In the Sonic Riders series, the rider can use various attacks. This system enables him/her to attack opponents using a character's special move by boosting or finding an attack Item Box. During the attack mode the rider uses an attacking tool or runs on his/her feet. In both cases, when he/she reaches other characters, they get hit, causing them to lose rings and suffer from other effects.
Sonic Riders
In Sonic Riders, a character can attack others for a few seconds when he/she uses Air Boost. While the character is in attack mode, the player simply has to approach the side of an opponent to initiate an attack on the opponent in question. The effect of the attack depends on the level of character, which can be raised by collecting Rings; collecting a total of thirty Rings will raise the character's level to Level 2 and collecting a total of sixty Rings will raise the character's level to Level 3. Attacks cause the opponent to become slow and lose Air and Rings. Higher level attacks will paralyze the opponent for a short time.
Character | Level 1 Attack | Level 2 Attack | Level 3 Attack |
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Tails | ![]() |
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Knuckles | ![]() |
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Amy Rose | ![]() |
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Jet | ![]() |
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Wave | ![]() |
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Storm | ![]() |
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Dr. Eggman | ![]() |
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Cream | ![]() |
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Rouge | ![]() |
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Shadow | ![]() |
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Ulala | ![]() |
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Nights | ![]() |
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AiAi | ![]() |
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Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
In Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Item Boxes with Attack grant the racers the ability to attack opponents for a short time. During this "attack mode", characters can use Springs, smash through barricaded routes (though the character cannot earn Gravity Points by doing this) and access other special shortcuts. Each character has only one special attack which is different from other characters and can have varying effects. While in effect, the character's icon on the mini-map will flash red pulses. Should an opponent be in Attack Mode and is behind the player's position, the player will hear a siren emitting as a warning.
The Mag's Gear Part "Attack Time UP" extends the duration of Attack, while the Big Bang automatically grants its rider an Attack power-up once enough Gravity Points (GP) has been accumulated.
Character | Attack | Quote |
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Sonic | ![]() Hits the opponent with a Spin Dash |
"Here we go!" |
Tails | ![]() Hits the opponent by swinging an electric plug around him |
"Yeah!" |
Knuckles | ![]() Hits the opponent with a punch |
"Hehe..." |
Amy Rose | ![]() Hits the opponent with the Piko Piko Hammer |
"Ha!" |
Jet | ![]() Hits the opponent with the Bashōsen |
"I'll show you!" |
Storm | ![]() Hits the opponent with a slap |
"See ya!" |
Wave | ![]() Hits the opponent with a wrench |
"Sorry, losers!" |
Dr. Eggman | ![]() Shocks the with a party popper |
"Out of my way!" |
Cream | ![]() Calls on Cheese to hit any opponent that gets too close |
"Cheese!" |
Rouge | ![]() Hits the opponent with a Bat Cracker |
"Here I come!" |
Shadow | ![]() Hits the opponent with an orb of chaos energy |
"Hmph..." |
Silver | ![]() Hits the opponent with Psychokinesis |
"Let's go!" |
Blaze | ![]() Hits the opponent with flames |
"Power of flames!" |
NiGHTS | ![]() Hints the opponent with a Drill Dash |
N/A |
Amigo | ![]() Hits the opponent with maracas |
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Billy Hatcher | ![]() Rolls over the opponent with a giant egg |
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SCR-HD | ![]() Rams into the opponent while making an electric field |
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SCR-GP | ![]() Rams into the opponent while making an electric field |
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Sonic Free Riders
In Sonic Free Riders, characters can attack opponents by picking up several special weapons. These weapons are found on the track. Using a throwing, shaking, or swinging motion causes the character to launch the special attack that corresponds to the special weapon that has been picked up. Like in the previous two installments, each character has his own, special attack, which, however, can only be activated by picking up the Special item. There are different attacks available:
Attack | Effect of attack | Image |
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Octo-Ink | Distorts an opponent's vision when struck. | ![]() |
Soda Rocket | Provides a burst of speed. | ![]() |
Bowling Strike | Strikes anyone in its way. | ![]() |
Target Torpedo | Locks onto and strikes an opponent. | ![]() |
Tee Shot | Stuns racer in 1st place temporarily. | ![]() |
Free Throw | Stuns racer in 1st Place temporarily. Takes the place of Tee Shot when using a Bike. | |
Special Item | Character uses his or her special attack when using the Kick Dash. | ![]() |
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