Summary
As a celebration of the series,Sonic X Shadow Generationsre-envisions iconic boss fights from previous games, letting you duke it out withthe Blue Blur’s toughest enemiesin a slew of fierce rematches. Additionally, the game overhauls some of the weaker fights in the series, turning them into engaging boss battles worth replaying time and time again.
There isn’t a bad boss in Sonic X Shadow Generations, per se, but some are definitely better than others. A good boss pays homage to the fight it’s based on while adding new surprises and quality-of-life updates. The following boss battles do all of that and much more.
Originally From
Sonic CD
Metal Sonic’s boss is an exciting reimagining of the original fight from Sonic CD, featuringthe same incredible musicand some new twists. Instead of racing your robotic doppelganger, you must dodge his attacks while the ground collapses behind you.
Metal Sonic has a slew of devilish tricks to keep you on your toes. He can surround himself with lightning to destroy the road and even throw streetlights at you. It’s a heart-pounding battle and an excellent way to modernize an iconic boss fight from the past.
Sonic Adventure 2
The Bilolizard is back for a rematch with Shadow, bringing some surprising new powers with it. While the fight starts just like the original, things take a shocking turn when the Biolizard grows purple, mutated limbs, and clings to the ceiling. You must use a mix of Doom Spears and Chaos Control to reflect the lizard’s attacks back at it.
This boss is definitely one of the most improved from the original. With a much better camera and no annoying gaps in the floor, you’re free to enjoy the riveting action without unfairly dying over and over. Simply put, the Biolizard fight pays homage to the boss from Sonic Adventure 2 while fixing all of its issues.
Talk about a massive improvement! The fight against Shadow is a much better version of the hedgehogs' legendary battle from Sonic Adventure 2. This time, you must race Shadow to an energy orb to fill up a power meter and unleash a devastating boost attack. Be careful, though, because if Shadow beats you to it, you’ll need to dodge his rapid-fire Chaos Spears.
Above all else, the fight strikes a perfect balance between speed and strategy. Will you go as fast as possible and risk running out of boost? Or will you go out of your way to refill your boost meter, allowing Shadow to take the lead? It’s an exhilarating test of skill with a few clever nods to Sonic Adventure 2 for some extra nostalgia.
Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
Now this is how you make a comeback. While the original fight with Mephiles is best left forgotten, the rematch in Shadow Generations is one for the ages. Mephiles is a master of illusion and will do anything to hide from you. It’s up to you to use Doom Morph to rip him out of the darkness and throw him into a bomb à la Super Mario 64.
But that’s not all - Mephiles can make clones of himself to throw you off and even mutate into a giant monster. There’s no shortage of epic surprises and thrilling action sequences to get immersed in. To top it all off, the boss makesexcellent use of Shadow’s abilities.
Sonic Unleashed
The Egg Dragoon fight takes a slower-paced boss from Sonic Unleashed and turns it into a thrilling high-speed race. The goal is to chase after Eggman while he fires flamethrowers, ice beams, and a massive drill at you. He can even separate both halves of the robot to perform two simultaneous attacks.
As the penultimate boss in Sonic Generations, this fight tests a number of your abilities, including speed, rail grinding, and wall jumping. There’s even a free-fall segment, just like the original fight in Unleashed. It’s the perfect way to bring together everything you’ve learned so far, with a banger of a boss theme to boot.
Sonic Adventure
The fight with Perfect Chaos is surprisingly faithful to the original battle from Sonic Adventure, and there are no complaints here. Just like before, you must run through the flooded streets of Station Square to reach the monster while it does everything to keep you away.
This boss has the best atmosphere of any fight in the game. The raging tornadoes and collapsing buildings really evoke the feeling of trying to survive a world-ending catastrophe. There’s even a remixed version of Open Your Heart to get your adrenaline pumping even more.
Sonic Heroes
Metal Overlord wasthe toughest boss in Sonic Heroes, and he’s certainly no slouch here. Eggman’s empire has been completely flooded, and it’s up to you to speed through the wreckage and throw any debris at the metal monster.
This fight has some of the game’s coolest moments and most exhilarating action sequences. Using Doom Surf to reflect Metal Overlord’s attacks is endlessly satisfying. There’s even a sequence where you engage in a Zelda-esque tennis match with the boss. What more could you want?
Shadow the Hedgehog
Devil Doom is the final boss of Shadow Generations, and he ensures it goes out with a bang. You’re transported to a distorted version of Radical Highway and must use every skill in your arsenal to defeat Black Doom once and for all.
This fight utilizes almost every ability in the game, leading to plenty of jaw-dropping moments. One minute, you’re dodging twisted skyscrapers with the Doom Wings. The next, you’re shooting asteroids at the boss with Doom Surf. It all culminates in a nail-biting final phase, accompanied by a newly-arranged version of the song All Hail Shadow. Ifyou didn’t think Shadow was awesome before, you will after this fight.
