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The spiked bar[1] is an obstacle that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a variant of the more common Spikes, being a metal rod covered in harmful spikes held up by metal vertical posts.

Description[]

Spiked bars consist of a metal rod of spikes held by two vertical posts. The placement of the spikes vary from above and below the spikes to to diagonally of four directions, but usually hard to the touch.

In gameplay, when a playable character physically touches the spiked rod of the game, they will receive damage. As such, they usually serve as obstacles that are placed along the player's way. The supports however re harmless to the touch. The spike rod can move up and down and will try to determine and obstruct the players path. However the spike rod moves at a certain pace and can be voided in various ways.

Game appearances[]

Sonic Adventure[]

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A pair of spiked bars, from Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut.

In Sonic Adventure and its enhanced port Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, spiked bars debut in Emerald Coast. In these games, they have vertical spikes and move up and down to prevent Sonic from passing through them.

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)[]

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Varients of spiked bars in Wave Ocean, from Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).

In Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), spiked bars return and can be found along Wave Ocean.

Variants of the spiked bars can be found in Blaze's Action Stages where they are larger and have additional spike rods. However given these spike rods are fixed and do not move, meaning they can be passed through if the spikes are avoided.

References[]

  1. Black, Fletcher (14 November 2006). "Wave Ocean • Section 1". Sonic the Hedgehog: Official Game Guide. Prima Games. pp. 64. ISBN 978-0761555100.

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