Sonic Mania

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 314 Ratings

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  1. AdamLicht1101
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Excellent 2D retro game who all Classic Sonic Fan's has been waiting for. It's Colorful with a awesome graphics and also a beautiful soundtrack remix and create by Tee Lopes. And with Forces, it's gonna be a successful year for our Blue Blur.
  2. xZippy
    Sep 18, 2017
    8
    For the longest time, I internally prayed for a sequel for Sonic & Knuckles - and for the game to be done in the classic style. Not only was that prayer answered, but the game has modern upgrades that don't ruin the game's style nor the flow of gameplay. A must have for Sonic fans, and an interesting play for non-fans. The level design is still good as the classics and the music isFor the longest time, I internally prayed for a sequel for Sonic & Knuckles - and for the game to be done in the classic style. Not only was that prayer answered, but the game has modern upgrades that don't ruin the game's style nor the flow of gameplay. A must have for Sonic fans, and an interesting play for non-fans. The level design is still good as the classics and the music is beautiful.

    Like S&K, the game lets you play as Sonic or Knuckles, giving you two perspectives of the story. The plot is nothing to write home about, but still holds up. The bonus games however, though not terrible, are a bit repetitive and get old quick. And the game seems a tad short to me, but that's just me talking. Overall, one of the greatest sequels ever and a must buy.    … Expand
  3. SrTakelot
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    A great game showing the return of a mascot to its height

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  4. Splaterson
    Aug 31, 2017
    9
    A return to form for Sonic games, funnily enough, not developed by the Sonic Team.

    The game is everything and more that fans expect from a Sonic game and with the rise of 16 bit games over the last few years, it can bring a lot of fun to those who grew up with the 3D games and want a crack at a homage to its origins. The game starts off with a cutscene introducing the premise of the    A return to form for Sonic games, funnily enough, not developed by the Sonic Team.

    The game is everything and more that fans expect from a Sonic game and with the rise of 16 bit games over the last few years, it can bring a lot of fun to those who grew up with the 3D games and want a crack at a homage to its origins.
    The game starts off with a cutscene introducing the premise of the minor story going on in the background, we see Sonic starting off in the classic Green Hill Zone from Sonic 1, but as you progress through the stage you see the familiar layout of the stage slightly change, and this is the charm, its familiar but new and fresh introducing original stages as you progress through the game with enjoyable boss fights.
    The game is not perfect however, those familiar with the old games may initially become confused with the bonus stages as hitting a checkpoint with 25 rings will transport you to a bonus stage but not for a Chaos Emerald a la Sonic 2, these are obtained from finding giant rings hidden throughout the stage and completing that bonus stage similar to Sonic 3.
    The biggest criticism of the PC version is the 2 week delay compared to the console versions that appears to have been for the inclusion of Denuvo, a controversial anti piracy scheme that recently has provided mixed results. On release, due to Denuvo, the game was unplayable offline which people have been outraged about, and quite understandably as this is the type of game people would install to their laptops for a work commute of holiday where internet access is limited.
    (As of August 30th 2017, this online only feature has been removed due to severe backlash and the game is now playable offline)

    In conclusion, Sonic Mania is a fantastic addition to the Sonic franchise and a true return to the franchises roots and a genuine good game, and that's what it is, a game, it tests your reflexes and forward thinking in an enjoyable cutesy way expected from Sonic game.
    If you enjoyed Sonic 1, 2 and 3, you'll love this, this is the Sonic 4 we deserved, 23 years later.    … Expand
  5. Shadowbloody
    Nov 13, 2017
    10
    It is an excellent game of Sonic, where it offers great speed, physics, gameplay, and fun difficulties in each level. We have new animations, the graphic quality of the filters, very well finished.

    Sonic Mania surely deserves a sequel, Sonic Mania 2 or something similar.
  6. EpicLadySponge
    Aug 29, 2017
    8
    The light of day for this franchise has finally came after all these years being treated by two failures, many mixed bags, and a few goods this far. With Sonic Mania, newcomers and veterans alike are now to experience the classic days where it was just Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles as playable characters and those three plus Eggman/Robotnik as the only main characters after more than twentyThe light of day for this franchise has finally came after all these years being treated by two failures, many mixed bags, and a few goods this far. With Sonic Mania, newcomers and veterans alike are now to experience the classic days where it was just Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles as playable characters and those three plus Eggman/Robotnik as the only main characters after more than twenty years of never receiving a classical 2D installment. This game combines elements seen in Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles to give us the ultimate surprise no one was expecting to see since the release of Sonic & Knuckles. It's always great to see a franchise go back to their roots rather than trying a new way to impress their fans.… Expand
  7. Insertc0in
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Sonic Mania should be praised not only for how awesome this game is but the context this project came out to existence. Sonic Mania is a product of love, a collaboration of long time sonic fans and SEGA. From Tyson Hesse animation to Tee Lopes soundtrack passing by Hyper Potion music for the trailers we can feel the passion this game tries to convey. Pagodawest, Headcanon and ChristianSonic Mania should be praised not only for how awesome this game is but the context this project came out to existence. Sonic Mania is a product of love, a collaboration of long time sonic fans and SEGA. From Tyson Hesse animation to Tee Lopes soundtrack passing by Hyper Potion music for the trailers we can feel the passion this game tries to convey. Pagodawest, Headcanon and Christian whitehead did an amazing job of balancing the gameplay and gathering the memorable stages, bosses, gimmicks that we all loved in the 16 bit sonic era and put their own signature names on it.

    Sonic Mania is not only a celebration for Sonic fans but also to SEGA fans. This game is filled with Easter eggs and homages to what made SEGA beloved. Sonic Mania should be celebrated by all gamers not only because it's a very good game but also because it opens a new chapter in the gaming industry that companies like Valve used to practice and companies like Nintendo should be more lenient about (AM2R).    … Expand
  8. samuelribeiro
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Simply the most anticipated game by fans of the past generation.
    The SEGA this time hit squares. Made the request of the fans and made a masterpiece, both in graphic quality and musically.
    This game is the realization of a great dream, a game that has marked generations and that now will enchant the new generations, for sure.
  9. Pedroxz
    Aug 29, 2017
    10
    Excellent Game.Explore everything good from Mega Driver/Genesis games, The soundtrack is Incredible Tee Lopes Surely is a great Composer,The Level Design is very rich and knuckles owned alternative routes something that is very reliable to classics
  10. RandomGamer923
    Aug 30, 2017
    8
    What can i say? This is a definitive classic sonic game.It has everything you want: speed,good level design, amazing music, great story, good boss fights, tails and knuckles as playable characters.Finally we get a good sonic game, the last good sonic game was Sonic Generations(2011).Only two problems though: firstly the controller support is broken, and it has denuvo. 8/10
  11. DarknesShade
    Aug 30, 2017
    10
    Not only does this game brings the Classic and Nostalgic feel of the older Sonic games, but also add so many new things that you Do feel this is the proper continuation of the Classic Sonic games!
    Amazing Music, Great Pixel Graphics and Firm Controls (that can be configured at will) makes this game one of the best of it's kind!
    This game actually made me tear up, my first gaming console    Not only does this game brings the Classic and Nostalgic feel of the older Sonic games, but also add so many new things that you Do feel this is the proper continuation of the Classic Sonic games!
    Amazing Music, Great Pixel Graphics and Firm Controls (that can be configured at will) makes this game one of the best of it's kind!
    This game actually made me tear up, my first gaming console was a Megadrive (Aka: Sega Genesis) and Sonic 1 was my first game ever, i almost feel like i am re-entering this world for the first time, its amazing, and i am forever grateful!
    10/10 Easily!    … Expand
  12. XxsonicshinobiX
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    this game is the best revival for sonic i got to say best game ever. the game has beutiful graphics for the restritions of this game. still #SONICYEAR (my sonic year would be sonic adventure 3)
  13. CyberRobotnix
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    Literally the best Sonic game for a good decade, you should definitely try it out!
  14. ff7master
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Simplemente perfecto, una obra maestra de las plataformas 2D cargada de nostalgia.
  15. makis
    Sep 5, 2017
    10
    I am so glad that I grew up with sonic. Now after so many years I get the chance to introduce the character to my 6 year old nephew. We played together the first 3 sonic games and some of the new ones but he simple adores sonic mania.
    The game is entertaining and rich. I love it, it is both classic and modern.
  16. BasilZero
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Game: Sonic Mania
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: Christian Whitehead/Headcannon Publisher: SEGA System: Steam (PC) Year of Release: 2017 Length of Playthrough: 6 Hours Total Score: 94/100 Value Score: 9.4/10 • Story: 9/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player Value:    Game: Sonic Mania
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: Christian Whitehead/Headcannon
    Publisher: SEGA
    System: Steam (PC)
    Year of Release: 2017
    Length of Playthrough: 6 Hours

    Total Score: 94/100
    Value Score: 9.4/10

    • Story: 9/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Mania mode allows you to play as Sonic (and Tails), Tails and Knuckles. Encore mode allows you to play as Sonic alongside Mighty or Ray.
    +2D style from the Genesis era Sonic games
    +Retro stages reused with few changes
    +New Music and remixed music that goes well together with the Sonic Universe
    +Replay stages again once you finish the game (either mode)
    +Online Competitive and Time Attack mode
    +Great animation improvement to the oldschool formula

    Cons
    -Some levels can be tedious due to their design
    -Encore mode reuses the same levels
    -Endings are almost the same with little to no differences    … Expand
  17. metalcritic
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    The great return of classic Sonic. A very fun game in the best 2D style. Old levels with new mechanics. Completely new levels. creative bosses and great music.
  18. ShadowKnight
    Sep 9, 2017
    10
    Awesome game, even thought I got my ass kicked several times i still wanted to keep playing until I finished it.

    I've never been a fan of the genesis era games but I can see why people like them... hopefully in the future we get something akin to sonic adventure or heroes.
  19. Nickolababaiko
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Эта игра для фанатов классических игр про Соника 1,2,3 и Sonic & Knuckles. Лично я только в первую часть мало играл. В остальные части мы с друзьями залипали по полной в детстве!
    Sonic Mania вызывает приступы ностальгии! В этой игре всё круто! Графика как на Сеге только покруче, музыка как на Сеге только улучшенная. Уровни узнаваемые старые добрые...и есть новые. Боссы шикарные!
    Круче    Эта игра для фанатов классических игр про Соника 1,2,3 и Sonic & Knuckles. Лично я только в первую часть мало играл. В остальные части мы с друзьями залипали по полной в детстве!
    Sonic Mania вызывает приступы ностальгии! В этой игре всё круто! Графика как на Сеге только покруче, музыка как на Сеге только улучшенная. Уровни узнаваемые старые добрые...и есть новые. Боссы шикарные!
    Круче Sonic Mania по стилю классических Соников нет и скорее всего не будет!)))    … Expand
  20. MultiThomas777
    Oct 1, 2017
    10
    Simply the best 2D Sonic game to date, that in my opinion of course.
    Aside from excellent, and I mean super excellent level design, extremely catchy music, and adorable graphics, the gameplay is just like the older 2D Sonic games, but feels smoother.
    Simply amazing.
  21. singlungchan
    Oct 20, 2017
    8
    Action-wise the game is superb. Mechanics and game-play feel like a true Sonic game from the nineties in all its glory. The speed is there and it's the right kind of speed. All enemies and level-design is very well thought-out and it's just very fun to play.

    But! It's not the best sonic game because of the presentation. The level sprites just feel bland and are all over the place. The    Action-wise the game is superb. Mechanics and game-play feel like a true Sonic game from the nineties in all its glory. The speed is there and it's the right kind of speed. All enemies and level-design is very well thought-out and it's just very fun to play.

    But! It's not the best sonic game because of the presentation. The level sprites just feel bland and are all over the place. The Green Hill Zone tries to be pretty and it kind-of succeeds. But comparing the graphics directly to sonic and knuckles for ex., this game just fails to be on the same level. Nothing that will make you enjoy it less, though definitely strips the game of the last straw of magic there was to the best Sonic games from the past.    … Expand
  22. InfiniteYT
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    Sonic Mania is a game for fans made by fans but it isn’t a fan game. It’s a symbol of what can happen when you connect with your community to make something special. I preordered the Collector's edition for PC and was so hyped to play it I bought it on Switch as well during the 2 week delay on PC. First of all this game looks amazing. It has some of the best sprite work in any game I haveSonic Mania is a game for fans made by fans but it isn’t a fan game. It’s a symbol of what can happen when you connect with your community to make something special. I preordered the Collector's edition for PC and was so hyped to play it I bought it on Switch as well during the 2 week delay on PC. First of all this game looks amazing. It has some of the best sprite work in any game I have ever seen and has so much detail spread across the sprawling zones. Each level is massive and intricate but I never found myself lost. Every zone rewards mastery of the game's mechanics and knowledge of the zones. Secrets are super rewarding to find and the new special stage to get the chaos emeralds is super fun. The soundtrack is fantastic! There isn’t a bad track in the entire game. The bosses for the most part are really fun and clever (especially chemical plant act 2 boss). Sonic controls very well and so does Tails and Knuckles as they truly nailed the feeling of the original games. There so much to unlock and do in a $20 game it’s magnificent. However not everything is perfect. The blue sphere mini game still isn’t fun, the oil rig octopus boss is fairly annoying, and the steam version has DRM. Other than that there really isn’t anything to complain about here. If you like platformers you have to get this game. I personally don’t think it’s the best Sonic game but it’s the most consistent game in the franchise and is guaranteed fun.… Expand
  23. PSPMan3000
    Mar 3, 2020
    9
    While the game does piggyback off assets and ideas from past titles a lot (something I think holds the game back a fair bit) every asset or idea here that is entirely new, reimagined or reinterpreted is excellent. Amazing smoothly controls and great music makes this the best 2D game since Sonic 3 and Knuckles, I can't wait to see a wholly original project from this team.

    And honestly,    While the game does piggyback off assets and ideas from past titles a lot (something I think holds the game back a fair bit) every asset or idea here that is entirely new, reimagined or reinterpreted is excellent. Amazing smoothly controls and great music makes this the best 2D game since Sonic 3 and Knuckles, I can't wait to see a wholly original project from this team.

    And honestly, game was an 8 till I realized all playable characters can go super. Thanks for including that and caring so much.    … Expand
  24. Nijayias
    Aug 30, 2017
    9
    I'll start off by saying that I will not be factoring in the DRM thing as quite frankly I don't believe the game itself deserves to be blamed on review score for a poor decision by Sega. And may likely be patched out later.

    Sonic Mania for the most part feels natural and like something I'm familiar with while giving me a lot of new. The variety of levels and the stage gimmicks really    I'll start off by saying that I will not be factoring in the DRM thing as quite frankly I don't believe the game itself deserves to be blamed on review score for a poor decision by Sega. And may likely be patched out later.

    Sonic Mania for the most part feels natural and like something I'm familiar with while giving me a lot of new. The variety of levels and the stage gimmicks really help to flesh out each stage and keep things fresh for the most part. The boss battles are a joy and require more than just wait and attack as some have creative patterns and ways to defeat them. i won't spoil any but some really throw you for a loop.

    It's great to see that all three characters are treated equally in terms of super forms and that plot device of tails being too young thus he needs super emeralds is also thankfully removed. This game hits a lot of the high points i wanted ever since playing Sonic 3 & knuckles and even does a lot of the good things the Sonic Advance series did which I also enjoy. As i write this I have just gotten all the gold medals from the blue spheres. I'm grateful they brought back this as a bonus rather than the overused half-pipe.

    The branching paths and alternate routes thankfully manage to be as good and well designed for the most part like Sonic 3 & Knuckles while avoiding the frustrations of Sonic CD despite being as large as it making for a great mixture. The fact Knuckles once again gets his own routes and sections helps with variety and replay value.

    Now lets move onto some constructive criticism and input for ideas. Sonic Time Twisted - A wonderful and well made Sonic Fangame by Overbound Studios that I highly recommend to anyone who is a classic Sonic Fan. This game did some things I wish Mania would do. For example the ability to run off a ledge or jump off a spring and press the jump button causing yourself to curl into a ball was a mechanic that felt like a natural evolution of the gameplay in Time twisted. And its absence in Mania I feel is something that should be considered for future sequels. Not only this but Overbound added in 3 unique elemental shields such as the Ice Shield, The wind Shield and the Rock Shield all of which did unique things and added variety. I feel it was a missed opportunity for the Mania team not to include brand new shields to mix things up but maybe in the future? Last thing is I feel Mania could really benefit with altering the Drop Dash. It's a great idea but I feel it could be better by making it so you only have to press the jump button and hold it once in order to activate it. It would feel more natural this way and it would even allow sonic to use it while allowing the Insta shield to remain a double jump tap ability. I appreciate it as an unlockable but with this simple tweak both could be viable at the same time. and for that matter give Tails and Knuckles a new ability when holding the jump button while keeping their fly and glide moves to a double jump tap. This would really flesh out their move-set a tad with more options without sacrificing anything or deviating too much from the simplistic controls. And one last thing of note is the lack of an optional online co-op or competitive mode. I understand the desire to go old school with local which is important however You must always offer both options to give the best of both worlds.

    Aside from these little things and points of preference I really don't have much to complain about. Like Time Twisted I feel Mania is a worthy successor to Sonic 3 & Knuckles and is the most fun I've had in 2D sonic since the Advance series. The unlockables are plentiful with some funny ones in the mix. The soundtrack is pretty solid and I give props for making a Super Sonic Theme that has plenty to listen to before looping. Gameplay feels tight and responsive. Stage design and level gimmicks are well utilized.

    Christian Whitehead, Headcannon and all the other devs have a solid foundation here and I hope to continue to evolve it. There is plenty of room for improvement and innovation. whether they look at what other fans have done or use their own ideas.

    I could name off things I'd love like a bonus Stage Creator thing with online sharing to give the game endless possibilities and level designs to keep it alive beyond it's campaign and have more unlocks like the ability to have tails transform along with Sonic as I love how Sonic Classic Heroes mod had All three transform together But in the end what's here is solid and I can see myself returning to play several times just as I do with Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic Time Twisted. And I can't wait to see what comes in the future. My minor issues aside all of them keep this game from reaching the pinnacle of a 10 with some minor points and others major points but regardless I still think it's solid enough to be a nine. Highly Recommended no matter what platform you want it on. :) 9/10 Grammar Mistakes edited. Previously 1 of 3 found helpful.    … Expand
  25. ABHsonic
    Sep 7, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is so fantastic. Bringing back the memories of 90's children, SEGA has done a wonderful job. The graphics and colors are so gorgeous. Not only that, musics are also soothing for ears. I really really enjoyed this game. Now our new generation will know what Sonic was in the past. True ending is the starting of Sonic Forces, so I'm extremely can't wait for that game. 10/10 from me!… Expand
  26. tandriotti
    May 1, 2019
    9
    As a classic Sonic player, I can just say this is THE BEST Sonic game in history.
    But it takes 9 because of Denuvo that sometimes drop frames on the game.
  27. stargunner
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    Pretty much any negative review you will find is only due to the fact the game has DRM on it. It phones home once when you open it to verify the copy, and then you can play it offline whenever you want. Necessary? Probably not. A nuisance? Hardly. You have to download the game to play it, how hard is it to open the title screen for 5 seconds?

    The truth is that Sonic Mania deserves    Pretty much any negative review you will find is only due to the fact the game has DRM on it. It phones home once when you open it to verify the copy, and then you can play it offline whenever you want. Necessary? Probably not. A nuisance? Hardly. You have to download the game to play it, how hard is it to open the title screen for 5 seconds?

    The truth is that Sonic Mania deserves praise for its DEVELOPERS and all the talent, passion and hard work they poured into the game. Do not punish them for Sega of Europe's greed. This game is worth every penny, especially if you are a classic Sonic fan. For the $20 price tag, you should get more than your money's worth of playtime and enjoyment. Every level is oozing with style and sleek design, and the new mixed with the old is fun from start to finish. Whether you're a speed demon, a completionist, or both, I don't see how you couldn't love this solid entry into the Sonic franchise.    … Expand
  28. Kayla45
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    In short:
    -It play great
    -It looks great -It sounds great -It cost 20 bucks -It can run on a potato at 16k 240 fps, if it wasn't locked at 60fps... -It's not very long... In not so short: For 20 bucks it is a great value. The thing is that it's a bit short, there are only 12 zones (+ the final boss zone), each in 2 acts that can be completed in a few minutes. The graphics are    In short:
    -It play great
    -It looks great
    -It sounds great
    -It cost 20 bucks
    -It can run on a potato at 16k 240 fps, if it wasn't locked at 60fps...
    -It's not very long...

    In not so short:
    For 20 bucks it is a great value. The thing is that it's a bit short, there are only 12 zones (+ the final boss zone), each in 2 acts that can be completed in a few minutes.

    The graphics are really good, it's designed to look like updated Genesis/Megadrive graphics, with more colors, details and some techniques unavailable on the original hardware like sprite rotation and scaling, all used very well.

    Some have complained about the presence of 3d graphics in the game, but the thing is that it's really rare and well used, mostly in the chaos emerald stages, which are full 3d.
    And it's also the king of 3d that a sega 32x could produce and the game was designed to look like a game that could have been released on a console between the Genesis/Megadrive and Saturn.

    The difficulty curve seems f*cked up, I remeber Flying Battery Zone (zone 4) being much harder than Mirage Saloon Zone (Zone 8) for exemple, it's not consistent at all. Same for the bosses, most of them are really easy but, overall, most of them are really well designed, I can't go into some details because of spoilers but you will have quite some good surprises.

    The best part of this game, for me, is it's sound track, there is no misuc in the game that I don't like ! And the sound design is on point, everything in this game sound great.

    Also sometimes there is collision errors and the intro video is really compressed, it looks like a YouTube rip, it's quite a waste of this wounderful animation.

    My verdict:
    Sonic is back and greater than ever !

    Exept that there is Denuvo, and as always it sucks.    … Expand
  29. Zero_Within
    Sep 9, 2017
    9
    This game is amazing, surely the best Sonic game in decades.
    It has an excelent Level and Game Design, nice use of past and new mechanics, awesome soundtrack (like, all the musics I'd give a 10/10), the graphics were also an outstanding point, in an allusion to how the game would've turned out if it was released for the SEGA Saturn, but clearly doesn't following the console's limitations.    This game is amazing, surely the best Sonic game in decades.
    It has an excelent Level and Game Design, nice use of past and new mechanics, awesome soundtrack (like, all the musics I'd give a 10/10), the graphics were also an outstanding point, in an allusion to how the game would've turned out if it was released for the SEGA Saturn, but clearly doesn't following the console's limitations.
    The only complaint I have is the transition between some stages that seems to have been forgotten and the almost lack of original zones, but at least the developer team managed to make the recycled zones feel original (except for Hydrocity) and with the new gameplay element (Drop Dash) and other completely new parts of the Level Design on each stage you probably wouldn't mind this issue.
    The boss battles are pretty creative as well, not all of them are incredible, but by the most they are pretty good (special credits to the Final Boss and the True Final Boss battles).

    If you haven't played this game yet, go play it, it's one of the best Sonic games ever.
    Note: Be aware about Denuvo DRM, make sure somehow that your computer will not be affected by its negative effect on PCs.    … Expand
  30. Lilahkiz
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    A retuen to form of the blue blur the guy who did the sonic CD port and his team did a great job on this but this game does lack a lot of original stages especially since Sonic 4 ep 1 and 2, Lost world, Generations and Forces gave us Green Hill/ Green Hill ascetics a lot making it be a 9 and not a 10 in my book but still check it out.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 16, 2017
    77
    Developers took their favorite episodes from the first five Sonics, took them apart and made a remix with some special additions: several new elements came from Sonic games that were never released, others – from cut content, and some were made from scratch. So they ended up with a game that’s bursting with secrets and gameplay mechanics. [Issue#223, p.61]
  2. GameWatcher
    Sep 5, 2017
    90
    Sonic Mania boasts a level of polish, care, and attention to detail the franchise hasn’t seen since Sonic and Knuckles. The developers clearly love Sonic and Mania glows as a result. And while it still comes tethered to Denuvo DRM, the game at least is not affected by this.
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  3. PC Gamer
    Sep 1, 2017
    82
    A breakneck platformer that uses classic Sonic as a foundation for something fresh and exciting.
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