Sonic Mania

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 877 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 755 out of 877
  2. Mixed: 61 out of 877
  3. Negative: 61 out of 877
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  1. tdebug
    Oct 13, 2022
    4
    It is beautiful and all, but I would wish to add an infinite lives option or at least more often saves. Currently you die on a last level boss and restart a few big levels behind kind of game. Must be real fun for those with countless hours to invest into the game, but with just a little more options could be also fun for everyone else.
  2. nesag
    Jun 5, 2020
    4
    I think I have never played a platformer with such unresponsive and slippery controls. Your front vision covers only 2 meters of the level, making the planning and understanding of the levels impossible. I am not a huge fan of platformers, but when every single person recommends me to play some - I do. So far Sonic Mania - is the worst platformer I have ever had recommended to me.
  3. TopHatTortoise
    Apr 5, 2018
    3
    Mania is praised for being "the best Sonic game" and that might well be true.

    However the sonic formula mixes high-speed, momentum-based movement, precision platforming, minimum speed gates, instakills, small vision (plus no map), and sprawling maze-like levels. Those contradictions are hard to enjoy. Those who can ignore the contradictions may have fun. Those who invest in the    Mania is praised for being "the best Sonic game" and that might well be true.

    However the sonic formula mixes high-speed, momentum-based movement, precision platforming, minimum speed gates, instakills, small vision (plus no map), and sprawling maze-like levels. Those contradictions are hard to enjoy.

    Those who can ignore the contradictions may have fun. Those who invest in the level memorisation that allows you to bypassing the momentum-killing blocks and instant kills can enjoy flow and mastery. But I don't know why you would.

    In short -- buyer beware. Some people love this game, but don't assume that you will. For my money, the high review scores mask a deeply unenjoyable game.    … Expand
  4. DarkerSonic06
    Jul 7, 2018
    4
    I dont pay 20$ to become all the levels again that were in Sonic1,2,3&K,CD.Cant they bring us new zones?
  5. Sakamoto_San
    Sep 11, 2017
    0
    Tiene problemas que aun no arreglan, no funciona bien con la función de foto, suspender y home aparte el juego se cierra solo después de jugar un par de horas
  6. luis2667
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    buen juego clásico de sonic, lastima que sega mata cada vez mas la saga de sonic
  7. Nezaniatoyimia
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    It has no right to be called the Best sonic game and a masterpiece. This game is **** Sonic 2006 is a lot better. I've played Sonic 3 & knuckles so many times and when i tried to enjoy this "sonic mania" game i just wanted nothing more than close this piece of garbage. STOP PRAISING IT. IT'S BAD.
  8. ff7master
    Sep 2, 2018
    0
    Simplemente perfecto, una obra maestra de las plataformas 2D cargada de nostalgia.
  9. blitzchamp
    Aug 29, 2017
    0
    I have to say it's pretty crappy to wait 2 weeks extra for this game to come out on Steam and then find out after I purchased it that it has DRM and also an always-online feature enabled. Whether this was intentional or not - it shows SEGA's contempt for the people who support it. I can understand an always-online feature in a FREE cell phone game, but not in a game I actually PAID YOUI have to say it's pretty crappy to wait 2 weeks extra for this game to come out on Steam and then find out after I purchased it that it has DRM and also an always-online feature enabled. Whether this was intentional or not - it shows SEGA's contempt for the people who support it. I can understand an always-online feature in a FREE cell phone game, but not in a game I actually PAID YOU FOR.

    Way to ruin a good thing - finally after years of making crappy games, a Sonic game worth playing finally came out and now this happens. Way to go SEGA.    … Expand
  10. Phuz
    May 30, 2021
    4
    It's Sonic. Nothing more, nothing less. I don't ever really recall anyone being a huge Sonic fan when I was younger. It was always a time kill game rather than yay, let's play Sonic. This is no different. It's better digitally cos I just do short spells here and there. If it was £6 then that is probably a fair price. I paid around £17 which it just isn't worth.
  11. Hyperior4200
    Jul 21, 2018
    1
    Terribly hard difficulty. It is not fun, not entertaining, Only the thing is Story Mode and 2P mode, the 2P mode is so horrible, what I need to do is just run at 2P mode. and the Story Mode, the gameplay is so hard, I can't get further. I am stuck at Oil Ocean Zone. Plus, I don't know what to do at Story Mode. so, THERE IS NOTHING TO DO AT SONIC MANIA, I really regret that I bought SonicTerribly hard difficulty. It is not fun, not entertaining, Only the thing is Story Mode and 2P mode, the 2P mode is so horrible, what I need to do is just run at 2P mode. and the Story Mode, the gameplay is so hard, I can't get further. I am stuck at Oil Ocean Zone. Plus, I don't know what to do at Story Mode. so, THERE IS NOTHING TO DO AT SONIC MANIA, I really regret that I bought Sonic Mania, I just cried before that I regret so much on buying Sonic Mania. I just got scammed, help me.… Expand
  12. Brath
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Эта игра полное наебалово, что бы развести нас на деньги. Ведь тут очередная ставка на настольгию. Sega и Sonic Team, YOU CAN'T MAKE GOOD GAMES!!!!!
  13. Okie_Doki
    May 1, 2022
    0
    Sonic Mania? You must be a Maniac if you buy this game. First of all, the game has BAD graphics. I think I spent more time on the chemistry quiz than the developers did making this game. It has 1980's graphics. We are in 2022, the graphics are not functional!!! If this game was a sphincter, I would want it constantly closed. "Doesn't this game keep getting better and better?" No, itSonic Mania? You must be a Maniac if you buy this game. First of all, the game has BAD graphics. I think I spent more time on the chemistry quiz than the developers did making this game. It has 1980's graphics. We are in 2022, the graphics are not functional!!! If this game was a sphincter, I would want it constantly closed. "Doesn't this game keep getting better and better?" No, it doesn't 0 stars.… Expand
  14. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    the worst sonic game that i ever seen. the gameplay feels so empty and rushed.
  15. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    this game is so bad on so may ways. the gameplay is empty with a big lack of content
  16. TheAdjuster
    Mar 27, 2023
    0
    VERY overrated. To be fair, it's fun at times. It even has a few new ideas thrown into the mix. But those ideas are (very) small steps in the evolution of the Sonic formula. Not once did I have a "wow" moment and the last zone in particular was notably and disappointingly tedious.

    IMHO, Sonic 1,2,3 are far superior (never played Sonic CD), and Mania is overhyped just because it's    VERY overrated. To be fair, it's fun at times. It even has a few new ideas thrown into the mix. But those ideas are (very) small steps in the evolution of the Sonic formula. Not once did I have a "wow" moment and the last zone in particular was notably and disappointingly tedious.

    IMHO, Sonic 1,2,3 are far superior (never played Sonic CD), and Mania is overhyped just because it's fan-made. As a stand-alone game some people might find it to be a more polished entry, but in the wider context (i.e. if you've already played Sonic 1,2,3) it is not that fun. Had this been released by Sega as Sonic 4 back in the day, critics would be panning it as unimaginative, uninspired, and lacking in fresh ideas.    … Expand
  17. Resin8473
    Jul 16, 2020
    0
    WOW, Team Sonic finally listened to the fans, surprising! They gave the fans what they wanted and that's a new 2D Sonic game! And MAN is it good. I think this game is given REALLY good reviews not just because the game IS good, but because it's a great game that came after so many well...BAD Sonic games. Anyways, let's dive into this review.

    Okay, the plot! This is another one of our    WOW, Team Sonic finally listened to the fans, surprising! They gave the fans what they wanted and that's a new 2D Sonic game! And MAN is it good. I think this game is given REALLY good reviews not just because the game IS good, but because it's a great game that came after so many well...BAD Sonic games. Anyways, let's dive into this review.

    Okay, the plot! This is another one of our simple 2D Sonic Game Plots. Eggman's a **** and if I'm correct made some robots to steal the Chaos Emeralds, they make time rifts or some **** which sends you back to stages from the past 2D Sonic Games, like Green Hill Zone, all of the classics. And NOT Marble Zone, good. You can play as either Sonic, Tails, Sonic AND Tails, or Knuckles. A good line-up for a story that you don't really need to care about, the point of this game is to clearly focus on the gameplay, NOT the story, the story isn't bad, it just really means ****.

    Yeah, it's a Sonic game, what do you THINK the soundtrack will be? It's great. As I said earlier, you play in stages from earlier games, their tracks are great, with a slight remix. There's also the special stage to get Chaos Emeralds, it's good. But my particular FAVORITE track in the entire game is from the Sonic 3 Special Stage stuff, it's brung back but what you win this time is a coin, the coins unlock extras and cheats, but the soundtrack for that stage is GREAT. The graphics and the background looks so fluent and better then the original stages, it's art, and I love it.

    Alright, difficulty! 2D Sonic Games always have some difficulty, but this game isn't THAT hard, but still has difficulty, definitely more than Sonic Forces for sure. It IS difficult to get the **** silver coins on those blue-sphere stages, and some parts in stages can be somewhat difficult, but asides from that it can be playable by practically anybody who can use a Switch/PC, etc. I'll give the Difficulty a 6/10.

    Alright, it goes down to one thing...FUN. Is it fun for Sonic fans? No **** doubt. ESPECIALLY if you're a fan of the original games. If so, you're going to have a nostalgia blast. **** hit me in the head like a Bullet. Your favorite level's, remixed Soundtrack, and the 2D Return, it's just so good. It's definitely worth it's price and I totally recommend it. As for my review? **** I don't see anything generally WRONG with the **** Does that mean it gets a...10/10? Nah, 10/10 is Masterpiece levels, but no doubt that Sonic Mania is amazing and SUPER fun to play as not just a Sonic Fan, but a video gamer in-general. So with that being said I'll be giving this game a 9/10, which on my scale is known as "amazing".    … Expand
  18. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    this game is so bad. i mean you cant have fun it all with this one. really bad and cheap
  19. sloomo
    Dec 13, 2022
    4
    This game is sadly not worth your money. It’s dull. Maybe it’s a dose of nostalgia but it’s still not worth ten dollars.
  20. haterofallgames
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    sonic mania is a fundementally flawed MESS of a game. Imagine liking this piece of GARBAGE. it's so good it becomes bad. this game is too good! 0/10.

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#12 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#8 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#10 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Oct 6, 2017
    93
    After nearly 20 years of almost universally horrible games, the 16-bit icon has returned to his former glory and redeemed himself in the eyes of this long-suffering fan. Sonic Mania does a great job of reminding us what made Sonic great in the first place, while also FINALLY bringing the mascot into the modern era. Everything comes together - the music, the stages, the boss fights and the secrets - to form a package that is both appealing to the retro gamer and irresistible to anyone who enjoys a good game of run and jump. Whether on the Nintendo Switch or any other system, Sonic Mania needs to be in your collection yesterday.
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  2. Switch Player
    Sep 18, 2017
    74
    Sonic Mania is like a greatest hits album that your favourite artist may release, with a few new tracks as a bonus. It has a high level of nostalgia, gloss and polish and will really challenge your skill, reflexes and patience. There's quite a bit to get stuck into, but you may find yourself being frustrated. If you love the little blue chap and relish a challenge, speed along to the e-shop and pick this up.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Sep 14, 2017
    70
    This convincing comeback has been designed for the die-hards - and they haven't been this well served by a Sonic game for ages. [Issue#311, p.118]
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