A crucial component of that backstory is Maria Robotnik ... supporting characters in the Sonic the Hedgehog mythos. Shadow’s memories of Maria will presumably play a big role in the new levels ...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 featured Dr. Robotnik's (Jim Carrey) grandfather, who plays a key role in the larger Sonic franchise. Initially, it seemed like Shadow (voiced by Keanu Reeves) was the only major ...