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[[File:S4 Screenshot 5.jpg|thumb|right|[[Sonic]] performing a series of Homing Attacks to take out [[Bubbles]] in [[Splash Hill Zone]].]] | [[File:S4 Screenshot 5.jpg|thumb|right|[[Sonic]] performing a series of Homing Attacks to take out [[Bubbles]] in [[Splash Hill Zone]].]] | ||
− | The '''Homing Attack''' is a special move principally used by [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] that allows the character to swerve during a [[spin jump]], automatically zeroing in and striking a nearby enemy. It was first featured in ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'', where the | + | The '''Homing Attack''' is a special move principally used by [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] that allows the character to swerve during a [[spin jump]], automatically zeroing in and striking a nearby enemy. It was first featured in ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'', where the instruction manual called {{fileref|Sonic3D Sat EU manual.pdf|page=32}} it the '''''Sonic Blast Attack'''''; not an intrinsic ability of Sonic at this point, it required the [[Gold Shield]] power-up to use. |
The technique became a standard move in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and has been included in all 3D and several 2D Sonic games since. In ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', it was part of the repertoire of all [[Speed type]] characters, so other users include [[Amy Rose]], [[Shadow the Hedgehog]], and [[Espio the Chameleon]]. Usually activated by pressing {{A}} in mid-jump; if no enemies are within range, use this move to have Sonic perform a [[jump dash]] (in ''Sonic 3D Blast'', Sonic would instead go straight down). In this way it often replaces Sonic's earlier double-tap jumping move, the [[Insta-Shield]]. | The technique became a standard move in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and has been included in all 3D and several 2D Sonic games since. In ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', it was part of the repertoire of all [[Speed type]] characters, so other users include [[Amy Rose]], [[Shadow the Hedgehog]], and [[Espio the Chameleon]]. Usually activated by pressing {{A}} in mid-jump; if no enemies are within range, use this move to have Sonic perform a [[jump dash]] (in ''Sonic 3D Blast'', Sonic would instead go straight down). In this way it often replaces Sonic's earlier double-tap jumping move, the [[Insta-Shield]]. |
Revision as of 22:53, 20 September 2015
The Homing Attack is a special move principally used by Sonic the Hedgehog that allows the character to swerve during a spin jump, automatically zeroing in and striking a nearby enemy. It was first featured in Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island, where the instruction manual called [1] it the Sonic Blast Attack; not an intrinsic ability of Sonic at this point, it required the Gold Shield power-up to use.
The technique became a standard move in Sonic Adventure and has been included in all 3D and several 2D Sonic games since. In Sonic Heroes, it was part of the repertoire of all Speed type characters, so other users include Amy Rose, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Espio the Chameleon. Usually activated by pressing in mid-jump; if no enemies are within range, use this move to have Sonic perform a jump dash (in Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic would instead go straight down). In this way it often replaces Sonic's earlier double-tap jumping move, the Insta-Shield.
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How to use
Sonic 3D Blast
First appeared here, but taking the gold shield and simply pressing you can destroy the enemy.
Sonic Adventure Series
Sonic Heroes and Shadow the Hedgehog
Pressing / / Spacebar during the jump or fall.
Sonic Rush
Press R during the jump in enemy. Can not be used in springs and rails
Sonic '06'
Press / for the jump or for a time in the air.
Sonic and the Secret Rings/Sonic Colors
Press when you have an enemy close.
Sonic Unleashed
Sonic Generations/Sonic 4
Press / during the jump in the air.
Other game appearanes
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Sonic is the main attack in the game and can be used endlessly.