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{{Nihongo|'''Pirates' Island'''|パイレーツアイランド|Pairētsu Airando}} is the seventh [[stage]] of ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''. It is located in an ancient city from a long-lost civilization north of [[Sky Babylon]] in [[Blaze's world]] which was taken over by [[Captain Whisker]] and his band of pirates. [[Black Material]] can be earned by completing this stage's Acts. |
{{Nihongo|'''Pirates' Island'''|パイレーツアイランド|Pairētsu Airando}} is the seventh [[stage]] of ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''. It is located in an ancient city from a long-lost civilization north of [[Sky Babylon]] in [[Blaze's world]] which was taken over by [[Captain Whisker]] and his band of pirates. [[Black Material]] can be earned by completing this stage's Acts. |
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[[File:Pirates'_Island_door.png|thumb|left|200px|Pirates' Island's entrance.]] |
[[File:Pirates'_Island_door.png|thumb|left|200px|Pirates' Island's entrance.]] |
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Pirates' Island takes place within a large undersea cave housing an entire city. The entrance is through a near-impenetrable door which can only be open once the bits on the middle of the door are aligned properly.<ref>Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). Sonic Rush Adventure. Nintendo DS. Sega. Level/area: Pirates' Island. "'''Captain Whisker''': Whisker: Indeed! Arr, and ye'll not be gettin' in through this here door, neither, ye troublemakers! It be far too strong to just blow down with any of your crafty little weapons! / '''Tails''': He's right. If the door can withstand the water pressure at this depth, then..."</ref> |
Pirates' Island takes place within a large undersea cave housing an entire city. The entrance is through a near-impenetrable door which can only be open once the bits on the middle of the door are aligned properly.<ref>Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). Sonic Rush Adventure. Nintendo DS. Sega. Level/area: Pirates' Island. "'''Captain Whisker''': Whisker: Indeed! Arr, and ye'll not be gettin' in through this here door, neither, ye troublemakers! It be far too strong to just blow down with any of your crafty little weapons! / '''Tails''': He's right. If the door can withstand the water pressure at this depth, then..."</ref> |
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Pirates' Island was eventually found by [[Captain Whisker]] and his pirate crew with the aid of [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]] and [[Doctor Eggman Nega|Eggman Nega]]. Establishing their hideout here, the pirates filled the ruins with weaponry and remodeled the archeologically-valuable relics. |
Pirates' Island was eventually found by [[Captain Whisker]] and his pirate crew with the aid of [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]] and [[Doctor Eggman Nega|Eggman Nega]]. Establishing their hideout here, the pirates filled the ruins with weaponry and remodeled the archeologically-valuable relics. |
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| − | Having found the stone markers, [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], [[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] came to Pirates' Island to take down Whisker for good. Unlocking the entrance, the trio traversed the ruins to find Whisker, who gave them a rather bellicose introduction upon finding him. Wasting no time, Blaze demanded that Whisker returned the [[Jeweled Scepter]]. Instead, Whisker challenged Sonic and Blaze to combat, along with the newly-arrived [[Johnny]]. |
+ | Having found the stone markers, [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], [[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] came to Pirates' Island to take down Whisker for good. Unlocking the entrance, the trio traversed the ruins to find Whisker, who gave them a rather bellicose introduction upon finding him. Wasting no time, Blaze demanded that Whisker returned the [[Jeweled Scepter]]. Instead, Whisker challenged Sonic and Blaze to combat, along with the newly-arrived [[Johnny]]. |
Upon the pirates' defeat, Johnny left Whisker behind to escape. As Blaze again demanded the Jeweled Scepter, Whisker remained oddly reluctant, fearing his master's wrath if he lost the scepter. Fortunately for Whisker, [[Mini & Mum]] provided him with an escape route, and Whisker left Sonic and co. behind in the ruins. To everyone's surprise however, [[Marine the Raccoon|Marine]] arrived, having seemingly followed her friends, and chased after Whisker, prompting Sonic and co. to follow Marine to [[Big Swell]]. |
Upon the pirates' defeat, Johnny left Whisker behind to escape. As Blaze again demanded the Jeweled Scepter, Whisker remained oddly reluctant, fearing his master's wrath if he lost the scepter. Fortunately for Whisker, [[Mini & Mum]] provided him with an escape route, and Whisker left Sonic and co. behind in the ruins. To everyone's surprise however, [[Marine the Raccoon|Marine]] arrived, having seemingly followed her friends, and chased after Whisker, prompting Sonic and co. to follow Marine to [[Big Swell]]. |
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Other gimmicks include large anchors. If the characters get caught underneath them when they fall, they will be [[Crusher|crushed]]. However, there are flat platforms on the bottom of the anchors which can be ridden as the anchor retracts. Anchors fall and retract at various speeds, and some only fall as the characters approach. There are also small rectangular-shaped [[fountain]]s, generally near the water's surface. |
Other gimmicks include large anchors. If the characters get caught underneath them when they fall, they will be [[Crusher|crushed]]. However, there are flat platforms on the bottom of the anchors which can be ridden as the anchor retracts. Anchors fall and retract at various speeds, and some only fall as the characters approach. There are also small rectangular-shaped [[fountain]]s, generally near the water's surface. |
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+ | Pirates' Island has a few underwater sections, though they have no [[Air Bubble]]s. In these waters dwell stationary dolphins. As soon as the characters grab onto their tails, they will swim forward, carrying the player with them. Control the dolphins using {{Directional Pad}}; Up and Down will make the dolphin surface and dive, respectively, while Left and Right makes the dolphin swim slower or faster. Aim to navigate the dolphin through blue hoops but avoid running into walls or the character will get knocked off. They will accumulate [[Trick Action]] combos. When the characters make it through a gold hoop (or miss it), the dolphin will release the character above the water's surface, during which Trick Actions can be performed. To manually get off a dolphin, press {{A Button (Wii/DS)}}/{{B Button (DS)}}. |
Unique obstacles found in Pirates' Island are timed gates. If the player passes them before their timer reaches a certain amount (indicated by the numbers above the gate), the player can reach a shortcut with beneficial Power-Ups. Take too long, and an impenetrable column of water appear from under the gate. |
Unique obstacles found in Pirates' Island are timed gates. If the player passes them before their timer reaches a certain amount (indicated by the numbers above the gate), the player can reach a shortcut with beneficial Power-Ups. Take too long, and an impenetrable column of water appear from under the gate. |
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The bosses of Pirates' Island are '''Captain Whisker''' and '''Johnny''', two robot pirates in service to [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]] and [[Doctor Eggman Nega|Eggman Nega]]. They can be fought after clearing Pirates' Island Act 2. |
The bosses of Pirates' Island are '''Captain Whisker''' and '''Johnny''', two robot pirates in service to [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]] and [[Doctor Eggman Nega|Eggman Nega]]. They can be fought after clearing Pirates' Island Act 2. |
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| − | This is a somewhat unique boss in the ''Sonic'' series as the player faces two opponents at the same time. In battle, Whisker |
+ | This is a somewhat unique boss in the ''Sonic'' series as the player faces two opponents at the same time. In battle, Whisker breathes fire, launches his fists and creates shockwaves by stomping, while Johnny fires himself as a projectile. The duo also has a co-op attack where Whisker throws Johnny as a faster, ricocheting projectile. In addition, sweeping saw blades will start appearing around the arena as the battle progresses. To defeat the duo, keep hitting them until the health of each character is depleted. |
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Revision as of 19:01, 27 January 2019
- For the location in the Archie Comics, see Pirate Island.
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Pirates' Island (パイレーツアイランド Pairētsu Airando?) is the seventh stage of Sonic Rush Adventure. It is located in an ancient city from a long-lost civilization north of Sky Babylon in Blaze's world which was taken over by Captain Whisker and his band of pirates. Black Material can be earned by completing this stage's Acts.
Description
Pirates' Island's entrance.
Pirates' Island takes place within a large undersea cave housing an entire city. The entrance is through a near-impenetrable door which can only be open once the bits on the middle of the door are aligned properly.[1]
The ancient city is in remarkably good condition. It has various, though often tall, Venetian Gothic buildings and surprisingly deep water canals instead of streets with bridges across them. Due to the pirates' remodeling however, there are also cannons on the buildings, menacing iron gates, and skull and crossbones symbols here and there.
Story
According to legend, Pirates' Island was once a continent floating in the sky which was inhabited by a long-lost civilization. One day, however, it fell from the sky and crashed into the ocean, becoming an island. Abandoning their former home to live on the surface, the civilization left behind three stone markers showing how unlock the underwater entrance to their homeland in hopes that their descendants could one day return to the sky with Pirates' Island.[2][3]
Pirates' Island was eventually found by Captain Whisker and his pirate crew with the aid of Eggman and Eggman Nega. Establishing their hideout here, the pirates filled the ruins with weaponry and remodeled the archeologically-valuable relics.
Having found the stone markers, Sonic, Blaze and Tails came to Pirates' Island to take down Whisker for good. Unlocking the entrance, the trio traversed the ruins to find Whisker, who gave them a rather bellicose introduction upon finding him. Wasting no time, Blaze demanded that Whisker returned the Jeweled Scepter. Instead, Whisker challenged Sonic and Blaze to combat, along with the newly-arrived Johnny.
Upon the pirates' defeat, Johnny left Whisker behind to escape. As Blaze again demanded the Jeweled Scepter, Whisker remained oddly reluctant, fearing his master's wrath if he lost the scepter. Fortunately for Whisker, Mini & Mum provided him with an escape route, and Whisker left Sonic and co. behind in the ruins. To everyone's surprise however, Marine arrived, having seemingly followed her friends, and chased after Whisker, prompting Sonic and co. to follow Marine to Big Swell.
Gameplay
A puzzle lock for the doors beneath Pirates' Island.
Large sections of Pirates' Island are designed to punish the player who recklessly speeds about. Unique to this stage, the player must solve a door puzzle when entering Pirates' Island in the game's story for the first time. Here, the player must rotate the three symbols with the Nintendo DS stylus so they match the ones shown on the screen.
Being the final "regular" stage of the game, Pirates' Island features a large number of gimmicks. First, there are trebuchets that, when approached, will launch the characters towards the sky, usually into a breakable wall. If the rock from the trebuchet fails to leave an opening, the characters will break through without a noticeable decrease in speed. While in the air due to the trebuchets, Trick Actions can be performed. Then, there are high-pressure water cannons that the characters will alternatively turn upwards at an angle and horizontally upon arriving at them. Pressing 
makes them shoot a stream of water that can be used as a Grind Rail (and destroy any enemies in the way). However, these streams will eventually cease and can lead into spikes if misaimed.
Other gimmicks include large anchors. If the characters get caught underneath them when they fall, they will be crushed. However, there are flat platforms on the bottom of the anchors which can be ridden as the anchor retracts. Anchors fall and retract at various speeds, and some only fall as the characters approach. There are also small rectangular-shaped fountains, generally near the water's surface.
Pirates' Island has a few underwater sections, though they have no Air Bubbles. In these waters dwell stationary dolphins. As soon as the characters grab onto their tails, they will swim forward, carrying the player with them. Control the dolphins using 
; Up and Down will make the dolphin surface and dive, respectively, while Left and Right makes the dolphin swim slower or faster. Aim to navigate the dolphin through blue hoops but avoid running into walls or the character will get knocked off. They will accumulate Trick Action combos. When the characters make it through a gold hoop (or miss it), the dolphin will release the character above the water's surface, during which Trick Actions can be performed. To manually get off a dolphin, press /
.
Unique obstacles found in Pirates' Island are timed gates. If the player passes them before their timer reaches a certain amount (indicated by the numbers above the gate), the player can reach a shortcut with beneficial Power-Ups. Take too long, and an impenetrable column of water appear from under the gate.
Boss
The bosses of Pirates' Island are Captain Whisker and Johnny, two robot pirates in service to Eggman and Eggman Nega. They can be fought after clearing Pirates' Island Act 2.
This is a somewhat unique boss in the Sonic series as the player faces two opponents at the same time. In battle, Whisker breathes fire, launches his fists and creates shockwaves by stomping, while Johnny fires himself as a projectile. The duo also has a co-op attack where Whisker throws Johnny as a faster, ricocheting projectile. In addition, sweeping saw blades will start appearing around the arena as the battle progresses. To defeat the duo, keep hitting them until the health of each character is depleted.
Trivia
- Pirates' Island is seemingly inspired by Venice, a real-life Italian city where there are buildings with canals, instead of streets.
Gallery
Artwork
Music
| Name | Artist | Length | Music Track |
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| Pirates' Island (Act1&2 Mix) | Tomoya Ohtani | 3:06 |
Videos
Sonic
Blaze
References
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). Sonic Rush Adventure. Nintendo DS. Sega. Level/area: Pirates' Island. "Captain Whisker: Whisker: Indeed! Arr, and ye'll not be gettin' in through this here door, neither, ye troublemakers! It be far too strong to just blow down with any of your crafty little weapons! / Tails: He's right. If the door can withstand the water pressure at this depth, then..."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). Sonic Rush Adventure. Nintendo DS. Sega. Level/area: Sky Babylon. "Blaze the Cat: Yes. The ancient texts speak of an old civilization. That civilization existed on a continent that floated in the sky, just like Sky Babylon... But one day, it fell from the sky and crashed into the ocean and became an island."
- ↑ Sonic Team, Dimps (September 14, 2007). Sonic Rush Adventure. Nintendo DS. Sega. "Blaze the Cat: After the floating continent fell to earth, the people had to live down here among us. But they longed one day to return to the sky, so they left keys to point the way. So that, one day, their descendants might regain what they had lost."