Now, on the eve of Sonic x Shadow Generations, the glee has reached fever pitch as by compromising their ways we can report that the one-time-greatest-game-company-in-the-entire-world-Sonic Team has revealed more earth-shattering details about what powers you will be able to perform with a new version of those other hedgehog. The game is generating a lot of hype for two main reasons:
it’s the remastering of one of Sonic’s most beloved games and brand-new content that fans have been begging to see. However, although the hedgehog will be returning to its roots with Sonic, it seems that Shadow is going above and beyond mere fan service by getting his own brand new story as well as gameplay mechanics.
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It is the duel-pronged way in which it sets itself apart that makes Sonic x Shadow Generation so special. Half of the game sends you back to experience a remade, polished version of the original adventure while the other half takes things into completely new territory with Shadow.
Deepening the character for fans of the franchise, Shadow gets his segment in The Dark Presence. Returning Characters, Flashed-Out Narrative ShadowsDeath End re; Quest 2 brings back familiar faces like Maria while introducing new narrative hooks that detail Shadow’s mysterious history
But it’s the Doom Powers that steals the show here. This mechanic created to separate Shadow from how Sonic plays, is said to create a new element of strategy and excitement. During a candid interview with Sonic Team’s Creative Officer, Takashi Iizuka went on to reveal just how important these powers are when it comes to gameplay and story.
As far as gameplay goes, the team in charge realized that Shadow Generations had to feel completely distinct from what you’d expect Sonic himself to be doing — they devised Doom Powers. Doom Powers are vital to both Shadow’s journey and character growth in his campaign that we can’t talk about a whole lot, but he does have them so there ya go. We’ll be able to check them out in the narrative more later when the game comes this year and Shadow starts awakening aint he power of darkness. “
These Doom Powers aren’t the mere flavor of the month either; they’re intricately tied into Shadow’s character development. As Shadow awakens his dark side, he gains these powers to help players fight the bad guys and zip around levels. Every one of his powers is designed to represent the darker, anti-hero version of Shadow which moulds into this character perfectly.
And one of the most interesting powers that we now know: The “Doom Wing” prominently depicted in yesterday’s Summer Games Fest trailer. As Iizuka put it: “Doom Wing, the black wings that come out of Shadow in the Summer Game Fest trailer, was a high-impact idea we had while doing early design work so… let’s make this Doom Power look as cool and powerful as possible.”
The wings that sprout from Shadow are borderline devil, a nice fit for his dark hero elements (all the better to give players something else cool and new… or “that we haven’t done before with Sonic.”)
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Unsurprisingly for a character with relatively murky beginnings, the Doom Powers are inspired by Black Doom. In doing so, the series strengthens Shadow’s background as a character but allows viewers to have more empathy for and insight into this complex person. One of the most meaningful character arcs, that highlights a promise for an intriguing path Shadow will have to walk in Sonic x Shadow Generations.
But until that release date has come you can expect even more hype around this game. Boasting fresh cuts to gameplay, a richer exploration of Shadow as a character and his rockin’, dark powerful new shit… Sonic x Shadow Generations is looking like it’s gonna be the best place for both long-time Sonic fans/newcomers. Stay tuned for more reveals, the game’s release date approaches and this is an adventure you don’t want to miss!