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Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-2120 or FX-6300 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1GB Espace disque : 35.3 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Low 720p @ 30 FPS. CPU: A processor supporting AVX extensions set is required to launch the application. GPU: A D3D10 compatible graphics adapter is required to launch the application. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
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Speed‑driven platforming is the headline act, gathering 98 positive mentions out of 128. The game enjoys an overwhelmingly positive Steam record – 97 % of 15,195 total reviews are favorable and 90 % of the 494 post‑release samples stay positive.
What it's about: Shadow the Hedgehog revient avec Sonic classique et moderne dans SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, une nouvelle collection offrant deux expériences uniques !
In-game
« Easily one of the best Sonic games I've ever played bundled with easily one of the best Sonic games I've ever played. Price is a biiit much but it's usually what I pay for crack anyway and both of these games are a comparable experience. »👍 anonymous review · 59 h played111« The Everyone 10+ rating does not fit this game. There is a cutscene involving Sonic kissing Shadow. »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played211« This is a good product that a good team worked on, thank you, the game is fun..) We are waiting for the DLC where Nakkuruzu za Ekiduna will play the leading role, it’s time, the time has come, everyone needs it..) »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played1« Ce jeu est vraiment incroyable, je demande plus de jeux Sonic style Gameplay Boost ! »👍 anonymous review · 36 h played« La partie Sonic était déjà incroyable mais alors la partie Shadow c'est du poulet »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« mon sonic 3D préférer voir un de mes jeux préférer »👍 anonymous review · 47 h played
« Rarement vu des contrôles aussi nazes. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Le recyclage atroce, la vraie partie de Shadow, ne dure que 10 heures à peine »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« pour le moment seul shadow fonctionne pour moi,sonic génération ne ce lance pas ! »👎 anonymous review · 51 h played« WAY too short, I would be seriously pissed off if I paid full price for this. You've got like 4 abilities, two 3 minute acts and a boss to use them in and the games done- The Sonic Gen "Remaster" is ♥♥♥♥ also. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Its pretty short. Maybe sonic just isn't for me, but the fights are just long repetitive sequences that really aren't enjoyable. A lot of the levels feel like the game is on autopilot and what you can interact with is minimal. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Meilleur jeu Sonic, si vous devez jouer a un jeu Sonic, c'est lui »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
In players' words
« Easily one of the best Sonic games I've ever played bundled with easily one of the best Sonic games I've ever played. Price is a biiit much but it's usually what I pay for crack anyway and both of these games are a comparable experience. »👍 anonymous review · 59 h played111« Rarement vu des contrôles aussi nazes. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« The Everyone 10+ rating does not fit this game. There is a cutscene involving Sonic kissing Shadow. »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played211« Le recyclage atroce, la vraie partie de Shadow, ne dure que 10 heures à peine »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« This is a good product that a good team worked on, thank you, the game is fun..) We are waiting for the DLC where Nakkuruzu za Ekiduna will play the leading role, it’s time, the time has come, everyone needs it..) »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played1« pour le moment seul shadow fonctionne pour moi,sonic génération ne ce lance pas ! »👎 anonymous review · 51 h played« Ce jeu est vraiment incroyable, je demande plus de jeux Sonic style Gameplay Boost ! »👍 anonymous review · 36 h played« WAY too short, I would be seriously pissed off if I paid full price for this. You've got like 4 abilities, two 3 minute acts and a boss to use them in and the games done- The Sonic Gen "Remaster" is ♥♥♥♥ also. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« La partie Sonic était déjà incroyable mais alors la partie Shadow c'est du poulet »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Its pretty short. Maybe sonic just isn't for me, but the fights are just long repetitive sequences that really aren't enjoyable. A lot of the levels feel like the game is on autopilot and what you can interact with is minimal. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« mon sonic 3D préférer voir un de mes jeux préférer »👍 anonymous review · 47 h played« Meilleur jeu Sonic, si vous devez jouer a un jeu Sonic, c'est lui »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
77 % pos · n=128
Story / writing
84 % pos · n=43
Content / longevity
31 % pos · n=42
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=28
Performance
53 % pos · n=17
Audio / music
93 % pos · n=14
Value for money
31 % pos · n=13
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
128
98
12
18
Story / writing
43
36
3
4
Content / longevity
42
13
8
21
Graphics / art
28
23
1
4
Performance
17
9
1
7
Audio / music
14
13
1
0
Value for money
13
4
0
9
Interface / UX
6
2
0
4
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.7 h.
<2h
57 % (n=21)
2-10h
85 % (n=179)
10-25h
95 % (n=175)
>25h
94 % (n=119)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 08, 2024 · All-time low: €14.99 (Jun 18, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
4,2 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 40 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 30,8 % of players.
Gameplay shines with 98 positive mentions out of 128 total, making it the most praised aspect.
Story receives strong approval, tallying 36 positive mentions out of 43.
Audio is nearly universally praised, with 13 positive mentions out of 14.
Graphics earn 23 positive mentions out of 28, indicating solid visual reception.
Weaknesses
Performance hiccups appear in 7 negative mentions out of 17, highlighting optimization concerns.
Content depth draws criticism, with 21 negative mentions out of 42.
Price is a sticking point, recording 9 negative mentions out of 13.
Bugs, though few, are all negative – 2 out of 2 mentions.
Who is it for?
Fans of fast‑paced Sonic platformers and nostalgic players will likely revel in the familiar speed and level design. Those seeking flawless performance or extensive post‑launch content may find the experience less satisfying.
Is SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 15,195 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 49,99€.
Verdict
Sonic X Shadow Generations delivers the classic Sonic thrill that most players celebrate, reflected in its near‑perfect Steam rating. While the core gameplay and audio excel, performance quirks and limited content temper the enthusiasm. Overall, it stands as a strong addition for series loyalists willing to overlook a few rough edges.
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