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Metacritic 4810+

Shadow the Hedgehog

SEGA|2005ActionShooterAdventure
GameCubeXboxPS3PS2

LumiScore

62

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

45/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage discussions about the 'Hero' and 'Dark' mission choices and their implications. Play alongside your child to navigate the game's themes and challenges.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
10
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)45/100

What your child develops

Shadow the Hedgehog offers engaging 3D platforming and third-person shooter action, promoting spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. The multiple mission paths encourage strategic thinking and replayability, allowing players to explore different narrative outcomes.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Shadow the Hedgehog is a platform video game developed by Sega Studio USA, the former United States division of Sega's Sonic Team, and published by Sega. A spin-off to the Sonic the Hedgehog series, the game features Shadow the Hedgehog as the main character, and was revealed at the March 2005 Walk of Game event.