I don't want to spoil a lot, but so far I love this game better than regular generations. Don't get me wrong, I still love regular generations, but this game is just miles better in my opinion. The levels are all 5 minutes which makes me super happy, and the new mechanics are super fun to use. The ark is such a cool level, did not expect that QTE caught me so off guard (Edit: Plus the amount of movement and not really feeling like a tank is pretty nice)
I think it's really neat comparing the two games side by side because Shadow takes heavy inspiration from the design choices in Sonic Gens, which is amazing to see again in our current era. Long levels were kinda unexpected to me so I'm genuinely so relieved that this feels like a Generations/Unleashed game after being lied to by Forces.
@@DolphynsDeck oh yeah definitely. Forces levels are super short and that's really disappointing. So when I got to play sunset heights I was shocked to find that it was also five minutes, and was also a great stage
Its just nice to finally have a good game that isn't just a "Step in the right direction" Just a damn good game...and a copy of SonicGens on the side lol
A liiiiitle spoiler here: When you get to the credits, they say that the writing for dialogue AND the story itself was done by Ian Flynn, no mentions of any other people But we're yet to know how much control he had over the script
It makes sense when you consider Shadow Gens and Frontiers were sort of made by different teams. I hope they let him handle the story scenarios more often tbh.
@@DolphynsDeck But if we really being realistic here, the situation with Ian is going out of hand So many people hate him, and maybe Sonic Team needs to hire some more writers from the current IDW to help Ian out there If he continues to write everything by himself, the fanbase will eventually start hating on everything about him My boi needs help
Yeah Black Doom's OG VA was from dragon ball, he voiced this little side character by the name of GOKU! He wasn't in many episodes so idk much about him.
from the second i started shadow generations i was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the cutscenes. they're so cinematic and so well directed compared to literally every other sonic game. and they're visually beautiful too. some of them could be mistaken for animations by marza at a first glance
Since this is still an open zone game, why don’t we have the Photo Mode or Jukebox in white space? The one white space track loops infinitely and gets repetitive. We have a jukebox for levels and the collection room but not in the open zone😢
Photo Mode was one of the first features me and my friends wondered about.. weird it's not here considering this is based on Frontiers' engine. You can change songs for levels but not the hub which is bizarre
This definitely is not faster than Sonic Generations in terms of starting gameplay, considering that the game starts out in Classic Sonic's Green Hill even before the intro cutscene starts
since frontiers and shadow gens use the exact same engine, modders can literally port most mods from frontiers that dont require content from that game, to shadow gens. within the first few hours, someone ported the entirety of cyberspace 1-2 to shadow gens
I grew up reading Captain Underpants and got introduced to him through there. Got the first two Dog Man books when they came out and thought they were really cool :)
I get what you’re saying. I think the plot is very rushed and we should’ve gotten more time with Shadow, Maria, and Gerald especially bonding if we want to go that route. I think with Shadow being around as long as he has and knowing his backstory makes these issues less noticeable for people, myself included. I still was moved by it, but I totally understand if it felt unearned because I can see it.
I don't want to spoil a lot, but so far I love this game better than regular generations. Don't get me wrong, I still love regular generations, but this game is just miles better in my opinion. The levels are all 5 minutes which makes me super happy, and the new mechanics are super fun to use. The ark is such a cool level, did not expect that QTE caught me so off guard
(Edit: Plus the amount of movement and not really feeling like a tank is pretty nice)
I just wish shadow is faster, and the jump deceleration is toned down, BUT THE GAME IS SO GOOD RAAAAAGGGGHH I LOVE IT MORE THAN SG RAAAAAAAAGGGH
I think it's really neat comparing the two games side by side because Shadow takes heavy inspiration from the design choices in Sonic Gens, which is amazing to see again in our current era. Long levels were kinda unexpected to me so I'm genuinely so relieved that this feels like a Generations/Unleashed game after being lied to by Forces.
@@DolphynsDeck oh yeah definitely. Forces levels are super short and that's really disappointing. So when I got to play sunset heights I was shocked to find that it was also five minutes, and was also a great stage
Not to mention the presentation has never looked better!
Fun Fact: The music that plays in White Space for Shadow Generations is a slowed down remix of "All Hail Shadow".
I knew it sounded familiar
I been listening to it and heard a few similar notes good to know 😁
Yeah figured that out the first time I heard it, it's actually so peak
Its just nice to finally have a good game that isn't just a "Step in the right direction"
Just a damn good game...and a copy of SonicGens on the side lol
One big game with multiple stories just like the GameCube days :)
@@DolphynsDeckHeeeeell yea
A liiiiitle spoiler here:
When you get to the credits, they say that the writing for dialogue AND the story itself was done by Ian Flynn, no mentions of any other people
But we're yet to know how much control he had over the script
It makes sense when you consider Shadow Gens and Frontiers were sort of made by different teams. I hope they let him handle the story scenarios more often tbh.
@@DolphynsDeck But if we really being realistic here, the situation with Ian is going out of hand
So many people hate him, and maybe Sonic Team needs to hire some more writers from the current IDW to help Ian out there
If he continues to write everything by himself, the fanbase will eventually start hating on everything about him
My boi needs help
Yeah Black Doom's OG VA was from dragon ball, he voiced this little side character by the name of GOKU! He wasn't in many episodes so idk much about him.
Goku is Shadow's dad.... Makes sense
@@DolphynsDeck
Shadow: I POSSESS THE ULTIMATE POWER
Goku: The ultimate what? 😠
@@DolphynsDeck Black Doom in Shadow Generations is voiced by the same guy who did Venom in Spectacular Spider Man.
from the second i started shadow generations i was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the cutscenes. they're so cinematic and so well directed compared to literally every other sonic game. and they're visually beautiful too. some of them could be mistaken for animations by marza at a first glance
Tbf I think shadow’s turning can be justified by the fact he’s on skates
I was so surprised, and by the end I did get emotional. Have fun on the 25th everyone.
Since this is still an open zone game, why don’t we have the Photo Mode or Jukebox in white space? The one white space track loops infinitely and gets repetitive. We have a jukebox for levels and the collection room but not in the open zone😢
Photo Mode was one of the first features me and my friends wondered about.. weird it's not here considering this is based on Frontiers' engine.
You can change songs for levels but not the hub which is bizarre
Now this game, is what The Kaito Files (from Lost Judgment) is to Sonic Generations.
Peak 😭
they really woke up and said "damn we gotta milk this movie, let's try real quick"
@@DolphynsDeck
SEGA: "Just make a shadow game so kids get hyped for Sonic Movie 3"
Sonic Team: "🔥✍️👨🍳"
This definitely is not faster than Sonic Generations in terms of starting gameplay, considering that the game starts out in Classic Sonic's Green Hill even before the intro cutscene starts
I think he meant loading times but i could be wrong
2 more days... just 2 more and il be able to play this😢
W Shadow Generations.
Kinda the best Sonic game available rn
@@DolphynsDeck IGN gave it a 9 IGN only W?
Well now I have to get Sonic X Shadow Gens
I wonder what Shadow Gens mods will be added here
I've already seen a few and want to cover em ;)
since frontiers and shadow gens use the exact same engine, modders can literally port most mods from frontiers that dont require content from that game, to shadow gens. within the first few hours, someone ported the entirety of cyberspace 1-2 to shadow gens
You a dog man fan? Goated youtuber
I grew up reading Captain Underpants and got introduced to him through there. Got the first two Dog Man books when they came out and thought they were really cool :)
@@DolphynsDeck There's still dog man books dropping to a new one coming out in December and a movie coming out next year!
0:00 DOG MAN IN GAME LIBRARY ?????!!!!
LOL it was the demo from Steam Next Fest
idc bout sonic x gens I carry about u playing dog man vid when about dog man?
When it comes out obviously 🔥 💯
Bet
One minute in and there is already a spoiler 😅
If you're talking about the figures I just preemptively have them there for fun. Its not indicative of anything that happens.
@@DolphynsDeck no I meant the opening cutscene actually 😅
your figures are quite cool though, i i love pirate knuckles!
I’m sorry but sonic unleashed is the most cinematic. But I’d say this is second.
Unleashed had like one pretty cutscene tho
@@DolphynsDeck not just in cutscenes, it had cinematic gameplay too, the most this gameplay gets to be cinematic it’s cutscenes inside the gameplay
I think the ending is really unearned, like, REALLY unearned.
L take
@@Therealones745 No.
@@Kelps.mp4 Yes. Your opinion sucks.
I get what you’re saying. I think the plot is very rushed and we should’ve gotten more time with Shadow, Maria, and Gerald especially bonding if we want to go that route. I think with Shadow being around as long as he has and knowing his backstory makes these issues less noticeable for people, myself included. I still was moved by it, but I totally understand if it felt unearned because I can see it.
@@Kelps.mp4 Yes. Your opinion sucks.