Sonic Rebound Episode 6 Review – The Fate of Dr. Eggman

We’re officially less than a day away from the premiere of Sonic Rebound Episode 7 – Silent Sniper, and the hype is real. It’s been two years since Episode 6 dropped, so revisiting it now for this Sonic Rebound Episode 6 review felt like the perfect lead-up. This was my first time rewatching it since release, and honestly? It hits even harder the second time around. This one was fun to revisit, and it’s easily one of the best in the series so far.

The Fate of Dr. Eggman centers on Shadow, who’s ready to shut Mr. Tinker down for good. After that Eggmanland name-drop in the last episode, Shadow’s convinced he’s still a threat, amnesia or not. Sonic, of course, steps in to defend him, and what we get is an absolutely epic Sonic vs. Shadow showdown. Meanwhile, Team Chaotix gets a little off-the-books help from Rouge, which moves the story closer to what’s coming in Episode 7.

From start to finish, this episode is just solid all around. I’ve said it before, but Shadow is my favorite Sonic character – he’s basically the Vegeta of this world (and yes, Vegeta is also my favorite DBZ character). That dynamic really shines here. Watching Sonic try to reason with Shadow felt just like Goku trying to stop Vegeta from going too far. The tone, the pacing, the character beats – it all just worked. And seeing Shadow get humbled just a bit by Sonic? Always satisfying.

Now let’s talk about the action – it’s top-tier. The Sonic vs. Shadow fight looked fantastic. Backgrounds were detailed, animation flowed smoothly, and everything felt cohesive and professional. For a fan series, this episode might have the cleanest production yet. No noticeable dips in quality, no janky frames – it just moved.

The audio was just as polished. I love me some Sonic Unleashed tracks, but when that Sonic Heroes music kicked in during the battle? I was locked in. That alone leveled up the hype. Voice acting was also on point. Mardiculous as Shadow delivered a performance that felt straight out of early Sonic X – Jason Griffith vibes, for sure. And BulmaBunny absolutely nailed Rouge – she is the voice I want for her in the games, period. Also, Espio finally sounded like a real character again thanks to Swordtee40. Gone is the flat “ninja-bot,” and in his place is someone with actual tone and inflection. Huge improvement.

The balance between story and action is really what sets this episode apart. While Sonic and Shadow are clashing, the plot continues to move with Team Chaotix and Rouge making progress in the background. Knowing what’s coming in Episode 7, this episode perfectly sets the stage. And yeah, this is my favorite episode so far. Makes sense that Sonic’s Vegeta would outshine Sonic’s Piccolo (sorry, not sorry, Knuckles). It’s always been like that, even in the mainline games and shows.

With Episode 7 right around the corner, I’m more than ready. We’re finally getting more Whisper, and the multiverse stuff is about to crack wide open. If the tease at the end of Episode 6 is any indication, we’re in for something special. Full review for Silent Sniper drops tomorrow afternoon. Don’t miss it!