Springshell

The Springshell^[1] is is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, turtle-based Badnik created by Dr. Eggman.

Appearance

The Springshells are based on turtles. They have curved yellow shells, each with a red Spring on top, a blue head and arms, black eyes, and a gray and black pair of wheels for locomotion.

Overview

In Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble, Springshells only appear in Great Turquoise Zone. In gameplay, they slowly drive back and forth, making no effort to attack the playable character. Springshells are indestructible from above, as any attempt to Spin Jump on them will lead to the playable character being bounced upwards by the Spring on top of their shells. As a result, Spin Dashing into a Springshell is the only way to destroy them.

During the second phase of the Tart Turtle boss fight, Springshells will periodically approach from the right side of the screen, and drive off to the left side before disappearing. These Springshells will continue appearing until the Tart Turtle is defeated.

Like other Badniks in the game, Springshells do not have Animals as an energy source that they release upon defeat, or any known energy source for that matter.

Powers and abilities

The Springshells are equipped with a singular Spring on their head. This Spring makes any effort with a Spin Jump useless, as it will bounce the player upwards. However, their bodies are unprotected.

Trivia

• Springshells are extremely similar in both appearance and behavior to the Boing-o-Bot, a Badnik from Sonic Chaos.
• The Tart Turtle appears to be a larger version of the Springshell.

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