Silver Sonic (Classic Sonic's world)

Silver Sonic is a character that appears in Sonic Mania. It is alternate version of Silver Sonic from another dimension set in the recent past. Unlike its counterpart however, this Silver Sonic got downgraded to a mass-produced Badnik model after its first defeat.

Appearance
Silver Sonic is an robotic doppelganger of Sonic that possesses an rather low-tech looking appearance. Rather than matching Sonic's size, it is about the same size as Tails. It has metallic grey armor with a yellow color scheme on its center body and mouth plate. Attached with a light blue visor with a red lens and light blue metal sneakers with rocket motors, Silver Sonic's primary weapons included extendable claw arms on both sides of its body.

Overview
Silver Sonic's early history was most likely largely the same as its mainstream counterpart's up until at least some time after the West Side Island incident.

In gameplay, Silver Sonic appears as a supplementary boss-Badnik that aids Metal Sonic during the main boss fight in Stardust Speedway Zone Act 2. During the first phase of the boss fight, Metal Sonic will jack himself into a large machine resembling Eggman which will dispense a Silver Sonic. Unlike its mainstream counterpart, the Silver Sonic here can be beaten in one hit and will release a captured Animal upon defeat. If Silver Sonic is defeated however, Metal Sonic will simply dispense another to take its place.

During battle, the Silver Sonic will attack in three different ways: it will either try attacking the playable character with a Spin Dash, perform a melee attack with its claws by swiping it at the playable characters, or dash forward using its jet boots until it hits the screen's edge. When revving up or performing the Spin Dash though, the player can bounce into Silver Sonic with a Spin Attack or Spin Dash, causing it to ricochet off the walls and damage Metal Sonic if they come into contact. This is the only way one can damage Metal Sonic during this phase.

Powers and abilities
Silver Sonic can roll and spin just like the real Sonic with inclusion of being able to perform the Spin Dash. These attacks are strong enough to cancel out the same techniques utilized by Sonic. The rockets on its body also allow it to fly and dash at high speed. Silver Sonic can also attack with retractable claws.