Mephiles was one thing... But to have Gerald and Maria return... Honestly, I'm surprised the concept wasn't any more obvious: using the Time Eater as a way to have Shadow reunite with Maria (and Gerald).
I doubt they will return completely or forever. I guess, they will appear only in this game, but they will have to disappear yet again for saving world purpose. But who knows...? Maybe, they will appear completely? ... PFFFT!! HAHAHAHH!! WHAT A STUPID JOKE I EVER SAID TODAY, IT'S NOT A CHANCE TO SEE IT, HAHAHA! Haha... ha...... ... ok, it's getting even more sadder
@@iljafedorenko3080 The announcer implied that you'd have to set the timeline back to normal, and so far, we can assume that this takes place alongside Sonic's run of Generations, so we're really just seeing a different POV of the same story Ala SA1 and 2. If it's anything like the Shadow the Hedgehog game, he's probably going to have a choice of either saving Maria or setting the timeline right, which'll be one hell of a gut punch to look forward to.
@@supersonicmario56 I was thinking Maria would get dragged into White Space. I was moreso expecting the Rival Battle to kick off (both campaigns will briefly intersect; Last Story asking for too much?) because Shadow doesn't want Sonic blurting out her eventual fate (if she crosses paths with him first).
Black Doom turns into a biblically accurate angel and meanwhile the entire community is busy freaking out about Memphis Tennessee being on screen for half a second.
Doom could already turn into big scary monster. Also angels in the Bible could take on many forms. Bro is over here thinking about the stuff Lovecraft ripped off but didn't pay attention to the man in the robes who was like "pssst I'm an angel and I got a mission for ya"
@@jockson7574 I doubt we're gonna see an Unleashed, Colors, or Lost World stage here, otherwise we would have seen *something* from one of the trailers. IMO Lost World's tone doesn't really gel well with what we've soon so far from Shadow Generations (same reason why I don't think we're getting an Unleashed or Colors stage), not to mention that it would just be plain weird to see stage slots for a Shadow game to be taken up by... what, Asteroid Coaster and Frozen Factory? As funny as it would be to see Shadow riding in a roller coaster or encased in a big snowball, it would be pretty jarring compared to the other stages we've seen.
@@reylimichel8023 Even with less levels, it probably is. With the whole frontiers style open world hub world attached to it and with what levels it does have being around double the length of the average gens level.
The Only character who I need to see in this game is Infinite.Maybe the Boss in the Force's Stages is the Death Egg Robot but you really think that Infinite is really who are controled this robots for attacck Shadow.This Will be great.
@@_SSCJ I'd honestly love it if they fought again but this time Shadow just says something like "You know, you were right; you're not weak after all." That alone would sell the game for me (even though I've already pre-ordered it but whatever).
@@_SSCJ And for this reason I want that he can appear in the game because it will be the perfect oportunity or at least one of the them,if Paramount also decided too to do a Movie that includes Infinite.But in definativaley there could be a gold oportunity to return to this game and this time he really could get his role of villain who it's really deserved.
1: MEPHILES IS BACK!! 2: Maria and Gerald finally showed up in a game after almost 20 years 3: Shadow and Maria will probably have a final goodbye 4: Mephiles was way more unlikely but now that he's here, then Infinite has a high chance of showing up as well
@@DXSHTPST I hope so too. I can't think of any better boss for Sunset Heights level except for Infinite (or Mega Death Egg Robot which would be lame af)
Fuck "a final goodbye". How about a happily ever after? It's been 20 years. Let these two finally be together, for good, already. It's getting annoying xD
@@delinquenter So you want them to just undo one of the best stories they've ever told for the sake of giving a character a good ending? I'll tell you what would be REALLY annoying; ruining the backstory for one of the franchise's most beloved characters for no reason.
@@lukasruston8618 Why should they be stuck in the past when they could have a happier future? A happy ending for Shadow and Maria doesn’t have to ruin their story at all. People can grow and change, and that includes their relationships. But I don't disagree with your idea either. Whether it's a bittersweet or an uplifting conclusion, I hope it's a well executed ending.
I’m really hoping that we get Infinite as a rival battle alongside Mephiles, the two are usually put together and with Sunset heights it would only make sense.
Man that Sunset Heights remix is PHENOMENAL, and freaking Mephiles!?!? Yeah this is amazing if it wasn't clear already, bro look at the Forces stages they actually look fantastic. You gotta platform on the Death Egg Robot's arms as they're trying to attack you omg.
@@nicolasalazard8080 Yes, I played the original generations when it came out years ago. But in that one we only dealt with "what was" not "what could/will be".
@@persona9709 Well, you didn't see the future in Generations because those future games literally didn't exist (and because they wanted more nostalgia so they didn't bother creating new levels)... although, Crisis City is from the future anyways soooooo...
I pre-ordered the game roughly two-three months ago and you've kept me salivating with each new reveal! I admit, I saw Mephiles coming, so I wasn't too shocked... But Maria and Gerald being brought back due to Time Eater shenaningans? That blew my mind! The stakes are so high and I'm not sure I'll be able to handle the emotions!
Mephiles AND Black Doom, two of the darkest villains in sonic history and both personal enemies of Shadow, though Black Doom has been the only to actually get under Shadow's skin and scare him. looks like Black Doom is still pure evil as ever
Mephiles shows up in front of Shadow for the first time in 06 and Shadow has no idea who he is because he hasn't created the bootstrap paradox yet. I wonder if Mephiles will be annoyed to show up in front of Shadow in Generations, only for Shadow to not remember him because of the time erasure.
@@CrossGameplays-y2nThat’s literally impossible Shadow was sealed away years before silver was born. Probably even sealed away years before silvers grandparents were born.
This is a good chance for people who never played a shadow game or know of shadows story to know about him before the sonic 3 movie comes out, a pretty smart move saga
My excitement is through the roof! Shadow is my favorite character, and seeing him in another game and the movie makes me the happiest person on earth.
I did NOT expect a story trailer to use forces music, but hey that music was underrated and I'm here for it! Plus seeing those robots from Forces and that stage as a whole actually get proper effort is rad, along with everything that will be here!
YES!!!! Look say what you will about Sega, the games’ quality, or the fandom, but Sonic has been cooking grommet meals these past few years. The best part is they listen to the fans. People have been saying for YEARS to bring back Mephiles because he was the best part of 06’s story. And the time travel shenanigans of Generations would’ve been the time. He’s perfect for a Shadow story because he was the antagonist of Shadow’s 06 story. I hope he talks and it’s not just a lame silent battle. Not that I’m complaining by why is Metal Overlord a Shadow exclusive boss? He didn’t even fight him the first time. Biolizard is really his only giant monster boss (aside from Devil Doom). We did have the general’s mech as a boss. Still looks like a great boss tho. This might be too much to hope for, and since this game takes place a few games ago in the timeline, but it would be awesome if he’s able to save Maria and bring her back to his time. But I doubt that’ll happen. He’ll at least get to say goodbye. And sounds like there’s maybe gonna be a little retconning? The game Shadow the Hedgehog was a mess that contradicted SA2. Great for the lore but maybe they’ll make it a little cleaner.
Got teary eyes when i realized who was going to appear in the ending. Pls let this game's story be perfect. You cannot be wasting the "Shadow talks to Maria one last time" card on a whatever narrative, pls 😭😭😭
So far, we got: The Black Arms and Black Doom, Metal Overlord, Mephiles, and a return of Maria and Gerald Robotnik. Now I'm hoping we also get the Biolizard since it is a part of Shadow's story. Please make it happen Sega.
Black Doom: Mephiles ?!? I don't understand. I thought that the avatar of Solaris was... no more. Mephiles: I am back with a vengeance. And soon YOU will be no more !
When I saw Mephiles I said his name out loud like he was my arch nemesis I really didn’t think they’d bring him back alongside black doom but he’ll this is great
Notice how time eater's portal opens the same way the phantom ruby opened a portal in mania. Infinite is almost here guys!!!!!! And I never thought of this but metal overlord may only be phase 2 of his boss fight so neo metal may be phase 1. Its also interesting that they pose time eater as the one who sends shadow back to maria and gerald, this might be the first time if any where we see him cry. But beside that this might mean that the theory of the time eater being mephiles true because I doubt eggman was controling him until the final fight and I don't think we would want to go back and change shadow's history's, nor would he really need too. But mephlis would have a greater reason if he is in control of or he is the time eater.
I have a theory about Black Doom’s involvement in the whole situation: when the Time Eater appeared, Black Doom somehow sensed its presence and tapped into the power to time-travel and meddle with Shadow of the future, which is how Shadow Generations started
I feel like the Sonics are dealing with the robots and eventual main villaisn, while Shadow deal with the deadlier ones. Silver possibly handling the massive grunts and stuff.
