies in these levels and surely will there never be a case where you can get combo bonuses, they still give you points for destroying them so destroy any that spawn in front of you while you are completing the mission.

The 100 Ring Missions are a tad difficult since you basically have to search for them, unlike Sonic/Shadow or Tails/Dr. Eggman who are almost handed their rings. Use video guides to find the perfect route to getting 100 rings if you are having trouble and you should be fine.

The Hard Mode Missions spawn their items in the same place. Finding the items initially is difficulty but after you have found them all go, ahead and restart the level and go a speed run of the items for an easy A Rank. It's probably should be noted that, because of this, the Hard Mode Missions are easier to complete then the Normal missions since they are always randomized.

Refer to this post for a further breakdown on each individual hunting missions

Tails and Dr. Eggman:

Both of these characters have slower missions due to their machines, however A LOT of enemies spawn. The main source of A Ranking their missions will be the ability for them to obtain multiple combo bonuses at every turn.

Utilize the homing laser with both characters so you can hit multiple enemies at once and earn combo bonuses, there should never be a time where you hit only one enemy unless they're the only one left.

When you are put in front of A LOT of enemies remember to try to put a cap on the kills you do. For example lets say there are 20 enemies in front of you, do not lock on to all of them only to be rewarded with one combo bonus. Divide your kills into two sets, aim for only 11 kills the first time for the PERFECT bonus for 2000 points then a 9 kill for the Awesome bonus for 1000.

Interactive Mission Select Video:

Following this well laid out video by youtube user ZuperSonic you can select the character you want and it will lead you to their list of stages and individual missions which all link to visual examples of the level played and A Ranked. If you need visual aid on getting your A Rank this is the perfect source to do it.