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For the multiplayer power-up, see Tension Bonus (multiplayer).

Increase your Tension Gauge level by one bar.


— Description, Sonic Rush Adventure[1]

The Tension Bonus[2][1] (テンションボーナス Tenshonbōnasu?) is an Item Box power-up that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. When obtained, this power-up fills up the Tension Gauge.

Description[]

The Tension Bonus' icon on the Item Boxes containing them varies in design, though it generally features an arrow. As its name implies, when picking up the Tension Bonus, the player's Tension Gauge will be recharged by one bar, allowing usage of the Super Boost/Fire Boost.

Game appearances[]

Sonic Rush series[]

Sonic Rush[]

Tension Bonus Rush

The Tension Bonus made its first appearance in Sonic Rush. In this game, it can be obtained from Item Boxes marked with a sparkling blue upward-pointing arrow surrounded by yellow rings. This power-up also only appears in Gameplay mode.

Sonic Rush Adventure[]

SRushAdventureTensionBoost

In Sonic Rush Adventure, the Tension Bonus can be found in Item Boxes with icons depicting a upward-pointing blue arrow and the word "UP" in their corner. This power-up also only appears in Adventure Mode.

See also[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Sonic Rush Adventure (Nintendo DS) European instruction booklet, p. 20.
  2. Sonic Rush (Nintendo DS) European instruction booklet, p. 20.


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