- For other uses, see Pata-Bata (disambiguation).
The Pata-Bata[1] (Patabata lit. "Pata-Bata"?), also known as the Robot Butterfly,[2]|パタバタ[3] is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, butterfly-based Badnik model created by Dr. Eggman.
Appearance
The Pata-Batas are based on butterflies. They have pink metallic bodies with wide eyes, yellow feelers and proboscis. They also have round yellow wings, which are either clear or have holes in them in certain cases.
Game appearances
Sonic the Hedgehog CD
In their debut game in Sonic the Hedgehog CD, this Badnik appears as an enemy, and is referred to as the Pata-Bata[1] (パタバタ[3] Patabata?, lit. "Pata-Bata") and Robot Butterfly.[2] In this game, the player encounters them in Palmtree Panic.
In gameplay, Pata-Batas fly around within their designated areas in a zigzag pattern, and will damage an unprotected playable character by flying into them. As such, it is best to careful not to hit them on the way up from a Spring, which is when the playable character is vulnerable. Other than that, they possess no means of attacking the playable character with.
Pata-Batas are seen broken down due to age in the Bad Future of Palmtree Panic or sometimes in the present. Damage to them in their degraded state include holes in their wings which affects their stability and causes them to fly slower. Regardless, they can be defeated by a single Spin Jump. Also, like every Badnik in the game, they are powered by Little Planet flower seeds which will pop out of them when they are defeated.
Sonic Lost World
In the Wii U version and PC version of Sonic Lost World, the Pata-Batas are redesigned with blue wings and orange highlights, two holes in each wing, and a silver metallic body with a visible abdomen. They can be found in Desert Ruins Zone 2. At certain points in the Zone, during which Sonic skydives, he must avoid multiple groups of six of these butterfly Badniks flying in circles, as they inflict damage upon touch. In addition, because Sonic is skydiving, he is unable to attack and therefore must avoid these Badniks instead of attempting to destroy them.
Sonic Runners Adventure
In Sonic Runners Adventure, the Pata-Batas appear as enemies. In this game, they retain their design from Sonic the Hedgehog CD with the holes in their wings, though this does not affect their flight speed. The player encounters them in Green Hill.
In gameplay, the Pata-Batas fly in one stationary position each. They usually position themselves in front of Dash Rings, which makes them easier to destroy. Also, upon their destruction, they release an Animal.
Powers and abilities
Thanks to their wings, the Pata-Batas are capable of flight.
In other media
Books and comics
Sonic the Hedgehog (Shogakukan)
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Sonic the Comic
The Pata-Bata in Sonic the Comic.
In the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions, the Pata-Batas are a part of Dr. Robotnik's Badnik army, although they only made a few appearances during the comic's run. Stationed in the Palmtree Panic Zone, the Pata-Batas got relocated to the Green Hill Zone, where they began destroying the local inferior Badniks until the Seven Badniks brought them under control.
Trivia
- Interestingly, this Badnik shares its Japanese name, Pata-Bata, with another Badnik, Hoverby Mk II. The Hoverby Mk II are likely related upgraded models, due to their similar features.
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Artwork
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Miscellaneous
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Flynn, Ian; Sega (8 December 2021). "Sonic CD". Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia. Dark Horse Books. p. 34. ISBN 978-1506719276.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Robot Butterfly flutters up and down through the air spying on enemies. - Sonic the Hedgehog CD PC port help file.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Sega Mega-CD) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 30.
| Playable characters | Sonic | Tails | Knuckles | Shadow | Rouge | Omega | Espio | Charmy | Vector | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-playable characters | Animals (Cucky, Flicky, Pecky, Picky, Pocky, Ricky, Rocky) | Dr. Eggman | |
| Stages | Green Hill | Desert Ruins | Lava Mountain | Sky Sanctuary | Bonus level | |
| Enemies | Balkiry | Buzz Bomber | Caterkiller | Crabmeat | Moto Bug | Nebula | Pata-Bata | Snail Blaster | Spinner | |
| Bosses | Iron Ball Eggmobile | |
| Moves/Techniques | Grinding | Spin Dash | Spin Jump | |
| Gimmicks and obstacles | Cannon | Dash Ring | Goal Plate | Grind Rail | Iron ball | Jump Panel | Jump Spring | Rainbow Ring | Spikes | Star Post | |
| Items | Buddy | Invincible | Item Box (Bonus item) | Magnet | Ring | Springs | Super Ring | Time Freeze | |
| Other | Banking | Chaotix Type | Corkscrew | Dark Type | Death Egg | Extractor | Fly Type | Health Gauge | Hero Type | Loop | Mind Control Ray | Power Type | South Island | Speed Type | |
