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 |_   _|| |_| ||  ___| |  ___|| | /  __| | |_| ||_   _||  ___||  __ \/ ___/
   | |  |  _  ||  __|  |  __| | | | |_ \ |  _  |  | |  |  __| |  _  /\___ \
   |_|  |_| |_||_____| |_|    |_| \___ / |_| |_|  |_|  |_____||_| \_\/____/
                       __ _____    ______    _______
                      |  '___  \  /  __  \  /  ___  \
                      |  /   \  ||  /__\ | |  /   \  |
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                      |__|   |__| \______/  \_______/

============================================================================
           I N F R E Q U E N T L Y  A S K E D  Q U E S T I O N S
                  by Archit "ShadowSonic" N. Chakravarti
============================================================================


REVISION HISTORY
----------------

4/9/2003 - Version 1.01 - INITIAL RELEASE
Whee! Finally got this off the drawing board. This is the initial release of
the Sonic the Fighters Neo IAQ, but it is quite possible there may be a few
more revisions before the final version.

2/9/2003 - Version 1.0
Finally, the document is almost complete. I'm axing the voice samples section
since it will take too long. Maybe I'll add it in later. Other than that, just
minor editing and balance checks to be done before the final release!
Changes made:
- Voice Samples section deleted.
- Finished up Extras section.
- Changed Evade and Slide to High Dodge and Low Dodge.
- Added normal throws for all characters. See below for how they work.
- Changed a few descriptions here and there to make things more clear.

5/8/2003 - Version 0.9
The Intro/Winpose/Winquote section is done. Yay. I've also begun hunting 
down various errors in the document (like repeated move motions, and 
inadequate descriptions). Thanks to Penguin for pointing these out! Also, 
added a Music section to the Extras section.

9/7/2003 - Version 0.8a
Started work on the Misc section. So far the Intro/Winpose/Winquotes section
is complete.

8/7/2003 - Version 0.8
Mode information is now complete. In the home stretch now...just the 
Miscellaneous section is left to complete! Also, added some stuff to the story
description, and changed the character synopses to better reflect their 
purposes in the game.

7/7/2003 - Version 0.7
Some balance changes:
- AMY => Flower Dance now has a Level 3 version.
- MIGHTY => Added Champion's Smash to his movelist.
- BIG => Switched Big's Hyper and his Go Froggy! Super. Changed the name of 
         the Hyper to "Froggy, come back!" Hyper is no longer escapable.
- ESPIO => True Shining Fist now has a Level 3 version.
- VECTOR => Changed the properties of the Groovy! attack. Mega Groovy! now has
            a Level 3 version.
- VOID => Dark Wave no longer has to be done as a projectile is reflected.
Removed Story mode from the list, but ending cutscenes and stuff will still be
in Arcade mode.

6/7/2003 - Version 0.6
Made some changes to how super levels work. See the relevant section for 
details. Also, started adding the non-gameplay information, such as storyboards, 
winposes, intros and so on. This stuff could take a while...

2/7/2003 - Version 0.5a
Some cosmetic changes to the movelists (added bigger headers).

29/6/2003 - Version 0.5
Movelists for new characters added: Rouge, Vector and Big are now in the game.
As far as I know, no new characters will be added. 16 playable seems about 
enough :)

17/6/2003 - Version 0.4
Moved the winpose/intros to the Extras section of the IAQ. Added Strengths/
Weaknesses notes for all playable characters.
Balance changes:
- VOID => Gave him his Wheel of Doom followup from the Dark Wheel as well as
          a new Super, Dark Rain.
- SONIC => Merged his Spin Attack and Hyper Spin Attack. Replaced the dual
           followups from the Grinding Kick with a new move, Sonic Treble.
- TAILS => Sky Drill and Giga Drill now cause Tails to revert to his Normal
           Stance after being done. Added list of moves that are stance 
           cancellable.
- SHADOW => Removed the Spin Attack and Chaos Spike.
- SUPER SONIC => Changed the Lightning Barrage to a "deadly rave" style super
                 a la Rock from MOTW or Geese from KOF'96.

9/6/2003 - Version 0.3
All movelists are completed, and I have made the decision to axe Speed Chains
from the game, seeing that the free cancelling in Hyperburst mode pretty much
makes them redundant. Also added the organisation (finally). The Modes and
Extras information will be added in the next update. Credits section added.
Still a lot of gameplay tweaks to be added. Boss has been changed from Foxxus
to Void from Sonic Shuffle.

5/5/2003 - Version 0.2a
The IAQ has been spaced to fit in 76 spaces horizontally, and most uses of
the "tab" key should be deleted. Thanks to Emmy for helping out with this
as well as the below-mentioned balance changes!

1/5/2003 - Version 0.2
Lots of balance changes made to the characters whose movelists have been 
completed.
- SONIC => Removed the Super Peel Out.
- KNUCKLES => Removed the Burning Drive.
- MIGHTY => Removed Champion's Counter, made Chaotix Charge non-chainable. 
            The Ultimate Champion is no longer a Counter Hyper.
- AMY => Added the Trip followup to her Piko Dash. Piko Upper can now 
         reflect projectiles.
- ESPIO => Removed Devil Slicer. Re-tweaked Daedalus Slasher.
- CHAOS => Movelist was completed. No changes yet.
- TIKAL => Sorrow Angel was removed. Angelic Beam can now be done in air.
- METAL SONIC => Removed Metal Charge. Up for some more re-tweaking.
- SHADOW => Made Warp Pressure vulnerable to projectiles. Will be changed in
            next version.
Next update: Speed Chains, as well as Super Sonic, Hyper Shadow and Foxxus'
movelists.

19/4/2003 - Version 0.1a
Still no organisation, but Shadow's and Espio's movelists have been 
completed, and I've added some more detailed notes on Speed Chains and the
basic control scheme. This is shaping up pretty well...

29/3/2003 - Version 0.1
No Table of Contents or any conceivable form of organisation yet. But I've
got everything I want in the IAQ already, except for movelists. I'm also
trying to figure out the position of Speed Chains in the gameplay.


***********************************************************
TABLE OF CONTENTS
***********************************************************

1. INTRODUCTION
    - The Story
    - Game Introduction
    - Basic Terminology
2. GAMEPLAY
    - Basic Gameplay System
    - Universal Techniques
    - Individual Techniques
    - Chaining
    - Hyperburst Mode
3. CHARACTER MOVELISTS
    - Sonic the Hedgehog
    - Miles "Tails" Prower
    - Knuckles the Echidna
    - Amy Rose
    - Mighty the Armadillo
    - Tikal
    - Espio the Chameleon
    - Vector the Crocodile
    - Big the Cat
    - Shadow the Hedgehog
    - Rouge the Bat
    - Chaos Zero
    - Dr. Eggman
    - Metal Sonic
    - Super Sonic (Secret Character)
    - Hyper Shadow (Secret Character)
    - Void (Boss Character)
4. GAME MODES
    - Arcade Mode
    - Vs. Mode
    - Time Attack
    - Team Battle Mode
    - Survival Mode
      - Standard Survival
      - Blitz Survival
    - Practice Mode
5. MISCELLANEOUS
    - Intros, Winposes and Winquotes
    - Endings
    - Music
    - Stages
    - Extras
6. CREDITS

***********************************************************

***********************************************************


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1. INTRODUCTION
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE STORY
=========
The time has come again for evil to rise and threaten the world.

The time has come again for the forces of good to unite against those of evil.

It is time for those forces to clash...

The being Void, from the dream dimension of Maginaryworld, has emerged from
his vortex of dreams to seek the power of the Chaos Emeralds. Having been
thwarted in his quest for the Precioustones, he now surges forth to control
the ultimate source of power in the waking world...

But who said he wouldn't face opposition?

Sonic and his friends - and some of his enemies - face their greatest 
challenge yet as they try to stop the ultimate evil from claiming the ultimate
power.

GAME INTRODUCTION
=================
SONIC THE FIGHTERS NEO is a 2D fighting game based around characters created
by Yuji Naka's Sonic Team in 1990. It plays like a traditional 2D fighter,
but adds a few twists of its own.

The focus of the game is on speed. The basic speed of the game is very
similar to the King of Fighters series, but the game speed is dramatically 
increased through the use of various gameplay features such as Hyperburst 
Mode.

The objective of the game is to reduce your opponent's life bar to zero, by
using various attacking techniques such as normal, command, special, Super,
and Hyper moves. A full description of game modes is given in Section 4. 

BASIC TERMINOLOGY
=================
Here is a list of basic terminology that you will see in this document.

Assuming your character is facing right:

JOYSTICK/D-PAD DIRECTIONS

(Top view)

 ub  u  uf         uf - upward-forward    b  - backward
   \ | /           u  - upward            df - downward-forward
 b --O-- f         ub - upward-backward   d  - downward
   / | \           f  - forward           db - downward-backward
 db  d  df

QCF - Move the joystick through d,df,f
QCB - Move the joystick through d,db,b
HCF - Move the joystick through b,db,d,df,f
HCB - Move the joystick through f,df,d,db,b
DP  - Move the joystick through f,d,df
RDP - Move the joystick through b,d,db
360 deg - Rotate the joystick in a full circle
Charge x,y - Hold direction x for one second, then press in direction y

<direction> + <button> - Move the joystick in that direction and press the 
button.
<button> + <button> - Press the two buttons together.
<button>,<button> - Press the buttons in the indicated sequence.

OTHER ABBREVIATIONS/TERMS

KOF - King of Fighters
RotD - Rage of the Dragons
GGX - Guilty Gear X
MOTW - Mark of the Wolves
"Ranbu" - A continuous attack made up of various normal attacks. An example
is Ryo's Ryuko Ranbu move from the KOF series, or K's Chain driver move from
the same series.

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2. GAMEPLAY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

BASIC GAMEPLAY SYSTEM
=====================

MOVEMENT
--------
Move towards your opponent by pressing in that direction. Back away from the
opponent by pressing in the opposite direction. Alternatively, you can run
towards the opponent by first tapping, then holding in the forward 
direction, or do a backward hop by tapping in the backward direction twice.
NB: Walk and run speeds increase drastically in Hyperburst mode.

JUMPING
-------
Hold the joystick up to jump. You can also jump backwards by holding ub, or
forwards by holding uf. You cannot block while jumping. You can also do a 
longer jump by holding briefly in the opposite direction before jumping (e.g.
df,ub or db,uf). This jump goes full screen.

DEFENDING
---------
In gener al,While your opponent is attacking, hold back to block. However, 
attack properties vary, and thus you need to block different attacks in
different ways. This is outlined in the following section.

ATTACKING
---------
Jab   (Light Punch) - A quick punch.
Spike (Light Kick)  - A quick kick.
Punch (Heavy Punch) - A slower, but more powerful punch.
Kick  (Heavy Kick)  - A slower, but more powerful kick.
Crouch + Jab        - A crouching light punch.
Crouch + Spike      - A crouching light kick.
Crouch + Punch      - A crouching heavy punch.
Crouch + Kick       - A sweep kick that knocks the opponent down.
Jump + Jab          - A jumping light punch.
Jump + Spike        - A jumping light kick.
Jump + Punch        - A jumping strong punch.
Jump + Kick         - A jumping strong kick.

Note also the different types of attacks:
HIGH    - These attacks will hit standing opponents, but miss crouching ones.
MIDLEVEL- These hit both standing and crouching opponents. Can be blocked 
          standing or crouching.
LOW     - These attacks will hit standing opponents blocking high. Must be
          blocked crouching.
OVERHEAD- These hit crouching opponents even when they are blocking. Must be
          blocked standing.

All attacks are midlevel attacks unless stated otherwise.

UNIVERSAL TECHNIQUES
====================
In addition, there are some techniques that may be used by pressing one or 
more attacks simultaneously:

LP + LK     = High Dodge. The character hops forward. This avoids low attacks.
D + LP + LK = Low Dodge. The character ducks and slides forward. This avoids
              high attacks.
HP + HK     = Power attack. Use this attack to knock people down. May allow
              for further juggles. Causes the opponent to rebound off the
              wall if it hits as a counter (i.e. as the opponent is about to
              attack or is in the midst of an attack).
LP + HK     = Throw. You must be next to the opponent for this to connect.
              All throws deal the same amount of damage, and cause you and
              the opponent to switch sides.

INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUES
=====================
In addition to the basic moves, each character has his/her own Special 
Moves, done by moving in a particular motion (such as quarter circle 
forward, or down, diagonally forward, forward) and hitting an attack button.
There are also Command Moves, done by merely pressing in a particular 
direction and hitting an attack button.

There are also Super Moves, which do tremendous amounts of damage, but may
only be initiated when the player has stored at least one power bar. The
bar fills as attacks are landed on the opponent. If the player has more
power bars stored up, the Super Move will increase in damage. A maximum of 3
power bars may be stored. When doing a Super Move, pressing the light version
of the attack specified causes a Level 1 Super Move to be done (using one of
your power bars). Using the heavy version brings out a Level 2 Super Move (co-
sting 2 bars) and pressing both brings out the Level 3 version (costing 3 
bars). The more bars you use, the more damage the Super Move does. Some Level
3 Super Moves even differ in appearance.

Power gauges are obtained by landing attacks on your opponent. If you 
successfully land an attack on your opponent, your power gauge goes up a 
little. If you get hit, the same thing happens, albeit on a reduced scale.
Eventually, you gain enough power to gain a bar, and the gauge resets to 
zero. The number of bars you have stored up is displayed next to the gauge.
You can store up to three power bars.

Super Moves may also be done after you enter Hyperburst mode. However, super
damage is scaled down by 25%.

CHAINING
========
Chaining moves together is crucial if you want to have the upper hand 
against any opponent. Simply put, moves can be chained into other moves that
have a higher level. Thus, the order goes from Normal -> Command -> Special.
Super Moves are an exception to this rule as they cannot be chained from 
special moves (without using Hyperburst mode or a juggle) but can be chained 
from Normal or Command moves. For instance, let's look at Tails. He can 
cancel his Punch into his Tail Attack (fwd + LP), which can then be chained 
into his Sky Upper or Aero Flash. He can also chain his Tail Attack into his 
Turbo Tails or Rapid Tails Attack Super. He cannot, however, chain his Sky Up-
per into any of his Super moves. Aero Flash may be chained into a Super
Move through the use of a juggle.

HYPERBURST MODE
===============
By pressing all four attack buttons at once when at least one power gauge
has been stored up,a player can enter Hyperburst mode, where he/she gains 
several advantages. For one, the speed of the character increases 
drastically. Startup, execution and recovery times are reduced, making 
previously impossible chains now possible. For instance, special moves may 
now be chained into each other where impossible before. You can also cancel
any normal or special move half-way into a super move. Doing this, however,
will immediately end Hyperburst mode. Note that the duration of Hyperburst 
mode is dependent on the number of power bars used to activate the mode.
1 Bar  - 5 Seconds
2 Bars - 8 Seconds
3 Bars - 10 Seconds

Note, however, that a damage buffer is implemented for chains done in
Hyperburst mode. Damage is scaled down by 6/7 for each additional hit. By
the time you reach the 15th hit or so, any additional hits using normal or 
special moves will deal negligible damage. Supers will deal 75% of their
usual damage. Supers done in Hyperburst mode may be Level 1, 2, or 3 Supers
depending on the buttons used to activate the Super Move. Note that while per-
forming a Super does not end Hyperburst mode, cancelling into one from a spec-
ial move does.

An additional feature of Hyperburst mode is the ability to use Hyper Moves -
Supers that do even more damage, but will drain some of your life bar (about
a quarter) in addition to ending Hyperburst mode. If the amount of life to be
deducted is more than what the player has left, the character will be reduced
to a single hitpoint of health.

You require at least one stored power gauge to enter Hyperburst mode, but
doing so will use ALL your stored gauges, so use this mode wisely.

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3. CHARACTER MOVELISTS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

This section lists all the special moves for every character in the game, as
well as lists of their individual strengths and weaknesses.

SONICTHEHEDGEHOG*SONICTHEHEDGEHOG*SONICTHEHEDGEHOG*SONICTHEHEDGEHOG*SONICTHE
                       ____  _____  _   _  _   ____
                      / ___//  _  \| \ | || | / __/
                      \___ \| (_) ||  \| || || (__  
                      /____/\_____/|_|\__||_| \___\
                                            THE HEDGEHOG

HEDGEHOG*SONICTHEHEDGEHOG*SONICTHEHEDGEHOG*SONICTHEHEDGEHOG*SONICTHEHEDGEHOG
               
One of the fastest combatants in the tournament, Sonic's speed is only 
matched by that of Shadow. However, unlike Shadow, he is unable to use the
power of the Chaos Emerald to create energy attacks. He can, however, use 
some energy to potent effect.

Sonic is in all of this, of course, to save the day from evil and restore the
Chaos Emeralds to where they truly belong. As always ;)

Strengths:
----------
- Fast
- Good pressure tactics from both near/far

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Low damage
- Easily punished if moves are blocked


SPECIALS

Sonic Slide                     DF + LK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Sonic slides into the opponent's feet. This move is cancellable from 
normals, crouching or otherwise. It cannot be cancelled into further moves
because it knocks the opponent down. Hits low.

Spin Attack                     QCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Sonic curls up and spins towards the enemy. This move travels for about 
half a screen, and is invincible against high projectiles (like Tikal's
Angelic Beam). This move is chargeable by holding down the P button. This move
has invincibility at the start except against specials that do not require 
contact and throws. This move may also be beaten by supers that impact from a
distance. If blocked, Sonic rebounds upwards and backwards. During this time 
Sonic is vulnerable to a counter-attack.

Air Spin Attack                 QCF + K (in air)
-----------------------------------------------------------
Sonic dashes to the ground from mid-air. The path taken is a diagonal one
with an angle of depression of about 40 degrees. There is significant 
recovery if the move fails to hit. If the move connects, it does 3 hits, but
does not knock the opponent down.

Sonic Dash                      QCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Sonic dashes at full speed. The light version travels a fixed distance
forward, but the heavy version travels forward and teleports behind the
opponent if Sonic reaches him/her before the range is exhausted. Sonic has 
invincibility against contact blows and throws during this move (Projectiles
still hit).

Grinding Kick                   HCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Sonic grinds (slides) forward and kicks the opponent. Both light and heavy
versions go full screen. This attack launches the opponent for juggling.

Sonic Treble                    after Grinding Kick, DP + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Sonic launches into a spinning kick attack. He kicks the opponent with each
leg, then does a dropping heel attack. This attack is similar to Kim Kaphwan's
Kuusajin attack (KOF). This attack knocks the opponent down.

SUPERS

Sonic Wind                      QCF,HCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Sonic does a rapid attack, in the following order: LP, LK, HP, LK, LP, HK,
Grinding Kick, and a kick which knocks the opponent off the wall. Sonic then 
brings out a huge tornado (like Joe's from KOF) that does 6 hits, in a pose 
similar to Terry's Buster Wolf finisher from MOTW.
LVL 3: The final tornado lasts longer and does 15 hits.

Lightspeed Dash                 QCBx2 + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Sonic charges up and speeds forward with a fiery punch, very similar to Rock
Howard's Shine Knuckle (level 1) from Garou. No followup. Similar animation
to Terry's Burn Knuckle. Does a maximum of 8 hits. Range is 3/4 screen.

HYPER ATTACK

Lightspeed Upper                QCF,d,df + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Sonic performs a fiery uppercut. Similar animation to Sol Badguy's Volcanic
Viper from Guilty Gear X. Moderate horizontal range. There is a blue aura
around his fist as the uppercut is performed.

Notes:
 - To be added later.


MILES"TAILS"PROWER*MILES"TAILS"PROWER*MILES"TAILS"PROWER*MILES"TAILS"PROWER*
                       _____    __    _  _     ____
                      |_   _|  /  \  | || |   / ___/
                        | |   / /\ \ | || |__ \___ \
                        |_|  /_/--\_\|_||____|/____/
                                     MILES "TAILS" PROWER

MILES"TAILS"PROWER*MILES"TAILS"PROWER*MILES"TAILS"PROWER*MILES"TAILS"PROWER*

Tails is nearly as fast as Sonic, but is more skilled in using his ability 
to fly to play mind games with his opponent. He has two fighting stances,
one on the ground, and another in the air, which can be switched between by
entering QCB + P at any time.

Tails follows Sonic to the tournament with the aim of proving himself to his
idol once more...

Strengths:
----------
- Powerful in the right hands
- Good chaining possibilities

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Inability to block in Flying Stance
- Hard to use effectively


NORMAL STANCE SPECIALS

Tail Attack                     F + LP
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails crouches, and flicks his tails outwards in a circle. Can be cancelled
if cancelled into.

Charging Tail Attack            Charge b,f + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails performs three Tail Attacks while moving forward.

Sky Upper                       DP + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails performs a simple uppercut, similar to Sonic's LightSpeed Upper, 
without the effects. Looks similar to Yuri's Chou Upper from KOF.

Aero Flash                      DP + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails does a flip-kick similar to Kim's Hienzan from KOF, which launches the
opponent vertically into the air. Juggles possible, except with another 
Aero Flash.

Charging Spike                  Charge b,f + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails dashes forwards with a knee attack. The light version travels a half
screen while the heavy version travels close to full screen. Both versions
knock the opponent down.

Flying Stance                   QCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
This switches Tails to his flying stance, where he hovers in mid-air. He can
move about freely in the air until he enters the command again. When this is
done, he drops to the ground and resumes his normal fighting stance. 
Remaining idle in this stance for too long, however, causes Tails to drop to
the ground and regain his normal fighting stance. Tails can performs as many
moves as he wants in his flying stance, but will revert to his normal stance
automatically upon being hit by a special move or by idling for too long.

FLYING STANCE SPECIALS

Crash Charge                    QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails charges to the ground with his shoulder. This move has autoguard 
during its starting animation. This is an overhead attack.

Dash                            Tap any direction twice
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails quickly dashes in the direction tapped. Note that there is no 
invincibility i.e. this is not a teleport move.

Sky Counter                     HCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails does a grabbing pose in mid-air. If hit during this pose, he grabs the
opponent and flies offscreen, crashing to the ground with the opponent in 
tow. This is a "counter move."

Sky Drill                       QCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails does a drilling attack with his feet as he descends to the ground. 
After the attack hits he flies back into the air. This move has no missed 
animation, similar to Benimaru's Drill Kick in KOF. Doing this move makes
Tails revert to his Normal Stance.

Hyper Crash                     360 deg + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails grabs the opponent and tosses them into the air. This move allows for
juggling. For the attack to connect, there must be an opponent in the air 
next to Tails. If not, there is a missed animation during which Tails is 
vulnerable.

Normal Stance                   QCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
This switches Tails to his regular stance, where he fights on the ground.


SUPERS

Rapid Tails Attack              QCFx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails spins rapidly on the spot, sending out short-ranged projectiles. The
animation is that of the Tail Attack being performed rapidly on the spot.

Sky Barrage                     QCBx2 + K while in Flying Stance
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails dashes towards the ground with a Crash Charge. If the move hits, he 
does a quick Aero Flash, followed by another Crash Charge and so on, for
a total of 5 times. The last time, he does a Aero Flash, and does his 
Sky Counter throw animation.If the super misses, Tails has a recovery 
animation which shows him stumbling slightly. This attack is an overhead.
LVL 3: The final Sky Counter has effects similar to those of Tizoc's supers
in Garou: MOTW, and does a lot more damage than usual.

Turbo Tails                     QCF,HCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails ties a cape around his neck, then dashes forward with a horizontal 
Crash Charge, and follows with a "ranbu" animation as follows: LP, HK, LK, HK,
HP, LP, followed by three Charging Tail Attacks, ending with a Sky Upper. 

HYPER ATTACK

Giga Drill                      QCF,HCB,QCB + K while in Flying Stance
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tails charges up for a second, then does a flaming drill attack with a 
similar animation to his Sky Drill. This attack hits repeatedly for a 
maximum of 25 hits. If blocked, Tails simply lands on the ground and there 
is a recovery animation. The starting frames of this attack are totally 
invincible to all jumping attacks. Tails reverts to his Normal Stance after
this attack.

Notes:
 - Tails cannot block in his Flying Stance. He can, however, use the High
   Dodge (but not the Low one).
 - Some moves can be "stance cancelled" i.e. entering the stance switch
   command after the move has hit allows Tails to switch stances with no
   lag, allowing for possible further chaining. The moves that can be stance
   cancelled are as follows:
     NORMAL STANCE: Aero Flash, Charging Tail Attack, jumping HP/HK
     FLYING STANCE: Sky Drill (Automatic), Hyper Crash, Crash Charge, Dash,
                    Giga Drill (Automatic)


KNUCKLESTHEECHIDNA*KNUCKLESTHEECHIDNA*KNUCKLESTHEECHIDNA*KNUCKLESTHEECHIDNA*
               _  _  _   _  _   _   ____ _  _  _    ____  ____
              | |/ /| \ | || | | | / __/| |/ /| |  | ___|/ ___/
              |   < |  \| || |_| || (__ |   < | |_ | __| \___ \
              |_|\_\|_|\__| \___/  \___\|_|\_\|___||____|/____/
                                                      THE ECHIDNA

KNUCKLESTHEECHIDNA*KNUCKLESTHEECHIDNA*KNUCKLESTHEECHIDNA*KNUCKLESTHEECHIDNA*

Knuckles, the guardian of the Master Emerald on Angel Island, has the most
fiery attacks of the hero team. Using his powerful knuckles, he delivers
devastating volleys of flaming attacks.

Knuckles enters the fray to ensure the safety of the Master Emerald that keeps
Angel Island afloat.

Strengths:
----------
- Simple to use
- Dangerous up close
- Unblockable Hyper

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Limited ranged game
- Has to get close to be effective
- Weak against keep-away characters


SPECIALS

Flaming Axe                     F + LK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles does an overhead kick that burns the opponent. Similar animation
to Billy's fwd + LK (RoTD). It may be cancelled if chained into. This attack
hits high, and must therefore be blocked standing. This is an overhead attack.

Flame Fist                      QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles delivers a fiery punch. Animation similar to Kyo's Dokugami (KOF).

Second Flame                    after Flame Fist, QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles follows up with a second fiery punch. Animation Similar to Kyo's
Aragami (KOF).

Third Flame                     after Second Flame, QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles thrusts forward with a third fiery punch. Has good horizontal 
range. This attack does not knock the opponent down, but knocks them further
backwards than the First or Second Flames.

Flame Drive                     after Second Flame, HCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles thrusts forward with a fiery kick. Animation similar to the last 
hit of Benimaru's Gen'ei Hurricane DM (KOF). This attack has some startup
lag and thus does not chain with Knuckles' Second Flame. However, it knocks
the opponent down.

Flame Spiral Upper              after Flame Drive, DP + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles does a spinning uppercut attack that knocks the opponent away. 
Similar animation to Kyo's Oniyaki (KOF).

Flame Spiral Upper              DP + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
A flaming spinning uppercut. Similar animation to Kyo's Oniyaki (KOF). Has
some autoguard at the start.

Flaming Knuckle                 QCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles charges forward with a burning punch. Animation is similar to 
Terry's Burn Knuckle (KOF). 

Drill Claw                      in air, D + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles charges to the ground. He spins to the ground with his fists
extended in front of him. If he misses, he goes into a crouching animation
for one second, then recovers. This move can hit grounded opponents.


SUPERS

Thunder Arrow                   QCB,HCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles calls forth a bolt of lightning that strikes in front of him. This
super has some startup time, but the recovery is instant. No juggles are 
allowed, however.

Maximum Heat                    when close, QCBx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles delivers a volley of punches as follows: Flame Fist, Second Flame,
standing HP, crouching HP, Vertical punch. The final punch launches the 
opponent for further juggling, either with the Flammenturm Super or 
otherwise.
Lvl 3: Allows for followup Flammenturm.

Flammenturm                     after Maximum Heat, QCFx4 + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles creates a huge flame pillar that hits the opponent on the way down.
The Flammenturm can only be done as a followup to a level 3 Maximum Heat
Super.

HYPER ATTACK

Hammer Punch                    LP, LK, HK, LP + LK + HP
-----------------------------------------------------------
Knuckles charges up for about 1 1/2 seconds and lets loose a huge punch that
does about 3/4 life damage. This move is unblockable. Similar to O.Yashiro's
Harmageddon HSDM (KOF02). There are lightning effects in the background when
the punch connects.

Notes:
 - The Drill Claw hits high and must be blocked standing.
 - The Maximum Heat super is unblockable.
 - The Flammenturm requires no power bars to perform as it is a followup to a
   Level 3 Super.

AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYR
                            __    _    _  _   _
                           /  \  | \  / |\ \ / /
                          / /\ \ |  \/  | \ ^ /
                         /_/--\_\|_|\/|_|  |_|
                                          AMY ROSE

OSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*AMYROSE*

Amy Rose is the self-styled girlfriend of Sonic. She has a cheerful 
demanour, but that won't stop her from doing her best to win.

Amy tails Sonic to the tournament to show him that she's willing and able to
fight alongside him in the pursuit of justice.

Strengths:
----------
- Good in all situations 

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Limited chaining ability
- Long recovery on some moves
- Risky Super

SPECIALS

Hammer Spin                     Hit P repeatedly
-----------------------------------------------------------
Amy spins on the spot with her hammer facing outwards. This attack is 
vulnerable to low attacks (ie low spikes and kicks).

Hammer Swing                    In air, QCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Amy performs a clockwise flipping hammer attack in mid-air. There is a bit 
of startup before the move is executed.

Piko Upper                      DP + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Amy whacks the opponent into the air with her hammer. Amy moves her hammer 
in an anticlockwise arc from the bottom up. This launches the opponent but 
leaves Amy on the ground, allowing for further chaining. This attack also
reflects projectiles.

Piko Dash                       HCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Amy leaps forward and swings her hammer outwards. Similar movement as 
Setsuna's QCB + B (Last Blade 2) but no effects. The range for the heavy
version is slightly longer, but it has a longer startup time.

Trip                            before Piko Dash hits, f + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Amy cancels the dash and slides forward on the ground into the opponent's 
feet. This move hits low.

Piko Flip                       Charge d,u + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Amy flips with her hammer vertically. This is an anti-clockwise vertical 
spinning attack, similar to Kim's Hienzan (KOF) but with no horizontal 
range.


SUPERS

Flower Dance                    HCBx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Amy spins rapidly on the spot with her hammer. This is a similar animation 
to her Hammer Spin but much faster. It also sucks the opponent in if it 
hits. After the super is executed, Amy will be dizzy for a few seconds.
During this time, she will not respond to player input.
Lvl 3: As she is spinning, Amy launches into a spinning uppercut with her ham-
mer that knocks the opponent into the air. 

Amy Spin                        QCF,d,df + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Amy does multiple Piko Flips into the air. This attack has horizontal range
of about half a screen. Similar to Chris' HCBx2 + K (KOF02).

HYPER ATTACK

Amy Hammer Toss!                LP,LP,f,LK,HP
-----------------------------------------------------------
Amy tosses her hammer forward. If hit, the opponent is stuck in a stun animat-
ion while Amy runs forward. The screen then goes black and hit effects are
seen where the opponent was standing. When the screen returns, Amy is 
standing over the opponent with one eye winking and making a victory sign
with her fingers.

Notes:
 - Amy will be dizzy for 3 seconds if she does the Hammer Spin for too long.
   This dizzy pose has a similar effect to dizzy effects in other fighters,
   i.e. it gives the opponent a free chain.


MIGHTYTHEARMADILLO*MIGHTYTHEARMADILLO*MIGHTYTHEARMADILLO*MIGHTYTHEARMADILLO*
                  _    _  _   _____  _   _  _____  _   _
                 | \  / || | / ___/ | |_| ||_   _|\ \ / /
                 |  \/  || || |__ \ |  _  |  | |   \ ^ /  
                 |_|\/|_||_| \____/ |_| |_|  |_|    |_|
                                              THE ARMADILLO          

MIGHTYTHEARMADILLO*MIGHTYTHEARMADILLO*MIGHTYTHEARMADILLO*MIGHTYTHEARMADILLO*

Mighty's strength surpasses even that of Knuckles. He's not to be easily 
beaten. He uses his grappling chains to incapacitate his opponent.


Strengths:
----------
- High damage
- Unblockable Hyper

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Limited variety in chaining
- Must be up close to be effective
- No good counter against ranged characters


SPECIALS

Chaotix Charge!                 fwd + LP
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mighty does a quick shoulder charge. Similar animation to Seth's fwd + LP
(KOF). This does not chain from any normal attack.

Champion's Smash                d,d + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mighty jumps into the air and smashes foot-first onto the opponent's body. 
This attack may be done as a followup to any of Mighty's grapple moves as it 
hits grounded opponents. This is an overhead attack.

Champion's Tackle               HCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
This is a running grab move. Mighty yells out and dashes forward. If he 
comes into contact with the opponent he applies a horizontal arm to the neck
that fells the opponent. Notice that this attack causes the combatants to 
switch sides. This move is unblockable.

Champion's Grasp                HCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mighty grabs the opponent. Does no damage. This has to be followed up with
one of Mighty's other moves. This move is unblockable.

Champion's Chancery             After Champion's Grasp, QCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mighty grabs the opponent by the neck and tosses them backwards.

Champion's Shot                 after Champion's Grasp, U + LP + HP
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mighty tosses the opponent high into the air. Similar animation to the throw
animation of Ralf's Super Argentine Backbreaker (KOF). Note that the throw
only does damage when the opponent lands on the ground. Hence, doing the
followup Hyper Headbutt negates the throw damage.

Hyper Headbutt                  after Champion's Shot, 360deg + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mighty headbutts the falling opponent. Similar animation to Bao's throw 
escape move (KOF).

Champion Charge                 after Champion's Grasp, F,B,F + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Just Mighty's Chaotix Charge move as part of his grappling chains.

Mighty Kick                     D,U + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mighty somersaults backwards, tossing the opponent into the air. This is a
backward flip kick rather than a Hienzan-ish type kick.  Mighty remains on
the ground as the move is done. However, he moves backwards a few steps. The
animation of this move is similar to Andy's RPD + K (KOF'02).


SUPERS

Champion's Arsenal              HCFx2 + P after Champion's Grasp
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mighty executes his grappling chains in the following order:
Champion's Chancery -> Champion Charge -> Champion's Grasp -> Champion's 
Shot -> Hyper Headbutt.

Endless Hail Kick               QCBx2 + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mighty does 8 Mighty Kicks on the spot, then does his Champion's Grasp -> 
Champion's Chancery grapple chain.

HYPER MOVE

The Ultimate Champion           HCB,HCF,b + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Mighty runs forward. During this time, if the opponent comes into contact 
with him, he does a continuous attack of punches and kicks in the following
order: LP, HK, crouch HP, LK, HP, crouch LK, LP, Chaotix Charge. The last 
hit knocks the opponent to the floor. Mighty then leaps high into the air 
and comes crashing down onto the fallen opponent with his feet. This Hyper
is unblockable.

Notes:
 - Mighty will release his Champion's Grasp after half a second if it is not
   continued. The animation is one where the opponent throws Mighty off. 
   Hence, if the move is not continued, Mighty is vulnerable.
 - Mighty's Champion's Smash can be done as a followup to any move that knocks
   the opponent down.



TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKA
                       _____  _  _  _    __    _
                      |_   _|| || |/ /  /  \  | |
                        | |  | ||   <  / /\ \ | |__
                        |_|  |_||_|\_\/_/--\_\|____|     
                                          ANCIENT SPIRIT

L*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TIKAL*TI

Tikal is the spirit of an echidna girl whose spirit was sealed in the Master
Emerald along with Chaos' centuries ago while protecting the Chao from her 
own tribe. She possesses mystical psychic powers that can confound one to no
end.

While in her realm, Tikal senses danger to the Master Emerald and the Chao, 
and heads to the physical plane to try and stop it.

Strengths:
----------
- Good ranged game
- Can keep the opponent away

Weaknesses:
-----------
- No up-close game
- Unwieldy anti-air game

SPECIALS

Angelic Beam                    QCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tikal emits a spinning glowing projectile. Projectile looks similar to Guile's
Sonic Boom (Capcom vs SNK 2).

Air Angelic Beam                in air, QCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tikal emits a spinning glowing projectile diagonally down-forward. It looks
like a spinning halo.

Angelic Halo                    HCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tikal creates a ring of light in front of her that reflects any projectiles.
It also acts as a one-hit attack if the opponent is standing close.

Angelic Flight                  QCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tikal glows and floats into the air. This must be followed up, or it does no
damage. If no followup is entered, Tikal falls to the ground.

Dash                            after Angelic Flight, f,f
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tikal dashes forward in the air, after which she drops to the ground.

Angelic Burst                   after Angelic Flight, QCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tikal glows brightly for half a second. This move repels any air attacks,
but is vulnerable to attacks from the ground (such as uppercut-type moves).

SUPERS

Angelic Fire                    HCB,f,b + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tikal floats into the air, then glows brightly. After a second she releases
a large flaming projectile that flies across the screen fast. After that, 
she slumps to the ground, exhausted. The properties of this move are similar
to Takuma's Haoh Shi-koh Ken (KOF01).

Sorrowful Existence             QCF,d,df + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tikal does an uppercut with a glowing sword, but on the last hit, she traps 
her target inside a large emerald. She then places her hands together and 
mumbles some inaudible words. The screen then goes white and the opponent 
explodes out of the emerald.


HYPER MOVE

Blissful End                    HCB,HCB,f,b,f + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Tikal claps her hands together, and emits a huge horizontal beam of light 
from her body after a one-second delay. She then collapses to the floor. 
This hyper deducts twice the amount of life usually deducted for a Hyper.


ESPIOTHECHAMELEON*ESPIOTHECHAMELEON*ESPIOTHECHAMELEON*ESPIOTHECHAMELEON*ESPI
                        _____  _____ ____  _  _____
                       |  ___|/ ___/| __ \| |/  _  \
                       |  __| \___ \|  __/| || (_) |
                       |_____|/____/|_|   |_|\_____/
                                          THE CHAMELEON

OTHECHAMELEON*ESPIOTHECHAMELEON*ESPIOTHECHAMELEON*ESPIOTHECHAMELEON*ESPIOTHE

Espio can fade out of vision for brief periods during battle. His attacks
consist mostly of slashing attacks and the use of teleport followups.

Mighty, Espio and Vector accompany Knuckles to the tournament to help him 
defeat Void and secure the Master Emerald from future threats.

Strengths:
----------
- Good mindgames with Chameleon Feint
- Versatility in strategies

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Hard to use
- Limited chains

SPECIALS

Overhead Slicer                 f + LK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Espio turns back, and draws his inward-facing foot in an outward arc. The
movement is similar to one of Ryo's moves from Shenmue (the Swallow Dive).
This move is an overhead attack.

Deadly Cut                      QCB + P, 3 times
-----------------------------------------------------------
Similar to Iori's Aoi Hana (KOF). Espio does three consecutive slicing 
attacks. The last attack knocks the opponent down. The first is a quick 
downward slice, the second is an upward slice with the opposing hand and the
last is an inward double slice with both hands ending up in a cross-shaped 
formation.

Chameleon Feint                 QCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Espio fades out while dashing forward. He reappears a bit further on if no
followup is entered. The dash has similar properties to an Evade (i.e. it is
vulnerable to low attacks) but is also vulnerable during startup and ending
to all sorts of attacks.

Devil Slash                     after Chameleon Feint, DP + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Espio uses his foot to slash in an outward arc that launches the opponent.
Similar to Rugal's Genocide Cutter from KOF. Espio does not leave the ground
while doing the move. This attack hits high.

Shining Fist                    after Chameleon Feint, HCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Espio does an overhead punching attack similar to Yashiro's Jet Counter C
finisher (KOF). The punch has lightning effects. This is an overhead attack.

Shining Heel                    after Chameleon Feint, d, df + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Espio does a low kick with lightning effects. This attack hits low.

Chameleon Parry                 d,d + LK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Espio briefly fades out of vision. During this time he is invulnerable to 
all attacks. However, he is vulnerable while entering and coming out of the
parry. This move allows Espio to quickly avoid any attack for a brief period
of time.


SUPERS

Daedalus Slasher                QCB,HCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Espio runs forward a fixed distance with his hand outstretched. If he
manages to hit the opponent, the screen fades to black. Large slashing 
effects are then seen on the screen. After ten slashes, the screen returns 
to normal with Espio standing over the opponent's body with a scornful look
on his face.

True Shining Fist               During Chameleon Feint, QCFx2 + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Espio does a powerful overhead punch with a large ball of lightning
surrounding his fist. The move does 10 hits. This attack knocks the opponent
to the other side of the stage. This attack is an overhead.
Lvl 3: Espio follows up the initial lightning punch with two more punches,
the last of which is surrounded by crazy lightning effects.

HYPER MOVE

Feel no Fear                    LK, LP, f,f, df + HP
-----------------------------------------------------------
Espio reaches into the air. If he manages to grab the opponent, he fades out
and proceeds to attack the opponent rapidly from all sides. The direction he
takes is random. The final attack is one where he slashes through the 
opponent, who then falls to the ground after some delay (much like Hibiki's
super in Last Blade 2). This Hyper may connect against opponents on the 
ground or in the air. 


VECTORTHECROCODILE*VECTORTHECROCODILE*VECTORTHECROCODILE*VECTORTHECROCODILE*
                 _    _  _____   ____ _____  _____  _____ 
                \ \  / /| ____| / __/|_   _|/  _  \|  __ \
                 \ \/ / | ___| | (__   | |  | (_) ||  _  /
                  \__/  |_____| \___\  |_|  \_____/|_| \_\
                                               THE CROCODILE

VECTORTHECROCODILE*VECTORTHECROCODILE*VECTORTHECROCODILE*VECTORTHECROCODILE*

A good friend of Knuckles, Mighty and Espio, Vector uses his cool dancing 
moves and his music to his advantage.

Mighty, Espio and Vector accompany Knuckles to the tournament to help him 
defeat Void and secure the Master Emerald from future threats.

Strengths:
----------
- Good damage
- Very effective in Hyperburst mode

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Risky Hyper
- Hard to learn to use effectively

SPECIALS

Elbow Drop                      f + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Vector leans to the side and lets his elbow drop onto the opponent. This 
attack is chainable if chained into. If not chained into it is an overhead 
attack.

Tail Whip                       df + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Vector uses his tail to knock the opponent down.

Groovy!                         QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Vector takes off his headphones, and points them at the opponent. A short 
ranged sonic blast is emitted by them. The HP version is angled upwards.

Get Down!                       HCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Vector lies on his back and does a spinning kick while on the ground. Similar
to Duck King's striker attack from KOF2000. The LP version knocks the opponent
down while the HP version pushes the opponent away. This attack hits low.

Gotcha!                         QCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Vector jumps into the air and does a circular kick from back to front.

To the Max!                     HCB,f + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Vector reaches out. If he manages to grab the opponent, he puts his headphones
on them and cranks the volume to the max. The opponent convulses for a while
before being knocked away. This is an unblockable attack.


SUPERS

Mega Groovy!                    QCFx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Vector points his headphones forward. A huge sonic blast is released. The HP
version is angled upwards.
Lvl 3: The blast radius increases significantly.

In the Groove                   QCF,HCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Vector does an extended Get Down! attack, followed by a Gotcha! attack.


HYPER MOVE

Maximum Power                   HCBx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Vector reaches forward. If he succeeds in grabbing the opponent, he jams his
headphones on them and increases the volume to full. The resulting blast 
knocks both Vector and the opponent away from each other. After doing this 
Hyper once, Vector's damage on his Groovy!, To the Max! and Maximum Power 
attacks is reduced.

Notes:
 - To be added later.


BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHE
                             _____  _   _____
                            | ___ )| | / ___/
                            | ___< | || |___\
                            |_____)|_| \____/
                                         THE CAT

CAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BIGTHECAT*BI

Big is a somewhat dim-witted cat from the Mystic Ruins. He enjoys nothing more
than to have a relaxing day of fishing with his best friend Froggy. Big uses
his fishing rod to his advantage in the tournament.

While having a relaxing day of fishing, Big lost track of his friend Froggy 
once again. Having last seen him head in the direction of a large shrine far 
away, Big sets off to find his amphibian friend.

Strengths:
----------
- Excellent ranged pokes
- Good damage

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Slow
- Limited repertoire of special moves

SPECIALS

Earthquake                      d,d + LK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Big jumps and lands on his rear. This causes the screen to shake and any 
opponents still standing on the ground will be knocked down. This attack is
unblockable.

Fishing Tackle                  HCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Big casts his line forward. If the opponent is hooked by it, he is drawn
towards Big. There is then a short window during which Big can do anything he
wants.

Sky Hook                        DP + LP/LK/HP/HK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Big hooks something in the sky and flies up. He later comes down at a 
different part of the screen and lands on his stomach. The place where he 
comes down is determined by the button used.
LP - 1/2 screen forward
LK - Full screen forward
HP - 1/2 screen backward
HK - Same spot

Go Fish                         HCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Big casts his line forward. If the opponent gets caught in it, he gets pulled
towards big, who falls on him by accident.

Hook and Throw                  HCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Big casts his line into the air. If the opponent is hooked, Big pulls them 
down onto the ground. This attack makes Big and the opponent switch sides.

SUPERS

Triple Hook                     QCFx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Big casts his line forward three times. The range is about half a screen. Big
moves forward as he executes the move. The last hit knocks the opponent down.

Lure Switch                     HCBx2 + LP/LK/HP/HK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Big switches the lure fixed on his line. The lure is chosen by pressing a 
particular button.
LP - Blue lure - Standard lure. No effect, or returns Big to his default 
state.
LK - Green lure - Speed lure. Increases Big's movement speed (but not his 
attack speed).
HP - Yellow lure - Power lure. Increases Big's damage.
HK - Red lure - Armour lure. Reduces the damage that Big takes from attacks.
NB: This Super costs only one bar regardless of the button used.

HYPER MOVE

Froggy, come back!              QCB,HCF + LP + LK + HP + HK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Froggy dashes forward and dances around the opponent. Big then casts his line
in Froggy's direction, but hooks the opponent instead. The line gets 
entangled around the opponent, and Big unwittingly chokes the opponent while 
trying to free the line. The line is released after 5 hits.



SHADOWTHEHEDGEHOG*SHADOWTHEHEDGEHOG*SHADOWTHEHEDGEHOG*SHADOWTHEHEDGEHOG*SHAD
               _____ _   _    __    _____   _____  _     _
              / ___/| |_| |  /  \  |  __ \ /  _  \| |   | |
              \____\|  _  | / /\ \ | |__) || (_) |\ \/^\/ /
              /____/|_| |_|/_/--\_\|_____/ \_____/ \_/^\_/
                                                THE HEDGEHOG

OWTHEHEDGHEHOG*SHADOWTHEHEDGEHOG*SHADOWTHEHEDGEHOG*SHADOWTHEHEDGEHOG*SHADOWT


SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG
-------------------
Shadow is similar to Sonic but wields the power of Chaos Control, making his
attacks more energy-based than Sonic's.

Shadow enters the tournament to secure the Chaos Emeralds from evil purposes.
He may, however, be harbouring an ulterior motive...

Strengths:
----------
- Easy to pick up
- More complex strategies at high level

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Keep-away strategy is limited

SPECIALS

Somersault                      df + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow somersaults forward. This move has autoguard against all high attacks.
It may be chained into any attack if cancelled into.

Slide                           after Somersault, press K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow leaves the roll and slides under the opponent, knocking them down.
Hits low.

Air Grind Kick                  HCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow kicks forward while grinding on his other foot. Juggles are possible
for this move if timed correctly.

Chaos Slice                     After Air Grind Kick, U + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow slices upwards with a Chaos attack with his foot. This move does not
allow for juggles. This attack hits high.

Chaos Uppercut                  DP + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow flies into the air with a glowing fist. His back is facing the
screen. Similar animation to Ryo's 98/2002 Kohou (KOF). The horizontal range
is similar.

Chaos Warp                      QCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow glows brightly, then teleports a short distance across the screen. He
is invincible during the teleport itself, but is vulnerable during startup 
and ending.

Chaos Spear                     QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow sends a spear-shaped projectile across the screen. This projectile 
has long startup time (Similar to that of Ky's Giant Stun Edge in GGX).

Warp Pressure                   HCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow disappears while moving forward. If the opponent does not block, he
reappears on the other side with the opponent having been hit 4 times in 
rapid succession. This move is vulnerable to projectiles.

SUPERS

Chaos Control                   QCBx2 + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow does a Chaos Warp. If the opponent fails to block as Shadow 
reappears, Shadow does a random ranbu attack similar to K's Chain Driver
(KOF). If blocked, there is a recovery animation during which Shadow is 
vulnerable.
Lvl 3: Shadow ends the ranbu with a Chaos Slice followed by a Chaos Uppercut.

Chaotic Wave                    HCB,f + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow poses with the Chaos Emerald in his hand facing the screen. After 
that a series of energy waves burst out of the ground much like Iori's Eight
Wine Cups SDM from KOF'98. However, the properties of this Super are more 
similar to Kula's Diamond Edge (KOF'02).

HYPER MOVE

Revenge for Maria               QCF,HCB,HCF + LP + HP
-----------------------------------------------------------
Shadow tosses the Chaos Emerald in the air and disappears while dashing 
forward. If the opponent fails to block while Shadow is moving, they will be
hit and Shadow will reappear next to them. He then catches the Chaos Emerald
and charges his powers, finally unleashing them in a massive pillar of Chaos
energy that engulfs the opponent. The opponent is tossed into the air and
lands on the ground next to Shadow.

Notes:
 - Shadow continues the Chaos Control only if the opponent is not blocking
   when he appears next to them.

ROUGETHEBAT*ROUGETHEBAT*ROUGETHEBAT*ROUGETHEBAT*ROUGETHEBAT*ROUGETHEBAT*ROUG
                   _____   _____   _   _   _____  _____
                  |  __ \ /  _  \ | | | | / ___/ | ____|
                  |  _  / | (_) | | |_| || |___\ | ___|
                  |_| \_\ \_____/  \___/  \____/ |_____|
                                                  THE BAT

ETHEBAT*ROUGETHEBAT*ROUGETHEBAT*ROUGETHEBAT*ROUGETHEBAT*ROUGETHEBAT*ROUGETHE

Rouge is a bounty hunter with a weakness for jewels. She can deliver volleys
of kicks rapidly to incapacitate any opponent.

Rouge is after the Chaos Emeralds as part of her new mission from the 
Government to recover them.

Strengths:
----------
- Good all around

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Randomness of Jewel Envy
- Limited strategies

SPECIALS

Spear Kick                      f + LK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Rouge kicks the opponent with the tip of her boot. This move is chainable if
chained into. Overhead attack.

Skyward Kick                    df + HK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Rouge crouches and delivers a kick to the head of the opponent. This kick
launches the opponent. Hits high.

Storm Kicks                     Press K repeatedly
-----------------------------------------------------------
Rouge kicks outwards repeatedly. This attack gradually pushes the opponent
away if it hits. This is similar to Chun-li's attack with the same command
from Street Fighter 2.

Triple Kick                     when close, QCF + K 3 times
-----------------------------------------------------------
Rouge does a three-kick attack. The first kick is a kick to the head, the 
second is a kick to the midsection and the third is a sliding kick. If not 
blocked, this attack knocks the opponent down.

Rising Steps                    DP + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Rouge flies into the air while kicking repeatedly. This is similar to Gato's
DP + K (MOTW). The HK version ends with an overhead heel drop kick.

Slash Kick                      charge b,f + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Rouge flies forward with a straight kick.


SUPERS

Destroyer Kick                  QCF, uf + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Rouge flies forward with a Slash Kick surrounded by energy. This attack may 
do up to 12 hits.

Jewel Envy                      QCF, HCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Rouge takes out a random jewel and throws it at the opponent. If the opponent
is hit, Rouge fades out and reappears next to them. She then enters a random
attack that depends on the colour of the jewel she threw.
Blue Jewel: Continuous Storm Kicks that knock the opponent down.
Green Jewel: Short ranbu followed by a HK Rising Steps.
Yellow Jewel: An extra-powerful Triple Kick attack.
Red Jewel: A single extra-powerful Skyward Kick that launches the opponent.
The rareness with which each jewel appears increases from Blue > Green > 
Yellow > Red. If you use Jewel Envy as part of a long chain, there is a higher
chance that you will get the rarer jewels.


HYPER MOVE

Light Wave                     HCF,HCF,b + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Rouge creates a vortex that, if unblocked, sucks the opponent in. This Hyper
is similar to Zero's "Vortex" DM from KOF2000.


Notes:
 - To be added later.


CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZ
       ____ _   _    __    _____  ____    _____  _____  _____  _____
      / __/| |_| |  /  \  /  _  \/ ___/  |_   / | ____||  __ \/  _  \
     | (__ |  _  | / /\ \ | (_) |\___ \   /  /_ | ___| |  _  /| (_) |
      \___\|_| |_|/_/--\_\\_____//____/  /_____||_____||_| \_\\_____/
                                                       GOD OF DESTRUCTION

ERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CHAOSZERO*CH

Chaos Zero is a beast of water who traditionally watched over the Chao. When
his home was plundered by Tikal's Echidna tribe, he went berserk, and was 
only pacified through the efforts of Tikal. Dr. Eggman tried to use him but
was utterly thwarted. Now Chaos seeks to protect the Emeralds as well as his
charges from any new evil.

After seeing Tikal depart from the etheric plane where they dwelled, Chaos 
decided that he too had to do something to stop this new evil from claiming 
the power of the Chaos Emeralds for itself.

Strengths:
----------
- Excellent mindgame possibilities
- Very confusing to any opponent
- Good keep away game

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Somewhat slow
- Hard to use

Aquatic Hammer                  f + LP
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chaos forms his hand into a hammer and strikes the floor hard. This attack
knocks the opponent down when not done as part of a chain. If chained into,
the move may be chained. This is an overhead attack.

Hydro Impact                    HCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chaos extends his hand forwards. This attack does not knock the opponent
down. It does knock the opponent backwards, however. The range of this move
is either half screen (LP version) or 3/4 screen (HP version). This move has
long startup time, similar to Potemkin's f + HS move (GGX).

...                             d,d +LP/LK/HP/HK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chaos soaks into the ground and reforms at another location on the stage. 
The location where he reforms is determined by the button pressed. The 
range of the move increases from LP to HK.

Hydro Cannon                    QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chaos fires a bolt of water at the opponent. After travelling some distance 
it falls to the ground. Until it hits the ground, Chaos will be in a pose 
with his arm extended. During this time he is vulnerable to any type of 
attack.

Dissolve...                     QCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chaos melts into a puddle of water. In this stance he may crawl forwards or
backwards, but may not run or dash. Performing a move brings him out of this
stance and reverts him to his normal stance. Only low attacks will hit Chaos
in this mode. Getting hit causes him to revert to his normal stance.

Upper!                          after Dissolve..., u + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
A large claw materialises from the pool of water and strikes vertically 
upwards. This attack launches the opponent.

Slash!                          after Dissolve..., f + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
A blade materialises from the pool and slashes at the opponent's feet. This
attack hits low, but does not knock down the opponent.

Slam!                           after Dissolve..., du + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chaos leaps out of the pool and onto the opponent's head. This attack hits
as an overhead, and knocks the opponent down if it connects.

SUPERS

Chaos Two                       after Dissolve...,QCF,HCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chaos forms into his second form, which is similar to his Zero form but has
two huge fists centred around the Chaos Emeralds. He rears up and does a 
lunging punch attack. This super has autoguard against all high attacks at 
the start, but has a very long recovery period during which Chaos is 
vulnerable.

Chaos Four                      after Dissolve..., QCF,f,du,u + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chaos forms into his fourth form, which makes him look like a shark. He then
dives into the ground, which causes waterspouts to materialise at random
locations around the screen. After the waterspouts die down, Chaos re-forms.

Chaos Six                       after Dissolve...,QCBx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chaos forms into his sixth form, which looks like a spider, except with a 
long tail. He then rears his tail upwards and forms it into a scythe, and 
brings it down on the opponent. Overhead attack.


HYPER MOVE

Perfect Chaos                   QCF,HCB,HCF,HCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Chaos forms into his final form, which looks like a dragon. He then 
unleashes several yellow arrowhead-shaped projectiles from his mouth. Being
hit by any of these projectiles will stun the opponent. Finally, he 
unleashes a huge beam of energy from his mouth, which hits the stunned 
opponent. If the opponent succeeds in avoiding or blocking all the 
projectiles, Chaos does not emit the beam.


DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGG
       _____   _____      _____   _____  _____ _    _    __    _   _
      |  __ \ |  __ \    | ____| / ___/ / ___/| \  / |  /  \  | \ | |
      | |__) ||  _  / /\ | ___| | |___\| |___\|  \/  | / /\ \ |  \| |
      |_____/ |_| \_\ \/ |_____| \____/ \____/|_|\/|_|/_/--\_\|_|\__|  
                                                           EVIL GENIUS

MAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR.EGGMAN*DR

Dr. Eggman is a genius with an IQ of 300. However, since he lacks the
ability to fight hand-to-hand like most of the combatants, he uses his 
Egg-o-matic flying machine to deploy various attacks.

Dr. Eggman, being the evil genius that he is, is entering to claim the Chaos
Emeralds for himself.

Important notes:
Dr. Eggman has 3 fighting stances. Two can be accessed by pressing LK+HP 
together at any time to toggle between them. The third is only accessible 
when his vehicle has been destroyed (which occurs when he gets reduced to 
10% of his life bar.

Strengths:
----------
- High damage
- Takes less damage in Walker and Viper Stance

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Becomes very weak in Desperation Stance
- Inability to Evade or Slide in Walker Stance
- Risky Hyper move

Walker Stance
=============
In this stance, Eggman's machine takes the form of his Egg Walker from Sonic
Adventure 2. He has a gun, but suffers from somewhat limited mobility. 
Eggman also cannot use the high/low dodges in this stance. This is Eggman's
default fighting stance.

WALKER STANCE SPECIALS

Code 002: Blast                 QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Eggman's walker fires a single blast from its mounted cannon. The LP blast 
is angled diagonally upwards while the HP blast goes forward.

Code 004: Egg Bonbon            QCB + LP/LK/HP/HK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Eggman drops a bomb a short distance away from the location of his Walker. 
The time before the bomb explodes depends on the button used, and is shown 
below:
LP - Explodes immediately
LK - Explodes after 1 second
HP - Explodes after 3 seconds
HK - Explodes after 5 seconds
Note that Eggman can also be harmed by the blast.

Code 014: Stomp                 d,d, LK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Eggman's walker raises one foot and stomps on the ground, knocking down the 
opponent if they happened to be on the ground at the time.

WALKER STANCE SUPERS

Code 016: Manic Missiles        QCF,HCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Eggman's machine's gun fires off dozens of missiles that home in towards the
opponent.

Viper Stance
==============
In this stance, Eggman's machine takes on the form of his Egg Viper boss 
machine from Sonic Adventure. When switching stances, there is a slight 
delay before Eggman can do anything. Eggman is in the air throughout this 
stance, and has full maneuverability in the air. Unlike Tails, he is able to
remain in this flying stance for however long he wishes. He still cannot use
the high or low dodges, however.

Code 012: Viper Laser           QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Eggman fires a laser from his cockpit-mounted laser cannon. The laser 
travels diagonally downwards and forwards.

Code 015: Disc Slash            HCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Eggman fires one of the spinning spike-edged discs mounted vertically on
each side of the cockpit at the opponent. After firing the disc, it returns
to its initial position after hitting or being blocked by the enemy. This 
attack will not knock down the opponent. The disc only travels horizontally.

Code 023: Tail Whip             360 deg + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
The Egg Viper flips in mid-air, with its tail arcing outward to knock the 
opponent away. The initial frames of this attack have autoguard.

VIPER STANCE SUPERS

Eggman has no super moves in this stance.

HYPER MOVE

Code 404: Viper Malfunction     HCF, QCB, HCF + P + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
The Egg Viper flies randomly around the screen and eventually crashes into 
the ground. If it hits, it does double the usual damage for a Hyper, but if
it misses or the opponent still has life energy remaining, Eggman is 
immediately forced to enter his Desperation Stance.

Desperation Stance
==================
Eggman enters this stance when his lifebar is reduced to 10% of its full 
length. The machine collapses to the ground, and Eggman jumps out to fight.
In this mode his attack and defense power is greatly reduced. Eggman uses
the help of his mechanical creations in this mode (What else can he do? :p)
Eggman may use both the dodges in this stance.

DESPERATION STANCE SPECIALS

Belly Flop                      f + LP
-----------------------------------------------------------
Eggman falls over on his stomach. This attack hits as an overhead. 

Summon Buzzer                   DP + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
A Buzzer flies across the screen and drops a bomb on the opponent. 

Summon Orbinaut                 QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
An Orbinaut appears on the screen and launches all four of its flaming 
satellites at the opponent.

Summon Crawlton                 QCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
A Crawlton bursts out of the ground where the opponent is standing. This 
attack hits low.

DESPERATION STANCE SUPERS

Asteron Shower                  QCBx2 + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Asterons materialise all around the opponent and explode, releasing their
five missiles. The opponent may be hit up to 10 times by the missiles from
the Asterons. 
Lvl 3: The missiles may do up to 20 hits.

Mad Robo Rush                   HCFx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Eggman gestures frantically at the opponent and a wild assortment of robots
comes charging onto the screen. If the opponent is hit by any of them he 
gets trampled by the mob.


METALSONIC*METALSONIC*METALSONIC*METALSONIC*METALSONIC*METALSONIC*METALSONIC
     _    _  _____  _____    __    _      ____  _____  _   _  _   ____
    | \  / || ____||_   _|  /  \  | |    / ___//  _  \| \ | || | / __/
    |  \/  || ___|   | |   / /\ \ | |__  \____\| (_) ||  \| || || (__
    |_|\/|_||_____|  |_|  /_/--\_\|____| /____/\_____/|_|\__||_| \___\
                                                    CYBERNETIC PERFECTION

*METALSONIC*METALSONIC*METALSONIC*METALSONIC*METALSONIC*METALSONIC*METALSONI

Metal Sonic is a cybernetic duplicate of Sonic, so he can do nearly
everything Sonic can, and a lot more!

Metal Sonic, one of Dr. Eggman's earlier creations, is entering to have his
revenge on both Sonic (for defeating him) as well as Dr. Eggman (for 
abandoning him). The Chaos Emeralds have nothing to do with it...

Strengths:
----------
- Good as a defensive character
- Moves for all situations

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Limited offensive prowess
- Unwieldy Hyper

SPECIALS

Cyber Spin                      DB,F + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Metal Sonic spins towards the enemy. Similar properties to Sonic's Spin 
Attack. Invulnerable to low attacks.

Cyber Spin (air)                F,F + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Same as above, except the direction is towards the ground.

Metal Sonic Overdrive
=====================
These attacks serve to repel any attack. Overloading his circuits means that
any opponent who comes into contact with Metal Sonic will take damage and be
knocked away.

 Alpha Version                  QCB + P
 -----------------------------------------------------------
 Metal stands on the spot and overloads his circuits.

 Beta Version                   HCB + LP
 -----------------------------------------------------------
 Metal overloads his circuits while moving forward.

 Gamma Version                  HCB + HP
 -----------------------------------------------------------
 Metal overloads his circuits while dashing forward.

Metal Sonic Reflect
===================
The purpose of these moves is to deal with projectiles. Note that these 
attacks do not deal damage by themselves.

 Alpha Version                  QCB + K
 -----------------------------------------------------------
 Metal absorbs any projectiles for half a second.

 Beta Version                   HCB + LK
 -----------------------------------------------------------
 Metal absorbs any projectiles for one second.

 Gamma Version                  HCB + HK
 -----------------------------------------------------------
 Metal absorbs projectiles for one second and turns them on his opponent.

Metal Sonic Blast
=================
This is Metal Sonic's primary attack move.

 Alpha Version                  QCF + P
 -----------------------------------------------------------
 Metal launches a close-ranged blast. This only hits opponents next to Metal
 Sonic.

 Beta Version                   HCF + LP
 -----------------------------------------------------------
 Metal launches a medium-ranged projectile.

 Gamma Version                  HCF + HP
 -----------------------------------------------------------
 Metal launches a medium-ranged blast. This will hit any opponent in the 
 between Metal Sonic and the centre of the screen.

SUPERS

Dynamite Crash                  QCF HCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Metal sticks his hand forward. If it connects with the opponent, he
withdraws his hand and opens a panel on his other hand's wrist. He then says
something and presses a button on his wrist and the opponent explodes.

Hyper Omega Metal               HCFx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Metal causes an explosion around him and continues with a gigantic for-
ward energy blast. The range of the blast is full screen.

HYPER MOVE

Zeta Missile                    QCF, RDP, U + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Metal Sonic stretches his hand out and emits a red targeting laser. It can be
maneuvered around by the player using the arrow keys. After a while, or after
pressing P, Metal Sonic finalises the targeting and fires a homing missile 
at the targeted spot. If the laser was intersecting the opponent, the missile
homes in on the opponent. Metal Sonic has upper body invincibility during this
attack.

Notes:
 - The Alpha, Beta and Gamma versions of Metal Sonic's moves vary in terms
   of purpose. Alpha moves are short-ranged and last a short time. Beta and
   Gamma moves are progressively more powerful, but have longer start-up and
   recovery accordingly.
 - Dynamite Crash is a super that only works if the opponent is not 
   blocking. If the opposite is true then Metal Sonic will pass the opponent
   and stop on the other side.
 - Getting hit by the explosion of the Hyper Omega Metal means that you will
   not be hit by the energy blast. 


       S   E   C   R   E   T       C   H   A   R   A   C   T   E   R

SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC

                      S      U      P      E      R
                       ____  _____  _   _  _   ____
                      / ___//  _  \| \ | || | / __/
                      \___ \| (_) ||  \| || || (__  
                      /____/\_____/|_|\__||_| \___\
                                            THE HEDGEHOG

*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONIC*SUPERSONI

Super Sonic is Sonic wielding the power of all seven Chaos Emeralds. He is
extremely fast, but suffers from very weak damage.

Having successfully secured the Chaos Emeralds, Sonic now heads off to defeat
Void once and for all and make sure that he never threatens the waking world
ever again.

Strengths:
----------
- Ability to do extended chaining
- Extremely fast

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Awful damage
- Hitpoint drain
- Lack of Hyper Move

Sonic Slicer                     f + LK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Super Sonic does an anticlockwise circular slash kick. Chainable when 
chained into. This attack can hit grounded opponents.

Hyper Flash                      QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Super Sonic dashes forward. This attack is invincible against projectiles,
but may be stopped by low attacks and throws. i.e. the properties of this 
move are similar to Vanessa's Puncher Vision (KOF). The Hyper Flash may be 
cancelled any time into a special move or super. It may also be cancelled 
into the Lightning Dash.

Lightning Dash                   after Hyper Flash, f + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Super Sonic cancels his teleport into a head-first charge attack. During 
this attack, Super Sonic is surrounded by lightning. He is now invulnerable 
to crouching and standing attacks, but not projectiles.

Lightspeed Upper                 DP + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Super Sonic does Sonic's Lightspeed Upper. It does not have the same damage
or vertical range, however.

Double Upper                     after Lightspeed Upper, DP + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Super Sonic does another Lightspeed Upper with his back facing the screen 
this time. This attack knocks the opponent horizontally away and only does 
one hit. If it hits as a counter it bounces the opponent off the side of the
stage.

Lightspeed Assault               when next to opponent, HCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Super Sonic attacks quickly with a few punches and kicks, then does an 
upward kick that juggles the opponent. The order of the attack is:
Stand LP -> Crouch LK -> Crouch HP -> Stand HK -> Stand HP -> Upward kick.

Air Light Dash                   in air, f,f or b,b
-----------------------------------------------------------
Super Sonic dashes in the corresponding direction. He can cancel the dash
into any move at any time, but may not cancel a dash into another dash.

SUPERS

Lightning Barrage                HCB,F + LP,LK,HP,LP,LK,HP,HK,DP + LP,DP + HP
-----------------------------------------------------------
A "deadly rave" style super. As the button commands are entered, Super Sonic
does a continuous 7-hit attack, followed by a Lightspeed Upper and a Double
Upper. If the timing of the button presses is not correct, the Super will be
interrupted. It is possible to interrupt this Super midway to perform a
standard chain.
NB: This Super may only be done as a Level 1 Super Move.

Spinning Lightspeed Upper        QCF,D,DF,U + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Super Sonic runs a fixed distance towards the enemy. If he manages to touch
the enemy (by hitting them or by being blocked) he does a spiralling upper-
cut. If it hits, it sucks the opponent in for the full number of hits.


HYPER MOVE

Super Sonic does not have a Hyper Move.


       S   E   C   R   E   T       C   H   A   R   A   C   T   E   R

HYPERSHADOW*HYPERSHADOW*HYPERSHADOW*HYPERSHADOW*HYPERSHADOW*HYPERSHADOW*HYPE

                      H      Y      P      E      R
               _____ _   _    __    _____   _____  _     _
              / ___/| |_| |  /  \  |  __ \ /  _  \| |   | |
              \____\|  _  | / /\ \ | |__) || (_) |\ \/^\/ /
              /____/|_| |_|/_/--\_\|_____/ \_____/ \_/^\_/
                                                THE HEDGEHOG

RSHADOW*HYPERSHADOW*HYPERSHADOW*HYPERSHADOW*HYPERSHADOW*HYPERSHADOW*HYPERSHA

Hyper Shadow is much like Super Sonic, except for the fact that his attacks
are energy-based and more damaging than Super Sonic's. He can fully use the
potential of Chaos Control to keep a fair distance between him and his 
opponent.

Now possessing the power of the Chaos Emeralds, Shadow goes off to teach Void
a thing or two about the Chaos Emeralds' true power...

Strengths:
----------
- Good keepaway game
- Higher damage than Super Sonic

Weaknesses:
-----------
- Hitpoint drain
- Odd anti-air game
- No Hyper Move

Doubleslash                     f + LK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hyper Shadow slashes out with his foot. First he does a horizontal slash, then
a vertical slash from top to bottom. The first hit knocks the opponent away 
and is a high attack. The second knocks the opponent down and is an overhead.
It is not possible for both hits to connect.

Hyper Chaos Spear               QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hyper Shadow emits a spear-shaped projectile that travels across the whole 
screen. If it hits it does 3 hits. The HP version has slightly faster 
execution but longer recovery.

Air Chaos Spear                 In air, QCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hyper Shadow tosses a 1-hit Chaos Spear towards the ground. 

Chaos Control                   d,d + LP/LK/HP/HK
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hyper Shadow teleports in an instant to another part of the screen. The 
button used determines the location to where he teleports.
LP - Half screen forward
LK - Full screen forward
HP - Behind the opponent
HK - Above the opponent

Dash Pressure                   HCF + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hyper Shadow pauses briefly, then dashes forward. If the opponent doesn't 
block, he passes through them, knocking them into the air. Hyper Shadow stops
his dash after moving a small distance on the other side. This move hits low.
Similar to Chipp's Alpha Blade (GGX).

Chaos Shield                    QCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hyper Shadow creates an energy shield that absorbs and reverses any attack
that hits it. The LP version reverses ground-based attacks while the HP 
version reverses air-based attacks. Note that the shield only lasts for a 
split second so the timing is crucial.

SUPERS

Chaos Epitome                   QCB,HCF,QCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hyper Shadow poses with the Chaos Emerald and is engulfed in a sphere of 
energy. Any opponent touching him during this period will be knocked away. 
The sphere remains around Hyper Shadow until it has done a total of 10 hits 
to the opponent. While inside the sphere, Hyper Shadow can attack as usual.

Vengeance                       QCFx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Hyper Shadow releases a huge Chaos Spear that travels at high speed across 
the screen.
Lvl 3: Hyper Shadow releases 3 projectiles.

HYPER MOVE

Hyper Shadow does not have a Hyper move.


            B   O   S   S       C   H   A   R   A   C   T   E   R

VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*V
                        _    _   _____   _   _____
                       \ \  / / /  _  \ | | |  __ \
                        \ \/ /  | (_) | | | | |__) |
                         \__/   \_____/ |_| |_____/
                                       PERSONIFIED EVIL

OID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VOID*VO

Void is a dark being from the realm of Maginaryworld who wishes to control the
power of the Chaos Emeralds. He organises a fighting tournament in secrecy,
with the Chaos Emeralds as the prize, while in actual fact waiting for the
fighters to bring them to him...

Dark Tower                     QCB + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Void smashes the floor in front of him with his fist and causes a huge pillar
of dark energy to emerge from the floor. This attack juggles the opponent.

Dark Wheel                     HCF + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Void creates a spinning wheel in front of him. If not followed up it serves
as a projectile reflector.

Wheel of Doom                 after Dark Wheel, f + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Void kicks the wheel forward. This is a projectile attack.

Dark Wave                     After Dark Wheel, d + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Void smashes the wheel to the floor, causing a horizontal wave to spread out
in front of him. This attack hits low.

Wheel of Death                as projectile is reflected, f + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Void kicks the wheel forward with the reflected projectile, causing it to fly
with increased speed and size.

Rising Darkness               DP + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Void flies diagonally upwards while spinning, and engulfed in a sphere of 
energy. This uppercut hits multiple times.

SUPERS

Pure Darkness                 QCFx2 + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Void raises his hand and strikes the ground, which erupts in dark waves. The
waves travel across the whole screen. The waves are twice the height of Void.

Corruption                    QCFx2 + K
-----------------------------------------------------------
Void reaches upwards with his hand. If he manages to grab the opponent, he 
sticks his other hand into them, and throws them away. The opponent begins to
lose their hitpoints at the rate of 1 per second, for a maximum of 40 points.
During this time, the opponent glows purple. This attack is similar to Lin's
Hizoku Ougi: Doku Shoukou SDM in KOF2000 or Testament's Overdrive from GGX.

Dark Rain                     QCF,HCB + P
-----------------------------------------------------------
Void raises his fist. As this happens, it begins to rain black droplets. The
rain lasts for 20 seconds. While it is raining, Void's attack power is 
doubled while the opponent's is halved.


HYPER MOVE

Void does not have a Hyper Move.



----------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. GAME MODES
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

There are several modes which you can select when playing Sonic the Fighters
Neo. This section details the various modes you can choose.

ARCADE MODE
===========
This mode is much like playing a fighting game in an arcade, in that you have
to select a character, and face a series of randomly drawn opponents, before
facing the boss (Void). If your performance has been good enough, you will
get to face an additional boss character in the form of either Super Sonic or
Hyper Shadow.

After selecting Arcade Mode, you then select your character at the character
select screen. You are then able to select the first character you wish to
face (if Super Sonic and/or Hyper Shadow are unlocked, you may not fight them
first).

You then proceed to fight 6 randomly drawn opponents in sequential battles. A
battle may consist of a maximum of 3 rounds, each lasting a maximum of 60 
seconds. To win a round, you need to reduce your opponent's life bar to zero,
or survive for 60 seconds and have more life remaining than your opponent.

A battle may have any of the following outcomes:

VICTORY => If you manage to win two out of three rounds, you win the battle 
           and can proceed to the next battle.

DEFEAT  => If your opponent wins two out of three rounds, you lose, and then
           have to choose to either continue using another character or quit
           to the title screen.

DRAW    => This is only possible if both characters are knocked out in both 
           rounds, or if at the end of the time limit for both rounds, both 
           characters have the same amount of life remaining. If this is the 
           case, a tie-breaker match is held with 10 seconds left on the timer,
           and both characters in Hyperburst mode. The character with more 
           life left at the end, or the character left standing wins the 
           battle.

Your score for a particular battle is measured in terms of how fast you 
managed to defeat the opponent, how much life you had left after defeating 
them, and your use of chains and Hyperburst mode, including Supers and Hypers.
The tallied score is then added to that of previous matches.

After defeating six such opponents, a character-specific cutscene will play,
followed by the boss battle with Void. The rules are the same as any other
match, except, of course, for the fact that Void is much harder to beat. 

Upon defeating Void, if you meet certain conditions, you then see another 
cutscene, after which you may fight Super Sonic or Hyper Shadow, depending on
the character you are using. Defeating them allows you to select them in any 
of the modes. The ending cutscene will then play.

Finally, if your score is high enough, you may be asked to enter your name in
the High Score listings.

VS. MODE
========
Vs. Mode allows two human players to square off against each other. At the 
character select screen, each player selects his/her character. Following 
which, a battle takes place in the same manner as in Arcade Mode. If two 
players select the same character, one will be coloured slightly differently
in order to distinguish between the two.

After a winner is determined, the players can decide to fight another battle
or return to the main menu.

TIME ATTACK
===========
The objective of Time Attack mode is to see how fast a player can complete 
Arcade Mode. The game plays similar to Arcade Mode, but minus the cutscenes. 
Furthermore, there is a clock timer above the player's lifebar counting the 
total time taken thus far. If your time is low enough to be listed in the 
High Score listings, you will be asked to enter your initials after completing
the game.

TEAM BATTLE MODE
================
This mode has you selecting a team of 3 characters to face off against a 
series of 5 opposing teams. The characters in the opposing team will always 
be randomly drawn. The battles proceed similarly to Arcade Mode, except that
before a match, you need to select the order in which your fighters will 
appear.

During the match, if one of your fighters is knocked out, the next one in line
will come out to fight. The first team to have all its members knocked out 
loses.

Scores are calculated a bit differently in Team Battle Mode. The number of 
characters you had to use to defeat the opposing team is also taken into 
account when calculating the score. The fewer the characters used, the higher
the bonus to your score.

At the end of Team Battle Mode, you will face a team of Void, Super Sonic and
Hyper Shadow. Beating them ends the game.

This mode does not have cutscenes or story progression.

SURVIVAL MODE
=============
Survival mode is all about defeating opponents with minimum loss to life. 
There are two variations on Survival mode, Standard Survival and Blitz 
Survival.

STANDARD SURVIVAL
-----------------
In this mode, you select a character, and then proceed to fight every single
character in the game, including Super Sonic, Hyper Shadow and Void. Each 
battle lasts for one round only. Between rounds you regain a small amount on 
your lifebar (About a fifth). When you are knocked out, you lose. Your success 
is measured in terms of how many opponents you managed to knock out as well
as how long you took to do it, and how much life you had left after knocking 
out an opponent. 

BLITZ SURVIVAL
--------------
Blitz Survival is radically different from Standard Survival. In this mode, 
you choose a character, after which you fight a continuous stream of opponents.
There is no end to the number of opponents you face. Attacks will deal much 
more damage than usual, and there is no break in between knocking out one 
opponent and facing the next. Time counts down constantly from 99 seconds. 
You also do not regain any life between opponents. However, whenever you land 
a hit on an opponent, there is a chance that a random powerup will pop out. 
This can be picked up and used by either you or your opponent. The powerups 
are as follows:

GOLD RING - Restores a little health. Fairly common.
MONITOR WITH GOLD RING SIGN - Restores a fair amount of health. Quite rare.
MONITOR WITH BROWN SHIELD SIGN - Increases your defence for the duration of 
one opponent. Rare.
MONITOR WITH BLUE SHIELD SIGN - Increases your attack power for the duration
of one opponent. Very rare.
MONITOR WITH DR.EGGMAN SIGN - Removes a little health. Fairly common.
MONITOR WITH VOID SIGN - Removes a fair amount of health. Rare.
MONITOR WITH CLOCK SIGN - Adds ten seconds to the countdown timer. Rare.

The longer and more impressive the chains you land on your opponent, the more
the chance that you will get the rarer powerups. If you can collect the 
positive powerups and push your opponent into the negative ones, you can 
master this mode and control the game.

PRACTICE MODE
-------------
Quite simply, this mode is there to allow you to practise your skills, either
against a dummy or an AI opponent. You can also refer to movelists within the
game, and even learn which moves are best suited for particular situations.


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5. MISCELLANEOUS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

This section details all the non-gameplay information about Sonic The Fighters
Neo, such as character introductory animations, winning animations and so on.

INTROS, WINPOSES AND WINQUOTES
==============================
Each character has a few intro and win animations, as well as a few character-
specific intro and win animations. Each character also has generic and 
character-specific winquotes (which appear when the score is being calculated).
All these are listed in this section.

SONIC
-----

INTROS

Generic:
Sonic does some leg stretches, then does a thumbs up sign while looking 
towards the screen. He then gets into his battle stance.

Vs. Tails:
Sonic gives a thumbs-up sign towards Tails.

Vs. Knuckles:
Sonic chuckles a bit and gives Knuckles a thumbs up.

Vs. Amy:
Sonic has a flustered look on his face and says "You followed me...AGAIN?"

Vs. Shadow:
Sonic stands with his back to Shadow. After Shadow says his piece, Sonic turns
around and yells "Bring it on!"

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
Sonic shakes his fist at Dr. Eggman and yells "I'll get you, Eggman!"

WINPOSES

Generic:
1. Sonic faces the screen and does his classic finger-wagging taunt.
2. Sonic says "Gotta run!" and races offscreen.

Vs. Tails:
Sonic wags his finger at Tails and says "Ah-ah-ah!"

Vs. Shadow/Metal Sonic:
Sonic thrusts his hand into the air and says "There's only one REAL Sonic!"

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
Sonic points at Eggman and laughs loudly.

Vs. Amy:
Sonic shakes his head in disgust and races offscreen.

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"Didn't see that coming, did you?"
"Try and keep up with me? Don't be ridiculous."

Vs. Tails:
"Try harder next time, buddy!"

Vs. Amy:
"Quit following me around!"

Vs. Shadow/Metal Sonic:
"You can't beat an original!"

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
"Forget your IQ. You're still as dumb as ever."


TAILS
-----

INTROS

Generic:
Tails looks around, then suddenly spies the opponent. He then looks at the 
screen and pumps his fists with a smile on his face.

Vs. Sonic:
Tails just does the fist-pumping animation of the generic intro.

Vs. Amy:
Tails looks up and slaps his forehead in a gesture of irritation.

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
Tails does a pose similar to Yuri's pose in the Ryo vs Yuri intro in CvS2, 
and says "I can do this!"

Vs. Big:
Tails rears back in shock at Big's size.

WINPOSES:

Generic:
1) Tails jumps up and down with a big smile on his face.
2) Tails thrusts his fist into the air with a smile on his face.

Vs. Sonic:
Tails thrusts a fist into the air with a smile on his face, but then sees 
Sonic lying on the floor and rears back in horror.

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
Tails jumps up and down for joy, saying "I did it!"

WINQUOTES:

Generic:
"Yep, I just keep getting better and better!"
"One more down on the road to victory!"

Vs. Sonic:
"Yeah! I won! Er...sorry about that, Sonic."

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
"I knew I could do it on my own!"


KNUCKLES
--------

INTROS

Generic:
Knuckles fixes his gloves, then punches his fists together saying, "Here we
go!"

Vs. Sonic:
Knuckles points at Sonic and says "I won't let you or anyone else get in my
way!" Sonic then does his intro.

Vs. Chaos:
Knuckles points a finger at Chaos and says "I won't let you get away this 
time!"

Vs. Rouge:
Knuckles yells out "Not you again! Stay away from my Emerald!" Rouge then 
does her intro.

Vs. Mighty/Espio/Vector:
Knuckles jumps forward and punches his fist into Mighty's/Espio's/Vector's.

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
Knuckles shakes his fist at Eggman and yells "This time you're toast!"

Vs. Tikal:
Knuckles gazes in wonder at Tikal's show of power, then bows in reverence.

WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Knuckles slaps his forehead and shakes his head in disgust.
2) Knuckles punches his fist into his palm and says "Yeah!"

Vs. Sonic:
Knuckles shrugs and shakes his head.

Vs. Tikal:
Knuckles lowers his head, closes his eyes and clenches his fist.

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
Knuckles raises his fist and brings out a small flame. He then clenches his
fist, extinguishing it. This is similar to Kyo's "Ore no kachi da" winpose 
from the KOF series.

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"Another one down. How boring."
"I will protect the Master Emerald, no matter what!"

Vs. Sonic:
"You've been slacking off too much."

Vs. Mighty/Espio/Vector:
"Glad to see you gave it your all. Unfortunately, so did I."

Vs. Tikal:
"We will meet again...I know it."

Vs. Rouge:
"You may not be a jewel thief but...um...ah, forget it."

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
"Bah. You're nothing but a failure."


AMY
---

INTROS

Generic:
Amy does a V-sign towards the screen saying "Amy Rose is here!" and her Piko
hammer materialises in her hand.

Vs. Sonic: 
Amy goes all starry-eyed and clasps her hands together in adoration. Sonic 
then does his intro.

Vs. Metal Sonic/Shadow:
Amy stares closely at Metal Sonic/Shadow. Metal Sonic/Shadow then do their
respective intros. Amy then shakes her head.

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
Amy leans forward and sticks out her tongue.

WINPOSES

Generic:
Amy leans towards the screen and does a V-sign.
Amy slumps to the ground, exhausted. She says, "That was HARD!"

Vs. Sonic:
Amy sticks her chin into the air haughtily and says "How rude!"


WINQUOTES

Generic:
"Phew! That took a lot out of me."
"Amy Rose strikes again!"

Vs. Sonic:
"Why did you make me do that?"

Vs. Metal Sonic/Shadow:
"As I thought. A cheap copy, nothing more!"

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
"Why are you so evil?"


MIGHTY
------

INTROS

Generic:
Mighty does some push-ups, then jumps to his feet and dances a bit on the 
spot to relax his legs. He then says "Let's go!"

Vs. Knuckles/Espio/Vector:
Mighty jumps forward and punches his fist into Knuckles'/Espio's/Vector's.

Vs. Sonic:
Mighty cracks his knuckles and says "Here we go!" Sonic does his usual intro.

WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Mighty turns away from the screen and sticks a hand into the air with a V
sign.
2) Mighty punches the ground, looks up and says "Yeah!" with a grin on his 
face.

Vs. Knuckles/Espio/Vector:
Mighty shrugs with a sheepish look on his face.

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"Now you know why they call me "Mighty!""
"No-one can take my power attacks!"

Vs. Knuckles:
"C'mon Knux! Quit dreaming!"

Vs. Tikal:
"Mystic powers can't hold a candle to brute force!"

Vs. Amy:
"You've got spirit all right...but that alone won't win battles!"


TIKAL
-----

INTROS

Generic:
Tikal appears in a flash of light.

Vs. Knuckles:
Tikal does her normal intro, then averts her eyes as Knuckles does his intro.

Vs. Chaos:
Tikal shakes her head in disbelief. Chaos then does his intro.

Vs. Void:
Tikal creates a glowing sword with her hand and says "I will vanquish you!"
Void then does his intro.

WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Tikal disappears in a flash of light, saying "I must go now...farewell."
2) Tikal collapses to the floor, standing on her knees, panting heavily.

Vs. Knuckles:
Tikal bows deeply, then vanishes in a flash of light.

Vs. Chaos:
Tikal collapses to her knees and buries her face in her hands, sobbing.

Vs. Void:
Tikal raises both her arms above her head, and is engulfed by a pillar of 
energy. When the pillar dissipates, Tikal has disappeared.

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"I must leave now. I am sorry..."
"Please forgive me...I must depart."

Vs. Knuckles:
"Your spirit is noble, yet your actions are rash."

Vs. Chaos:
"Why...did you make me do that?"

Vs. Void:
"Your evil is ended."


ESPIO
-----

INTROS

Generic:
Espio fades in, while holding one of his hands up with his other hand. He 
then flicks his hand outwards and says "Let's get it on."

Vs. Knuckles/Mighty/Vector:
Espio jumps forward and punches his fist into Knuckles'/Mighty's/Vector's.

Vs. 


WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Espio dusts off his body, then looks scornfully at the opponent on the 
floor.
2) Espio crosses his arms, closes his eyes and slowly fades away.

Vs. Knuckles/Mighty/Vector:
Espio fades out while shrugging and shaking his head.

Vs. Sonic:
Espio slaps his forehead and mutters "What a nincompoop."

WINQUOTES:
"Never saw that coming, did you."
"How do you beat someone you can't see? You don't."

Vs. Knuckles/Mighty/Vector:
"What's the matter with you? Put more oomph into it!"

Vs. Shadow:
"Whatever you may say...my teleport looks cooler."

Vs. Void:
"You thought you could win...but you couldn't see what was coming."


VECTOR
------

INTROS

Generic:
Vector has his back facing the screen, then turns around and points a finger
at the opponent and says "Let's get down!"

Vs. Knuckles/Mighty/Espio:
Vector jumps forward and punches his fist into Knuckles'/Mighty's/Espio's.

Vs. Sonic:
Vector mimics Sonic's finger-wagging taunt.

WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Vector lowers his head and sticks both hands into the air, each with two
fingers extended, and says "Oh, yeah!"
2) Vector does a dance. No, I'm not going to go into details :p

Vs. Knuckles/Espio/Mighty:
Vector points at Knuckles/Espio/Mighty and laughs.

Vs. Sonic:
Vector laughs out loud and says "You call that cool?"

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"I'm too cool!"
"Somebody stop me!"

Vs. Knuckles:
"Hey, Knux, lighten up!"

Vs. Espio/Mighty:
"Come on, guys! Make me move a bit more!"

Vs. Sonic:
"My coolness exceeds yours! Nyah!"


BIG
---

INTROS

Generic:
Big scratches his head, then gets shocked as he sees Froggy dash past and 
hide behind the opponent.

Vs. Chaos:
Big looks at Chaos for a while, then Froggy suddenly runs out, and Big seems
to become flustered, and yells "I must save Froggy!"


WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Big wipes his forehead. Suddenly, Froggy takes off again and Big runs 
after him with a flustered look on his face.
2) Big does that dance he does when he clears a level in Sonic Adventure.

Big does not have any character-specific winposes.


WINQUOTES

Generic:
"Have you seen Froggy?"
"Uhhhh...sorry 'bout that."

Vs. Chaos:
"I don't like this place, Froggy. Let's get out of here."

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
"I won't let you take Froggy again!"


SHADOW
------

INTROS

Generic:
Shadow appears in a flash of light, holding a Chaos Emerald. He smirks at the
opponent, then says "So be it."

Vs. Sonic:
Shadow says "Ready for round two, faker?" Sonic then does his intro.

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
Shadow has his back to Dr. Eggman. He then turns around and points at Dr. 
Eggman, saying "Your time is up."

Vs. Amy:
Amy does the first part of her intro. Shadow looks at her with a bewildered
look on his face and says "What are you looking at?" Amy completes her intro.

Vs. Metal Sonic:
Shadow puts his chin in his hands, and gives a small smirk.


WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Shadow tosses the Chaos Emerald in the air, saying "I've wasted enough 
time here." He then catches the Emerald and disappears in a flash of light.
2) Shadow turns his back to the opponent, and says "Pathetic."

Vs. Sonic:
Shadow chuckles darkly, then looks at Sonic and says "What a waste of time."

Vs. Void:
Shadow clenches his fist, and averts his eyes. After a while he skates away.


WINQUOTES

Generic:
"Hmph. Pathetic."
"Was that it?"

Vs. Sonic:
"Looks like Round Two is mine, faker."

Vs. Metal Sonic:
"The might of steel is inferior to that of Chaos Control!"

Vs. Amy:
"Stop staring at me!"

Vs. Void:
"So much power...so little brains."


ROUGE
-----

INTROS

Generic:
Rouge flies in from offscreen, lands and says "This should be fun."

Vs. Knuckles:
Knuckles does his intro. Rouge closes her eyes and sticks her chin in the air
with a frown on her face and says "Hmph!"

Vs. Shadow:
Rouge has her arms crossed and her back to Shadow while he does his intro. 
She then turns around and says "What are you talking about?"

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
Rouge laughs a little then says "You aren't getting your hands on my jewels
this time!"

WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Rouge takes out a gem, throws it in the air and catches it. She then holds
it in her hand and grins at the screen.
2) Rouge does a few kicks, then does a lunging kick. However, she loses her
balance and falls flat on her face. She then looks up sheepishly.

Vs. Knuckles:
Rouge sticks her nose in the air, facing away from Knuckles with arms crossed,
and says "Don't you EVER call me a thief!"

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"Was that too much for you?"
"Did I distract you too much? Ha ha ha..."

Vs. Knuckles:
"I'm no common thief, and don't you forget that!"

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
"Heh, our deal is all in the past. Forget about it!"


CHAOS ZERO
----------

INTROS

Generic:
A puddle of water forms on the floor, and slowly Chaos emerges out of it.

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
A puddle of water materialises. Dr. Eggman is peering into it, when a hammer
materialises out of it and tries to smash him. Dr. Eggman hops out of the 
way, then quickly jumps into his walker, saying "That was too close." Chaos 
then forms out of the puddle.

Vs. Tikal:
Tikal does her intro. Chaos then looks down and tries to avert his eyes.

WINPOSES

Generic:
Chaos melts into a puddle of water and dissolves into the ground.

Vs. Tikal:
Chaos falls to his knees and hands, and slowly melts into the ground.

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"..."

Vs. Tikal:
".....No........."


DR. EGGMAN
----------

INTROS

Generic:
Dr. Eggman stands next to his walker, and contemplates the opponent with a 
smirk on his face. He then jumps into the walker.

Vs. Sonic: 
Sonic does his intro. Dr. Eggman then laughs loudly and jumps into his walker.

Vs. Chaos:
A puddle of water materialises. Dr. Eggman is peering into it, when a hammer
materialises out of it and tries to smash him. Dr. Eggman hops out of the 
way, then quickly jumps into his walker, saying "That was too close." Chaos 
then forms out of the puddle.

Vs. Void:
Dr. Eggman points at Void and says "Your power is mine!"

WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Dr. Eggman laughs loudly, while seated in his walker.
2) Dr. Eggman stands up in his walker and raises his arms to the sky, saying
"YES!" but the walker topples forward, leaving catapulting Eggman forward 
with a look of disgust on his face.

Vs. Sonic:
Dr. Eggman laughs loudly.

Vs. Chaos:
Dr. Eggman hops out and stands over Chaos for a while. He then looks up with
a victorious smirk on his face.

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"You can't beat genius!"
"Pathetic."

Vs. Sonic:
"Ha haaa! I got you at last, Sonic!"

Vs. Chaos:
"Insubordinate beast - perish!"

Vs. Metal Sonic:
"Flawed creation. Away with you!"


METAL SONIC
-----------

INTROS

Generic:
Metal Sonic looks at the opponent and says "Target acquired."

Vs. Sonic/Dr. Eggman:
Metal Sonic stands with his side facing Sonic/Dr.Eggman, looking at him out 
of the corner of his eye. He then says "Final target located."

WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Metal Sonic looks at the opponent and says "Target...eliminated."
2) Metal Sonic lifts off using his booster and flies offscreen.

Vs. Sonic/Dr. Eggman:
Metal Sonic looks at the screen and says "Primary target...eliminated."

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"Target destroyed. Seeking next target..."

Metal Sonic does not have any character-specific winquotes.


SUPER SONIC
-----------

INTROS

Generic:
Normal Sonic is standing with the seven Chaos Emeralds floating above his 
head. The emeralds spin rapidly around him, and he slowly lifts off the ground,
eventually transforming into Super Sonic.

Vs. Hyper Shadow:
The Chaos Emeralds spin rapidly in the centre of the screen, causing both Son-
ic and Shadow to transform into their Super forms while floating off the 
ground.

Vs. Void:
Super Sonic charges his powers rapidly, then points accusingly at Void and 
says "You're going down!"


WINPOSES

Generic:
Super Sonic strikes a dramatic pose and sounds a battle cry "Hyaa!"

Vs. Hyper Shadow:
Super Sonic floats over to Shadow's body, now in its regular state, bends 
over and exclaims "Hey, get up!"

Vs. Void:
Super Sonic reverts to his regular form and slumps to the ground, exhausted.
He manages to look up with a grin on his face.

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"Not just Sonic, SUPER Sonic!"
"Wahoo! I am SUPREME!"

Vs. Hyper Shadow:
"Not so hot, are you?"

Vs. Chaos Zero:
"Not so powerful without your emeralds, are you?"

Vs. Void:
"You're finished."


HYPER SHADOW
------------

INTROS

Generic:
Shadow is kneeling on the floor, with the seven Chaos Emeralds lying on the
ground around him. As he gets up, the Emeralds start spinning around him, and
eventually the screen flashes and he transforms into Hyper Shadow.

Vs. Super Sonic:
The Chaos Emeralds spin rapidly in the centre of the screen, causing both Son-
ic and Shadow to transform into their Super forms while floating off the 
ground.

Vs. Void:
Hyper Shadow stands in front of Void as he does his intro. After Void is done,
Shadow closes his eyes and says "So it ends," following which he teleports to
his starting position.

WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Hyper Shadow strikes a dramatic pose, then disappears in a flash of light.
2) Hyper Shadow looks at his opponent and says "Enough?"

Vs. Super Sonic:
Hyper Shadow looks away from Sonic and says "Hmph."

Vs. Void:
Hyper Shadow looks down at the ground and slumps to his knees, reverting to
his regular form in the process. He pants "Finally" and lets out a breath of
relief.

WINQUOTES

Generic:
"Bah. Not even worth it."

Vs. Super Sonic:
"...So much for the thrill of battle."

Vs. Void:
"...get out of my sight."

VOID
----

INTROS

Generic:
Void appears in a pillar of dark energy. 

Void does not have any character-specific intros.

WINPOSES

Generic:
1) Void creates a dark flame in his hand and smirks at it.
2) Void creates a spiral of flame around him, like a double helix. Ambient
laughter can be heard.

Vs. Super Sonic/Hyper Shadow
Void creates a vortex, causing the seven Chaos Emeralds to be sucked out of
the opponent and into his hands. He then disappears in a pillar of dark ene
-rgy.

WINQUOTES

Void does not have any generic winquotes.

Vs. Sonic:
"Speed is useless without control."

Vs. Tails:
"Your enthusiasm...sickens me."

Vs. Knuckles:
"Your quest is foolish. Abandon hope now!"

Vs. Amy:
"This is no place for amateurs!"

Vs. Mighty:
"Brute strength is no match for ultimate power."

Vs. Tikal:
"Your quest was doomed from the start."

vs. Espio:
"Stealth doesn't work on me. Sorry."

Vs. Vector:
"You're nothing but a fool."

Vs. Big:
"How could a buffoon such as you possibly consider taking me on?"

Vs. Shadow:
"Is that Chaos Control? Wasn't much."

Vs. Rouge:
"Your skills are eclipsed by your overpowering weakness!"

Vs. Chaos:
"The God of Destruction has forgotten how to destroy."

Vs. Dr. Eggman:
"How dare you even consider wielding my power!"

Vs. Metal Sonic:
"Automatons are nothing but garbage to me."

Vs. Super Sonic:
"You don't deserve the power of the Chaos Emeralds!"

Vs. Hyper Shadow:
"You wield the power of the Emeralds, but I wield the power of nightmares."


ENDINGS
=======
This section lists the cutscene that follows after a character defeats Void.
The cutscene that follows depends on the character you choose. 

SONIC
-----
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: NO! Not after all this...
Sonic: Shut...up...and...go!
<Sonic hits Void with a spin attack>
Void: NO!
<Void vanishes into the portal which closes behind him>
Sonic: Phew, what a rush...
<Voice from offscreen>
???: Hey, Sonic!
Sonic: Whu-!?
<Tails rushes up to Sonic's side>
Tails: Are you OK, Sonic?
Sonic: I think so...
<Sonic stands up>
Tails: What happened to Void?
Sonic: Well, let's just say that he won't be bothering us anytime soon.
Tails: Cool!
Sonic: I suppose I am, aren't I.
Tails (exasperated): Sonic...
Sonic: Hahaha...
<Picture of Tails and Sonic sitting on the hill in the sunset>

TAILS
-----
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: No! I won't be beaten by such a child!
Tails: I've gotta finish him off!
<Tails runs at Void>
Tails: YAAAAAAH!
Void: Hehehe.
<Tails runs blindly at Void who gets ready to counter>
???: HYAAH!
Void: What the -?
<Sonic flies in from nowhere and kicks Void back into the portal>
Void: NO! I was so cl-
<Portal closes>

AFTER A WHILE

Sonic: Tails, wake up, buddy?
Tails: Wh,what happened?
Sonic: Don't you remember?
Tails: Huh?
Sonic: Uh, you successfully knocked Void back into the portal!
Tails: I did?
Sonic: Yeah! You saved the world!
Tails: I did? I DID! YAY!
Sonic: Good one on you, buddy!
<Picture of Tails celebrating with Sonic in the foreground and winking at the
screen>

KNUCKLES
--------
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: ARGH! Not after all my effort!
Knuckles: SHUT.....UP!
<Knuckles charges up with his fists>
Knuckles: MAXIMUM HEAT!
<Knuckles punches Void HARD>
Void: Argh! NOOOOOOOO-
<The portal gets sealed with Void in it>
Knuckles: About time.
<Knuckles turns around and walks away>
Knuckles: I have saved the Master Emerald from corruption once again. My 
vigil continues...
<Picture of Knuckles standing with his back to the Master Emerald>

AMY
---
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: No! To be defeated by someone so inferior...
Amy: WHO ARE YOU CALLING INFERIOR?
Void: Why, you, of...
Amy: THAT DOES IT!
<Amy rears up with her hammer>
Amy: PIKO SMASH!
Void: Ugh~
<The portal closes after Void flies into it>
Amy: Phew...that nutjob.
<Amy looks around>
Amy: Hah! I did it! Wait till Sonic learns about what I did!
Sonic: What DID you do?
Amy: Eep! S-Sonic!
Sonic: Relax. I saw the whole thing, and...
Amy: And?
Sonic: I'm, uh...
Amy: YOU'RE?
Sonic (in a small voice): I'm sort of impressed.
Amy: YOU ARE? OH WOW! I LOVE YOU, SONIC!
Sonic: H-hey! Stay away from me!
Amy: SOOOOO-NIC!
Sonic: AAARGH!
<Picture of Sonic running away from Amy with a flustered look on his face>

MIGHTY
------
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: Bah! Defeated by brute physical power...is there no further ignominy?
Mighty: You had it coming!
<Mighty shoulder charges into Void>
Mighty: CHAOTIX CHARGE!
Void: I'LL BE BA-
<The portal closes with Void inside>
Mighty: Hah! What a pompous jerk.
Espio: Hey, Mighty!
Mighty: Espio! Vector! Where's Knux?
Vector: I'm guessin' he split the moment he saw you had Void in the bag.
Mighty: Yeah, he's got more pressing responsibilities, I guess.
Espio: So what now?
Vector: Anyone wanna hang with me?
Mighty: And die early? No way, man.
Vector: Hey...
Espio: Chill out, both of you!
<Picture of the three friends walking away from the destroyed temple with the
sunset in the background>

TIKAL
-----
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: No! I can't be defeated now! Not like this!
Tikal: Begone!
<Tikal creates a vacuum that sucks Void back into the portal>
Void: AAARRRGGG~
<The portal seals itself with Void inside>
Tikal: It is done.
<Tikal rises into the air>
Tikal: Hopefully this beast will trouble this realm no longer...
<Tikal gradually fades out of the realm>
<Picture of Tikal floating into the sky>

ESPIO
-----
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: Gah! And I was so close...
Espio: Shut it.
<Espio aims a kick at Void's head>
Void: Hehehe.
<Void grabs Espio's foot>
Espio: AAARGH! Let go!
Void: If I have to fail, I'll take you down with me!
Espio: I said....LET GO!
<Espio teleports out of Void's grasp>
Void: NOOOOO~
<The portal closes behind Void>
<Espio teleports straight into a tree>
Espio: OOF!
<Espio rubs his head>
Espio: That really hurt...
Mighty: Hey, Espy!
Espio: Mighty! Vector!
Vector: Yo, bro! Did ya beat him?
Espio: Sort of.
Mighty: Great! 
Espio: So can we go now? This place stinks.
Vector: Ha ha! Sure thing, chameleon-man!
<Pic of Espio, Mighty and Vector walking off into the sunset>

VECTOR
------
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: I won't be defeated!
Vector: Man, don't you EVER shut up?
<Vector pulls off his headphones>
Vector: Dig this!
<Vector blasts Void with his headphones>
Void: Argh!
<Void gets sucked into the portal which closes behind him>
Vector: Score one for the mean, green, dancin' machine!
Mighty: Yo, Vec!
Vector: Hey, it's my buds! You missed all the action, dudes!
Espio: I'm sure we did...
Mighty: Anyhow, let's get back to the island.
Vector: Heeey! What's the rush! We just defeated the ultimate evil!
Espio: Actually, I-
Vector: LET'S PARTY!
<Picture of Vector dancing in the background at a club with Mighty and Espio
looking VERY bored in the foreground>

BIG
---
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: No! Have I sunk so low to be defeated by such a buffoon?
Big: Froggy? Where are you, Froggy?
???: Ribbit!
<Froggy bounds past and smacks Void in the chest>
Void: NO!
<Both Void and Froggy begin to fall into the portal>
Big: FROGGY!
<Big casts his line>
Big: I'll save you, li'l buddy!
<Froggy grabs the line and is pulled out just as the portal closes>
Big: I gotcha!
<Both Big and Froggy fall over>
Big: Don't worry, li'l buddy. We're safe now.
<Big looks around>
Big: I wonder who that guy was. Oh well, it's probably not important.
Froggy: Ribbit.
Big: I agree! Let's go home, buddy!
<Picture of Big dozing near his hut with Froggy lying on his chest and his
fishing rod by his side>   

SHADOW
------
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: Finally, a worthy opponent...but I still won't lose!
Shadow: You already have.
Void: Wha-?
Shadow: THIS IS THE END!
<Shadow blasts Void in the chest with a massive Chaos Spear>
Void: No-
<Void's voice dies out long before he reaches the portal>
Shadow: Hmph.
<The portal closes behind Void>
Shadow: What a loser. Trying to take over the realm with such inferior power.
<Shadow's gaze turns to the Chaos Emeralds, then he grins>
Shadow: These, on the other hand...
<Picture of Shadow escaping from the military with the Chaos Emeralds>

ROUGE
-----
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: Nooooo! Not when I was so close!
Rouge: Oh, pipe down already.
Void: I'll get you y-
<Void flies into the portal which closes behind him>
Rouge: Well, I'm glad that's over with.
<Ringing noise>
Rouge: Argh, darn phone. Um, hello?
???: Have you completed the job?
Rouge: Yes.
???: Good. Bring the goods to-
Rouge: Hold on a second. What about my payment?
???: What about it? You were paid before the assignment.
Rouge: I believe I DID mention that I was expecting a second instalment.
???: Forget it. Now bring the g-
Rouge: Hey! I don't work without being paid! I guess I'll just have to keep
the goods then.
???: Hey you, wai-
Rouge: BYE!
<Rouge hangs up>
Rouge: Hahahahaha.
<Picture of Rouge surrounded by various jewels of all types>

CHAOS
-----
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: The irony of being defeated by an equal!
Chaos: ...
<Chaos strikes Void in the chest>
Void: Aaaaargh!
<Void flies into the portal>
Chaos: .....?
<Chaos spies the Chaos Emeralds flying into the portal with Void>
Chaos: ...!
<Chaos extends a hand forward to grab the emeralds>
Chaos: ...!!!!!
<Chaos gets sucked into the portal along with the emeralds>
<The portal closes>
Chaos: ..........*
<Tikal arrives upon the scene>
Tikal: Chaos....no.....
<Tikal buries her head in her hands>
<Picture of Chaos battling Void in Maginaryworld>


DR. EGGMAN
----------
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: Aaargh! I was this close!
Dr. Eggman: Hardly.
<Eggman hits a button>
Dr. Eggman: Take that, inferior evil!
Void: What?
<A HUGE blast of energy emits from his walker's gun>
Void: Ugh~
<Void gets blasted into the portal>
Dr. Eggman: Pathetic. Now, for my prize...
<Dr. Eggman jumps out of his walker and walks over to the Emeralds>
Dr. Eggman: Aaaaah....with this power, I can finally realise my aim to create
an empire of my own!
<Eggman looks at the sky and laughs maniacally>
Dr. Eggman: MUHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!
<Picture of Dr. Eggman attacking a city with his fleet of robots>


METAL SONIC
-----------
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: To lose to something artificial...is there no greater injustice??
Metal Sonic: This is not the primary target.
Void: Wha-?
Metal Sonic: Abandoning current programming...seeking out primary target.
Void: Aren't you going to-
<Metal Sonic turns away>
<Void gets sucked into the portal>
Metal Sonic: Primary target scan commences.
???: Looking for me, tin can?
Metal Sonic: Seeking location of auditory disturbance.
???: I'm over here, bolt brain!
<Metal Sonic turns around>
Metal Sonic: Primary target.....located.
<Picture of Metal Sonic and Sonic going head-to-head>


SUPER SONIC
-----------
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: Bah! You wield the power of the emeralds ineffectively!
Super Sonic: Is that why I just kicked your butt?
Void: You insolent-
Super Sonic: Can it. Not in the mood for tirades today.
<Super Sonic headbutts Void into the portal>
Void: I WILLL RETUUUUURRN-
<The portal closes>
Super Sonic: Phew! That took a lot out of me...
<Super Sonic reverts to regular Sonic and slumps to the floor>
Sonic: I think....I need a little vacation.
<Sonic's gaze moves to the Chaos Emeralds>
Sonic: Not when these are still loose, though. Argh. The time and trials of a
hero...
<Picture of Super Sonic flying through space>


HYPER SHADOW
------------
<Void is getting sucked into a portal back to Maginaryworld>
Void: Finally, someone who can truly wield the power of the Chaos Emeralds!
Hyper Shadow: What would you know about that? I barely used half my power 
against you.
Void: You mean-
Hyper Shadow: Enough.
<Hyper Shadow releases a GIGANTIC Chaos Spear into Void's chest>
Void: Nooo-
<Void disintegrates>
Hyper Shadow: Amusing.
<Hyper Shadow looks at the open portal as it closes>
Hyper Shadow: These guys never seem to get it.
<Hyper Shadow lifts off the ground and grins>
Hyper Shadow: You don't mess with the ultimate Life form.
<Picture of Hyper Shadow charging his powers>


MUSIC
=====
This section lists the various background music you will hear when fighting
certain characters.

Each character has their own theme that you hear when fighting against them,
and there are a few special themes that play when two particular characters
face each other.

Most tracks are remixes of their classic versions unless otherwise stated.

CHARACTER THEMES
----------------
SONIC: Hot Crater Act 1 BGM (Sonic Advance 2)
TAILS: Windy Valley First Area BGM (Sonic Adventure)
KNUCKLES: Angel Island Act 2 BGM (Sonic 3)
AMY: Pleasure Castle (Twinkle Park Area 2 BGM) (Sonic Adventure)
MIGHTY: Red Barrage Area (Hot Shelter Area 2 BGM) (Sonic Adventure)
TIKAL: Leading Lights (Lost World Area 3 BGM) (Sonic Adventure)
ESPIO: Red Hot Skull (Red Mountain Area 2 BGM) (Sonic Adventure)
VECTOR: Casinopolis Sonic Pinball BGM (Sonic Adventure)
BIG: Fishin' at Emerald Coast (Emerald Coast Area 3 BGM) (Sonic Adventure)
CHAOS ZERO: Chaos 6 Boss Battle Theme (Sonic Adventure)
METAL SONIC: Palmtree Panic Bad Future Mix (Sonic CD Japan version) 
DR.EGGMAN: Death Egg Act 2 BGM (Sonic & Knuckles)
SHADOW: Mr. Unfriendly (Sky Rail BGM) (Sonic Adventure 2)
ROUGE: (Security Hall BGM) (Sonic Adventure 2)
SUPER SONIC: Cannon's Core Area 3 BGM (Sonic Adventure 2)
HYPER SHADOW: Radical Highway BGM (Sonic Adventure 2)
VOID: Sonic 3 Final Boss Theme (Sonic 3)

SPECIAL THEMES
--------------
SONIC vs SHADOW: Live and Learn (Instrumental) (Sonic Adventure 2)
* The above theme also plays when Super Sonic faces Hyper Shadow.
CHAOTIX vs CHAOTIX: Sonic Crackers Theme (Sonic Crackers Beta)
* The above theme plays when there is a matchup between Knuckles, Mighty, 
Espio or Vector.
SONIC vs DR. EGGMAN: Boss Battle BGM (Sonic 3D Blast Saturn version)
SONIC vs CHAOS ZERO: Open Your Heart (Instrumental) (Sonic Adventure)


STAGES
======
This section lists the stages that you can battle on. Most of them are 
inspired by actual Sonic game stages.

- Red Mountain (Underground volcano area)
- Green Hill (Grassy hilly area)
- Final Rush (Space platform)
- City Escape (Urban Area)
- Emerald Coast (Beach)
- Casinopolis (Casino)
- Ice Cap (Underground Ice Cavern)
- Marble Gardens (Ancient ruins)
- Green Forest (Jungle)
- Twinkle Park (Amusement Park)
- Temple of Nightmares (Void's stage)


EXTRAS
======
This section details miscellaneous information unrelated to gameplay.

UNLOCKING SECRET CHARACTERS
---------------------------

SUPER SONIC

There are a number of methods you can use to unlock Super Sonic.

First, you need to use one of the following characters: Chaos Zero, Shadow,
Dr. Eggman, Rouge, Metal Sonic, Mighty, Espio or Vector.

1) Complete Arcade mode and defeat Void. You should not have lost ANY rounds
up to that point. You should also have accomplished a few super or Hyper 
finishes.
2) Complete Standard Survival mode in under 5 minutes. 

If you do either of the previous, Super Sonic will challenge you after the
final cutscene or after you defeat Void. Defeating him unlocks him for use in
any of the modes.

HYPER SHADOW

There are a number of methods you can use to unlock Hyper Shadow.

First, you need to use one of the following characters: Sonic, Tails, Knuckles,
Big, Amy or Tikal.

1) Complete Arcade mode and defeat Void. You should not have lost ANY rounds
up to that point. You should also have accomplished a few super or Hyper 
finishes.
2) Complete Standard Survival mode in under 5 minutes. 

If you do either of the previous, Hyper Shadow will challenge you after the
final cutscene or after you defeat Void. Defeating him unlocks him for use in
any of the modes.


OPTIONS MENU
------------

At the main menu you can choose the "Options" option to change the game 
settings. The following settings are available for modification:

DIFFICULTY SETTING

This can be set to anything from 1 (easiest) to 5 (hardest). Setting the 
difficulty up radically alters the strategies that the CPU uses for various
characters.

MUSIC VOLUME

This slider controls the volume of the background music in the game.

SFX VOLUME

This slider controls the volume of the sound effects, like hits and voice
samples.

ROUND TIME

This changes the time for each individual round. By default, it is set to 60
seconds. You can change it to 30 or 99 seconds, or even infinite time. This
only takes effect in Arcade, Team Battle and VS mode.

NUMBER OF ROUNDS

This changes the maximum number of rounds playable before a winner is 
determined in Arcade Mode. You can set it to 1 round, 3 rounds (the default)
or 5 rounds.

CONTROLS

This allows you to determine the buttons used for each command. The commands
for Jab, Spike, Punch and Kick can be set, as well as shortcut buttons for
various multi-button press commands (such as LP + LK).

DAMAGE LEVEL

This slider allows you to set the general level of damage in the game. Setting
it lower means characters do less damage overall, and vice versa.


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6. CREDITS
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This is my first IAQ project, and as a result I've taken a lot of help from
other people I've met online. This is the place where I thank those people,
as well as other parties who have in some way influenced this project.

First and foremost: SEGA AM8, more popularly known as SONIC TEAM - Without
them there would be no Sonic, and the world would be deprived of one of the
coolest mascot characters there is.

Bernard "Dexaler" Shee - For getting me into fighting games. He introduced
me to KOF'99, and after that I've gotten into other fighters like Guilty Gear
X and Garou: Mark of the Wolves. Although he probably isn't going to read 
this...thanks, Bernard :D

Matt "Emmy" Massey - Emmy has helped me enormously over the course of this
project, whether it be feedback, game suggestions or encouragement. Emmy is
a seasoned IAQ writer, and you can see his brilliant stuff at his website,
located here: http://www.disasterlabs.com/Matt.

The folks over at the Orochinagi forums (http://www.orochinagi.com). The IAQs
they have posted there were a main inspiration for this project. People like
Penguin, Sheba, The Green Herring, and, of course, Emmy, and others have set
a magnificent precedent. I owe this project's existence to you, guys :D

SNK, Arc System Works, Capcom - for inspiring me to make a Sonic-based fight-
ing game.

SEGA AM2 - For making a Sonic fighter so rare that I was forced to visualise 
my own (I'm talking about Sonic The Fighters/Sonic Championship, in case you
don't know). Sonic Battle for the GBA doesn't count!

NB: In case you're interested, Sonic Battle for the GBA (a Power Stone-esque
fighting game) was announced LONG after I had begun work on this IAQ project.
Therefore, I am not a copycat. Thank you :)

And thanks to anyone else who contributed to this project, who I might have
forgotten due to my painfully inferior brain capacity.


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                             ARIGATO GOZAIMASU!
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