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Two campaigns pair Sonic’s fast 2D and 3D platforming with Shadow’s new powers, revisited stages, and an explorable hub.
Released 24 Oct 2024
Surf and Fly
Freeze Time
Explore Shadow’s Hub
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Developed by Sonic Team · Published by SEGA
This collection combines a remastered Sonic Generations with a separate Shadow campaign. In Shadow’s story, Black Doom returns, drawing Shadow into memories of his past as he works to stop the threat.
In Sonic Generations, Classic and Modern Sonic travel through familiar stages in 2D and 3D to restore the disrupted timeline and reunite with their friends. Players race through stages, take on challenges, collect hidden Chao, play pinball in Casino Nights, and browse a museum of art and music.
Shadow’s campaign mixes 2D and 3D stages with an open hub called White Space, where players explore, find collectibles, and tackle challenges. Shadow gains new Doom Powers as the campaign progresses, including abilities for crossing water, flying, and stopping time.
Players often praise Shadow’s campaign for its responsive movement, distinctive powers, branching stage routes, and striking presentation, with music and the story also drawing appreciation. Sonic Generations remains a favorite for some, though reviewers frequently describe the remaster as offering few changes. Some players wish Shadow’s campaign were longer, criticize Sonic’s controls, or question the package’s full-price value.
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Play as Shadow in a brand-new story campaign featuring never-before-seen abilities that prove why he’s known as the Ultimate Life Form! Speed through iconic stages from Shadow’s history, discover hidden secrets in an expansive hub world, and unlock new powers to take on Black Doom and save the world.
SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS also includes a complete remaster of the highly acclaimed SONIC GENERATIONS, a time-traveling adventure featuring a greatest-hits collection of 3D and 2D Sonic stages, now with upgraded visuals and new bonus content.
In a 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.
Relive signature levels from Shadow’s previous adventures and accelerate through mind-bending stages in both 3D and 2D, warped by Black Doom’s influence as Shadow works to piece together the timeline and thwart his evil plans.
Harness Shadow’s 5 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!
Explore the White Space, 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!
Past meets present in SONIC GENERATIONS! When Dr. Eggman teams up with his past self and the mysterious Time Eater to erase their past defeats and rewrite history, they scatter Sonic and his friends across space and time. Now, Modern and Classic Sonic will have to team up to defeat this dastardly trio and restore their timeline to normal!
Spin dash through a greatest-hits collection of 3D and 2D versions of iconic stages from past Sonic games, now with updated visuals and reworked cinematics.
Rescue Chao hiding in every level, rack up the highest pinball score in the Casino Nights Zone, and check out the museum for behind-the-scenes art, music, and more!
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 40 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
