Sonic Advance/Characters

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic is the world's fastest supersonic hedgehog and the lead character of the game. Unlike Knuckles and Tails, Sonic is mostly ground-bound. For this reason, he's considered the most average and well-rounded character of the game. Ideal as a starter character, but you may want to try out Tails or Knuckles if you're looking for less of a challenge.

Image	Name	Controls	Action
	Spin Attack	while in motion	Curl up into a ball and roll across the ground.
	Spin Dash	+ , then release	Rev up, then release to roll off in a high speed roll.
	Double Spin Attack	+	Sonic's jump attack. He creates a shield around him by spinning rapidly. For the split-second the shield lasts, the radius of Sonic's spin is increased and he is granted invincibility. From Sonic 3.
	Somersault	+	Sonic performs a somersault mid-roll.
	Slide Attack	+ +	Sonic's special attack. After his somersault, Sonic slides along the ground. Good for breaking through walls or attacking enemies beside you. From Sonic Adventure 2.
	Backwards Jump	+ +	Sonic angles his jump backward. This is useful if you want to avoid awkward falls or being hit by hazardous items (such as spikes). From Sonic Adventure 2.
	Jump Dash	+ or + mid-jump	Sonic dashes in mid-air. The distance is affected by how fast you are moving when the move is executed. From Sonic Adventure.

Miles "Tails" Prower

Sonic's best friend, Tails is a young fox who enjoys building machines in his free time. His special mutation of two tails allows him to use them as propellers, granting him the ability to fly. With Tails' flight, maneuvering around the zones of Sonic Advance shouldn't be much trouble. If you're looking for more of a challenge, try out Sonic or Amy.

Image	Name	Controls	Action
	Spin Attack	while in motion	Curl up into a ball and roll across the ground.
	Spin Dash	+ , then release	Rev up, then release to roll off in a high speed roll.
	Propeller Flight	+ , tap to ascend	Tails' jump attack. Tails soars through the air using his namesake twin tails as propellers. Tails can fly for approximately 10 seconds before gently falling to the ground. He can also attack enemies if he hits them with his tails.
	Dog Paddle	Tap after jumping underwater	Tails swims dog paddle-style underwater. Works similar to flying, but you can't attack enemies.
	Tail Attack		Tails' special attack. Tails spins his tails around to attack nearby enemies. From Sonic Adventure.

Knuckles the Echidna

Knuckles is an ally of Sonic and Tails, and has been since he realized he was tricked by Eggman in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Guardian of Angel Island's Master Emerald, Knuckles is a natural hothead and will do anything to protect it. His spiked knuckles allow him to deal extra damage to foes and climb on walls, and his echidna locks give him the ability to glide through the air. He along with Tails is one of the easier playable characters in the game.

Image	Name	Controls	Action
	Spin Attack	while in motion	Curl up into a ball and roll across the ground.
	Spin Dash	+ , then release	Rev up, then release to roll off in a high speed roll.
	Glide	Hold after jumping	Knuckles' jump attack. Knuckles glides through the air at a steady pace. Can be used to get across large chasms. Also acts as an attack if Knuckles' spiked knuckles make contact with enemies.
	Wall Climb	Hit a wall after a glide. Scale the wall with and	Climb up walls by hitting one after a glide. Use it to save you from hazardous falls.
	Punch Combo	+	Knuckles throws a punch and follows up with another.
	Uppercut	after Punch Combo	Knuckles' special attack. After his one-two punch, Knuckles finishes off with a powerful uppercut.
	Long Distance Swim	Hold after jumping underwater	Works as an underwater alternative to Knuckles' glide.

Amy Rose

Amy is a young hedgehog who has an infatuation with Sonic. Ever since he rescued her from Eggman in Sonic CD, she's taken to following him on his adventures and unsuccessfully proposing marriage. Unlike the other three playable characters, Amy doesn't have the ability to roll into a ball. The spin attack and spin dash are off-limits for her; she instead uses her hammer to attack. Amy is considered the most challenging character to play as in Sonic Advance, so choose to play as her if you want a difficult playthrough.

Image	Name	Controls	Action
	Hammer Attack	or + for a combo	Amy slams her hammer into the ground.
	Hammer Flip	during a jump; can also act as a catapult when done during a crouch	Amy pulls out her hammer in mid-air, hurting foes who get in her way.
	Leap	while crouching	Amy lets out a forward sprint.
	Sliding Attack	during Leap	Mid-leap, Amy skids across the ground face-first.
	Hammer Spin	+ after jumping	Amy whirls her hammer around in a tornado-like motion.