Super Smash Bros Brawl Sonic

Guide Note:

Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the unlockable characters in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Wii. Sonic is the main character in the famous Sonic the Hedgehog series, made popular on the Sega Genesis system in the 1990s. After speculation about whether he was going to be in the game, Nintendo announced that Sonic would be in Brawl. His fast moves and mix of strong attacks make him an above-average character. This page contains guides, forums and information on how to unlock and play as Sonic in Super Smash Bros Brawl.

How to Unlock/Obtain:

1. Complete Classic Mode with 10 characters, then defeat Sonic
2. Play 300 matches in versus mode, then defeat Sonic
3. Have Sonic join you in Subspace Emissary

Moves/Info:

1. Homing Attack: B
2. Spin Dash: ← + B (or) → + B
3. Spring Jump: ↑ + B
4. Spin Charge: ↓ + B
5. Final Smash: Super Sonic

Pros

1. Fastest character in the game, makes him difficult to contain
2. Strong at attacking from the air
3. Can charge spin attack from a distance and unload on enemies
4. Neutral-A attacks pack a punch
5. Spin Dash and Homing Attack can be used as horizontal recoveries.

Cons

1. Weaker at close range, can get overwhelmed with attacks
2. Speed is very hard to control
3. Almost no far-range ability
4. Recovery moves can be easily countered by opponents

Background:

The third installment of the Super Smash Bros. series, Super Smash Bros. Brawl is a fighting game developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo Wii. The fighters are well-known video game characters from established video game franchises. Throughout the game, one to four players fight on various stages, each attempting to knock their opponents off the screen using a variety of attacks.

Fast Facts:

1. Developer: Sora Ltd. | Game Arts
2. Publisher: Nintendo
3. Modes: 1-4 players online multiplayer via Nintendo WiFi
4. Also includes non-Nintendo characters
5. ESRB Rating: Teen (T)
6. Release Date: Mar. 9, 2008