Sonic X Shadow Generations Reviews

Sonic X Shadow Generations is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
Oct 30, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations revitalizes a classic by combining nostalgia with fresh content. With enhanced visuals and a campaign focused on Shadow the Hedgehog, it offers smooth gameplay and rich character development. While console players will appreciate the upgrades, the high price for PC users might seem steep for just the new Shadow story.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations reaffirms Sega’s mastery in honoring its iconic franchise. While both titles in the collection shine, Shadow Generations emerges as the standout, showcasing an incredible commitment to refining the series with an experience that borders on excellence.

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Recommended
Nov 7, 2024

Sonic x Shadow Generations is recommended for offering a double proposal, with the remastering of a jewel of 2011 and a new story within the universe of the saga. A must-have collection for Sonic fans and an excellent entry for new players interested in the history and evolution of both characters.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 4, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations is the best 3D Sonic package that money can buy. A solid upgrade to Generations’s performance and features makes the best 3D Sonic title even better. Meanwhile Shadow Generations represents a resounding leap in level design and visuals compared to some past games, and is a rock-solid compliment to its predecessor. I have my issues with it, and I don’t think it’s as great as Sonic’s portion of the package, but it’s still good and largely well-rounded. It feels as though the series has finally shed its curse of each game being a “good first step”, and what we have now are simply good, if not great games. The future doesn’t just look bright for the Blue Blur, it may be looking better than it ever has.

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7.8 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2024

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS is a good collection of two fun games. Sonic Generations is still a solid romp even if this port adds more issues to the game while Shadow’s offering is action-packed and builds on the former’s strengths. This is the most you’ll ever get of Shadow the Hedgehog for quite a while, so dig in while it’s hot. ∎

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7 / 10.0
Oct 27, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations is split into two halves that are in a very different state, while the new Sonic Generations port is really buggy and added some problems, Shadow Generations is one of the finest experiences in the entire series that keeps me excited for its future.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 2, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a strong dual game experience that marries nostalgia with innovation. It’s nice to revisit Sonic’s old stomping grounds from 11 years ago but the real star of the show is Shadow’s brand new campaign. I guess there’s still plenty of life left in Sega’s iconic mascot and his edgy counterpart.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 2, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a welcome remake that adds just enough to be worth a re-visit. This is the Sonic we have wanted, and Sega would do well to keep this mascot ticking to this beat.

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Nov 1, 2024

The overall package is extensive and both games play well, top drawn speedster stuff for platform gaming fans.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 31, 2024

On top of how excited it is to be so edgy, the levels are designed better than they have ever been before – the perfect mix of on rails, cinematic set pieces, platforming challenge, boost control, player choice of many routes, fun challenges, and great replayability come together to make Shadow Generations the hands-down best 3D Sonic game ever.

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4.5 / 5.0
Oct 31, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations blasts into the stratosphere by delivering a flashy, Shadow-centric epic with high-energy Doom Powers, excellent level design that strikes the right balance between fun and challenge, and a lot of heart in its short story. The fact that the timeless classic Sonic Generations comes with this package is more than just a cherry on top.

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10 / 10.0
Oct 30, 2024

Sonic x Shadow Generations is a brand-new, exciting Sonic game generously packaged with a remaster of a beloved franchise title. The $50 price tag is worth it just for Shadow Generations, a fantastic new game that captures the best aspects of the franchise and one of its most beloved characters.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 21, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a neat combintion of remaster and brand new game that can get a little frantic at times, but always stays perfectly playable.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 29, 2024

Sonic x Shadow Generations is the ultimate way to play any of the hedgehogs' adventures. While the Shadow standalone story eclipses that of the Blue hero, both are terrific in terms of gameplay and genuinely feel like some of the best games the legendary franchise has to offer.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 29, 2024

There are hardly any negative aspects to Sonic x Shadow Generations. Both campaigns are excellent, full of fun and captivating elements. The stunning visuals and the lack of technical issues make the experience even more enjoyable. The combination of nostalgia and innovation is irresistible. I highly recommend this title to fans of the series and new players alike!

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Oct 29, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations delivers all the thrills you could hope for with almost none of the drawbacks. This is one of the most easily accessible and enjoyable 3D entries in the series, making it a must-play for anyone who's interested. I hope this is the standard for the series going forward.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 21, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a true value for hardcore Sonic fans and fans of platformers alike. With high replay value, and even with some control hiccups, Sega reminds us of what they can do with their blue hedgehog and his edgy counterpart.

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4.5 / 5.0
Oct 28, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a fantastic package that features a great remaster and an excellent all-new story that takes the best lessons from Sonic Frontiers. If 3D Sonic games going forward are like this one, it’s going to be a bright future indeed.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations is more than just a collection of games. By revisiting the franchise's past with ideas from a different era, the title also offers a glimpse into Sonic Team's future, showing that the studio is more capable than ever of delivering great games. It seems that Sega is giving the team more time and money to polish their projects, and the result is evident in Shadow Generations: one of the best titles in the franchise.

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9.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2024

With an emotional narrative that makes you feel things for Sonic's cast, a level of visual presentation completely foreign to the franchise, and some of the best level design from any 3D Boost title, Shadow Generations alone is worth the price of admission. Pairing that with Sonic Generations merely cements Sonic X Shadow Generations as the Sonic game for anyone who loves the franchise or people new to the series.

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