However, control and pacing aspects of the Wisps in general, as well as of individual types, have been criticized: for example, Turi opined that "for almost every useful ability there is a complete dud" and bemoaned the Wii controls. [229] Justin Speer from GameTrailers thought similarly and added that the Wisps "don't really feel like they belong". [230] Hardcore Gamer Magazine 's review of Lost World stated that none of the Wisps make satisfying use of the Wii U's gamepad. [231] Chris Shilling of Eurogamer found them to "lead to clumsy touchscreen or gyro interludes that kill a level's pacing." [232] Deadly Six Upon catching up with Mephiles, he reveals to Shadow that humanity, looking for someone to blame for the destruction of the Earth, saw Shadow responsible for the catastrophe; he tells Shadow that he was hunted down, defeated, and trapped behind an energy seal. Mephiles tempts Shadow to join him to gain vengeance upon the humans, but Shadow refuses, declaring that he determines his own destiny, at which point Mephiles transforms into his second form, a more powerful crystalline monster, and the two engage in battle.

Sonic Team (September 9, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Last Story. " Tails: Chaos only used the negative power of the Emeralds. Sonic, you should be able to harness their real power!" Tens of thousands of years ago, a technologically superior race called the Ancients fled their home planet in the wake of the destruction caused by an almighty entity known only as The End, bringing with them seven powerful gems as a power source for the Chaos Engines to ferry the species to safety. As their spacecraft passed by the Earth, the seven emeralds they possessed resonated with the power of the Master Emerald on the surface of the planet and overrode their navigation systems, causing the Ancients to land on the planet, which they decided to make their new home. Sonic Team, Blindlight (24 November 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Wave Ocean ( Shadow episode). " Omega: Mephiles detected. Position K31. Pursue and engage." Sonic Team USA. (6 January 2004). Sonic Heroes. Nintendo GameCube. Sega. " Omega: Warning... Immediate destruction if distracted."A Chaos Emerald teleporting an entire Gaia Temple, from the Xbox 360/ PlayStation 3 version of Sonic Unleashed. You don't fool me! It's not just about Maria. Thanks to you, everyone I knew and loved was killed when the ARK was destroyed! Worst of all, my family! Finally, justice is served!

Sonic Team, Blindlight (24 November 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Mephiles Phase 2. " Omega: Scan indicates that entity consists of numerous shadows. Still, I believe it can destroyed." Sonic Team, Blindlight (24 November 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Showdown with Mephiles. Outcast" ending] I am Shadow the Hedgehog, a research experiment gone deadly wrong. I've caused so much destruction, I should NEVER have been created. This is who I am. [ Vector: Hey, don't got there, yet. Things may not be what they seem. You could be--] [walks away sadly]Sonic Team, Dimps (November 22, 2011). Sonic Generations. Nintendo 3DS. Sega. Area/Level: White Space. " Modern Tails: The Chaos Emeralds are more powerful when they're together so..."

Omega appears to be armed with explosive rounds for his machine guns, as evidenced by the damage he caused to the base he was sealed in by only firing for a few seconds. [26] However, certain weapons of his require the use of magazines as opposed to storing all his ammunition in bulk inside himself. [27] While Omega appears to possess some form of targeting systems for his arsenal, [26] [28] he tends to be rather inaccurate however, most notably when he fired in every direction when first meeting Shadow with the expectation that some of them would hit. [26]A Chaos Emerald? You've got to be kidding me, guys! This is like taking candy from a baby, which is fine by me. Sonic Team, Dimps (November 15, 2005). Sonic Rush. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Extra). " Sonic: Both Eggmen knew the secret of the emeralds, right? It's why the world didn't completely fall apart when the emeralds were together. Everything should be fine since I have the seven Chaos Emeralds. As long as the person holding the emeralds can control them... and knows how to use them, nothing can go wrong. And Blaze... now you have the power. You understand what I mean, right?"