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Sonic X Shadow Generationshas a bunch of returning enemies to face off in both of the titles. One of the fortunate ones isShadow the Hedgehog,who now has his own game attached toSonic Generations. In this case, we will be focusing on the Shadow the Hedgehog rival boss battle. This fight is different as the stage is a looped circuit that goes around theFinal Rushstage inSpace Colony ARKfromSonic Adventure 2.
Do You Need to Play Sonic Generations Before Shadow Generations?
Sonic X Shadow Generations tells two similar yet different stories.
How to Get to Shadow the Hedgehog
Shadow the Hedgehog can be found above theCity Escapelevel in theWhite Space, but can only be available once you’ve gotten through Seaside Hill. To get to Shadow, jump onto the words “City Escape” and speed up the ramp. The battle will commence with Shadow perched upon a ledge, gleaming down at Sonic. They each make their way down to the circuit and cross paths just before the fight begins.
Shadow the Hedgehog Rival Boss Battle
In this boss battle, Sonic and Shadow will race each other in the effort of gainingEnergy Cores, which can be found within the circuit, once per cycle. Energy Cores can be obtained by reaching them as you boost through the stage. Shadow will be gunning for the same thing, so it’s important to keep an eye on him, as he will fireChaos Spearsat Sonic to slow him down. Gaintwo Energy Coresand Sonic will receive a powered-up boost that can allow him to hit meteorites at Shadow, which will slow him down. Unfortunately, Shadow has the opportunity to gain two Energy Cores, which will grant him the ability to launch moreChaos Spearsonto the ground and at Sonic.
Speed is everything in this race against Shadow. to keep at yourBoost, you have to collectrings, which are scattered around the circuit. The track does have alternate routes that can provide Sonic with more rings and an advantage when it comes to getting ahead of Shadow. Timing is another essential element to this boss battle, as you will have to dodge incoming attacks and drift in response to sharp corners in the stage. Missing these moves can cost you the Energy Core and could extend the race longer.
In order to defeat Shadow,you must collect two Energy Cores and hit all the meteorites at Shadow. As you get closer to Shadow, get ready to run into him since this will take rings away from him. Shadow has to have no rings left in order to win the boss battle. Keep an eye on his ring counter since that is a good indication of the impact you will have on him when you get the powered-up boost. Once you defeat Shadow, Sonic will receive a yellowChaos Emerald, which is needed to open the gate for the next boss battle:Perfect Chaos.
Review: Sonic X Shadow Generations
Sonic X Shadow Generations looks back to the past while providing a glimpse into the future of the iconic franchise.
Sonic X Shadow Generations
