Of Sonic Limits on track to give Sonic its first “open zone” game and its third Sonic the hedgehog movie already in the works, fans are literally drowning in content, like the blue menace itself without a life jacket. Sonic the hedgehog 2which is now the highest-grossing video game film domestically, greatly expanded the Sonic fan base in a way that could only be done with the production of the popular family films.
Meanwhile, fans have gone back to play some of their favorites Sonic games, such as the infamous 2006 Sonic the hedgehog and the legendary Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. Each episode brought great concepts, great soundtracks, uniquely addictive gameplay, and several memorable (and sometimes meme-worthy) quotes to the franchise that continued to cement the love for the world of Sonic.
“I have no master except the wind that blows free!”
Sonic (Sonic and the Black Knight)
Sonic may be the only character who can get away with a phrase as cheesy as this one, but the meaning is right. After all, no one is able to control Sonic for a long time, always finding a way out of awkward situations and triumphing over his enemies.
specific in Sonic and the Black KnightSonic’s skills are tested when he has to learn a new fighting style, sword fighting. While this limited his freedom to run and pounce on things as he usually did, he was able to break through the handicap and make it his own to fight for what he believes in.
“I will release you from the shackles of your past!”
Shadow (Sonic ’06)
When Super Shadow fights Solaris, the god of the sun and the time of Soleanna in Sonic ’06, he speaks the utmost truth. The chains of the fallen god who is an antagonist refer to the time when Solaris was split in two during the Solaris Project: Mephiles the Dark.
The conscious mind of the god and Iblis tried to destroy each other, destroying themselves and everything around them. Thanks to the chaos emeralds, Super Sonic, Shadow and Silver were there to take out the threat. What really makes sense about the quote, though, is Shadow’s desire to eventually avenge those who deserve it.
“It was never about chivalry for me. I just have to do what I have to do, that’s all!”
Sonic (Sonic and the Black Knight)
Sonic is never in it for the glory, which he repeats in Sonic and the Black Knight as he battles the Dark Queen before gaining support from his friends’ sacred swords after Caliburn is broken in two in his hands.
From the very beginning of Sonic, the hedgehog has held to a standard most people could never achieve, putting the safety of others above him time and again. As something that Sonic has continued to achieve throughout his many games, the most important thing for him is to free others from an unjust fate.
“I’ll make you eat those words!”
Sonic (Sonic Adventure 2 Battle)
The iconic scene in Sonic Adventure 2 Battle before Sonic fights Shadow in Green Forest, calling him a fake for tarnishing Sonic’s good name after people mistake Shadow for him as he destroys the city is the birthplace of this hilarious line.
The quote is loved by fans not only for the words themselves, but also for the way Sonic interrupts Shadow immediately before he can finish his offensive sentence. Sonic is definitely not one to be insulted to his face by others as he is far too cocky and impatient to let Shadow continue with his slander.
“Talking about low budget flights! No food or movies, I’m out of here! I like running more!”
Sonic (Sonic Adventure 2 Battle)
Arguably the best Sonic the Hedgehog meme to ever come out of early 2000s games, it is still popular with fans 20 years after it was said by none other than Sonic himself. In Sonic Adventure 2 BattleSonic takes a ride on a helicopter actively searching for a devastating hedgehog that they believe is Sonic, but is actually Shadow.
When the pilot discovers that Sonic is on the plane and calls for backup, Sonic follows this line. Sonic’s sarcasm is one of the many things fans appreciate about him. After all, a Sonic game without any teasing from those trying to catch it wouldn’t be a Sonic game at all.
“If the world chooses to be my enemy, I will fight as I always have!”
Shadow (Sonic ’06)
Shadow lives up to this phenomenal quote when team dark is about to fight against Mephiles’ wealth of evil creatures, in response to the game’s main opponent trying to convince him not to fight for a world that despises him.
The iconic line references his tragic backstory that he was created as a weapon of mass destruction, as well as his constant inner struggle between good and evil. Fortunately, the good in him prevails as he teams up with the rest of the game’s heroes to put an end to Mephiles’ sinister intentions. Shadow was one of fans’ most wanted new Sonic the Hedgehog movie characters and will happily make his debut in Sonic the hedgehog 3 in Dec 2024
“Nothing starts until you take action. If you have time to worry, run away.”
Sonic (Sonic ’06)
Sitting in a lawn chatting with Princess Elise, Sonics’ effortlessly inspiring and surprisingly humble sides are portrayed as beautifully as the meadow around them, the blue haze is always there when a friend needs a pick-me-up.
While the quote seems to advise the listener to run away from their problems when the going gets tough, it actually says the opposite. For Sonic, “running” means taking action, using his speed to thwart evil every chance he gets and upholding justice for all creatures of every world he’s ever been to.
“Dreams don’t betray us. If we lose ourselves, we lose our dreams.”
Knuckles (Sonic Shuffle)
Sonic Shuffle is a game that most Sonic the Hedgehog fans didn’t know existed. It was a board game made by the studio that developed Mario partyHudson Soft, which was released on the Sega Dreamcast in 2000.
While the game never had a huge following, those who played it will always remember this line that came from left field. Said by Knuckles, the quote is a reference to how the echidna thought he had lost his dream when his humans perished, but what he really lost was himself in his defense and in need of revenge.
“No copyright law in the universe will stop me!”
Sonic (Sonic Colors)
One of the best platform games on the Nintendo Switch, Sonic colors, wowed fans with its neon images and stories, and this line made it that much more memorable. From a loudspeaker comes an announcement that all the planets in Eggman’s Incredible Interstellar Amusement Park are “wholly owned by Eggman Enterprises” and the list of what is prohibited.
In response, Sonic yells that he’s going to save the enslaved planet and aliens, then exclaims this ridiculously good quote before battling a huge boss. The speech highlights Sonic’s playful nature, who will never stop fighting for justice. From helping aliens to ignoring copyrights, Sonic almost sounds like the government’s worst nightmare.
“Every world has its end. I know that’s a little sad, but … that’s why we have to live life to the fullest with the time we have.”
Sonic (Sonic and the Black Knight)
at the end of Sonic and the Black Knight, Sonic comforted Merlina in response to her horror at the prospect of her eventual demise. His words show the intrinsic value of life and resonate deeply with the players of the game.
Even after everything the frightened girl had done, the hero gives her a flower as she mourns her grandfather and the world she once knew. It’s not often that players see the extremely sympathetic and compassionate layers of Sonic’s personality in such a raw way that the knighted, though often funny hedgehog really conveys a sense of nobility. Plus, what really stood out to fans is the symbolism, as this was the last time Jason Griffith was the voice of Sonic, amplifying himself in a way that brought tears to the eyes of any longtime fan.
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