 The game uses a new control system which allows players to control Sonic 's speed . Simply moving the directional controls will move Sonic at a moderate pace , allowing for more precision . Holding down a trigger button will put Sonic into a run , allowing him to move faster and perform new parkour moves , such as running up and along walls and hopping over smalls ledges . In the air , Sonic can perform a double jump , which returns from Sonic Colors , a homing attack , which can now target multiple enemies in quick succession , and a new kick attack , which can be used to defeat stronger enemies , or knock them into others . 
