SEGA is back with another (another) new look at Sonic X Shadow Generations, the focus this time being on Shadow's fresh Doom Powers.
These are the abilities that the edgy hedgehog will be relying on to take down hoards of foes across each stage. We had already spotted some of these in action in previous trailers, but today's drop is our first proper look at what the full range of Doom Powers has in store.
First up are the Doom Spears, a handful of projectiles that allow Shadow to hit up to five enemies at once. We also have the Doom Blast for sending your enemies flying and the Doom Wing for sending Shadow flying. Then there's the Doom Morph and Doom Surf, both for navigating the waves, but the former will turn ol' Shadow into a weird squid thing. Gross.

It's all very Venom, but we're kinda here for it.
Of course, there are many more teasers peppered throughout this new trailer besides the Doom Powers. The eagle-eyed fans out there might have caught a glimpse of Sonic Frontiers' Chaos Island and we even get a first peek at a Metal Overlord boss.
Sonic X Shadow Generations will be speeding our way on 25th October. Those after a physical copy can nab either the standard pre-order which comes with a sweet reversible cover, or the bulky Limited Edition version which packs in a gorgeous Dreamcast statue.
What's your favourite Doom Power so far? Let us know in the comments.
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They just turned Shadow into a Biohazard. Better get Leon!
Also, looks like they're starting to abandon the idea od shadow always needing an emerald to use his signature moves. Probably for the best considering always having them tied to a character can limit the lore or something.
I don't know much about Shadow... but this is kinda giving me Bayonetta vibes.
sure this PS5 or Xbox Series X version, not for a Switch
Metal Overlord?! Damn, haven't seen this dude in over 20 years.
This is shaping up to be one hell of a game... IF they can pull it off. I'm still highly sceptical.
@Roger_Brazil
Literally says at the start “Captured on PC”.
They've got a really nice selection of levels and bosses for the Shadow campaign so far. Maybe it's 2 levels and 1 boss per game?
Maaaaaaaaan I'm really falling into the "cautious optimism" of the Sonic game trap again.
Wait, is Shadow a squid now? An inkling?
Pretty funny that Shadow practically gets the manta ray from Super Mario Galaxy (along with becoming a Splatoon squid etc.) with one of these powers!
Half jokes aside, fingers crossed Sonic X Shadows Generations will end up being good also on Switch as the more I see of it the more I like it!
İ am not so a Sonic guy but this looks like a big game and it looks fun. Fun to play.
İ do not want to try it.
Fun for Sonic fans. İ am more for Super Mario Bros games. Soon Super Mario Party Jamboree is coming out. İ want to play that so much. Super Mario Party games are so much fun.
That "Supporting Me" remix is fire!🔥
Moveset for future smash inclusion but where's the gun
Hoping this is a good game, as I love the old games and Mania. Just hoping this one isn't too gimicky.
Also I thought Shadow didnt really have powers, he had guns and jet boots.
Mentioned it in another comments segment but really do hope that we see some switch footage since iirc we havent seen anything of that version yet.
again i get that companies want to show off a game at its best but the switch version is still a version that is being sold and i do wish that it would be shown off among the others.
@Maubari Metal Overloard is imo one of Sonic's top bosses ever. Shame the power gap is gone now. It took a trio of super powered beings to stop him. Looks like lore wise now, he's weak enough to where a basic form Shadow can easily take him out.
@Bratwurst35 Haha yeah this happend to Perfect Chaos too. Pretty stupid, but oh well. Still looks really badass though.
I truly do not understand Sonic anymore, it all feels jarring to me. But that's ok! I still have my cute, round lil' guy bouncing off robots to release the critters and stop Robotnik. I hope this is good for the rest of you!
Shadow x Bayonetta
Sega says it wants Sonic to surpass Mario, but things like this make it clear they have no fundamental idea why Mario is more popular. They're clearly only interested in courting teenage edgelords.
@HolyGeez03 oh my gosh shadow in jet heels when!!?
@Maulbert When a character made to be edgy acts edgy
(It is an affront to god and Sega should be ashamed of themselves)
Where's the gun dlc?
Oh yes Chaos Island what a memorable level that was for Shadow.
The stage during the surf gimmick almost tricked me into thinking it was a Secret Rings level.
Disappointing if it's from Forces or Frontiers, as Night Palace would look amazing remade and match Shadow's aesthetics. Actually, most of Secret Rings' levels feel like dark, alien-like, apocalyptic situations.
Sega can't fool me tho, this is just a front for the wisps, and is just another way to make the stages easier to develop. It still looks like all the Shadow stages so far will shift to 2D gameplay, this is to me like the missing piece. Once Sega cracks the code on making a 3D stage with at least two minutes of uninterrupted action again, is when I'll accept what they're selling.
I already have this purchased. Now I'm just patiently (impatiently) waiting for release.
@27celsius A character based off of characters like Spawn and Venom getting abilities like Spawn and Venom! Heresy! (Sarcasm.)
Oh? Maybe I should keep an eye out for this game after all.
Well, damn. That's some ultimate life form hyjinx if ever I've seen. I keep turning away from this game, then something keeps coming along to make me take another glance.
The trailer is really ominous with the 2D sections and the slapping some red and black paint on Lost World’s terrible use of wisps and even the way the level design uses them compared to Color’s making them somewhat optional, whatever Adventure style high speed 3D platforming people expected out of this seems like a low priority for Sonic Team. Chaos Island is pretty telling too, that place was 2D hell you were constantly being forced into those sections.
@Maulbert Ad Hominem
Hey @nintendolife, in America on iOS your site keeps reloading, I’ve lost my comment several times now. Pls fix.
Relative to topic, happy to see shadow, not excited about 3 auto scrollers with surfing flying and the morph thingy.
Would prefer to play similar to sonic but maybe with a few interactive gimmicks instead of scripted sections.
Generations Esq Sonic is pretty peak for 3d era though. Looking forward to seeing what all is included in the revamp
@Alckemy sorry to hear that, is it still happening? If so, could you do a screen recording and send it to us? bugs@nintendolife.com
I can't believe they made surfing an official event at the Olympics, but not doom surfing! Boycotting for life.
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