Sonic Adventure 2

==Overview==
Sonic Adventure 2 was made in celebration of Sonic's 10th anniversary. It was released in 2001 on June 18 for America and June 23 for Japan and Europe. Sonic Adventure 2 is the first game Shadow appears in. This game was created in America by a Japanese team from Sonic Team who traveled to America to make its creation. Many well known Sonic Team members today helped with its creation, such as Takashi Iizuka, Eitaro Toyoda and Kazuyuki Hoshino. The game is heavily inspired by America where many places resemble places in said country like San Francisco. There are two versions of this game: the original Dreamcast version and the Game Cube version. A DLC for the game called Sonic Adventure 2: Battle was added in later 2001 in Japan and early 2002 in America.
It was thought that Shadow would only appear in this game, but due to how much the fans loved him, SEGA/Sonic Team decided to bring him back for their next game, Sonic Heroes.
==Summary==
341x341px|thumb|Dreamcast version of a Sonic Adventure 2 playthrough by RickyC
Eggman stumbles across his grandfather Gerald's notes on a project he worked on called Project: Shadow. Hungry for the power it was said to contain, Eggman breaks into G.U.N.'s facilities to release Shadow from his stasis that he had been trapped in for 50 years. Once awakened, Shadow thanks Eggman and says that he would grant any wish he wants. Later, it is known that Shadow lied to Eggman and was using him to collect the Chaos Emeralds to power the Eclipse Canon on the ARK to kill all of humanity for Gerald's revenge. Eggman first gets confused thinking that Shadow is Sonic due to their resemblance, but Shadow corrects him by saying his name is Shadow. After he is released, Eggman sends Shadow out to collect the Chaos Emeralds after figuring out their locations, which causes Sonic to get falsely accused of stealing the Chaos Emeralds due to their resemblance. Due to the misunderstanding, G.U.N. arrests Sonic and chases after him when he tries to escape.
It is later shown that Shadow's memories had been manipulated by Gerald in order for him to enact Gerald's revenge to humanity. Gerald wanted revenge towards humanity for killing his granddaughter, Maria, unjustly. Maria was someone very close to Shadow where he saw her as his sister despite not being related. Shadow was created by Gerald due to the military desiring an ultimate weapon. Maria was shot and killed while trying to help Shadow escape G.U.N. who forced their way into the ARK to shut down Project: Shadow. G.U.N. tried to shut down Project: Shadow, the Ultimate Lifeform, in fear of the power it held and killed many scientist and Maria in the process.Eggman threatens the whole world by shooting a not fully powered ARK cannon at the moon, which results in blasting it in half. His threat, however, falls on deaf ears. Shadow suggests that the full power of the cannon is needed and in order to do that, they need all of the Chaos Emeralds. While this is happening, Sonic and company find out what Eggman is up to and fly up to the ARK using Eggman's rocket to stop his plan.
When all of the Chaos Emeralds were collected, the system was overridden by Gerald's commands. In order to stop the ARK from crashing into the Earth, Sonic and company had to team up with Eggman and Rouge. Though they were able to stop the Chaos Emeralds, they weren't able to stop the ARK from a headlong course into destroying the world. Remembering his actual promise to Maria, Shadow decides to help. Sonic and Shadow save the day by defeating the Bio-Lizard and Chaos Controlling the ARK back to a stable spot. In the process, Shadow falls to the world, hoping that he fulfilled Maria's wish. Sonic came back alone to the ARK, sorrowful, in thought and admiration. Everyone else also contemplated upon the events that had just happened. In the end, Sonic waved good bye to Shadow, believing that that was the last time he was going to see him.
==Sonadow Moments==
(Note: The following dialogue scene moments are from the English dialogue. The original Japanese dialogue scenes at times, contain different wording.)
On the Dreamcast version of Sonic Adventure 2, the Start screen is of Sonic and Shadow with the World and Moon shown behind them. This is the first time that the Moon and the World symbols are seen for them together.
left|thumb|263x263px|Sonic Adventure 2: Battle opening sequence
In the opening cutscene shown when you open Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, a scene where Sonic and Shadow crosses paths in front of the moon is shown. If you look at their position, you can faintly make out a heart from the outline of their bodies.
Sonic first meets Shadow after running away from the military. Shadow had broke into a bank to steal a Chaos Emerald which caused the military to mistake him for Sonic. Sonic slowly turns his head before exclaiming, "What?" and sees Shadow standing on a downed military robot with the Chaos Emerald. Shadow says, "It all starts with this. A jewel containing the ultimate power..." Sonic shouts, "That's the...Chaos Emerald!" and tilts his head in thought. He realizes that the military went after him due to Shadow and says, "Now I know what's going on!." This catches Shadow's attention and he widens his eyes for a split second. Sonic then says, "The military has mistaken me for the likes of you!" Sonic questions where did Shadow think he was going with that Emerald as Shadow stared at him. Sonic says, "Say something! You fake hedgehog!" as he starts running after him. Shadow tosses the emerald, grabs it, and shouts, "Chaos Control!" He teleports to the side of Sonic, eying him as he passes him. Sonic, at first, in amazement thinks that Shadow is fast, but then realizes that he was using the Emerald to warp. Shadow proclaims "My name is Shadow," to Sonic while tossing the Emerald in his hand and says that he's the world's ultimate lifeform. After saying that there was no time for games and farewell, Shadow warps away. Sonic flinches as he shields his eyes from the bright light and wonders who Shadow is. When the light clears, Sonic sees that he's surrounded again by the military and says, "Not again!"
When Sonic gets locked up on Prison Island, Tails goes to rescue him. Tails finds Amy already on the island also trying to look for and help him. Amy finds the impatient Sonic that was tapping his foot first, which surprises him. Sonic wonders how she got here and she answers that she got a ride from Tails. She also asks if he is sure if he doesn't need her help and that it looks like he needs it. Sonic says as he warms up, "The reason I'm in here is because of that fake hedgehog!" Amy questions if he means "that black hedgehog." Sonic turns to face her immediately when she mentions him and replies in eager interest, "Did you see it? Where is it now?" Amy says that she'll tell him if he marries her, in which Sonic turns away uninterested and answers, "No way!" Amy thought she had him this time, but frees him anyway. She explains that Shadow arrived with Dr. Eggman. When she mentions Shadow again, Sonic jumps in surprise and interest. Sonic says as he waves his hands, "So, Eggman's behind this, huh?" Amy starts to ask about the writings on the wall inside the cell, but turns and realizes that Sonic had already gone. She calls for him to wait for her and says that he's such a brat sometimes.
As Shadow is running through the jungle in a rush to save Rouge before the island explodes, Sonic happens to see him and says, "Hey that's..." In response, Shadow says, "That blue hedgehog again, of all places..." Sonic shouts, "I found you, faker!" Shadow says back, "Faker? I think you're the fake hedgehog around here. You're comparing yourself to me...ha! You're not even good enough to be my fake." Sonic rushes forward as Shadow says this and shouts, "I'll make you eat those words!" When the fight starts, Shadow says "There's no time to play games, you won't even get the chance!" If you're playing as Shadow, Sonic says "You can't get away this time! There's only one real Sonic!" After the intense fight, they breathe heavily, staring down at each other. Eggman contacts Shadow and asked what he was doing for if he didn't hurry up, the island will blow up with him on it. Sonic overhears this and exclaims, "Blows up??" Shadow gasps, jumps back, and runs off (or furrows his brows and runs off if it's the Dark path). Sonic says that he has to get out of there and find his friends fast. He, too, goes his own way.
* This scene is the last time ever that Sonic calls Shadow a faker and the last time ever that Shadow calls Sonic a fake in an actual canon game. However, Shadow does tease Sonic by calling him a faker in Lego Dimensions, but nowhere else in video game medias. They also call each other faker in the Archie comic series.
When Sonic is launched into space by Eggman in the capsule and seemingly explodes with it, Shadow states, "I guess he was just a regular hedgehog, after all," disappointed for he had high hopes in him and had come to respect him.
Eggman realizes that someone is heading to the Eclipse Cannon so he tells Shadow to go stop whoever it is. He finds Sonic standing there on the way. He approaches him and says, "You never cease to amaze me blue hedgehog. I thought that capsule you were in exploded in space." Sonic replies as they begin to walk, "You know, what can I say...I die hard! You actually saved me, you know." Sonic shows him the fake emerald as he says this. Shadow replies in surprise, "It was a Chaos Emerald, wasn't it? But, there's no way you could have activated the Chaos Control using an Emerald that's fake. So, there's more to you than just looking like me. What are you anyway?" Sonic replies, "What you see is what you get! Just a guy that loves adventure! I'm Sonic the Hedgehog!" Shadow then says, "I see. But you know, I can't let you live. Your adventuring days are coming to an end." Sonic and Shadow rush forward, ready to fight each other. (On the Dark path, Sonic omits saying that Shadow saved him and showing the emerald. Shadow also omits his comment about it.) The two fight and both can use Chaos Control (Which ever path you are on will determine who uses it). (On the Hero's path, when Sonic defeats Shadow, he says, "Game over, Shadow!" While Shadow says, "I'm the ultimate life..." On the Dark path, Shadow says when he wins, "I told you, I'm the ultimate. While Sonic says, "Shoot...I failed.")
When the ARK is on a collision course towards the World, Eggman approaches everyone (except Shadow for he is not present) and hands them Gerald's diary on a disc to read. From this, Sonic hears about some of Shadow's backstory/history which includes Maria's passing, that Shadow was created, and how Gerald had made it so that Shadow will enact revenge on his behalf.
After Shadow remembers his true promise to Maria, he rushes off to help. When the Bio Lizard awakens, Shadow walks up to Sonic and Knuckles and states, "Leave this one to me!" Sonic gasps in surprise and in wonder, asks, "Shadow, what are you doing?" Shadow replies with urgency, "I'll take care of this, while you run to get the Chaos Emeralds!"
Sonic and Knuckles rush to place the Master Emerald. Although Knuckles calmed the emeralds through the Master Emerald, the Bio Lizard gets back up despite being defeated by Shadow. It Chaos Controls out of there and merges with the ARK. Because of this, the ARK still remains on the collision path towards the world. Knuckles calls out to Sonic for him to do something. Sonic glances at Knuckles and then looks at Shadow. Shadow gazes back and nods in understanding. Knuckles makes a face of wonder as he tilts his head.
Sonic and Shadow face each other with their hand up and draw in the Chaos Emeralds. The Emeralds answer their call and they manifest their power to turn into Super Sonic and Super Shadow.
Super Sonic and Super Shadow face off the Bio Lizard together, taking turns (Example of a playthrough fight). While fighting the final boss, the theme song, Live and Learn, plays. While fighting this boss, many interaction lines between Sonic and Shadow occur. Here is what they can say:
Sonic:
* "Shadow are you okay?"
* "Shadow you need rest, let me give it a try."
*"Shadow your power is getting weaker, are you ok?"
*"Shadow! How's your ring energy?"
* "Before you are depleted, make sure to change places with me to collect more rings."
* "Shadow! at this rate, your Super form won't last. Get back to the colony."
*"Shadow let me collect rings, keep him busy for a while." 
*"Shadow! your power is getting weaker! Hey are you ok?"
* "It's up to you, Shadow!"
*"Shadow! Continuous use of your Super form will cause you to disappear! Get back to the colony!"
*"We almost got it!"
*"Shadow I understand, you're unstoppable. Let’s destroy this creature now! Everyone is waiting for us back on Earth."
*"Shadow switch places with me, you're out of rings!"
*"Shadow, you're out of rings!"
*"Shadow! You're almost out of rings!"
*"Yeah! Take that you creep! Shadow, are you okay?"
Shadow: 
*"Sonic leave it to me, I'll destroy it."
*"How are you doing, Sonic?" 
*"I'll collect the rings, now it's up to you, Sonic."
* "All right, this is working! Sonic, how are you doing?" 
* "Sonic! Leave it to me! I'll destroy him!"
*"The red swelling may be a weak spot...Sonic aim for it!"
*"Sonic what are you doing? You're almost out of rings. Switch places with me."
*"It's up to you Sonic!"
*"Sonic I can't keep this up, hurry!"
* "Hahaha Sonic! I think I've discovered what the ultimate life form is, it might be you!"
After Sonic and Shadow defeat the Bio Lizard, they clasp hands in victory and nod to each other.
Sonic and Shadow face the ARK to stop it from harming the World. Sonic shouts, "No way that's getting through!" Shadow then hears Maria's voice say, "Shadow, I beg of you..." Shadow in response, says her name. The voice continues, "...give them a chance to be happy." Sonic calls out, "Now Shadow!" They both shout "Chaos Control!" and warp the ARK. Shadow falls to the world as he says, "Maria...this is what you wanted, right? This is my promise I made to you." The ARK warps to a safe spot and everyone celebrates in relief on Earth. 
*The news sign queue text in the cutscene says, "Heroic team work, Sonic and Shadow save the day."
*According to Twitter Takeover #5, before Shadow fell to the World, Sonic tried desperately to save Shadow. However, Shadow waved him away so that Sonic wouldn't fall with him. (Takeover #5 was a joint session between America and Japan, so you can take this as canon. You can hear the question here.)
Sonic comes back to the ARK without Shadow. Rouge asks where is he. Sonic somberly shakes his head. The scene shifts to Sonic giving Rouge one of Shadow’s limiters. She asks him if Shadow was really a weapon to destroy the earth. As she asks this, Sonic stares at his hand that had clasped Shadow’s. Sonic replies, "He was what he was, a brave and heroic hedgehog who gave his life to save this planet, Shadow the Hedgehog." Rouge replies, "I guess you're right," as Sonic clenches the same hand. A bit later, Sonic is alone thinking to himself as he says, “Created, the ultimate life form…” and clenches his fist. Amy walks in and asks what’s the matter. Sonic says, “Oh, it’s nothing. C'mon, let's go home to the planet that is as cool and blue as me!” Amy leaves and Sonic trails after. Before leaving, Sonic looks back and says in a soft voice as he waves, “Sayonara, Shadow the Hedgehog.” The credits roll and Live and Learn plays.
At the very end, a picture of Shadow in front of the World is shown. (A symbolization to show that Shadow is the World. You can read more about it here.) 
===Chao Garden===
In Sonic Adventure 2, you can take care of Chao in between stages or when you go to the garden yourself when selecting a stage. There are three Chao Gardens available themed after: Heaven, Earth and Hell. In these gardens, Heroes or Dark Characters can alternate in taking care of the same Chao. These characters include Sonic, Tails and Knuckles as Heroes and Shadow, Rouge and Eggman as Dark Characters. There are three types of alignments for Chao: Hero, Neutral and Dark. If a Hero character takes care of a Chao more, it will become a Hero Chao. If a Dark Character takes care of a Chao more, it will turn into a Dark Chao. If both a Hero and a Dark Character take care of a Chao while alternating equally, it will turn into a Neutral Chao.
While taking care of your Chao, four different kinds of Chaos Drives can be given to it to make it better in one of these categories: Swim (Yellow), Fly (Purple), Run (Green) and Power (Red). Animals collected from stages and given to the Chao can also boost up these stats, but it will boost up more than just one stat at a time and the Chao will also gain an animal part from whatever animal it is given. If you give a Chao more of one type of Chaos Drive or animal than another, it can turn into a Swim, Fly, Run or Power Chao. Each alignment has its own version for each category and a normal version that is achieved by keeping all stats the same.
Among the Chao you can create, you can create a Neutral Run-Run Chao that resembles Sonic and a Dark Run-Run Chao that resembles Shadow. These two are part of the three Unofficial Character Chao that you can create. Since the Neutral Run-Run Chao and Dark Run-Run Chao aren't immortal like the other Official Character Themed Chao (Ex. Tails, Knuckles and Amy Rose) and Chaos Chao, they can mate/breed with each other. The animation for mating occurs when two Chao are in their mating season or when one is close to mating season and is willing to mate with a Chao that is in mating season. To activate it manually, you would pick up a Chao that is willing to mate and put them into the circle of flowers of a Chao in mating season waiting for a mate to mate with. Once that is done, if they are willing to mate with each other, the mating animation will occur. In this animation, both Chao kiss/nuzzle each other while music plays in the background. After a bit, a Chao egg will appear from between the two Chao in the circle of flowers.
Both Chao can also participate in little activities with each other while in the garden. If one Chao is doing an activity learned from class, such as playing the trumpet, it is possible to take one of the other Chao and put it next to the performing Chao to have it react. The Chao that is put next to the performing Chao can either join in by playing its own instrument that it learned from class or it can sit down and enjoy the performing Chao's performance by nodding its head to the rhythm. If a Chao decides to do the second option, it will clap for the performing Chao once it is done performing. Activities that can activate this type of reaction are: playing an instrument, exercising, dancing and singing.
===Two Player Mode===
In Sonic Adventure 2, there is a two player mode where you can play against a friend with characters in the game. In two of the minigame selections, you can play as both Sonic and Shadow to have a friendly competition against each other. The first selection is called "Action Race Battle" where you race against a friend in stages from the Sonic Adventure 2 game. The second selection is called "Kart Race" where you and a friend race against computers in go-karts.
In Action Race Battle, you can choose to either play as Sonic, Shadow, Metal Sonic or Amy Rose. Several stages can be chosen from that range from level 1 to level 4. One such stage called Downtown Race, is based off of the first level you play in Sonic Adventure 2 where Sonic uses a piece of metal to "snowboard" through the city. In this level, the characters chosen get a real board to use to slide down the slopes through the city. Whoever reaches the end first wins. When choosing a character to play as, small descriptions for the character are given to give a summary of what makes that character special or unique compared to the other options. For Sonic it says, "Supersonic Hedgehog. Speed increase 20 rings, attack with 40 rings and stop time with 60 rings." For Shadow it says, "Ultimate life form made by Professor Gerald. Speed and attacks are identical to Sonic." Both Sonic and Shadow are rated 5 stars while Metal Sonic is 4 and Amy Rose is 3. Sonic and Shadow are identical to each other and hold the same speed, power and abilities.
The options for the stages you can select are:
Level 1
*Downtown Race
*Grind Race
Level 2
* City Escape
*Metal Harbor
*White Jungle
Level 3 
*Green Forest
*Sky Rail
*Radical Highway
Level 4
* Final Rush
*Final Chase
In Kart Race, several characters can be chosen to play as. The characters available are the ones you can play in the Sonic Adventure 2 game. Those characters are: Sonic, Shadow, Tails, Eggman, Knuckles and Rouge. In this minigame, you and a friend will race against the computers of the characters that weren't chosen. There are three difficulties of races: Beginner, Standard and Expert.
Other minigame selections for two player mode are: Treasure Hunt Race, Shooting Battle, Chao Race and Chao Karate. In Treasure Hunt Race, you can play as either Knuckles, Rouge, Tikal or Chaos in a race to find the Master Emerald the fastest. In Shooting Battle, you can play as either Tails, Eggman, Chao or Dark Chao as you fight each other in a battle to deplete the opponent's heath bar.
In Chao Race and Chao Karate, you can compete against a friend using the Chao you have in the game in your Chao Garden. In these minigames, you can use a Sonic and Shadow Chao to compete against each other in either a race or karate battle. Since there is only an option for two players, only two Chao will be used in either minigame selected.
== Gallery of Sonic Adventure 2 Screenshots ==
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File:Sonic Adventure 2 Sonic Staring at the Hand that Clasped with Shadow's hand.jpg|Sonic looking at his hand that clasped Shadow's hand after they defeated the Final Hazard
File:Sonic Adventure 2 In-Game Manual (1).jpg|Online Manual Page for Sonic and Shadow
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File:Sonic and Shadow Chao Playing the Trumpet Together (1).png|Sonic and Shadow Chao playing trumpets together
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File:Sonic Chao with Stats.png|Sonic Chao and Stats
File:Shadow Chao with Stats.png|Shadow Chao and Stats
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