The spin dash is one of the most memorable and used attacks in the Sonic games. When the titular hedgehog (or any other character) performs the spin dash, they curl into a ball, build up power, and then shoot forward at an incredible speed. This move breaks obstacles, attacks opponents, or allows players to travel quickly over small distances.
Different Sonic games use separate controls to make that attack happen. For example, Holding and pressing the jump button makes Sonic perform the spin dash attack on the side-scrolling 2D games. In 3D games, the buttons to carry out the attack are generally located in the center. Till now, officially, this attack has been added to the original game five times.
However, fans have enabled this attack by hacking the ROM multiple times. But what about Sonic Frontier?
Released in 2022, Sonic Frontier is still fresh in the gaming community, with many hardcore fans of the franchise still grinding their way up. So fans wonder how to perform this iconic attack in that game.
To perform the spin dash attack in Sonic Frontiers, the player must press and hold the O button on the PS4 or PS5 controller before pressing the L2 button. After this, release the O button. On Xbox One or Series S/X, hold the LT and B buttons simultaneously. Then, release the B. Lastly, for Nintendo Switch, simultaneously press L and A buttons. To carry out the spin dash move, release the A button.
How to Spin Dash in Sonic Frontiers?
Initially, it might seem like the spin dash attack isn’t in the Sonic Frontiers game. But the latest update has added it. However, you won’t get the move from the beginning. You must upgrade to the S Rank to access the move. However, once you have reached that rank, here’s how you can carry out the spin dash move on different consoles:
How to use Spin Dash Attack on PS4/PS5:
- The first step is to press and hold on to the O button before pressing the L2 one on your PS4 or PS5 controller. This will make Sonic or other characters wind up to perform the move.
- After this, release the O button and see the spin dash attack happen. Also, if you press the L2 button while your character is in mid-air, an aerial spin dash move will happen.
How to use Spin Dash Attack on Xbox One or Series S/X:
- First, simultaneously hold LT and B buttons on the Xbox controller. This will make the character prepare for the spin dash move.
- After this, let go of the B button and see the attack happen. If you want to carry out an aerial spin dash, hold the LT button when your character is in the air.
How to use Spin Dash Attack on Nintendo Switch:
- To begin the attack, hold the L and A buttons of the Nintendo Switch. Then let go of the A button. This will make Sonic carry out the move.
- He will perform an aerial move if you press the controller’s L button while Sonic is jumping.
But how can you get an S rank in Sonic Frontiers to unlock the spin dash move?
How to Get an S Rank in Sonic Frontiers?
To unlock the spin dash move in Sonic Frontiers, getting an S rank in all of the Action Chain Challenges is mandatory. However, getting the S rank is challenging because you must complete the stages within 55 seconds. To make matters worse, the intro is even included in this frame. So that shaves off a solid 4-6 seconds from an already short 55 seconds.
But it’s possible to get that coveted rank with some tips:
- The main aim is to complete the stages within the shortest time possible, so choose the routes with the least obstacles right from the beginning. Select the straight paths and use Boost Pads to minimize time spent on the routes. Also, remember to grind the rail, as that speeds up Sonic and reduces the time consumption.
- Then come the obstacles. The game has various hurdles ranging from loops to springs to grinding rails with blocks, etc. To get across these, you will need to practice hard. Try to avoid the hurdles wherever possible, and in cases where you fail to do so, time your moves correctly to minimize time wastage.
- Use the speed boost to speed yourself up, and use the springs to reach the following platforms. Overall, you must practice hard to crack the stages in under a minute and get that S rank.
What do you think about the Spin Dash controls in Sonic Frontiers?
Is the move easy to execute? But what about the mandatory requirement to have an S rank to access that attack? Is that too much?
Let us know in the comments below.
