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Team Blast

First seen: Sonic Heroes (2003)
Users: Team Sonic, Team Dark, Team Rose, Team Chaotix
Type: Attack

The Team BlastMedia:SonicHeroes GC US manual.pdf^[1] (チームブラストMedia:SonicHeroes PS2 JP manual.pdf^[2]) is a move that was introduced and can only be used in Sonic Heroes. It involves all three characters in a team joining together and combining their powers for a powerful attack.

Overview

At the top right corner of the screen is the Team Blast Gauge, which can be filled up by a variety of different actions. Using moves, attacking enemies and collecting Rings will slowly fill the gauge, but picking up a Team Blast Ring from an Item Box will instantly fill the gauge. Once the gauge has been filled up completely, the Team Blast will be ready and can be activated by pressing the (GCN)/ (Xbox)/ (PS2/PS3)/ Z (PC) at any time. Once the move is activated, the game plays a short cinematic where all three members of the team will combine their powers and unleash a powerful attack that will destroy all nearby enemies.

Once the Team Blast has been used, the gauge will turn red and enter a "cooldown" state in which it will gradually turn yellow again and reset. In addition to defeating enemies, most Team Blasts also have an extra after-effect that lasts for the duration of this cooldown, and each after-effect varies depending on the team. To use their Team Blast again, the team must wait for the cooldown to end and build up enough energy in the gauge again; while it won't be visible during cooldown, the gauge can still be refilled, and another Team Blast can be used immediately after the cooldown if filled quickly enough. If any teammates are missing, they will all return when the Team Blast is used.

There are four different Team Blasts (five, counting Team Super's). Although each have their own unique look and special effect, they all do the same basic thing which is to destroy all nearby enemies.

Team Sonic has Sonic Overdrive. When in their Super forms, the attack becomes Super Sonic Overdrive.
Team Dark has Chaos Inferno.
Team Rose has Flower Festival.
Team Chaotix has Chaotix Recital.

In other media

Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series by IDW Publishing, Dr. Starline has been shown performing the Tricore Blast, a move similar to a Team Blast using all of the Tricore's power. He had used the move once when fighting Dr. Eggman in issue #50, however the Tricore was drained of its power after one use.

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-'''Team Blast''' is a move that was introduced and can only be used in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. It can be activated by pressing the {{Z}} button once the gauge on the top right corner of the screen is full. It can be filled up by attacking enemies or collecting rings. The attack involves all three characters joining together and combining their powers.
+{{MoveBob
+| image=Heroes TeamBlastSonic.PNG
+| debut=Sonic Heroes
+| debutyear=2003
+| user=[[Team Sonic]]
+| user2=[[Team Dark]]
+| user3=[[Team Rose]]
+| user4=[[Team Chaotix]]
+| type=Attack
+}}
+The '''Team Blast'''{{fileref|SonicHeroes GC US manual.pdf|page=18}} (チームブラスト{{fileref|SonicHeroes PS2 JP manual.pdf|page=13}}) is a move that was introduced and can only be used in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. It involves all three characters in a team joining together and combining their powers for a powerful attack.
-==Characteristics==
+==Overview==
-There are four different Team Blasts. Although each have there own unique look and effect, they all do the same thing which is destroy all nearby enemies.
+At the top right corner of the screen is the Team Blast Gauge, which can be filled up by a variety of different actions. Using moves, attacking enemies and collecting [[Ring]]s will slowly fill the gauge, but picking up a Team Blast Ring from an [[Item Box]] will instantly fill the gauge. Once the gauge has been filled up completely, the Team Blast will be ready and can be activated by pressing the {{Z}} (GCN)/{{Button|bgcolour=FFFFFF}} (Xbox)/{{R1}} (PS2/PS3)/{{Key|Z}} (PC) at any time. Once the move is activated, the game plays a short cinematic where all three members of the team will combine their powers and unleash a powerful attack that will destroy all nearby enemies.
-===[[Team Sonic]]: Sonic Overdrive===
+Once the Team Blast has been used, the gauge will turn red and enter a "cooldown" state in which it will gradually turn yellow again and reset. In addition to defeating enemies, most Team Blasts also have an extra after-effect that lasts for the duration of this cooldown, and each after-effect varies depending on the team. To use their Team Blast again, the team must wait for the cooldown to end and build up enough energy in the gauge again; while it won't be visible during cooldown, the gauge can still be refilled, and another Team Blast can be used immediately after the cooldown if filled quickly enough. If any teammates are missing, they will all return when the Team Blast is used.
-[[Knuckles]] swings [[Tails]] by his feet who is also holding on to [[Sonic]]'s feet. After a few spins, Knuckles let's go of Tails who kicks Sonic into the air. Sonic then yells "Blast Away!" and starts zooming around in the air and eventually comes in for a landing. Once he lands, all nearby enemies are destroyed. It is the only Team Blast that can destroy enemies before the final explosion happens. After the Team Blast is used, Sonic can preform '''Light Speed Attack''' by jumping in the air and pressing {{B}} for the amount of energy that is left in the gauge. Light Speed Attack is not limited to Speed formation. If the player uses Thundershoot or Fire Dunk while the energy in the gauge is still in effect, Sonic will use Light Speed Attack automatically.
-Sonic Overdrive can also be used while Team Sonic is in their super state while fighting [[Metal Sonic]]. It has a different look to it. Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles form a triangle with the Sonic Heroes symbols behind them. They all then fly towards Metal Sonic and attack him repeatedly. It is the only way to damage him. Sonic can also use Light Speed Attack while in his super state, but it sucks up his rings.
+There are four different Team Blasts (five, counting Team Super's). Although each have their own unique look and special effect, they all do the same basic thing which is to destroy all nearby enemies.
-Sonic Overdrive is infamous for causing the game to freeze on occasion after it is used. Particularly when the team is in Power formation. The game isn't completely frozen but it is like Sonic "Blasts Away" and never comes back.
+*[[Team Sonic]] has '''[[Sonic Overdrive]]'''. When in their [[Super transformation|Super forms]], the attack becomes '''[[Super Sonic Overdrive]]'''.
+*[[Team Dark]] has '''[[Chaos Inferno]]'''.
+*[[Team Rose]] has '''[[Flower Festival]]'''.
+*[[Team Chaotix]] has '''[[Chaotix Recital]]'''.
-===[[Team Dark]]: Chaos Inferno===
+==In other media==
-[[Shadow]] activates [[Chaos Control]] while [[Rouge]] lifts [[Omega]] into the air. Omega then fires giant lasers from his arm cannons, destroying all nearby enemies. Time is frozen while the energy in the gauge is in effect. It is quite useful for getting good times on stages and Eggman Boss battles. However, it's considered a double-edge sword as it sometimes prevents the team from moving forward if there is an obstacle that cannot be overcome unless time is moving. Example: the barrier devices in the [[Power Plant]]. Luckily, pressing the {{Z}} button again will unfreeze time so that the player will not have to wait for time to unfreeze.
+===[[Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (IDW comics)]]===
+In the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comic series by [[IDW Publishing]], [[Dr. Starline]] has been shown performing the '''Tricore Blast''', a move similar to a Team Blast using all of the [[Tricore]]'s power. He had used the move once when fighting [[Dr. Eggman]] in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 050 (IDW)|issue #50]], however the Tricore was drained of its power after one use.
-===[[Team Rose]]: Flower Festival===
+==Gallery==
-[[Amy]] and [[Cream]] bounce around on [[Big]]'s umbrella while he is twirling it. They all pose causing an explosion of flowers that destroy all nearby enemies. This particular Team Blast is a dream for novice players. Once activated, the player gains invincibility, a barrier, and all characters get leveled-up one level. It also has a larger attack radius when compared to the other Team Blasts. Unlike the other Team Blasts, the after effects are not limited to the energy left in the gauge after usage.
+<gallery>
+File:Heroes TeamBlastSonic.PNG|Sonic Overdrive
+File:Heroes TeamBlastDark.PNG|Chaos Inferno
+File:Heroes TeamBlastRose.PNG|Flower Festival
+File:Heroes TeamBlastChaotix.PNG|Chaotix Recital
+File:Heroes TeamBlastSuper.PNG|Super Sonic Overdrive
+</gallery>
-===[[Team Chaotix]]: Chaotix Recital===
+==References==
-[[Espio]] strums a Japanese guitar while [[Charmy]] bangs on a drum. Then [[Vector]] "sings" into a microphone and all nearby enemies are destroyed. An audience can be heard cheering for them. Team Chaotix receives rings for every enemy that is destroyed during the blast. They also receive rings for every enemy that's destroyed for the amount of energy left in the gauge afterward. While pretty much like another Team Blast during Eggman boss battles, Chaotix Recital proves to be extremely useful in [[Robot Carnival]] and [[Robot Storm]]. The rings collected from destroying enemies allows the gauge to refill again quickly, resulting in an endless amount of Team Blasts.
+<references/>
-[[Category: Moves]]
+{{SHOmni}}

Difference between revisions of "Team Blast"

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Contents

Overview

In other media

Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)

Gallery

References