History TearJerker / SonicAdventure2

* Amy reasoning with Shadow to save the Earth--

[[caption-width-right:352:''"Maria...this is what you wanted, right? This is my promise I made to you."'']]

** During the final battle, there's some of this on Sonic's end as well. As the fight progresses more and more towards the time limit, Sonic begins to realize that there's something wrong with Shadow: that he's losing power, which ultimately leads to his [[spoiler:near-death]]. Unfortunately, given the current situation --the five minutes until the planet is destroyed, and all-- there's not much he can do to provide direct aid.

-->'''Sonic:''' He was what he was-- a brave and heroic hedgehog, who gave his life to save the planet.

* [=SA2=]'s ending, if not for Shadow's sacrifice, then for the heroes and villains' conversations with one another. Tails and Eggman's heart-to-heart, in particular-
--> '''Eggman:''' When I was a child, I looked up to my grandfather for all the great things he accomplished in his life. He was my hero, and I wanted to be a great scientist like him! But...''did he really mean to destroy us?''
--> '''Tails:''' I dunno, but what I do know is...we all did it together!
--> '''Eggman:''' (''Fondly'') ...you're right.

** Sonic's last words-
--> '''Sonic:''' [[AllUpToYou I'm counting on you, Tails!]] And Amy...''take care of yourself.''

-->'''Tails:''' For the first time, Sonic asked me to do something for him... ...I won't let him down! ''I WON'T GIVE UP!''
** Switching roles, after you defeat Tails as Eggman, Tails utters the line "Forgive me...Sonic...". That gives you the impression that he has failed to avenge his supposedly dead best friend.

* Even though [[spoiler:he is ultimately responsible for setting up the major final obstacle and setting Shadow on the path to complete it]] Gerald's story is tragic when you realise he only did all this ''after G.U.N destroyed his life'', killing people he worked with as well as his (uninvolved and hinted to be ill) granddaughter, imprisoning him to continue his work under ''their'' supervision and ultimately sentencing him to death.
--> '''Gerald''': "[[spoiler:All you ungrateful humans who took '''everything away from me''', will feel my loss and despair...]]"

** In a way, it's ''worse'' if Shadow was ''not'' aware of how long he was locked up, if one considers his imprisonment to be more akin to [[HumanPopsicle suspended animation.]] In this scenario, Shadow was likely captured and put on ice very soon after Maria sent him away from the Ark. Possibly within as little as one or two days. What this means is that even if it's been 50 years, as far as he's concerned he watched her die mere ''days'' ago! [[FridgeHorror And what does this mean for all that "emo" behavior he exibits?]] [[FridgeBrilliance It means]] he's simply going through [[FiveStagesOfGrief the natural stages of grief,]] albeit 50 years delayed. [[ThereAreNoTherapists Who wouldn't be messed up after watching their closest friend die?]]

--> '''Tails:''' For the first time, Sonic asked me to do something for him... ...I won't let him down! ''I WON'T GIVE UP!''
*** Switching roles, after you defeat Tails as Eggman, Tails utters the line "Forgive me...Sonic...". That gives you the impression that he has failed to avenge his supposedly dead best friend.

* In Chao World, there is the option where you will have to send your Chao through the Chao Transporter Machine. As you choose to send your Chao away, the description reads "Your Chao will live a happy life in a faraway forest. You will never see your Chao again." [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O41bpujWvz4 The music that plays makes it even sadder.]]

** Eggman finally got his way.

** During the final battle, there's some of this on Sonic's end as well. As the fight progresses more and more towards the time limit, Sonic begins to realize that there's something wrong with Shadow: that he's losing power, which ultimately leads to his [[spoiler: near-death]]. Unfortunately, given the current situation --the five minutes until the planet is destroyed, and all-- there's not much he can do to provide direct aid.

** What also makes it tear jerking is the people of Earth realizing that they're saved, they're not going to die...and then they all cheer him.

-->'''Sonic:''' He was what he was- a brave and heroic hedgehog, who gave his life to save the planet.
* As [[{{Narm}} narmy]] as the theme songs are in [=SA2=], it's kind of sad listening to the full version of Unknown from M.E. Though there are obvious offenders ("But every time he looks for the sun can't find it") the worst line is rather difficult to make out the few times you hear it: "Freedom will be waiting when serenity is restored". We never really get the idea that Knuckles resents the whole 'guardian' thing in-game (A little in the original [=SA=], but not here.) but there are a few other lines that reference 'fighting for his destiny'. It's a little depressing to think that he may be fighting for freedom from his duties when it's quite obvious that it's not going to happen. ([[MoodWhiplash Of course, the lyrics switch focus so often that it's easy to forget the above]].)
* Amy reasoning with Shadow to save the Earth-

--> '''Eggman:''' ''[Fondly]'' ...you're right.
* For True Story, the boss music during the Sonic vs. Shadow battle, is narmy for sure, [[NarmCharm but if you can look past that]], it's also very sad, since it paints a picture of Shadow's bleak despair. ''Stars don't twinkle, the moon doesn't shine, stars don't twinkle, the moon doesn't shine...''

** In a way, it's ''worse'' if Shadow was ''not'' aware of how long he was locked up, if one considers his imprisonment to be more akin to [[HumanPopsicle suspended animation.]] In this scenario, Shadow was likely captured and put on ice very soon after Maria sent him away from the Ark. Possibly within as little as one or two days. What this means is that even if it's been 50 years, as far as he's concerned he watched her die mere ''days'' ago! [[FridgeHorror And what does this mean for all that "emo" behavior he exibits?]] [[FridgeBrilliance It means]] he's simply going through [[FiveStagesOfGrief the natural stages of grief,]] albeit 50 years delayed. [[ThereAreNoTherapists Who wouldn't be messed up after watching their closest firend die?]]

* The Last Story ending, with Shadow's HeroicSacrifice- as shown in the page picture.

* The closing cutscene after the True ending to Sonic Adventure 2 gives closure and underscores the tear-jerking nature of Shadow's heroic sacrifice. Three words: ''Rest easy, heroes.''

-->'''Amy:''' I know that people fight over the most trivial things. Some people may be selfish, like the professor said... but they're basically good, if they try their best and never give up on their wishes. They always have a reason to be happy; that's why you should help them out! Saving them is a good thing! Shadow, I beg you, please do it for them! Give them a chance!

--> '''Eggman:''' ...you're right.

* The back-story of Shadow was quite sad: he had a happy life that was taken when the government stormed his home and killed everyone there, under the pretense that he was a danger to everyone. He watched Maria (essentially a sister to him) die in front of him, and his "father" Gerald was arrested, went insane from grief (a TearJerker in of itself) and was executed. And then they locked him away for 50 years, of which [[AndIMustScream he was likely conscious the whole time.]] [[TheWoobie Shadow really needs a hug.]]

** The sudden realization by Tails that Sonic is in danger.

-->'''Sonic:''' [[AllUpToYou I'm counting on you, Tails!]] And Amy...''take care of yourself.''
** Amy's reaction when Sonic [[spoiler:"dies"]] on the exploding capsule. Just listen to the way she says his name when she realises that [[spoiler: her crush has apparently been killed, before breaking down in tears.]]

[[caption-width-right:400:''"Maria...this is what you wanted, right? This is my promise I made to you."'']]

** During the final battle, there's some of this on Sonic's end as well. As the fight progresses more and more towards the time limit, Sonic begins to realize that there's something wrong with Shadow: that he's losing power, which ultimately leads to his [[spoiler: near-]] death. Unfortunately, given the current situation --the five minutes until the planet is destroyed, and all-- there's not much he can do to provide direct aid.

* As [[{{Narm}} narmy]] as the theme songs are in [=SA2=], it's kind of sad listening to the full version of Unknown from M.E. Though there are obvious offenders ("But every time he looks for the sun can't find it") the worst line is rather difficult to make out the few times you hear it: "Freedom will be waiting when serenity is restored". We never really get the idea that Knuckles resents the whole 'guardian' thing in-game (a little in the original [=SA=], but not here) but there are a few other lines that reference 'fighting for his destiny'. It's a little depressing to think that he may be fighting for freedom from his duties when it's quite obvious that it's not going to happen. ([[MoodWhiplash Of course, the lyrics switch focus so often that it's easy to forget the above]])
* Amy reasoning with Shadow to save the Earth.

--> '''Eggman:''' When I was a child, I looked up to my grandfather for all the great things he accomplished in his life. He was my hero, and I wanted to be a great scientist like him! But...did he really mean to destroy us?

* Sonic's goodbye, especially since he was unknowingly echoing Maria.

--> '''Sonic:''' Sayonara, Shadow the Hedgehog...

* In some ways the Biolizard can be seen as this. It seems to have trouble breathing, needs to pause every once in a while to catch its breath, and relies on a life support machine to survive. It's almost a mercy kill when the heroes finally put it out of its misery.

** Sonic's last words.
** Amy's reaction when Sonic [[spoiler:"dies"]] on the exploding capsule. Just listen to the way she says his name in a teary fashion that her crush was killed.

* Amy's reaction when Sonic [[spoiler:"dies"]] on the exploding capsule. Just listen to the way she says his name in a teary fashion that her crush was killed.

[[caption-width-right:400:''"Maria...this is what you wanted, right? This is my promise I made to you."'']]]]

[[quoteright:400:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/7e95b9a3addc295ec1fe5fb92d950b7f.png]]

* The Last Story ending with Shadow's HeroicSacrifice (as seen to your right).

** What also makes it tear jerking is the people of Earth realizing that they're saved, they're not going to die...and they all cheer him.

* [=SA2=]'s ending, if not for Shadow's sacrifice, then for the heroes and villains' conversations with one another. Tails and Eggman's heart-to-heart, in particular...

--> '''Eggman:''' ...You're right.

** What also makes it is the people of Earth realizing that they're saved, they're not going to die...and they all cheer him.

* In Chao World, there is the option where you will have to send your Chao through the Chao Transporter Machine. As you choose to send your Chao away, the description reads "Your Chao will live a happy life in a faraway forest. You will never see your Chao again." [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O41bpujWvz4 The music that plays makes it even sadder.]]

* The real ending of ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure2'', with Shadow's HeroicSacrifice.

--> '''Eggman:''' ...you're right. :)

* In some ways the Biolizard can be seen as this. It seems to have trouble breathing, needs to pause every once in a while to catch its breath, and relies on a lfe support machine to survive. It's almost a mercy kill when the heroes finally put it out of its misery.

* The closing cutscene after the GOOD ending to Sonic Adventure 2 gives closure and underscores the tear-jerking nature of Shadow's heroic sacrifice. Three words: ''Rest easy, heroes.''

* The back-story of Shadow was quite sad: he had a happy life that was taken when the government stormed his home and killed everyone there, under the pretense that he was a danger to everyone. He watched Maria (essentially a sister to him) die in front of him, and his "father" Gerald was arrested, went insane from grief (a TearJerker in of itself) and was executed. And then they locked him away for 50 years, of which [[AndIMustScream he was likely conscious the whole time.]] [[TheWoobie Shadow really needs a hug.]]

* The back-story of Shadow was quite sad: he had a happy life that was taken when the government stormed his home and killed everyone there, under the pre-tense that he was a danger to everyone. He watched Maria(essentially a sister to him) die in front of him, and his "father" Gerald was arrested, went insane from grief(a TearJerker in of itself) and was executed. And then they locked him away for 50 years, of which [[AndIMustScream he was likely conscious the whole time.]] [[TheWoobie Shadow really needs a hug.]]

---> '''Eggman:''' When I was a child, I looked up to my grandfather for all the great things he accomplished in his life. He was my hero, and I wanted to be a great scientist like him! But...did he really mean to destroy us?
---> '''Tails:''' I dunno, but what I do know is...we all did it together!
---> '''Eggman:''' ...you're right. :)

---> '''Sonic:''' Sayonara, Shadow the Hedgehog...