[38] Shadow agrees to help Eggman and frames Sonic for their evil deeds. base on Prison Island, where he had spent 50 years imprisoned. After losing his memories, Shadow did not care for humans, regarding them as pathetic and held no sympathy towards them. is a fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series.He is an anthropomorphic hedgehog/Black Arm hybrid and the arch-rival of Sonic the Hedgehog.Shadow was created as the "Ultimate Life Form" (究極生命体, Kyūkyoku Seimeitai?) Shadow possesses tremendous willpower and unbreakable determination and, as a result, has absolute refusal to give up in any of his missions and never surrenders; he will see his goals to the end. One night, while he brainstormed lines for a scene in which Sonic confronts Shadow for impersonating him, Maekawa came up with Shadow's first line: "Hmph, aren't you the fake one here?" Shadow has trusting partnership with Rouge the Bat. Dislikes While Shadow still holds a general loathing of humanity, he has made it his mission to protect them due to his promise to Maria. ), killed Maria as Shadow tried to protect her. Shadow is sharp-witted, always on edge, and has a strong sense of purpose, willing to accomplish his goals by any means. [9] Jim Sterling, writing for GamesRadar+, ranked Shadow among the series' worst characters, arguing he lost his relevance over time and calling him "the ultimate example of a good idea gone rotten. Alignment [7][8] Others, such as the anniversary game Sonic Generations (2011), limit him to a non-playable role. However, his opinion about them changed after G.U.N killed Maria and he came to loathe humanity itself for what they did to her. - Shadow the Hedgehog, Black Doom's lair Pure Hero Ending. Shadow the Hedgehog (シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグ, Shadō za Hejjihoggu?) After witnessing the murder of his best friend Maria, Shadow vows to keep his promise to her that he would protect the world from danger. Maria begging Shadow to help those aboard the ARK. [50][52] Indeed, IGN's Levi Buchanan and 1UP's Jeremy Parish considered him one of the series' biggest problems;[57][58] Parish wrote that of the unnecessary Sonic characters Sega should retire, Shadow was the most in need of it. [7][16], Shadow shares many similarities with Sonic. Jump Dash The character dashes a short distance in the air, giving it more speed. Shadow has since featured in numerous entries in the franchise, including a self-titled spin-off game in 2005. (When locked on to an enemy) Homing Attack The character zeroes in on the enemy and hurts him because of that. In addition, Shadow also has excellent skills when it comes to driving or piloting all forms of vehicles, from militaristic war machines to advanced racecars. He resembles Sonic in many ways, suc… Later in the game aboard the ARK, Amy meets Shadow again and this time begs Shadow to save the world. Furthermore, he can draw power from the Emeralds without making physical contact. Black Doom tries to manipulate on Shadow's memories. Unfortunately, the closest he came was the Biolizard. In the Last Story of Shadow the Hedgehog, Shadow finally uncovered the true purpose of his creation from Gerald's recorded video. Shadow and Amy have not interacted much with each other throughout the series. "Shadow is an artificial life form, created by Dr. Eggman's grandfather. With the team in place, brainstorming soon began on what form Sonic Adventure 2 would take. In Sonic Adventure 2, they didn't have much interaction, but they were enemies at first and then worked together to save the world from Space Colony ARK. "[3] GamesRadar+'s Justin Leeper said that if Sonic was Superman, then Shadow would be his Batman. The bond between the two may have been strengthened by the fact that Shadow is the Ultimate Lifeform and that Omega is considered the Ultimate Robot and share a common importance to the world. 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. [32], In Japan, Kōji Yusa voices Shadow. Gender Additionally, he can mold Chaos Control into a variety of offensive and defensive moves and can even use it to heal himself. is a fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Reception of the Dark Hedgehog [edit | edit source] The black and red hedgehog is a incredibly popular character, having a very unique personality, dark and foggy, unlike other Sonic the Hedgehog characters. For attire, Shadow wears white gloves with black cuffs and red tongues, and rocket-skates which, like his gloves, have black cuffs and red tongues. Despite their fierce rivalry, Shadow and Sonic do share some mutual respect for each other,[32] In fact, Shadow and Sonic have helped each other on several occasions. So far, Shadow has been able to transform into the Cyan Laser, Yellow Drill and Indigo Asteroid. While Gerald had initial misgivings to the purpose of the research he was assigned to, he realized tha… In Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), he and Shadow loosely worked together again for a time in order to return to the present. –Shadow the Hedgehog Shadow was created by Takashi Iizuka and Shiro Maekawa, and debuted in the series' 2001 installment Sonic Adventure 2. Gerald Robotnik † Shadow has had a complicated past with Eggman. By removing them, Shadow is able to use his full power, turning him into a nigh-unstoppable force. Shadow shares many attributes with Sonic and thus controls similarly in games, but is distinguished by his uses of vehicles and firearms. [5][16][18] Shadow has unique attributes in some games, such as his uses of firearms and vehicles in Shadow the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog, respectively. See Shadow the Hedgehog (game) for the game starring him. This let Takashi Iizuka input Shadow as a playable character in Sonic Heroes and even star in his own game, Shadow the Hedgehog. — Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic Battle. — Gerald and Shadow, Shadow the Hedgehog. [28] The team abandoned Shadow's shooting gameplay when working on Sonic the Hedgehog in 2006. Red Male By harnessing the power of the seven Chaos Emeralds, Shadow can enter a Super State, transforming him into Super Shadow. Shadow the Hedgehog(シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグShadō za Hejjihoggu?) 6. Currently, the pair are enemies and have opposed each other at several points. This might be the last chance I have to speak to you, so... What I said about having created you, it was all a lie. This is also shown when the player finds Omega in Metropolis and Shadow orders Eggman to be quiet after saying not to bother checking if Omega's okay. The two are on opposing sides in Sonic Heroes, Sonic Battle, and Sonic Rivals 2. [5][10][13] Like Sonic, Shadow can transform into a "Super" form giving him special powers. Shadow was implied to have at least heard of her before their formal meeting onboard the Space Colony ARK, as Shadow responds, "Now I know who you are! Maria's death traumatized Shadow, who vo… ", Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2) United States instruction manual, pg. Shadow is often depressed about the loss of Maria, which is why he keeps to himself, but his relationship with Maria is obvious as he goes to great lengths to protect the planet and keep her dream of peace and prosperity alive. Shadow was created by Doctor Gerald Robotnik with the intention of researching immortality. Shadow threatened Tails that he would have to give Emerl up or else they would fight for him, Tails admitted that he admires Shadow's spirit but would not give up in a fight. Initially, Shadow worked with him but secretly sought to destroy the planet in order to avenge Maria, who had been killed by the military, but was persuaded to save it from Gerald's doomsday plans. He is an anthropomorphic hedgehog/Black Arm hybrid and the arch-rival of Sonic. Skills Additionally, the Shadow game received generally unfavorable reviews despite strong sales. Series co-creator Yuji Naka hoped Shadow would lead to a spin-off series about the character. In this state, his powers are boosted significantly, granting him warp-like speeds, near invulnerability, and bolstered chaos powers. When they first met, Shadow, due to not having sealed Mephiles away yet at that time, expressed a sense of familiarity despite not knowing who he was, before Mephiles sent him to the future. Like Sonic, Shadow's basic combat moves revolve around the various forms of the Spin Attack where he curls tightly into a concussive ball while in locomotion to damage, mow down, or burrow through obstacles and foes. GameSpot described what little was shown as Anti-Sonic - similar in appearance, but with darker skin, more angled eyes, and a fearsome scowl instead of Sonic's trademark grin. Developed as a replacement for their existing Alex Kidd mascot, as well as Sega's response to Mario, his first appearance was in the arcade game Rad Mobile as a cameo, before making his official debut in Sonic the Hedgehog (1991). He has red eyes, a patch of white fur on his chest, and his muzzle is tan. Shadow is immortal, however that doesn't mean that he does not feel pain. Air ShoesInhibitor RingsWhite gloves with black and red-tongued cuffs During Shadow the Hedgehog, Shadow can choose to assist Amy in helping find Cream the Rabbit and have her fight alongside the player during the stage and in the boss battle, but this time, there is no reward in return. After his reawakening, Shadow planned to destroy humanity, thinking he had promised Maria revenge against them for her death. But because of the reaction of the fans, we decided to bring him back in Sonic Heroes and eventually you saw him in his own title." Nonetheless, Shadow did participate in fighting alongside the hedgehog for the rest of the war. [44] However, despite strong sales,[45][46] the 2005 Shadow game received generally unfavorable reviews[47][48][49] and, according to Official Nintendo Magazine's Thomas East, tarnished the character's reputation. This is further proven when Gerald refers to the hedgehog as his "son," having given Shadow genuine emotions to prevent him from becoming a weapon as the government intended. He also demonstrated rather coarse and even profane language in his own game. Tan In any case, one always wants to outdo the other. [56], Writers have called Shadow—both the game and the character—an ill-advised attempt to bring a sense of maturity to the Sonic series. Kōji Yusa Shadow does not trust Silver's intentions and speculations about Dr. Eggman's identity, but after he discovered that Silver was right, Shadow showed some tolerance toward Silver. Different to Fluttershy and Asgore, Shadow has short ears, and a snout. When Omega begins his attack in Sonic Heroes, Shadow could have easily forgotten about Rouge and engaged Omega without defending her. Shadow has been known to trust Omega as a partner in his missions, though with a mutual understanding of both of them being seen as weapons used for destruction. Shadow is a black hedgehog with red stripes on his quills, around the edges of his eyes, and on his arms and legs. Amy was also the only one to see Shadow's tear after he remembered that Maria wanted him to save the people that live on Earth. His design was influenced by films such as Underworld, Constantine, and Terminator. In Sonic Rivals, after Shadow saves Rouge from Eggman Nega, Rouge tries to convince him to going treasure hunting with her and suggests the two "take a peek" into their own future using Eggman Nega's device. [19][20], Shadow was created by Takashi Iizuka and Shiro Maekawa, who respectively served as director and writer of Sonic Adventure 2. First appearance when stumbling upon her true intentions at the controls of the Eclipse Cannon. I and only I know what is best. [33][37] Maria's death traumatized Shadow, who vowed to keep his promise to her that he would protect the world from danger. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained. Shadow the Hedgehog was created by Gerald Robotnik, many years before Sonic was born. On a similar note, he also has some distaste for being confused with Sonic, as evidenced by his fierce reaction to Toad mistaking him for the latter in the Adventure Mode of the Nintendo DS version's Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games and Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, where interacting with Shadow as a Mii character in the latter game will have Shadow react irritably towards the Mii character noting his physical resemblance with Sonic, and demand that the Mii character not ever put him on the same boat as Sonic, whom he referred to as an "inferior half-wit."[35]. He even raced to help out Sonic in Sonic Forces at the beginning of the game, but was unfortunately too late. Shadow and Maria bonded closely during their time together; Shadow's feelings for Maria were the closest he ever came to love. Initially, Shadow did not hate humans and promised his best friend Maria to give them a chance to live happy lives. However, when he remembered his true promise to Maria, he cast aside his vendetta and risked his life to save humanity. 100 cm (3' 3")[4] Shadow the Hedgehog When riding on an Extreme Gear, Shadow is skillful enough to ride on rails, execute complex tricks while in midair, and even perform his chaos powers and combat moves with ease. [33] In Sonic Colors (DS version only) he shows concern for Sonic's safety. During this, Shadow simply tilts his head when she is out of range as Dr. Eggman tells the team that he'll take care of Amy. Shadow is not above using weaponry and equipment, and demonstrates proficient skills in a wide range of firearms, semi-automatics, heavy assault, and close-combat weapons. 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. He also doesn't tolerate any kind of mistake or failure, no matter how difficult the task on Shadow's part may be. Some, such as the main series games Sonic Adventure 2,[4] Sonic Heroes (2003),[5] and Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) feature him as a major playable character,[6] and he is the protagonist of the spin-off Shadow the Hedgehog (2005) and a downloadable content (DLC) package for Sonic Forces (2017). [9][31] Some, such as East, who ranked him one of the series' best characters, praise him for his role in Sonic Adventure 2;[50][9] Game Informer's Brian Shea called Shadow a "fun equal" to Sonic who delivered the series' traditional sense of speed,[61] and Polygon's Allegra Frank said he is a fan-favorite. He was created to be the Ultimate Life Form by Eggman's grandfather, Dr Gerald Robotnik as a test to find the cure for sickness,as his grandaughter suffers NIDS (Neuro Immuno Difficency Syndrome), but the government military agency G.U.N thought the project was to dangerous and cut funding. His initial hatred of Sonic has now developed into a friendly rivalry". His chaos powers are so potent that should he remove his Inhibitor Rings, he becomes a walking dynamo of raw power, releasing such tremendous amounts of innate energy that it forms an impenetrable barrier around him. [25], Sonic Adventure 2 was intended to be Shadow's only appearance, but his popularity among fans led to him returning in 2003's Sonic Heroes. In Sonic the Hedgehog, both Shadow and Rouge were somewhat saddened by Omega being reprogrammed to hunt down Shadow in the future, due to Shadow being seen as too strong of a lifeform, causing humanity to fear him. Shadow the Hedgehog is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Moves and techniques 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. In a sense, the two hedgehogs are polar opposites in every way except their appearance. Shadow was placed in suspended animationand a military organization, the Guardian Units of Nations (G.U.N. [23] Shadow's name at the beginning of development was "Terios" ("reflection of"), referencing his role as Sonic's doppelganger. However despite this, Shadow and Tails seem to be on very good terms with each other, and seem to get along quite well. He also maintains a strong bond with his teammates, Rouge and Omega, proving that while his attitude makes him seem like a careless person, he does have some compassion. The outcome of this experiment was Shadow the Hedgehog. If the player succeeds in finding Omega, Shadow thanks Tails for helping him. In Shadow the Hedgehog, Shadow is able to transform into Dark Shadow with the use of negative chaos energy, whenever his mind is fueled by thoughts of evil. Nintendo Wii. The prototype "Ultimate Life Form" can also use Chaos Control, and Silver the Hedgehog who is from the future is revealed in Sonic the Hedgehog as another character to have the ability. Shadow is ageless as well. Dr. Eggman could deceive him with lies about his past and Black Doom could subtly manipulate him using visions. In Shadow's second meeting with Mephiles, he tried to convince Shadow to turn against humanity, but Shadow refused. He is forever haunted of losing someone that really cared for him. [33] However, he is unable to handle the power of all seven Chaos Emeralds in a Super state as well as Sonic, and is seen plummeting to the Earth from space after the final boss fight. [25] Alternatively, Shadow can use his Air Shoes to produce fire to attack opponents with, improve his jumps, or achieve midair hovering.[26]. Area: London Party. After the project was forcibly shut down by the government, Shadow was put into stasis for 50 ye… Gerald had made many attempts to create the Ultimate Lifeform before Black Doom and his children, the Black Arms, came to earth. 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. Shadow and E-123 Omega beginning a fight in Sonic Heroes. Species [4] His roles in the games vary. Their constant disagreements sometimes turn to bitter fights. In Sonic Rivals 2, they are at odds; mostly because Silver did not want Shadow getting in his way. Again, this is shown when Tails realizes he can fix Omega, Shadow simply orders him to "do it.". [6][7] He can also use the Chaos Emeralds to perform "Chaos Control"—allowing him to distort time—and create weapons like spears. So....What do you want now?" Shadow is an anthropomorphic black hedgehog appearing in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series of platform games and its various spin-offs. In the past, Shadow has had a degree of mental instability, in particular post traumatic stress disorder. At times, however, Shadow is shown to appreciate genuine care. "[60], Shadow is a divisive Sonic character. Within the Sonic franchise's fictional universe, Shadow is an immortal, anthropomorphic black hedgehog created by Professor Gerald Robotnik, the grandfather of series antagonist Doctor Eggman. Black Doom, at first, tried to get Shadow on his side by playing on what remained of Shadow's painful memories of losing Maria. Shadow is consistently trying to stop Rouge and Knuckles from reaching the Chaos Emeralds at all costs, seeking to manipulate the Chaos-tracking device from Rouge. When Rouge expresses concern for Shadow following the destruction of the Black Comet, Amy reassures her with her hands clasped and a cheerful smile on her face, "I'm sure he's fine, Rouge! After Amy notices Dr. Eggman, she also realizes the mistake she has made, and runs off screaming. [31] Iizuka has commented that another Shadow-oriented spin-off is a possibility. After he regains consciousness Rouge seems somewhat offended when he does not thank her for helping him. He also appears in Sonic television adaptations, comics, and merchandise. [51][52][53][54] Game Informer's Matt Helgeson decried Shadow as a character who lacked personality and mocked his "ridiculous" and "laughable" Clint Eastwood rasp,[52] while GameSpy's Patrick Klepek felt the game was proof the Sonic series had jumped the shark. This is seen in Shadow the Hedgehog during a cutscene where Eggman remarks, "Excellent job, Shadow.". Although the Ultimate Mercenary expressed confidence that he could beat Shadow with his own abilities, Shadow promptly proved him wrong by easily beating him before the latter could get a chance to fight back, leaving the mercenary terrified. Real-world designer(s) He showed slight vulnerability in the face of Sonic's death and even admitted that they cannot defeat Solaris without his help. Sonic Dash | Sonic Boom - Shadow the Hedgehog | Character Gameplay (iOS & Android) Walkthrough TeleportSkim BoostSlideSlingshotSomersaultSpeed UpSpeed Up Lv 2Spin AttackSpin DashSpin JumpSpin KickTornadoStompStrafeStrength Support 9Team UltimateTriangle JumpTrick ActionWall Jump Relative(s) To help explore that, the creators came up with new characters that would both assist Dr. Eggman and challenge the established cast of heroes. Appearances in other media 5. However, after learning of his true purpose, Shadow was no longer as easily deceived. There is only one way to find out, and that is to take this great quiz! Fahey felt Shadow's self-titled game was when the Sonic franchise lost its identity, and dismissed those who argued in favor of his role in Sonic Adventure 2. 5, Sega (November 13, 2011). Both tried to act like they were too cool for 'kid stuff.' Following Shadow the Hedgehog, Shadow's Air Shoes' red paint is scratched off on the front and his eyes have become more red-orange in color. Shadow was created as the "Ultimate Life Form" (究極生命体, Kyūkyoku Seimeitai?) Towards the end of the game, they became allies when they had to save the planet from the Space Colony ARK. 8, BioWare (26 September 2008). Appearances [14][15][16] Although he is not quite as strong as characters like Knuckles the Echidna, Shadow has superhuman strength; with effort, he can overturn large objects many times his weight and size such as trucks, buses and large slabs of concrete with one hand. Biographical overview He serves as the final boss of the True Pacifist season. [17] The characters control similarly in games, as both share skills and the ability to run at great speeds. [26] By 2005, Sonic Team was interested in developing a high-speed shooter game. Sonic Battle. Sonic the Hedgehog, trademarked Sonic The Hedgehog, is a blue anthropomorphic hedgehog and the main protagonist of the series. Shadow was created by the renowned scientist Gerald Robotnik, using Black Doom's DNA. They became allies when they worked together after their fight. [4][38][41][42] GameSpot's Shane Satterfield wrote Shadow's levels were exciting and helped preserve the general theme of Sonic games, and wished they had been more plentiful. Even after receiving major damage, Shadow displays a remarkably fast recovery rate, allowing him to quickly get back up in a matter of moments. As a result, they attempted to eliminate everyone and everything they could in relation to the project. When we were working on Sonic Adventure 2, we all did a bit of brainstorming and we brought this to the table and prepared the storyline for the Dark side and the Hero side. Professor Gerald's granddaughter, Maria Robotnik, is by far the one person that made Shadow the happiest. [35] In the Sonic Boom (2014–2017) spin-off franchise, Shadow appears in the 2014 games Rise of Lyric for the Wii U as a antihero and Shattered Crystal for the Nintendo 3DS as a hero, and the episodes "It Takes a Village to Defeat a Hedgehog" and both parts entitled "Eggman: The Video Game" as a villain, voiced by Kirk Thornton. Shadow's Character has been downgraded since the year 2010.. but why? Shadow is a mobian black hedgehog with red stripes on his quills, around the edges of his eyes and on his arms and legs. He is also able to fly and is nearly invulnerable. He treats others in a very callous manner, throwing in his opinion no matter how cold-hearted it is and not caring for whatever the response is. In Sonic Heroes they fought very briefly because Shadow and Rouge had provoked Team Sonic into fighting them. Eyes They were made for each other—and approximately one billion people between the ages of 12 and 34. He later retained this belief in Sonic Heroes, largely because of his amnesia. Sometime later, Shadow and Metal Sonic are forced to work together when Doctor Eggman calls for Shadow's assistance in Sonic Rivals 2. But they're basically good. Jump Higher The character jumps a little higher than usual. From there, he continued his mission to protect humanity for the sake of Maria. Her parting words were "Sayonara, Shadow the Hedgehog.". Little did Shadow know, however, that this would ultimately prove to have serious ramifications months later, when the Ultimate Mercenary proceeded to fuse with the Phantom Ruby to become stronger. Sonic Adventure 2: Battle Edit Sonic Heroes Edit Sonic Battle Edit Shadow the Hedgehog Edit Sonic Rivals Edit Sonic Rivals 2 Edit Sonic Riders Edit Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity Edit Sonic the Hedgehog Edit Since meeting each other, there has been a recurring competition between the two, and their battles can range from friendly races to fierce death battles. The relationship between Shadow and Black Doom may have been brief, but has played a significant role in Shadow's life. You're that government spy, Rouge the Bat, aren't you!" [27] When developing Shadow's design and world, Sonic Team was influenced by films such as Underworld (2003), Constantine (2005), and those in the Terminator series. Robotnik's activities attracted G.U.N. Although Shadow is one of the series' most popular characters and was named one of the greatest video game characters by Guinness World Records in 2011, he has proven divisive among video game journalists. Sonic Forces. "[8], When Shadow seemingly died in Sonic Adventure 2, there rose a huge fanbase for Shadow to appear in more games, after being disappointed by his "death." They shared the same dream: to visit earth together someday. While Shadow and Maria formed a strong bond, the government deemed him a threat. His purpose was to provide ways of developing cures for deadly illnesses that had no cures, namely for Gerald's gra… During his final battle with Mephiles, Shadow proclaimed that if someday the world chooses to become his enemy, then he will fight it, showing that it is up to humanity to decide whether he is their enemy or not. By: Jman Super Form: Yes By: Jman Super Form: Yes Overpowere… Fifty years before the events of Sonic Adventure 2, a top-secret project known as \"Project Shadow\" had begun on the Space Colony ARK. With the speeds Shadow can move at, he can disable the opponent through the force of his blows alone, leaving them at the mercy of his incoming attacks. And now, you've become nothing more than an insect, waiting to be crushed underfoot. David Humphrey (2001-2004)Jason Griffith (2005-2010)Kirk Thornton (2010-present) Archie ComicsSonic XSonic BoomSonic ComicSonic Forces digital comicIDW PublishingTeam Sonic Racing One-shotTeam Sonic Racing Overdrive Shadow and Knuckles have not interacted much, but at times they are either allies or rivals. Input Move Name Description Jump The character jumps up in the air. Shadow and Sonic in Sonic Adventure 2, along with a Hero Chao, a Dark Chao and a Neutral Chao. [10] In Sonic Adventure 2, Gerald's grandson, Doctor Eggman, learns of Shadow and revives him as part of a plan to conquer the world and defeat Sonic the Hedgehog. Shadow was made from Black Doom's blood, in a deal between the alien and Professor Gerald; this technically makes Black Doom Shadow's biological father. in a sympathetic mannerism, while he simply dismisses the situation. Sharp witted and seemingly always on the edge, Shadow is described as the dark incarnation of Sonic the Hedgehog.Once he has set himself to a goal, he will do whatever it takes to accomplish it, regardless of any danger. [63], Outside the video game series, Shadow appears as the true main villain in the anime series Sonic X, which adapts the story of the Sonic Adventure games. In this state, Shadow is temporarily invincible and can perform a large scale use of Chaos Control. Nonetheless, it is implied in Sonic Forces that she ultimately stayed true to that claim and maintained contact with Shadow while he was still assumed to have gone rogue due to his replica. He is an anthropomorphic black hedgehog/Black Arm hybrid and the arch-rival of Sonic the Hedgehog. He spent the majority of Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood trying to find Omega out of worry for his well-being. Some have praised his role in Sonic Adventure 2 and his levels' preservation of the Sonic theme, but others have mocked his dark characterization. Shadow even managed to best Emerl in combat, when he had all seven chaos emeralds, after Shadow gave him the last one. Shadow the Hedgehog is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series who makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Shadow is also shown to have a sharp wit, like in Sonic Adventure 2, where after Sonic calls him a faker, he replies that Sonic is not worth being considered his fake, and in Shadow the Hedgehog, he taunts Black Doom's eye for having trouble with GUN. He is rarely seen with others for an extended period of time and usually distances himself from essentially everyone. In combat, Shadow is a lethal and extremely powerful force that very few can defeat. Shadow's fighting style focuses on brutal, unrestrained and powerful hand-to-hand combat. I will crush anyone who stands in my way! 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