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+ | |image = [[File:Shadow the Hedgehog (NA).png|250px]] |
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| + | |developer = [[Sonic Team]] |
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|publisher = [[Sega]] |
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| + | |system1NA = {{tt|November 15, [[2005]]|Labelled as Player's Choice in 2006}} |
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| + | |system1JP = December 15, [[2005]] |
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| + | |system1EU = November 18, [[2005]] |
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| + | |class1 = Player's Choice |
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| + | |genre = [[Platformer]]<br>action-adventure<br>third-person shooter |
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| + | |ESRB = E10 |
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| + | |PEGI = 12 |
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| − | |PEGI = 12|Fix = A|released = 2005-11-15 |
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| + | '''''Shadow the Hedgehog''''' {{Japanese|シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグ|Shadō za Hejjihoggu}} is a video game produced for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] console in 2005, as part of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (series)|''Sonic'' franchise]]. Directly evoking the black hedgehog's full name in the title, the game stars [[Shadow the Hedgehog (character)|Shadow]] as the main protagonist of the show, with Sega's usual blue mascot [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]] taking a backseat. |
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| − | '''Shadow the Hedgehog''' is a [[Nintendo GameCube]] video game released by [[SEGA]]. |
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| + | Whilst still based upon the series' traditonal platforming, the game provides an unprecedented twist with the introduction of guns for shooting at enemies, combined with a much darker theme and tone used throughout its gameplay, story and dialogue. The story in particular has also been split into different paths ranging from dark, neutral, and heroic. Each of these paths boast different missions, and determine the nature of the story and Shadow's role in it from an evil villain to a hero. |
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| + | The game's story background originates from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'' (which debuted Shadow), seeking to provide a deeper insight into the latter's storyline and rectify its plot holes, such as the reappearance of the black hedgehog in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' despite his supposed death in ''Adventure 2''. The game was also born out of a desire for [[Sega]] to capitalise upon Shadow's immense popularity in the Sonic fanbase. |
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| + | However though, the game received unfavourable reception from the critics that scrutinised it for its dark nature and 'edginess' along with vulgar language, which was widely considered inappropriate and unfitting for a ''Sonic'' game. It was also the last canon game in the series to feature Shadow as a playable character for 12 years on a Nintendo console, until his return in ''[[Sonic Forces]]''. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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| + | The game begins with [[Shadow]], who was thinking about his past when a alien race known as [[The Black Arms]] invades Westopolis. [[Black Doom]] appears and asks Shadow to bring the seven [[Chaos Emeralds]] as promised. Shadow now has three choices: to help The Black Arms invade the earth. If Shadow helps Black Doom, '''(1) '''he will become a servant of Black Doom or '''(2) '''claim the universe as his own, or '''(3) '''Shadow destroyed the planet earth with the Chaos Emeralds. Remain neutral and help no one: If shadow remains neutral, he will think he is a shadow android and kill [[Doctor Eggman]]. In the hero path, he will help [[Sonic]] and [[G.U.N]] stop the Black Arms, protect the Ark and gets convinced that he is nothing more then a experiment gone wrong, and defeat The Black Arms and their leader, Black Doom. |
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| − | The story begins with Shadow standing on a hill next to a tree outside the city of westopolis. A newspaper with the headline of celebrations taking place now that the Black Comet has come back after its fifty year cycle blows by in the breeze, catching on Shadow's leg, then blowing off into the distance. Fighting with his amnesia Shadow struggles to remember who he is and constantly thinks back to "that gruesome image" which is the one memory he seems to have left Maria Robotnik getting shot dead by gun soldiers right before his eyes.As Shadow ponders his past, a gaping hole opens up in the sky over the city. Strange black and red creatures descend from the clouds and begin to cause pandemonium in the city. Shadow turns to leave, not caring about the humans' fate until someone calls out his name. A large floating figure known as black doom appears and tells Shadow to bring him the chaos emeralds as promised before disappearing in multiple explosions. Fueled with desire to seek out his past and find the truth behind Black Doom's words Shadow speeds off into the city.The story's progression then depends on the player's actions of deciding the path Shadow takes by choosing which missions to complete in each stage. Some scenarios will reveal certain information about Shadow's past including flashbacks to the ARK and Maria and the connection of the events on board the space colony to others, such as the GUN Commander. All of the story paths have their own unique endings depending on how much Shadow aids the protagonists and GUN forces or Black Doom and the Black Arms: |
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*Worm laser |
*Worm laser |
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*Bazooka |
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*Torch |
*Torch |
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*Exploading Barrels |
*Exploading Barrels |
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*Revolver |
*Revolver |
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*Blackarms Pistol |
*Blackarms Pistol |
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*GUN Handgun |
*GUN Handgun |
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*GUN Turret |
*GUN Turret |
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*Black Barrel |
*Black Barrel |
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*Blackarms Turrent |
*Blackarms Turrent |
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*Boluder |
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*Egg Pawn Homing Launcher |
*Egg Pawn Homing Launcher |
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*Egg Pawn Bazooka |
*Egg Pawn Bazooka |
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*Machine Gun |
*Machine Gun |
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*Air Soucer |
*Air Soucer |
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*SUV |
*SUV |
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*Black Hawk |
*Black Hawk |
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*Red Crosser |
*Red Crosser |
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*Parachute |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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+ | In this game, the player can only play as shadow much like how he plays in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]''. In addition to the homing attack, the player uses a variety of guns. The player can ride on different types of vehicles. Shadow also has the spindash back as well as the ability to perform punches and kicks. The player has three paths to choose from; good, evil, and neutral. The evil missions have the player help [[Black Arm]]. The good missions have the player help Sonic & friends and GUN. The neutral path has the player just go to the goal ring. There is a last story in this game. |
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| + | ==Multiplayer== |
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| − | You can play as shadow vs a shadow android. |
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| + | The players can play as shadow vs a shadow android in a variety of stages usually in a [[deathmatch]]. |
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| + | ==Reception== |
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| + | The game had gotten mixed to negative reviews. While it was praised for its replay value, the game was criticised for it's level design, poor controls of the homing attack, bad mechanics of the weapons and vehicles, and the overall dark and mature theme (with the addition of guns and other weapons). |
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| + | However, [[Nintendo Power]] gave the game a positive score of 8.0 and in the [[2005 Nintendo Power Awards]], it won the Players' Choice Award for Best Platformer. |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | *The game was the first to be rated E10+. Most likely because of the frequent use of the curse words. |
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| + | [[ES: Shadow the Hedgehog (videojuego)]] |
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| − | *The game was rated E10+. Most likely because of Shadow's frequent use of the curse words "Damn it" and because of the violent gun-shooting. He also tells Dr. Eggman that he was "going straight to hell". |
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| − | *Espio also used the word "Damn!" but that was only when they were detected by Dr.Eggman. |
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| − | *Other characters that cursed are Sonic the Hedgehog, Knuckles the Echidna, and the GUN Commander |
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| − | *The game had a very low reptation. |
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Revision as of 23:28, 25 July 2020
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Shadow the Hedgehog (JP) is a video game produced for the Nintendo GameCube console in 2005, as part of the Sonic franchise. Directly evoking the black hedgehog's full name in the title, the game stars Shadow as the main protagonist of the show, with Sega's usual blue mascot Sonic taking a backseat.
Whilst still based upon the series' traditonal platforming, the game provides an unprecedented twist with the introduction of guns for shooting at enemies, combined with a much darker theme and tone used throughout its gameplay, story and dialogue. The story in particular has also been split into different paths ranging from dark, neutral, and heroic. Each of these paths boast different missions, and determine the nature of the story and Shadow's role in it from an evil villain to a hero.
The game's story background originates from Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (which debuted Shadow), seeking to provide a deeper insight into the latter's storyline and rectify its plot holes, such as the reappearance of the black hedgehog in Sonic Heroes despite his supposed death in Adventure 2. The game was also born out of a desire for Sega to capitalise upon Shadow's immense popularity in the Sonic fanbase.
However though, the game received unfavourable reception from the critics that scrutinised it for its dark nature and 'edginess' along with vulgar language, which was widely considered inappropriate and unfitting for a Sonic game. It was also the last canon game in the series to feature Shadow as a playable character for 12 years on a Nintendo console, until his return in Sonic Forces.
Plot
The game begins with Shadow, who was thinking about his past when a alien race known as The Black Arms invades Westopolis. Black Doom appears and asks Shadow to bring the seven Chaos Emeralds as promised. Shadow now has three choices: to help The Black Arms invade the earth. If Shadow helps Black Doom, (1) he will become a servant of Black Doom or (2) claim the universe as his own, or (3) Shadow destroyed the planet earth with the Chaos Emeralds. Remain neutral and help no one: If shadow remains neutral, he will think he is a shadow android and kill Doctor Eggman. In the hero path, he will help Sonic and G.U.N stop the Black Arms, protect the Ark and gets convinced that he is nothing more then a experiment gone wrong, and defeat The Black Arms and their leader, Black Doom.
Weapons
- Worm laser
- Bazooka
- Egg pawn hand gun
- Pistol
- Sniper riffle
- Rocket launcher
- Egg pawn lance
- Classic sword
- Black arms sword
- Tree branch
- Stop sign
- Pole
- Torch
- Exploading Barrels
- Revolver
- Blackarms Pistol
- GUN Handgun
- GUN Turret
- Black Barrel
- Blackarms Turrent
- Boluder
- Egg Pawn Homing Launcher
- Egg Pawn Bazooka
- Machine Gun
- GUN/Eggman Box
Vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Air Soucer
- SUV
- Black Hawk
- Gun Mech
- Red Crosser
- Parachute
- Gun Recon Vehicle
- Sports Car
Gameplay
In this game, the player can only play as shadow much like how he plays in Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. In addition to the homing attack, the player uses a variety of guns. The player can ride on different types of vehicles. Shadow also has the spindash back as well as the ability to perform punches and kicks. The player has three paths to choose from; good, evil, and neutral. The evil missions have the player help Black Arm. The good missions have the player help Sonic & friends and GUN. The neutral path has the player just go to the goal ring. There is a last story in this game.
Multiplayer
The players can play as shadow vs a shadow android in a variety of stages usually in a deathmatch.
Reception
The game had gotten mixed to negative reviews. While it was praised for its replay value, the game was criticised for it's level design, poor controls of the homing attack, bad mechanics of the weapons and vehicles, and the overall dark and mature theme (with the addition of guns and other weapons).
However, Nintendo Power gave the game a positive score of 8.0 and in the 2005 Nintendo Power Awards, it won the Players' Choice Award for Best Platformer.
Trivia
- The game was the first to be rated E10+. Most likely because of the frequent use of the curse words.