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In ''[[Sonic 3]]'', the basic shield was completely replaced by a trio of "elemental" shields: [[Lightning Shield|lightning]], [[Fire Shield|fire]], or [[Water Shield|water]]. All three still protect against a single hit, but these shields are also able to protect against most projectile attacks, reflecting them with no damage to the shield. Each shield has a unique passive effect, and Sonic (only) is able to perform a special attack unique to each shield by pressing Jump while already in the air. If the player collects a shield while under the effects of a [[super transformation]], the shield graphic will not appear although its secondary effects will still apply (i.e. ring magnetism with the lightning shield). | In ''[[Sonic 3]]'', the basic shield was completely replaced by a trio of "elemental" shields: [[Lightning Shield|lightning]], [[Fire Shield|fire]], or [[Water Shield|water]]. All three still protect against a single hit, but these shields are also able to protect against most projectile attacks, reflecting them with no damage to the shield. Each shield has a unique passive effect, and Sonic (only) is able to perform a special attack unique to each shield by pressing Jump while already in the air. If the player collects a shield while under the effects of a [[super transformation]], the shield graphic will not appear although its secondary effects will still apply (i.e. ring magnetism with the lightning shield). | ||
| − | ''Sonic 3'' also features something called the [[Insta-Shield]]. This is not another shield, but a fourth special attack for Sonic that's performed by pressing Jump in the air ''without'' a shield. It | + | ''Sonic 3'' also features something called the [[Insta-Shield]], also known as the Twin-Spin Attack. This is not another shield, but a fourth special attack for Sonic that's performed by pressing Jump in the air ''without'' a shield. It is an improved version of the normal [[Spin Attack]], increasing Sonic's attack radius and even making him invulnerable for a split-second - very useful for dispatching [[Orbinaut]]s. |
''[[Sonic 3D]]'' brings back the basic shield, and introduces a "better" variant: the [[Gold Shield]], enabling Sonic to perform a short-range [[Homing Attack]]. | ''[[Sonic 3D]]'' brings back the basic shield, and introduces a "better" variant: the [[Gold Shield]], enabling Sonic to perform a short-range [[Homing Attack]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:36, 9 May 2016
Shields, referred to as barriers in Japan, are a series of power-ups that protect the player from harm. When the player runs into an enemy or trap, their character will be knocked backwards and the shield is lost. Shields offer an extra line of defense before rings would be lost. Shields can be obtained by breaking monitors, or in the gumball machine (Sonic 3) and the sphere shot (Sonic & Knuckles) bonus stages.
Overview
The original shield is a simple blue sphere, with no additional advantages. The one exception to this is in Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island, where the basic shield is impervious to the electric flooring in Gene Gadget Zone.
Sonic 1 (Mega Drive) shield monitor.
Sonic 1 (Mega Drive) shield.
Sonic 2 (Mega Drive) shield monitor.
Sonic 2 (Mega Drive) shield.
Sonic 1 (Master System) shield monitor.
Sonic 1 (Master System) shield.
Sonic Pocket Adventure shield monitor.
Sonic Pocket Adventure shield.
Sonic 3D Shield monitor.
Sonic 3D shield.
There are no shields at all in the 8-bit version of Sonic 2 and its sequels, Sonic Chaos and Sonic Triple Trouble.
Variants
In Sonic 3, the basic shield was completely replaced by a trio of "elemental" shields: lightning, fire, or water. All three still protect against a single hit, but these shields are also able to protect against most projectile attacks, reflecting them with no damage to the shield. Each shield has a unique passive effect, and Sonic (only) is able to perform a special attack unique to each shield by pressing Jump while already in the air. If the player collects a shield while under the effects of a super transformation, the shield graphic will not appear although its secondary effects will still apply (i.e. ring magnetism with the lightning shield).
Sonic 3 also features something called the Insta-Shield, also known as the Twin-Spin Attack. This is not another shield, but a fourth special attack for Sonic that's performed by pressing Jump in the air without a shield. It is an improved version of the normal Spin Attack, increasing Sonic's attack radius and even making him invulnerable for a split-second - very useful for dispatching Orbinauts.
Sonic 3D brings back the basic shield, and introduces a "better" variant: the Gold Shield, enabling Sonic to perform a short-range Homing Attack.
Sonic stands on a lightning shield monitor, with fire and water shields to his left and right.
Water shield.
Lightning shield.
Fire shield.
Insta-Shield
Gold shield; homing attack.
