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SONIC x SHADOW
GENERATIONS

Two of the best modern Sonic games in one box — a nostalgic remaster and a brilliant new Shadow campaign — wrapped around a quick, joyful platinum.

8.5 / 10
PixelForge Score
DeveloperSonic Team
ReleasedOct 25, 2024
PlatformPS5 · PS4 · Xbox · Switch · PC
GenrePlatformer
The Review

Two great Sonics, one easy platinum

Sonic X Shadow Generations pairs a crisp remaster of 2011's fan-favourite Sonic Generations with an all-new Shadow Generations campaign — and the new half is so good it nearly steals the show. Two tight, replayable platformers in one package, and a platinum that's pure fun the whole way.

Sonic Generations is still a joyous celebration of the series — Classic and Modern Sonic blasting through remixed nostalgia at 60fps. But it's Shadow Generations that makes this compilation essential: a punchy 3–4 hour campaign with new powers (Chaos Control, Doom abilities), gorgeous reimagined stages, and the best boss fights Sonic Team has produced in years. It's the rare bonus mode that outshines the main course.

The platinum

Both games are short, generous with checkpoints, and endlessly re-runnable, which makes for a wonderfully low-stress list. Most trophies come just from playing — clearing stages, beating bosses and restoring the stage gates. The only real effort is the completionist skill layer: S-Ranking every Act, clearing all the Challenge Acts, and two no-damage final boss clears. None of it is brutal, and generous rank thresholds plus rewind-free retries keep it fair.

If you grew up with Sonic — or just want a breezy, feel-good platinum between bigger games — this is one of the most enjoyable ~13-hour plats on PS Plus Extra. Shadow Generations alone is worth the download.

The Verdict — Pros

  • Shadow Generations is superb — new powers & bosses
  • Sonic Generations remaster runs beautifully at 60fps
  • Short, replayable stages = a low-stress platinum
  • Generous S-Rank thresholds and fair challenges
  • Two full games for one PS Plus download

The Verdict — Cons

  • Sonic Generations is a decade-old remaster
  • Modern Sonic's boost stages can feel on-rails
  • S-Rank & no-damage trophies need a little practice
Platinum Guide

Sonic X Shadow Generations — Platinum Roadmap

1
Platinum
4
Gold
10
Silver
26
Bronze
3.5/10
Difficulty
25–35h
Platinum Time
2
Campaigns
None
Missable
★ A fun, low-stress platinum — nothing is missable. Both games let you replay any Act freely and select stages at will, so you can clean up collectibles, S-Ranks and challenges whenever you like. The only trophies that ask for skill are the S-Ranks, the Challenge Acts, and the two no-damage final bosses — all very doable with a couple of practice runs.

Step-by-Step Roadmap

Step 1

Play both campaigns

Clear Sonic Generations and Shadow Generations end to end. Restoring each Stage Gate, beating every boss and finishing both games pops a big chunk of the list — including both "All Stages Cleared!" silvers.

Step 2

Sweep the collectibles

Grab every Red Star Ring, rescue all Chao, collect the Chaos Emeralds, open every Collection Box in White Space and deliver the rocket parts. That clears both "(Hedge)Hogging It All Up!" silvers and the collectible trophies.

Step 3

Clear the Challenge Acts

Work through every Challenge Act in both games for Sonic Generations: Mission Accomplished! and Shadow Generations: Mission Accomplished! — two of the four golds.

Step 4

S-Rank everything → platinum

Earn Rank S on all Acts in both games (Big Bang & Ultimate Life Form) and beat both final bosses without taking damage (Can't Touch This & Untouchable). The last one flips All Trophies Collected! — the platinum.

Full Trophy List (41)

TrophyGradeHow to Unlock
The Platinum
All Trophies Collected!PlatinumCollect all Trophies.
Sonic Generations
GREEN HILL Restored!BronzeRestore the GREEN HILL Stage Gate. → Sonic guide
CHEMICAL PLANT Restored!BronzeRestore the CHEMICAL PLANT Stage Gate. → Sonic guide
SKY SANCTUARY Restored!BronzeRestore the SKY SANCTUARY Stage Gate. → Sonic guide
SPEED HIGHWAY Restored!BronzeRestore the SPEED HIGHWAY Stage Gate. → Sonic guide
CITY ESCAPE Restored!BronzeRestore the CITY ESCAPE Stage Gate. → Sonic guide
SEASIDE HILL Restored!BronzeRestore the SEASIDE HILL Stage Gate. → Sonic guide
CRISIS CITY Restored!BronzeRestore the CRISIS CITY Stage Gate. → Sonic guide
ROOFTOP RUN Restored!BronzeRestore the ROOFTOP RUN Stage Gate. → Sonic guide
PLANET WISP Restored!BronzeRestore the PLANET WISP Stage Gate. → Sonic guide
Sunny Side UpBronzeDefeat Death Egg Robot. → Sonic guide
Perfect PunisherBronzeDefeat Perfect Chaos. → Sonic guide
Boom Boom DragoonBronzeDefeat Egg Dragoon. → Sonic guide
Scrap MetalBronzeDefeat Metal Sonic. → Sonic guide
Shadow BoxingBronzeDefeat Shadow. → Sonic guide
Silver Got ServedBronzeDefeat Silver. → Sonic guide
Treasure HunterBronzeCollect all the Chaos Emeralds. → Sonic guide
Mad SkillzBronzeGet all Skills. → Sonic guide
Sonic Generations: All Stages Cleared!SilverClear Sonic Generations. → Sonic guide
Rescue ProfessionalSilverRescue all Chao. → Sonic guide
Red Ring CollectorSilverGet all Red Star Rings. → Sonic guide
Sonic Generations: (Hedge)Hogging It All Up!SilverGet all collectibles in Sonic Generations. → Sonic guide
Shadow Generations
SPACE COLONY ARK Restored!BronzeRestore the SPACE COLONY ARK Stage Gate. → Shadow guide
RAIL CANYON Restored!BronzeRestore the RAIL CANYON Stage Gate. → Shadow guide
KINGDOM VALLEY Restored!BronzeRestore the KINGDOM VALLEY Stage Gate. → Shadow guide
SUNSET HEIGHTS Restored!BronzeRestore the SUNSET HEIGHTS Stage Gate. → Shadow guide
CHAOS ISLAND Restored!BronzeRestore the CHAOS ISLAND Stage Gate. → Shadow guide
RADICAL HIGHWAY Act 2 Cleared!BronzeClear RADICAL HIGHWAY Act 2. → Shadow guide
Vanquished BiolizardBronzeDefeat Biolizard. → Shadow guide
Vanquished Metal OverlordBronzeDefeat Metal Overlord. → Shadow guide
Vanquished MephilesBronzeDefeat Mephiles. → Shadow guide
Shadow Generations: All Stages Cleared!SilverClear Shadow Generations. → Shadow guide
Rocket has been completed...?SilverDeliver all the rocket parts to Orbot and Cubot. → Shadow guide
All Collection Boxes Collected!SilverOpen all Collection Boxes in White Space. → Shadow guide
Shadow Generations: (Hedge)Hogging It All Up!SilverGet all collectibles in Shadow Generations. → Shadow guide
S-Ranks & Challenges
Big BangGoldGet Rank S in all Acts in Sonic Generations. → Challenges guide
Sonic Generations: Mission Accomplished!GoldClear all the Challenge Acts in Sonic Generations. → Challenges guide
Ultimate Life FormGoldGet Rank S in all Acts in Shadow Generations. → Challenges guide
Shadow Generations: Mission Accomplished!GoldClear all the Challenge Acts in Shadow Generations. → Challenges guide
Can't Touch ThisSilverTake no damage from the final boss and clear the stage in Sonic Generations. → Challenges guide
UntouchableSilverTake no damage from the final boss and clear the stage in Shadow Generations. → Challenges guide

All 41 trophies (1 · 4 · 10 · 26 · 1,350 points). Grades and descriptions verified against PSNProfiles.

Detailed Trophy Guides

Every trophy broken down step-by-step — stage gates, bosses, collectible routes and exactly how to S-rank each Act.

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Sonic Generations

The 9 stage gates, 6 bosses, Chaos Emeralds, Chao, Red Star Rings and every Sonic-half collectible.
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Shadow Generations

The 5 gates, Radical Highway, the three bosses, White Space Collection Boxes and rocket parts.
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S-Ranks & Challenges

The four golds plus the two no-damage bosses — how to S-rank every Act and clear the Challenge Acts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to platinum Sonic X Shadow Generations?
Roughly 25–35 hours for the full platinum, depending on your pace and how much you use guides.
How hard is the Sonic X Shadow Generations platinum?
PIXELFORGE rates it 3.5 / 10 for difficulty — see the roadmap for where the tougher trophies sit.
Are there missable trophies in Sonic X Shadow Generations?
No — nothing is permanently missable, so you can clean up any trophies you skip after finishing the story.
Do you need to play online for the Sonic X Shadow Generations platinum?
No — the entire platinum can be earned solo and offline.
How many trophies does Sonic X Shadow Generations have?
41 trophies in total, including the platinum.