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  • First Screenshots of Sonic X Shadow Generations Hit the Web

    Takashi Iizuka comments on the announcement, and is obviously very happy.
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    After a whole week of rumors and speculation, Sonic X Shadow Generations has finally been announced to the world. And to coincide with the game's reveal, SEGA has released the first set of official images of the enhanced remaster in action.

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    As you might expect from the title, Sonic X Shadow Generations is largely a modern remaster of the fan-favourite 20th Anniversary title that originally launched in 2011. In that game, Sonic the Hedgehog takes a trip through his own past and meets his 'Classic' self, as they both tackle 3D and 2D versions of old-school environments and bosses to take down Modern and Classic Dr. Eggman.

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    However, this new release includes a whole new campaign dedicated to Sonic's doppelganger, Shadow. Introduced in Sonic Adventure 2 back in 2001, the angsty hedgehog arguably has just as storied a history as the blue blur himself, starring in his own game in 2005 and appearing in many action titles alongside Sonic since his debut.

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    No doubt the slate of Shadow stages and bosses will be a trip down memory lane for all who remember his antics on the Dreamcast and beyond, with the official trailer teasing stages such as Final Chase and The Doom (or is it Lost Impact? We can never remember), alongside the iconic Biolizard face-off.

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    Over on the PlayStation Blog, SEGA America's associate PR Thalia Piedra gave us some exciting spiel on what we can expect from the game. "Sonic X Shadow Generations combines Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic and Shadow gameplay, alongside a collection of beloved 2D and 3D stages from Sonic games over the past 20 years. Sonic Generations will now be modernized for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, while Shadow goes on a standalone journey that explores his backstory and abilities in a way fans have never seen before. This ultimate celebration of Sonic gaming looks better than ever before with upgraded visuals."

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    Sonic Team's Creative Officer, Takashi Iizuka, had something to say about the upcoming release. "With Sonic x Shadow Generations, we wanted to bring Sonic Generations to PS5 and PS4 while pairing a brand-new Shadow storyline to crossover with the original story.

    "With Shadow’s portion of the title, players will get to know him more as a character and understand his motivations. It will create the ultimate celebration of Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic, and Shadow gameplay that all fans will surely enjoy."

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    Cosmos Rogue

    Cosmos Rogue 1,202

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    They really sapped all of the color out of the Final Rush/Chase/ARK exterior stage, huh.

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    cosmichaos

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    Well. That shot of Shadow and Doom's Eye is pretty awesome. But.... I don't know. I just.. don't think that this really makes sense, y'know? Like, if you wanted to do a game featuring Sonic and Shadow, then why not make a game about Sonic and Shadow? An original game, not a remaster of something that doesn't need a remaster. This just seems like it'll be very forced, as a concept and as an executed storyline. I won't cast any harsh judgements now, though. Those can wait until release. 

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    jungle_penguins

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    They cowards if they remove the gravity sections. Though a Space Gadget inspired level would be acceptable to me. 

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    Salamander

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    9 hours ago, cosmichaos said:

    Well. That shot of Shadow and Doom's Eye is pretty awesome. But.... I don't know. I just.. don't think that this really makes sense, y'know? Like, if you wanted to do a game featuring Sonic and Shadow, then why not make a game about Sonic and Shadow? An original game, not a remaster of something that doesn't need a remaster. This just seems like it'll be very forced, as a concept and as an executed storyline. I won't cast any harsh judgements now, though. Those can wait until release. 

    Despite the presentation, it's probably just Sonic Generations with an Episode Shadow.  They probably will be looking at the public and critical response and sales with an eye to doing a proper Sonic/Shadow game at some point, though.

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    MetalSkulkBane

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    10 hours ago, cosmichaos said:

    Well. That shot of Shadow and Doom's Eye is pretty awesome. But.... I don't know. I just.. don't think that this really makes sense, y'know? Like, if you wanted to do a game featuring Sonic and Shadow, then why not make a game about Sonic and Shadow? An original game, not a remaster of something that doesn't need a remaster. This just seems like it'll be very forced, as a concept and as an executed storyline. I won't cast any harsh judgements now, though. Those can wait until release. 

    You're not wrong, especially since Shadow story seems to have little to do with Generations.

    Pessimist in me thinks they were afraid to make new Shadow game (even co-game), so they glued him to Generations, a beloved tittle, as a safety cushion.

    Optimist in me suggest that they originally planned a story about Shadow reliving past events (his game and SA2) and realized this is so similar to Generations they might as well do some connectivity.

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    Endoian

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    I hope the game is really well made and doesn't have as many bugs as Sonic Colors Ultimate did, I honestly expect a lot from the game but I'm not going to have such high expectations.

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    The Swordsman

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    Huh, assuming the Shadow storyline actually is a exploration of his character and I'm for sure being too optimistic but I wonder if the main story will changed as well so the two segments better mesh with each other? Don't get me wrong Generations did have the best story of the Meta Era but its going to feel off if Shadow's involvement in the original game proper isn't affected by his more nuanced portrayal in the addon.

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