Sometimes, the pictures on Goal Plates are also seen moving.Īfter several main series appearances, the Goal Plates were replaced by Capsules and eventually Goal Rings (as of Sonic Adventure 2). Since its introduction, several games has added different gimmicks to the Goal Plate which can be utilized by the player. This implies that the picture on the front plate changes while spinning. It is unknown, however, if these images are normal or mechanized, since the 8-bit titles reveal some Goal Plates with an empty, back plate. Eggman on one side and an image of the character being played as, which is revealed as the sign is passed, on the other. While the images shown on the Goal Plate may vary from game to game, they usually have an image of Dr. Afterward, it will show a new image, indicating the completion of the level. Passing the Goal Plate will, at the same time, cause the face of the Goal Plate to start spinning for a while. Upon passing the Goal Plate, the player will have finished its level. The Goal Plate, in the early titles for the Sega Mega Drive, are usually set on a linear route.

In other games, they appear at the end of certain levels that are not counted as Acts. Goal Plates can typically be found at the end of the first, second and sometimes third Act of a stage. They can have many different images on them. Goal Plates usually consist of a gray signpost which rests upon a spinning plate.

2.15.2 Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II.

2.11 Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure.

I'm sure that I read that Nigel Kitching was annoyed that the model sheet he had to abide by dictated that Sonic's irises/pupils had to stick to his brows, making him incapable of some expressions without looking angry or serious. I just think that the way Sonic's eyes are shaped makes him look kinda angry even when he isn't. It looks more symbolic of a neutral expression rather than one of distaste to me at least.Īctually, come to think of it after looking at the Sonic 3 sprite more, I can't honestly tell if his expression is meant to be a tiny smirk or an oddly neutral-looking slight frown. However, Sonic 3 Sonic standing still has a noticeable frown. I personally don't see a difference concerning the 'serious look'. The Sonic 2 standing still sprite looks hugely identical to the Sonic 1 standing still sprite only that his fur color is definately darker and has a shiny quality, has a less exaggerated toe on the shoe behind the one most visible and the side of the eye is curvier.

Sonic 1 standing sprite