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In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Comic]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog 39 (Archie)|issue #39]], Sonic is dubbed "Mecha Sonic" when he's captured by [[Fang the Sniper|Nack]] and [[roboticization|roboticized]] by [[Dr. Robotnik]]. | In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Comic]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog 39 (Archie)|issue #39]], Sonic is dubbed "Mecha Sonic" when he's captured by [[Fang the Sniper|Nack]] and [[roboticization|roboticized]] by [[Dr. Robotnik]]. | ||
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Revision as of 12:20, 27 June 2009
The name Mecha Sonic is sometimes used interchangeably with Metal Sonic, though such a mix-up involves (at the least) two very different models of the robot, and consensus is that there are two separate characters involved. Mecha Sonic's Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (both versions) incarnation is often referred to as Silver Sonic on account of its colour, and also as Bionic Sonic, a name popularized by Andrusi, who found it on a card in a pack of Sonic the Hedgehog bubble gum. In Sonic & Knuckles, another sleeker, blue-er Mecha Sonic appears in Sky Sanctuary Zone, although with a design still clearly distinct from that of Metal Sonic. All these robots are mechanical copies of Sonic created by Dr. Robotnik.
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Sonic 2
8-bit Version
The first appearance of Mecha Sonic is the metallic robot that Sonic fights in Scrambled Egg Zone on the 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Once defeated, Mecha Sonic releases the sixth and final Chaos Emerald, but only if you have 5 Chaos Emeralds.
This version of the robot is a same-size imitation of Sonic, mimicking all of his abilities, although strangely Mecha Sonic has a spin dash attack and Sonic does not in that game. When Sonic and Mecha Sonic's spin attacks collide, they bounce off each other, unlike the 16-bit iterations where Sonic comes off the loser. This makes for a fast and hectic, if easier, battle. Mecha Sonic is also equipped jet boots that enable him to hover, and a sharp scissors-type tentacle, which sometimes protrudes from its torso when standing still. The robot takes 8 hits to kill.
16-bit Version
A silver Mecha Sonic appears in as the first boss of Death Egg Zone on the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as well. Sonic walks into the battle arena immediatly after the start of the level, and Mecha Sonic descends using jet shoes - although he dosn't use them to hover during the rest of the fight, unlike the 8-bit version. The boss has four principal attacks:
- Rocket-boosting across the ground, sliding to turn around, and then coming back to his starting point.
- Curling up into a ball and rolling across the screen (similar to Sonic's Spin Dash).
- Curling up into a ball, then jumping across the screen.
- If the fight progresses for long enough, Mecha Sonic starts shooting out needles during his jumps.
Eggman watches the battle through a TV screen in the center of the arena, grinning maniacally throughout. Once Mecha Sonic is defeated, Sonic chases the (surprisingly spry) fat man until he leaps into the game's last boss, Dr. Robotnik's Giant Mech.
Sonic & Knuckles
The robot Sonic in Sonic & Knuckles is usually referred to as Mecha Sonic also.
In Sonic & Knuckles there are four different encounters with Mecha Sonic. They all take place in Sky Sanctuary Zone. He first appears with a ball and chain weapon similar to the one Robotnik uses in the first Sonic the Hedgehog. Later he appears with 8 bubble-like shields similar to a boss battle in Sonic 2 on the third act of Metropolis Zone. The next encounter is similar to the battle with him in the Death Egg Zone in Sonic 2 except for a new backwards dash attack. If playing as Knuckles there is a fourth battle. Mecha Sonic will go super by absorbing power from the Master Emerald. During this battle he dashes back and forth occasionally diving downward or shooting glowing orbs. He occasionally has to recharge his power by landing on the Master Emerald, this leaves him vulnerable to attack.
Sonic the Fighters
In Sonic the Fighters, a new rocket-like Sonic robot called Mecha Sonic Model No.29 appeared in the intro cutscene. This robot is also programmed into the game as a fully playable character, though it can only be enabled by hacking. When played as, the robot is called RocketMetal. One of RocketMetal’s moves is to turn into a rocket and shoot forward; this is also one of the standard Metal Sonic’s moves in the game.
Sonic Adventure
A Sonic robot is seen in Sonic Adventure, floating inside a green tube at Dr. Eggman's Final Egg, along with Metal Sonic himself in a different tube in the same room. It has the same appearance as the version of the Mecha Sonic that was originally fought aboard the Death Egg as the penultimate boss in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on the Genesis
Its design was used for the character of Silver Sonic II in the Sonic comics.
Sonic Pocket Adventure
Mecha Sonic returned to his 16-bit Sonic the Hedgehog 2 incarnation in Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure as the boss of Aerobase Zone. It is almost identical to its 16-bit counterpart except it has the added ability to dash backwards, like it did in Sonic & Knuckles.
Other Continuities
In the Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Comic issue #39, Sonic is dubbed "Mecha Sonic" when he's captured by Nack and roboticized by Dr. Robotnik.
Artwork
Sonic 2 (8-bit)
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