Shadow the Hedgehog

 GameCube
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 226 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 60 out of 226
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  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. ZXSth
    Mar 6, 2023
    5
    Unlike Sonic the Hedgehog (the one from 2006), Shadow the Hedgehog's most egregious sin is not being outlandish or outrageous, in my mind - the game is simply frustratingly lacklustre. Funnily enough, I did not find a serious portrayal of a gun-wielding anthromorphic hedgehog all that hilarious or ridiculous. In fact, the far more outrageous prospect was playing through the same stagesUnlike Sonic the Hedgehog (the one from 2006), Shadow the Hedgehog's most egregious sin is not being outlandish or outrageous, in my mind - the game is simply frustratingly lacklustre. Funnily enough, I did not find a serious portrayal of a gun-wielding anthromorphic hedgehog all that hilarious or ridiculous. In fact, the far more outrageous prospect was playing through the same stages numerous times in order to achieve the game's final ending, which I could not bring myself to do.

    This game demands a lot of time from its players, and it does not respect it at all. It also offers a rather lame experience across the board: A repetitive and par-at-best single-player experience; a pointless narrative; terrible writing; too many characters that are poorly voice-acted and entirely inconsequential to the equally inconsequential story; and one of the most forgettable and unengaging two-player modes I have ever seen in a video game.

    Where Sega was arguably able to provide a marginally better characterization of Shadow in Sonic '06, this game spits on anything that might have verged on interesting or evocative about the character by creating this low-effort video game. It is playable and tolerable, but barely anything more than that.    … Expand
  3. MyNameJ3ff
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    this game is the SH1T ,
  4. ZacSpaghetti
    Dec 22, 2022
    8
    Shadow the Hedgehog from 2005 is over hated and under rated. While Shadow won't reach the heights of other Sonic games, it delivers exhilarating fun in its own right through tried and true "Sonic Adventure" styled game play mixed with easy to use gun play. Not to mention a fascinating, lore expanding story that will take you on a tour through what Shadow could become if he falls into theShadow the Hedgehog from 2005 is over hated and under rated. While Shadow won't reach the heights of other Sonic games, it delivers exhilarating fun in its own right through tried and true "Sonic Adventure" styled game play mixed with easy to use gun play. Not to mention a fascinating, lore expanding story that will take you on a tour through what Shadow could become if he falls into the wrong hands or is intercepted by Sonic and his friends. Only a small handful of missions dare to slow this game down!… Expand
  5. luigiguy
    Dec 14, 2022
    3
    this game is painful to play but theres a decent amout of good things about this game like some levels the soundtrack and the 9 endings. and strangly its more memrable then forces as a exprince
    3.7/10 its trash but i respect it
  6. FeelStar
    Nov 25, 2022
    5
    Shadow the Hedgehog is a incredible odd title that's often hated among most, I however played through it and found myself thinking it was quite alright. The game misunderstands a lot of what made some of the earlier titles good but also has aspects that go underseen by people nowadays too. The controls are the biggest problem, controlling shadow in the game is something that will turn offShadow the Hedgehog is a incredible odd title that's often hated among most, I however played through it and found myself thinking it was quite alright. The game misunderstands a lot of what made some of the earlier titles good but also has aspects that go underseen by people nowadays too. The controls are the biggest problem, controlling shadow in the game is something that will turn off most, but if you can push through it, the level design in some places and banger soundtrack and graphics might make you think otherwise. The story is also enjoyable too for how completely dumb every character acts in the game, mixed with moments of really good writing too. The gameplay is not very good, but the moments of good design and genuinely enjoyable music, graphics, & story makes this game quite the ok title for me.… Expand
  7. Ultra98
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
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  8. KezKaz
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although the guns, language and violence, surprisingly.. this game is REALLY fun to play! With shadow retuning with his PEGI age rating from 3-7+ to 12+, you would expect it would be all the edge, or should I say.. all the hedge..hog. The game starts off on a great start, Westopolis, with the amazing soundtrack. Shadow The Hedgehog’s attacks in the game are: Punch, Kick, Spindash, light speed dash and a homing attack, this game also has a Dark and Hero story path, where drafting Gun Soldiers goes the hero route, while killing the gun soldiers gives you the dark path. The game has a great sense of speed, with a buttery smooth 60fps (not on PS2 lol) makes it feel amazing to play. This game may not be the best received, but it holds and amazing place in my heart… Expand
  9. RE-con
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This game is super underrated and i love it
    Gameplay 8/10
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Plot 10/10
  10. Maximo_Pepino
    Jun 29, 2022
    0
    One of the worst sonic games ever, Shadow the hedgehog gives a new meaning to the word "trash", which anybody who gave it about 30% or above may have lost their sense of. This is to all those who defended or otherwise sucked on this game. Get a life.
  11. ibblue07
    Jun 20, 2022
    7
    Giving Shadow a gun is almost like giving Goku a gun. I know it sounds silly, but he literally doesn’t need a gun if he already has Chaos Abilities at his disposal. I feel like they did it just to make Shadow The Hedgehog more edgy. However, I will say that the alternative endings are cool and makes the game feel more dynamic. Though trying to actually get all of these endings will be aGiving Shadow a gun is almost like giving Goku a gun. I know it sounds silly, but he literally doesn’t need a gun if he already has Chaos Abilities at his disposal. I feel like they did it just to make Shadow The Hedgehog more edgy. However, I will say that the alternative endings are cool and makes the game feel more dynamic. Though trying to actually get all of these endings will be a rather bumpy ride.… Expand
  12. greninjaX
    Apr 12, 2022
    0
    too edgey. too repetitive. too tedious. there's not a single thing this game does right.
  13. E102Gamma
    Nov 15, 2021
    2
    I believe Shadow the Hedgehog is just as bad as Sonic Heroes but for opposite reasons. Where I found Sonic Heroes's gameplay to difficult to get used to, Shadow the Hedgehog returns to a more simplified move set as it focuses on one character rather than 12. It is also one of the most stable 3D games in the entire series which came as quite a shock to me. I never came across any gameI believe Shadow the Hedgehog is just as bad as Sonic Heroes but for opposite reasons. Where I found Sonic Heroes's gameplay to difficult to get used to, Shadow the Hedgehog returns to a more simplified move set as it focuses on one character rather than 12. It is also one of the most stable 3D games in the entire series which came as quite a shock to me. I never came across any game breaking glitches in all of my playthroughs. General movement in Sonic Heroes was also horrible. Here Shadow's movement is more constrained. It takes him time to accelerate to full speed, and while at full speed, turning is delayed to prevent the player from flying off the road. It does, however, make maneuvering around corners and dodging projectiles a little problematic. Wish there was at least a side step. He also retains the floaty jump that all the games have. As far as general controls and stability, Shadow the Hedgehog is a step in the right direction. Though the spindash sucks now because Sonic Team wanted to place more focus on the weapons which also work really well.

    So the basic movement, stability and mechanics seem to be leagues ahead of Heroes but nearly everything else is far behind. The game's story is awfully generic and the levels feel bland from the very start. Add on the fact that none of the levels are built like Sonic levels. The levels do not compliment Shadow's control at all. Instead they are open areas filled with drones. Drones: enemies with AI so dumb they are no challenge to kill. Enemies continue to have health bars like in Heroes and the combat is boring. Just fire and spam the same attack till they die. No thought goes into these encounters. Every level follows a mission structure and completing a mission will lead Shadow to a different level and what was probably supposed to be a different side of the story. This game has ten endings, all of which are fundamentally the same. Once the player discovers all ten they gain access to a secret eleventh which completely discards the entire concept of the game. It, much like Sonic Heroes, is a complete **** show.

    I'm not going to go over the darker tone of the game because its a weak argument. Everyone complains about an anthropomorphic hedgehog wielding a gun but no one bats an eye at the squirrel (Conker). There is a fundamental difference between Conker and Shadow, though. Conker's Bad Fur Day is an absurd concept and it revels in that absurdness. It knows when to make fun of itself and when to take itself seriously. It has likeable and memorable characters. The developers at Rare wanted that game to be many things but they knew that none of that would ever matter unless the game was good. If the game isn't good then nothing else it offers matters. Conker is like a roller coaster with many twists, sharp turns and hills. Shadow the Hedgehog is a straight line that loops ten times over with one sharp turn at the end. Conker has personality in excess while Shadow the Hedgehog is as dull and generic as one can get.    … Expand
  14. Christo8
    Oct 27, 2021
    9
    No entiendo las malas reseñas a mi me encantó que sea algo diferente a la saga principal... Tiene una historia increíble, buena música, muy buena jugabilidad y buenas mecanicas

    Aquí tenemos varios finales y dependiendo de nuestras acciones sean buenas o malas... Tendremos uno de los 10 finales, es bastante bueno porque podemos ver curiosidades, podemos aclarar más nuestras dudas y hasta    No entiendo las malas reseñas a mi me encantó que sea algo diferente a la saga principal... Tiene una historia increíble, buena música, muy buena jugabilidad y buenas mecanicas

    Aquí tenemos varios finales y dependiendo de nuestras acciones sean buenas o malas... Tendremos uno de los 10 finales, es bastante bueno porque podemos ver curiosidades, podemos aclarar más nuestras dudas y hasta incluso ver el lado más humano/malo de shadow... Fue muy buena inclusión

    En jugabilidad el uso de armas es bastante bueno, no te acostumbras a la primera pero después de 2 o 3 misiones ya te abras acostumbrado a usarlas, las melee son bastante inutiles pero las de fuego son muy útiles, tendrán poca munición pero balancean el juego... También shadow es algo más resbaladizo (porque usa patines) que puede ser algo molesto, el autopuntado es algo confuso pero está bien

    No revelaré la historia, pero para saber todos los detalles de cómo fue shadow creado, como fue su vida en ark, porque los G.U.N atacaron ark, Gerald robotnix era un psicópata peligroso o un buen científico que cometió errores? Todo estás preguntas importantes y más están en este juego

    Resumen... El juego merece otra oportunidad, no es mal juego tiene bastante lore y explica cosas que no entendimos o no nos explican en Sonic adventure 2, a pesar de ser un semi spin off de la saga y que Sonic no sea está vez el protagonista es un buen cambio a la saga y pienso que es un nuevo aire... Este juego superó rosas mis expectativas y eso que no tenía por la opiniones de la gente, pero mi mejor decision fue tener criterio propio y jugarlo    … Expand
  15. RamenRoodles
    Aug 6, 2021
    3
    2021 Year Review:
    OH man 2005, Get your eyeliner out, get your razors for cutting your wrists, complain about your past and why you can't get along with your dad- roll all that pent up aggression in with an alter ego Sonic named Shadow who rides a chopper with a gun in one hand and a middle finger pointed upwards in the other hand. And you get Shadow the Hedgehog, the decade's most edgy    2021 Year Review:
    OH man 2005, Get your eyeliner out, get your razors for cutting your wrists, complain about your past and why you can't get along with your dad- roll all that pent up aggression in with an alter ego Sonic named Shadow who rides a chopper with a gun in one hand and a middle finger pointed upwards in the other hand. And you get Shadow the Hedgehog, the decade's most edgy character of all time. Bro I aint gonna lie that intro cutscene made me SO stoked to play this game. Shadow looks bad ass he's got some metal music in the background screaming "I AM ALL OF ME" which makes no sense but at the end you see Sonic crumbling to his feet and shadows just over him looking sinister as hell. **** crazy. BUT- do NOT, I repeat- do NOT, buy this game. Why? Cause you know its bad I know its bad you just wanna see someones opinion on an old game and I just threw it into my gamecube for the hell of it one night and it was a good laugh for about 20 mins and then I realized just how terrible of a job SEGA did my boi Shadow. It looks like an adventure game but plays NOTHING like an adventure series game. Its more like a dungeon crawler with side quests and the nothing storywise makes that much sense but the cocaine rock and gun action is supposed to carry you through it all. SURE, alternate endings are a dope idea, learning about Shadow's origin and his relationship to Maria within the Ark is all story that COULD be interesting. UNFORTUNATELY it is NOT executed well WHATSOEVER. There is one barely saving grace that is the 2 player dueling. I thought it was fun but you need to have a good knowledge of the game mechanics and GOOD LUCK finding someone else out there that has "mastered" Shadow the Hedgehog. RIP
    Put it in for nostalgia but then tuck it away until its a collector item if you already own it.    … Expand
  16. Knight678
    Jul 24, 2021
    7
    Yes I gave Shadow a 7 because of the Gameplay,Alternative Endings,Ties into Sonic 06 by explaining why he became a agent if you play the expert mode,Ost and it's very fun to play through if you don't do all 10 endings.The only problems i have with this game is some of the dialogue,almost dead and wonky controls but apart from that it's a solid underated gem that should be ported
  17. Vevevsveveve
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    I love this game first i play on GameCube soo its soooooo good game i love it
  18. Tempor
    May 3, 2021
    10
    I love the music, the fear, the action, the story, the branching plots, and Eggman.
  19. nelson2004
    Apr 7, 2021
    3
    6.3 User score for this game huh? People have definitely been wearing their nostalgia goggles for this one. Let it be known that this is the worst 3D sonic game ever. The level design is either straight forward paths with no exploration and tons of scripted sequences, or maze levels that repeat locations just to get you lost in the level not to mention the worst control of any 3D sonic6.3 User score for this game huh? People have definitely been wearing their nostalgia goggles for this one. Let it be known that this is the worst 3D sonic game ever. The level design is either straight forward paths with no exploration and tons of scripted sequences, or maze levels that repeat locations just to get you lost in the level not to mention the worst control of any 3D sonic game, I believe this game is using a modified version of the adventure engine where the speed, acceleration, and friction have all been jacked up making shadow control like if he was on ice all while the game decides to litter enemies across the stage and if that wasn't enough, shadow's other moves were severely nerfed, the homing attack is no longer a reliable tool to platform as you can barely change the direction of your dash leading to death if your trying to reach platforms while hitting airborne enemies, the spindash also makes a return and it sucks as well, you have to be stand still to use it and it only sends you a grand total of about 10 feet, you also can't gain momentum from rolling down slopes like you could in the previous games making the game feel more lifeless and boring, the only alright parts of this game are the music of course, and the gun gameplay, sure it makes shadow's other combat abilities obsolete, but who cares, they sucked anyway.… Expand
  20. DBMack1
    Feb 11, 2021
    9
    I liked Shadow The Hedgehog, i wouldn´t mid to get a Remasterd/Remake.

    Because it reminded of my childhood and yes it had its bad sides. but if you people/players give the benefict of the doubth maybe from a ok game, will becaume a good game in the PS4/PS5, XBOX ONE/SERIES X and nintendo switch.
  21. JamesDrawsThngs
    Aug 7, 2020
    3
    I'll go ahead and say this right off the bat: This is the worst Sonic game I have ever played. Oh sure, Sonic 06 comes in a close second (and I have yet to play Sonic Boom to form an actual opinion on the game), but I was far more frustrated and bored with this game compared to 06. What few good ideas that are here are not even close to making this worthwhile to sit through. From itsI'll go ahead and say this right off the bat: This is the worst Sonic game I have ever played. Oh sure, Sonic 06 comes in a close second (and I have yet to play Sonic Boom to form an actual opinion on the game), but I was far more frustrated and bored with this game compared to 06. What few good ideas that are here are not even close to making this worthwhile to sit through. From its structure, to the edginess, to its awful story, Shadow the Hedgehog is an absolute failure.

    This game came out during a time where Japanese developers were struggling to keep console gaming profitable in their own country, so many decided to focus on the Western market. Sonic has historically always been popular with Western countries, so it made sense to want to appeal to them. Their idea of appealing to the West (specifically the U.S.), however, was to turn this game into the bedroom of the edgiest pre-teen you can imagine. It's got everything: awkwardly placed, forced swearing, the use of weaponry that feels so incredibly out of place for any character in the series to use, heavy metal and excessive amounts of wangst. The best part is that there is not an ounce of irony to be had. Not even a wink to let you know that, yes, even the developers think this is ridiculous and we're gonna have fun with it. There's no fun, though. You better wear protective gear, because the edge here hurts.

    How about that story? Well, Shadow still has amnesia from Sonic Heroes, and all the characters that know him STILL REFUSE TO TELL HIM ABOUT HIS PAST. While in the middle of some reflecting, aliens pop in out of nowhere and start wrecking the city. Shadow only begins to care when the alien leader, Black Doom, tells Shadow to nab the Chaos Emerald because he owes him a solid. Shadow foolishly agrees, and is off on a treasure hunt to try and learn something (the rest of the characters sure as he** won't tell him squat). So over the course of the game, you are given multiple missions that align with being good, evil or neutral. What missions you perform determines the path you take, leading to multiple endings that allow you to shape Shadow into either a good guy, an evil prick or confused emo robot. Sounds great on paper. Bad news: none of those endings matter. Once you complete all the necessary missions, you unlock a final story segment that leads to what Sega considers cannon, rendering any choices you have made throughout the game (and the game's entire marketing tagline) completely moot. It's not like it matters too much, though, as every part of the story in this game either doesn't make sense or is just awful to sit through, not helped by the game's terrible voice direction.

    Core gameplay falls in line with that of previous 3D Sonic games. You run and platform through the level and either get to a goal, or complete specific objectives like defeating a certain number of enemies or funding a few key items. Almost every mission in the game falls into the latter two, which means at many points you'll be slowing down to scour through the levels to make sure you don't miss anything, making some missions agonizingly long. One decent inclusion they added is that you can warp between checkpoints in case you miss anything, but it doesn't make exploring these boring and bleak levels less frustrating. Not even the music, which is usually the saving grace of a bad Sonic game, isn't particularly memorable save for a few pieces. You know what else makes them frustrating? Shadow's god awful, slippery controls and the frustrating camera. It feels like butter melting around a moving frying pan. You have to just barely nudge Shadow through many of the levels just to make sure he doesn't slip off like a dunce. Ironically, I found the gunplay in this game to be the best part as it is the most functional aspect of the game. It allows you to mow down enemies a lot easier instead of using the gimped homing attack or useless punches. You also have access to two Chaos powers: Chaos Control and Chaos Blast. Both are filled by killing certain enemies. Chaos Control allows you to zoom through the level, but is only useful in instances where you just have to get to a goal. It's more useful against bosses as you can slow down time. Chaos Blast is a bit better as it's just a giant explosion and is, again, good for bosses. Actually, the best part about these powers isn't the powers themselves, but the fact that simply filling the meter gives you unlimited ammo for your weapon.

    I understand that this game does have its defenders, and if you enjoy it, that is perfectly okay. I'm glad you got something out of it. For me, though, oh god no. I will happily defend my stance as this being the worst game in the series that I've experienced. I only hang onto it for my collection. For anybody else remotely curious, do not bother giving it the time of day.    … Expand
  22. p_ulisses
    Jun 29, 2020
    5
    When I was a kid and was playing in the PS2, I thought this game was the best thing mankind ever made. And then, we grew up, see the series visual identity and mechanics completely distorted and make a "bruh" face. Still, I have some affection for it, since it's nostalgic. But the game has a lot of problems, like glitches, poorly made graphics, a unbalanced soundtrack with some outstandingWhen I was a kid and was playing in the PS2, I thought this game was the best thing mankind ever made. And then, we grew up, see the series visual identity and mechanics completely distorted and make a "bruh" face. Still, I have some affection for it, since it's nostalgic. But the game has a lot of problems, like glitches, poorly made graphics, a unbalanced soundtrack with some outstanding songs and forgettable and generic others, and the worst defect I think it has: the insertion of guns in the franchise, used by one of the protagonists, to pass a "cool and edgy" feeling to the children but when you grow up, the only thing you can feel is cringe. At least, I can enjoy the game's level design. Some stages are linear, but others are well inspired and cool to explore (not you, Lost Impact). I see a lot of people say this game has a good story. It's just laughable.… Expand
  23. Wisem
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I find the general review very unfair, the truth is that it is a great game, the best spin-off of Sonic. It is a Sonic Heroes with more Mechanics, More graphics, more Action, and a better gameplay sincerely ... The truth is that it is excellent in history, and the design of the levels, enemies and bosses is, wow, impress ... Better Spin-Off. This is how dark the new Sonic games should be,I find the general review very unfair, the truth is that it is a great game, the best spin-off of Sonic. It is a Sonic Heroes with more Mechanics, More graphics, more Action, and a better gameplay sincerely ... The truth is that it is excellent in history, and the design of the levels, enemies and bosses is, wow, impress ... Better Spin-Off. This is how dark the new Sonic games should be, LOL. Very very enjoyable, I recommend it!… Expand
  24. Krossbone
    Mar 10, 2020
    9
    This game is one of the few Sonic games before the Colors era (the worst era of Sonic) that decided to take a darker turn in tone, to which some might call "edgy". However, I'd rather a game be really "edgy" (learn the definition of edgy) than a cheesy, smarm fest like Colors or Lost World, two truly awful games.

    The additions of guns and vehicles in this game add a new style of    This game is one of the few Sonic games before the Colors era (the worst era of Sonic) that decided to take a darker turn in tone, to which some might call "edgy". However, I'd rather a game be really "edgy" (learn the definition of edgy) than a cheesy, smarm fest like Colors or Lost World, two truly awful games.

    The additions of guns and vehicles in this game add a new style of gameplay that's really fun, giving Shadow ranged attacks and varying his playstyle more than in any game before it.
    The overarching plot of Black Doom and the Black Arms trying to take over Earth and cause mass genocide and delving further into his past, it makes for an awesome story.
    Some like to complain that bringing in the Black Arms supposedly. I disagree. It gives him a much more interesting backstory and more lore than an SA2 ever brought Shadow. Not to mention with the way it's written, the use of the Black Arms within the story allows us to see all the different sides of Shadow, ranging from his heroic side, to villainous side, to depressed side, to everything in-between.

    Overall, this game changes up playstyles, gives us a unique tone, and EXCELLENTLY characterizes Shadow with the varying storylines.
    (P.S. this game introduced the 4Kids voice actors to the games, meaning it's the game that introduced the best voice cast for the characters as well. Extra points for that.)    … Expand
  25. Loogie222
    Jan 25, 2020
    8
    This game is a pretty good game. Its gun mechanics are good, physics don't break, the camera is good, good storytelling, it has amazing music. what's not to love? A lot of people criticize this game for making you play the game 10 times to get the true ending, but it does the same thing for sonic adventure and sonic adventure 2. This game is just plain awesome. While its graphics are worseThis game is a pretty good game. Its gun mechanics are good, physics don't break, the camera is good, good storytelling, it has amazing music. what's not to love? A lot of people criticize this game for making you play the game 10 times to get the true ending, but it does the same thing for sonic adventure and sonic adventure 2. This game is just plain awesome. While its graphics are worse than the adventure games, it makes up for it with its story and gameplay.… Expand
  26. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Que wea más buena ctm juego culiao de las manifestaciones y wea a lo vio siono shadow comunista
  27. Psychie
    Jan 2, 2020
    8
    I find fun in interesting places. As bad as the story is, as bland as the production values are, and as repetitive as the game can be, I genuinely have a lot of fun playing it. The guns don't hurt the gameplay, Shadow's abilities are used well, and the control isn't as bad as people say it is. At least to me.
  28. Diego9028
    Dec 10, 2019
    7
    Es un juego un poco alejado de la saga principal de Sonic pero que cualquiera puede disfrutar si le interesa descubrir el pasado de Shadow.
  29. HetAlbertkanaal
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    Shadow the Hedgehog is a fun platformer for casual gamers and Sonic fans. The choice between being a hero or a villain makes for an engaging storyline. The level design is solid and I recommend it to everyone.
  30. MaxShibe
    Sep 7, 2019
    5
    Slippery Gameplay, mediocre story and really repetitive. Not that good at all.
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#75 Best GameCube Game of 2005
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#2 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
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#3 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 10 out of 22
  1. Thunderbolt
    40
    From its stripping down of the series' most successful gameplay elements to its obviously desperate addition of weapons and 'street' cool this is still a product of a development studio with a good imagination. But also, it seems, a lazy one only too happy to jump on the same GTA bandwagon that's currently carrying way too many developers.
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  2. AceGamez
    40
    The poor controls, tricky camera and an irritation-filled gaming experience is unfortunately what Shadow the Hedgehog is presented as, and this doesn't deserve to be found under too many Christmas tree's this year.
  3. Nintendo Power
    80
    An enjoyable, high-octane adventure. Naysayers be damned. [Jan 2006, p.111]
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