When using Invincible, the playable character gets surrounded by a sparkling effect, which is used metaphorically to show when Invincible is in effect. After the time runs out, Invincible will disappear and the player becomes vulnerable once more.Īn Invincible video monitor, from Sonic Chaos. Invincible usually lasts about 15–20 seconds before it fades out, though the length of Invincible can differ between certain games breaking another Invincible Item Box while already under its effects can prolong the status and sometimes reset the fanfare related to this power-up as well. Also, whilst Invincible is in effect, the background music for the level changes to a dynamic-sounding theme or fanfare, which is usually either a rendition of the game's main theme, or another track exclusive to Invincible. However, the player can still lose a life should they get crushed under objects, drown underwater, fall into a bottomless pit or get a Time Over. This allow, for example, the playable character to walk on spikes without any ill effects. In addition, the playable character cannot take damage when touching enemies and obstacles. When the player obtains Invincible, the playable character can destroy or damage enemies upon physical contact, even when not attacking. Item Boxes containing Invincible usually either contain or display an icon depicting four-pointed white stars or a colorful, sparkling shield. Sonic with Invincible active, from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit). 2.36 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.2.27.2 Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II.2.16 Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure.While Invincible has not been as generally featured as it was in the earlier Sonic games, it is occasionally used in the latest entries as well, mostly appearing in 2D titles as well as 3D games that do not make use of the Boost mechanic. In several games though, it has possessed different features. The effects of Invincible have as well remained mostly untouched, like the Super Rings and Power Sneakers. Since its introduction, Invincible has become one of the most recurring Item Box power-ups in the Sonic series. When the player obtains this power-up, the playable character becomes immune to most damage-causing hazards for a short period of time. "Invincible"), is an Item Box power-up that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. "Invincible") and Invincible Barrier ( 無敵, Muteki ?, lit. "Invincible"), Invincible Protect ( 無敵, Muteki ?, lit. Invincible ( 無敵, Muteki ?), also called Invincibility ( 無敵, Muteki ?, lit. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020Ī power-up showing either four-pointed stars or a colorful sparkling shield as their Item Box icon.Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS version).Sonic Generations (Nintendo 3DS version).