Hunter (Badnik)

The Hunter is an enemy that appears in Sonic 3D Blast. It is a mass-produced, hermit crab-based badnik created by Dr. Robotnik.

Appearance
The Hunters are based on hermit crabs, but with purple cone-shaped shells and eyes on top of their shells.

Overview
Hunters are encountered exclusively in Green Grove Zone. In gameplay, they do not move from their position, though, they will swivel round in Sonic's direction when the he is nearby. Their defense comes in the form of a levitating spike ball which orbits around them.

This Badnik can be easily destroyed with a Spin Dash or Spin Jump. Upon its destruction, it releases its power source, a Flicky, which can be picked up by Sonic.