Sonic: Third Strike
Sega’sSonic Frontierssees the spiny hero utilizing a combat style unlike before — No longer content with a handy forward flip, The Blue Blur is now all about the punch-and-kick action of his fighting game brethren. In fact, Sonic is even equipped with a Parry mechanic, able to deflect many attacks and leave his enemy open for a split-second whuppin’
TheSonic Frontiersparry mechanic works similarly to that of most fighting games and Soulslikes. Essentially Sonic can absorb incoming strikes and projectiles, leaving the opponent in a stunned state and allowing the spiky boi to dish out a kicking of his own. This tactic works against most enemies inSonic Frontiers, (including boss characters), and as such is a vital part of the hedgehog’s repertoire.
To perform a parry inSonic Frontiers, simply press the front shoulder buttons together, so that’s
L1 + R1 — PlayStationLB + RB — XboxL + R — Nintendo SwitchQ + E — PC
Now, if you haven’t spent the past 20 years playingStreet Fighter III: Third Strike, fret not. The parry inSonic Frontiersis not frame-perfect, offering complete leeway on when the parry window is open, much like the Flawless Block mechanic inGuilty Gear Strive. However, for full benefit and style points, you might wanna slap the buttons nigh-on impact, in order to keep Sonic’s movement flowing — especially against some of the tougher boss battles.
Once you have the parry timing down, you should find that you can turn almost any beatdown in Sonic’s favor. I mean, it’s hardly EVO Moment #37, but you’ll probably impress Amy Rose/Knuckles/your chosen love interest. And, ultimately, that’s what matters.
Sonic Frontiersis available now on PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms.
