History VideoGame / SonicTheFighters

The game, made by Sega [=AM2=], is more-or-less a stripped-down and very goofy DolledUpInstallment version of ''VideoGame/FightingVipers''. For years, it remained an obscurity, as it was only widely released in Japan with a very limited overseas release, with Bean and Bark also being included as bonus fighters in ''VideoGame/FightersMegamix'' on the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn. Fortunately, a direct home port of the game made it onto ''Sonic Gems Collection'' in 2005. In late 2012, the game received an UpdatedRerelease on UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}} and UsefulNotes/XboxLiveArcade with online play, as well as the ability to play as the previously DummiedOut [[GuestFighter Honey the Cat]], alongside bosses Metal Sonic and Robotnik, for $5 as part of Sega's ''[=Model2=] Collection'' series of games. It is also a playable GameWithinAGame in ''VideoGame/LostJudgment'' (as part of Sonic's [[MilestoneCelebration 30th anniversary]]) and ''VideoGame/LikeADragonGaidenTheManWhoErasedHisName'', using the same version from ''[=Model2=] Collection''.

* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: This was the last game appearance of Fang the Sniper and only game appearance of Bark the Polar Bear and Bean the Dynamite in the ''Sonic'' series for over 20 years, other than their cameos on wanted posters in ''VideoGame/SonicGenerations''.[[note]]Although they immigrated into Archie ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comics as minor characters.[[/note]] Bean and Bark resurfaced in the crossover fighting game, ''VideoGame/FightersMegamix'' as the sole playable ''Sonic'' characters before disappearing altogether. Eventually, the three of them finally resurfaced in ''VideoGame/SonicMania'' [[spoiler:as illusions created by the [[EliteMook Heavy Magician]].]] Fang would later appear in ''VideoGame/SonicSuperstars'', now going by the title of Fang the Hunter.

** Sonic also has exclusive access to his Super form by meeting certain conditions[[note]]get up to the second round against Metal Sonic without losing once, then press punch, kick, and back at the beginning of the round[[/note]]. Super Sonic retains all of his usual moves and becomes completely invincible, staying that way until the end of the game.
* TeleportersAndTransporters: Espio and Bean gain the ability to warp when in Hyper Mode.

* UpdatedRerelease: The ''[=Model2=] Collection'' re-release has enhanced HD visuals, online multiplayer, three of the dummied out characters (Honey, Metal Sonic, and Dr. Eggman) as playable characters, and a sound test feature in the main menu that lets you listen to the game's music by pressing the trigger buttons. This version of the game would be playable in both ''VideoGame/LostJudgment'' and ''VideoGame/LikeADragonGaidenTheManWhoErasedHisName''.

* AmbidextrousSprite: Cleanly averted by Fang, whose characteristic fang is only visible when he's facing left.

* DropTheHammer: Amy's weapon of choice, the Piko Piko Hammer, makes its first appearance here. Other characters can even use it against her!

* FightingClown: Amy uses a [[DropTheHammer hammer toy]] as her weapon of choice, can make horse kicks and [[AssKicksYou ass kicks]], and she can distract her enemies simply by [[LookBehindYou pointing her finger]].
* FungusHumongous: Espio's stage, Mushroom Hill.

* ItsAWonderfulFailure: Fail to defeat Robotnik's E-Mech in the final battle, and you'll be treated to a cutscene of [[NonStandardGameOver the Death Egg II blowing up]] [[TakingYouWithMe with you in it]].

* LetsYouAndHimFight: The very modus operandi of the game. Let's face it, the only reason this game exists is so you can have Sonic and his friends slap the shit out of each other for laughs. The plot, as mentioned above, doesn't even remotely make sense.

* MascotFighter: A prototypical instance.

* MiniMecha: Dr. Eggman uses one.

The game, made by Sega [=AM2=], is more-or-less a stripped-down and very goofy DolledUpInstallment version of ''VideoGame/FightingVipers''. For years, it remained an obscurity, as it was only widely released in Japan with a very limited overseas release, with Bean and Bark also being included as bonus fighters in ''VideoGame/FightersMegamix'' on the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn. Fortunately, a direct home port of the game made it onto ''Sonic Gems Collection'' in 2005. In late 2012, the game received an UpdatedRerelease on UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}} and UsefulNotes/XboxLiveArcade with online play, as well as the ability to play as the previously DummiedOut [[GuestFighter Honey the Cat]], alongside bosses Metal Sonic and Robotnik, for $5 as part of Sega's ''[=Model2=] Collection'' series of games. It is also a playable GameWithinAGame in ''VideoGame/LostJudgment'' (as part of Sonic's [[MilestoneCelebration 30th anniversary]]) and ''VideoGame/LikeADragonGaidenTheManWhoErasedHisName''.

* CharacterSelectForcing: In a roundabout way, at least; though you can pick any of the game's eight characters (plus Honey in the HD release) to tackle the campaign, the clear intention is to play as Sonic, since he's the final opponent before facing the Death Egg II and he can use his SuperMode at the game's climax.

* SpellMyNameWithAnS: The intro of the English version says the main villain is Dr. Robotonic, even though Robotnik is spelled correctly in his unused character card (underneath Dr. Eggman).

* UpdatedRerelease: The ''[=Model2=] Collection'' re-release has enhanced HD visuals, online multiplayer, three of the dummied out characters (Honey, Metal Sonic, and Dr. Eggman) as playable characters, and a sound test feature in the main menu that lets you listen to the game's music by pressing the trigger buttons.

** Honey the Cat is a FunnyAnimal version of the ''Fighting Vipers'' character Candy. She was dummied out of the initial release before being reinstated in the HD version.

* GuestFighter: Honey the Cat, who is a FunnyAnimal version of Candy from ''VideoGame/FightingVipers''. She was not officially playable in the arcade version (you have to hack the game to play as her) but became a full-fledged playable character in the digital distribution re-release of the game. She went on to show up as a character in the ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics'' series, and subsequently has become an official part of the "classic" ''Sonic'' canon.

The game, made by Sega [=AM2=], is more-or-less a stripped-down and very goofy DolledUpInstallment version of ''VideoGame/FightingVipers''. For years, it remained an obscurity, as it was only widely released in Japan with a very limited overseas release, with Bean and Bark also being included as bonus fighters in ''VideoGame/FightersMegamix'' on the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn. Fortunately, a direct home port of the game made it onto ''Sonic Gems Collection'' in 2005. In late 2012, the game received an UpdatedRerelease on UsefulNotes/{{PlayStation Network}} and UsefulNotes/XboxLiveArcade with online play, as well as the ability to play as the previously DummiedOut [[GuestFighter Honey the Cat]], alongside bosses Metal Sonic and Robotnik, for $5 as part of Sega's ''[=Model2=] Collection'' series of games. It is also a playable GameWithinAGame in ''VideoGame/LostJudgment'' as part of Sonic's [[MilestoneCelebration 30th anniversary]].

* FightingClown: Amy uses a [[DropTheHammer hammer toy]] as her weapon of choice, can make horse kicks and ass kicks, and she can distract her enemies simply by [[LookBehindYou pointing her finger]].

* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: This was the last game appearance of Fang the Sniper and only game appearance of Bark the Polar Bear and Bean the Dynamite in the ''Sonic'' series for over 20 years, other than their cameos on wanted posters in ''VideoGame/SonicGenerations''.[[note]]Although they immigrated into Archie ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comics as minor characters.[[/note]] Bean and Bark resurfaced in the crossover fighting game, ''VideoGame/FightersMegamix'' as the sole playable ''Sonic'' characters before disappearing altogether. Eventually, the three of them finally resurfaced in ''VideoGame/SonicMania'' [[spoiler:as illusions created by the [[EliteMook Heavy Magician]].]]

** Honey the Cat is a FunnyAnimal version of the ''Fighting Vipers'' character of the same name (known as Candy outside of Japan). She was dummied out of the initial release before being reinstated in the HD version.

* GuestFighter: Honey the Cat, who is a FunnyAnimal version of Honey (known as Candy in other regions) from ''VideoGame/FightingVipers''. She was not officially playable in the arcade version (you have to hack the game to play as her) but became a full-fledged playable character in the digital distribution re-release of the game. She went on to show up as a character in the ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics'' series, and subsequently has become an official part of the "classic" ''Sonic'' canon.

** Dynamite Plant seems to be this in the ''Sonic Gems Collections'' port. Because they used the music from the soundtrack CD instead of taking the truncated versions from the arcade release, it takes nearly 30 seconds for Dynamite Plant's BGM to get to the good part where it ''started'' playing originally. Rounds in this game (by default) last no more than 30 seconds, so if you're whooping Bean's ass, the music will never really have a chance to pick up the slack.

* SendInTheClones: Depending on who you play as (save for Honey in the ''[=Model2=] Collection'' re-release), Eggman will create monochromatic clone doppelgangers in their respective levels to fight you.

** Sonic is fought in [[LevelTakesFlight Giant Wing]].

** Knuckles is fought in South Island.
** Amy is fought in Flying Carpet.
** Bark is fought in Aurora Icefield.
** Espio is fought in Mushroom Hill.
** Tails is fought in Canyon Cruise.
** Fang is fought in Casino Night.
** Bean is fought in Dynamite Plant.
** Sonic is fought in Giant Wing.
** Metal Sonic is fought in Death Egg's Eye (though he isn't playable - the stage ''can'' be selected as an arena for player vs. player matches in the re-releases, however).

* WakeUpCallBoss: Amy is the second opponent of the game and marks where the game's difficulty really starts to rack up. While not as brutal as the later opponents, she can still pack a nasty punch for those who are unprepared.

* OffModel: During the final battle against him, Eggman is inexplicably ''smaller'' than Sonic.

* GuestFighter: Honey the Cat, who is a FunnyAnimal version of Honey (known as Candy in other regions) from ''VideoGame/FightingVipers''. Was not officially in the arcade version (you have to hack the game to play as her) but a full-fledged playable character in the digital distribution release of the game. Also went on to show up as a character in the ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics'' series.

* NonStandardCharacterDesign: Honey the Cat is the only anthro ''Sonic'' character who seems to have real head hair that is a different color from their fur, as opposed to just fur sticking out that reminisces of hair. This is likely due to her being an anthropomorphization of Honey from ''Fighting Vipers''.

* SlapstickKnowsNoGender: The cartoon violence pulls no punches for any playable fighter, and that includes Amy and Honey in the UpdatedRerelease.

** With a special command throw, you can [[UseTheirOwnWeaponAgainstThem take certain characters' weapons and use them against them]], complete with them [[OhCrap panicking in humorous ways]]. This includes [[SlapstickKnowsNoGender bashing Amy over the head with her own hammer]], shooting Fang in the head with his own popgun, [[TongueTrauma pulling on Espio's tongue and snapping it back in his face]] like a rubber band, and [[FeedItABomb stuffing one of Bean's own Bombs in his mouth]].

[[caption-width-right:300:Who will save the world?!]]

* RingOut: Downplayed example. Although you can't do it while they still have health left -- they'll just bounce back in off the fence if they do -- you can launch your opponent out of the ring altogether if you finish them with a move that launches them particularly high, such as Sonic's Ballet Toss or Knuckles' [[{{Shoryuken}} Rising Uppercut]].
* TheRival: Sonic and Knuckles to each other; a unique theme plays if the two are fighting.

* WingdingEyes: Characters attacked by Sonic's Dizzy Spin move will get spiral eyes, indicating dizziness. This is averted by Metal Sonic, whose eyes are replaced with "'''[-DAMAGE-]'''" when beaten down.

%%* CartoonBomb: Bean's .

* FunnyBackgroundEvent: In the Magic Carpet stage, there's a Sphinx that inexplicably has Sonic's face carved onto it.

* GoingCommando:
** Unlike in later games, Amy doesn't wear panties here. Of course, since she's a FunnyAnimal, it's not sexual or comedic.
** Honey joins in the fun in the UpdatedRerelease.

* PoweredArmor: The E-Mech, which Eggman uses in the final battle.
* PunchedAcrossTheRoom: Some moves are capable of doing this.
* RidiculouslyCuteCritter: Pretty much everyone that isn't [[KillerRobot Metal Sonic]] and Eggman, though [[CheerfulChild Tails]], Amy, and Honey all stand out.

* SceneryPorn: Particularly South Island.

** Espio has a variant of the Spin Dash.

* CartoonBomb: Bean's WeaponOfChoice.

** Super Sonic, assuming the conditions are met, is only usable during the second round with Metal Sonic and against Dr. Eggman.