Performing a parry is an excellent way for players to avoid getting hit by enemies in Sonic Frontiers. Sonic Frontiers follows Sonic the Hedgehog as he seeks to collect Chaos Emeralds throughout the mysterious Starfall Islands after a wormhole separates him from his friends. Along the way, players will encounter many enemies who insist on making exploration a challenge, and a defensive strategy will be the key to combat.
Whether players attempt the game on Easy Mode or Hard Mode, the cybernetic enemies and Guardians they'll encounter are no joke. In Sonic Frontiers, where it is impossible to defeat some bosses without Super Sonic, knowing how to use Sonic's defensive moves will be critical to players' survival. While some fights in the game are straightforward, players will often find themselves in situations where evasive moves like parrying create the best strategy.
How to Perform a Parry
Parrying in Sonic Frontiers is an effective defensive move against all enemies. It allows Sonic to avoid enemy attacks and slows down time for a few seconds. Because of this, players in Sonic Frontiers will be able to get a couple of quick hits on the opponent before they retaliate. Much like bullet time as part of Max Payne's shooting mechanics, the parrying mechanic in Sonic Frontiers plays out similarly and slows time to allow players to form a plan of action.
When using a controller, players can parry attacks in Sonic Frontiers by holding down the left and right bumpers at the same time. Performing a parry in Sonic Frontiers is much more forgiving than in other games because it allows players to simply hold down the buttons until their foe strikes, rather than having to press them in time with enemy attacks. However, players who want to perform the move perfectly to prove they can keep pace in Sonic Frontier's new high-energy combat style can practice pressing the buttons right when the attack lands.
Parrying is an evasive maneuver best used by players in close combat when they want to evade a hit and continue pummeling the enemy with powerful combos. This move is helpful in boss fights, where being drawn close to a formidable enemy requires players to maintain their offensive rhythm. It's important to remember that parrying isn't a magic skill that grants Sonic invulnerability; players still need to remember to dodge often, even if they've mastered how to parry. Although defensive moves are an important skill players should conquer, the quick action involved in Sonic Frontiers' combat and cyberspace makes it clear that rapid dashing and jumping are mandatory.
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Sonic Frontiers
- Released:
- 2022-11-08
- Developer:
- Sonic Team
- Franchise:
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Genre:
- Adventure, Action
- Platform:
- PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Publisher:
- Sega
- ESRB:
- e10+
- How Long To Beat:
- 16 Hours
