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The Cartwheel[1][2] (側転[3] Sokuten?) is a move that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a technique that allows the user to move swiftly from side to side while standing.

Description[]

As its name suggests, the Cartwheel allows the user to make swift movements to the left or right while at a standstill, similar to the Quick Step used while running. When using this move, the user performs a typical gymnastic cartwheel where they tilt their body to the designated side, place one hand on the ground followed by the other, kick their legs over their body into a brief handstand, and bring them back to the ground, returning to a standing position.

In gameplay, the Cartwheel primarily serves as a means for the player to avoid incoming enemy attacks and other approaching obstacles in the 3D sections of levels. It can also be used to make precise movements in a certain direction without having to change the way the character is facing.

Game appearances[]

Sonic Unleashed[]

In Sonic Unleashed, the Cartwheel appears as an unnamed move used by Sonic the Hedgehog. To use the Cartwheel in gameplay, the player has to use the following controls while in the 3D sections of the levels:

PS2 Wii PS3 Xbox 360
Wii
Remote
Classic
Controller
GameCube
controller
L1/R1 WiiB + Control Stick left/right Wii-Classic-Button-L/ButtonIcon-WCC-R Lgame/Rgame L1/R1 Xbox-Button-LB/Xbox-Button-RB

Sonic Generations[]

In the console/PC version of Sonic Generations, the Cartwheel appears as an unnamed move used by Modern Sonic and Modern Super Sonic. The mechanics of the move are the same as in Sonic Unleashed. To use the Cartwheel in gameplay, the player has to use the following controls while in the 3D sections of the levels:

Xbox 360 PS3 PC
Xbox-Button-RB/Xbox-Button-LB L1/R1

Sonic Forces[]

In Sonic Forces, the move appears under the name Cartwheel used by Modern Sonic, Modern Super Sonic, the Avatar, and Shadow the Hedgehog. The mechanics of the move are the same as Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Generations. To use the Cartwheel in gameplay, the player has to use the following controls while in the 3D sections of the levels:

Switch PS4 Xbox One PC
Switch l/Switch r L1/R1 Xbox LT3-1/Xbox RT2-1 [Q]/[E]

Sonic Frontiers[]

In Sonic Frontiers, the Cartwheel is present as one of Sonic's basic moves in both Open Zone fields and Cyber Space stages.[2] The mechanics are closely the same as in previous mainline games. Couple of Challenges in Open Zone fields require of using Cartwheel to touch active ancient light panels within the time limit. To use the Cartwheel in gameplay, the player has to use the following controls while in the 3D sections of the levels:

Switch PS4/PS5 Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S PC
Switch l/Switch r L1/R1 Xbox LT3-1/Xbox RT2-1 [Q]/[E]

References[]

  1. Sonic Forces instruction manual, "Controls".
  2. 2.0 2.1 Sega . Sonic Frontiers Web Manual - Basic Controls. Retrieved on 10 December 2022.
  3. Sega . ソニックフロンティア WEBマニュアル - 基本操作方法 (Japanese). Retrieved on 10 December 2022.


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