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** The final unlockable video (at least in the [=PS2=]/Wii version) is clearly based on a scene from [[spoiler:''WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda'']].

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** The final unlockable video (at least in the [=PS2=]/Wii version) is clearly based on a scene from [[spoiler:''WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda'']].[[spoiler:''WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda1'']].

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* TimeLimitBoss: The Egg Dragoon boss only lasts as long as Sonic has platforms to land on. If you take too long (around [[https://latin-dr-robotnik.tumblr.com/post/656935642276741120/thanks-beevean-i-hate-it-no-but-seriously 8 minutes]]), Sonic will run out of platforms to fight on, causing Eggman to send him falling to his death.

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* TimeLimitBoss: The battle against Egg Dragoon boss Dragoon only lasts as long as Sonic has platforms to land on. If It is easy to miss since you can whale on his weak points and end it in just a few minutes. That said, [[TooDumbToLive if for some reason you take too long long]] (around [[https://latin-dr-robotnik.tumblr.com/post/656935642276741120/thanks-beevean-i-hate-it-no-but-seriously 8 minutes]]), Sonic will run out of platforms to fight on, causing Eggman to send him falling to his death.death with one final attack.
-->'''Chip:''' Sonic! There's nothing left beneath us!\\
'''Sonic:''' Rgh! End of the line!

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* AmbiguousGender: According to the [[ShesAManInJapan Japanese]] [[AllThereInTheManual Sonic Channel]], Chip's sex is listed as "[[MyNameIsQuestionMarks ???]]" (along with [[CartoonCreature species]] and [[VagueAge age]]).

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* AmbiguousGender: According to the [[ShesAManInJapan Japanese]] [[AllThereInTheManual Sonic Channel]], Chip's sex is listed as "[[MyNameIsQuestionMarks ???]]" (along with [[CartoonCreature species]] and [[VagueAge age]]). Though likely unintentional on the developer's part, [[spoiler:this may be alluding to Chip's true nature as an immortal, benevolent demigod of light.]]



** Eggmanland in the HD version is considered to be one of the most difficult and longest levels in the franchise. Despite that, numerous extra lives are very easy to find (sometimes being given one right after a checkpoint) to make sure you don't game over and have to start the stage over.

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** Eggmanland [[spoiler:Eggmanland in the HD version is considered to be one of the most difficult and longest levels in the franchise. ''entire franchise''.]] Despite that, numerous extra lives are very easy to find (sometimes being given one right after a checkpoint) to make sure you don't game over and have to start the stage over.



* AsideGlance: Sonic and Chip both do this at some points.
-->'''Sonic:''' Uh-oh, did I fall on him?
* AsLongAsItSoundsForeign: Pretty obviously with the hub worlds. They're all obvious expies of real-world locations, and their names (and the names of the people in them) sound stereotypical of said locations, yet obviously don't mean anything.

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* AsideGlance: Sonic and Chip both do this at some points.
-->'''Sonic:'''
points. One such example, at the very start of the game:
-->'''Sonic:'''(turns to face the audience)
Uh-oh, did I fall on him?
* AsLongAsItSoundsForeign: Pretty obviously used with the hub worlds. They're all obvious clear expies of real-world locations, and their names (and the names of the people in them) sound stereotypical stereotypically appropriate of said locations, yet obviously they don't really mean anything.anything. [[spoiler:'''Eggmanland''' is the only exception, as that name could not be any more self-explanatory.]]



* BatmanGambit: Dr. Eggman pulls an epic one against Super Sonic in the intro cutscene. He manipulates Sonic by leading him to the center of his earth-shattering cannon, traps him, and takes out his super form. He then uses the energy to crack open the planet and awaken an ancient evil to control it and the world. Unfortunately, it goes south fast.

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* BatmanGambit: Dr. Eggman pulls an epic '''''epic''''' one against Super Sonic in the intro cutscene. He manipulates Sonic by leading him to the center of his earth-shattering cannon, traps him, and then, with his Chaos-energy-altering machinery, '''forcibly takes Sonic out of his super form.form'''. He then uses the energy to crack open the planet and awaken an ancient evil to control it and the world. Unfortunately, it goes south fast.



* BigBadEnsemble: Dr. Eggman and Dark Gaia. Though the latter takes the role of BigBad at the end.

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* BigBadEnsemble: Dr. Eggman and Dark Gaia. Though [[spoiler:Though the latter takes the role of BigBad at the end.]]



* BigShutUp: Eggman screams this at the end when SA-55 (inadvertantly) [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech rips him a new one]] over his defeat.

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* BigShutUp: Eggman screams this at [[spoiler:at the end when SA-55 (inadvertantly) [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech rips him a new one]] over his defeat.]]



* BittersweetEnding: Dark Gaia is defeated, Eggman's plans are foiled, the planet is put back to normal, and Sonic is cured of his Werehog affliction, but Chip is sealed inside of the planet along with Dark Gaia, leaving behind his bracelet.

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* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:Surprisingly equal on both the bitter and sweet sides of the spectrum. Dark Gaia is defeated, Eggman's plans are foiled, the planet is put back to normal, and Sonic is cured of his Werehog affliction, but Chip Chip, as a requirement to his duty as Light Gaia, is sealed back inside of the planet along with Dark Gaia, leaving behind his bracelet.bracelet for Sonic to find and keep.]]



* ButtMonkey: Eggman, of all people. He comes dangerously close to winning and even successfully builds Eggmanland (a goal he's had in mind since ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure''), only to be repeatedly beaten and humiliated by Sonic due to oversights in his planning that come back to bite him in the ass. Making matters worse, his own robotic assistant continuously mocks him and reminds him of his failures:
-->'''SA-55:''' Pleasant morning, Wouldn't you say, Doctor? You can simply begin your plans anew. [[AllForNothing Even if all of your efforts this last time were utterly wasted.]] Even if it was a complete and humiliating loss. Even the most pathetic loser in all the world will surely have his chance to—
-->'''Eggman:''' Oh, '''[[BigShutUp SHUT UP!]]'''
* CerebusSyndrome: This game may be more lighthearted than previous entries, but the stakes are very clearly raised as the game reaches its climax. Chip discovering his identity as [[spoiler:Light Gaia]] in Adabat is the point when it stops being "Roadtrip between two friends" and treated like a world-saving crisis.

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* ButtMonkey: Eggman, of all people. He comes dangerously close to winning and even successfully [[spoiler:successfully builds Eggmanland (a goal he's had in mind since ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure''), only ]]only to be repeatedly beaten and humiliated by Sonic due to oversights in his planning that come back to bite him in the ass. Making matters worse, his own robotic assistant continuously mocks him and reminds him of his failures:
-->'''SA-55:''' Pleasant [[spoiler:Pleasant morning, Wouldn't wouldn't you say, Doctor? You can simply begin your plans anew. [[AllForNothing Even if all of your efforts this last time were utterly wasted.]] Even if it was a complete and humiliating loss. Even the most pathetic loser in all the world will surely have his chance to—
to—]]
-->'''Eggman:''' Oh, [[spoiler:Oh, '''[[BigShutUp SHUT UP!]]'''
UP!]]''']]
* CerebusSyndrome: This game may be more lighthearted than previous entries, with the artstyle, vibe, and overall tone lending themselves to a more cartoonish atmosphere, but the stakes are very clearly raised as the game reaches its climax. Chip discovering his [[spoiler:his identity as [[spoiler:Light Gaia]] Light Gaia in Adabat Adabat]] is the point when it stops being a "Roadtrip between two friends" type of story and is treated more like a world-saving crisis.



* ClingyJealousGirl: Amy Rose, though very much toned down in comparison to previous games.

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* ClingyJealousGirl: Amy Rose, though this aspect of hers is very much toned down in comparison to previous games.



* CombatTentacles: Dark Gaia has several of them, not that he uses them during the actual fight.

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* CombatTentacles: Dark Gaia has several of them, not [[spoiler:not that he uses them during the actual fight.]]



* ConvectionSchmonvection: A good portion of Eggmanland takes place over lava, which Sonic seems to have no qualms about standing ten feet over.
* TheCorrupter: Dark Gaia's energy has a way of corrupting the planet's inhabitants one way or another. Citizens that are possessed by the minions have their personalities flipped over or disoriented. Special mention goes to Sonic and the guardian of Chun-nan, who both become corrupted physically. While Sonic's sanity is left intact, the guardian is BrainwashedAndCrazy.
* CosmicHorrorReveal: Like with most ''Sonic'' games from this decade. However, while most ''Sonic'' games of this decade would sprinkle hints of these Lovecraftian elements throughout the story before showing off the monster some time around the climax, ''Unleashed'' subverts this by dropping the FinalBoss within the first five minutes. It's not seen again or fought until the climax when it's reached the peak of its power, but the player now knows what to expect as they go through the game.
* CosyCatastrophe: The game begins with the Earth getting fractured and split into several pieces by an EldritchAbomination. Despite such an apocalyptic event, all the cities and locales you visit across the world don't seem any worse for wear.
* CrateExpectations: There are some here and there, used for pressing switches and hurling at enemies.
* CursedWithAwesome: Sonic is transformed into the hedgehog equivalent of a werewolf while retaining his mind and personality. He loses his trademark SuperSpeed, but makes up for it with raw power.

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* ConvectionSchmonvection: A good portion of Eggmanland [[spoiler:Eggmanland]] takes place over lava, which Sonic seems to have no qualms about standing ten feet over.
* TheCorrupter: Dark Gaia's energy has a way of corrupting the planet's inhabitants one way or another. Citizens that are possessed by the minions have their personalities flipped over or disoriented. Special mention goes to Sonic and the guardian of Chun-nan, Chun-nan's Gaia temple, who both become corrupted physically. While Sonic's sanity is left intact, the guardian is BrainwashedAndCrazy.
* CosmicHorrorReveal: Like with most ''Sonic'' games from this decade. However, while most ''Sonic'' games of this decade would sprinkle hints of these Lovecraftian elements throughout the story before showing off the monster some time around the climax, ''Unleashed'' subverts this by dropping the FinalBoss within the first five minutes. It's not seen again or fought until [[spoiler:until the climax when it's reached the peak of its power, power,]] but the player now knows what to expect as they go through the game.
* CosyCatastrophe: The game begins with the Earth getting fractured and split into several pieces by an EldritchAbomination.EldritchAbomination who threatens to drown all life on the planet in absolute darkness. Despite such an apocalyptic event, all the cities and locales you visit across the world don't seem any worse for wear.
* CrateExpectations: There are some here and there, used for pressing switches and hurling at enemies.
enemies. Some of said crates are even ''explosive''.
* CursedWithAwesome: Sonic is transformed into the hedgehog equivalent of a werewolf while retaining his mind and personality. He loses his trademark SuperSpeed, but makes up for it with raw physical power.



* DarkIsNotEvil: Although Sonic has the same personality in his fierce-looking werehog form, this is only because of his [[HeroicWillpower strong heart]].

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* DarkIsNotEvil: Although Sonic has the same personality in his fierce-looking werehog form, where he is coated in a far darker shade of blue, this is only because of his [[HeroicWillpower strong heart]].

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* AlliterativeName: '''P'''rofessor '''P'''ickle.



* AmusementParkOfDoom: [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon Eggmanland]] clearly has the amusement park aesthetic down-pat, but [[CircusOfFear its dreary and oppressive atmosphere]] (somehow managing to be both [[BrightIsNotGood bright and colorful]] yet [[EvilIsNotWellLit dark and gloomy]] ''at the same time'') and [[NoOSHACompliance the sheer dangerousness of the place]] make the "doom" part of the trope abundantly clear. And this isn't even getting into the inner depths of the facility, [[MalevolentArchitecture which any OSHA inspector would weep in fury]] upon bearing witness to.

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* AmusementParkOfDoom: [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon [[spoiler:[[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon Eggmanland]] clearly has the amusement park aesthetic down-pat, but [[CircusOfFear its dreary and oppressive atmosphere]] (somehow managing to be both [[BrightIsNotGood bright and colorful]] yet [[EvilIsNotWellLit dark and gloomy]] ''at the same time'') and [[NoOSHACompliance the sheer dangerousness of the place]] make the "doom" part of the trope abundantly clear. And this isn't even getting into the inner depths of the facility, [[MalevolentArchitecture which any OSHA inspector would weep in fury]] upon bearing witness to.]]
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* RubberMan: Sonic the Werehog is able to stretch his arms out and attack enemies from a distance or grabbing onto poles to swing around. He first finds this out when saving an ice cream cone from spilling onto the floor in Apotos, where he grabs onto it with one of his arms.
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** In the opening, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqHxGoFERZw just before Eggman pushes the button that fires his laser]] (stop at 3:29), if you look down, you can see a UsefulNotes/SegaDreamcast to the lower-left. Who knew Eggman of all people was a classic gamer?

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** In the opening, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqHxGoFERZw just before Eggman pushes the button that fires his laser]] (stop at 3:29), if you look down, you can see a UsefulNotes/SegaDreamcast Platform/SegaDreamcast to the lower-left. Who knew Eggman of all people was a classic gamer?



* HealingBoss: In the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}[=/=]UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 version, the boss of Shamar; Dark Guardian, will warp to the edge of the arena to heal itself while bombarding you with a barrage of [[ShockAndAwe lightning bolts]] to keep you at bay. If you're skilled enough to dodge the lightning strikes and catch up to it, you can interrupt its healing process and trigger a quick-time event for a bonus chance to undo some of the health it gained back.

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* HealingBoss: In the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}[=/=]UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 Platform/{{Wii}}[=/=]Platform/PlayStation2 version, the boss of Shamar; Dark Guardian, will warp to the edge of the arena to heal itself while bombarding you with a barrage of [[ShockAndAwe lightning bolts]] to keep you at bay. If you're skilled enough to dodge the lightning strikes and catch up to it, you can interrupt its healing process and trigger a quick-time event for a bonus chance to undo some of the health it gained back.

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