Sonic Boom (move)


 * This is for the move in Sonic Rivals and Sonic Rivals 2. For the main theme of Sonic CD, see Sonic Boom (song). For the convention held in Los Angeles, see Sonic Boom (event). For the SatAM episode, see Sonic Boom.

Sonic Boom is Sonic the Hedgehog's signature move in Sonic Rivals and Sonic Rivals 2. It is a move that gives Sonic a temporary boost of speed, similar to the Sonic Boost.

Usage
In order for Sonic to use the Sonic Boom, he must have his Star Item/Signature Meter completely filled, which can be done by collecting rings or defeating enemies.

When executing the Sonic Boom, Sonic draws up wind around him and uses it to launch himself forward with a burst of speed so great that it breaks the sound barrier. The Sonic Boost will then remain active for as long as there are energy in the Star Item/Signature Meter, which begins to deplete once the Sonic Boom is active. While active, the Sonic Boom gives Sonic increased speed and invulnerability, allowing him to damage enemies and opponents simply by running into them, much like the Sonic Boost. In gameplay, the player has to press the triangle button to activate this move.

While sharing a number of similaries with the Sonic Boost, the Sonic Boom cannot draw in rings that are closeby when it is active. Secondly, once the Sonic Boom is activated, it will remain activated and unable to deactivate until the Star Item/Signature Meter is drained, leaving Sonic unable to conserve energy. This makes the Sonic Boom a more wild and uncontrolable version of the Sonic Boost.