WARNING! Spoilers for Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Of all the charactersSonic the Hedgehogtrusts to fight by his side, there’s one with more power than the rest, and it’s none other than Amy Rose. Although some may assume that Shadow and Knuckles are stronger, Amy has proven many times over that she isn’t merely a cute face. Now that she’s made it to the big screen, it’s about time Amy Rose got the recognition she deserves as Sonic’s most powerful ally.
Amy Rose has a reputation for crushing on Sonic, but she’s grown past her initial immaturity to become a formidable fighter outside his shadow.Unfortunately, she isn’t always acknowledged by fans, even after performing numerous feats. Therefore, Amy’s upcoming role inSonic the Hedgehog 4offers her the perfect platform to demonstrate how skilled she truly is to a wider audience.
Amy Rosedoesn’t get the respect she should despite the vital contributions she’s made to battles alongside Sonic, so it’s time to set the record straight and remind fans that she’s a force to be reckoned with ahead of her major movie outing.
Amy Rose Is One of Sonic the Hedgehog’s Strongest Characters
Amy’s Coolest Feat Proves That She’s Stronger Than She Looks
WhileSonic’s greatest asset is his speed, Amy Rose prefers to tackle combat situations using brute force. Her weapon of choice is her Piko Piko Hammer, which is large enough to deal massive damage and deflect projectiles. Its hefty size also lends itself to being tremendously heavy, which has helped Amy build up her strength exponentially. She showcases the difference her hammer has made inSonic the Hedgehog#59 by Evan Stanley and Adam Bryce Thomas, when she enlistsSilver the Hedgehog’s helpto lift a giant hammer that puts her usual one to shame.
Amy Rose’s Piko Piko Hammer made its first appearance in 1996’sSonic the Fightervideo game, and it has since become a beloved staple of her character.
Amy manages to use this over-sized weapon to smash a robot with a devastating blow, pulling off an impressive power feat that most ofSonic’s supporting characterscould only dream of achieving. Moreover, though it appears at a glance that Amy couldn’t have lifted this hammer without assistance, Silver reveals that she did most of the heavy-lifting. He says to Amy in disbelief,“You did most of that. How….“He did lend a hand in making the task easier for her, butAmy’s ability to attack with a hammer that’s several times her size - while receiving minimal back-up - cements her as an underrated powerhouse inSoniclore.
Amy Rose’s Powers Are Heightened When She Teams Up With Others
Amy Is Formidable Alone, But Her Combo Attacks Are On Another Level
On her own, Amy Rose is already dangerous to any foes who dare to cross her, but she shines even brighter when she has friends to merge her power with. InSonic the Hedgehog#2, Sonic and Amy are teaming up against a Blowfish Transporter, and Sonic declares,“I think it’s time for a Croquette Bomber.“This technique, as it turns out, involves both of them in a collaborative effort.Sonic charges up a Spin Dash, and Amy strikes him with her hammer as if hitting a ball in croquet, which instantly destroys the enemy in one shot.
Move Over, Shadow: Sonic the Hedgehog Has a Better Rival By His Side These Days
Shadow the Hedgehog may be Sonic’s most popular rival in the franchise, but another character just dethroned him as the blue blur’s greatest rival.
Amy and Sonic’scombo attackis one of many instances where she assists a friend with her Piko Piko Hammer. Similarly, in Sonic the Hedgehog #62, Amy helps Sonic wipe out Robotnik’s Eggperial City with her hammer. She joins Tails, Blaze the Cat,Tangle the Lemur, and Whisper the Wolfin an elaborate move wherein they each give Sonic the push he needs to inflict the maximum impact necessary.Amy isn’t only a proficient combatant by herself; when she has friends by her side, she enhances both her own power and the power of those around her.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Needs to Portray Amy Rose as the Powerhouse She Is
Amy Rose Should Fight Alongside Sonic In Her Upcoming Film Debut
IDW Publishing’sSonic the Hedgehogcomicsensure that Amy gets to shine, with her feats in the comics constructing a foundation that her movie counterpart could build upon. Earlier takes on the character would define her by her feelings for Sonic, but recent iterations have toned down that trait to amplify others. She does indeed care about Sonic, yet in the comics, she expresses that affection through coming to his aid on the battlefield. IfSonic the Hedgehog 4wants to portray Amy Rose correctly, it needs to enforce her status as the mightiest fighter around.
