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The Wall Jump[1] (三角飛び Sankakutobi?, lit. "Triangle Jump") is a move that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a technique that focuses on the user jumping diagonally off of walls, sometimes continuously, in order to reach higher levels.

Description[]

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Mighty performing the Wall Jump, from Knuckles' Chaotix.

When performing the Wall Jump, the user jumps onto a wall and set off from it with their feet, causing them to be send upwards. This move is similar to the Triangle Jump, except the user moves upward when jumping off the walls instead of remaining at the same height.

In gameplay, the Wall Jump can only be used in certain areas verified for its usage. To perform a Wall Jump in gameplay, simply aim back towards a wall suitable for Wall Jumping, and continually jump off of the same wall. Upon making contact with the wall during a Wall Jump, the playable character will momentarily cling to said wall before beginning to slide off it. Also, when a character capable of using the Wall Jump jumps again while pressed against a wall, they will kick off of the wall, propelled diagonally upwards. This allows the player to climb shafts with the Wall Jump (as long as the walls are close enough).

Game appearances[]

Knuckles' Chaotix[]

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Mighty using the Wall Jump, from Knuckles' Chaotix.

The Wall Jump first appeared in Knuckles' Chaotix, where its action is referred to as "Kick off Walls".[2] In this game, it is one of Mighty the Armadillo's intrinsic character skills.

To perform the Wall Jump in gameplay, the player must jump against a wall and press Sega Genesis C Button upon touching the wall to make Mighty grab onto said wall. Before Mighty can slide off it, press Controlpadds up and release Sega Genesis C Button to set off from the wall.

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)[]

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Shadow's Wall Jump, from Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).

In Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), the Wall Jump appeared as a game mechanic automatically triggered in certain Action Stages by Sonic and Shadow. In this game, the move serves as a method for the player to travel through Action Stages by jumping between vertical surfaces in 3D sections rather than scaling parallel walls in 2D sections.

When the Wall Jump is triggered, the player is sent towards a vertical surface that the playable character then sticks to. The player must then press XboxA/Cross to jump to the next surface. If the player does not press XboxA/Cross in time, the character will fall into a bottomless pit.

Sonic Unleashed[]

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Sonic using the Wall Jump, from the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 version of Sonic Unleashed.

In both the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 version and the Wii/PlayStation 2 version of Sonic Unleashed, the move is referred to as the Wall Jump.[3][4][5][6] In this game, the Wall Jump is a move only Sonic the Hedgehog can perform in the daytime stages.

To perform the Wall Jump in the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 version of the game, he has to possess the Wall Jump Shoes, which he obtains during his second visit to Spagonia. In the Wii/PlayStation 2 version, however, Sonic starts out with all of his abilities, including the Wall Jump, although he will still be given a tutorial for it upon reaching Rooftop Run. Areas that can be traversed with continuous Wall Jumps are marked by the position of Rings, specifically in the game's 2.5D perspective sections.

To begin Wall Jumping, the player has to jump towards a suitable wall at reasonable speed to start clinging onto it. To kick off from the wall, the player has to use the following controls:

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Wii
Remote
Classic
Controller
GameCube
controller
Cross WiiDSA Wii-classic b button A Button GameCube v2 Cross XboxA

Sonic Colors[]

In both the Wii version and Nintendo DS version of Sonic Colors, the move is once again referred to as the Wall Jump.[7][8] It also appears in the remaster Sonic Colors: Ultimate. In these games, it returned as one of Sonic's standard moves. In the Wii version and Sonic Colors: Ultimate, the Wall Jump is also used by Super Sonic and the Virtual Hedgehogs. It is also used by the Mii, but only in the Wii version.

In gameplay, the Wall Jump's mechanics are identical to those presented in the Wii/PlayStation 2 version of Sonic Unleashed. Like before, the only places the player can Wall Jump are in the 2.5D sections of the Acts. On the Wii versions, there are no surfaces specifically made for Wall Jumping, and the player is even able to Wall Jump between Unbreakable Containers. On the Nintendo DS version however, the player can only Wall Jump on walls that are marked with yellow panels (which will show a button prompt on the screen when Sonic clings to them).

To perform the Wall Jump in gameplay, the player has to jump towards a suitable wall to start clinging onto it. To kick off from the wall, the player then has to use the following controls:

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Wii Remote
(sideways)
Wii Remote
& Nunchuk
Classic
Controller
GameCube
Controller
Controlpadds + Snnwii2buttondisco WiiDSA L Stick + Wii-classic a button Control Stick + A Button GameCube v2 DSB

Notably, when jumping during the Wall Jump in the Nintendo DS version, Sonic will be performing the Spin Jump, thereby allowing him to take out enemies in his path.

Sonic Generations[]

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Modern Sonic using the Wall Jump on Wall Jump Blocks, from the console/PC version of Sonic Generations.

In the console/PC version and Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations, the Wall Jump is one of Modern Sonic's standard moves. In the console version, the move is is referred to as the Wall Jump.[1][9]

In gameplay on the console/PC version of the game, areas on the walls where Wall Jumping is possible are usually marked with Wall Jump Blocks, which only appear in the game's 2.5D sections. However, in some cases, the player can Wall Jump on walls even if they have no Wall Jump Blocks. Also, if Modern Sonic is equipped with the Direct Jump Skill, he can perform the Wall Jump faster. On the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations on the other hand, there are no special gimmicks for marking the Wall Jump areas. Also, a button prompt appears on the screen when the Wall Jump can be performed.

To perform the Wall Jump in gameplay on the console/PC version, the player has to jump towards a Wall Jump Block to start clinging onto it. For then to kick off from the Wall Jump Block, press XboxA/Cross. In gameplay on the Nintendo 3DS version of the game, to cling onto a wall, press WiiDSA/DSB while holding the Circle Pad/Controlpadds in the same direction the wall is in as soon as Modern Sonic touches a wall. Press then WiiDSA/DSB to kick off the wall.

Sonic Lost World[]

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Sonic using the Wall Jump, from the Wii U version of Sonic Lost World.

In the Wii U version, Nintendo 3DS version and PC version of Sonic Lost World, the move is referred to as the Wall Jump.[10][11] In this game, it is a parkour move used by Sonic and Super Sonic. In the Wii U version, the Wall Jump is also used by the Virtual Hedgehogs.

In order to be able to perform the Wall Jump in gameplay, the player must be executing a Wall Climb or Wall Run. Then, they must tilt the left analog stick/Controlpadds in the direction opposite to the wall's surface and press WiiDSA/DSB to leap from the wall.

Sonic Forces[]

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The Avatar using the Wall Jump, from Sonic Forces.

In Sonic Forces, the Wall Jump is a move exclusive to the Avatar. In gameplay, it can only be performed in the shafts encountered along the paths in Imperial Tower. To begin Wall Jumping, the player has to jump towards a suitable wall to start clinging onto it. To kick off from the wall, the player has to press A button/Cross/Switch b.

Sonic Frontiers[]

In Sonic Frontiers, the Wall Jump reappears as one of the basic moves Sonic could perform in Cyber Space stages,[12] as well as 2D portions in the islands.

Other game appearances[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, almost every character can wall jump. Sonic is one of the characters and newcomers that can perform wall jumps. To perform a wall jump, the player must jump towards a wall, then flick the control stick left/right repeatedly. However, using it for too long will decrease the height for wall jumps.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U[]

The Wall Jump returns in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Some of the veterans from the previous games return, still having the ability, with newcomers getting the same treatment. Sonic returns once again with the wall jump.

The movements to perform a wall jump remains the same as the previous games.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]

The Wall Jump comes back once more in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Some of the newcomers, veterans and returning characters have this ability. Sonic comes back with the ability to wall jump.

The movements to perform a wall jump remains the same as the previous games.

Trivia[]

Gallery[]

Screenshots[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Sonic Generations (Xbox 360) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 8.
  2. Knuckles' Chaotix (Sega 32X) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.
  3. Sonic Unleashed (PlayStation 3) European instruction booklet, pg. 10.
  4. Sonic Unleashed (Xbox 360) United States instruction booklet, pg. 4.
  5. Sonic Unleashed (Wii) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.
  6. Sonic Unleashed (PlayStation 2) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.
  7. Sonic Colors (Wii) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.
  8. Sonic Colours (Nintendo DS) European instruction booklet, pg. 9.
  9. Sonic Generations (PlayStation 3) European instruction booklet, pg. 9.
  10. Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS) United States instruction booklet, pg. 4.
  11. Sonic Lost World (Wii U) Australian instruction booklet.
  12. Sonic Frontiers - Combat & Upgrades. YouTube (13 October 2022). Retrieved on 13 October 2022.
  13. Sonic Forces : Sonic Can Wall Jump?! MOD. YouTube. Zoney (7 November 2017). Retrieved on 22 May 2018.
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