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|caption = [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]] using the Hip Drop on [[Chaos]].
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*[[Rouge the Bat]]
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*[[Chaos]] {{C|''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''}}
*[[Cream the Rabbit]]
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'''Hip Drop''' is a techniqueperformedby [[Rouge the Bat]] and [[Cream the Rabbit]]. It first appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure2]]'' and in its remake, ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'', as one of Rouge's special move, and later reappeared in ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'' and ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'' as one of Cream's moves. When performing this technique, the user dropsherentirebodydowntotheground.
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The '''Hip Drop''' is a recurring move in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. When performing this technique, the user impacts the ground with their hips for different effects.
==Description==
==Description==
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When performing the Hip Drop, the user first jumps into mid-air, where she at the height of her jump raises both her legs up, while pointingherpelviccavity directly down. The user then dropsherentirebody directly down while raisingher legs up intheprocess,before landing on the ground,glutealregionfirst.
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When performing the Hip Drop, the user raises both their legs up while in midair, pointing their rear directly down. The user then plunges straight down bottom-first while keeping their legs up, upon which they impact the ground with significant force.
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==Game Appearances==
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==Game appearances==
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===''Sonic Adventure 2'' and ''Sonic Adventure 2: Battle''===
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===''Sonic Adventure 2''===
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The Hip Drop first appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' and its remake ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'' whereitis used by [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]. When performing Hip Drop in this game, Rouge shouts"''HipDrop''", before striking the ground. In thesegames, itisonlyperformedbyRougeas a [[RougetheBat(SonicAdventure2)|boss]] of the Herostory,andcanonlybe performed by the playerwhenplayingas Rouge in the games'two-playermode.
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The Hip Drop first appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' and its remake ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'' as one of [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]'s special attacks. When performing the Hip Drop, Rouge calls out the moves name, before striking the ground. In gameplay, using the Hip Drop triggers an earthquake throughout the area that affects the opposing opponents no matter where they are, which causes them to trip and be left dazed for a few seconds. If performed while [[climb]]ing, the opponents will be knocked off the wall. If performed while the opponents are [[Glide|gliding]] or in the middle of a jump, it will have no effect.
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The Hip Drop is first performed by Rouge during the [[Rouge (Sonic Adventure 2)|boss battle against her]] in the Hero story. Here, Rouge will begin using it after her health has been reduced to half.
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Using Hip Drop in these games triggers an earthquake throughout the area that affects the opposing opponent wherever they may be. While the opponents will not lose [[Ring]]s when affected by Hip Drop, it will cause them to trip and be left dazed for a few seconds. If Hip Drop is performed while the opponents are [[Climb|climbing]] they will be knocked off the walls, but if performed while the opponents are [[Glide|gliding]] or in the middle of a jump, it will have no effect.
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In the two-player mode,toperformHip Drop in gameplay, the player must press theAction Button after collecting 20Rings. Afterusing it, the player has to collect another 20 Rings to use Hip Drop again. In StoryMode, Rougewillbegin performing the Hip Drop after her health has been reduced to half and serves as herclose-range attack when the player isclose.
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Hip Drop can only be performed by the player by playing as Rouge in the games' two-player mode. To use it, the player must press {{B Button (Dreamcast)}}/{{B Button (GameCube)}}/{{X Button (GameCube)}} on the ground after collecting twenty [[Ring]]s. To use it again, the player has to collect another twenty Rings. In ''Sonic Adventure 2'', Chaos can perform the Hip Drop as well under the same requirements.
The Hip Drop appeared again in ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'', where it served as [[Cream the Rabbit]]'s downward [[Mid-Air Trick Actions|Mid-Air Trick Action]] and can be used to damage enemies. In the game, it is the only one of Cream's Trick Actions that can damage enemies. To perform the Hip Drop in gameplay, the player has to press {{R Button (DS)}} while pressing downward on {{Directional Pad}} after Cream has been launched into the air through [[Spring]]s, [[Ramp]]s or other gimmicks.
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In ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'', the Hip Drop is referred to as the {{Nihongo|'''Soft Bomber'''|ソフトボンバー|Sofutobonbā?}}.<ref>''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) Japaense instruction booklet, p. 15.</ref> It serves as [[Cream the Rabbit]]'s [[Stop 'n' Slam]] maneuver which allows her to stop in mid-flight and plunge straight down on any target below her. In the game, it is Cream's only [[Trick Action|Mid-Air Trick Action]] that can damage enemies.
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In gameplay, the Hip Drop is useful for reaching targets that appear below Cream just as she flies over them while allowing the player to damage enemies, break weak obstacles and certain platforms, and open [[Item Box]]es in Cream's path. In addition, the move will not cancel the momentum Cream receives from the [[Boost Mode]].
The Hip Drop reappeared in ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'' as one of [[Cream the Rabbit]]'s actions while jumping. In this game, its performance and mechanics are the same as in ''Sonic Advance 2''. In order to let Cream perform Hip Drop in gameplay, she must have [[Amy Rose]] as her partner. Should the player control Cream when playing with this pair, the player can perform the Hip Drop by pressing {{B Button (GBA)}} while pressing downward on {{Directional Pad}} during a jump.
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To perform the Hip Drop in gameplay, the player must press down on {{Directional Pad}} and the R Button at the same time after being launched into midair by gimmicks, such as the [[Spring]] or [[Ramp]].
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==Gallery==
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Hip Drop (SA3).png|Cream performing the Hip Drop in ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]''.
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[[File:Hip Drop (SA3).png|thumb|Cream performing Hip Drop in ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]''.]]
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In ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'', the move is once again referred to as the Hip Drop.<ref>''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) United States instruction booklet, p. 15.</ref> This time around, it serves both as one of Cream's regular moves and her [[Stop 'n' Slam]] maneuver. Besides those differences, it retains its traits and visual presentation from ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]''.
In this game, Cream can only use the Hip Drop when having [[Amy Rose]] as her partner. To use the regular move-version of the Hip Drop, the player must press down on {{Directional Pad}} and {{B Button (GBA)}} at the same time while in mid-jump. To use it as a Stop 'n' Slam maneuver, the player must press down on {{Directional Pad}} and the R Button at the same time after being launched into midair by gimmicks, such as the [[Spring]] and [[Ramp]].
The Hip Drop is a recurring move in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. When performing this technique, the user impacts the ground with their hips for different effects.
When performing the Hip Drop, the user raises both their legs up while in midair, pointing their rear directly down. The user then plunges straight down bottom-first while keeping their legs up, upon which they impact the ground with significant force.
Game appearances
Sonic Adventure 2
The Hip Drop first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2 and its remake Sonic Adventure 2: Battle as one of Rouge's special attacks. When performing the Hip Drop, Rouge calls out the moves name, before striking the ground. In gameplay, using the Hip Drop triggers an earthquake throughout the area that affects the opposing opponents no matter where they are, which causes them to trip and be left dazed for a few seconds. If performed while climbing, the opponents will be knocked off the wall. If performed while the opponents are gliding or in the middle of a jump, it will have no effect.
The Hip Drop is first performed by Rouge during the boss battle against her in the Hero story. Here, Rouge will begin using it after her health has been reduced to half.
Hip Drop can only be performed by the player by playing as Rouge in the games' two-player mode. To use it, the player must press // on the ground after collecting twenty Rings. To use it again, the player has to collect another twenty Rings. In Sonic Adventure 2, Chaos can perform the Hip Drop as well under the same requirements.
Sonic Advance series
Sonic Advance 2
In Sonic Advance 2, the Hip Drop is referred to as the Soft Bomber (ソフトボンバー,Sofutobonbā??).[1] It serves as Cream the Rabbit's Stop 'n' Slam maneuver which allows her to stop in mid-flight and plunge straight down on any target below her. In the game, it is Cream's only Mid-Air Trick Action that can damage enemies.
In gameplay, the Hip Drop is useful for reaching targets that appear below Cream just as she flies over them while allowing the player to damage enemies, break weak obstacles and certain platforms, and open Item Boxes in Cream's path. In addition, the move will not cancel the momentum Cream receives from the Boost Mode.
To perform the Hip Drop in gameplay, the player must press down on and the R Button at the same time after being launched into midair by gimmicks, such as the Spring or Ramp.
In Sonic Advance 3, the move is once again referred to as the Hip Drop.[2] This time around, it serves both as one of Cream's regular moves and her Stop 'n' Slam maneuver. Besides those differences, it retains its traits and visual presentation from Sonic Advance 2.
In this game, Cream can only use the Hip Drop when having Amy Rose as her partner. To use the regular move-version of the Hip Drop, the player must press down on and at the same time while in mid-jump. To use it as a Stop 'n' Slam maneuver, the player must press down on and the R Button at the same time after being launched into midair by gimmicks, such as the Spring and Ramp.
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on the ground after collecting twenty Rings. To use it again, the player has to collect another twenty Rings. In Sonic Adventure 2, Chaos can perform the Hip Drop as well under the same requirements.
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at the same time while in mid-jump. To use it as a Stop 'n' Slam maneuver, the player must press down on