Shadow was created by Professor Gerald Robotnik on Space Colony ARK 50 years ago. Created as Ultimate Life Form through Project Shadow using Black Doom DNA. Initially named "Terios" and designed by Shiro Maekawa
Sonic Adventure (1998) remains the best overall with its 3D debut and multiple playable characters. Sonic Frontiers (2022) represents a significant return to the series after a 50-year hiatus. Sonic Superstars (2023) offers a strong return to 2D with co-op and Chaos Emeralds. Sonic Origins Plus (2023) provides a comprehensive classic Sonic collection
Guardian of Master Emerald, excels in physical combat and various abilities. Can climb, dig, swim, glide, and use Chaos energy effectively
Developed by Dimps and Sonic Team, released October 2010 for multiple platforms. Originally conceived as smartphone-exclusive spin-off, later became mainline. Development lasted about a year and a half. Game sold over one million copies within a year
Created by Takashi Iizuka, Shiro Maekawa, and Kazuyuki Hoshino for Sonic Adventure 2. Originally named "Terios" and designed by Hoshino with Sonic-like features. Inspired by Dragon Ball's Vegeta and Image Comics' Spawn
Cream the Rabbit (6) is Vanilla's daughter and a polite rabbit. Charmy Bee (6) co-founded Team Chaotix and is a motivated bee. Marine the Raccoon (7) is a sailor who joins Sonic's adventures. Miles Prower (8) is a fox who becomes Sonic's best friend. Amy Rose (12) is Sonic's crush and wields a powerful hammer