How Good Was Sonic in Smash? - Ranked Super Smash Bros.

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  • Here's the competitive and visual history of Sonic in Smash, how he changed from each game. Sonic in Super Smash Bros Tier List.
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  • @crocworks
    @crocworks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +96

    Missed Sonic in Melee. Someone didn't beat 50 enemies in Cruel Melee.

    • @SoshiTheYoshi
      @SoshiTheYoshi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Tails is the better character in that game

    • @sanicsanic6890
      @sanicsanic6890 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@SoshiTheYoshi Did GameFaqs (pretty sure they did the April Fools gag) give the unlock criteria for Tails or did they claim you unlocked both at the same time?

    • @sanicsanic6890
      @sanicsanic6890 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was 200

  • @sanicsanic6890
    @sanicsanic6890 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Fun fact: instead of using a unique model, Brawl Sonic actually uses his model from Secret Rings with the muzzle swapped out on the fly for the mouth.

    • @RufioTheThird
      @RufioTheThird 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I actually didn't know that

    • @sanicsanic6890
      @sanicsanic6890 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@RufioTheThird yeah the only thing they changed was the textures

  • @StanleySophana
    @StanleySophana 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Pit in Brawl had most of his special moves changed in Smash 4 onwards and Sonic deserves the same treatment. Maybe one day, Sakurai will give Sonic some brand new moves based on the modern games, especially from Sonic Frontiers as Sakurai himself enjoyed the game.

  • @SoshiTheYoshi
    @SoshiTheYoshi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +101

    If there’s anything good about ultimate Sonic, it’s that he has two less spindash moves than he did in brawl.

    • @Roman_the_black_cat
      @Roman_the_black_cat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      LoL

    • @Sonicbest56o
      @Sonicbest56o 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      (dash attack and D-smash)

    • @wildberrysherbert3803
      @wildberrysherbert3803 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@Sonicbest56o Though I'll be it, his dash attack was better off as a ball move, as it represents one of the most common usecases for rolling in the classics.

  • @Dplayz32Games
    @Dplayz32Games 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    Sonic will always be balling

  • @NintendoTV64
    @NintendoTV64 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Sonic was very clearly a last minute addition to Brawl, as even though I enjoy playing as him in that game, he definitely feels quite glitchy and underdeveloped compared to later games. This is also why he doesn't show up in Subspace Emissary until the final boss, since Sakurai literally didn't have enough time to add Sonic to the main story without changing things significantly.

  • @aluigiFromKart
    @aluigiFromKart 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Ultimate: S tier
    Sm4sh: A tier
    Brawl: D tier
    what a S.A.D character

  • @CineTurbo32X
    @CineTurbo32X 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Sonic's come up in Smash was wild. From being fast but weak in Brawl, to being insanely strong in Smash 4, and being King of the Timeouts in Ultimate. All that and he had no significant moveset changes. Amazing.
    Also YEAAAAHHH I'M IN HEREEEE!!!!!

    • @techbranhk3675
      @techbranhk3675 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Smash 4 was when Sonic was truly “King of the Timeouts.” Wrath, Ken, and Komorikiri were always seen as hyper defensive back then (when Sonic could shield cancel his spin dash)

  • @UltraNurture
    @UltraNurture 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Sonic was one of my most played characters back in Brawl. Hopefully the next Smash game will see a much needed revamp for his moveset.

  • @TheSeventhForce
    @TheSeventhForce 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Will forever baffle me that he never officially got the Sonic Battle axe kick in Smash. It was even on the cover!
    Still, mained him since Brawl and always found it interesting conceptually that a character you'd think would be aggressive and rushdown centric thanks to their mobility actually works best as a defensive hit and run character. Great video as always!

  • @P3strode
    @P3strode 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    HAAAAUH
    - SONIC FORWARD SMASH

  • @estebangamer636yt2
    @estebangamer636yt2 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Sonic DEFINITELY needs to be reworked in a future Smash game.

  • @RoninCatholic
    @RoninCatholic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Me and my brothers instituted a houserule in Brawl that for every time you play Sonic who is super fun (while janky) you need to punish yourself by playing Bowser either the previous or following round, as he's extremely unsatisfying to play.

  • @Itsame14
    @Itsame14 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    to be honest a video like this with game and watch would be something since in every game he was in but ultimate he was a mid tier or low tier

    • @vibemasterkorosu2469
      @vibemasterkorosu2469 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No. In Smash 4 he was high tier

    • @Itsame14
      @Itsame14 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vibemasterkorosu2469 he was not as infamous as he is today though

    • @kingdedede5570
      @kingdedede5570 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@vibemasterkorosu2469 is he not 38th out of 54

    • @vibemasterkorosu2469
      @vibemasterkorosu2469 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kingdedede5570 No way. That’s like placing him below Luigi…

  • @Monhamd1000
    @Monhamd1000 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    He's now the goat in Smash.

    • @SwiftlyTheFunny
      @SwiftlyTheFunny 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Steve🤫🧏‍♂️🗿

  • @OrlandoAToons2008
    @OrlandoAToons2008 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Sonic needs a good moveset instead of just being campy.

  • @Kaiser25
    @Kaiser25 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    dope content, keep em coming

    • @ZachHonest
      @ZachHonest  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, will do!

  • @zachpro5475
    @zachpro5475 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +128

    Sonic in smash was never well designed

    • @flyforce16
      @flyforce16 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      His* forward air axe kick in Project M is sooooo fun. I wish he had that in the base game

    • @susiehaltmann3342
      @susiehaltmann3342 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Plus. Hes annoying as fuck

    • @waff69
      @waff69 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      he is still pretty good in the hit and run category but i did wish when he hits a ledge he does that balancing animation before he falls off

    • @waff69
      @waff69 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      also that punch move is op it literally ignores all attacks

    • @JrdnKritz
      @JrdnKritz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      im so shunned that they didnt add the boost as the side special… DUDE LEGIT HAD 2 SPIN DASHES IN DIFF SPECIAL INPUTS BRUH

  • @mohammadalhusaini810
    @mohammadalhusaini810 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I always look forward to your history videos, keep em coming please.

  • @williamaxcell7185
    @williamaxcell7185 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Zach, I love your videos. The passion that you have for smash brothers is evident and I can’t wait to see what you create in the future.

  • @CoolYoutubeAccount
    @CoolYoutubeAccount 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What drives me crazy is that these videos are well made and well edited but most videos have tons of misinformation. Like he’s not double checking half of what he’s saying or consulting anyone about it. It keeps catching me off guard that it will be a fine video and then he will say something like sonic can’t shield cancel side special in smash 4

    • @emilyharrison5109
      @emilyharrison5109 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sonic can shield cancel Side Special in Smash 4 tho, so technically your point is invalid.

    • @CoolYoutubeAccount
      @CoolYoutubeAccount 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@emilyharrison5109 honest content said in this video in the smash4 section that Sonic can’t do that. I’m saying he can. You and I are on the same page

    • @ZachHonest
      @ZachHonest  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      15:45 I show Sonic canceling Spin Dash with shield. But if I said otherwise, leave me the timestamp its possible it was a tiny script error those things happen.

  • @sikeyouthought2484
    @sikeyouthought2484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Project M 2.5/2.6 and even 3.02 Sonic was hands down the best Sonic design he’s ever had. RIP.

  • @WillieCorley
    @WillieCorley 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would love to see Sonic redesigned from a hit and run character to a combo heavy character.

  • @Snoc_-hf3lb
    @Snoc_-hf3lb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    23:04 the top left is side b because the animation involved sonic in a tilted angle. You can also tell by the way the aura around sonic is positioned. Top left is jump, top right is Nair and bottom right is homing attack

  • @sultancooks
    @sultancooks 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love the sonic game play it hit the guy and run

  • @andybilyak
    @andybilyak 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    @ZachHonest great vid! Noticed a couple audio bugs in the intro but otherwise still a great watch

  • @ElsCRD
    @ElsCRD 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the second time I've heard you say "squirmishes" instead of "skirmishes"

  • @bmailgaming5404
    @bmailgaming5404 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video

  • @CipherKnighto
    @CipherKnighto 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonder if this means a Game and Watch video comin next

  • @aidanod9541
    @aidanod9541 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    See this is gonna be interesting cuz of Sonic’s defensive playstyle
    Love ur videos man. Smash bros is such a big part of my childhood and even now, so learning about it is exactly what I wanna do. Thank you
    Sorry I’m walking to my car rn so I put no thought into my wording
    🚗🚗🚗🏎️🏎️🏎️🚘🚘🚘🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

  • @B-PM-PRODUCTIONS
    @B-PM-PRODUCTIONS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Song?

  • @PizzaTimeTheater690
    @PizzaTimeTheater690 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sonic never wore anything so he was always free ballin love the vid ❤

  • @dan_the_swag_man6937
    @dan_the_swag_man6937 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really hope that the next smash focuses more on reworking old characters.
    obvoiusly sonic is mostly just spindash the character but I'm talking about characters like Mario or Gannondorf.
    Mario hasn't been changed at all except for a few animations since melee where he got 1 new move because smash 64 didn't have side specials.
    and gonnondorf is probably the character with the most missed potential. he has so much reference material and none of it is used except for his smash attacks.
    also a new Fzero character would be nice and just making Blood Falcon with gannondorf's current moveset would be pretty much perfect.

  • @MrJ691
    @MrJ691 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is why we need the savior of smash Zomba. There is no better counter.

    • @foxshinehiyaa3933
      @foxshinehiyaa3933 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "the savior of smash" is probably the cringiest title I saw in awhile

  • @trevoreyre2775
    @trevoreyre2775 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do Yoshi next! Probably the most interesting character across the Smash games.

  • @saxeladude
    @saxeladude หลายเดือนก่อน

    don't get me wrong but could making sonic more balanced just be to lower the knockback growth of his moves but increase the base knockback so that he's less combo focused. also just decrease his move priority and defensive ability such as worse ledge and prone options esspecially heavier landing lag. final change I would make would be to replace sonic's down air and give his fast fall that speed. sonic's down air could be replaced with something simple like that kick everyone want's to be his forward air but just towards the screen instead of to the side it still spikes though.

  • @Mr.D0rAdE326
    @Mr.D0rAdE326 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Melee Bowser has some of the same problems as brawl sonic , where he use his shell on 90 percent of his attacks.

  • @Captain1455
    @Captain1455 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honestly, I main Sonic way before he hit S+. Him being in the some tier with Steve stills surprises me.

  • @enemyskill4286
    @enemyskill4286 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I forgot his dash attack was a spin move in 4 💀

  • @DeluxeGamer705
    @DeluxeGamer705 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Too bad Sonic is less expressive in Smash 4 and Ultimate. Brawl was much more expressive.

  • @majoraxx2427
    @majoraxx2427 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He was a last minute inclusion in brawl and for some reason Sakurai was like “what if we stuck with this dog shit moveset we have for him?”

  • @thatsvenne9641
    @thatsvenne9641 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No matter what, I’ll stick as a Sonic main

  • @Mike-sp7zv
    @Mike-sp7zv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Give us aerial taunt tricks

  • @CRichardson-eu2oj
    @CRichardson-eu2oj หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    No not sonic 😢 he my favorite character

  • @SonicTheCutehog
    @SonicTheCutehog 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What's funny is Smash 4 Sonic is technically better than Ultimate Sonic

    • @RealBroccoliHour
      @RealBroccoliHour 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ultimate Sonic is better than Sm4sh Sonic overall

    • @SonicTheCutehog
      @SonicTheCutehog 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RealBroccoliHour Ultimate Sonic was nerfed overall

    • @RealBroccoliHour
      @RealBroccoliHour 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SonicTheCutehog Sm4sh Sonic just has a slightly better camp game, Ultimate has better offensive tools and combos.

  • @SonicX-qi2se
    @SonicX-qi2se หลายเดือนก่อน

    Weird take: never felt like Sonic was a Top Tier

  • @minecraftiscool290
    @minecraftiscool290 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    13:07 show the move missing bro

  • @NOTMrpeppermint
    @NOTMrpeppermint 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can you do one for link

    • @ZachHonest
      @ZachHonest  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm leaning towards Robin next, maybe Link in the future tho. He's one I've considered doing.

  • @carloilfanSuperMammaMia2
    @carloilfanSuperMammaMia2 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They didn't nerf Sonic's Speed,they left It the same as Brawl while other characters have got faster.

  • @Mike-sp7zv
    @Mike-sp7zv หลายเดือนก่อน

    Give sonic the drop dash

  • @adriantuesta1012
    @adriantuesta1012 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sonic is good but he really struggles agianst characrers with alot projectiles like richet rob pikachu in my oppinon I am a sonic main and feel like greinja does better agianst projectle characters since he has a projectle and a counter

  • @Stuarts_youtubepage
    @Stuarts_youtubepage 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    1:46 dead audio lol

  • @Sairot247
    @Sairot247 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sonic in Smash has no inspiration on Sonic Battle, Sakurai played Sonic 2006, Sonic the Fighters and even Shadow the Hedgehog

  • @stacierice4706
    @stacierice4706 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you play a sonic, you’re feel like you’re playing as a blue ball

  • @Magikarp-yk7io
    @Magikarp-yk7io 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I still love Brawl

  • @mandalorianhunter1
    @mandalorianhunter1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I played Sonic since Brawl
    In Brawl I think Sonic deserved to be higher because to me he did well against certain characters and could open them up.
    I think he beat Ike and Pit while giving Marth a lot of trouble. I loved playing Sonic against Marth's, making them think it was a losing MU.
    I am glad Sonic is strong in 4 and Ultimate. He had a amazing glow up.

  • @BruoBrno
    @BruoBrno 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ima bet he will be a low tier in the next game

  • @Evixyn
    @Evixyn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nintendo over did it his forward Smash.

  • @CorbinLeonard-rp4et
    @CorbinLeonard-rp4et 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Smash ultimate Sonic fan,s that's no good

  • @zainahmed4172
    @zainahmed4172 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    give him wisp like color power as powerful KO powers, with a meter that decays every second. The meters grows when ever he deals and take damage.
    His base moveset is same as ultimate but less ko power and knockback, and is lighter, but is circumvented with wisp color powers.
    on 50: he can use wisps as weapons.
    on 100: he can transform into the color power.
    on 150: he can use final smash.
    on 200: he wins the game.