Underplayed Gems

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS (2024)

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS cover
Developer
Sonic Team
Publisher
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
4.8 of 5, 15,181 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

runs on high-speed reflex platforming with collectible chasing and quick-time events

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What players say

Players praise Shadow Generations as a fresh and smooth addition, but many criticize the package as overpriced because Sonic Generations is a bare-bones port with a 60fps cap. The campaign is short and padded with repetitive challenges, and Denuvo causes startup problems for some.

Screenshots

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