History VideoGame / SonicDash

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The game plays much like fellow Endless Running Game ''VideoGame/TempleRun'', but has its own unique spin on things. Unlike ''Temple Run'', which is controlled by both tilt and touch controls, ''Dash'' is played completely using touch controls, a decision that critics and fans have both unanimously praised. Being a ''Sonic'' game, ''Dash'' also moves at a significantly faster pace than ''Temple Run'', and using the Spindash ducking move, Sonic can also destroy enemies in his path. Power-ups such as ring magnets and head-starts can be obtained both in-game and via the game's store. Some items and upgrades can be purchased using the standard gold rings you collect during game play, but others must be purchased with special red rings that can be obtained by completing missions and buying them with physical money from the in-game store.

JustForFun/TheOneWith [[CaptainObvious Sonic dashing]].

* UnintentionallyUnwinnable: At advanced levels of play, the game will sometimes toss obstacle combos (like blocking up two lanes with spike plates and insurmountable walls, with the third lane being a bottomless pit) that are impossible to get past without either losing all your rings, using up a boost, or just flat out dying [[ShootTheShaggyDogStory after losing your rings first]].

* PermanentlyMissableContent: Some characters were only obtained as events (such as the ''VideoGame/AngryBirds'' and ''Franchise/HelloKitty'' characters), and some normal characters could be obtained for free in their own events.

TheOneWhere [[CaptainObvious Sonic dashes]].

* UnwinnableByMistake: At advanced levels of play, the game will sometimes toss obstacle combos (like blocking up two lanes with spike plates and insurmountable walls, with the third lane being a bottomless pit) that are impossible to get past without either losing all your rings, using up a boost, or just flat out dying [[ShootTheShaggyDogStory after losing your rings first]].

TheOneWhere [[CaptainObvious Sonic dashes]]. Sometimes, with {{microtransactions}}.

* NoPlotNoProblem: A rare example in modern gaming; there is literally no story in this game at all. You're just running forward, dodging obstacles and killing enemies, with the occasional loop-de-loop and boss fight. [[ComicBook/ArchieComicsSonicTheHedgehog The comic]] fleshes it out a bit; it says the game is Sonic and friends going on a red ring hunt.

* PantyShot: While this can be rarely caught in other ''Sonic'' games, you can see Amy and Cream's '''white underwear''' every time you jump off a spring while playing as those characters.

''Elements first introduced in VideoGame/SonicForcesSpeedBattle, then carried on to here should go on that respective page.''

''Sonic Dash'' is a free-to-play EndlessRunningGame developed by Hardlight and published by SEGA for iOS, Android and Windows devices. It is set in the ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' franchise.

A racing spinoff made to promote ''VideoGame/SonicForces'', ''Sonic Forces: Speed Battle'', was released worldwide on November 2, 2017.

* UnlockableContent: Including several characters and wallpapers for your device. Characters cost the premium Red Star Rings (besides Espio and Classic Sonic, who [[{{Microtransactions}} cost real money]]), but wallpapers can be bought with the regular ones.

* DownloadableContent: While most characters are obtainable with Red Rings or via events, real money is needed to get Espio and Classic Sonic.

* NoPlotNoProblem: A rare example in modern gaming; there is literally no story in this game at all. You're just running forward, dodging obstacles and killing enemies, with the occasional loop-de-loop and boss fight. [[ComicBook/ArchieComicsSonicTheHedgehog The comic]] fleshes it out a bit; it says the game is Sonic and freinds going on a red ring hunt.
* OneHitPointWonder: Sonic, although it's especially glaring in this game, because any obstacle Sonic touches without dashing (that isn't an enemy) will make him keel over instantly, even if he has rings!

** Also, Eggman and Zazz are pretty much the same fight but with slightly different attack patterns.

* AntiFrustrationFeatures: The Game has now been updated to bank rings every time you reach the bounce pad.

* InvulnerableAttack: Collecting rings chargers up Sonic's Dash Meter, which allows him to run extra fast for a while. Using it causes all obstacles, including gaps and barricades, to have no effect on him at all. the Head Start item is basically the same thing, except you get to use it at the start of a new game without any rings.

* NoPlotNoProblem: A rare example in modern gaming; there is literally no story in this game at all. You're just running forward, dodging obstacles and killing enemies, with the occasional loop-de-loop and boss fight. [[ComicBook/ArchieComicsSonicTheHedgehog The comic]] fleshes it out a bit, it says the game is Sonic and freinds going on a red ring hunt.

* PantyShot: While this can be rarely caught in other Sonic games, you can see Amy and Cream's '''white underwear''' every time you jump off a spring while playing as those characters.

* UnlockableContent: Including several characters and wallpapers for your device. Characters cost the premium Red Star Rings (Besides Espio and Classic Sonic, who [[{{Microtransactions}} cost real money]]), but wallpapers can be bought with the regular ones.
* UnwinnableByMistake: At advanced levels of play, the game will sometimes toss obstacle combos (Like blocking up two lanes with spike plates and insurmountable walls, with the third lane being a bottomless pit) that are impossible to get past without either losing all your rings, using up a boost, or just flat out dying [[ShootTheShaggyDogStory after losing your rings first]].

%%* EndlessGame
%%* EndlessRunningGame
%%* FailureIsTheOnlyOption: Goes hand in hand with EndlessGame above.

* NoPlotNoProblem: A rare example in modern gaming; there is literally no story in this game at all. You're just running forward, dodging obstacles and killing enemies, with the occasional loop-de-loop and boss fight. [[ArchieComicsSonicTheHedgehog The comic]] fleshes it out a bit, it says the game is Sonic and freinds going on a red ring hunt.

* UnlockableContent: Including several characters and wallpapers for your device. Characters cost the premium Red Star Rings, but wallpapers can be bought with the regular ones.

* WeirdCrossover: For a limited time, ''Dash'' included playable characters from the game ''VideoGame/AngryBirdsEpic''.
** As of December 1st HelloKitty characters can be obtained for a limited time.

* EndlessGame
** EndlessRunningGame
** FailureIsTheOnlyOption: Goes hand in hand with EndlessGame above.

* VideogameSettings: The entire game takes place in [[VideoGame/SonicHeroes Seaside Hill]] but following the [[VideoGame/SegaSuperstars recent]] [[VideoGame/SonicGenerations trend]] in Sonic games, [[DivergentCharacterEvolution they've created three different flavors of it for you to travel through.]]
** GreenHillZone: The initial Seaside Hill area. The TropeNamer is also available if you purchase Classic Sonic.
** PalmtreePanic and GangplankGalleon: The Pirate Ship area.
** RuinsForRuinsSake with a [[IncrediblyLamePun splash]] of UnderTheSea: The Ruins area.

** As of December 1st HelloKitty characters can be obtained for a limited time.

* WeirdCrossover: For a limited time, ''Dash'' included playable characters from the game ''VideoGame/AngryBirdsEpic''.

** GreenHillZone: The initial Seaside Hill area.

** RuinsForRuinsSake with a [[IncrediblyLamePun splash]] of UnderTheSea: The Ruins area.