Best Shadow the Hedgehog Quotes

Best Shadow the Hedgehog Quotes

• Shadow's sharp tongue cuts like a knife, making him a cocky rival to Sonic in Sonic Adventure 2.
• In Shadow the Hedgehog, his bizarre humor shines through with lines like comparing a Chaos Emerald to taking candy from a baby.
• Shadow shows his power and confidence with quotes like "Chaos Control," warning enemies of his impending chaos.

Shadow the Hedgehog is often considered to be one of the greatest anti-heroes in gaming, and though he doesn't speak very often when he appears in the games, he's still managed to produce a fair share of iconic quotes over the years. Shadow is a pretty unique character in the series, as although he's clearly wise and knowledgeable of the world around him, he can still come across as a little naive sometimes due to his unusual upbringing.

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As a result, it's hard to ever predict what's going to come out of the hedgehog's mouth, but there's definitely been a specific few bits of dialogue that especially stand out for how impactful, memorable, or hilarious they ended up being. Needless to say, when Shadow has something to say, people listen, so let's reflect on some of his most iconic quotes, and what exactly they mean within the context of his character.

"You're Not Even Good Enough To Be My Fake."

Shadow Adds Insult To Injury With This Verbal Jab

Sonic Adventure 2

Platform(s)Dreamcast, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Xbox OneReleasedJune 19, 2001Developer(s)Sonic Team USAGenre(s)Platformer

• Featured in: Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)

Though Shadow is clearly taken aback upon seeing Sonic for the first time in Sonic Adventure 2, he also manages to throw a few quick insults at the Blue Blur in an attempt to prove his superiority. At first, Shadow calls Sonic nothing but a knock-off version of himself, before going even further and claiming Sonic couldn't even pass as a doppelganger.

It's soon revealed that Shadow is actually a lot more interested in Sonic than he's letting on, but quick comments like this make it seem as though he's not phased by his new rival, and it's a perfect way to highlight his cocky persona in action. Of course, a sentiment like this also manages to easily get under Sonic's skin, which is exactly what Shadow was going for.

"This Is Like Taking Candy From A Baby, Which Is Fine By Me."

An Attempt To Show Shadow's Crude Personality Comes Off As A Hilarious Line Of Dialogue

Shadow the Hedgehog

Platform(s)PS2, Xbox (Original), GameCubeReleasedDecember 15, 2005DeveloperSega Studio USAGenre(s)Action-Adventure, Third-Person Shooter, Platformer

• Featured in: Shadow the Hedgehog (2005)

The Shadow The Hedgehog game receives a lot of flack for its "edgy" dialogue and writing, but now and again, Shadow would say something so outlandish that it ends up being far funnier than it was probably supposed to be. The biggest example of this is when Shadow, randomly stumbles upon a Chaos Emerald in a space shuttle. He proceeds by seemingly talking directly to the player as he compares collecting the emeralds to taking "candy from a baby", which he assures is completely acceptable by his standards.

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Clearly, this was an attempt to demonstrate just how rude and brash of a character Shadow is, but it's such a bizarre comparison that it comes off as more of a comedic quip than anything serious. It's gone on to become one of the most well-known lines from the entire game, which is frequently being used in memes of the character even to this day.

"If The World Chooses To Become My Enemy, I Will Fight Like I Always Have."

Shadow Assures Players That He's More Than Willing To Take On The Entire World If Forced To

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

Platform(s)PS3, Xbox 360ReleasedNovember 14, 2006Developer(s)Sonic TeamGenre(s)Action-Adventure, Platformer

• Featured in: Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

Though Shadow has developed a few bonds throughout his many adventures in the series, he's always been known as a loner who prefers to do things his own way rather than relying on others. Being created as some sort of twisted experiment and barely escaping with his life intact undoubtedly convinced Shadow that it was going to be him versus the world, so it's a good thing he wields all the power he needs to take on anyone who stands in his way.

Shadow perfectly sums up this underlying feeling with this quote which he says to Mephilis near the end of Sonic The Hedgehog (2006). Rather than saying he's going to turn on the world, Shadow simply says he would come out the victor if he was forced to, reminding players that he's not a monster, but just someone who's been dealt a pretty tough ordeal in life.

"I Am Shadow The Hedgehog. A Research Experiment Gone Deadly Wrong."

The Truth Of Shadow's Birth Deeply Affects His Self-Worth And Confidence

• Featured in: Shadow the Hedgehog (2005)

Despite the Shadow the Hedgehog game having multiple different paths and endings players can acquire, the goal at the center of every playthrough is the same: finding out who Shadow really is. Shadow is suffering from amnesia at the beginning of the story, though he eventually comes to learn he was created by Gerald Robotnik to act as a cure for his daughter, Maria, who was suffering from a deadly illness.

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After he was deemed to be a threat though, he was chased out of the facility by GUN soldiers. As a result of this shocking revelation, Shadow starts to question his own purpose in life, which begins to severely affect his self-worth, as shown through this depressing line uttered during one of the game's many endings.

"A Super-Dimensional Being...Heh, This Might Even Be A Fair Fight."

Super Shadow Flexes His Abilities In Front Of A God-Like Monster

• Featured in: Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

Shadow is already a strong enough combatant when he isn't in possession of the Chaos Emeralds, but when he is able to turn into Super Shadow, his maximum power reaches a whole new level. As a result, he can afford to act a little more confident when in this form, since he has the strength to back up what he says, to the point where he even decides to bad mouth a literal god-like being in the form of Solaris.

Even though Sonic has long been his main rival, Shadow is always on the hunt for strong opponents, despite this being a hard task considering there are few who are brave enough to step up to the hedgehog himself. This quick comment was a clever way to demonstrate just how powerful Shadow truly is when he's fully prepared for an encounter, and is allowed to unleash his full power.

"Before This Is Over, I'll Show You The True Power Of Chaos Control."

Shadow's Final Warning To Sonic Before Their Epic Bout

• Featured in: Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)

There have been plenty of Shadow boss battles sprinkled throughout the series, but the most iconic encounter for a lot of people is the duel between him and Sonic at the very end of Sonic Adventure 2. As the two trade verbal jabs at one another, they gradually accelerate from a light jog to a full-on sprint, leading into an intense one-on-one brawl that takes place aboard floating debris in outer space.

This specific quote is the line said by Shadow once the battle kicks off, and it's a chilling reminder that even though Shadow has come to appreciate Sonic and his abilities, he's still prepared to take him down, and isn't afraid to demonstrate his full power in the process. Because of how difficult this fight can be, this is also a quote that a lot of fans were forced to hear multiple times after restarting to the nearest checkpoint.

"Chaos Control."

An Iconic Catchphrase Which Warns Shadow's Enemies That He's About To Let Loose

• Featured in: Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)

Shadow says these words on multiple occasions throughout the series, but the first time was during his first appearance in Sonic Adventure 2. In an attempt to showcase his mastery over the Chaos Emeralds, Shadow shouts out the line before warping above a rooftop in the blink of an eye, surprising Sonic who couldn't believe what he had just witnessed. In the Shadow the Hedgehog game, players actually get to use this otherworldy power for themselves where Shadow will fly through the level automatically after screaming out the iconic phrase.

Though anyone can technically use Chaos Control abilities if they are in possession of the Emeralds, Shadow has made it somewhat of his own catchphrase due to saying it so many times. Shadow may be a violent and ruthless individual when he wants to be, but at least he gives a quick warning before he's about to unleash the immense power of the Chaos Emeralds.

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