![]() Not only did it suffer from the weaker parts of other 3D Sonic games of the time, like finicky controls and poor level design, but additions like guns and a heavier focus on combat hurt pacing and momentum even more. This muddled feeling translated to gameplay too. It ended up being a bit too "edgy" in all the wrong ways. Even his established personality is mostly undone by the weak attempts to make his character more serious. Meanwhile, it still followed the simplistic "good-guys fight bad-guys" of before. The new maturity of the story effectively boiled down to Shadow being inexplicably violent at confusing times and repeating PG-appropriate curse words. But trying to give Shadow a more serious interpretation wasn't inherently a bad move, rather it wasn't done in any way that made the game more meaningful. Shadow the Hedgehog was criticized for its unclear tone in both its story and gameplay. While it was a commercial success, the game remains one of the worst received of any Sonic title and a standalone game for the character hasn't been revisited since. Long-time fans are likely aware that Shadow has had his own game before, 2005's Shadow the Hedgehog. RELATED: After Sonic Frontiers, Sega Could Consider Revisiting Old Sonic Characters and Settings The Last Shadow the Hedgehog Game Missed Its Mark ![]() It's that character-driven and weightier approach that might mean this new era of Sonic could be the right time for a new solo game for Shadow. The IDW Sonic comics also feature higher-stake stories than many of the games. That character focus is something he's likely familiar with from his work on the comics, and is part of why this new game may end up more tonally mature than past titles. Flynn has said he is working based on the groundwork of the story set by Sonic Team, adding things like the dialogue and character interactions. The story of Sonic Frontiers is being created in part by Ian Flynn, who also worked on the IDW Sonic comics. Not only does it sound like an interesting decision in itself, but the new formula of Sonic Frontiers could perfectly set up a dedicated game for one of the franchise's most iconic characters. Besides the open world, a first for the franchise, the game is said to tell a more serious story than past installments. Sonic Frontiers looks like it continues that idea, taking the series in one of the most novel directions in a while. While its core identity has stayed pretty consistent, the Sonic franchise often tries new things in its games.
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