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|caption = A group of [[Unbreakable Container]]s in the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
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*Hiding [[Switch]]es or [[Item Box]]es<br>{{C|[[Steel Container]]s}}
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The {{Nihongo|'''Container'''<ref>{{Cite book |author=Prima Development |title=Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide |publisher=Prima Games |page=15 |chapter=Interactive Objects |date=20 June 2001 |isbn=978-0761536147}}</ref>|コンテナ|Kontena}} is an object that appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. Designed as cubic-shaped boxes that are generally set around the levels in the various ''Sonic'' games, Containers are made of a plurality of different materials, which may or may not be useful. As such, they come in different variants, the most basic of which are the [[Wooden Container]]s, which are just breakable objects, [[Steel Container]]s, which are sometimes harder to break down, and more heavy-looking ones called [[Unbreakable Container]]s, which are indestructible objects. More often than not, the player can take advantage of the items inside the destroyable Containers by breaking them.
{{Nihongo|'''Containers'''|コンテナ|Kontena}} are cubic-shaped boxes, which are generally seen set around of stages in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the hedgehog'' series]]. Containers are made of a plurality of different materials, which may or may not be useful and therefore, they come in different variants; there are '''Wooden Container''', which are just breakable objects and more heavy looking ones as '''Unbreakable Container''', which are part of the level as indestructible objects. Others like '''Steel Container''' hide [[item box]]es or [[switch]]es inside them and which the player can take advantage of by breaking them. In numerous games, several containers grant points to the player's score after breaking them.
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Containersarefirstseen in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', wheretheyare separated to five different materialized types of boxes. Theyhavesincethen become some of the more generally seen objects in the series, with some of the games having introduced new types of containers.
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In their debut game, the Containers were separated into five different materialized types of boxes. Since then, they have become some of the more generally seen objects in the ''Sonic'' series, with some of the games having introduced new types of containers.
The basis appearance of the Containers has remained largely the same since their debut in terms of the simple, cubic-shaped design. However, their superficial appearance has varied since ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', where all types of containers were marked with [[Guardian Units of Nations|GUN]] logo. In several games since ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', the most common superficial appearance of the Containers has replaced the GUN logo with a more colorful [[Bumper#Symbol|circle with a five-pointed white star in the middle]], while ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' have logos of different enemy groups. ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'' on the other hand, features simple Containers with no unique logo on them.
There are several types of Containers thathave different purposes in the games. While some of them are broken easily with certain attacks, some of them are more heavy and even impossible to interact with, making them part of the levelitself. There are also a few types of containers that serve different purposes or include other level objects, and can be opened by destroying certain amount of enemies ([[Container#Case|Cases]]). Containers can also be used against enemies by certain characters, such as [[Silver the Hedgehog]] and [[Sonic the Werehog]].
There are several types of Containers, each one serving a different purpose in the games. While some of them are broken easily with certain attacks, others more heavy and even impossible to interact with, making them part of the levels themselves. There are also a few types of containers that serve different purposes or include other level objects, and can be opened by destroying certain amount of enemies ([[Case]]s). Containers can also be used against enemies by certain characters, such as [[Silver the Hedgehog]] and [[Sonic the Werehog]].
The basis appearance of the containers has remained largely the same since their debute in terms of the simple, cubic-shaped design. However, their superficial appearance has varied since ''Sonic Adventure 2'', where all types of containers were marked with [[Guardian Units of Nations|GUN]] logo. Since ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', the most common superficial appearance of the containers has replaced the GUN logo with a more colorful [[Bumper#Symbol|circle with a five-pointed white star in the middle]], while ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' have logos of different enemy groups. ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'' on the other hand, features simple crates with no unique logo.
==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Sonic Adventure 2''===
===''Sonic Adventure 2''===
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Containers first appeared as major gameplay objects in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.Mostofthese boxes have the [[GuardianUnitsofNations|GUN]]-logoonthem, andappear in five different variations, each of them serving different purposes in the game. They are commonly placed in rows or other formations in every [[Zone|Action Stage]] of the game. Some of them hide [[Item Box]]es and other items, while others block obligatory or secret pathways. Breaking a container grants the player 20 [[point]]s.
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Containers first appeared as major gameplay objects in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' and its remake ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]''. These Containers come in five different variations, each of them serving different purposes in the game. They are commonly placed in rows or other formations in every [[stage]] of the game. Some of them hide [[Item Box]]es and other items, while others block obligatory or secret pathways. Breaking a Container grants the player twenty [[point]]s.
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Wooden containers are the most basic Containers, andcanbebrokenusinganyattack(excludingthe [[HomingAttack]] and[[SpinDash]]). SteelContainersaregrey-colored and can onlybebrokenwithattacksthathavebeenenhanced by certain[[LevelUpItem]]s. There are also darker,indestructible Containers that cannot be destroyed by any means. There are also [[Cage (metal bar container)|Cages]], which either block certain pathways or keep [[Animals]] imprisoned inside them. TheonlywaystodestroyCages are byhittingthemwith [[Missile (object)|Missiles]] ora [[Kiki]]'s bombs.
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[[Wooden Container]]s are the most basic Containers in this game, as well as the most fragile. Above them are [[Steel Container]]s which are sturdier. Regardless of durability, both the Wooden Containers and Steel Containers may hide certain objects and gimmicks inside them or block pathways. There are also [[Unbreakable Container]]s that cannot be destroyed by any means. There are also [[Cage (metal bar container)|Cages]], which either block certain pathways or keep [[Animals]] imprisoned inside them. Lastly, there are the [[Chao Container]]s, of which there are three of in almost every [[stage]]. These ones contain different items, such as [[Chao Key]]s, common Animals, or rare Animals.
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In addition to the regular containers, there are three [[Chao Container]]s in almost every Action Stage. These ones contain different items, such as [[Chao Key]]s, common local Animals, or rare local Animals.
===''Sonic Heroes''===
===''Sonic Heroes''===
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In ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', the Containers were made more colorful in design. There are five variations of them in this game, andlikein''[[SonicAdventure2]]'', Containers canhide [[ItemBox]]esinsidethem.However the playerdoesnotgainany [[point]]s afterbreakingthemexcessively.Becausetheyusuallyblockpathways, they are oftenstackedintwo-boxedtowers,sometimeswithdifferenttypesofContainersaddedtotheirmix.
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In ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', the Containers were made more colorful in design. There are five variations of them in this game, the first four of which include the [[Wooden Container]]s, [[Steel Container]]s, [[Unbreakable Container]]s, and [[Cage (metal bar container)|Cages]], the last of which are sometimes flying in mid-air with the aid of a propeller. ''Sonic Heroes'' also introduces the [[Case]]s. These Containers function as high-tech prisons and have objects inside them, such as [[Switch]]es, [[Spring]]s, [[Item Box]]es etc. The Cases are either guarded by enemies or require a [[Switch]]. If the player defeats all enemies around the Case or activates a nearby Switch, it will automatically open the Case.
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Wooden Containers can, like in previous games, easily be broken with any attack. The hardier Steel Containers can only be broken by [[Power Type]] attacks, and the darker Indestructible Containers cannot be broken by any means. There are also [[Cage (metal bar container)|Cages]] which are sometimes flying in mid-air with the aid of a propeller. These Cages often contain a [[Special Stage Key]] that is needed to enter the [[Special Stage (Sonic Heroes)|Special Stage]], making the Cages the rarest kind of Container in ''Sonic Heroes''.
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Like in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', Containers like the Wooden and Steel Containers can hide [[Item Box]]es inside them. However the player does not gain any [[point]]s from breaking them excessively. Because they usually block pathways, the Containers (except from the Cases) are often stacked in two-boxed towers, sometimes with different types of Containers added to their mix.
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''Sonic Heroes'' also introduces the [[Case]]s. These Containers function as high-tech prisons and have objects inside them, such as [[switch]]es, [[spring]]s, Item Boxes etc. The Cases are either guarded by enemies or requires a switch. If the player defeats all enemies around the Case or activates a nearby switch, it will automatically open the Case and its object can be used.
===''Shadow the Hedgehog''===
===''Shadow the Hedgehog''===
In ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'', Containers contain [[Weapons in Shadow the Hedgehog|weapons and guns]]. The sort of weapons they hold depend on the Containers' logo.
In ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'', Containers contain [[Weapons in Shadow the Hedgehog|weapons and guns]]. The sort of weapons they hold depend on the Containers' logo.
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In this game, there are four types of Containers. The first three are the classic Wooden Containers, which have weapons from the [[Eggman Empire]] and additional handguns, Steel Containers, which have weapons from either the Eggman Empire or [[Guardian Units of Nations|GUN]] (depending the logo on them), and Unbreakable Containers. The fourth one is a new type of Container called the [[Special Weapon Container]]. These ones hold special-class Weapons which are far more powerful and versatile than normal ones.
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In this game, there are four types of Containers. The first three are the classic [[Wooden Container]]s, which have weapons from the [[Eggman Empire]] and additional handguns, [[Steel Container]]s, which have weapons from either the Eggman Empire or [[Guardian Units of Nations|GUN]], and [[Unbreakable Container]]s. The fourth one is a new type of Container called the [[Special Weapon Container]]. These ones hold special-class Weapons which are far more powerful and versatile than the regular ones.
===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)===
===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)===
[[File:Single-Layered.png|thumb|200px|[[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] [[Psychokinesis|holding]] an assortment of all types of containers in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].]]
[[File:Single-Layered.png|thumb|200px|[[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] [[Psychokinesis|holding]] an assortment of all types of containers in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].]]
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Containers appeared as one of main level objects in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].Thegameitselffeaturesfivedifferenttypes ofContainers. If the player is using Sonic or Shadow, Containers serve the same role as they did in previous games. If the player is using [[Silver the Hedgehog]], they can utilize Containers todefendthemselves and throw at enemies using [[Psychokinesis]].AlmostallContainers have their appearance taken from ''Sonic Heroes''.
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In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]], Containers appear as one of main level objects. If the player is using [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] or [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]], Containers serve the same purpose as they did in previous games. However, if the player is using [[Silver the Hedgehog]], they can utilize Containers as weapons to throw at enemies using [[Psychokinesis]] and [[Psycho Smash]].
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Normally, Containers lie around the Action Stages, though some of them can also be found in the [[Town Stage]]s and during the boss fights. Wooden containers are some of the most common, which easily break upon being thrown or attacked.
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Normally, Containers lie around within [[Action Stage]]s, although some of them can also be found in [[Town Stage]]s and during boss fights.
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The mostCommoncontainersareSteelContainers.These Containers areresistanttogettingthrownandgettingbouncedinanydirection.Silvercanalsomakestackof Containers float in the airincertainsectionsofthegame.Iftheplayerdropsa Steel Container inaninaccessiblepartofthestages, itwillrespawn.Thegamealsofeatures new, explosive Containers. The first of these are [[explosive crate]]s which can damage surrounding enemies with a short-ranged blast when broken. The second of these containers are [[blue crate]]s which create a flash of light that paralyses surrounding enemies when destroyed.
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The game itself features five different types of Containers, two of which are new. First, there are the [[Wooden Container]]s which are the second most common Containers in the game and may serve special purposes in [[Town Mission]]s. Secondly, there are the [[Steel Container]]s which are the most Containers this time around. Thirdly, there are the [[Case]]s which have been given a new high-tech look. Lastly, there are the two new Containers which have explosive properties. The first of these are the [[explosive crate]]s which can damage surrounding enemies with a short-ranged blast when broken. The second of these containers are the [[blue crate]]s which create a flash of light that paralyzes surrounding enemies when broken.
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One of the [[Town Mission]]s for Sonic called [[Town Mission 6: The Hotel's Festival of Rings|The Hotel's Festival of Rings]] requires the player to break all wooden containers that contain rings. Another town mission for Sonic is [[Town Mission 15: Aristo's Challenge|Aristo's Challenge]], where the player must figure out how many containers are set on top of each other and destroy the crate displaying the player's answer. A Town Mission for Shadow called [[Town Mission 2: The Mathematician's Training|The Mathematician's Training]] features wooden containers that have numbers from one to nine. The player has to destroy a certain number of these containers in a particular order that is given.
===''Sonic Rivals 2''===
===''Sonic Rivals 2''===
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In ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'', Wooden containers appear as breakable obstacles in some of the [[Zone]]s. The othervariants of Containers (Steel and Unbreakable) appear as collectible cards.
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In ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'', [[Wooden Container]]s appear as breakable obstacles in some of the [[Zone]]s. The three basic Containers (Wooden, [[Steel Container|Steel]] and [[Unbreakable Container|Unbeakable]]) also appear as collectible cards in the game.
===''Sonic Unleashed''===
===''Sonic Unleashed''===
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In ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'', threetypes of Containers appear: the Wooden Containers, [[explosive crate]]s and UnbreakableContainers. [[Sonic the Werehog]] is able to [[Grab|pick up]] Containers and either carry them around, throw them, or attack enemies with them.
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In both versions of ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'', a total of three Container types appear: the [[Wooden Container]]s, [[explosive crate]]s ([[Xbox 360]]/[[PlayStation 3]] version only), and [[Steel Container]]s ([[Wii]]/[[PlayStation 2]] version only). In this game, [[Sonic the Werehog]] is able to [[Grab|pick up]] Containers and either carry them around, throw them, or attack enemies with them.
The Wooden Containers can be found nearly everywhere and are mostly set in rows or other formations. The explosive crates on the other hand, can only be found in a few of the Nighttime [[Action Stage]]s ontheirown. Unbreakable Containers in this game either block paths or are used as weapons or weights for [[Switch]]es.
The Wooden Containers can be found nearly everywhere and are mostly set in rows or other formations. The explosive crates on the other hand, are extremely rare. Steel Containers in this game also either block paths or are used as weights for [[Switch]]es or shields against flame plumes.
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The Wooden Containers and explosive crates can easily be broken by using any attack. The Wooden Containers' appearance however, differ between which continent they are located on.
===''Sonic Colors''===
===''Sonic Colors''===
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In the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]'', Wooden Containers, Steel Containers and Unbreakable Containers appear. Likein ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'', Wooden Containers are easily broken with any attack. Steel Containers canbebrokenaswellby [[stomp]]ing on them, but there are occasions where they work muchdifferentlythan in previousappearances; the playerisunableto break them normally on narrow routes, but they are abletomovethemleftorrightby[[Kickboost]]ingthem, during which they will destroy any enemy caught in theirpath.
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In the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]'', [[Wooden Container]]s, [[Steel Container]]s and [[Unbreakable Container]]s appear. While the Wooden and Steel Containers both serve their traditional purposes and new ones in this game, the Unbreakable Containers in particular are used as building block for level structures in the different levels' Acts.
===''Sonic Generations''===
===''Sonic Generations''===
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[[File:SonicGenerations 2013-08-02 21-20-41-447.jpg|thumb|186px|Sonic breaking containers in ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]]
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[[File:SonicGenerations 2013-08-02 21-20-41-447.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Sonic breaking Containers in ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]]
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In both versions of ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', Wooden and Steel Containers make an appearance. In these games, they work like they did in ''[[Sonic Colors]]'',exceptSteel Containers can be broken normally at any time by [[stomp]]ingonthem.In [[CityEscape (Sonic Generations)|City Escape]] inparticular,numerousContainersshare the same design with the G.U.N. logo that they had in their first appearance.
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In both versions of ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', the [[Wooden Container]]s and [[Steel Container]]s make an appearance. In these games, they work almost like they did in ''[[Sonic Colors]]''. On the console/[[PC]] version of the game, the [[Unbreakable Container]]s make an appearance as well.
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In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game, the Containers can be targeted and destroyed by the [[Homing Attack]]. The most common type of Container in this version of the game is the Wooden Container, which appears in most [[stage]]s. In [[Tropical Resort (Sonic Generations)|Tropical Resort]] on the other hand, the most common Container type is the Steel Container. Also, during the boss battle with [[Silver the Hedgehog (Sonic Generations)|Silver the Hedgehog]] on this version, the hedgehog will throw Containers at [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Modern Sonic]].
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[[File:SonicGenerations 2017-03-24 18-58-04-096.png|left|thumb|200px|Sonic performing a [[Jump Dash]] on a set of Unbreakable Containers.]]
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In the console/[[PC]] version of the game, the Unbreakable Containers possess special properties: they can fill up the [[Boost Gauge]] should Sonic collide with them at [[Sonic Boost|high speed]] or through a [[Jump Dash]]. In the latter case, a Jump Dash executed on an Unbreakable Container will turn into a [[Homing Attack]], and Sonic will do his regular animation then. Sometimes, when hitting an Unbreakable Container at a certain point, a friction-like light will emit as if Sonic is kicking it.
[[File:Wooden_Box.png|thumb|200px|Sonic jumping onto a [[Wooden Container]] in ''[[Sonic Forces]]''.]]
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In ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', both the [[Wooden Container]]s and [[Unbreakable Container]]s appear in the gameplay. Like in previous games, the Wooden Containers sometimes hide objects from the player. The Unbreakable Containers on the other hand are mostly used to reach higher areas or construct pathways throughout the [[stage]]s.
The '''Black Mound''' is a variant of the [[Unbreakable Container]]s. They are composed of black metal and are aligned with white lines and a bright core. In gameplay, they can only be destroyed by certain [[Color Power]]s and [[Super Sonic]]. They only appear in the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
{{Nihongo|'''Wooden Container'''|木製コンテナ|Mokusei Kontena}} is the standard variant of Containers, and which hasappeared inmost games. It is the most easily breakable of all Containers, as it can be broken with any normal attack the playable character have. They usuallyalsohide [[ItemBox|itemboxes]] like other breakable Containers do.
In ''Sonic Adventure 2'', the Wooden Containers are simple wooden craters with a black [[Guardian Units of Nations|GUN]] logo on it. In ''Sonic Heroes'' and ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006), the logo has been replaced with dark red center with [[Bumper#Roundel|white five-pointed star]] on it. In ''Shadow the Hedgehog'', the logo on the Wooden Containers varies depending which enemy group's weapons are inside it, which can either be the [[Eggman Empire]]'s logo, or a pistol or [[Guardian Units of Nations|GUN]] icon on it, which only have regular handgun weapons inside them. From ''Sonic Unleashed'' and onwards, the Wooden Containers have appeared as regular crates without having any specific hallmarks on them.
The '''blue crate''' is a special variant of Containers. Like the Wooden Containers, the blue crates can be destroyed by any normal attack that the playable character can have. When destroyed though, they releases a light that temporarily paralyzes all nearby enemies. In some cases, they also contain items and can even destroy enemies with their light. They first appeared in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog ''(2006)]].
{{Nihongo|'''Steel Container'''|アイアンコンテナ|Aian Kontena|lit. "Iron Container"}} is another common variant of Containers. These Containers are mostly made of steel or iron, which the player is unable to break under normal circumstances, unlessby performingmorespecific attacks while sometimes possessing a certain [[Level Up Item]]. LikeotherContainers,theSteelContainerscan also hide item boxes inside them.
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In ''Sonic Adventure 2'', the Steel Containers appear as grey heavy crates with [[Guardian Units of Nations|GUN]] logo on them, and can only be destroyed with attacks enhanced by an Level Up Item, which the player can earn with his/her playable characters. In ''Sonic Heroes'', Steel Containers are colored white and red with a round logo with [[Bumper#Roundel|white five-pointed star in the blue center]] on them. The only way to destroy them in this game is to use Power-Type character's attacks.
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In ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006), the Steel Containers' appearance is the same as it was in ''Sonic Heroes'', though the player is only able to break them by using upgraded attacks. [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] can also use them continually to attack enemies, while also being able to respawn after disappearing. In ''Sonic Colors'' and ''Sonic Generations'', Steel Containers are solid, heavy white crates, that can be pushed to left or right, but can be destroyed by stomping into them.
{{Nihongo|'''Unbreakable Containers'''|ブラックコンテナ|BurakkuKontena|lit. "Black Container"}} are the heaviest variant of Containers and are virtually indestructible obstacles. These Containers are resistant to any possible attacks from both playable characters and enemies alike, meaning they cannot be destroyed by any of the player's means (they can be broken in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' using the [[Cannon]]). They aremostlysetonthebottom of Container stacks.
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In ''Sonic Adventure 2'', the Unbreakable Containers are dark colored crates with full-colored [[Guardian Units of Nations|GUN]] logos on them. In ''Sonic Heroes'', they are colored dark grey and red with white round in the middle of it with [[Bumper#Roundel|grey five-pointed star at the center]]. Depending on the [[Stage]] in ''Shadow the Hedgehog'', Unbreakable Containers are either yellow, grey and red colored with the Eggman Empire logo on it, or grey and brown with the GUN logo on them.
===Cage===
===Cage===
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[[File:Cage SA2.png|thumb|A Cage in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.]]
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[[File:Cage Adventure 2.jpg|thumb|left|A Cage in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.]]
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{{Nihongo|'''Cages'''|ケージ|Kēji}} are another variants of Containers,which are cubic shaped boxes and made of bars. These Containersusually haveobjects insidethemthat can be collected by the player, but can normally only be broken under special circumstances.
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'''Cages''' are another variants of Containers, which are cubic shaped boxes and made of bars. These Containers usually have objects inside them that can be collected by the player, but can normally only be broken under special circumstances. They first appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.
The '''Case''' is a high-tech version of the Containers. It is slightly larger than a normal Container. It typically contains either a [[Switch]], [[Spring]] or other objects that the player has to use to progress in the levels. It is typically surrounded by numerous enemies, which the player has to destroy in order to open it. It first appeared in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.
The '''Special Weapon Container''' is a variant of woodencontainers that appear exclusively in ''[[Shadowthe Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. They are distinguished from regular woodencontainers by the icon of [[Shadow the Hedgehog]] on each of its faces. These containers hold special-class [[Weapons in Shadow the Hedgehog|Weapons]] which are far more powerful and versatile than normal ones.
The '''blue crate''' is a special variant of containers that has only appeared in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]]. Like the woodencontainers, the BlueCrates can be destroyed by any normal attack that the playable character can have. When destroyed though, they releases a light that temporarily paralyzes all nearby enemies. In some cases, they also contain items and can even destroy enemies with their light.
The '''explosive crate''' is a special variant of containers that first appeared in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog ''(2006)]]. Like the woodencontainers, the explosive crates can be destroyed by any normal attack that the playable character can have. When destroyed though, they create an explosion of fire that deals one hit worth of damage to nearby enemies.
===Chao Container===
===Chao Container===
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[[File:Sa2chaocontainer.png|thumb|A Chao Container in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.]]
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[[File:Chao Container Art.png|thumb|left|A Chao Container in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.]]
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{{Nihongo|'''Chao Container'''|チャオコンテナ|Chao Kontena}} is a unique variant of Containers that has only appeared in ''Sonic Adventure 2''. These Containerscan contain[[Chao Key]]sand [[Animals|Animal friends]], both regular and rare.
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The '''Chao Container''' is a unique variant of Containers. These Containers can contain [[Chao Key]]s and [[Animals]], both regular and rare. These Containers are less numerable than the other variants of Containers in the game, as there are only three Chao Containers within each Action Stage, each of them features different item. They first appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.
These Containers are less numerable than the other variants of Containers in the game, as there are only three Chao Containers within each Action Stage, each of them features different item; the first contains the Chao Key, the second five random animals of the stage, and the third the rarest animal found in the level.
The '''explosive crate''' is a special variant of Containers. Like the Wooden Containers, the explosive crates can be destroyed by any normal attack that the playable character can have. When destroyed though, they create an explosion of fire that deals one hit worth of damage to nearby enemies. They first appeared in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog ''(2006)]].
{{Nihongo|'''Cases'''|入れ物|Iremono}}are a commontype of Containersthat first appeared in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. It is slightly larger than normal Container,as it is high techcagewith either a switch, spring or other objects inside, that the player has to use to progress in the Stage. It is surrounded by numerous enemies, which the player has to destroy in order to open it.
The '''Special Weapon Container''' is a variant of the [[Wooden Container]]s. They are distinguished from regular Wooden Containers by the icon of [[Shadow the Hedgehog]] on each of its faces. These containers hold special-class [[Weapons in Shadow the Hedgehog|Weapons]] which are far more powerful and versatile than normal ones. They first appeared in ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''.
===Spike Block===
===Spike Block===
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The '''Spike Block''' is a variant of the unbreakable Containers that only appears in the console/[[PC]] version of''[[Sonic Generations]]''. It has a pink coloration with a metallic and crystalline-like structure. In gameplay, they cannot be destroyed by anything except the [[Pink Spikes]].
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The '''Spike Block''' is a variant of the [[Unbreakable Container]]s. It has a pink coloration with a metallic and crystalline-like structure. In gameplay, they cannot be destroyed by anything except the [[Pink Spikes]]. They only appear in the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.
The '''Black Mound''' is a variant of the unbreakable Containers that only appears in the [[Wii]] version of ''[[SonicColors]]''. They are composed of black metal and are aligned with white lines and a bright core. In gameplay, they can only be destroyed by certain [[Color Power]]s and [[Super Sonic]].
The '''Steel Container''' is another common variant of Containers. These Containers are mostly made of steel or iron, which the player is unable to break under normal circumstances, requiring the use of stronger attacks while sometimes possessing a certain [[Level Up Item]]. They first appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.
The '''Unbreakable Containers''' is the heaviest variant of the Containers and are virtually indestructible obstacles. These Containers are resistant to any possible attacks from both playable characters and enemies alike, meaning they cannot be destroyed by any of the player's means (they can be broken in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' using the [[Cannon]]). They first appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.
The '''Wooden Container''' is the standard variant of Containers, and has appeared in most games. It is the most easily breakable version out of all Containers, as it can be broken with any normal attack the playable character has. They first appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.
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Wooden Container SA2.png|The Wooden Container in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.
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Indestructable Container SA2.png|The Unbreakable Container in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.
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The Container[1] (コンテナ,Kontena?) is an object that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Designed as cubic-shaped boxes that are generally set around the levels in the various Sonic games, Containers are made of a plurality of different materials, which may or may not be useful. As such, they come in different variants, the most basic of which are the Wooden Containers, which are just breakable objects, Steel Containers, which are sometimes harder to break down, and more heavy-looking ones called Unbreakable Containers, which are indestructible objects. More often than not, the player can take advantage of the items inside the destroyable Containers by breaking them.
In their debut game, the Containers were separated into five different materialized types of boxes. Since then, they have become some of the more generally seen objects in the Sonic series, with some of the games having introduced new types of containers.
The basis appearance of the Containers has remained largely the same since their debut in terms of the simple, cubic-shaped design. However, their superficial appearance has varied since Sonic Adventure 2, where all types of containers were marked with GUN logo. In several games since Sonic Heroes, the most common superficial appearance of the Containers has replaced the GUN logo with a more colorful circle with a five-pointed white star in the middle, while Shadow the Hedgehog have logos of different enemy groups. Sonic Unleashed on the other hand, features simple Containers with no unique logo on them.
There are several types of Containers, each one serving a different purpose in the games. While some of them are broken easily with certain attacks, others more heavy and even impossible to interact with, making them part of the levels themselves. There are also a few types of containers that serve different purposes or include other level objects, and can be opened by destroying certain amount of enemies (Cases). Containers can also be used against enemies by certain characters, such as Silver the Hedgehog and Sonic the Werehog.
Game appearances
Sonic Adventure 2
Containers first appeared as major gameplay objects in Sonic Adventure 2 and its remake Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. These Containers come in five different variations, each of them serving different purposes in the game. They are commonly placed in rows or other formations in every stage of the game. Some of them hide Item Boxes and other items, while others block obligatory or secret pathways. Breaking a Container grants the player twenty points.
Wooden Containers are the most basic Containers in this game, as well as the most fragile. Above them are Steel Containers which are sturdier. Regardless of durability, both the Wooden Containers and Steel Containers may hide certain objects and gimmicks inside them or block pathways. There are also Unbreakable Containers that cannot be destroyed by any means. There are also Cages, which either block certain pathways or keep Animals imprisoned inside them. Lastly, there are the Chao Containers, of which there are three of in almost every stage. These ones contain different items, such as Chao Keys, common Animals, or rare Animals.
Sonic Heroes
In Sonic Heroes, the Containers were made more colorful in design. There are five variations of them in this game, the first four of which include the Wooden Containers, Steel Containers, Unbreakable Containers, and Cages, the last of which are sometimes flying in mid-air with the aid of a propeller. Sonic Heroes also introduces the Cases. These Containers function as high-tech prisons and have objects inside them, such as Switches, Springs, Item Boxes etc. The Cases are either guarded by enemies or require a Switch. If the player defeats all enemies around the Case or activates a nearby Switch, it will automatically open the Case.
Like in Sonic Adventure 2, Containers like the Wooden and Steel Containers can hide Item Boxes inside them. However the player does not gain any points from breaking them excessively. Because they usually block pathways, the Containers (except from the Cases) are often stacked in two-boxed towers, sometimes with different types of Containers added to their mix.
In this game, there are four types of Containers. The first three are the classic Wooden Containers, which have weapons from the Eggman Empire and additional handguns, Steel Containers, which have weapons from either the Eggman Empire or GUN, and Unbreakable Containers. The fourth one is a new type of Container called the Special Weapon Container. These ones hold special-class Weapons which are far more powerful and versatile than the regular ones.
In Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), Containers appear as one of main level objects. If the player is using Sonic or Shadow, Containers serve the same purpose as they did in previous games. However, if the player is using Silver the Hedgehog, they can utilize Containers as weapons to throw at enemies using Psychokinesis and Psycho Smash.
Normally, Containers lie around within Action Stages, although some of them can also be found in Town Stages and during boss fights.
The game itself features five different types of Containers, two of which are new. First, there are the Wooden Containers which are the second most common Containers in the game and may serve special purposes in Town Missions. Secondly, there are the Steel Containers which are the most Containers this time around. Thirdly, there are the Cases which have been given a new high-tech look. Lastly, there are the two new Containers which have explosive properties. The first of these are the explosive crates which can damage surrounding enemies with a short-ranged blast when broken. The second of these containers are the blue crates which create a flash of light that paralyzes surrounding enemies when broken.
The Wooden Containers can be found nearly everywhere and are mostly set in rows or other formations. The explosive crates on the other hand, are extremely rare. Steel Containers in this game also either block paths or are used as weights for Switches or shields against flame plumes.
Sonic Colors
In the Wii version of Sonic Colors, Wooden Containers, Steel Containers and Unbreakable Containers appear. While the Wooden and Steel Containers both serve their traditional purposes and new ones in this game, the Unbreakable Containers in particular are used as building block for level structures in the different levels' Acts.
In the Nintendo 3DS version of the game, the Containers can be targeted and destroyed by the Homing Attack. The most common type of Container in this version of the game is the Wooden Container, which appears in most stages. In Tropical Resort on the other hand, the most common Container type is the Steel Container. Also, during the boss battle with Silver the Hedgehog on this version, the hedgehog will throw Containers at Modern Sonic.
In Sonic Forces, both the Wooden Containers and Unbreakable Containers appear in the gameplay. Like in previous games, the Wooden Containers sometimes hide objects from the player. The Unbreakable Containers on the other hand are mostly used to reach higher areas or construct pathways throughout the stages.
The Black Mound is a variant of the Unbreakable Containers. They are composed of black metal and are aligned with white lines and a bright core. In gameplay, they can only be destroyed by certain Color Powers and Super Sonic. They only appear in the Wii version of Sonic Colors.
The blue crate is a special variant of Containers. Like the Wooden Containers, the blue crates can be destroyed by any normal attack that the playable character can have. When destroyed though, they releases a light that temporarily paralyzes all nearby enemies. In some cases, they also contain items and can even destroy enemies with their light. They first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).
Cages are another variants of Containers, which are cubic shaped boxes and made of bars. These Containers usually have objects inside them that can be collected by the player, but can normally only be broken under special circumstances. They first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2.
The Case is a high-tech version of the Containers. It is slightly larger than a normal Container. It typically contains either a Switch, Spring or other objects that the player has to use to progress in the levels. It is typically surrounded by numerous enemies, which the player has to destroy in order to open it. It first appeared in Sonic Heroes.
The Chao Container is a unique variant of Containers. These Containers can contain Chao Keys and Animals, both regular and rare. These Containers are less numerable than the other variants of Containers in the game, as there are only three Chao Containers within each Action Stage, each of them features different item. They first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2.
The explosive crate is a special variant of Containers. Like the Wooden Containers, the explosive crates can be destroyed by any normal attack that the playable character can have. When destroyed though, they create an explosion of fire that deals one hit worth of damage to nearby enemies. They first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).
The Special Weapon Container is a variant of the Wooden Containers. They are distinguished from regular Wooden Containers by the icon of Shadow the Hedgehog on each of its faces. These containers hold special-class Weapons which are far more powerful and versatile than normal ones. They first appeared in Shadow the Hedgehog.
The Spike Block is a variant of the Unbreakable Containers. It has a pink coloration with a metallic and crystalline-like structure. In gameplay, they cannot be destroyed by anything except the Pink Spikes. They only appear in the console/PC version of Sonic Generations.
The Steel Container is another common variant of Containers. These Containers are mostly made of steel or iron, which the player is unable to break under normal circumstances, requiring the use of stronger attacks while sometimes possessing a certain Level Up Item. They first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2.
The Unbreakable Containers is the heaviest variant of the Containers and are virtually indestructible obstacles. These Containers are resistant to any possible attacks from both playable characters and enemies alike, meaning they cannot be destroyed by any of the player's means (they can be broken in Sonic Heroes using the Cannon). They first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2.
The Wooden Container is the standard variant of Containers, and has appeared in most games. It is the most easily breakable version out of all Containers, as it can be broken with any normal attack the playable character has. They first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2.
References
↑Prima Development (20 June 2001). "Interactive Objects". Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. p. 15. ISBN 978-0761536147.
