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CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS
KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA
ACTION STAGE DISPLAY
Use Knuckles’special emerald radar
to locate the fragments. The radar
indicator changes from blue to red and
its tempo speeds up, the closer he is to
a fragment. Also, not all the Emerald
fragments are “visible”. Sometimes
they are buried underground or hidden
TIPS
Knuckles is one wild and powerful
spiny anteater. Although blessed with
an honest, straight-up personality, he
often lacks flexibility. With his powerful
arms, he can glide through the air to
attack and land some serious punches.
Guardian of the Master Emerald for as
long as he can remember, one
seemingly normal day his world is
shattered and his adventure begins…
To collect three of the fragments
of the Master Emerald.
ACTION STAGE GOAL
Elapsed Time
Number of Collected Rings
Remaining Lives
Emerald Radar – The color of and speed at which
these indicators flash depend on Knuckles proximity
to the Emerald fragments.
Number of Collected Emerald Fragments –
Displayed as each fragment is collected.
Rescued Animals
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For a description of the actions common to all the characters, see p.2.
KNUCKLES' UNIQUE ACTIONS
Use the Analog Thumb Pad to maneuver Knuckles during a gliding jump. Attack using the
gliding jump by hitting enemies with Knuckle’s fists. (Hitting with any other body part will
cause Knuckles to take damage.) Release the
button to cause Knuckles to drop. (It is
possible to revive the glide by pressing and holding the
button again.
GLIDING JUMP
Pressing and Holding the
Button
in Mid-jump
Knuckles will automatically begin to climb once he grasps a wall during a gliding jump. To
do this, execute a glide jump and aim him at the wall you wish to climb. After he has
grabbed the wall, use the Analog Thumb Pad to maneuver him and press the
button to
CLIMBING
Grab the Wall in Mid-gliding Jump
Press
or
to execute a punch. Execute two punches in rapid succession to have
Knuckles perform a third, more powerful “dash punch.”
PUNCH ATTACK
or
Button
HOW LEVEL UP ITEMS AFFECT KNUCKLES
SHOVEL CLAW
Position Knuckles on a grassy or dirt area and press
or
and
simultaneously. He will dig down a bit and then resurface, uncovering any
available buried items.
DIGGING
Pressing
or
and
Simultaneously
