Shadow the Hedgehog is a platformer-shooter video game for the Microsoft Xbox, where players control Shadow, an anti-hero on a quest for his true identity. The game features a morality system that influences the story's path, allowing for a hero, dark, or neutral progression. Armed with powerful weapons and vehicles, Shadow fights enemies and navigates through levels packed with obstacles and adversaries. The gritty, mature tone and branching storylines provide a unique twist on the classic Sonic franchise gameplay.