10 Video Games That Let You Play As The Boss

The rivalry between Sonic and Shadow is one of the most iconic beefs in video game history. The two hedgehogs have been at each other’s throats since 2001 with the release of Sonic Adventure 2, where Shadow made his debut.

It was also the first game which allowed you to play as the speedy bad guy himself!

Sonic Adventure 2 is well-known for its unique gameplay mechanic in which you play as different teams that appear in the story. You start off playing as Sonic and his friends, known as the Hero Team. However, after you complete the game from their perspective, you can go back and replay in Dark Team mode, donning the role of the antagonists.

Consisting of Shadow, Rouge, and Omega, the Dark Team gives you a glimpse into the villainous side of the Sonic World, and their missions give you more context as to what has happened in the story.

The mode is honestly a great introduction to the Sonic series most famous antagonists, as it allows the player to get immediately well acquainted with them and their goals.

It’s no wonder Shadow became such a huge hit within the fanbase, despite acting as an evil counterpart of the beloved Blue Blur.