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Generally favorable reviews- based on 389 Ratings

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  • Summary: Sonic Mania Plus is the definitive retail enhanced version of the original Sonic Mania's digital release, presented in a pristine collectible physical release. The encore pack is a $5 upgrade fee for owners of the original game.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Sep 10, 2018
    100
    If you loved Sonic Mania, Plus is an essential purchase. It’s more Sonic Mania, but different.
  2. 100
    Taken as a full package this is arguably the best Sonic game there is. Mania mode is fun as ever, the cast is fuller, and the bonus challenges, unlockables, Encore mode and multiplayer makes for a game that earns its spot on the retail shelf. Some existing owners might wonder whether two extra characters, remixed singleplayer and revamped splitscreen is worth the upgrade given there's no substantially new levels to speak of, but I think it's a fine way to extend the experience.
  3. Jul 10, 2018
    95
    Sonic Mania was already a fantastic title, and Sonic Mania Plus only makes things look and feel better.
  4. Jul 10, 2018
    90
    Essential for those who he did not play the original title.
  5. Aug 13, 2018
    90
    Sonic Mania Plus is a return to form for Sega’s most iconic character. It takes all that is old and makes it new again.
  6. Jul 11, 2018
    90
    Sonic Mania was a true return to form for the mascot, in his 2D 'Classic' guise at least, and celebrated the glory days of the original games while also enhancing their qualities and taking on new ideas. From new areas, imaginative second acts and some delightful boss encounters, the development team poured a lot of passion and talent into the project. Sonic Mania Plus takes that solid foundation and - in all honestly - doesn't do a great deal to mess with it. The new characters and modes are welcome, and there are some neat tweaks which iron out some of the kinks present in the original release, but on the whole this is an enhanced edition of the game rather than a feature-rich update. If you've still not sampled the delights of Sonic Mania then this is clearly the version to get, but if you're an existing owner then the low asking price of the DLC update make this well worth a look; we'll take any excuse to dive back into one of the best 2D platformers of recent memory.
  7. Jul 10, 2018
    80
    It adds on neatly onto your original game (no need to start all over), and will extend your playtime at least another few hours if not more. Also, if you missed Sonic Mania last year, this is now the definitive version of the game. That said, if you just casually picked it up, and only invested a few hours, there isn’t that much here in Sonic Mania Plus to justify spending more money unless you’re a huge fan of Mighty and Ray.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 99 out of 112
  2. Negative: 3 out of 112
  1. Jul 17, 2018
    10
    The quality of the package in Mania Plus is so good that it is becoming one of the best, if not the best, Sonic game of all time.
  2. Mar 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Greatest sonic game I've ever played, and the add on of mania plus only adds onto the base mania mode and overall replayability of it all. Giving firm nostalgia and many unique and new aspec tdd s it's an entirely new game unique and amazing Expand
  3. Jul 25, 2018
    10
    With the addition of encore mode, this game is cemented as the best sonic game of all time. Exactly what 2d fans have wanted for 15 years. ItWith the addition of encore mode, this game is cemented as the best sonic game of all time. Exactly what 2d fans have wanted for 15 years. It is hard to think of anything more that could have been done to improve this game but with some well chosen additions, the package now feels complete. Expand
  4. Jul 24, 2018
    10
    Price Rating $30/$30

    Pros + Feels exactly like classic Sonic games. Physics, sound effects, music, and quality while also adding great new
    Price Rating $30/$30

    Pros
    + Feels exactly like classic Sonic games. Physics, sound effects, music, and quality while also adding great new elements and stages
    + Very re-playable
    + Encore more is a great excuse to play again with a slight twist

    Cons
    - Pinball bonus stage could use a little more work. Does not feel like any pinball stage from Sonic's past, and the ball doesn't move at all like you would expect.
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  5. Mar 14, 2019
    9
    Probably the most genuine Sonic experience in recent years, but improved upon.
  6. Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Good game, I like the art booklet that comes with it and the two free extra characters, because they're $6 for the regular version.
    I also
    Good game, I like the art booklet that comes with it and the two free extra characters, because they're $6 for the regular version.
    I also liked its classic gameplay similar to Sonic games on Sega Genesis.
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  7. Jul 2, 2022
    0
    terrible gameplay and really awful soundstrack. i dont like this game it all

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