Jada Griffin
IGNSonic X Shadow Generations Review
Published 10/21/2024
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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
- Publisher
- Sega
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Jay Ku
DualShockersSonic X Shadow Generations Review
Published 10/21/2024
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Read originalEd Nightingale
EurogamerSonic x Shadow Generations review - brilliant new campaign leaves the blue blur overshadowed
Published 10/21/2024
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60
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Read originalJordan Ramée
GameSpotSonic X Shadow Generations Review - Reruns
Published 10/21/2024
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Read originalMatthew Murphy
Hardcore GamerReview: Sonic X Shadow Generations
Published 10/21/2024
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