Sonic X Shadow Generations

Sonic Team

Rank: #1 / 22
Released: 2024
Studio: Sonic Team
Genre: action-adventure game, platformer

At a glance

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a 2024 collection from Sonic Team that brings together a new Shadow campaign and a remaster of Sonic Generations. In Shadow’s standalone story, Black Doom returns as a threat, and Shadow revisits his past, uncovers memories and gains new powers. The campaign draws on signature levels from Shadow’s earlier adventures, with stages in both 3D and 2D and an expansive hub world. The collection also includes the time-traveling Sonic Generations adventure, featuring a selection of 3D and 2D Sonic stages with upgraded visuals and new bonus content. The Steam release is a single-player action game for Windows, with achievements, full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud and stats. Listed platforms also include Xbox Series X and Series S. Sonic Team developed the game, and SEGA is its publisher.

Who it is for

It suits players who want a new Shadow-focused campaign alongside a remastered Sonic Generations. Its single-player format and mix of 3D and 2D stages may appeal to fans of both characters.

What is good

Includes a standalone Shadow campaign.
Remastered Sonic Generations is included.
Shadow stages span 3D and 2D.
Full controller support on Steam.
Steam Cloud and achievements.

What to know first

Single-player only; no multiplayer mode is listed.
Steam release is listed for Windows only.

Verdict

Sonic X Shadow Generations offers two distinct single-player experiences: a new Shadow story and a remastered Sonic Generations. The combined collection spans 3D and 2D stages, with full controller support on Steam.