Back in April, Sega dubbed 2024 theYear of Shadow, in celebration of Sonic’s Adventure 2 nemesis.
Sonic’s left in the dust eating chilli dogs.
The film’s director Jeff Fowler wastes little time in setting up Shadow as this film’s antagonist.
In short, Fowler has properly hit his stride with this third film.
Shadow makes for a cool, aloof older brother-like figure compared to Sonic’s impatient petulance.
There are certainly more hits than misses, though.
I won’t spoil the rest (least of all the post credit sequences - there are two!
Yet it’s as if the scriptwriters have run out of ideas of what to do with them.
It exudes confidence and cool, and more often than not Shadow is at the core.
It takes place in Tokyo as players control Shadow escaping from Shibuya Crossing pursued by the military organisation G.U.N.
Sonic 3 is a resounding success and fitting finale to the Year of Shadow.
Between this year’s games and film, Sonic’s shining bright with Shadow in tow.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is out in UK cinemas on 21st December courtesy of Paramount.
