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[[Image:wkaiten.png|frame|right|Demonstration of the Insta-Shield in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'''s [[Angel Island Zone]].]] | [[Image:wkaiten.png|frame|right|Demonstration of the Insta-Shield in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'''s [[Angel Island Zone]].]] | ||
| − | The '''Insta-Shield'''{{fileref|Sonic3 MD US SonicJam manual.pdf|page=6}}, known as the '''Double<!--W is often used in Japanese to mean double--> Spin Attack''' (W回転アタック) in Japan{{fileref|Sonic3 MD JP SonicJam manual.pdf|page=6}} and the '''Twin Spin Attack''' in ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', is a special move first used by [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''. Jumping then pressing the jump button again while in midair generates a brief flash that extends Sonic's attack radius and renders him temporarily invincible. This attack is useful for attacking bosses slightly out of range and spiked enemies, like [[Orbinaut]]s. No character but Sonic is able to use this technique. | + | The '''Insta-Shield'''{{fileref|Sonic3 MD US SonicJam manual.pdf|page=6}}, known as the '''Double<!--W is often used in Japanese to mean double--> Spin Attack''' (W回転アタック) in Japan{{fileref|Sonic3 MD JP SonicJam manual.pdf|page=6}} and the '''Twin Spin Attack''' in ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', is a special move first used by [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''. |
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| + | ==Overview== | ||
| + | Jumping then pressing the jump button again while in midair generates a brief flash that extends Sonic's attack radius and renders him temporarily invincible. This attack is useful for attacking bosses slightly out of range and spiked enemies, like [[Orbinaut]]s. No character but Sonic is able to use this technique. In the classic ''Sonic'' games, if Sonic jumps from a roll, he'll be unable to change his jump direction and speed. Using the move, however, makes him regain control of the jump. This also happens with [[Super Sonic]], despite the fact that the move itself doesn't actually trigger while Super. | ||
The move reappeared in all three games in the ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' series, though it is called the '''Spin Attack''' in ''Sonic Advance''{{fileref|SonicAdvance GBA US manual.pdf|page=12}}, the '''Double Spin Attack''' in ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]''{{fileref|SonicAdvance2 GBA US manual.pdf|page=13}} and the '''Wind Attack''' in ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]''{{fileref|SonicAdvance3 GBA US manual.pdf|page=11}}. In ''Sonic Advance 3'', Sonic must have [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] as a partner to perform the move. | The move reappeared in all three games in the ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' series, though it is called the '''Spin Attack''' in ''Sonic Advance''{{fileref|SonicAdvance GBA US manual.pdf|page=12}}, the '''Double Spin Attack''' in ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]''{{fileref|SonicAdvance2 GBA US manual.pdf|page=13}} and the '''Wind Attack''' in ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]''{{fileref|SonicAdvance3 GBA US manual.pdf|page=11}}. In ''Sonic Advance 3'', Sonic must have [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] as a partner to perform the move. | ||
| − | It is not used in any 3D games, due to the fact the "jump, then press jump again while in midair" move was changed to the [[Jump Dash]], or if enemies/items are nearby, the [[Homing Attack]]. ''[[Sonic Generations]]'' brings the move back as an equippable | + | It is not used in any 3D games, due to the fact the "jump, then press jump again while in midair" move was changed to the [[Jump Dash]], or if enemies/items are nearby, the [[Homing Attack]]. ''[[Sonic Generations]]'' brings the move back as an equippable [[Skill]] for Classic Sonic that is unlocked by collecting all of the [[Red Star Ring]]s in [[Sky Sanctuary (Sonic Generations)|Sky Sanctuary]] Act 1, costing 30 Skill Points to equip. |
| − | It is unlockable in ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' by getting at least six | + | It is unlockable in ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' by getting at least six medallions in the [[Bonus Stage (Sonic Mania)|Blue Spheres Bonus Stage]]. It can be used in Mania Mode by toggling Sonic's ability in the Settings menu (Secrets menu pre-v1.04), replacing the [[Drop Dash]]. |
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==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
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* With a standard [[shield]] (''Mania'' only) or if [[Invincibility|invincible]], nothing will occur. | * With a standard [[shield]] (''Mania'' only) or if [[Invincibility|invincible]], nothing will occur. | ||
| − | ==In the | + | ==In other media== |
| − | In the two-part ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' story "Enter [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]]", Sonic explains that he creates the Insta-Shield by vibrating the air around him so quickly that it creates a static effect. | + | ===''[[Sonic the Comic]]''=== |
| + | In the first part of the two-part ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' story "Enter [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]]" in [[Sonic the Comic 033|issue #33]], Sonic first uses the move to protect himself from a [[Pointdexter]], to [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]' surprise. When he uses the move again to block Knuckles' attack in the second part of "Power of the Chaos Emeralds" in [[Sonic the Comic 036|issue #36]], he explains that he creates the Insta-Shield by vibrating the air molecules around him so quickly that it creates a static effect. | ||
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| + | ===[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (Archie comics)]]=== | ||
| + | In [[Archie Comics]]' ''Sonic 3'' special, Sonic only uses the move once, and does not know how he managed to do so. Much later, he remembers and perfects the technique. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 13:13, 23 November 2020
The Insta-Shield[1], known as the Double Spin Attack (W回転アタック) in Japan[2] and the Twin Spin Attack in Sonic Generations, is a special move first used by Sonic in Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
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Overview
Jumping then pressing the jump button again while in midair generates a brief flash that extends Sonic's attack radius and renders him temporarily invincible. This attack is useful for attacking bosses slightly out of range and spiked enemies, like Orbinauts. No character but Sonic is able to use this technique. In the classic Sonic games, if Sonic jumps from a roll, he'll be unable to change his jump direction and speed. Using the move, however, makes him regain control of the jump. This also happens with Super Sonic, despite the fact that the move itself doesn't actually trigger while Super.
The move reappeared in all three games in the Sonic Advance series, though it is called the Spin Attack in Sonic Advance[3], the Double Spin Attack in Sonic Advance 2[4] and the Wind Attack in Sonic Advance 3[5]. In Sonic Advance 3, Sonic must have Knuckles as a partner to perform the move.
It is not used in any 3D games, due to the fact the "jump, then press jump again while in midair" move was changed to the Jump Dash, or if enemies/items are nearby, the Homing Attack. Sonic Generations brings the move back as an equippable Skill for Classic Sonic that is unlocked by collecting all of the Red Star Rings in Sky Sanctuary Act 1, costing 30 Skill Points to equip.
It is unlockable in Sonic Mania by getting at least six medallions in the Blue Spheres Bonus Stage. It can be used in Mania Mode by toggling Sonic's ability in the Settings menu (Secrets menu pre-v1.04), replacing the Drop Dash.
Alternatives
In Sonic 3, Sonic & Knuckles, and Sonic Mania, performing the same button sequence while protected by a shield, or transformed into Super Sonic or Hyper Sonic, will cause Sonic to perform other maneuvers.
- With a Fire Shield, Sonic briefly turns into a fireball and flies across the screen at high speed.
- With a Water Shield, Sonic bounces in its bubble.
- With a Lightning Shield, Sonic performs an additional jump (with sparks flying from the shield, though these do nothing).
- While Hyper Sonic, it causes all badniks on screen to be destroyed. Sonic is also propelled forwards much as he would be with a Fire Shield, but much faster and able to be directed with the D-pad. (Also, if dashing to the left or right, Hyper Sonic can glitch through certain kinds of small walls.)
- With a standard shield (Mania only) or if invincible, nothing will occur.
In other media
Sonic the Comic
In the first part of the two-part Sonic the Comic story "Enter Knuckles" in issue #33, Sonic first uses the move to protect himself from a Pointdexter, to Tails' surprise. When he uses the move again to block Knuckles' attack in the second part of "Power of the Chaos Emeralds" in issue #36, he explains that he creates the Insta-Shield by vibrating the air molecules around him so quickly that it creates a static effect.
Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)
In Archie Comics' Sonic 3 special, Sonic only uses the move once, and does not know how he managed to do so. Much later, he remembers and perfects the technique.