It’s also releasingDLC to tie into the film, though that’s not available until December.
Enemies are also smartly placed to keep the rhythm going, rather than offbeat interruptions.
More importantly, Shadow’s basic moveset is a joy to handle.
It’s like Sega’s ideas have at last clicked into place.
It’s not all linear levels, though.
That’s where Sonic x Shadow Generations, taken as a complete package, starts to fall apart.
Side by side, the two campaigns invite comparison and Sonic, quite frankly, cannot compete.
Sonic x Shadow Generations accessibility options
Basic camera options.
Subtitles enabled, but no customisation.
Two control types but not re-mappable.
As a remaster, Sega has handled Sonic Generations with a light touch.
Visually it’s all been sharpened for modern standards, but textures and character models lack detail.
Sonic is gratingly chirpy and cheerful; Shadow is all grunts, grim looks, and action hero poses.
He’s more fun to watch, more fun to play as, and just… cooler!
No wonder Keanu Reeves, of all people, is voicing Shadow in this year’s film.
Diving into the Sonic Generations levels, meanwhile, brought back all the old frustrations Shadow has lept beyond.
But of course they do - they’re old!
I remember playing these levels before and loving them, but now they leave me cold.
At the very least, Sonic makes Shadow look good.
A copy ofSonic X Shadow Generationswas provided for review by Sega.
