Key Changes
1. Amy Rose
- Cutscene Modification:
- Original: Sonic kept Amy at arm's length during a conversation with Tails.
- Remake: Amy appears in the background with cupcakes.
- Character Bio Update:
- Original: Emphasized Amy's "obsession" with Sonic.
- Remake: Focuses on Sonic inspiring Amy to "be her very best."
2. Knuckles
- Slapstick Scene:
- Original: Amy punches Knuckles into a tree.
- Remake: The punch is toned down, but still present.
- Dialogue Change:
- A comment about Classic Sonic's weight has been rewritten.
3. Rouge the Bat
- Costume Design: More modest outfit covering more of her chest and back.
Fan Reactions
Positive
- Some fans appreciate the updated characterizations, especially for Amy.
- The new Shadow content is praised as "one of the best 3D entries in recent memory."
Negative
- Concerns about changing long-established character traits and interactions.
- Criticism of "censorship" and unnecessary alterations to classic scenes.
- Some view the changes as "sanding down" the original game's charm.
Neutral
- Many acknowledge the changes but don't see them as significantly impacting gameplay.
- Some suggest these modifications could have been part of a standalone Shadow game.