Zone 1[edit]
This is the first stage where you can fall off the bottom of the zone. However, enemies tend to be uncommon.
The safest path is to break through the upper bricks using the hidden spring, then jum pn the platforms on the left. You should be able to jump up through the floor here, and use a second spring to reach the top of the zone. From ehre, keep running right, and you shouldn't get too close to the bottom of the zone.
If you choose to use the bottom path, the safe points are marked by a change in the background texture to a background wall or grill.
Zone 2[edit]
Two hidden springs should bring you up to where you can collect 30 rings. From there, use a spin dash to the right, and break through more walls to collect 20 more rings. This is followed by a series of rings, and after the upward turn, you can collect 40 more rings. This is more than enough rings to reach a special stage, but you are free to continue right to the end of the stage.
Zone 3[edit]
There are 10 rings to the right, as the ground ramps upward. Jump over the first gap.
The boss for this stage is called the "Hopping Egg Vulcan". It starts by firing three shots towards to the left during a middle of the hop. As soon as it starts a hop, you can dash under it, and attack it from behind.
If you are fast enough, you can jump onto the enemy as it moves down from the screen. If you mange to jump and hit it on the right-hand, you should be able to defeat the enemy without difficulty.