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'''Crossover''': ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' ([[2011]]) | '''Crossover''': ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' ([[2011]]) | ||
|latest_portrayal=[[sonicretro:Roger Craig Smith|Roger Craig Smith]] (2010-present)<br />[[sonicretro:Jun'ichi Kanemaru|Jun'ichi Kanemaru]] (Japanese, 1998-present)}} | |latest_portrayal=[[sonicretro:Roger Craig Smith|Roger Craig Smith]] (2010-present)<br />[[sonicretro:Jun'ichi Kanemaru|Jun'ichi Kanemaru]] (Japanese, 1998-present)}} | ||
{{LLquote| | {{LLquote|Sonic's the name, speed's my game!|Sonic|[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]}} | ||
'''Sonic the Hedgehog''' is the | '''Sonic the Hedgehog''' is the main character of the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series of video games as the main protagonist. He has been [[Sega|Sega Corporation]]'s mascot since 1991. Since the beginning of the series, Sonic has been the champion of peace, risking his life to stop the plots of a variety of violent foes, particularly [[Dr. Eggman]], in order to establish worldwide peace. Along the way, he has been aided by many characters, including his friends [[Miles "Tails" Prower]], [[Knuckles the Echidna]], [[Amy Rose]], and occasionally [[Shadow the Hedgehog]]. Sonic's greatest asset is his ability to run at supersonic speeds. However, he is also prone to making rash decisions and dislikes being near water because he can't swim. | ||
Sonic has appeared in four crossover titles alongside [[Mario]]: ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''. | Sonic has appeared in four crossover titles alongside [[Mario]]: ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''. | ||
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===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Sonic-Shoes.jpg|thumb|right|Sonic's trademark shoes are shown in the bottom right corner, next to the trash can. Also, Earthworm Jim's plasma gun is there.]] | ||
Sonic's shoes make a cameo appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. In [[Cranky Kong]]'s video game hero contest, contestants are ranked based on how many hidden [[DK Coin]]s they could discover during the course of the game. On the pedestal of winners | Sonic's shoes make a cameo appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. In [[Cranky Kong]]'s video game hero contest, contestants are ranked based on how many hidden [[DK Coin]]s they could discover during the course of the game. On the pedestal of winners' scene, Sonic's shoes and Earthworm Jim's plasma gun can be found nearby lying next to a trash can, implying that these characters failed to rank in the contest. | ||
===''Mario & Sonic'' series=== | ===''Mario & Sonic'' series=== | ||
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''==== | ====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''==== | ||
{{quote|Mario | {{quote|Mario and Sonic have been respectful rivals since the early days of video games. In fact, for a long time they have been discussing the possibility of one day competing against each other. Now that they have been given the perfect opportunity to meet at the Olympic Games, we may finally learn who is actually faster, Mario or Sonic?|Shigeru Miyamoto}} | ||
[[ | [[File:SonicOlympic.jpg|thumb|x200px|left|Sonic, as he appears in ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games''.]] | ||
Sonic competes against Mario and others in Olympic events in the game | Sonic competes against Mario and others in Olympic events in the game ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''. He is a Speed character, similar to [[Yoshi]], meaning he has great speed, but low power. Interestingly, Sonic wears a life jacket during the swimming events, since he can't swim, but he is not against water entirely, which is why he is competing in these events. He still moves quite fast in water too. | ||
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''==== | ====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''==== | ||
Sonic, once again, crosses over with Mario in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. In the Adventure Tours mode for the DS version. | Sonic, once again, crosses over with Mario in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. In the Adventure Tours mode for the DS version, he teams up with [[Mario]] to stop [[Bowser]] and [[Dr. Eggman]] from ruining the Winter Olympics. | ||
====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''==== | |||
Sonic makes yet another cross over appearance with Mario and friends in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''. Like in the previous two installments of the series, Sonic is a Speed type character. | |||
This game is the first in the series to feature Roger Craig Smith as Sonic's new voice actor. | |||
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''=== | ===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''=== | ||
[[File:Sonic SSBB.png|frame|left]] | |||
{{SSB Infobox | {{SSB Infobox | ||
|name = Sonic | |name = Sonic | ||
|color = | |color = red | ||
|emblem = Sonic_Emblem.gif | |emblem = Sonic_Emblem.gif | ||
|image = BrawlSonic.jpg | |image = BrawlSonic.jpg | ||
|games = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] ( | |games = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (unlockable) | ||
|standard = | |standard = Homing Attack | ||
|side = | |side = Spin Dash | ||
|up = | |up = Spring Jump | ||
|down = | |down = Spin Charge | ||
|final = | |final = Super Sonic | ||
|entrance = | |entrance = Spins up in a Spin Dash from out of nowhere and lands on stage.}} | ||
{{main|SmashWiki:Sonic (SSBB)}} | |||
Sonic is in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' as a character who is | Sonic is in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' as a character who is unlocked by completing the game's story mode. Sonic is the fastest character in the game, running faster than [[Captain Falcon]], the fastest character from the last two [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]]. Several of Sonic's moves are from the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' game, with the exception of Homing Attack, which debuted later in the series. His [[Final Smash]] move is using the [[Chaos Emerald]]s to transform into Super Sonic and fly around the stage attacking opponents. | ||
Sonic and [[Solid Snake]] are the only third party characters to appear playable in the game. Also, Sonic | Sonic and [[Solid Snake]] are the only third party characters to appear playable in the game. Also, whenever Sonic wins a brawl, his victory theme will play. This is played exactly the same way as the famous stage clear theme that is played in the 2006 ''[[wikipedia:Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' game. | ||
====Role in the [[ | ====Role in the [[Subspace Emissary]]==== | ||
[[File:SubspaceIntro-Sonic.png|thumb|200px|left|Sonic in the Subspace Emissary.]] | |||
[[ | Sonic does not appear in the Subspace Emissary until the very end, after [[The Great Maze]]. As when every fighter makes it to where Tabuu resides, he prepares his [[Off Waves]], which would have turned every character into a trophy. As soon as he's about to release the attack, a dashing blue blur dashes past the fighters, and rams into both of Tabuu's wings; causing the Off Wave attack not to happen. As the blue blur jumps up on a "peak", he reveals himself to be Sonic. While he taunts, Tabuu's wings break apart, and then six fighters are selected to fight Tabuu in the final battle. | ||
Sonic does not appear in the Subspace Emissary | |||
====[[Solid Snake]] Codec Conversation==== | ====[[Solid Snake]] Codec Conversation==== | ||
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*'''Otacon:''' Snake, what is it? | *'''Otacon:''' Snake, what is it? | ||
*'''Snake:''' Something about that hedgehog rubs me the wrong way... | *'''Snake:''' Something about that hedgehog rubs me the wrong way... | ||
*'''Otacon:''' ...? Oh, you mean Sonic The Hedgehog? | *'''Otacon:''' ...? Oh, you mean Sonic The Hedgehog? But everyone loves Sonic. He's a big star. Do you have any idea how excited people are that he's here in Brawl? | ||
*'''Snake:''' Yeah, yeah, I know, but there's something about him I just don't like. | *'''Snake:''' Yeah, yeah, I know, but there's something about him I just don't like. | ||
*'''Otacon:''' | *'''Otacon:''' But...why? You must have some kind of reason. | ||
*'''Snake:''' ... | *'''Snake:''' ...Nope, just don't like him. | ||
====Special Moves==== | ====Special Moves==== | ||
===== | =====Homing Attack===== | ||
[[ | [[File:Homing Attack.jpg|left|thumb|'''Homing Attack''']] | ||
'''Homing Attack''' is Sonic's standard special move in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. It is made to copy the Homing Attack move from several ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. If Sonic uses this attack on the ground, he will begin charging up in a ball, slowly elevating himself above the ground. When he gets high enough, he then charges at an opposing player by homing into him/her. After hitting or missing another player, Sonic will get out of his ball form and into his normal fighting stance, but he can use the Homing Attack again shortly after. If used in mid-air, Sonic will begin charging, but will launch himself at his opponent quicker than when used on the ground. Although the attack is called the Homing Attack, it can miss sometimes, and | {{main|SmashWiki:Homing Attack}} | ||
'''Homing Attack''' is Sonic's standard special move in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. It is made to copy the Homing Attack move from several ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' games. If Sonic uses this attack on the ground, he will begin charging up in a ball, slowly elevating himself above the ground. When he gets high enough, he then charges at an opposing player by homing into him/her. After hitting or missing another player, Sonic will get out of his ball form and into his normal fighting stance, but he can use the Homing Attack again shortly after. If used in mid-air, Sonic will begin charging, but will launch himself at his opponent quicker than when used on the ground. Although the attack is called the Homing Attack, it can miss sometimes, and it's possible to block the attack. [[Kirby]] can use the Homing Attack if he copies Sonic's powers. | |||
=====Spin Dash===== | =====Spin Dash===== | ||
[[ | [[File:BrawlSpinDash.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Spin Dash''']] | ||
'''Spin Dash''' is an attack used by Sonic in the game, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. This move will act as Sonic's Side Special Move, and has three effects. Firstly, Sonic will curl into a supersonic ball, and start rolling around the stage at high speeds. Charging up the move first can speed the attack up, similarly to [[Jigglypuff]]'s [[Rollout]] attack. When Sonic hits a player, he will cause damage on him/her, possibly doing more damage the faster the attack. Sonic can also jump while using this move, meaning he can avoid falling off edges easier. Then, he can exit the attack and do another attack to push his opponent further away from the stage. Then, he can use the | {{main|SmashWiki:Spin Dash}} | ||
{{redirectshere|Spin Dash|the move with the same name in ''[[Paper Mario]]''|[[Spin Dash (Paper Mario)|here]]}} | |||
'''Spin Dash''' is an attack used by Sonic in the game, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. This move will act as Sonic's Side Special Move, and has three effects. Firstly, Sonic will curl into a supersonic ball, and start rolling around the stage at high speeds. Charging up the move first can speed the attack up, similarly to [[Jigglypuff]]'s [[Rollout]] attack. When Sonic hits a player, he will cause damage on him/her, possibly doing more damage the faster the attack. Sonic can also jump while using this move, meaning he can avoid falling off edges easier. Then, he can exit the attack and do another attack to push his opponent further away from the stage. Then, he can use exactly the same move again to get back onto the stage from afar. The move can also be used in mid-air. A similar attack is the [[#Spin Charge|Spin Charge]]. | |||
=====Spring Jump===== | =====Spring Jump===== | ||
[[ | [[File:BrawlSpringJump.jpg|200px|thumb|left|'''Spring Jump''']] | ||
'''Spring Jump''' is the name of Sonic's Up [[Special Move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When used, Sonic will pull a [[spring]] from the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', and use it to bounce really high in the air. He can use this both on the ground and in mid-air. If he uses it on the ground, it will stay on the ground, allowing other players to bounce on in as well. Sonic cannot do damage when using the spring, however he can still use some of his aerial moves (but no Special Moves) afterwards (one of very few Up Special Moves that can do so). | {{main|SmashWiki:Spring Jump}} | ||
'''Spring Jump''' is the name of Sonic's Up [[Special Move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. When used, Sonic will pull a [[Springboard|spring]] from the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', and use it to bounce really high in the air. He can use this both on the ground and in mid-air. If he uses it on the ground, it will stay on the ground, allowing other players to bounce on in as well. Sonic cannot do damage when using the spring, however he can still use some of his aerial moves (but no Special Moves) afterwards (one of very few Up Special Moves that can do so). When the Spring falls in Mid-Air and hits an opponent it sends them straight downwards and deals some minor damage. Sonic can also use this move to recover from getting knocked off the edge of a stage. | |||
=====Spin Charge===== | =====Spin Charge===== | ||
[[ | [[File:BrawlSpinCharge.jpg|200px|thumb|right|'''Spin Charge''']] | ||
'''Spin Charge''' is an attack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', which is Sonic's Down [[Special Move]]. If Sonic uses this attack, the player can tap the special move button to charge the attack even further. Charging it up gives it a huge power and speed boost, more so than the [[#Spin Dash|Spin Dash's | {{main|SmashWiki:Spin Charge}} | ||
'''Spin Charge''' is an attack in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', which is Sonic's Down [[Special Move]]. If Sonic uses this attack, the player can tap the special move button to charge the attack even further. Charging it up gives it a huge power and speed boost, more so than the [[#Spin Dash|Spin Dash]]'s charge. The attack is very similar to [[Jigglypuff]]'s [[Rollout]] attack. | |||
=====Super Sonic===== | =====Super Sonic===== | ||
[[ | [[File:Super Sonic.jpg|200px|thumb|left|'''Super Sonic''']] | ||
'''Super Sonic''' is Sonic's super form, found in almost every mainstream ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' game. Super Sonic also appears in the game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', acting as his [[Final Smash]] move. When the [[Smash Ball]] is broken open, Sonic gets circled by the seven [[Chaos Emerald | {{main|SmashWiki:Super Sonic}} | ||
'''Super Sonic''' is Sonic's super form, found in almost every mainstream ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' game. Super Sonic also appears in the game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', acting as his [[Final Smash]] move. When the [[Smash Ball]] is broken open, Sonic gets circled by the seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s, and then transforms into Super Sonic. He is able to fly around the stage at free will in this form, injuring any character he touches, comparable to [[Volt Tackle]]. | |||
However, his control is terrible, and he has huge inertia, but his speed is incredible; faster than Sonic himself. This, however, can be his biggest downfall, as if he unwisely boosts his speed at the wrong time, he will end up running straight past his opponents, as they can dodge him easily if he's going too fast. As such, the player has to gain good control over Super Sonic's speed in order to use this move properly. However, if used properly, it can be one of the most devastating, KO-inducing Final Smashes in the game. Fortunately, Sonic can't self-destruct himself while using this Final Smash, but he does risk self-destruction if the Final Smash ends at a bad spot. | |||
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====Trophy Information==== | ====Trophy Information==== | ||
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! rowspan=2 | Sonic the Hedgehog | ! rowspan=2 | Sonic the Hedgehog | ||
| rowspan=2 | [[ | | rowspan=2 | [[File:BrawlTrophy081.png|100px]] | ||
| align=center | ''SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (1991)'' || rowspan=2 | ''The world's fastest hedgehog, who can run at supersonic speeds. Generally speaking, he loves being able to do what he wants and loathes being constrained. Holding still is something he would never consider. He's got a bit of an attitude but can't pass by someone in trouble. When he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he transforms into the mighty, gold Super Sonic.'' | | align=center | ''SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (1991)'' || rowspan=2 | ''The world's fastest hedgehog, who can run at supersonic speeds. Generally speaking, he loves being able to do what he wants and loathes being constrained. Holding still is something he would never consider. He's got a bit of an attitude but can't pass by someone in trouble. When he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he transforms into the mighty, gold Super Sonic.'' | ||
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! rowspan=2 | Super Sonic | ! rowspan=2 | Super Sonic | ||
| rowspan=2 | [[ | | rowspan=2 | [[File:BrawlTrophy082.png|100px]] | ||
| align=center | ''SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2'' || rowspan=2 | ''Sonic's Final Smash. The Chaos Emeralds give energy to all living things, and Sonic's gathered all seven of them, then used their power to transform into Super Sonic. His abilities in this form far surpass his normal ones, and he's even able to fly. He uses a lot of energy in this form, so he can only remain in it for a short time.'' | | align=center | ''SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2'' || rowspan=2 | ''Sonic's Final Smash. The Chaos Emeralds give energy to all living things, and Sonic's gathered all seven of them, then used their power to transform into Super Sonic. His abilities in this form far surpass his normal ones, and he's even able to fly. He uses a lot of energy in this form, so he can only remain in it for a short time.'' | ||
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! width=100px | Image !! | Game !! | Effect | ! width=100px | Image !! | Game !! | Effect | ||
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| [[ | | [[File:STH Sonic.png|100x100px]] | ||
| ''Sonic the Hedgehog JP'' | | ''Sonic the Hedgehog JP'' | ||
| [Arm] - Attack +21<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic | | [Arm] - Attack +21<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic | ||
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| [[ | | [[File:Classic Sonic US Sticker.jpg|100x100px]] | ||
| ''Sonic the Hedgehog US'' | | ''Sonic the Hedgehog US'' | ||
| [Throwing] - Attack +20<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic | | [Throwing] - Attack +20<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic | ||
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| [[ | | [[File:Sonic Sticker.png|100x100px]] | ||
| ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' | | ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' | ||
| [Body, Spin] - Attack +32<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic | | [Body, Spin] - Attack +32<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[ | | [[File:Super Sonic Sticker.jpg|100x100px]] | ||
| ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' | | ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' | ||
| [Electric] - Resistance +27<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic | | [Electric] - Resistance +27<br>'''Usable by:''' Sonic | ||
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| ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' | | ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' | ||
| Playable Character | | Playable Character | ||
| 2007 | | 2007/08 | ||
| [[Wii]] | | [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DS]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | | ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | ||
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| Playable Character | | Playable Character | ||
| 2009 | | 2009 | ||
| [[Wii]] | | [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DS]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic | | ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' | ||
| Playable Character | | Playable Character | ||
| | | 2011/12 | ||
| [[Nintendo | | [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]] | ||
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====Stats==== | ====Stats==== | ||
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{{M&Sstat | {{M&Sstat | ||
|character= | |character= Sonic | ||
|image= MyS_emblem_Sonic. | |image= MyS_emblem_Sonic.png | ||
|speed=100 | |speed=100 | ||
|power=50 | |power=50 | ||
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|stamina=40 | |stamina=40 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''=== | |||
====Profile==== | |||
''Sonic the Hedgehog is a blue hedgehog that moves at Sonic speed who joins Mario as they go head-to-head at the Olympic Winter Games! Armed with his signature attitude and Spin Dash ability on the Wii and DS, and Jump Dash ability on the DS, Sonic brings a new level of competition to the Olympic Winter Games as his team goes for gold in Vancouver!'' | |||
====Wii Stats==== | |||
{| | |||
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{{WinterGames-WiiStat | |||
|character=Sonic | |||
|ability=Spin Dash | |||
|image=Sonic_Emblem_Winter_Games.jpg | |||
|speed=100 | |||
|acceleration=95 | |||
|power=60 | |||
|skill=55 | |||
}} | |||
|} | |||
====DS Stats==== | |||
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{{WinterGames-DSStat | |||
|character=Sonic | |||
|ability=Jump Dash | |||
|image=Sonic_Emblem_Winter_Games.jpg | |||
|speed=100 | |||
|jumping=80 | |||
|power=60 | |||
|technique=40 | |||
|stamina=50 | |||
}} | |||
|} | |||
{{br}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center> | <center><gallery> | ||
< | File:STH Sonic.png|<center>''[[SonicRetro:Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' | ||
File:Classic_Sonic_US_Sticker.jpg|<center>''[[SonicRetro:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' | |||
File:Sonic Sticker.png|<center>''[[SonicRetro:Category:Artwork from Sonic Channel|Sonic Channel]]'' | |||
File:Mario 20th Sonic.png|''Sonic Channel'' | |||
File:MaSatOG - Sonic.jpg|<center>''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' | |||
File:SonicOlympic.jpg|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' | |||
File:SonicOlympcGames icon.PNG|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games'' (icon) | |||
File:BrawlSonic.jpg|<center>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | |||
File:Sonicwinter.png|<center>''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' | |||
File:SonicartMSWG.png|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' | |||
</ | File:MSWGSonic.jpg|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' | ||
</center> | File:SonicMASATOWG.png|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'' | ||
File:Sonic London Olympics.png|<center>''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' | |||
File:Sonic fencing.png|<center>''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'' | |||
</gallery></center> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Sonic's Final Smash trophy is the only Final Smash trophy to have game information other than just | *Sonic's Final Smash trophy is the only Final Smash trophy to have game information other than just ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. | ||
*In Sonic's appearance in ''Sonic and the Black Knight'', before the [[player]] starts a mission Sonic can be seen posing in a picture frame, Sonic's pose in that game is the | *Sonic's Trophy is one of the few trophies that isn't restricted to a Nintendo console. | ||
*In Sonic's appearance in ''[[sonicretro:Sonic and the Black Knight|Sonic and the Black Knight]]'', before the [[player]] starts a mission Sonic can be seen posing in a picture frame, Sonic's pose in that game is the same pose he used in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. | |||
*Sonic, along with [[Jigglypuff]], [[Squirtle]], [[Toon Link]], [[Wolf]], and [[Zero Suit Samus]], are the only characters that are never seen as trophies in The Subspace Emissary. | |||
*After Sonic's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Mario was going to make an appearance in ''[[SonicRetro:Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing|Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'' as a character exclusive to the [[Wii]] version. He was removed because [[Nintendo]] and [[Sega]] agreed that Mario/Sonic crossovers fitted best in the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]]. | |||
==External links== | |||
[http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic Sonic the Hedgehog on Sonic Retro]<br> | |||
[http://sonic.wikia.com/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(character) Sonic the Hedgehog on Sonic News Network] | |||
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Sonic the Hedgehog is the main character of the Sonic the Hedgehog series of video games as the main protagonist. He has been Sega Corporation's mascot since 1991. Since the beginning of the series, Sonic has been the champion of peace, risking his life to stop the plots of a variety of violent foes, particularly Dr. Eggman, in order to establish worldwide peace. Along the way, he has been aided by many characters, including his friends Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, and occasionally Shadow the Hedgehog. Sonic's greatest asset is his ability to run at supersonic speeds. However, he is also prone to making rash decisions and dislikes being near water because he can't swim.
Sonic has appeared in four crossover titles alongside Mario: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, and Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
History
Background
Nintendo was once business rivals with Sonic's company of creation, Sega; this rivalry peaked during the 16-bit era (the era of the Super Nintendo). As such, Nintendo and Sega often attempted to put each other down through their games (thus explaining Sonic's humiliation in Donkey Kong Country 2 [elaborated on below], and possibly explaining the blue hedgehog enemies of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island). Examples of Mario mockeries in the Sonic the Hedgehog series forms of media include the emphasis on "Super" on the back of Sonic the Hedgehog's box (a reference to Super Mario Bros. and other Mario series titles beginning with "Super") and the Marxio Brothers of Sonic the Comic, a British comic book about Sonic and his friends. Their rivalry went throughout the 90's and until 2001 when Sega left as a console manufacturer and became third-party. Sonic's first game for a Nintendo system was an enhanced remake of Sonic Adventure 2 for the Nintendo GameCube, titled, Sonic Adventure 2: Battle.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Sonic's shoes make a cameo appearance in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. In Cranky Kong's video game hero contest, contestants are ranked based on how many hidden DK Coins they could discover during the course of the game. On the pedestal of winners' scene, Sonic's shoes and Earthworm Jim's plasma gun can be found nearby lying next to a trash can, implying that these characters failed to rank in the contest.
Mario & Sonic series
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
- “Mario and Sonic have been respectful rivals since the early days of video games. In fact, for a long time they have been discussing the possibility of one day competing against each other. Now that they have been given the perfect opportunity to meet at the Olympic Games, we may finally learn who is actually faster, Mario or Sonic?”
- —Shigeru Miyamoto
Sonic competes against Mario and others in Olympic events in the game Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. He is a Speed character, similar to Yoshi, meaning he has great speed, but low power. Interestingly, Sonic wears a life jacket during the swimming events, since he can't swim, but he is not against water entirely, which is why he is competing in these events. He still moves quite fast in water too.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Sonic, once again, crosses over with Mario in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. In the Adventure Tours mode for the DS version, he teams up with Mario to stop Bowser and Dr. Eggman from ruining the Winter Olympics.
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Sonic makes yet another cross over appearance with Mario and friends in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Like in the previous two installments of the series, Sonic is a Speed type character.
This game is the first in the series to feature Roger Craig Smith as Sonic's new voice actor.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Main article: SmashWiki:Sonic (SSBB)
Sonic is in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a character who is unlocked by completing the game's story mode. Sonic is the fastest character in the game, running faster than Captain Falcon, the fastest character from the last two Super Smash Bros. games. Several of Sonic's moves are from the original Sonic the Hedgehog game, with the exception of Homing Attack, which debuted later in the series. His Final Smash move is using the Chaos Emeralds to transform into Super Sonic and fly around the stage attacking opponents.
Sonic and Solid Snake are the only third party characters to appear playable in the game. Also, whenever Sonic wins a brawl, his victory theme will play. This is played exactly the same way as the famous stage clear theme that is played in the 2006 Sonic the Hedgehog game.
Role in the Subspace Emissary
Sonic does not appear in the Subspace Emissary until the very end, after The Great Maze. As when every fighter makes it to where Tabuu resides, he prepares his Off Waves, which would have turned every character into a trophy. As soon as he's about to release the attack, a dashing blue blur dashes past the fighters, and rams into both of Tabuu's wings; causing the Off Wave attack not to happen. As the blue blur jumps up on a "peak", he reveals himself to be Sonic. While he taunts, Tabuu's wings break apart, and then six fighters are selected to fight Tabuu in the final battle.
Solid Snake Codec Conversation
- Snake: ...
- Otacon: Snake, what is it?
- Snake: Something about that hedgehog rubs me the wrong way...
- Otacon: ...? Oh, you mean Sonic The Hedgehog? But everyone loves Sonic. He's a big star. Do you have any idea how excited people are that he's here in Brawl?
- Snake: Yeah, yeah, I know, but there's something about him I just don't like.
- Otacon: But...why? You must have some kind of reason.
- Snake: ...Nope, just don't like him.
Special Moves
Homing Attack
- Main article: SmashWiki:Homing Attack
Homing Attack is Sonic's standard special move in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is made to copy the Homing Attack move from several Sonic the Hedgehog games. If Sonic uses this attack on the ground, he will begin charging up in a ball, slowly elevating himself above the ground. When he gets high enough, he then charges at an opposing player by homing into him/her. After hitting or missing another player, Sonic will get out of his ball form and into his normal fighting stance, but he can use the Homing Attack again shortly after. If used in mid-air, Sonic will begin charging, but will launch himself at his opponent quicker than when used on the ground. Although the attack is called the Homing Attack, it can miss sometimes, and it's possible to block the attack. Kirby can use the Homing Attack if he copies Sonic's powers.
Spin Dash
- Main article: SmashWiki:Spin Dash
Template:Redirectshere Spin Dash is an attack used by Sonic in the game, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This move will act as Sonic's Side Special Move, and has three effects. Firstly, Sonic will curl into a supersonic ball, and start rolling around the stage at high speeds. Charging up the move first can speed the attack up, similarly to Jigglypuff's Rollout attack. When Sonic hits a player, he will cause damage on him/her, possibly doing more damage the faster the attack. Sonic can also jump while using this move, meaning he can avoid falling off edges easier. Then, he can exit the attack and do another attack to push his opponent further away from the stage. Then, he can use exactly the same move again to get back onto the stage from afar. The move can also be used in mid-air. A similar attack is the Spin Charge.
Spring Jump
- Main article: SmashWiki:Spring Jump
Spring Jump is the name of Sonic's Up Special Move in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. When used, Sonic will pull a spring from the original Sonic the Hedgehog, and use it to bounce really high in the air. He can use this both on the ground and in mid-air. If he uses it on the ground, it will stay on the ground, allowing other players to bounce on in as well. Sonic cannot do damage when using the spring, however he can still use some of his aerial moves (but no Special Moves) afterwards (one of very few Up Special Moves that can do so). When the Spring falls in Mid-Air and hits an opponent it sends them straight downwards and deals some minor damage. Sonic can also use this move to recover from getting knocked off the edge of a stage.
Spin Charge
- Main article: SmashWiki:Spin Charge
Spin Charge is an attack in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, which is Sonic's Down Special Move. If Sonic uses this attack, the player can tap the special move button to charge the attack even further. Charging it up gives it a huge power and speed boost, more so than the Spin Dash's charge. The attack is very similar to Jigglypuff's Rollout attack.
Super Sonic
- Main article: SmashWiki:Super Sonic
Super Sonic is Sonic's super form, found in almost every mainstream Sonic the Hedgehog game. Super Sonic also appears in the game Super Smash Bros. Brawl, acting as his Final Smash move. When the Smash Ball is broken open, Sonic gets circled by the seven Chaos Emeralds, and then transforms into Super Sonic. He is able to fly around the stage at free will in this form, injuring any character he touches, comparable to Volt Tackle.
However, his control is terrible, and he has huge inertia, but his speed is incredible; faster than Sonic himself. This, however, can be his biggest downfall, as if he unwisely boosts his speed at the wrong time, he will end up running straight past his opponents, as they can dodge him easily if he's going too fast. As such, the player has to gain good control over Super Sonic's speed in order to use this move properly. However, if used properly, it can be one of the most devastating, KO-inducing Final Smashes in the game. Fortunately, Sonic can't self-destruct himself while using this Final Smash, but he does risk self-destruction if the Final Smash ends at a bad spot.
Trophy Information
| Name | Image | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic the Hedgehog | 
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (1991) | The world's fastest hedgehog, who can run at supersonic speeds. Generally speaking, he loves being able to do what he wants and loathes being constrained. Holding still is something he would never consider. He's got a bit of an attitude but can't pass by someone in trouble. When he collects the seven Chaos Emeralds, he transforms into the mighty, gold Super Sonic. |
| Wii Sonic and the Secret Rings | |||
| Super Sonic | 
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 | Sonic's Final Smash. The Chaos Emeralds give energy to all living things, and Sonic's gathered all seven of them, then used their power to transform into Super Sonic. His abilities in this form far surpass his normal ones, and he's even able to fly. He uses a lot of energy in this form, so he can only remain in it for a short time. |
| Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl |
Sticker Information
| Image | Game | Effect |
|---|---|---|
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Sonic the Hedgehog JP | [Arm] - Attack +21 Usable by: Sonic |
| File:Classic Sonic US Sticker.jpg | Sonic the Hedgehog US | [Throwing] - Attack +20 Usable by: Sonic |
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Sonic the Hedgehog | [Body, Spin] - Attack +32 Usable by: Sonic |
| File:Super Sonic Sticker.jpg | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | [Electric] - Resistance +27 Usable by: Sonic |
Mario Series Appearances
| Title | Description | Release Date | System/Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | Cameo | 1995 | Super Nintendo, Game Boy Advance, and Virtual Console |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games | Playable Character | 2007/08 | Wii, Nintendo DS |
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Playable Character | 2008 | Wii |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games | Playable Character | 2009 | Wii, Nintendo DS |
| Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games | Playable Character | 2011/12 | Wii, Nintendo 3DS |
Official Profile and Statistics
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Profile
The fastest hedgehog in the world, this little blue speed demon often gets going so fast, he appears to be just a whirling blur. He'll usually be found in front of any of the speed-based events in these Olympic Games, and will be very difficult to catch in any of the short-distance sprints.
Stats
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
Profile
Sonic the Hedgehog is a blue hedgehog that moves at Sonic speed who joins Mario as they go head-to-head at the Olympic Winter Games! Armed with his signature attitude and Spin Dash ability on the Wii and DS, and Jump Dash ability on the DS, Sonic brings a new level of competition to the Olympic Winter Games as his team goes for gold in Vancouver!
Wii Stats
DS Stats
Gallery
- Classic Sonic US Sticker.jpg
Sonic Channel
- SonicOlympic.jpg
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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (icon) 
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games - MSWGSonic.jpg
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- Sonic fencing.png
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Trivia
- Sonic's Final Smash trophy is the only Final Smash trophy to have game information other than just Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
- Sonic's Trophy is one of the few trophies that isn't restricted to a Nintendo console.
- In Sonic's appearance in Sonic and the Black Knight, before the player starts a mission Sonic can be seen posing in a picture frame, Sonic's pose in that game is the same pose he used in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
- Sonic, along with Jigglypuff, Squirtle, Toon Link, Wolf, and Zero Suit Samus, are the only characters that are never seen as trophies in The Subspace Emissary.
- After Sonic's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario was going to make an appearance in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing as a character exclusive to the Wii version. He was removed because Nintendo and Sega agreed that Mario/Sonic crossovers fitted best in the Mario & Sonic series.
External links
Sonic the Hedgehog on Sonic Retro
Sonic the Hedgehog on Sonic News Network
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