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Sonic Advance 3

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Master Tag Actions in Sonic Advance 3 with partner-specific moves like Sonic's Boost Mode, Tails' flight, Knuckles' throw, Cream's Chao Attack, and Amy's jumps.

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Master Tag Actions in Sonic Advance 3 with partner-specific moves like Sonic's Boost Mode, Tails' flight, Knuckles' throw, Cream's Chao Attack, and Amy's jumps.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Release the R button to activate the Tag Action. The effect may vary depending on whether you are on the ground or in the air.
  2. 2
    Sonic as partner: Activates Instant Boost Mode, usable on the ground or in the air.
  3. 3
    Tails as partner:
    • On the ground: High Jump - Tails throws you high into the air; cannot be used as an attack.
  4. 4
    In the air: Flying - Gain height by tapping the A button. Use directional inputs to control Tails' direction. You cannot stop flying until Tails lands. You can attack enemies with Tails' tails while in the air. Tails can stay airborne for 5 seconds.
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    Knuckles as partner:
    • On the ground: Throw Knuckles - Throw Knuckles at enemies or to break barriers that require the Power formation.
  6. 6
    In the air: Gliding - Glide sideways while losing minimal height. Press left or right to change gliding direction. You can attack enemies with your fists. Releasing the A button causes Knuckles to fall. Touching a wall while gliding makes Knuckles cling to it, but you will not.
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    Cream as partner: Borrow Cheese - Cheese transforms and follows you for 5 seconds. During this time, use Chao Attack by pressing the B button on the ground or while jumping. Cheese attacks enemies or retrieves item boxes. This is effective against bosses but requires a cooldown period. Using this Tag Action while jumping also provides a slight jump boost.
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    Amy as partner:
    • On the ground: High Jump - Amy throws you high into the air; cannot be used as an attack.
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    In the air: Spin High Jump - Amy throws you very high into the air; can be used as an attack.

General Partner Trends:

  • Sonic: Grants Boost Mode and generally makes partner's attacks more speed-like.
  • Tails: Adds height to some partner abilities and may remove some moves.
  • Knuckles: Grants the partner more or more powerful moves.
  • Cream: Grants Homing capabilities to all partners except Amy.
  • Amy: Grants the Hammer and removes the normal jump/Spin Attack.

Sonic's Basic Moves:

  • Boost Mode: Sonic can always use Boost Mode.
  • Press down while running: Spin Along Ground - Spin while moving to attack enemies.
  • A button: Spin Jump - Jump or attack enemies.
  • Press and hold down + A button then release: Spin Dash - Used for attacking enemies or increasing speed on slopes. Releasing A after a single press of the A button results in the most powerful Spin Dash. Holding down for a while before releasing A results in a less powerful Spin Dash.
  • B button: Skid Attack - Flip and slide along the ground to attack nearby enemies.

Sonic/Tails (Formation: Speed):

  • Sonic has the same moves as in Sonic Advance 2, including Boost Mode and Mid Air Trick Moves, but cannot perform Double Spin/Homing Attack, Bound, or Jump Dash.
  • Non-Attack Effects: Mid Air Trick Moves.

Sonic/Knuckles (Formation: Speed):

  • Combines speed and power. You can still throw Knuckles at tough barriers.
  • A Button then B: Wind Attack - Increases attack range and speed, allowing attacks higher than normal.
  • A Button then Down + B Button: Bound - Perform a fast spin in the air, heading straight down and bouncing back up.
  • A Button then Up + B Button: Upper Spin - Blast upward in a fast attack, useful against certain bosses.
  • B Button: Fire Sliding - Flip and slide along the ground; more powerful and lasts longer than Sonic's normal skid attack.

Sonic/Cream (Formation: Speed):

  • Sonic can borrow Cheese for Chao Attack and gains a bubble underwater. The Jump Dash is also available.
  • Non-Attack Effects: Breathe Underwater - Sonic gets a bubble underwater and cannot drown.
  • A button then A again while in air: Jump Dash/Homing Attack - Rocket forward at high speed; homes in on enemies if used nearby.

Sonic/Amy (Formation: Speed):

  • This section is incomplete in the source text.
Tips
  • Experiment with different partners to find the Tag Action that best suits the situation.
  • Tails' air Tag Action is useful for gaining height and attacking enemies from above.
  • Knuckles' ground Tag Action is essential for breaking certain barriers.
  • Cream's Chao Attack is a powerful offensive move, especially against bosses.
  • Amy's Spin High Jump can be used offensively in the air.
  • Sonic's Boost Mode, when activated, significantly increases his speed.
  • The Spin Dash's power can be adjusted by how long you hold the buttons.
  • The Fire Sliding attack with Knuckles as a partner is more potent than Sonic's standard Skid Attack.
  • The Jump Dash/Homing Attack with Cream as a partner is excellent for covering distance and attacking multiple enemies.

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