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[[File:S3d gold shield.png|right|thumb|320px|The Gold Shield enabled an early version of the Homing Attack.]] | [[File:S3d gold shield.png|right|thumb|320px|The Gold Shield enabled an early version of the Homing Attack.]] | ||
− | The '''Gold Shield''' is a power-up exclusive to ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'', and a variant of the standard [[Shield]]. In addition to serving as a one-shot barrier against damage and life loss, the Gold Shield allows [[Sonic]] to perform what the | + | The '''Gold Shield''' is a power-up exclusive to ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'', and a variant of the standard [[Shield]]. In addition to serving as a one-shot barrier against damage and life loss, the Gold Shield allows [[Sonic]] to perform what the instruction manual called {{fileref|Sonic3D Sat EU manual.pdf|page=32}} the "''Sonic Blast Attack''": a primitive version of the [[Homing Attack]]. Double-tapping {{A}} or {{C}} would cause Sonic to jump and home in on a [[badnik]] (over a limited range). The shield couldn't be used to execute a [[Jump Dash]], however; if there were no enemies in range, a double-jump would just bring Sonic crashing back to the floor, similar to the [[Stomp]] move of later games. |
Other variants of the [[Shield|basic shield]] include the [[Lightning Shield]], [[Fire Shield]], and [[Water Shield]]. | Other variants of the [[Shield|basic shield]] include the [[Lightning Shield]], [[Fire Shield]], and [[Water Shield]]. | ||
[[Category:Items]] | [[Category:Items]] |
Revision as of 22:53, 20 September 2015
The Gold Shield is a power-up exclusive to Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island, and a variant of the standard Shield. In addition to serving as a one-shot barrier against damage and life loss, the Gold Shield allows Sonic to perform what the instruction manual called [1] the "Sonic Blast Attack": a primitive version of the Homing Attack. Double-tapping or would cause Sonic to jump and home in on a badnik (over a limited range). The shield couldn't be used to execute a Jump Dash, however; if there were no enemies in range, a double-jump would just bring Sonic crashing back to the floor, similar to the Stomp move of later games.
Other variants of the basic shield include the Lightning Shield, Fire Shield, and Water Shield.