In case you missed the initial announcement, Sega is celebrating the release of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie this week with special DLC for Sonic X Shadow Generations.
It allows you to "dash through the streets of Shibuya" in a unique stage inspired by the events of third live-action movie. Shadow is also voiced as his movie voice actor Keanu Reeves.
"When transported to an unknown dimension, Shadow must race through the streets of modern-day Shibuya to defeat the forces of G.U.N. Take on a new look as Shadow and play through a unique level inspired by the new movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, featuring the voice of Keanu Reeves!"
This DLC is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition, but if you don't already own this, you can purchase the DLC as a standalone item for $4.99 (or your regional equivalent). You can also upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition (containing some extra goodies) for $11.99.
If you haven't already played this game, it's well worth a look if you're a Sonic (and Shadow) fan. We gave the game 9 out of 10 stars here on Nintendo Life.
"Shadow's new chapter represents the franchise's 3D gameplay at its very best. It introduces a bunch of awesome new abilities while showcasing some of the most creative stages we've ever seen, and we're keen to keep replaying to nail those crucial S-ranks."
Will you be checking out this new DLC for Sonic X Shadow Generations? Let us know in the comments.
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I played the level last night. It's a good level but don't think it's going to blow anyone away or anything, though you can definitely tell they were trying to make it flashy and I do think they did a good job of that.
As for Keanu Reeves going by that level he's mostly a good Shadow but his, "Chaos Control!" is a bit weak.
I would say "Sonic fans are eating well" but when weren't they?
Huh. Interesting takes. It's just one stage though?
I'd expected more.
Sonic fans have had at least half decent games for a little while now, but precious few have been truly great. Especially ever since Heroes introduced the trend of every enemy having an HP bar.
@Mariotag We might not have had some great games recently, but Frontiers and Shadow Generations is the right direction in my opinion.
@Jamie64326
I enjoyed Frontiers, for a while. Those affinity tokens kinda ruined it for me by the end though. I still can't finish the last island cause I need to collect a bunch of them one at a time, and I've already filled out the map.
Don't forget, there've been other good games too! Mania for one.
Production valves in this for the animations are very high but it’s still under 10 minutes of content for 5 bucks compared to the hours of content added for free to Frontiers.
@Mariotag
You can just cheese it by buying them from Big. The final horizon version of the island is better anyway you it doesn’t have tokens to collect but it’s a more difficult experience.
@SalvorHardin
Eh. It's what I've been doing. Long and tedious process, especially since I want to 100% the game.
And yeah. One stage, 5 dollars. Like, Wii U era, DLC bundles were more $20 for immense amounts of content. A fourth of that now only equals one stage?
It reminds me of the Pokemon DLC, and how I can't help but compare it to the special edition games back in the day.
@Jamie64326 There has been talk about 'Sonic Heroes' getting remastered next year. As somebody who loved the original game I have always been disappointed it has never been released on other newer consoles like Sonic Adventure 1 and 2, Sonic Unleashed, Sonic Colours and Sonic Generations have been. It was one of the most fun Sonic 3D games imo.
Will eventually upgrade to the Digital Deluxe Edition instead of just getting this but still, thanks for the reminder!
Its a fine level and the challenges are enjoyable but I did get frustrated with the cutscene within the level (the one where Shadow tackles the helicopter). It kind of interrupts the flow of the action. I wish they incorporated a QTE in it to keep it to keep the players attention.
I also wish the music was a little quieter too. If you have Keanu Reeves voicing a character, I'd quite like to hear his voice though.
Still a fun level nonetheless
5 bucks for 5 minutes?
@brandonbwii well said. I think it added lil random challenges around the world too I don't remember seeing before the DLC, but ya I was hoping for at least 2 acts.
@DollyrotsFan1 Sonic Unleashed as yet to be re-released on current platforms. I believe it is backwards compatible on Xbox.
@Mariotag Yeah Mania is a great game. By the fans for the fans.
Is this worth it?
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