Image: SEGA2024 is now over and that means the "Year of Shadow" and all of the celebrations related to the "Ultimate Lifeform" are winding down.Sega originally announced this annual campaign in April 2024 and followed it up with all sorts of announcements, merchandise, and toys. Sonic fans got new Shadow-themed LEGO, toys, comics, and promotional events.And then in October, Sonic Generations returned with a whole new campaign starring Shadow - there was even some DLC thrown in featuring the voice work of Keanu Reeves.The year ended on a high note with the launch of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in cinemas - placing the spotlight on Shadow once more. The movie has now banked more than $210 million in its opening weeks and a fourth outing is reportedly on the way. Luigi (out of) time!The best 3D Sonic game..? YesChaos Control!Oh Shadow, what have they done to you?Get to know the "Ultimate Lifeform"All of this has got us wondering what our community thought about the year of Shadow. Did you enjoy it as much as we did? What did you think of it compared to Nintendo's year of Luigi? What game character would you like to see celebrated next?Vote in our poll and leave your thoughts in the comments.What score would you give the "Year of Shadow"? (32 votes)10 - It was the ultimate year!22%9 - Shadow's celebrations were excellent25%8 - I really enjoyed it16%7 - I enjoyed most of the celebrations13%6 - It wasn't bad6%5 - It was average3%4 - It could have been so much more...3%3 - Shadow's not exactly my favourite 0%2 - Yeah, it wasn't for me3%1 - I wasn't interested in any of it9% 'Technically' starting in February, but you get the pictureShare:01 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesFeature: 15 Best-Looking Switch Games Of 2024Hello, my prettiesSega President Shuji Utsumi On Sonic The Hedgehogs Next Major OutingIt must be a "great game"Sonic The Hedgehog 'Metal Sonic' First 4 Figures Statue Revealed, Here's Another LookIf you know, you knowFeature: The Best Hidden Gems And Underrated Switch Games Of 2024Some shinies that may have slipped through your fingersJim Carrey "Open To The Idea" Of Playing Robotnik In Future Sonic MoviesIvo or Gerald, though?