The Burboom[1] is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, pappus-based Badnik created by Dr. Eggman.
Appearance[]
Being based on the pappi found on flowers such as dandelions, the Burbooms have light brown heads with a round mouth, cartoonish black eyes, and a gray disk with light blue insides. On top of their heads, they have a segmented gray pole with a round cluster of green spikes on the middle and a purple light bulb on the top.
Overview[]
In Knuckles' Chaotix, the Burbooms appear as enemies in Botanic Base. In gameplay, they circle their way gently through the air in figure-8 patterns. However, the player will take damage from the Burboom if they attempt to attack them with a Spin Jump. A Burboom can also catch one of the playable characters underneath it, holding them in place before self-destructing with a glittery pop, hurting whoever it had caught.
Unlike many other Badniks in Knuckles' Chaotix, Burbooms do not drop any Dark Rings upon their destruction.
Powers and abilities[]
The Burbooms are capable of levitation and can detonate themselves, although at the cost of causing their own destruction as well.
Trivia[]
- The Burboom's attack pattern is vaguely similar to that of the Grabbers attack pattern from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, as both Badniks attempt to catch the player before self-destructing in an attempt to damage them.
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References[]
- ↑ Flynn, Ian; Sega (8 December 2021). Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia. Dark Horse Books. p. 71. ISBN 978-1506719276. "Burboom - Appears to be harmless, but snags the unsuspecting and then self-destructs."