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It launches projectiles at the most inopportune times


— Description, Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia

The Spiny[1] (ランダー[2] Randā?, lit. "Lander") is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, urchin-based[3] Badnik created by Dr. Eggman which attacks intruders with energy blasts.

Appearance[]

Spiny

A Spiny from the West Side Island incident, from Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

The Spinies are modeled after sea urchins. They scuttle about using five grippers located on their underside. Their body is very small, with two photo-receptors jammed close together near a red spout at the top of their bodies. Around this spout prong out several triangular metal flaps which can unfold like a flower blooming. The standard Spiny is mainly gray in color, with a bit of red mixed in, especially around the spout region.

The original Spiny model had two cartoonish eyes with yellow sclera. From the Wisp incident onward, they received menacing, black eyes with cyan sclera. On at least one occasion, the Spinies were also known to feature a lavender-colored paint work instead of the usual red.

Game appearances[]

Sonic the Hedgehog 2[]

Spiny sprite

The first appearance of the Spiny was in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, where it served as an enemy. In this game, the player encounters them in Chemical Plant Zone. Here, they either appear alone or in pairs. They can also be found on the ground or on the walls where they move back and forth.

In gameplay, Spiny Badniks slowly crawl around their domain, waiting for enemies to approach. When a target is sighted, they will stop for second and unfold their flaps, before shooting out a damage-inducing projectile. If a Spiny fires a projectile while sticking to walls, the projectile will fall faster. To destroy or avoid a Spiny, the player must time their jumps just right. Otherwise, the player can destroy these Badniks using any basic attack. Upon their destruction, they release an Animal.

Sonic Colors[]

In the Wii version of Sonic Colors, and the remaster Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Spiny Badniks received a slight redesign. In this game, they are enemies that can be found in Starlight Carnival and Asteroid Coaster. In gameplay, they normally move along walls. Also, like in their previous appearances, the Spiny Badniks attack by shooting projectiles, although these projectiles pop out and move much slower than in past games. While these Badniks cannot be Homing Attacked, they can still be destroyed by jumping into them.

Sonic Generations[]

In the console/PC version of Sonic Generations, Spiny Badniks from somewhere across spacetime appear as enemies in both Acts of Chemical Plant. In this game, they retain their appearance from Sonic Colors.

In gameplay, they possess the same attack patterns from previous installments. Unlike in Sonic Colors though, they can be destroyed normally. While the Spiny Badniks demonstrate their typical attack patters of firing a single energy projectile in Chemical Plant Act 1, they also appear in the open 3D areas in Chemical Plant Act 2 where they can easily be destroyed with the Boost.

When Modern Sonic attacks Spiny Badniks with the Boost or Homing Attack in Chemical Plant Act 2, they will display a sad look on their faces one second before getting destroyed.

Sonic Mania[]

SMSpiny

In Sonic Mania, and its expansion Sonic Mania Plus, the Spiny Badniks appear as enemies. As far as designs go, they look virtually identical to how they were presented in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. In these games, they only appear in Chemical Plant Zone.

In gameplay, the Spiny Badniks slowly crawl along the ground or wall and periodically spout projectiles, just like in their debut game. Also, whenever a Spiny is destroyed, it releases an Animal and grants the player 100 points.

Sonic Frontiers[]

Spiny's last moments in Frontiers

Spiny being defeated in 1-5, from Sonic Frontiers

In Sonic Frontiers, Spiny appears as one of enemies exclusive to the Cyber Space stages. In this game, they retain their appearance from Sonic Colors. They are present in stages 1-5, 2-2, 3-7 and 4-6, moving back and forth in linear pattern either singular or in groups. Spiny fires a single, slowly moving projectile in 2.5D stages when the player is approaching towards them, while in 3D stages the amount of projectiles varies between three to five based on the stage. Spiny is easily defeated by using one of Sonic's basic moves such as Spin Jump or Homing Attack. Being digital replicas of Badniks in Cyber Space, Spiny is disintegrated into the air in tiny digital pieces after its defeat without containing Animal inside them.

Other game appearances[]

Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure[]

Spiny Pocket Adventure

In Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure, Spiny Badniks have a slightly different appearance, being colored pink and white. In this game, they are presented at the only enemies in Secret Plant Zone. Despite their appearance, these badniks have the same attack patterns as in their first appearance. Upon their destruction, they release an Animal.

Sonic the Hedgehog (Didj)[]

Personality[]

In Sonic Generations and Sonic Frontiers, Spinies will display a sad look on their faces one second before getting destroyed by either the Boost or Homing Attack.

Powers and abilities[]

Spinies are capable of shooting arcing energy projectiles and/or bombs from the top of their heads and can crawl on surfaces using their grippers. These grippers are so strong that they can stick to any surface, walls and ceilings included, without hampering their speed or attack.

In other media[]

Sonic the Comic[]

Spiny the Comic

A Spiny, from Sonic the Comic #37. Art by Roberto Corona.

Main article: Spiny (Sonic the Comic)

In the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions, the Spinies are Badniks created by Dr. Ivo Robotnik. In this media, a single Spiny was found and destroyed by Tails and the Flock while traveling through the Chemical Plant Zone.

Trivia[]

  • The Spiny's Japanese name, "Lander," is romanized from randā, meaning "sloth."

References[]

  1. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Mega Drive) United States instruction booklet, p. 12.
  2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction booklet, p. 46.
  3. Flynn, Ian; Sega (8 December 2021). "Sonic Colors". Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia. Dark Horse Books. p. 234. ISBN 978-1506719276. "Spiny - Laser-launching urchin."
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