Master Sonic & Knuckles controls with this guide. Learn how to move, jump, Spin Dash, Insta-Shield, Fly, Glide, and Wall Climb.
Common Controls:
- Move left/right: Press Left/Right to move. Hold down Left/Right to speed up.
- Look down/Crouch: Press Down while standing still.
- Look up: Press Up while standing still.
- Rolling Spin Attack: Press Down while moving.
- Jump/Spin Attack: Press A, B or C.
- Spin Dash: While crouching, press A, B or C to rev up. Let go of Down to take off like a rocket.
- Pause/Resume: Press Start.
Sonic's Controls:
- Insta-Shield: Press A, B or C quickly, once to jump and again to generate enough energy to protect Sonic with a shield for a split second.
Tails' Controls:
- Fly/Swim: Press A, B or C quickly, once to jump and again to start flying/swimming for a short time.
Knuckles' Controls:
- Glide: Press A, B or C quickly, once to jump and again to start gliding. Use the +Control Pad for direction.
- Wall Climb: Press A, B or C quickly at a wall, once to jump and again to grab onto it. Press Up/Down to climb or A, B or C to jump off.
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