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The gameplay combines traditional Sonic elements with the introduction of third-person shooter mechanics and a nonlinear design, allowing Shadow to use various weapons to defeat enemies and influence the plot and level selection. The game was written and directed by Takashi Iizuka , who aimed to appeal to an older audience by introducing a darker tone and elements normally considered inappropriate for the series.
The storyline of the game unfolds during an invasion from an alien race known as the Black Arms , led by Black Doom. Shadow, suffering from amnesia, sets out to find the seven Chaos Emeralds to uncover the truth of his past as he encounters Sonic, his friends, and various factions fighting the alien threat.
The game's nonlinear approach allows for multiple endings, ranging from Shadow aiding the heroes in defeating the aliens to assisting Black Doom in his conquest of Earth. Shadow the Hedgehog received unfavorable reviews, with critics finding its mature elements ill-suited for a Sonic title. Also negatively received were the controls, weapon mechanics, and vehicle inclusion, with reviewers finding the latter two redundant. Despite polarized reactions on the level design, the game's replay value was praised.
Shadow the Hedgehog nevertheless achieved commercial success, selling over two million copies across all platforms. This story focuses on Shadow the Hedgehog , whose identity is a mystery due to a lack of records and his own amnesia.
