Zero to one blaze rods are dropped when killed. Blazes have two attacks. When the player is close, the Blaze hits the player for about 2 hearts of damage. If the Blaze has spotted the player, but the player is too far, the Blaze will shoot a fireball at the player which ignites on impact.

Blazes target players within 48 blocks. If a blaze is damaged by a player or other mob, it alerts other blazes within 48 blocks to target the attacker.  ^{[Java Edition only]} A blaze flies when it acquires a target, slowly approaching while attempting to remain from 0.5 to 3.5 blocks above the target.

Thankfully, dialog can be skipped with the Start button. Later in the game, Sonic is joined by Blaze the Cat from the previous Sonic Rush, the mystery deepens as to the goings-on in the ocean, and the nefarious intent of Captain Whiskers is made known. After this point, players can play as Sonic or Blaze in any level.

You start out with Sonic. After beating the first boss you unlock Blaze. There are NO other characters you can play.