Summary
Sega showcased some of the remade levels that Shadow the Hedgehog will have to re-experience in the upcomingSonic X Shadow Generations. Many fans have been hyped aboutSonic X Shadow Generations, as it is both a remaster of the 2011 original title and a chance to play as theSonicfranchise’s most famous anti-hero. Much like the originalSonic Generations, theShadow Generationshalf of this game has Shadow running through the character’s history as a nostalgic revisit to his past playable appearances.
Shadow Generations' levelsbrings in elements from the last few games where Shadow was a main playable character, which include his introductory game,Sonic Adventure 2, along with other mainline entries and spin-offs in the franchise like the contentiousShadow the HedgehogandSonic the Hedgehog (2006). Along the way, Shadow will have to battle against some of his most personal enemies, with Black Doom, the main villain ofShadow the Hedgehog, being seemingly responsible for Shadow’s current time travel troubles. Some of the levels that Shadow will run through were shown off in a new video, comparing the remade levels to their older counterparts.
The three levels shown off in Sega’s video were the Space Colony ARK, Bullet Station, and Kingdom Valley, which were all previously highlighted inSonic X Shadow Generations' Summer Game Fest trailer. The Space Colony ARK level borrows heavily from its appearance inSonic Adventure 2as Final Chase, the last level of the Dark Story. The level has the same intro of Shadow grinding on a rail before landing on the platform, along with the rotating rings around the rail in space. The video also shows the graphical differences betweenSA2andShadow Generations, highlighting more dynamic lighting and background elements.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Shows Off Remade Versions of Classic Levels
The video also shows offBullet Station fromSonic Heroes, a grindrail-focused level. Like inHeroes, Shadow has to navigate through an area that is filled with oncoming trains and jumping from rail to rail, as there are more chances of falling into a bottomless pit. Unlike inHeroes, Shadow isn’t accompanied by Rouge or Omega from Team Dark, his team fromHeroes, and has to navigate the stages by himself, meaning certain obstacles that required their unique abilities have been streamlined to fit Shadow’s kit.
The last level shown in this video is Kingdom Valley fromthe divisiveSonic the Hedgehog (2006), which was a pleasant surprise to many fans. The intro where Shadow enters with a realistic eagle was praised, as it was a notable aspect of the level itself. Kingdom Valley’s graphics have been brightened up forShadow Generations, and retains a lot of the original level’s set pieces, such as the aforementioned eagle and grinding atop of air.
Sonic X Shadow Generations
WHERE TO PLAY
THE RETURN OF SHADOWIn this new standalone campaign, Shadow’s nemesis, Black Doom, has reemerged and threatens to take over the world once again. Shadow must journey into his past, confront his painful memories, and unlock new dark powers to save the world.
SHADOW EVOLVEDHarness Shadow’s new Doom Powers to battle hordes of enemies and tackle platforming challenges like never before. Surf on water, fly over obstacles, and stop time with the return of Chaos Control!A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND DIMENSIONSExperience the ultimate showdown between Shadow and Black Doom in a new boss battle that will test your skills and reflexes. Use all of Shadow’s abilities to defeat Black Doom and save the world!EXPLORE THE NEW WHITE SPACEStretch your legs in an all-new hub world inspired by the open-zone gameplay of Sonic Frontiers. As Shadow gains new powers, he can explore further and uncover the secrets hidden throughout!
