| File Size | 1.49GB |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Platform |
| Console | PS2 |
| Developer | Sega Studios USA |
| Region | USA |
| File Format | ISO |
| Released Date | November 15, 2005 |
Description
Shadow the Hedgehog is a third-person shooter 3D video game published by Sega. The story of this game follows the amnesiac Shadow’s efforts to learn about the past of the alien invasion. Its gameplay is similar to Sonic games but features fast-paced platforming. Sega Studios USA developed this game based on its popularity and important role in the Sonic Adventure 2 game to solve plot mysteries. This game is written and directed by Takashi Iizuka, and Yuji Naka.
The game was revealed at the Walk of Games event. later It was released for many PlayStation consoles. It received largely unfavorable reviews from critics, and game users criticized its controls, mature theme, level design, and the addition of guns and other weapons to Sonic’s gameplay. However, the game was commercially successful, selling 2.06 million copies in March.
Gameplay
The game is played from a third-person perspective. All the features like running fast, collecting rings, clever platforming, and destroying enemies like previous games in the series are here. Collecting rings here in the game is a form of shadow health. When the player is attacked by an enemy, his ten rings move away and form a circle around the player that prevents the player from taking damage from the enemy. Each level has one mission, and each mission is labeled either “Hero,” “Dark,” or “Normal.” “Hero” here refers to completing tasks for the heroic characters of the Sonic series of missions. “Normal” missions include reaching the goal ring. Non-neutral mission objectives include: killing all enemies, destroying a plane flying at the end of the level, destroying level objects, etc. All enemies attack Shadow regardless of the mission selected. The missions chosen affect the endings obtained within the plot, game levels, etc. The game features seven levels of boss battles.
As in previous Sonic series games, Chaos Emeralds play a major role here. His shadow helps them remember the past. Chaos Control helps Shadow move through levels faster and slows down boss fights. Chaos Blast creates an explosion that damages or kills all nearby enemies. Players can collect Hero Gauges by defeating Black Arms soldiers and controlling Shadow Chaos. The game has a two-player mode that retains the single-player mechanics. Each player in the game chooses one of the characters described as Shadow, his two metal versions, and palette-swapped forms of each. In the game warriors attack each other and steal rings.
Features
- Here Shadow can pick up and use guns to fight against enemies.
- Some parts like traffic sign scenes are also used as weapons.
- A new feature of the game is the ability to drive vehicles, such as motorcycles and airplanes.
- The game also has more unique abilities, such as crushing enemies and traversing otherwise inaccessible acid-covered areas.
- Chaos Emerald’s shadow helps them remember the past.
- Players can collect Hero Gauges and through this defeat Black Arms soldiers and control Shadow Chaos.
To learn or know more features about this game, we recommend you to see the gameplay portion.
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