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  • Summary: Get Episode shadow to uncover the untold story of the new villain, Infinite, and rediscover three updated stages playing as Shadow. Plus, play as Shadow in over 10 Modern Sonic based stages. Experience the full story behind the new villain's rise to power and as you find renewed replayablityGet Episode shadow to uncover the untold story of the new villain, Infinite, and rediscover three updated stages playing as Shadow. Plus, play as Shadow in over 10 Modern Sonic based stages. Experience the full story behind the new villain's rise to power and as you find renewed replayablity across Modern Sonic stages. The fate of Sonic the Hedgehog's world is in your hands – Join the Uprising. Expand

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  1. Nov 7, 2017
    10
    just like the original game this prequel rocks

    the levels are just fun and action packed and plus having shadow playable since like sonic
    just like the original game this prequel rocks

    the levels are just fun and action packed
    and plus having shadow playable since like sonic 06 and rivals is pretty good
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  2. Apr 7, 2020
    10
    I Loved It!!!!!!!!!!!! I beat it the first day I downloaded it! should have been longer, and it is about shadow the hedgehog trying to defeatI Loved It!!!!!!!!!!!! I beat it the first day I downloaded it! should have been longer, and it is about shadow the hedgehog trying to defeat infinite before he is known as it. Expand
  3. Jan 1, 2018
    9
    OW THE EDGE. Shadow the Hedgehog is a playable character once again! Run fast, can't go SUPER.
    IT'S A PREQUEL OF THE ACTUAL GAME.
  4. Dec 20, 2017
    7
    Sonic forces episode shadow (giving me sonic 4 flashbacks) anyway Sonic forces DLC allows you to play as shadow which sounds hype butSonic forces episode shadow (giving me sonic 4 flashbacks) anyway Sonic forces DLC allows you to play as shadow which sounds hype but unfortunately it's way too short to even recommend it, only 3 levels... meaning you could complete this DLC in about 20 minutes. Though the 3 levels are very uninteresting and parts of it feel like I'm playing the levels from story mode only a bit different and with edgy the hedgy, they are still linear and not very replayable after getting the red rings, numbers and moons. The only positive thing about this are the remixes of white jungle, biolizard, and westopolis that I believe any fan of SA2 and Shadow the Hedgehog can enjoy. Expand
  5. Dec 22, 2017
    7
    A free DLC that marks the return of Shadow as a playable character in the mainline series since Sonic '06. It offers three new stages, aA free DLC that marks the return of Shadow as a playable character in the mainline series since Sonic '06. It offers three new stages, a prequel story that offers more insight into Forces' new villain, and the option to play as Shadow in the modern Sonic stages of the main game. The new stages themselves are over in a jiffy and aren't as well designed as the ones in the main campaign, but they have their own quirks and offer just a little bit more Forces content. They even have their own, more Shadow appropriate soundtracks. There's not a lot in this DLC, but the fact that it's free kind of makes up for it.

    The thing that really stands out here is the story. It fleshed out Infinite more as a character. His origin story makes him a little more interesting and brings up the question of why none of this stuff was brought up in the full game. The DLC makes the new villain just a little bit more than a bland face. So if you're a fan of Forces you might want to check this out, especially if you exhausted all of the content already on the disc. It's practically a must for Shadow fans just to have another chance to play as him. Who knows when we'll get to do that again.
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  6. Nov 16, 2017
    6
    Shadow is my favorite character, and this is an interesting backstory. The problem is...it's only 3 levels long. Yes it was free, and it givesShadow is my favorite character, and this is an interesting backstory. The problem is...it's only 3 levels long. Yes it was free, and it gives you access to using Shadow in some Sonic levels, but overall, like with Sonic Forces itself, I was expecting a bit better. Expand
  7. Nov 19, 2017
    0
    What is the point of this when you don't even get to fight Shadow (or Chaos) in the main game, contrary to what the trailer would have youWhat is the point of this when you don't even get to fight Shadow (or Chaos) in the main game, contrary to what the trailer would have you believe?! Just to draw in more fans I guess...Why have this part separate from the main game, when it's key to understanding the main plot of SF. Most people will naturally start with playing SF itself, and won't know what's even going on till they decide (if they do) to play this "episode". It's only 3 levels long, so why not just put this part in the main game? Whose brilliant idea was this? Expand

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