- Tails' Skypatrol
Infobox VG| title = Tails' Skypatrol
developer =Sims Co. ,JSH
publisher =Sega
designer =
engine =
released =
genre = Platform, Adventure
modes =Single player
ratings =ESRB ,ELSPA ,BBFC : not rated
platforms =Sega Game Gear
media = Cartridge
requirements =
input =nihongo|"Tails' Skypatrol"|テイルスのスカイパトロール|Teirusu no Sukaipatorōru is avideo game in theSonic the Hedgehog series , developed by JSH and published bySega forSega Game Gear . It was originally released on April 28, 1995 as an exclusive game to the Japanese market. "Tails' Skypatrol" is also included as an unlockable minigame inNintendo GameCube's "Sonic Adventure DX ," and was re-released as one of the featured games in GameCube's "Sonic Gems Collection ". The game is a spin-off in the Sonic series following the adventures of Sonic's trusty sidekickMiles "Tails" Prower as he tries to save an island fromWendy Witchcart , who turns anyone opposing her into crystals with her magic.Gameplay
The gameplay of "Tails' Skypatrol" is less in line with the familiar platforming style of the traditional Sonic games. There are no rings or emeralds to be collected, Dr. Robotnik is entirely absent and Tails is constantly "suspended" in flight mode and clears each stage simply by completing each course from left to right. The screen is fixed and constantly moves along with him. Should Tails fall, bump into objects or touch the ground, he loses a life.
Across each stage Tails carries a golden ring with him which he can throw as a projectile to defeat enemies or break walls. Using the Ring, he will also latch on to any number of devices the player will encounter in each stage, ranging from gymnastics bars to railcarts.
In order to stay afloat, the player must constantly watch Tails' flight meter, which slowly drops to zero. Scattered across the map are candy bars which Tails can collect to replenish his stamina.
Characters
Wendy Witchcart is an old human
witch who rides around in a specialized rail cart on an island she claims as her own, and is the main villain. She claims she is able to turn any dissenters into crystal. In the game, the goal of Tails is to free the island and its inhabitants from her tyranny.Aside from an army of robots, Wendy's main lackeys are:
*Fockewulf, a blue male anthropomorphic
wolf who rides a flying bike. He appears to be named afterFocke-Wulf , a German company known for manufacturingmilitary aircraft for theLuftwaffe during thesecond World War . Fockewulf is the first boss of the game, fighting Tails in Rail Canyon, the second level (the first level has no boss). He fights by throwinggrenades at Tails, which explode into four pieces on impact.*Bearenger, a black male anthropomorphic
bear who rides a small flyingrocket with a shark face similar to theFlying Tigers fighter planes from World War II. He is the boss of Ruin Wood, the third level. Bearenger fights by firing energy projectiles in sets of three from his rocket.*Carrotia, an orange female anthropomorphic
rabbit who flies in a flyingcarrot . She wears a bow and is the boss of Metal Island, the fourth level, where she fights by firing small carrot-shaped homingmissile s and throwingkiss es.Reception
Upon release, Tails' Skypatrol was horribly received, and when it came to America via
Sonic Adventure DX &Sonic Gems Collection , it was also panned by fans and critics, namely due to its ridiculous difficulty level. This andSonic Labyrinth are two Sonic titles with low overall approval ratings. Criticism included abandoning from the signature game-play, gaming experience, and incredibly difficult gameplay.External links
* [http://www.theghz.com/sonic/sky/sky.html Tails' Skypatrol at Green Hill Zone] - contains info, screenshots and a basic walkthrough.
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