This article contains information on the manuals that were included with copies of Sonic Blast.
English[]
The English story prologue found in the original North American and European manuals:
- Dr. Robotnik's Latest Scheme
- A mysterious island has surfaced near Sonic's home — an island with a revoltingly familiar shape. The bald dome and walrus shape moustache are a total giveaway: Robotnik has built another floating platform to carry on with his plan to rule the world!
- Sonic the Hedgehog and Knuckles the Echidna decide there's only one thing to do: get to the platform, break inside, and do some serious property damage. Unfortunately, that is precisely what that eggheaded villain is counting on. Robotnik has laid a series of traps he thinks are infallible. His plan is all too familiar: get rid of his nemesis Sonic for good, and once that's done, collect the Chaos Emeralds in order to gain the power he needs to take over the world.
- Travel with Sonic the Hedgehog or Knuckles the Echidna through a maze of traps, evil robots and fearsome scenery, and prove to Dr. Robotnik that there's no trap made that a determined Sonic or Knuckles can't overcome!
Japanese[]
The Japanese story prologue found in the original Japanese manuals:
- South Island, a peaceful island that is protected by the mysterious power of the "Chaos Emerald".
- Sonic the Hedgehog, the hero who protected the Chaos Emerald from the evil genius scientist Dr. Eggman, was resting on a palm tree hammock and enjoying a nap that day. However...
- A dazzling light suddenly illuminated Sonic.
- The glare was so strong that woke Sonic up to find that the Chaos Emerald he had in his hand was spinning violently, shining like never before.
- "What the? What's happening?!"
- In front of Sonic's eyes, the Chaos Emerald was shining stronger and more intensely until it finally shattered with a high-pitched sound into five shards that flew away in the distance.
- Then, a familiar voice could be heard from above a shocked Sonic.
- "Da ha ha ha!! What an unexpected opportunity!! Da ha ha ha!!"
- Yep, that was Dr. Eggman's awful voice.
- "You're Eggman!! Haven't you had enough?!"
- Eggman ignored Sonic's words and continued to speak in a goofy voice.
- "Da ha ha!! Sonic, when the beam that was aimed at you hit the Chaos Emerald, I was wondering what was about to happen, but this is an unexpected surprise!!"
- Eggman was glaring at Sonic.
- "I, the great genius scientist, Dr. Eggman, am going to build a great fortress on this island now that the Chaos Emerald is gone!! Its name will be the Silver Castle!!"
- "Don't worry, I'll find the Chaos Emerald after the fortress is completed!! Da ha ha ha!!"
- Eggman is in a good mood, thinking he has defeated Sonic.
- However, at the same time, another voice echoes from behind a nearby tree.
- "I can't keep quiet when I hear of the Chaos Emeralds!!"
- And what appeared from behind the tree was Knuckles, who overheard the situation.
- Sonic and Knuckles tell Dr. Eggman.
- "We'll crush your ambitions!!"
Zone descriptions[]
Zone | Description |
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Green Hill Zone |
A hill Zone surrounded by the rich ocean and greenery of South Island. As the first Zone, it is relatively easy to clear, so collect more and more Rings as you proceed. If you find a hidden Switch somewhere, something good might happen... |
Yellow Desert Zone |
A large, wide desert Zone where everything is first covered. It is much more difficult than Green Hill Zone, with quicksand and thorn traps where the ground moves, so proceed with caution. In Act 2, the stage is set in an ancient ruin buried in the sand. |
Red Volcano Zone |
A cave Zone where scorching lava flows. The design in the cave is all about narrow spaces, so be careful when crossing over lava. The Elevators can be moved by jumping over them and spinning with the Dash, and the pumps by jumping. |
Blue Marine Zone |
An underwater Zone with many pipes intricate like a maze. If you stay underwater for a long time, you'll drown, so don't forget to breathe. Watch out for water currents that move the character away. |
Silver Castle Zone |
The last Zone is a mechanical fortress built by Dr. Eggman. Riding in the red Warp Zones inside the castle will warp you somewhere else, so check the warp routes and aim for the final encounter with Dr. Eggman. |
Playable characters | Sonic · Knuckles | |
Non-playable characters | Eggman | |
Zones | Green Hill Zone · Yellow Desert Zone · Red Volcano Zone · Blue Marine Zone · Silver Castle Zone · Special Stages | |
Enemies | Aquis · Batbot · Buzzer · Coconuts · Crabmeat · Egg Pogo · Egg Saucer · Egg Sentry · Gohla · Masher · Octopus · Rexon · Sandoom | |
Bosses | Green Hill Zone boss · Yellow Desert Zone boss · Red Volcano Zone boss · Blue Marine Zone boss · Silver Castle Zone boss · Final boss | |
Moves/techniques | Climb · Crouch · Glide · Double Jump · Spin Attack · Spin Dash · Spin Jump | |
Gimmicks and obstacles | Bumper · Dash Panel · Goal Plate · High-speed warp tube · Quicksand · Spikes · Spring · Switch · Transport · Sewer Warp | |
Items | Air bubble · Chaos Emerald · Emerald Shard · Giant Ring · Ring · Item Box (1-Up, Eggman Mark, Invincible, Marker, Power Sneakers, Random, Shield, Super Ring) | |
Other | Continue · Life · Loop · Round Select · South Island · Water |