Part 6

Learn all of Sonic the Hedgehog's basic moves, upgrades like Light Dash and Bound Jump, and custom actions such as Tornado and Slow, essential for completing the game.

This section details Sonic's various moves, upgrades, and custom abilities available throughout the game. Some moves function differently when Sonic is carrying the Princess, during Super Speed Areas, or while boarding.

Basic Moves:

1. Homing Attack: Use the Jump button during a jump to automatically target and strike nearby enemies. If no enemies are in range, Sonic performs a "Jump Dash." This move is also used to catch rails.
2. Spin Dash: Hold the Attack button at a standstill, then release to dash off quickly. The attack ends automatically after a while, or by pressing the Attack or Jump button.
3. Attack: Tap the Attack button to perform a powerful spinning kick at enemies straight ahead.

Upgrades:

1. Light Dash: Purchase the "Light Chip" for 100 Rings. Available from the beginning of the game after completing the "Winder of a Shoemaker" Mission. Tap the Attack button near a path of Rings to soar through them. This upgrade is required to enter Act 1: Wave Ocean.
2. Bound Jump: Purchase the "Bounce Bracelet" for 2000 Rings. Available before Act 6: Radical Train. While jumping over an enemy or breakable ground, tap the Attack button to attack vertically downward, bouncing higher. This can be repeated to bounce even higher. Be cautious, as this can interfere with collecting suspended Rings.
3. Sliding Attack: Purchase the "Antigravity" for 500 Rings. Available to continue the story and enter Act 2: Dusty Desert. Hold the Attack button while running, then release to slide through multiple enemies. The attack stops by pressing the Attack button again or eventually on its own.

Custom Moves (Activated with Special Action Button):

These abilities are unlocked by purchasing Gems and can be cycled through using the D-pad. They cannot be used during Princess Stages, Super Speed Areas, or Boarding.

1. Green Gem (Tornado): Purchase for 5000 Rings before the Kingdom Valley level. Creates wind to attack surrounding enemies.
2. Red Gem (Slow): Purchase for 5000 Rings before the Kingdom Valley level. Slows the flow of time in the immediate area by holding the Special Action button. This also affects the game clock and camera movement.
3. Blue Gem (Mach Speed): Purchase for 7000 Rings before the Kingdom Valley level. Enables a Supersonic Boost Dash that can be steered.
4. White Gem (Homing Smash): Purchase for 8000 Rings before the Aquatic Base level. Allows Sonic to stop in mid-air and perform a Homing Attack.
5. Sky Gem (Gun Drive): This custom action allows you to throw a Gem and teleport to that location by holding the Special Action button, entering a first-person aiming view.