Sonic Forces: Episode Shadow

 PlayStation 4
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 19 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 34
  3. Negative: 7 out of 34

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  1. AllToasters
    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 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 theyWhat 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
  2. Daniel_N
    May 16, 2021
    1
    Just like it’s prequel, this game is absolutely the worst in the series thus far (with the exception of Sonic 3D Blast). This game feels exactly the same compared to the original, and is just as repetitive, the only difference is replace all the characters with Shadow, one of the most boring, but yet fan-favorite, characters of the franchise. Overall, a useless addition to the mainJust like it’s prequel, this game is absolutely the worst in the series thus far (with the exception of Sonic 3D Blast). This game feels exactly the same compared to the original, and is just as repetitive, the only difference is replace all the characters with Shadow, one of the most boring, but yet fan-favorite, characters of the franchise. Overall, a useless addition to the main storyline, and serves little-to-no purpose whatsoever. The only reason you should play this prequel is if you like Shadow.… Expand
  3. Untitled94
    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 gives you access to using Shadow in some Sonic levels, but overall, like with Sonic Forces itself, I was expecting a bit better.
  4. MaNameIzJeff
    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 06 and rivals is pretty good
  5. TheQuietGamer
    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, 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, butA 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.    … Expand
  6. SANICHEDGE
    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.
  7. brockcheese
    Apr 1, 2020
    7
    This dlc is better than the base game but just a simple three levels of more of the same. It gives good backstory to infinite but unless you are super into the lore this game isn’t for you.
  8. twinky4746
    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 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 differentSonic 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
  9. dandragon
    Jan 16, 2018
    8
    This is what Sonic forces should have been. However it's only three levels long. But only get Sonic forces for this.
  10. LJYT
    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 defeat infinite before he is known as it.
  11. Martinator_S5
    Nov 21, 2022
    5
    Really!? 3 levels too short, a painful level design and a kind of prequel that doesn't say anything!? This is about to be, and it doesn't have to exist!