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'''Hint Box''' is a gimmick appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' It is a monitordevicethatfloatson the groundthatgives information about the environmenttheplayerisin.
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The '''Hint Box''' is a gimmick that first appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. It is a floating screen and a variant of the [[Hint]] which provides the player with instructions during gameplay.
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==Description==
==Description==
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Inappearance,theyare floating computer monitors thatgiveyouinformation.Theyappearinoneplacefloatinginthearena.Oncecontacted, the HintBox'sscreenwilllight,indicatingthatcanbeused.Thoughitdoesnotchangeinappearancethroughoutgames, how activatethem is the one that affected.
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The Hint Boxes appear as floating, stationary computer monitors found in different [[Stage]]s and [[Adventure Field]]s. When interacted with, its screen glows and it provides the player with information in the form of a text box about the surroundings, gimmicks, objects, enemies, and strategies on how to play the game.
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==Games Appearance==
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==Games appearance==
===''Sonic Adventure''===
===''Sonic Adventure''===
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In ''[[Sonic Adventure|Sonic Adventure, ]]'',They mostly appear in adventuremode, but sometimes,theyappearinstagesas well. UnliketheHint Orb, theboxcaninformyou with little information. As they appear nearing ashop or enterprise to make the player know if he can use it, or not. In stages,theywork different, as they tell stronginfo about how to work on vehicles or objects. To use it, the player has to step near one of them, until it's screen lights with "?' mark on, and then press the action button to use. Press the action button again, does stop contacting them. It should be noted that it cannot be used when charging an attack, nor the player can walk when using them.
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In ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and its remake ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'', the Hint Boxes mostly appear in [[Adventure Field]]s, but also in a few [[Action Stage]]s. In [[Adventure Field]]s, they are usually found near shops or enterprises to tell whether the player can use these locations or not. In [[Action Stage]]s however, they tell the player how to operate vehicles or objects.
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To use a Hint Box in gameplay, the player has to step up to it and wait until its screen shows a "?' mark on it and then press the action button. While interacting with them, the player can neither move or attack. To leave them, press the action button again.
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===''Sonic Adventure 2''===
===''Sonic Adventure 2''===
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[[File:Hint_Box_Adventure_2.png|thumb|left|200px|The Hint Box provided a hint in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.]]
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In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', They work like a Wifi device, due to when using, they lights with the "Wifi" symbol on their screen. Unlike in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', They can be used in Treasure hunters stages only, as the arena they take place in, is really wide and need so advices for. Once used, they will fly up, and cannot be used again, however the player can recover their info, by pausing screen, as the info appear below the main pause settings. Not all the Hint Box can be used in the same time, as every hint is locked to the shard/object, they are talking about, and instead, the boxes will have transparent form, until the player reach the point that the boxes can be used. In multiplayer mode, they are less seen in Treasure Hunting challenges.
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In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' and its remake ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'', the Hint Boxes work like a Wifi device as they show the "Wifi" symbol on their screen. They only appear in the Treasure Hunter [[Stage]]s where they provide hints as to where the treasures are hiding in the form of riddles, or the names of the Stages' sections, though at a cost of points. They can give up to three hints and once used, they will fly away. However, the player can see their info by going to the pause screen where they will be displayed.<ref>An Unused line:"If you forget your hints, just press the start button"</ref> Only one will appear at a time but the game will scroll through all of the hints while in the pause menu between intervals.
Not all the Hint Box can be used at the same time, as every hint is locked to their designated target. As such, the Hint Boxes will be transparent until the player can collect the object they talk about. In multiplayer mode, they appear less frequently in the Treasure Hunting challenges.
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In [[Mad Space]], the Hint Box is not reliable as it gives false information about the [[Emerald Shard]]s. According to [[Omochao]], it is due to electrical disturbances messing their systems.<ref>Sonic Team (May 3, 2002). Sonic Adventure 2. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. Area: Mad Space. "'''Omochao''': The electrical disturbance is affecting all the machines. Don't trust them. Don't be fooled by the hints from them."</ref>
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===''Sonic Rivals 2''===
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[[File:SR2 card 36.png|thumb|200px|The Hint Box in ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''.]]
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In ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'', the Hint Box is one of the collectible cards in the game. The player can obtain it by successfully using a total of ten [[Power-Up]]s.
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==Trivia==
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*While not an official appearance, the Hint Box could have been inspired from the "Cheat cards" seen in [[Sonic World]] in ''[[Sonic Jam]]''.
The Hint Box is a gimmick that first appeared in Sonic Adventure. It is a floating screen and a variant of the Hint which provides the player with instructions during gameplay.
The Hint Boxes appear as floating, stationary computer monitors found in different Stages and Adventure Fields. When interacted with, its screen glows and it provides the player with information in the form of a text box about the surroundings, gimmicks, objects, enemies, and strategies on how to play the game.
To use a Hint Box in gameplay, the player has to step up to it and wait until its screen shows a "?' mark on it and then press the action button. While interacting with them, the player can neither move or attack. To leave them, press the action button again.
In Sonic Adventure 2 and its remake Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, the Hint Boxes work like a Wifi device as they show the "Wifi" symbol on their screen. They only appear in the Treasure Hunter Stages where they provide hints as to where the treasures are hiding in the form of riddles, or the names of the Stages' sections, though at a cost of points. They can give up to three hints and once used, they will fly away. However, the player can see their info by going to the pause screen where they will be displayed.[1] Only one will appear at a time but the game will scroll through all of the hints while in the pause menu between intervals.
Not all the Hint Box can be used at the same time, as every hint is locked to their designated target. As such, the Hint Boxes will be transparent until the player can collect the object they talk about. In multiplayer mode, they appear less frequently in the Treasure Hunting challenges.
In Mad Space, the Hint Box is not reliable as it gives false information about the Emerald Shards. According to Omochao, it is due to electrical disturbances messing their systems.[2]
In Sonic Rivals 2, the Hint Box is one of the collectible cards in the game. The player can obtain it by successfully using a total of ten Power-Ups.
Trivia
While not an official appearance, the Hint Box could have been inspired from the "Cheat cards" seen in Sonic World in Sonic Jam.
References
↑An Unused line:"If you forget your hints, just press the start button"
↑Sonic Team (May 3, 2002). Sonic Adventure 2. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. Area: Mad Space. "Omochao: The electrical disturbance is affecting all the machines. Don't trust them. Don't be fooled by the hints from them."
