Tag: rte-source |
m (Gallery) |
||
(40 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
+ | :''For other uses, see [[Burrobot (disambiguation)]].'' |
||
⚫ | |||
+ | {{Tab |
||
+ | |title1 = Main page |
||
⚫ | |||
+ | }} |
||
{{Infobox character |
{{Infobox character |
||
|title = Burrobot |
|title = Burrobot |
||
− | |image = |
+ | |image = Burrobot-Sonic-Lost-World.png |
|caption = A Burrobot in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. |
|caption = A Burrobot in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. |
||
|first = [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
|first = [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
||
+ | |games = |
||
− | + | *[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
|
*[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (8-bit)]] |
*[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (8-bit)]] |
||
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' |
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' |
||
⚫ | |||
*''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' {{C|[[Wii U]] version}} |
*''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' {{C|[[Wii U]] version}} |
||
− | + | *''[[Sonic Mania]]'' {{Cameo}} |
|
+ | |media = |
||
+ | *''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' |
||
*[[Archie Comics]] |
*[[Archie Comics]] |
||
+ | *[[Sonic X (comic)|''Sonic X'' (comics)]] |
||
|species = Robot |
|species = Robot |
||
− | |color scheme = |
+ | |color scheme = |
− | * |
+ | *Blue, yellow, gray {{C|artwork and models}} |
+ | *Dark blue, red, gray {{C|in-game sprites}} |
||
|eye color = Black |
|eye color = Black |
||
|creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
|creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
||
− | |affiliation = |
+ | |affiliation = |
+ | *[[Eggman Empire]] |
||
+ | **[[Badnik]] |
||
+ | *[[Deadly Six]] {{C|formerly}} |
||
|alignment = Evil |
|alignment = Evil |
||
− | |skills = |
+ | |skills = |
+ | *Drill protrusion |
||
− | *Ambushing |
||
+ | *Burrowing |
||
}} |
}} |
||
⚫ | |||
− | The {{Nihongo|'''Burrobot'''|モグリン|Mogurin}} is |
+ | The {{Nihongo|'''Burrobot'''<ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) United States instruction booklet, p. 13.</ref>|モグリン<ref name="StH">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, p. 40.</ref>|Mogurin}} is a recurring enemy in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. They are mole-based [[Badnik]] models created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] which first appeared in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (game)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]. Using their drill-like nose, they launch surprise attacks from underground. |
==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
||
− | + | Burrobots are seemingly loosely based on [[Wikipedia:European Mole|European Mole]]. They have a blue body consisting of a round torso and a large head with round black eyes, gray disks for ear pieces and a large gray cone-shaped drill bit for a nose. On their head they wear a yellow hard hat. Their chest is gray, their shoulders are yellow and round, and their two arms are gray with three sharp fingers on each hand. As legs, they have tracked wheels on each side, which runs between two wheels; one is small and one is bigger. |
|
− | + | Burrobots in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' are more detailed. The ear pieces have red bottom placed screws and their tracked feet have a elastic bands between their wheels. In ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', they wear yellow goggles while digging. |
|
⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
==Game appearances== |
==Game appearances== |
||
===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)=== |
===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)=== |
||
[[File:Burrobot-spr.png|left]] |
[[File:Burrobot-spr.png|left]] |
||
− | + | Burrobots first appeared in the 16-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', where they are featured in [[Labyrinth Zone]] and [[Scrap Brain Zone]] Act 3. In this game, Burrobots appear either alone or in groups. Their noses can be seen poking out of the ground so it is easy to spot where they will pop out of to attack the play. As they jump out of the ground, the player can use a well-timed [[Spin Jump]] to defeat them. |
|
− | In 8-bit version of |
+ | In the 8-bit version of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|the game with same name]], Burrobots appear only in [[Labyrinth Zone#Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Labyrinth Zone]]. Otherwise, they have the same attack pattern as their 16-bit counterpart. However, Burrobots, along with the other Badniks, do not have [[Animals]] inside of them. |
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4''=== |
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4''=== |
||
− | [[File:Splash Hill Zone - Screenshot - (09).jpg|thumb| |
+ | [[File:Splash Hill Zone - Screenshot - (09).jpg|thumb|Burrobots in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''.]] |
− | + | In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'', Burrowbots are found in [[Lost Labyrinth Zone]]. Despite having an upgraded design, they have the same attack pattern from their first appearance. |
|
===''Sonic Lost World''=== |
===''Sonic Lost World''=== |
||
− | + | In the [[Wii U]]/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', Burrowbots have their original design. During the game, it turns out that the Badniks, including the Burrobots, got hijacked by the [[Deadly Six]]. |
|
− | + | In this game, Burrobots appear in the wide-spaced sections of [[Frozen Factory]] Zone 1, waiting for [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] to approach. When they pop out of the ground to attack the player, they often end up getting stuck in the ground with their drill nose. The Burrobots also appear in the underground section of [[Silent Forest]] Zone 4 where they will chase the player while they are using the [[Yellow Drill]]. However again, this Badnik can get stuck on floating stone circles should it collide with it. The player can defeat it by ramming into its non-drill spots with the Yellow Drill. |
|
+ | |||
+ | ===''Sonic Mania''=== |
||
+ | In ''[[Sonic Mania]]'', several Burrobots make a cameo appearance in a trash heap in [[Flying Battery Zone (Sonic Mania)|Flying Battery Zone]]. |
||
+ | |||
⚫ | |||
⚫ | |||
==Variants== |
==Variants== |
||
− | *'''[[ |
+ | *'''[[Burrowbot]]''' |
*'''[[Grounder]]''' |
*'''[[Grounder]]''' |
||
*'''[[Madmole]]''' |
*'''[[Madmole]]''' |
||
Line 61: | Line 80: | ||
Burrobots also frequently appeared in early issues of [[Fleetway]]'s ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', as members of [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Sonic the Comic)|Doctor Robotnik's]] Badnik army. Because of different artists, Burrobots have different looks in the stories. However as Robotnik has designed new digging Badnik models, Burrobots mostly have been replaced. At one time [[Shorty the Squirrel]]'s friend [[Hopper]] actually turned into a Burrobot until he was freed soon after when Shorty turned against Robotnik. Also at one time [[Miles "Tails" Prower (Sonic the Comic)|Tails]] disguised himself as a Burrobot. |
Burrobots also frequently appeared in early issues of [[Fleetway]]'s ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', as members of [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Sonic the Comic)|Doctor Robotnik's]] Badnik army. Because of different artists, Burrobots have different looks in the stories. However as Robotnik has designed new digging Badnik models, Burrobots mostly have been replaced. At one time [[Shorty the Squirrel]]'s friend [[Hopper]] actually turned into a Burrobot until he was freed soon after when Shorty turned against Robotnik. Also at one time [[Miles "Tails" Prower (Sonic the Comic)|Tails]] disguised himself as a Burrobot. |
||
− | === |
+ | ===Archie Comics=== |
− | {{Main|Burrobot (Archie)}} |
+ | {{Main|Burrobot (Archie)|Burrobot (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)}} |
− | [[File:SU 53 Burrobot Reference.jpg|thumb| |
+ | [[File:SU 53 Burrobot Reference.jpg|thumb|120px|left|A Burrobot appearing in the background of this panel.]] |
− | Burrobot made many appearances in the early issues of the comic book series. |
+ | In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]], Burrobot made many appearances in the early issues of the comic book series. During the [[Sonic Quest]] miniseries, [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Dr. Robotnik]] released a pair of giant Burrobots on [[Angel Island (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Angel Island]] which were eventually destroyed by [[Knuckles the Echidna (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Knuckles]] and the [[Chaotix (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Chaotix]]. |
+ | ===''Sonic X'' (comics)=== |
||
− | During the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and ''Mega Man'' comic crossover event, ''[[Sonic & Mega Man: Worlds Collide|Worlds Collide]]'', Knuckles the Echidna was being asked if he was alright by [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] during an interesting scene where Sonic was paraphrasing the ''[[Unknown from M.E.]]'' song, which was Knuckles' theme from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. A Burrobot did appear in the background fighting with a Mettaur-[[Chao]].<ref name="StH226">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 53|''Sonic Universe'' #53]], "When Worlds Collide Part 8: Liberation"</ref> |
||
+ | {{Main|Burrobot (Sonic X)}} |
||
+ | [[File:Burrobot-Sonic-X-Comic.png|thumb|120px|right|Burrobots in ''[[Sonic X (comic)|Sonic X]]'' comics.]] |
||
+ | In the [[Sonic X (comic)|''Sonic X'']] comic series published by [[Archie Comics]], Burrobots appeared in a virtual reality version of the [[Labyrinth Zone]] to ambush [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic X)|Sonic]] and his crew. The group, however, managed to get pass them. |
||
==Merchandise== |
==Merchandise== |
||
− | + | [[Tomy]] made a Burrobot figurine as part of a ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' set, which included twenty other figurines of characters and Badniks. |
|
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
||
Line 75: | Line 97: | ||
*In both 16-bit and 8-bit versions of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', some of the Burrobot's exterior armor is shown to be red, instead of yellow as shown in the artwork due to palette issues. The upgraded appearance of Burrobot in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]'' uses artwork colors with detailed mechanic parts being colored red. |
*In both 16-bit and 8-bit versions of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', some of the Burrobot's exterior armor is shown to be red, instead of yellow as shown in the artwork due to palette issues. The upgraded appearance of Burrobot in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]'' uses artwork colors with detailed mechanic parts being colored red. |
||
*A Burrobot-like [[Badnik]] was considered to be enemy for scrapped [[R2]] of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'', but the enemy was not included in the final release. |
*A Burrobot-like [[Badnik]] was considered to be enemy for scrapped [[R2]] of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'', but the enemy was not included in the final release. |
||
− | |||
⚫ | |||
− | ===Artwork=== |
||
− | {{Gallery start}} |
||
− | <gallery> |
||
− | Burrobot.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
||
− | Rare Labyrinth Zone.jpg|Promotional Artwork. |
||
− | S4 Burrobot Sprite.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I|Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]'' |
||
⚫ | |||
− | Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(16-bit)_10_Burrobot.png|''[[Sonic Tweet]]'' |
||
− | Sonic_the_Hedgehog_4_-_08_Burrobot.png|''[[Sonic Tweet]]'' |
||
− | Burrowbot Online Card.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Online Trading Cards]]'' |
||
− | </gallery> |
||
− | {{Gallery end}} |
||
− | |||
− | ===Screenshots=== |
||
− | {{Gallery start}} |
||
− | <gallery> |
||
− | Burrobots_doesn't_know_what_to_do.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
||
− | Dying_doesn't_come_this_fast.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
||
− | Burrobots_in_underwater.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
||
− | Splash Hill Zone - Screenshot - (09).jpg|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' |
||
− | Burrobot-Sonic-Lost-World-Wii-U.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' ([[Wii U]]) |
||
− | They got swiming glassses!.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' ([[Wii U]]) |
||
− | Burrobot in Sonic Lost World.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' ([[Wii U]]) |
||
− | </gallery> |
||
− | {{Gallery end}} |
||
==References== |
==References== |
||
Line 108: | Line 103: | ||
{{Sonic 1 info}} |
{{Sonic 1 info}} |
||
{{Sonic 1 (8-bit) info}} |
{{Sonic 1 (8-bit) info}} |
||
− | {{Episode I info}} |
+ | {{Sonic 4 Episode I info}} |
− | {{Episode II info}} |
+ | {{Sonic 4 Episode II info}} |
{{Lost World info}}}} |
{{Lost World info}}}} |
||
[[Category:Badniks]] |
[[Category:Badniks]] |
Revision as of 07:18, 29 March 2020
- For other uses, see Burrobot (disambiguation).
The Burrobot[1] (モグリン[2] Mogurin?) is a recurring enemy in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. They are mole-based Badnik models created by Dr. Eggman which first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog (1991). Using their drill-like nose, they launch surprise attacks from underground.
Appearance
Burrobots are seemingly loosely based on European Mole. They have a blue body consisting of a round torso and a large head with round black eyes, gray disks for ear pieces and a large gray cone-shaped drill bit for a nose. On their head they wear a yellow hard hat. Their chest is gray, their shoulders are yellow and round, and their two arms are gray with three sharp fingers on each hand. As legs, they have tracked wheels on each side, which runs between two wheels; one is small and one is bigger.
Burrobots in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I are more detailed. The ear pieces have red bottom placed screws and their tracked feet have a elastic bands between their wheels. In Sonic Lost World, they wear yellow goggles while digging.
Game appearances
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Burrobots first appeared in the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog, where they are featured in Labyrinth Zone and Scrap Brain Zone Act 3. In this game, Burrobots appear either alone or in groups. Their noses can be seen poking out of the ground so it is easy to spot where they will pop out of to attack the play. As they jump out of the ground, the player can use a well-timed Spin Jump to defeat them.
In the 8-bit version of the game with same name, Burrobots appear only in Labyrinth Zone. Otherwise, they have the same attack pattern as their 16-bit counterpart. However, Burrobots, along with the other Badniks, do not have Animals inside of them.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, Burrowbots are found in Lost Labyrinth Zone. Despite having an upgraded design, they have the same attack pattern from their first appearance.
Sonic Lost World
In the Wii U/PC version of Sonic Lost World, Burrowbots have their original design. During the game, it turns out that the Badniks, including the Burrobots, got hijacked by the Deadly Six.
In this game, Burrobots appear in the wide-spaced sections of Frozen Factory Zone 1, waiting for Sonic to approach. When they pop out of the ground to attack the player, they often end up getting stuck in the ground with their drill nose. The Burrobots also appear in the underground section of Silent Forest Zone 4 where they will chase the player while they are using the Yellow Drill. However again, this Badnik can get stuck on floating stone circles should it collide with it. The player can defeat it by ramming into its non-drill spots with the Yellow Drill.
Sonic Mania
In Sonic Mania, several Burrobots make a cameo appearance in a trash heap in Flying Battery Zone.
Powers and abilities
Burrobots uses their nose-based drills to burrow through the ground. There, they remain hidden beneath the enemies' feet, waiting until the enemy is close enough. Burrobots then attack to from underground with their noses facing upwards.
Variants
In other media
Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic
Burrobot appears briefly in Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic manga. At the beginning of the Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic Volume 3 story Sonic Rampage!!, Burrobot and Moto Bug were sent by Dr. Eggman to beat down Sonic, but despite the their fierce nature, they got easily defeated.
Sonic the Comic
Burrobots also frequently appeared in early issues of Fleetway's Sonic the Comic, as members of Doctor Robotnik's Badnik army. Because of different artists, Burrobots have different looks in the stories. However as Robotnik has designed new digging Badnik models, Burrobots mostly have been replaced. At one time Shorty the Squirrel's friend Hopper actually turned into a Burrobot until he was freed soon after when Shorty turned against Robotnik. Also at one time Tails disguised himself as a Burrobot.
Archie Comics
In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, Burrobot made many appearances in the early issues of the comic book series. During the Sonic Quest miniseries, Dr. Robotnik released a pair of giant Burrobots on Angel Island which were eventually destroyed by Knuckles and the Chaotix.
Sonic X (comics)
In the Sonic X comic series published by Archie Comics, Burrobots appeared in a virtual reality version of the Labyrinth Zone to ambush Sonic and his crew. The group, however, managed to get pass them.
Merchandise
Tomy made a Burrobot figurine as part of a Sonic & Knuckles set, which included twenty other figurines of characters and Badniks.
Trivia
- Mogura is Japanese for mole while moguri means diver.
- In both 16-bit and 8-bit versions of Sonic the Hedgehog, some of the Burrobot's exterior armor is shown to be red, instead of yellow as shown in the artwork due to palette issues. The upgraded appearance of Burrobot in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 uses artwork colors with detailed mechanic parts being colored red.
- A Burrobot-like Badnik was considered to be enemy for scrapped R2 of Sonic the Hedgehog CD, but the enemy was not included in the final release.
References
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Mega Drive) United States instruction booklet, p. 13.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction booklet, p. 40.
Playable characters | Sonic | |
Non-playable characters | Eggman · Animals (Flicky, Pocky, Pecky, Cucky, Ricky, Picky, Rocky) | |
Zones | Green Hill Zone · Bridge Zone · Jungle Zone · Labyrinth Zone · Scrap Brain Zone · Sky Base Zone · Special Stages | |
Enemies | Ball Hog · Bomb · Burrobot · Buzz Bomber · Caterkiller · Chopper · Crabmeat · Jaws · Moto Bug · Newtron · Orbinaut (Uni Uni, Unidasu) · Spikes | |
Bosses | Green Hill Zone boss · Bridge Zone boss · Jungle Zone boss · Labyrinth Zone boss · Sky Base Zone boss | |
Moves/techniques | Crouch · Spin Attack · Spin Jump | |
Gimmicks and obstacles | Bomb · Bumper · Capsule · Conveyor Belt · Crusher · Electrical emitter · Fireball · Flipper · Giant spear · Goal Plate · Iron ball · Seesaw · Spikes · Spring · Switch | |
Items | Air bubble · Chaos Emerald · Item Box (1-Up, Continue Monitor, Marker, Invincible, Shield, Super Ring, Power Sneakers) · Ring | |
Other | Continue · Egg Mobile · Game Over · Life · South Island · Time Over · Teleporter · Totem pole · Water |