Brian Shea
Game InformerSonic X Shadow Generations Review - The Ultimate Celebration - Game Informer
Published 3/24/2025
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Series X|S / PS4 / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 10/22/2024
Sonic X Shadow Generations
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.
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- Sonic Team
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- Sega
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Ollie Reynolds
Nintendo LifeReview: Sonic X Shadow Generations (Switch) - A Blistering Return To Form For Both Hedgehogs
Published 10/28/2024
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90
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Read originalSonic X Shadow Generations delivers a double helping of fan service
Published 10/28/2024
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Read originalGiovanni Colantonio
Digital TrendsSonic X Shadow Generations review: Sega finally lives and learns
Published 10/25/2024
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70
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Read originalNikita Achanta
Tom's GuideSonic x Shadow Generations is a nostalgia-filled serving that’s one of the series’ best — but it has one problem | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 10/25/2024
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Read originalMatt Karoglou
Game RantSonic X Shadow Generations Review: The Best of Both Worlds
Published 10/21/2024
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Read originalLucas White
ShacknewsSonic x Shadow Generations review: Hello darkness, my best friend
Published 10/21/2024
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Read originalRhiannon Bevan
TheGamerSonic X Shadow Generations Review: Shadow Steals The Show
Published 10/21/2024
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Read originalGareth Chadwick
TheSixthAxisSonic X Shadow Generations Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 10/21/2024
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Read originalAlex Donaldson
VG247Sonic X Shadow Generations review | VG247
Published 10/21/2024
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