What are Memory Tokens?
Memory Tokens are distinctive heart-shaped jewels encountered early in Sonic Frontiers. These tokens are crucial for advancing the main story, as they are required to unlock specific story missions. Each island you explore features its own unique set of Memory Tokens, tied to the friends Sonic is working to rescue in that area. This means tokens collected on one island cannot be used or carried over to another. While the in-game map may display numerous token markers, there are several more efficient strategies for gathering them than simply navigating from marker to marker.
Efficient Memory Token Collection Methods
Collecting Memory Tokens doesn’t have to be a tedious task. Several methods can significantly speed up the process:
The Cyloop Technique
One of Sonic’s new abilities, the Cyloop, is incredibly versatile and can be used to unearth Memory Tokens. By activating Cyloop and running in circles repeatedly within the main exploration areas, Sonic can dig up various helpful items, including Memory Tokens specific to that region. This method can be a consistent way to farm tokens, even while you are engaged in other activities.
Signpost Discoveries
Throughout the islands, you’ll find glowing blue signposts embedded in the ground, often featuring a treasure chest or box graphic. Performing a Cyloop around these signposts can cause a cluster of tokens to burst from the ground, providing a quick boost to your collection.
Purchasing from Big the Cat
For those who prefer a less active approach, Memory Tokens can be acquired from Big the Cat through the fishing mini-game. Each island has a special portal, marked with a fish icon on your map, which leads to this mini-game. By exchanging purple coins found around the map, you can fish to earn points. These points can then be traded for various items, including Memory Tokens, which cost 5 points each. If you have a substantial supply of purple coins, this is often the fastest way to accumulate tokens. Additionally, a newer grilling mini-game, introduced with the Monster Hunter DLC, also offers a way to get “free fish tokens,” which can be relevant for this method.
Utilizing Map Markers
While not the most efficient primary strategy, the in-game map does display markers for individual Memory Token locations. This can be a useful supplementary method for tracking down any remaining tokens after exhausting other options or for targeting specific, visible tokens. However, relying solely on this method can be time-consuming due to the sheer number of markers.
Kronos Island Specifics
On Kronos Island, you will be collecting Memory Tokens associated with Amy. There are a total of 49 Memory Tokens (Amy) specifically located on Kronos Island. These tokens are essential for progressing Amy’s story missions. In addition to the Memory Tokens, Kronos Island also features 12 Purple Tokens, 13 Sound Memories, 25 Challenges, 7 Chaos Emeralds, 8 Guardians, 2 Island Mysteries, 14 Amy Quests, 4 Sage Quests, and 17 Dig Spots. The fishing spot on Kronos Island, where you can purchase Memory Tokens from Big the Cat, is marked with a fish icon on your map.
FAQ
How many Memory Tokens are on Kronos Island? There are 49 Memory Tokens (Amy) on Kronos Island.
Can I use Memory Tokens from Kronos Island on other islands? No, Memory Tokens are unique to each island and cannot be carried over from one area to the next.
What is the fastest way to get Memory Tokens on Kronos Island? Purchasing them from Big the Cat at the fishing spot (marked with a fish icon) is generally the fastest method if you have enough purple coins.
What is the Cyloop, and how does it help with Memory Tokens? The Cyloop is a new ability that allows Sonic to run in circles. When used in exploration areas or around specific glowing signposts, it can dig up Memory Tokens from the ground.