Sonic Unleashed QSS Tutorial

By request, here is my Sonic Unleashed QSS tutorial. It's a rather simple speedrunning technique, so I tried to be as thorough as I could with the basics of QSS. There's not much to say that isn't already common knowledge, but I hope this guide was still helpful!
Special thanks to Millernusgaming, check out his channel here:
/ @millernusgaming
Thanks for 700 subs! These past two years have been a blast :D
Feel free to check me out on Twitter: / bluebroski

[@joelgamersonic6450]

0:36 the editing tho 🔥🔥🔥

[@sonimayo27]

I love you

[@joelgamersonic6450]

What if it's a girl

[@animootionsdoesstuff8191]

Thanks man editing is amazing as usual!

[@SonicTeamHero]

Glad I could help!

[@Truescourge200]

SonicTeamHero help me for doing this all Night

[@thelookingcat]

I'm surprised how he does this with just imovie and Photoshop

[@WillowPillowVT]

Dude honestly thank you. I was always wondering how this works specifically and now that the game is fps boosted on X-Series consoles I can finally get used to doing this consistently!

[@SonicTeamHero]

Ayy you’re welcome, good luck!

[@whiteingale]

how can youi use it though if you erpss a and b at the same time, its kind of hard to hold two buttons on average xbox controller.

[@RazorXSonic]

Massive congrats on 700 man! Can't wait to see what the future hold, especially with these edits

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks a lot!

[@FlamingFoxProd]

Okay you NEED more attention, this presentation is godlike!

[@zanjiro583]

Thanks for this tutorial it helped me even if I don't have the game anymore

[@outatime9449]

Yo! Your editing is phenomenal! (As usual :v) Great tutorial, congrats on 700 subs and keep up the amazing work!

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks a lot!

[@NinjaGaming101]

I Love These Edits Oh My Gosh

[@NinjaGaming101]

You honestly should have way more subscribers than I do

[@SonicTeamHero]

Lol, the channel growth has been pretty slow but I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@chaoscontrol0279]

Yes those edits are just GORGEOUS. I especially like these

[@ElectroBlastLuigi]

I was just searching for this. Thanks so much for making this tutorial for PS3 and Xbox 360 versions but now can you make a tutorial of this game for PS2/Wii versions? I'm trying to speedrun on the Wii version myself. Thanks a ton man. :) also congrats on getting 700 subscribers!

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thank you! I haven't played Unwiished in years, and I'm far from experienced with speedrunning it :P I'd suggest looking at hanpen357's speedruns for reference

[@rishenxb1s705]

And some say no momentum is present in 3d boost games🤣

[@Mar1o_640]

Love this

[@malijames12]

I'd recognize that PS Vita music anywhere!

[@allft3838]

Congrats on 700 subscribers

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks dude

[@Hutch2Much]

thanks for this! i was wondering how speedrunners gained speed by quickstepping, and now i know :)

[@SonicTeamHero]

Ayy you’re welcome

[@nebieyt]

Please,¿you can traduce the video to spanish?, i dont understand nothing , thanks

[@ShimmiSquiggle]

Question, do your videos take a somewhat bit of inspiration from Bickuribox12's videos? I Kinda got that vibe from your Sonic Unleashed tips and tricks video

[@SonicTeamHero]

Actually I had other sources of inspiration for that video, but Bickuribox still has pretty solid quality content

[@Avikaielef]

Great tutorial!

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks avikai!^^

[@KomiiWorldGames]

best tutorial ive ever seen and completely honest too, music clean as well

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thank you!

[@mystyt8031]

Legend

[@SpringySpring04]

Tfw your controller's bumpers are broken and barely work

[@GokuBlack-bv8in]

Muchas gracias por el tutorial estube aprendiendo mucho! :3 LIKE!👍👍👍

[@MasterArtYT]

Would you face off Joshua Salkeld in a Speed Battle? Also Congrats on getting 1,000 subs!

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks! I don't have plans for any speed battles at the moment, maybe someday

[@MasterArtYT]

Ok! I can wait!

[@CuriousGuy_]

how do you QSS and boost at the same time? do you hold the controller like a claw or something? Asking because the X and B buttons are pretty far away

[@SonicTeamHero]

To do boosting QSS, I rotate my right hand counterclockwise to cover X and B with my thumb. Some runners also use a two-handed button grip, it’s personal preference. So try out grips styles that you feel most comfortable with

[@Yuumieh]

I don't have much precision with qss, I need to train a lot

[@SonicTeamHero]

It's best to space out your inputs and to find a rhythm that works best for you. Keep at it

[@Savage_Sonic930]

Quick question do you have to move left stick sightly where he walking and and hold it while ur doing this because I am bad holding it when I start press square and all other things I have to do my thumb moves and I mess it up or do you don’t have to hold it or move at all this time but if I have to if there any technique or tips to help me keep the move stick in exact place without moving while press buttons to do m speed qss d speed and all that

[@SonicTeamHero]

You don't necessarily need to hold a direction while using qss, but it does allow sonic to pick up speed at a faster rate. Just practice keeping your hands steady, it'll feel more natural when you've performed it enough times

[@Savage_Sonic930]

@@SonicTeamHero thank you and just to let you know I been practicing so much I got little better at times and it dose sometimes feel natural at points but it hard because my thumb moves when my other fingers try to touch the square circle then when I feel the stick move I know I messed up correct me if I’m wrong but do most people use tip of thumb or full thumb on the stick ?

[@SonicTeamHero]

@@Savage_Sonic930 Just gotta work on your dexterity, good luck. Everyone has their own play style so I can't really speak for others, do what works best for you. Personally, I use my whole thumb on the L-stick for basic qss, and I only use the tip of my thumb when I'm holding an m-speed or d-speed tilt. Hope that helps

[@chad4776]

I fuck with the ps vita music

[@raeybread1400]

What's the music? Also great editing and tutorial overall.

[@SonicTeamHero]

It's called "Fox Capture Plan - Rising", glad you enjoyed

[@kenshinXskates92]

@SonicTeamHero its integral to learn the stage and when to jump and slide and use m or d speed or qss right? can i get an in depth explanation on what you do to study stages?

[@SonicTeamHero]

Yeah, you pretty much got it. I recommend checking out how top players speedrun stages. Try replicating what they do, and experiment with other movement options to see what works best for you

[@kenshinXskates92]

SonicTeamHero ah alright thanks mate

[@SakiStarr777]

This editing is on a whole new level

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks!

[@Glitchgod0]

i'm suprised that you don't have 10000 subcribers

[@benjaminsilvareview]

please spanish versión

[@sweetlitlbumblb]

The 3 people that disliked i hope never succeed in speedrunning

yo, can i use a short part of this in a video of mine? i can credit you in the description

[@HoodehiOS]

Gg on hundred subs

[@HoodehiOS]

Thanks for the tutorial for a game that I will never have 😔😞😣

[@cosmickid23]

Name of music please, BTW thanks bro

[@SonicTeamHero]

Fox Capture Plan - Rising

[@cosmickid23]

@@SonicTeamHero besides, when are you gonna make a new vid, not that I'm rushing you or anything

[@gamerboyhuntubepoop461]

Congrats i love your vids can u tell me whats the best training place for qss in your opinion???

[@SonicTeamHero]

Hey thanks! You can practice qss almost anywhere, but I'd say Empire City Act 1 may be one of the best places. If you speed past the end of the aerochaser sequence, you can re-enter the bridge and practice qss there with fewer hazards

[@fowbros]

which do you think is easier to do, M-speed and D-speed or QSS?

[@SonicTeamHero]

M/D-speed is a lot more demanding than QSS as it requires precise inputs.

[@MightyDaGamer12567]

0:26 idk but that song in the background sounds like Mario

[@mbrelo2956]

Which is faster? Qss or m speed? Btw, when do you use qss or m speed? It doesnt matter?

[@SonicTeamHero]

M-speed is faster overall. QSS is used to accelerate on land while M-speed is used to accelerate while airborne. When they're used is situational, try experimenting to see what works best for you

[@mbrelo2956]

@@SonicTeamHero thank you!! Great videos, I love your content.

[@mbrelo2956]

@@SonicTeamHero btw, also i saw that you use drift to go faster, how do you do it? It's easier than mspeed?

[@SonicTeamHero]

@@mbrelo2956 Boost drifting can be used to travel faster than normal. It's fast and easy but it's restricted to a few 3D locations in each Act, while QSS and M-speed/D-speed can be used almost anywhere

[@mbrelo2956]

@@SonicTeamHero okay thanks!

[@lahfv]

when im doing the quickstomp slide i go fast at the start then start losing speed and then i come to a stop

[@SonicTeamHero]

Be sure to stomp in quick succession to maintain speed as it’s more difficult to use quickstomp slides when Sonic’s not moving that fast, and try keeping jumps at a low altitude to avoid getting slowed down by air drag

[@epic0863]

Alright,as I'm not skilled enough yet, il try m speed and d speed later and focus on qss. If I understand it correctly,its much easier to pull of right?

[@SonicTeamHero]

QSS is pretty accessible and easy to use once you understand the basics

[@faze_assault1176]

Recently Mastered this along with M and D speed

[@MultiTieko]

Does leveling up Speed and Ring Energy increase the QQS speed? Amazing video too

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks! I haven't tested it out, but I don't think that QSS depends on speed or ring energy levels

[@genricjohn]

Just a question... Can you do this in Generations?

[@SonicTeamHero]

The quickstep-slide technique can be done in Generations, but it's not as practical. It can't be used to accelerate like in Unleashed so it's only really used to carry momentum when traveling at high speeds

[@xrrstyle]

Awesome tutorial! Congrats on 700 subs 'w'

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks style! 'w'

[@Yuumieh]

hey man, what is the most comfortable way to do qss + boost?

[@SonicTeamHero]

It really just depends on personal preference. For me, I tilt my right hand to the side and roll my thumb between the slide and jump buttons while holding boost. It's the kinda trick that'll feel more natural when you've done it enough times

[@tayxyasuke360]

Finally a speed glitch that is way easier than m/d speed

[@commentersatoshi8148]

a.k.a the hand bone breaker. BTW IM GETTING AN XBOX 360 YAY

[@powersurge34]

Amazing video, great edits. Man I love Sonic Unleashed

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thank you!

[@SuzanneMartinez-h6f]

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[@thelookingcat]

When you think of it, Unleashed QSS is a lot like the jump+slide glitch in Sonic Generations 3DS. At least from the look

[@ShadowDaFastGuy]

This is so hard 😭how speedrunners even do this

[@chilling5858]

any way to do this without upgrades? i tried boosting and then starting a qss but i feel sonic doesnt go any faster than snaking

[@SonicTeamHero]

I haven't tested it with base stats, but it should still work. QSS works best when you've got a good running start, like starting a QSS from an airboost-stomp for example

[@chilling5858]

its just odd how im able to complete the first section of apotos act 2 faster by snake drifting rather than qss

[@lordadz1615]

your presentation is perfect man

[@michaellucas6230]

Congrats on getting 700 subs!

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks! :)

[@peregrine955]

Does this work for Generations too?

[@SonicTeamHero]

You can use it to carry some momentum at high speeds, but it can't be used to accelerate like in Unleashed

[@MasterArtYT]

Yes. Depends if you keep trying.

[@chaoscontrol0279]

Sonic Team Hero, you do a great job man, I love your speedruns and tutorials. Really helps out a lot. Thx and keep up the great work.

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks a lot! :D

[@chaoscontrol0279]

No prob. You deserved this

[@neuro1996]

That is some interesting editing skills i like em... Seems official to me. Back to the point great tutorial but the only bad thing is its all muscle memory you got the hang of it while ill take years to get used to it Lol

[@Someguywhodoesst]

I know how to use qss

[@peregrine955]

How do you animate like that? Jesus...

[@SonicTeamHero]

Most of this is frame sequences that I made in Photoshop, layered over gameplay clips. It's not that difficult, but it's very time consuming

[@taishawallace2457]

Thx for the tutorial man the qss help me can you do a speedrun tutorial for sonic unleashed for usa and xbox one pls

[@mrl3244]

l love you

[@nazreendahlan3763]

How did you make starting screen

[@SonicTeamHero]

I used photoshop and iMovie to animate it with key frames

[@nazreendahlan3763]

Thanks, I loved the animatipn😊​@@SonicTeamHero

[@sonicstriker76]

What's the name of this song that you used in the video

[@preking1269]

who else is here because of cobanermani456 sonic unleashed

[@benbaez6044]

Best guide out there. Congrats on 700!

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thank you!

[@DarkShadowX9]

@Big Blue How do you get the Quickstomp Slide to work constantly? I can NEVER get it to work continuously whenever I try to speedrun a stage.

[@SonicTeamHero]

The slide landing is key to gaining speed while quickstomp sliding. For the best results, try keeping jumps low to the ground to avoid losing speed while airborne, and keep in mind that it’s much more effective with a high speed startup

[@DarkShadowX9]

@@SonicTeamHero Okay, thanks.

[@YosephYostar]

can u help me please sonic unleashed won't stop loading on ps3

[@SonicTeamHero]

I've only played the Xbox version :/ Try rebooting maybe?

[@moonwalkerboy162]

This is a GREAT tutorial :D

[@SonicTeamHero]

Thanks! :D

[@ms.magenta]

Nice

[@HoodehiOS]

Btw I bet u will have 2000 subs next year

[@SonicTeamHero]

Just 1K would already be a huge accomplishment for me XD

[@sherryligon69]

Hey Sonic team hero I have a question can you do qss in Sonic forces

[@SonicTeamHero]

Nah, unfortunately the slide is way too clunky

[@sherryligon69]

@@SonicTeamHero what about m speed and d speed

[@SonicTeamHero]

Nope, doesn't work on Forces' physics engine

[@sherryligon69]

@@SonicTeamHero that's weird I did the shadow episode and I did the speed glitch so how does it not work and stage 26 it worked

[@lordadz1615]

one thing though at 1:59 i thought if you used qss at those moments the bar is supposed to go red

[@SonicTeamHero]

That restricted area is a special case; it caps Sonic's speed very low until the intercepter chase ends

[@mariotaz]

WHAT s the song?

[@SonicTeamHero]

Fox Capture Plan: Rising

[@mariotaz]

@@SonicTeamHero Thanks. Great tutorial as always too.

[@Blue_Velocityy]

Can you tell us how to get good at the game?

[@SonicTeamHero]

It’s a matter of getting comfortable enough with Sonic’s movement abilities to traverse stages quickly. Most techniques in this game are easy to learn but hard to master

[@Blue_Velocityy]

@@SonicTeamHero Thanks!

[@rebeccalogan5959]

is this a better technique then m-speed or d-speed

[@mitsimitsii]

this is a completely different kind of speed technique that can be used on its own or can be done in pair with m speed and d speed.

[@Truescourge200]

Sonic gens remember

[@YosephYostar]

wow it worked! but how u jump really far away

[@SonicTeamHero]

I'm guessing that you're talking about m-speed and d-speed; if you hold the analog stick so that Sonic just barely starts walking, you can reach top speed when airborne

[@YosephYostar]

SonicTeamHero it worked! thanks alot my brudda i now no de wae

[@LiveOlsen-r9i]

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[@SnoicOG]

so can i hold the joystick up for sonic to run or let go of it?

[@SonicTeamHero]

You can release the joystick while performing QSS, but it’s best to continue holding a direction to ensure that Sonic doesn’t slow down

[@SnoicOG]

@@SonicTeamHero thanks, nice edits btw!

[@justinvalenciadiaz4023]

Song name? c:

[@SonicTeamHero]

Fox Capture Plan: Rising

[@justinvalenciadiaz4023]

@@SonicTeamHero Thenks! btw nice editing

[@blackcreativity2548]

Does qss work on keyboard

[@SonicTeamHero]

Yeah, only basic actions are needed

[@blackcreativity2548]

aight thanks

[@MXCRVN]

Music plz

[@SonicTeamHero]

It's called "Fox Capture Plan / Rising"

[@MXCRVN]

Thx

[@flashhh7154]

How about you do some speed running classic Sonic games and some speed glitches classic Sonic games how about you do all of those and I and then I can I and then I'm just a little sooner though don't even just you have you have to get a classic Sonic in your brain even a modern Sonic 1 you need this one Sonic game well then actually Sonic classic heroes Sonic 2 Sonic 3 Sonic and knuckles and everything except for the worst Sonic games don't even think about playing those but play Sonic advance plays Sonic advance 2 play Sonic advance 3 10 whatever blah blah blah the Sonic mania Sonic CD and Sonic colors yes you should do all of them you should do this for me Sonic colors too

[@pabloalvarez9684]

What a video ! ¿This works in Sonic Generations?

[@RazorXSonic]

Pablo Álvarez qss does not work in generations. It keeps some speed but it doesn't speed you up like Unleashed

[@SonicTeamHero]

It can be used to carry momentum at high speeds, but it's not nearly as effective as it is in Unleashed

[@pabloalvarez9684]

Thanks guys

[@krisgardner4885]

what song did you use?

[@SonicTeamHero]

It's called "Fox Capture Plan / Rising"

[@krisgardner4885]

Thank you :3

[@VectorYT6]

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[@hedgeturd]

Is that the psvita theme at the start???

[@SonicTeamHero]

Indeed it is :)