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| − | :''This article is about the Badnik from [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]. For the Badnik from [[Sonic Generations]], see [[Mega Chopper (Sonic Generations)]].'' |
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{{Infobox character |
{{Infobox character |
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|title = Mega Chopper |
|title = Mega Chopper |
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|image = Mega-chopper.png |
|image = Mega-chopper.png |
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| + | |caption = The Mega Chopper |
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|first = ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' |
|first = ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' |
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|games = |
|games = |
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]'' |
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]'' |
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*''[[Sonic Mania]]'' |
*''[[Sonic Mania]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Sonic Mania Plus]]'' |
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|media = |
|media = |
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|species = Robot |
|species = Robot |
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|creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
|creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
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|alignment = Evil |
|alignment = Evil |
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| − | |affiliation = |
+ | |affiliation = |
| + | *[[Eggman Empire]] |
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| + | **[[Badnik]] |
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|skills = |
|skills = |
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*Enhanced bite |
*Enhanced bite |
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*[[Ring]] leeching |
*[[Ring]] leeching |
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| − | '''Mega Chopper''',<ref name="S3">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' ([[Sega Genesis]]) United States instruction |
+ | '''Mega Chopper''',<ref name="S3">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' ([[Sega Genesis]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 22.</ref> later known in Japan as {{Nihongo|'''Kapu-kapu'''|カプカプ|kapukapu}},<ref>[http://www.theghz.com/sonic/son3/son3.html Japanese titled enemies of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' listed on the GHZ.]</ref> is an enemy in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is a mass-produced, piranha-based [[Badnik]] model created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]]. |
==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles''=== |
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles''=== |
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[[File:Megachopper-spr.png|left]] |
[[File:Megachopper-spr.png|left]] |
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| − | 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, |
+ | 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 [[Ring]]s 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 the Echidna|Knuckles]] is on a wall and a Mega Chopper latches onto him, he will not be able to [[Climbing|climb]] the wall or jump off. |
| − | To throw off the Mega Chopper, one must quickly |
+ | To throw off the Mega Chopper, one must quickly press left and right on {{Directional Pad}}. Alternatively, the player can force the playable character into a Spin Attack by entering [[Winding Tunnel|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 by having [[Invincible|Invincibility]]. |
===''Sonic Mania''=== |
===''Sonic Mania''=== |
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[[File:MegaChopper Mania.png|left]] |
[[File:MegaChopper Mania.png|left]] |
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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 |
+ | In ''[[Sonic Mania]]'', and its expansion ''[[Sonic Mania Plus]]'', the Mega Choppers appear as enemies. In terms of design, they look exactly like they did in their debut. In these games, they only appear in the underwater sections of [[Hydrocity Zone (Sonic Mania)|Hydrocity Zone]]. |
| − | In gameplay, the Mega Choppers behave just like in their debut |
+ | In gameplay, the Mega Choppers behave just like in their debut game: they latch onto the playable characters and 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== |
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**It is also much smaller than either of these two [[Badnik]]s, despite having "mega" in its name. |
**It is also much smaller than either of these two [[Badnik]]s, despite having "mega" in its name. |
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*The Mega Chomper's Japanese name is identical to the Kapu Kapu from ''Chu Chu Rocket'', another [[Sega]] series. |
*The Mega Chomper's Japanese name is identical to the Kapu Kapu from ''Chu Chu Rocket'', another [[Sega]] series. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | MegaChomperSonic3.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' |
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| + | SMHYDROCITY1-8.png|''[[Sonic Mania]]'' |
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| + | </gallery> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 19:28, 1 July 2019
Mega Chopper,[1] later known in Japan as Kapu-kapu (カプカプ kapukapu?),[2] is an enemy 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 by having Invincibility.
Sonic Mania
In Sonic Mania, and its expansion Sonic Mania Plus, the Mega Choppers appear as enemies. In terms of design, they look exactly like they did in their debut. In these games, 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 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 booklet, pg. 22.
- ↑ Japanese titled enemies of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 listed on the GHZ.
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