There hasn’t been a Sonic game with a simple plot since Sonic Mania, and the Sonic film series seems to be following up its antics similarly with a direct adaptation of Shadow’s backstory. The Sonic Adventure games have more complex plots than their earlier counterparts and heavily rely on cutscenes and dialogue. After the era of the Sega Genesis and the Saturn, the push toward 3D in the Dreamcast era forced games to take on more cinematic storytelling.
These plot points are strangely uncharacteristic of a series that had never dealt with many serious issues, but they definitely leave an impact on the lore. The last shot of Shadow shows him hurtling toward Earth, finally understanding what it means to protect and love humanity.
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One & Series. Although Shadow appears in future games, Sonic Adventure 2 makes it seem as though Shadow dies in the final fight, with him losing the power of the Chaos Emeralds after the Biolizard has been defeated. Sonic Adventure 2 (Sega Dreamcast, 2001). To make things even stranger, Sonic and Shadow have to evade the Biolizard’s laser and drone attacks as they fly through space, destroying bulges on the lizard’s skin as the Great song Live and Learn plays in the background. Related: Most Difficult Video Game Bosses Of The '90s
