Shadow the Hedgehog

 Xbox
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 71
  3. Negative: 22 out of 71
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  1. 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.
  2. punger
    Apr 14, 2015
    8
    The game has some serious problems. However, it's nowhere near as bad as people say it is.

    The game has quite a lot of stage. the stages are also large and have many paths you can take. I also like the stages themes. They aren't very memorable but they're enjoyable. The controls feel a little slippery, they're not that bad though. In terms of combat, the general combat excluding    The game has some serious problems. However, it's nowhere near as bad as people say it is.

    The game has quite a lot of stage. the stages are also large and have many paths you can take. I also like the stages themes. They aren't very memorable but they're enjoyable.

    The controls feel a little slippery, they're not that bad though.

    In terms of combat, the general combat excluding guns feels better than SA2 to me. The gun/weapon system is really good and the weapons are surprisingly fun and easy to use.

    It may just be for the fact I've not played many Original Xbox games, but the game looks really really good for the system. It runs at 480p/60 on Original Xbox and the game looks great.

    The story isn't 100%. At least the cutscenes and dialogue are pretty average. SA2 and before's dialogue and cutscenes were really bad and cringe worthy    … Expand
  3. KilljoyGenesis
    Nov 15, 2014
    10
    Let's just get this out of the way, anyone who claims Shadow is a generic, unnecessary character, but likes Blaze or Silver, shut up and get out. Anyway, moving on, this game is a massive improvement on the previous Sonic game, with most control issues at least partly fixed. While there are still problems (I really hope whoever made the flying parts got fired) they are nowhere near as badLet's just get this out of the way, anyone who claims Shadow is a generic, unnecessary character, but likes Blaze or Silver, shut up and get out. Anyway, moving on, this game is a massive improvement on the previous Sonic game, with most control issues at least partly fixed. While there are still problems (I really hope whoever made the flying parts got fired) they are nowhere near as bad as people believe. The story, while it can become repetitive, is pretty good for what it is, if confusing at times. I honestly don't believe this gave deserves a 10, but am giving one simply to balance out the ridiculous amount of groundless low reviews. Let's be honest, the reason this game is so low rated is because people hate Shadow, for being allegedly generic and irrelevant, and just a copy of Sonic. Well done, he's a copy of Sonic, THAT'S THE POINT! He's meant to be that, and the fact is, unlike Sonic and Silver (the other Sonic carbon copy that is nowhere near as hated as Shadow, even though he deserves it a lot more) at least Shadow actually has a personality, unlike the latter two. And as for the game's dark nature and use of guns, well done, Sonic games have evolved and grown up, shame it's fans didn't… Expand
  4. D3C18N
    Aug 18, 2016
    10
    Hey, listen. I know everyone would go for GameCube, but I have a 360 which those could play original Xbox games. I think my favorite thing about the game is the different choices for the story you want.
  5. DunyG
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    I really liked this game and I am glad many of you did as well. There is appeal to this game, just not from everyone. I had lots of fun playing this game. I understand why some people don't like it, but for me this was a fine ruby.
  6. meyerpark
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    I love the xbox version of shadow the hedgehog so much! Bring a remaster or remake
  7. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Es malo pero a la larga es weno
    Cómo por ejemplo eL LUUUUUU perrou owo sip, yop
  8. neojotic
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    A good game that seems to get a bad wrap. Great dark element added to the sonic universe. The weapons added in seemed weird at first but didn't kill the game for me.

    Graphics and mechanics are borrowed from sonic adventure series which were a bit outdated by the time this was released. Decent game and awesome that the story can take you to different levels depending on what you    A good game that seems to get a bad wrap. Great dark element added to the sonic universe. The weapons added in seemed weird at first but didn't kill the game for me.

    Graphics and mechanics are borrowed from sonic adventure series which were a bit outdated by the time this was released.

    Decent game and awesome that the story can take you to different levels depending on what you choose to complete.    … Expand
  9. ROTSA2
    Sep 13, 2022
    8
    83%

    The rare spinoff that is as, if not more ambitious than the main series.
  10. RE-con
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Underrated af, the story is amazing and the gameplay is really good, soundtrack 10/10
  11. Mikigio
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Sono nato con questo gioco, é la mia infanzia, quindi li metto 10 perché é il mio videogioco preferito.
    Le sparatorie, le corse giuste, le musiche..
    VOTO 10 PROVATELO
  12. MyNameJ3ff
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    this game is the sh1t .

Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005

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Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 24
  3. Negative: 9 out of 24
  1. Eurogamer
    50
    Shadow the Hedgehog doesn't really do anything new, and doesn't really give the impression anyone's trying particularly hard.
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  2. Gamestyle
    50
    Considering the series' rich history, no gamer should be forced to have such mediocrity tarnishing their childhood memories.
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  3. 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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