Sonic X Shadow Generations

Nintendo Life

Oliver Reynolds·Oct 28, 2024

Critic90/100

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In what can only be described as a monumental return to form for both hedgehogs, Sonic X Shadow Generations combines two excellent campaigns to create what is likely the very best 3D Sonic game so far. The remastered Generations content remains a delight, taking you through some of the series' most iconic stages, but Shadow's new chapter represents the franchise's 3D gameplay at its very best. It introduces a bunch of awesome new abilities while showcasing some of the most creative stages we've ever seen, and we're keen to keep replaying to nail those crucial S-ranks. Alas, there's still no Chao Garden, but we'll keep hoping and praying for its inclusion in the future. The future of 3D Sonic looks bright.

Eurogamer

Ed Nightingale·Oct 21, 2024

Critic60/100

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Eurogamer's review of Sonic x Shadow Generations, where the dated remake of Sonic Generations is overshadowed by the brilliant new Shadow the Hedgehog campaign.

IGN

Jada Griffin·Oct 21, 2024

Critic90/100

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Sonic X Shadow Generations takes an already excellent game and spring jumps it to new heights with a creative Shadow campaign and an appreciable graphical upgrade.

GameSpot

Jordan Ramée·Oct 21, 2024

Critic60/100

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Sonic X Shadows Generations is a celebration of a specific era of Sonic games, for better and worse.

Kotaku

Kenneth Shepard·Oct 21, 2024

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One of the best Sonic games Sega has ever made is being released as part of a new remaster

Push Square

Stephen Tailby·Oct 21, 2024

Critic80/100

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Sonic X Shadow Generations is a great two-for-one deal, but for us, the antihero's half of the package steals the show. While the remaster of the 13-year-old platformer is perfectly fine, Shadow's brand new campaign outshines it with much improved gameplay and level design. The older game definitely shows its age in some regards, but bundling together one of the most beloved Sonic titles with one of the best 3D entries in recent memory makes for a compelling double feature.