The BEST Sonic game ISN'T about Sonic...

[@kowabonga3552]

Good, because if SEGA has no plans to ever let us play as Silver on console again, they might as well make Shadow more fun to play as than Sonic in his own games.

[@AdamSelvig]

Ohhhh the irony of it all

[@Jill-ql5sr]

Silver x shadow x Sonic generations is next boys because we gotta see why sonic fought silver

[@rishenxb1s705]

​@Jill-ql5sr not maybe for another 11 years on the next gen consoles

[@sonicultimateyt1090]

@@Jill-ql5sr sonic generations episode metal needs to happen next

[@IKIGAIofficial]

we must let the devs know that we want the new philosophy of 3D boost levels being FULLY 3D for the future games too!

[@Reec3R]

@@IKIGAIofficial idk what the deal is with people hating 2d levels so much. shadow gens had a perfect blend of both, and the stages were just as good (arguably sometimes better) than their 3d counter part.

[@nmr7203]

@Reec3R You haven't actually listened to peoples complaints then because they're usually pretty clear about there being too much of them when the games are usually advertised as having more 3d.

[@sylviastone628]

I'm truly hoping with the success of Shadow Generations, that Shadow gets an entire new game for himself! His new abilities can't just be a one-shot thing, it's soooooo much fun using his Doom Wing alone, they open up endless possibilities. This is easily one of my favorite Sonic games next to SA2~

[@DemonikPrizm]

Just wanna say ur correct on the Black Arms hive mind thing. It came up in Shadow 05 and is the extended unfinished version of the Dark Beginnings animation which has thankfully already been uploaded to KZbin because it's Sony exclusive for some reason.

[@JustMaxT]

I can no longer fake hate Sonic, this game is a banger

[@KhalilSonic]

"fake hate" that's the evilest sh;t I've heard wtf

[@JustMaxT]

@@KhalilSonic in most cases I must uphold my hater status, even if it isn’t real

[@Khronen-r3u]

@@JustMaxT I’m disappointed…

[@JustMaxT]

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[@Otterlier]

Don’t listen to these doubters, stay on the hating grind 🫡💪🏽 hating isn’t just an action, it’s a lifestyle, it’s a grind, and you must never hop off it

[@galactaknight1017]

Two things I adore about this game that I feel like is under appreciated are the optional dialogue and the chest gear placements. The optional dialogue that changes throughout the playthrough is a joy to read. The gear placements in levels are much better than the red rings in my option because almost all of them are found in the fastest path in the level rather than being all over. Great video.

[@Prince_Smugarina]

That is because Shadow canonically does Teleport to fight these days. They make up his homing attacks, and to further differentiate him from Sonic. Its also part of how his Chaos Warping works, a Chaos Emerald fuels and increases the distance. This was presented in the end days of Archie Sonic, where Shadow, fighting the remnants of the Black Arms in space, required an Emerald to safely evacuate from the enemy vessel back to the allied G.U.N. ship.

[@tamajongtamajongphilip3894]

Disappointed that Maria and the Prof could not be saved.

[@MrPresttoSauce]

if they were saved, the entire timeline would change if you think about it

[@Kimonia6]

@@tamajongtamajongphilip3894 Persona 3 the Answer

[@Thermalfusi0n]

sonic has not hit for me ever since the boost formula dumbed down the gameplay so much compared to adventure 2. So I hope for the next Sonic game we get something that controls more like shadow generations

[@cwavygaming6615]

@@Thermalfusi0n yea the boost formula is so stupid. It’s clunky and the game plays itself half the time and it IRKS me like the controls in this game PISS ME OFF.. I’ve died so many times cause the game pulls you forwards and you don’t have nearly as much control over Sonic as you should

[@SuhailGanondorf1999Singh]

After playing shadow gens, i feel like I cannot play normal sonic generations now. Shadow controls so much better than sonic

[@cwavygaming6615]

@@SuhailGanondorf1999Singh sonic team still can’t figure out how to give us complete control over Sonic it’s frustrating cause the game plays its self it’s constantly pulling you forwards when I’m trying to maneuver and make precise moments or even slow down and it leases to deaths over and over smh

[@numb4102]

why do u sound like somecallmejohnny i legit forgot and thought i was watching his video for a few minutes in the middle lmao

[@Dylonic]

Probably the biggest compliment I can get ngl. He's been one of my biggest inspirations when making content ever since I started watching like over a decade ago.

[@Chaos-X-editz]

Yeah because the remastered a good game, i mean if sega didn't include the shadow stuff and then somehow remade gens with more levels new skills and the quality of shadow gens then I'd be about sonic but since they didn't have time or resources for a remake we got shadow gens

[@FoxNinja4000]

I just love that thumbnail, it's as if Shadow is thinking "Your savoir has arrived!" But mostly to mess with Sonic.

[@Axolotldagoat]

The teleporting homing attack is actually called chaos snap

[@sidequest2230]

i demand modders find a way to add levels into the game but as seperate things without replacing pre existing stuff because i need more content like yesterday

[@badgirldidntdonothin]

For some reason,when takashi lizuka is involved in any sonic project,he would either cook raw or overcooked it just like frontiers but when he isn't we get this

[@chaincat33]

Honestly I liked the 2d stages. I've even heard some people say that some of the 2d shadow stages were some of the best 2d speed stages in the entire history of the franchise. But also, I think doubling the length of the game would be a bit much. Really, all Shadow Gen needed was 1 more level I think to just let the mechanics stew. Every stage is overtly dedicated to being a tutorial for a different ability and we really could have done with a stage, possibly referencing the black comet or something from Shad05, to just let us marinate on all the abilities for the length of a stage, without having to worry about anything new being introduced.

[@Peretoroto]

I really wanted Shadow Generations to have completely revamped cutscenes for the main story, but after seeing Shadows' content, I can see why they weren't because HOLLYYYYY that budget reallocation paid off

[@SaddieMoon]

I once imagined Shadow bursting through the door being all sassy, and then immediately telling Sonic all of the good things he got in his second game, that Sonic didn’t over a long time. (All with the signature Vine Boom) -All banger levels -A well written story -Ian not cramming in too many references -Great OpenZone -Sonic X representation -Your music and my music -No Santiago -And an 80 on Metacritic!

[@ZenithTheDarkStar]

I fucking love Sonic X Shadow Generations, Sonic is so back.. (Hi dylonic..)

[@Dylonic]

No way Zenith in the chat‼️

[@griffwilson5932]

This is such a good game. I have the original Generations on PS3, and I liked it then, and I got this one to play as Shadow, and I’m having lots of fun. Hope that Shadow’s new abilities will stay for future games.

[@sap9255]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="619">10:19</a> you are onto nothing this music is fire

[@scenicair-c8v]

shadow generations almost made me forget forces

[@DSmith3279]

It actually made me love Forces even more, believe it or not.

[@scenicair-c8v]

@@DSmith3279 i wish i can love forces

[@IllMatic97]

@@DSmith3279 gross

[@balmonapalm7031]

​@@IllMatic97but you can find fun even in bad games

[@byonty886]

if this is what the smaller part of the new expanded sonic team can pull, I wonder what the next main line game is, gosh

[@smasherthebluecat4682]

The 2d stages remind me of the Sonic Rush games, in a way.

[@BigNerdMarc]

Ngl every piece of the shadow and the base sonic generation gameplay is VERY good. I just wish Ian Flynn didn't changed the cutscenes and dialogues from the base game, god, sonic looks rude on the initial cutscene with Amy trying to give him cupcakes

[@boneysnetwork]

Absolutely love this video, your editing style is so fun to watch and your scripts are always well put together.

[@peteypiranalover]

Sonic have been fixing it's brand post 2020. Excluding Mania Superstars and Frontiers were the best games than the prievous Decade. 2011 with Generations was the last point the series was "fixed" Xgens is the game in series history. But they also needed frontiers espesically to make it clear they can write the characters correctly even back in a serious tone. Most of the fanbase have been fans longer than the actors and remember when the series tried to be serious as well as humorous. The Meta "era" needed to end, it wasnt funny in context of sonic but the wrong type of cheesy.

[@ExpiredPorridge]

the shadow portion is fantastic. The sonic portion feels incredibly clunky and stiff and awkward to play afterwards

[@sigomare]

Like the OG Sonic Generation.

[@Vmeg17]

Dude easily one of the most entertaining videos from you! Loved a lot of your points, and yeah dude I’d totally love to see sega take everything done right here and expand on it for the next BIG Sonic title!

[@cwavygaming6615]

I hate the boost formula simply due to the controls piss me off I shouldn’t be constantly pulled forward. I want complete control over Sonic and his speed

[@HeyDrGamer]

Great video! I downloaded it this weekend and looking to get started! One note-Am I the only one who didn’t hate cyberspace levels😂😅?!

[@zephalion7386]

Sorry but shadow the hedgehog is actually peak

[@PoopyHeadGaming]

*I SEE NOR HEAR NO EVIL* 🗣🔥🔥🔥

[@BritBox777]

Someone actually said the 2D was BAD? I've heard damn near universal praise for these as the best 2D in the modern franchise.

[@GawainW]

"Best Sonic game isn't about Sonic", except that it is the same game about Sonic but with a side story.

[@swr.nezumi]

what mod were you using in that frontiers footage for unique cyberspace level themes?

[@Dylonic]

It’s called original Cyberspace themes. Definitely one of my favorite mods for the game

[@_SYDGAMING_]

I used chaos comtrol to get your house XD

[@leviathan3525]

only thing i dont like about this game is with the mini map i cant control the zoom and put waypoints on the boxes so i can actually find them

[@Hunter0327]

A silver lead game would be amazing and then after the silver one do a game similar IN STRUCTURE to 06 but with good writing and gameplay

[@seriouslysatan216]

Don't NEED the digital deluxe edition?! Good Sir, I can listen to Sonic Speed Riders while doom surfing and fight [insert boss here] while listening to ANY of the vocal shadow and Frontiers tracks. I think I needed the digital upgrade.

[@Dylonic]

Sonic Riders 4 where Shadow’s board is the doom surf would be so hard ngl

[@prodbyradeon]

honestly i think the act2's are very fun more than ever actually when it comes to the 2d sections

[@Enteiso]

9/10 game (would be 10 if shadow said damn)

[@dantegallardo1974]

I like your words magic man

[@X3m.Gaming]

i wonder how this game compares to someone if they never played a sonic game. i mean its 2 games in 1 so its gotta be top 4 at worst right?

[@HandOn-c40009]

True. mean bean machine are the best sonic game

[@DuoDynamo]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="620">10:20</a> Soooo you gonna show us the bad music or

[@sap9255]

Yeah I'm waiting too

[@Dylonic]

It’s just that track specifically. The rest of the music is fire

[@Coolio_Ash]

All hail shadow

[@LuceoX30]

A lot of this game was carried by its marketing for the pre-release, let's not immediately forget this. The game is still good, but remember that Dark Beginnings was still really hype.

[@JakeThehedgehog-m1x]

@@LuceoX30 yup... that's how you do it if you always have a strong Marketimg for the product you have it will sell.

[@Electrical010]

Shadow once again proving why he's the ultimate lifeform by getting Sonic off his feet.

[@terramakes]

banger 🐐lonic video as always i fear

[@XxROTSA2xX]

Shadow Generations is such a good game that it made me like Shadow more than Sonic. Tails is still my goat though.

[@stormcutter59]

I REALLY like this game but it still suffers from over automation and a lack of original platforming challenges. Somic games have been suffering in terms of level design lately

[@noahjahnsen7841]

At least it's not forces 2

[@fiblz5443]

well that’s kind of sad

[@apexatrovinator7510]

“Best sonic game” No

[@KumaSoy]

@@apexatrovinator7510 easily top 2 sonic games what

[@KumaSoy]

easily top 2 sonic games

[@apexatrovinator7510]

@@KumaSoy that’s if we include sonic generations as well

[@MrPresttoSauce]

you forgot the part where it says "That isn't about Sonic"