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{{Tab
:''This article is about the stage in [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)]]. For information about the space station, see [[Space Colony ARK]].''
 
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{{Level
 
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|tab2 = Gallery
|title = The ARK
 
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|bg = greentab
|image = [[File:The_ark_shot1.jpg|242px]]
 
|caption = Shadow shooting the ARK's defensive system
 
|1st_app = ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''<br>{{Only}}
 
|other_apps =
 
|description =
 
|theme = [[Space theme]]
 
|location = Space
 
|previous = '''Dark'''<br/>[[Central City (Shadow the Hedgehog stage)|Central City]]<br>[[The Doom]]
 
|next = '''Dark'''<br/>[[GUN Fortress]]<br>'''Normal'''<br/>[[Black Comet (Shadow the Hedgehog stage)|Black Comet]]
 
|story_charas = *[[Shadow the Hedgehog]]
 
*[[Doom's Eye]] {{C|Dark}}
 
|number = 5
 
|acts = 1
 
|boss = [[Blue Falcon]]
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
:''This article is about the stage in [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]. For the space station, see [[Space Colony ARK]].''
 
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{{Infobox level
 
|title = The ARK
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|image = The ARK Screenshot 2.png
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|caption =
 
|1st_app = ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' {{Only}}
 
|other_apps =
 
|description =
 
|theme = [[Space theme]]
 
|location = Space
 
|previous = '''Dark'''<br/>[[Central City (stage)|Central City]]<br>[[The Doom]]
 
|next = '''Dark'''<br/>[[GUN Fortress]]<br>'''Normal'''<br/>[[Black Comet (stage)|Black Comet]]
 
|charas = [[Shadow the Hedgehog]]
 
|story_charas = [[Doom's Eye]] {{C|Dark}}
 
|number = 5
 
|acts = 1
 
|boss = [[Blue Falcon]]
 
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{{Quote left|Hidden inside the [[Space Colony ARK]] is the [[Eclipse Cannon|most powerful weapon]], able to pierce stars. The seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s are needed to demonstrate its full power or tomorrow's prosperity ritual will all be for nothing.|[[Black Doom]], ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''}}
 
'''The ARK''' is a stage in the ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. The ARK is one of five fifth stages and can be reached by completing the [[Central City#Dark|Dark mission]] of [[Central City]], or the [[The Doom#Dark|Dark mission]] of [[The Doom]].
 
'''The ARK''' is a stage in the ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. The ARK is one of five fifth stages and can be reached by completing the [[Central City#Dark|Dark mission]] of [[Central City]], or the [[The Doom#Dark|Dark mission]] of [[The Doom]].
   
== Story ==
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==Story==
This level can only be accessed by evil means; either by destroying [[Central City (stage)|Central City]] with the five blockbuster bombs or reliving Shadow's massacre of [[Guardian Units of Nations|G.U.N.]] troops half a century ago in [[The Doom]]. Whichever method is used, [[Black Doom]] seems satisfied enough at Shadow's pure dark leanings to place him in the vanguard of the attack on the [[Space Colony ARK]]. Warping both of them into space, Doom orders Shadow to go ahead of the main army and take out the ARK's defensive matrix, thereby ensuring the [[Black Arms]] forces will have a clear path to the [[Eclipse Cannon]].
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This level can only be accessed by evil means; either by destroying [[Central City (stage)|Central City]] with the five blockbuster bombs or reliving Shadow's massacre of [[Guardian Units of Nations|G.U.N.]] troops half a century ago in [[The Doom]]. Whichever method is used, [[Black Doom]] seems satisfied enough at [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]'s pure dark leanings to place him in the vanguard of the attack on the [[Space Colony ARK]]. Warping both of them into space, Doom orders Shadow to go ahead of the main army and take out the ARK's defensive matrix, thereby ensuring the [[Black Arms]] forces will have a clear path to the [[Eclipse Cannon]].
   
The exterior of the ARK is choked with mechanical rubble, presumably shaken off the superstructure during the abortive colony drop at the end of ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''. Making matters even more difficult is [[G.U.N.]], who is continuing their orbital defensive strategy; floating military robots and the ARK's own defenses (green energy barriers) also impede the Arms' progress. Shadow can either follow Doom's orders and clear a path, or bypass the defenses and fly into the space station alone.
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The exterior of the ARK is choked with mechanical rubble, presumably shaken off the superstructure during the abortive colony drop at the end of ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''. Making matters even more difficult is [[Guardian Units of Nations|G.U.N.]], who is continuing their orbital defensive strategy; floating military robots and the ARK's own defenses (green energy barriers) also impede the Arms' progress. Shadow can either follow Doom's orders and clear a path, or bypass the defenses and fly into the space station alone.
   
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==Weapons==
== Keys locations ==
 
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The following [[Weapons in Shadow the Hedgehog|weapons]] can be found in The ARK:
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*[[Gatling Gun]]
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*[[Heavy Machine Gun]]
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*[[Semi-Auto Rifle]]
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*[[RPG]]
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*[[4-Shot RPG]]
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*[[Environment Objects]]
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==Key locations==
 
# Right when you begin the stage, turn around... the key is right behind you.
 
# Right when you begin the stage, turn around... the key is right behind you.
 
# Drop down to the Fourth platform with the turrets and the squadrons of GUN Beetles. Just below the level with two turrets is the key.
 
# Drop down to the Fourth platform with the turrets and the squadrons of GUN Beetles. Just below the level with two turrets is the key.
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# After you pass by the second Defense Unit, you will see another floating platform. Land on it, and get the key at the end of the tunnel.
 
# After you pass by the second Defense Unit, you will see another floating platform. Land on it, and get the key at the end of the tunnel.
 
# When you reach the Chaos Emerald at the end, pass it up and get the key at the end of the tunnel.
 
# When you reach the Chaos Emerald at the end, pass it up and get the key at the end of the tunnel.
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==Missions==
 
==Missions==
 
===Dark===
 
===Dark===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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{| class="wikitable"
 
!Guide
 
!Guide
 
!Mission
 
!Mission
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!Tips
 
!Tips
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[File:Shadow the Hedgehog - Dark Mission - Doom's Eye.png|link=Doom's Eye]]
|[[File:Baddoom.png|50px]]
 
 
|''Destroy the ARK's defenses!''
 
|''Destroy the ARK's defenses!''
 
|Destroy the four defense units.
 
|Destroy the four defense units.
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[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)#Ranking|Ranking]]:
 
[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)#Ranking|Ranking]]:
{| style="width: 200px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |A
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:A Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png]]
 
|≥ 36,000 points
 
|≥ 36,000 points
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |B
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:B Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png]]
 
|33,000 points
 
|33,000 points
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |C
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:C Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png]]
 
|26,000 points
 
|26,000 points
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |D
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:D Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png]]
 
|10,000 points
 
|10,000 points
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |E
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:E Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png]]
 
|< 10,000 points
 
|< 10,000 points
 
|}
 
|}
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[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)#Ranking|Ranking]]:
 
[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)#Ranking|Ranking]]:
{| style="width: 200px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |A
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:A Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png]]
 
|≥ 37,000 points
 
|≥ 37,000 points
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |B
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:B Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png]]
 
|34,000 points
 
|34,000 points
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |C
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:C Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png]]
 
|27,000 points
 
|27,000 points
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |D
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:D Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png]]
 
|10,000 points
 
|10,000 points
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |E
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:E Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png]]
 
|< 10,000 points
 
|< 10,000 points
 
|}
 
|}
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==Boss: Blue Falcon==
 
==Boss: Blue Falcon==
Boss's Affiliation: [[G.U.N.]]
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Boss's Affiliation: [[Guardian Units of Nations|G.U.N.]]
   
'''Guide''': None
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'''Guide''': [[Doom's Eye]]
   
 
'''Tips''': Get the pistol out of the weapon container and use the spring to reach the upper level. Attack Blue Falcon's missile launchers, then use the dropped launchers when they are destroyed.
 
'''Tips''': Get the pistol out of the weapon container and use the spring to reach the upper level. Attack Blue Falcon's missile launchers, then use the dropped launchers when they are destroyed.
   
 
Ranking:
 
Ranking:
{| style="width: 200px;" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
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{| border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"
 
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |Rank
 
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |Rank
 
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |Time (Mins)
 
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |Time (Mins)
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |A
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:A Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png|center]]
 
|≤ 1:50
 
|≤ 1:50
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |B
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:B Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png|center]]
 
|2:30
 
|2:30
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |C
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:C Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png|center]]
 
|3:00
 
|3:00
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |D
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:D Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png|center]]
 
|3:30
 
|3:30
 
|-
 
|-
| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |E
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| style="background-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" |[[File:E Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog).png|center]]
 
|> 3:30
 
|> 3:30
 
|}
 
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The ARK's level structure bears a great resemblance to Final Chase and Final Rush, the final levels of either story of ''Sonic Adventure 2'', the latter of which being [[Sonic]]'s last stage of the Hero story.
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*The ARK's level structure bears a great resemblance to [[Final Chase]] and [[Final Rush]], the final levels of the Dark and Hero stories respectively of ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', the latter of which being [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]'s last stage of the Hero story.
 
*The BGM of this stage can be recognized as a remix of the Final Rush BGM.
 
*The BGM of this stage can be recognized as a remix of the Final Rush BGM.
 
*The boss for this stage,"Blue Falcon", is the exact name of Captain Falcon's racer in the series F-Zero.
 
*The boss for this stage,"Blue Falcon", is the exact name of Captain Falcon's racer in the series F-Zero.
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==Videos==
 
==Videos==
{{#tag:tabber|
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<tabber>
Normal=[[File:Shadow the Hedgehog - Stage 5 The ARK - Normal (A-Rank)|thumb|left|350px]]
 
{{!}}-{{!}}
 
 
Dark=[[File:Shadow the Hedgehog (GC) The ARK Dark Mission A Rank|thumb|left|350px]]
 
Dark=[[File:Shadow the Hedgehog (GC) The ARK Dark Mission A Rank|thumb|left|350px]]
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|-|
{{!}}-{{!}}
 
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Normal=[[File:Shadow the Hedgehog - Stage 5 The ARK - Normal (A-Rank)|thumb|left|350px]]
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|-|
 
Expert Mode=[[File:Shadow the Hedgehog - Expert Mode playthrough part 13 23 The ARK|thumb|left|350px]]
 
Expert Mode=[[File:Shadow the Hedgehog - Expert Mode playthrough part 13 23 The ARK|thumb|left|350px]]
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</tabber>
}}
 
{{Shadow Info}}
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{{-}}
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==Source==
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*''Shadow the Hedgehog Prima official guide''
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{{Shadow info}}
 
[[Category:Shadow the Hedgehog stages]]
 
[[Category:Shadow the Hedgehog stages]]
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[[Category:Space theme]]

Revision as of 00:03, 23 October 2019

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This article is about the stage in Shadow the Hedgehog. For the space station, see Space Colony ARK.

Hidden inside the Space Colony ARK is the most powerful weapon, able to pierce stars. The seven Chaos Emeralds are needed to demonstrate its full power or tomorrow's prosperity ritual will all be for nothing.


Black Doom, Shadow the Hedgehog

The ARK is a stage in the Shadow the Hedgehog. The ARK is one of five fifth stages and can be reached by completing the Dark mission of Central City, or the Dark mission of The Doom.

Story

This level can only be accessed by evil means; either by destroying Central City with the five blockbuster bombs or reliving Shadow's massacre of G.U.N. troops half a century ago in The Doom. Whichever method is used, Black Doom seems satisfied enough at Shadow's pure dark leanings to place him in the vanguard of the attack on the Space Colony ARK. Warping both of them into space, Doom orders Shadow to go ahead of the main army and take out the ARK's defensive matrix, thereby ensuring the Black Arms forces will have a clear path to the Eclipse Cannon.

The exterior of the ARK is choked with mechanical rubble, presumably shaken off the superstructure during the abortive colony drop at the end of Sonic Adventure 2. Making matters even more difficult is G.U.N., who is continuing their orbital defensive strategy; floating military robots and the ARK's own defenses (green energy barriers) also impede the Arms' progress. Shadow can either follow Doom's orders and clear a path, or bypass the defenses and fly into the space station alone.

Weapons

The following weapons can be found in The ARK:

Key locations

  1. Right when you begin the stage, turn around... the key is right behind you.
  2. Drop down to the Fourth platform with the turrets and the squadrons of GUN Beetles. Just below the level with two turrets is the key.
  3. After the Fourth Checkpoint, you must go through the energy core, and you will see a small platform. Drop down to that platform to get the key. Wait until you are almost to one of the barriers to drop down.
  4. After you pass by the second Defense Unit, you will see another floating platform. Land on it, and get the key at the end of the tunnel.
  5. When you reach the Chaos Emerald at the end, pass it up and get the key at the end of the tunnel.

Missions

Dark

Guide Mission Objective Tips
Shadow the Hedgehog - Dark Mission - Doom's Eye Destroy the ARK's defenses! Destroy the four defense units. The defense units are triangular-winged, slightly cone-shaped, and green. You are able to use a Black Volt or a gun to destroy the defense units.

Ranking:

A Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog) ≥ 36,000 points
B Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog) 33,000 points
C Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog) 26,000 points
D Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog) 10,000 points
E Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog) < 10,000 points

Leads to: GUN Fortress

Normal

Get aboard the ARK!

Objective: Reach the Goal Ring.

Tips: Don't disembark from the Black Volt once you are on. Just try to keep its health full. There are two locations in the stage where you can refill its health.

Ranking:

A Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog) ≥ 37,000 points
B Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog) 34,000 points
C Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog) 27,000 points
D Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog) 10,000 points
E Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog) < 10,000 points

Leads to: Black Comet


Hero

There is no Hero mission for The ARK.

Boss: Blue Falcon

Boss's Affiliation: G.U.N.

Guide: Doom's Eye

Tips: Get the pistol out of the weapon container and use the spring to reach the upper level. Attack Blue Falcon's missile launchers, then use the dropped launchers when they are destroyed.

Ranking:

Rank Time (Mins)
A Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog)
≤ 1:50
B Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog)
2:30
C Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog)
3:00
D Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog)
3:30
E Rank (Mini) (Shadow the Hedgehog)
> 3:30

Behind the Secret Door

Three extra lives.

Trivia

  • The ARK's level structure bears a great resemblance to Final Chase and Final Rush, the final levels of the Dark and Hero stories respectively of Sonic Adventure 2, the latter of which being Sonic's last stage of the Hero story.
  • The BGM of this stage can be recognized as a remix of the Final Rush BGM.
  • The boss for this stage,"Blue Falcon", is the exact name of Captain Falcon's racer in the series F-Zero.
  • This is one of the three stages that involve the F-6r Big Foot Walkers.
  • When the player hits the Goal Ring a Chaos Emerald can be seen, however, Shadow does not collect it until after the Blue Falcon is defeated.
  • When the player hits the Goal Ring, Shadow will go into his "complete mission" stance. But if you pay attention to Shadow's character model, it will sink into the floor.
  • This is the only stage without a hero character or a hero mission.
  • At the beginning of the level, if you go back a few feet, the Eclipse Cannon can be seen in the background.

Videos


Source

  • Shadow the Hedgehog Prima official guide