Shadow the Hedgehog Wasn't an Edgelord Until Sega Made Him One

The internet painted Shadow the Hedgehog as an edgy alternative to Sonic, and to the character's detriment, Sega has jumped on the bandwagon.
Long forgotten is the antihero with a heart of gold. In his place? Something else entirely.

It's crazy how well Shadow The Hedgehog managed to capture the

Shadow the Hedgehog is NOT an Edgy Game.

Shadow The Hedgehog was really only an edgelord in one game

Shadow the Hedgehog vs Dio Brando, Death Battle Fanon Wiki

Shadow The Hedgehog was really only an edgelord in one game

An IDW Sonic Fan Blog on Tumblr - #sonic the hedgehog

Don't make my boy sad : r/SonicTheHedgehog

Just a reminder this picture gives more characterization to Shadow

GAWD, THEY RUINED SHEEDOO!1!! WTF SEGA?!1!11!?? : r/SonicTheHedgejerk

How strong is Shadow the Zombot? - Quora

Shadow The Hedgehog was really only an edgelord in one game

Shadow the Hedgehog Wasn't an Edgelord Until Sega Made Him One

Can Shadow the hedgehog defeat Sonic the Hedgehog? - Quora