The UI provides crucial information during gameplay. While it differs slightly between Sonic and Werehog stages, the core elements remain consistent:
Sonic UI:
- Ring Counter: Top-left. Displays your current ring count. Losing rings is a common occurrence, but collecting 100 grants an extra life.
- Boost Gauge: Bottom-left. Fills by collecting rings, performing tricks, and defeating enemies. Used for the Boost ability.
- Time: Top-right. Shows elapsed time for the stage. Crucial for achieving high ranks.
- Score: Bottom-right. Tracks your current score, influenced by speed, rings, enemies defeated, and tricks.
- Life Icon: Top-left, next to rings. Shows remaining lives.
Werehog UI:
- Health Bar: Top-left. Displays your current health. Depletes when taking damage.
- Unleashed Gauge: Bottom-left. Fills by defeating enemies and collecting Dark Gaia Force. Activates Unleashed Mode.
- Experience (EXP) Bar: Bottom-right. Fills as you defeat enemies and collect items. Used for character upgrades.
- Time: Top-right. Shows elapsed time for the stage.
- Life Icon: Top-left, next to health. Shows remaining lives.
Pay attention to these indicators to manage your resources and optimize your performance in each stage. The UI is designed to be informative without being intrusive.