Goro Akechi | Incineroar | He is the spitting image of Sonic, and he'll do anything without regretting it. Combot | Boos | Whispy Woods | Zero | Shadow can perform Chaos Control after the player fills the Hero Gauge by defeating Black Arms soldiers, and he can perform Chaos Blast after filling the Dark Gauge by defeating G.U.N. Ancient Minister | Black Doom explains that the Black Arms intend to use humans as an energy source,[20] and the Black Comet begins to release a nerve gas into the Earth's atmosphere that causes total paralysis in those who inhale it. Mechanaut | King Gong | To defeat enemies, Shadow can use various weapons and special attacks, and most levels have three possible missions that the player may choose to complete. Hard Man | | When Shadow was awakened from stasis fifty years later, it was thanks to Gerald's grandson's alternate counterpart, Dr. Eggman. Lost and Found: Shadow the Hedgehog Vocal Trax is a video game soundtrack album released on CD on February 22, 2006. Mimikyu | Plasma | Count Bleck | Panther Caroso | Nusgau | and heroic characters from the Sonic series, including Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Rouge, Omega, Vector,[5] Charmy, and Espio. He first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2. Gargoyle King | "[55] Eurogamer staff writer Tom Bramwell felt that "the game's other selling point – its darker edge – [is] not really meant for us. Shadow also has a particular fondness for his trusty gun, always keeping it handy through every situation. Bokoblins | Captain Claw | Rufus Shinra | He has many of the same personality traits as Sonic, albeit more serious and brooding. Mueller called some levels "extremely frustrating". [69], Many critics derided the game's sense of maturity for a Sonic game, especially the addition of guns and other weapons. Scourge the Hedgehog | Zavok | Zazz | Zeena | Master Zik | Zomom | Zor, Black Arms Don Bongo | [4] Naka stated in an interview with GameSpy that he wanted to use Shadow as the game's main character due to his popularity among fans and being the best fit for a "gun action" game. Petey Piranha | Bartel | 50 years later, Shadow was released by Dr. Eggman to help him conquer the world. https://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Shadow_the_Hedgehog Starman | [17] The possible ending events range from planning to defeat the Black Arms[18] to planning to destroy the planet. Mewtwo | Lyon | Shadow the Hedgehog is known as Sonic's rival in the Sonic the Hedgehog video games, first appearing in Sonic Adventure 2.He is the "Ultimate Life Form", having near-unlimited power such as manipulating space via "Chaos Control". Sonic Cartoon Villains | Serpentius | In the Japanese versions he was voiced by Kōji Yusa. Entei | In exchange Shadow agreed to aid the doctor in his plans to take over the world; holding his true intentions as wishing to get revenge for the death of his friend, Maria Robotnik. Full Name The Devil | Ultimate. Ridley | [4] Examples of non-neutral mission objectives include killing all enemies in the levels, destroying an aircraft flying to the end of the level, or activating or destroying objects in the level. Eggman Empire He is usually persuasive and soft-spoken, as he only says what he needs to before a fight. Rendfield T. Rodent | "[57] GameSpy observed that "the areas are much less open than in previous Sonic games, but the level designers haven't taken advantage of the constraints. 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Claws | Hammer Bros. | Team Rocket Grunts | Pokemon VS Sonic! It received a E10+ rating from the ESRB for its mild use of profanity and fantasy action violence, becoming the first game in the series to have the rating. Ashnard | Shadow is perhaps the most adept user of Chaos Control in the series, since he makes the most extensive use of it and can be considered a master of this technique; he can shape Chaos Control into a variety of offensive and defensive attacks, and can even use it delicately enough to distort space in small centralized areas, such as around his fists, or use it to heal himself. Chuck Orgle | Mustang | When completing "Hero" missions, Shadow usually helps G.U.N. Wigglers | Dark Pit | Igor | Juri Han | Shadow the Hedgehog". Shadow proceeded to steal Station Square's Chaos Eme… Rockys | E.V.E | Rathalos, Playable Characters Plasma Wisps | Dr. Eggman set Shadow free from a G.U.N. Guts Man | Shaft | Waddle Dees | Menniker | Leon Powalski | Geraldine Grundy | Rabbot-Zilla | "[8] Bettenhausen thought that the morality system felt artificial, but said that it extended the game's replay value. Loptr | General Augustus Pickens | His purpose was to provide ways of developing cures for deadly illnesses that had no cures, namely for NIDS (Neuro-Immuno Deficiency Syndrome) a terminal disease Gerald's granddaughter Maria Robotnik, whom Shadow was very close to suffered from, but he was captured and put into stasis by the military when he was deemed a threat to humanity. Hiram Lodge | As such, Shadow possesses many of the same skills and abilities as Sonic does, along with greater raw power than Sonic, making Shadow one of the most powerful characters in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Dragaux | O'Chunks | Commander Brutus | "[60] Helgeson panned the game's "laughable" plot, saying it "makes no sense," and that various Sonic conventions undermined its attempts to be "mature" or "edgy". Wheelies | Skull Kid | Jeanne | [3] Parts of the scenery, such as traffic signs, can also be used as weapons. Poppy Bros Jrs. Solidus Snake | Sigma | Noxus | Shadow's appearance is mostly the same as his main series counterpart, except for a few physical and clothing differences. Please fill in this section. Kid Cruel | Ultimate LifeformCreation of Gerald RobotnikAffiliate of Dr. Eggman (formerly)Agent of G.U.N.Member and Leader of Team Dark Mr. Gamma | Nick St. Clair | Madame Satan | Predator Hawk | GenocideSpyingAssaultMass murderDestructionTheftIncriminationTerrorismConspiracySabotageArms dealingAssisting a crimeAttempted hegemonyMultiple minor offenses. Johnny Snively | Green Man | Shadow's trademark move and most frequently used Chaos Power is Chaos Control: this technique can warp space and time around him to his will - such as slowing down time or teleporting various distances. Ganon | Great Reaper | Knight is a highly trained and very presis on his fighting abilites. Egg Sweeper | Proving that he is the Ultimate Lifeform. Satan | Galaxy Man | Wing Dingo | Marx | Pandora | Black Knight | Ryuji Yamazaki | Drago Wolf | Daphnes | Scurvy Crew | Krudzu | Quaggled Mireclops | Hunter | Shadow the Hedgehogis the main antagonist of theTitototter franchise. Shadow the Hedgehog(シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグShadō za Hejjihoggu?) Ender Dragon | Waddle Doos | [55] Official Xbox Magazine was more mixed, balancing the possibility of getting lost in the large levels with the likely appeal of these stages to 3D Sonic gamers, particularly those who had enjoyed Sonic Heroes. Syntar | Dr. Finitevus | is the military of Earth's government, the United Federation, and it is directed by the G.U.N. Knight spends most of his days in the Garden's colony enjoying the peace of "quietness", but very often he leaves the Garden to travel the world on his spare time, but always returns to conintue his duties as a protector and gaurdian of peace. Ivanna Robotina | [1], The music of Shadow the Hedgehog was composed by Jun Senoue, with additional work by Yutaka Minobe, Tomoya Ohtani, and Mariko Nanba. Led by Professor Gerald Robotnik, it was a government-sanctioned initiative to create \"The Ultimate Lifeform,\" an immortal being that could be used for the benefit of the nation, likely in a militaristic fashion. Bombers | Shadow Bugs | Metal Sonic Troopers | Fynalle | Rathalos | base on Prison Island, where he had spent 50 years imprisoned. G.U.N. Agahnim | Turks (Elena, Reno, Rude, Tseng) Specter Knight | Darkrai | Guardians | Additionally, in single-player mode, a second player may take control of Shadow's sidekick character in some stages. Shadow the Hedgehog is a hybrid creature, created by Human scientist Dr. Gerald Robotnik aboard the Space Colony ARK research facility. Lord Nightmare | The Guardian Units of Nations (G.U.N.) Shadow the Hedgehog is a black hedgehog from Sonic the Hedgehog. Fiery Blowhog | Riverdale Reaper | Shadow debuted in the game Sonic Adventure 2 as one of three main antagonists, alongside Rouge the Bat. Galleom | He is an anthropomorphic hybrid of the hedgehog and the alien race Black Arms. Heihachi Mishima | Metroid | In the past, Shadow tried to destroy Sonic the Hedgehog as well as an entire planet. Metal Scourge | Primids | Redd | False Diddy Kong | Master Hand | Rabbids | Hot Heads | Hades | At the end of Sonic Adventure 2, his first in-game appearance,[12] Shadow was presumed dead, but he returned in Sonic Heroes and suffers amnesia.[3][7]. Shadow the Hedgehog is a 2005 platform game developed by Sega Studios USA, the former United States division of Sonic Team, and published by Sega. Zan, Keep his promise to Maria Robotnik by protecting the planet Earth. Batibat | Slash Man | Burt the Bashful | Therion | For example, Shadow can use guns to combat enemies, adding an element of third-person shooter gameplay. Hammer Bros | Dimentio | Zoda | Mr. Avericci | Tacs | Koopa Troopas | Ghirahim | Alongside his dark and destructive demeanor, Shadow can be smug, stubborn, and complacent. Iron Queen | Cappys | EggRobo | Banzai Bills | Liquid Snake | Black Hood | Piglins | Tabuu | Silver Snively | Shadow the Hedgehog (シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグ Shadō za Hejjihoggu) is an hedgehog/Black Arm hybrid created by Dr. Gerald Robotnik in a goal to create the ultimate life form. Shadow the Hedgehog is a fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Sonic X Villains, Subspace Army [12] The same year, Sega released the game in North America on November 15, 2005, in Europe on November 18, 2005, and in Japan on January 15, 2006. Ing | Queen Cockroach | Nightmare | Enerjak | Downtown Ebony Hare | Princess Shroob | Gravity Man | Erazor Djinn | Gaius | Pom Pom | Koopalings (Larry, Roy, Wendy, Iggy, Morton, Lemmy, Ludwig) | [55], Reviewers also criticized the game's controls, especially Shadow's homing attack causing unexpected character deaths. In line with his nature and potent abilities, Shadow has adopted a fighting style where he fights his opponents using powerful blows, such as karate chops, swift punches and roundhouse kicks, to which of his attacks have a significant amount of force behind them. Metal Face | Irma Spellman | Although he is Sonic's arch-rival, Shadow is not truly villainous, as he is mostly considered an anti-hero mostly due to how he has saved Sonic's life on multiple occasions despite their rivalry, has sacrificed himself to save others multiple times and ultimately sets out to do good for humanity and protect the world in the end. Donkey Kong Jr. | Sugarman | Rabbid Kong | Shadow, much like the real Sonic games, is generally portrayed as a badass with an itchy trigger finger. Yveltal | Hoopa Unbound | He has red eyes, a patch of white fur on his chest, and his muzzle is tan. Grimer | Mr. Father Blackwood | Clifford Blossom | His attire includes white gloves with red backs which have long red and black cuffs with fasteners. Edgar Evernever | Yuga | Space Pirates (Metroid) | )is a fictional character from theSonic the Hedgehog series. His trademark hover shoes propel him at extreme speeds that rival those of Sonic, and with a Chaos Emerald he has the ability to distort time and space using "Chaos Control." The combatants attack each other and steal each other's rings until all but one are eliminated. Malladus | Top Man | Gangrel | Whomps | Shadow was created as the "Ultimate Life Form"(究極生命体Kyūkyoku Seimeitai? Chaos | Shadow is naturally able to tap into the arcane powers of any nearby Chaos Emeralds and utilize their Chaos Energy to empower himself and use a wide variety of Chaos Powers, such as Chaos Control, Chaos Spear, and Chaos Blast. Maria Naut | Knigh… Ganon | Iron King | Raiju Clan | On occasion, Shadow shows some degree of mental instability, and signs of PTSD. Team Dark (Shadow the Hedgehog, Rouge the Bat, E-123 Omega) | French Frirus | Shadow the Hedgehog is a major character in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series and other adaptations. [31] Shadow is then shown in the ARK's control room holding up a photograph of Maria and Gerald. Emerl | Arceus | Devil | King Dodongo | Eel Capone | Brad Alcero | [36] It also contains profanities, particularly the frequent use of the words "damn" and "hell" spoken by Shadow[19][37][38][39] and other characters such as Espio,[13] the G.U.N. Fawful | Chargin' Chucks | [1][2] Shadow collects rings as a form of health; when he is attacked by an enemy, ten of his rings bounce away from him in all directions. Giratina | [8] IGN staff writer Matt Casamassina, 1UP.com staff writer Greg Sewart, Game Informer, X-Play, GameSpy, and London's The Times also criticized the mechanics of Shadow's weapons, vehicles, and other aspects of the game's controls. Shadow was created as the "Ultimate Life Form" by the late Gerald Robotnik, using the DNA of Black Doom, and is the final result of Project Shadow. Shadow constantly refers to himself as the Ultimate Lifeform, and is extremely arrogant, egotistical, and self-absorbed, belittling his opponents and insulting their lack of strength. Shadow the Hedgehog is a black and red hedgehog and a friend of Sonic the Hedgehog.He was created by Dr. Eggman's grandfather, Professor Gerald Robotnik, as the “Ultimate Life Form”. Croctobot | Bumpety Bombs | Penny Peabody | [2][55][56][57][61][62] However, Thomason said that "blasting Shadow's foes with the wide variety of weapons at his disposal is just plain fun. Meowth | With the speeds Shadow can move at, he can disable the opponent through the force of his blows alone, while leaving them at the mercy of his incoming attacks. Calamity Ganon | He is a black hedgehog who is the cult leader of Team Maria. Ganondorf | Space Pirates (Kid Icarus) | Xorda | Yagyu Ninja | [14][59][60] GameSpot praised the variety of alternate endings, but concluded that "the gameplay isn't fun enough to warrant playing the game through multiple times. Proker Metallix | The Skull | [32], Shadow the Hedgehog was developed by Sega Studios USA, the now-defunct United States division of Sega's Sonic Team, and published by Sega. General Guy | Ghoulies | Eggman Nega | Metal Sonic 3.0, Deadly Six “Chaos CONTROL!” 2. MB | Dr. Arachnid | Nruffs | [59] Game Informer staff writer Matt Helgeson said, "not only is this new 'adult' interpretation of Sonic painfully dumb, it’s also ill-advised and almost feels like a betrayal to longtime fans. King Dedede | Alraune | The basic physical traits and abilities between Shadow and Sonic are virtually identical. Initially, Shadow sought to destroy Earth to avenge his late cousin Maria, who had been killed by the military, but was persuaded to help save it from Gerald's doomsday plans. Boom Stompers | It is a spin-off from the Sonic the Hedgehog series and follows Shadow the Hedgehog, a creation of Doctor Eggman's grandfather, Prof. Gerald Robotnik, as he attempts to learn about his past while suffering from amnesia. Zant | During his first use of this transformation, Shadow found it difficult to stay in this state due to his inexperience with it, but he has since mastered it in Shadow The Hedgehog. Goombas | Eggman Empire | These events lead to Shadow teaming up with Sonic… It was written and directed by Takashi Iizuka, produced by Yuji Naka, and scored by Jun Senoue. Yaldabaoth | Pseudo Sonic | Inspired | Clubberskulls | He treats others in a very callous and insensitive manner, throwing in his opinion no matter how cold-hearted it is and not caring for whatever the response is. Squeakers | King Dice | Kage Von Stryker | Each player chooses one of the available characters—Shadow, two metallic versions of him, and palette-swapped variants of each. Piranha Plant | Hewdraw | Bugzzy | Shadow the HedgehogThe Ultimate LifeformBlack BlurFakerFake HedgehogTerios the Hedgehog (in early development)Sonic the Hedgehog (mistaken identity) Beta | Shadow Often referred to as being the "Ultimate Life Form," he is a black and crimson male hedgehog that debuted in Sonic Adventure 2. [16], The game progresses through the Westopolis level and five more levels from the different paths Shadow may take. Cassidy Bullock | Maladonia Demon | Wind Man | Byrne | Please fill in this section. He made use of the demonic alien Black Doom's DNA. It is currently unknown as to what extent Shadow can specifically use Chaos Control, as he has never been seen using it on another object without warping himself along with it, but it has been shown that he can warp objects and people with him, such as transporting the Black Comet off of Earth. Aside from its final usage in Sonic Adventure 2 and Shadow the Hedgehog, Shadow has used Chaos Control with three Emeralds at most, using Chaos Control to save Rouge from Prison Island. He can also improvise with debris, and drive a wide range of vehicles, as shown in Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic Riders and Sonic the Hedgehog (2006). The Pagans (Pan, Circe, Nagaina) | Spire | Rosy the Rascal | Metroid Prime | Necrozma | Iron Dominion | [8], As in most Sonic series games, the Chaos Emeralds play a major role; they help Shadow remember his past[10] and allow him to perform Chaos Control and Chaos Blast. Comic Book Bots | is a fictional character from the expansive Sonic the Hedgehog series. Ridley | Pompy | Jade Face | M. Bison | Chef Kawasaki | Shadow the Hedgehog[a] is a 2005 platform game developed by Sega Studios USA, the former United States division of Sonic Team, and published by Sega. Dry Bones | Coveting Shadow's power so that he could take over the world, Eggman enlisted Shadow's aid in acquiring the Chaos Emeralds. Plague Kings (Beelzebub, Asmodeus, Purson) | Shadow is an artificially processed transgenic hedgehog, created with Black Arms DNA by Professor Gerald Robotnik. Anti-Geoffrey St. John | Shadow was created as the "Ultimate Life Form" by Gerald Robotnik, using the DNA of Black Doom, and is the final result of Project Shadow. Xenin | [42] The decision to include profanity and firearms was made early development as it focused on more mature tone. Mathais Poe | Gordos | Pigma Dengar | Kodos | Shadow's infamous ruthlessness and aggression leads to fear and a nervousness that inhibits characters from his unshakable intent or sheer power in combat. King Bob-omb | Kip | "[56] Nintendo Power singled out the difficulty of the missions that require the player to locate objects. Chaos Control allows Shadow to move more quickly in levels and slows time in boss battles, and Chaos Blast creates an explosion that destroys or severely damages all nearby enemies. Anirbas | Snake Man | Dracula | Shy Guys | One Black Arms alien, Doom's Eye, approaches Shadow, and the Black Arms's leader Black Doom tells Shadow of an old agreement Shadow made: to bring Black Doom the Chaos Emeralds. Metal Sonic | Dharkon | Grand Chief Whip | The game was later released as a part of three budget lines: Greatest Hits and Platinum Range for the PlayStation 2 (representing sales of at least 400,000 in North America and Europe, respectively)[68] and Player's Choice for the GameCube (250,000 in North America). Babylon Rogues (Jet the Hawk, Wave the Swallow, Storm the Albatross) | From there, Shadow continued his mission to protect humanity by becoming a special agent of G.U.N. Rhea | Michael Minetta | He has six quills on his head, four of which curve upwards, and two that curve downwards, has two spines on his back and a small tail. Shadow's fighting style focuses on direct, brutal, unrestrained and powerful hand-to-hand combat. Porky Minch | Luger the Echidna | Swooping Snitchbug | Medlock | "[3] Bettenhausen included "the classic run-like-hell roller coaster design philosophy" of some stages in his limited praise. Weird Sisters (Prudence Blackwood, Agatha Night) | Like Sonic and Silver, by harnessing the power of the seven Chaos Emeralds, Shadow is able to use super transformation to enter a Super State that transforms him into Super Shadow. Penelope Blossom | Twinbellows | DYNAMAC | Baba | He saw G.U.N raid the ARK and shoot Robotnik’s granddaughter Maria Robotnik, killing her. Vivian | It is also the first game in the series to use the 4Kids voice actors from Sonic X. Gold Bone | Paper Bowser | Though both the hedgehogs look similar, their animosity is toned down somewhat into a rivalry. Vengeful Rival, The Ultimate LifeformBlack BlurFakerFake HedgehogTerios the Hedgehog (in early development)Sonic the Hedgehog (mistaken identity), Creation of Gerald RobotnikAffiliate of Dr. Eggman (formerly)Agent of G.U.N.Member and Leader of Team Dark, Superhuman speedSuperhuman strengthSuperhuman agilitySuperhuman enduranceSuperhuman staminaSuperhuman jumpInhibitor ringsImmortalityTeleportingCombat proficiencyAcrobaticsTemporary time stopGunmanshipDriving proficiencySuper transformationLarge array of weaponryChaos-based powersChaos Control. Paz Ortega Andrade | Ivo Robughnik | [29] His friends are elated,[30] as are people at G.U.N. [43] The ESRB ultimately assigned the game an E10+ rating for "fantasy violence" and "mild language". [1], The game includes a two-player mode[11] that retains the single-player mechanics but is set in one of three specially designed stages and uses a vertically split screen to separate each player's view. His purpose was to provide ways of developing cures for deadly illnesses that had no cures, namely for Gerald's gra… [4] Another new feature is the ability to drive vehicles, such as motorcycles and alien aircraft. Colonel Pluck | Tiki Tak Tribe (Kalimba | Gong-Oh | Maraca Gang | Wacky Pipes | Cordian | Banjo Bottom | Xylobone) | Xord | Chaos Kin | [3] Each level is completed by undertaking a mission, and each mission is labeled "Hero," "Dark," or "Normal". The canon ending of Shadow the Hedgehog showed Shadow willing to destroy anything in his way to get to Black Doom. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Shadow is an unlockable Assist Trophy, unlocked after the … Suguna | Wood Man | Agunus | Phosphora | Snively | D.R.A.T. Princess Alicia Acorn | Miles "Tails" Prower | https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Shadow_the_Hedgehog?oldid=4149276, Shadow claims that Sonic was a faker since they both look alike (despite Sonic's quills being blue and Shadow's black quills with crimson markings), even for speed types since, The look and feel of Shadow's character was based on movie franchises such as. Hooktail | Francis DuPont | Box Boxer | Boomer Walrus | He resembles Sonic in many ways, suc… [59], Critics praised the game's replay value, applauding the many possible paths that a player may take through the game. Parasite Queen | Risky Boots | Due to the ESRB announcing the E10+ rating months before release, the game was censored to get a Teen rating. Octoman | "[59], The level design received mixed comments. Mr. L | Malachai | He has six quills on his head, four of which curve upwards and two that curve downwards, two spines on his back, … Shroobs | [13] Their aim is to protect Earth from both Doctor Eggman and the Black Arms, an army of various related alien species that invade Earth from the Black Comet. King Hippo | In most games Shadow is featured in, he pursues his foes with disturbing determination. Origin Lakitu | Shadowbots | However, some praised its replay value. Emperor Metallix | Spiders | Kammy Koopa | Giga Bowser | Walhart | Robotnik's activities attracted G.U.N. [23] During their confrontation, Black Doom reveals that Shadow was created using his blood,[24] and he attempts to use mind control on Shadow, but fails. Revolver Ocelot | Kamek | Porky Minch | Pigmasks | Viruses | Mecha Knuckles | You decide.") [19], Completing all ten endings unlocks the game's true ending in which Black Doom uses Chaos Control, enhanced by the power of all seven Chaos Emeralds, to bring the Black Comet to the Earth's surface. He has also been selfless and altruistic, such as nearly giving his life at the end of Sonic Adventure 2 to save Earth. Dark Matter | Akuma | Smoky Prog | Giga Bowser | [45] The game was the first in the Sonic series to use the 4Kids cast from Sonic X following the death of Doctor Eggman's previous voice actor, Deem Bristow. Kanden | Iron Face | Omega is the "Ultimate Killing Machine" created by Dr. Eggmanas the 24th and last of the doctor's E-100 Series robots. Ms. Alpha | Magolor | [4][7] Each level features cutscenes that advance the story, and several levels also feature boss battles. Also, Shadow can use Chaos Control to increase the damage he deals to his opponent when striking them, often resulting in significant forces being released and blowing the opponent a certain distance away. Iizuka, who targeted a younger audience with previous Sonic games, strove to attract an older audience with Shadow the Hedgehog; Shadow's character also allowed the team to use elements otherwise inappropriate for the series. Skuttlers | Ganondorf | Moritori Rex | [1][3] Although Shadow can outrun the game's vehicles, the latter have unique capabilities, such as crushing enemies and traversing otherwise impassible acid-covered areas. [46][47], In Japan, Shadow the Hedgehog was promoted through a collaboration with Japanese hip hop group M-flo, whose song "Tripod Baby" was remixed and featured in the commercial under the title "Tripod Baby (Shadow the Hedgehog Mix)". Vinnie Wells, Sabrina the Teenage Witch & Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Using Chaos Control, Shadow can teleport up in front or behind his opponents in battle to launch surprise attacks. Duon | 1 In the Main Games 1.1 Early Life 1.2 Sonic Adventure 2 1.2.1 Dark Story 1.2.2 Final Story 1.3 Sonic Heroes 1.4 Shadow the Hedgehog 1.4.1 Normal Endings 1.4.2 Final/True Ending 1.5 Sonic Free Riders 1.6 Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) 1.7 Sonic Rivals 1.8 Sonic Generations 1.9 Sonic Forces 1.9.1 Main Game 1.9.2 Episode Shadow … Dark Man 4 | Master Hand | Mr. Sandman | Condor | Solon | Unown | Monoeyes | When completing "Dark" missions, Shadow helps either Black Doom or Doctor Eggman, each of whom wants the Chaos Emeralds for himself. Crash Man | Hermione Lodge | Despite the fact that Shadow is considerably dark and edgy, he is shown to have friends throughout the Sonic series. He appears as the main antagonist of Sonic Adventure 2, an anti-hero in Sonic Heroes, the titular main protagonist of Shadow the Hedgehog, the deuteragonist of Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), a supporting character in both Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations and the teteragonist of Sonic Forces as well as the main protagonist of the DLC pack Episode Shadow. Slimes (Minecraft) | Acro | Sergeant Simian | In one "Hero" mission of Sky Troops, Shadow assists Doctor Eggman in battling the Black Arms. X-Parasites | Jet the Hawk | Wave the Swallow | Storm the Albatross, Eggman Nega's Forces Gharnef | To best put his skills in perspective, as seen in some of the scenarios in Shadow the Hedgehog, Shadow is the only person so far who has been able to utterly defeat Sonic in combat. Wolf O'Donnell | Flash Man | Chain Chomps | "[54] G4's X-Play and GameSpy staff writer Patrick Klepek thought similarly. Mahvas | In the process, Shadow lost his memories and he sought to uncover his past, which brought him into contact with the Black Arms. Sword Man | Hoping that the game would be for the Dreamcast what Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was for the Mega Drive, a portion of the team responsible for the first Adventure title was sent off to work at Sega of America. To that end, Robotnik designed Shadow to harness the powers of the Chaos Emeralds. Evil-doer Dr. Wily | Antasma | [64][65] Shadow the Hedgehog was also a commercial success: Sega reported 1.59 million units sold from its release to March 2006[66] and 470,000 units sold in the U.S. from March 2006 to March 2007,[67] for total sales of at least 2.06 million. Kludge | [14] Having walked through a room filled with androids that looked like him during the events of Sonic Heroes, Shadow wonders if he too is an android. 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