Learn all of Classic Sonic's moves in Sonic Forces, including Spin Jump, Rolling, Spin Dash, and Drop Dash, with tips and tricks for each.
This guide details all of Classic Sonic's controls and abilities in Sonic Forces.
Console Controller Button Key: Classic Sonic
| Action | PC | Playstation 4 | Nintendo Switch | Xbox One |
| Jump Button | A Button | X Button | B Button | A Button |
| Crouch Button | ? | O Button | B Button | B Button |
Classic Sonic's Controls in _Sonic Forces_
| Action | Buttons/Controls | Tips/Tricks |
| Move Around | To walk and run move the Left Analog stick left to go to the left or right to go to the right. | None |
| Look Up | Move the Left Analog Stick up when not moving to look up. | None |
| Crouch | Move the Left Analog Stick down or press the B Button, when not moving, to crouch down. | This will help Classic Sonic dodge some enemy attacks and certain hazards. |
| Spin Jump | Press the A Button while standing or running to Spin Jump. | - This is one of Classic Sonic's basic attacks to destroy certain enemies. - Classic Sonic's speed greatly affects how high he jumps. - In _Sonic Forces_, Classic Sonic drops faster after Jumping. - If players press the Jump Button again, as soon as Classic Sonic Spin Jumps on top of an Badnik, Classic Sonic can bounce off the Badnik. This technique is also known as the Badnik Bounce. |
| Rolling | While Classic Sonic is running or after using a Spin Dash & Drop Dash, Sonic can go into a ball form on the ground. Once Classic Sonic has enough Speed, press Down on the Left Analog Stick or D-Pad to have him roll. | - Some Gimmicks will uncurl Classic Sonic, such as Springs & Springboards. - Rolling down hills & inclines is much faster than Running normally. |
| Spin Dash | Press the Crouch Button and then press the Jump Button do a Spin Dash. | The more players press the Jump button, the more momentum Classic Sonic has. |
| Drop Dash | Press the Jump Button while in midair to perform a Drop Dash. | Depending on the situation, players will have to choose between the Spin Dash & Drop Dash to make Classic Sonic get through an area quickly. |
Other Notes about Classic Sonic:
- In _Sonic Forces_, the game calls Classic Sonic's Spin Jump Bounce on Badniks (aka the Badnik Bounce) the
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