The original Sonic the Hedgehog game used only one button. I think its simple yet exhilarating play was its virtue.
And given that this game’s controls are also simple, I think it personifies his distinct characteristics.
<Side Special Move: Spin Dash>
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Yeah, you have to have this.
Hop into a supersonic Spin Dash. If you charge it up just a bit, your speed will increase.
It’s also possible to rise up while spinning.
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Spin Dash, jump. A two-hit combo.
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Then keep pursuing with a midair attack!
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And do a Spin Dash in midair to return.
That, too?
<Down Special Move: Spin Charge>
By holding the Control Stick down and tapping the special-move button, you charge up your spin and do a Spin Dash. This may feel better for some—there’s no pop.
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KEEEEEEEEEE!
<Up Special Move: Spring Jump>
And his up special move is the Spring Jump. That spring launches you wayyy up in the air.
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That’s high!
You might not use it on the ground much, but rumor has it that if you do, the spring that remains can be used by other characters.
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Ah! It’s true.
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