Mastering Sonic's movements is key to success. Here's a breakdown of the default controls:
- Left Stick: Move Sonic
- A/X (Jump): Perform a single jump. Press again in mid-air for a Double Jump.
- B/Circle (Boost): Consume White Wisp energy to gain a burst of speed, destroying enemies and obstacles.
- X/Square (Homing Attack): While in mid-air, target an enemy or Wisp capsule and press to home in on it.
- Y/Triangle (Stomp): While in mid-air, press to quickly descend and damage enemies below.
- L/R (Quick Step): Instantly shift left or right to avoid obstacles or collect rings.
- ZL/L2 (Drift): Maintain speed while turning sharply.
- ZR/R2 (Color Power): Activate the currently selected Wisp's unique ability.
- Start/Plus (Pause Menu): Access options, Wisp selection, and level restart.
Practice these moves in the early levels to build muscle memory.