Shadow The Hedgehog

Shadow the Hedgehog is a 2005 action-platformer for the PlayStation 2, featuring Sonic's mysterious rival, Shadow, as the playable protagonist. Unlike traditional Sonic games, it introduces a darker tone, branching storylines, and third-person shooter mechanics. Players navigate through nonlinear levels, making moral choices that affect the game's outcome, leading to multiple possible endings. Shadow wields firearms, melee weapons, and vehicles, setting the game apart from the usual fast-paced platforming of the Sonic series. While praised for its ambition and replayability, the game received mixed reviews due to its edgy tone, controls, and gunplay mechanics. Despite this, it has gained a cult following among fans of the Sonic franchise.