The Secret Key^[1] (シークレットキー^[2], Shīkuretto Kī^?) is an item that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a key that is used to open Secret Doors.

Description

The Secret Key is very similar to the Special Key from Sonic Heroes, except it only has one tooth and possesses dark yellow frames.

Overview

In gameplay of Shadow the Hedgehog, the Secret Keys can open a stage's Secret Door. Every Stage has five Secret Keys scattered throughout it which are all required to be collected to open its corresponding Secret Doors. Touching a Secret Key makes the player pick it up. It will then automatically be saved in the game's data, ensuring the player does not have to recollect them every time when playing a Stage (even if the player quits the Stage without completing one of its missions). When the player brings all five Secret Keys to the Secret Door, its locks will break apart one after another and its door will open.

Gallery

Concept artwork

Concept artwork for various gimmicks in Shadow the Hedgehog, with a Secret Key in the middle-right.

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