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In ''[[Sonic Mania]]'', the Mega Choppers appear as enemies. In terms of design, they look exactly like they did in their debut. In this game, they only appear in the underwater sections of [[Hydrocity Zone (Sonic Mania)|Hydrocity Zone]]. |
In ''[[Sonic Mania]]'', the Mega Choppers appear as enemies. In terms of design, they look exactly like they did in their debut. In this game, they only appear in the underwater sections of [[Hydrocity Zone (Sonic Mania)|Hydrocity Zone]]. |
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+ | In gameplay, the Mega Choppers behave just like in their debut game: they latch onto the playable characters and will drain them of their [[Ring]]s until the characters either die or shake them off. Also, upon destroying a Mega Chopper, it will release an [[Animals|Animal]]. |
==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
Revision as of 12:17, 23 September 2017
- This article is about the Badnik from Sonic the Hedgehog 3. For the Badnik from Sonic Generations, see Mega Chopper (Sonic Generations).
Mega Chopper,[1] later known in Japan as Kapu-kapu (カプカプ kapukapu?),[2] is a recurring enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, piranha-based Badnik model created by Dr. Robotnik.
Appearance
Despite the name, Mega Choppers are actually small red-colored, fish-based Badniks with sharp teeth and silver caudal fins.
Game appearances
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles
In Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and its lock-on continuation Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, Mega Choppers can be found swimming around or leaping up from below the floor in Hydrocity Zone. Unlike most Badniks, a Mega Chomper does not damage the player directly; instead, it latches onto the playable characters when they get close and drains them of their Rings at a steady rate until they are gone, resulting in death. In addition, as long as the Mega Chopper is attached, the character's speed is reduced and they will be unable to use the Spin Jump, Spin Attack and Spin Dash; additionally, if Knuckles is on a wall and a Mega Chopper latches onto him, he will not be able to climb the wall or jump off.
To throw off the Mega Chopper, one must quickly press left and right on . Alternatively, the player can force the playable character into a Spin Attack by entering winding tubes (in Act 1) or the turquoise half-pipe slides (in Act 2). One can also let themselves get damaged so the Mega Chopper will fall off. Otherwise, Mega Chopper can be defeated using the Spin Jump or Spin Attack before getting bitten or having Invincibility.
Sonic Mania
In Sonic Mania, the Mega Choppers appear as enemies. In terms of design, they look exactly like they did in their debut. In this game, they only appear in the underwater sections of Hydrocity Zone.
In gameplay, the Mega Choppers behave just like in their debut game: they latch onto the playable characters and will drain them of their Rings until the characters either die or shake them off. Also, upon destroying a Mega Chopper, it will release an Animal.
Trivia
- Although its name would suggest it is related to the Chopper from the original Sonic the Hedgehog, it is more similar to the Chop Chop from Aquatic Ruin Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
- It is also much smaller than either of these two Badniks, despite having "mega" in its name.
- The Mega Chomper's Japanese name is identical to the Kapu Kapu from Chu Chu Rocket, another Sega series.
Gallery
References
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega Genesis) United States instruction manual pg. 22
- ↑ Japanese titled enemies of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 listed on the GHZ.
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