The Springs are therefore very useful whenever the player needs to traverse a level. Because a Spring can be aimed in virtually any direction, there are no trajectory the playable characters cannot be flung along (unless something is blocking the path). Once a playable character makes contact with a Spring's broad side, they are instantly flung a certain distance in the direction the Spring is facing. The Spring allows the playable characters to launch themselves through midair or along the ground. 2.34.2 Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II.2.32.4 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.2.32.3 Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.2.32.2 Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.2.32.1 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games.2.18 Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure.The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (cameo).Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS).Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games.Sonic Unleashed (Xbox 360/PlayStation 3).