Sonic Mania

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  1. Rtheom
    Aug 18, 2017
    8
    This is a really great fan game. It never quite feels like a real sonic game because too much of it is just recycled from older games, and the new stuff that is in there feels just off enough to be easily recognizable as not from the original creators of sonic. The controls are just a hair too loose, sonic's hitbox is just a little too big, and the rings bounce in just the wrong way, butThis is a really great fan game. It never quite feels like a real sonic game because too much of it is just recycled from older games, and the new stuff that is in there feels just off enough to be easily recognizable as not from the original creators of sonic. The controls are just a hair too loose, sonic's hitbox is just a little too big, and the rings bounce in just the wrong way, but overall, a very solid effort. You can tell that this game was created by people that love the entire Sonic Universe (and I do mean ENTIRE). Small tweaks aside, this game really just needed to be all original content and it would have wound up being better for it, but its still a must play for old sonic fans. For newcomers, you should really return back to the originals, though, Sonic 1, 2 and 3.… Expand
  2. TicTacToad
    Aug 18, 2017
    9
    Sonic Mania does a fantastic job at recapturing the magic the original Genesis Sonic games have, and all future predecessors have failed to capture.

    While Sonic has gone through a rough identity crisis for most of his life now, Sonic Mania brings him back to his roots, resulting in a game filled with charm and love. Everything is at its best here. The graphics are wonderfully animated    Sonic Mania does a fantastic job at recapturing the magic the original Genesis Sonic games have, and all future predecessors have failed to capture.

    While Sonic has gone through a rough identity crisis for most of his life now, Sonic Mania brings him back to his roots, resulting in a game filled with charm and love. Everything is at its best here. The graphics are wonderfully animated and vibrant, resulting in easily one of the best looking Sonic games. The level design is top notch, with a perfect mixture of speed and platforming. The best part of the game however, has to be the music. It is comprised of both renditions of older songs and brand new songs, which all sound fantastic, resulting in easily one of the best soundtracks ever seen in a Sonic game.

    However, the game is not without its flaws, even though there are very few. Right off the bat, the game can be somewhat glitchy. Throughout my two playthroughs (one as Sonic + Tails, and one as Knuckles), I've ran into issues such as getting stuck inside of walls, having UFO bonus stages think I've fallen outside of the stage when I have not, and having the music cut out after getting an invincibility power up or a 1 up.

    Another flaw the game has is how some of the recreated levels feel very similar to their original counterparts by relying on nostalgia too much, most notably, the Act 1 segments. While nearly every Act 2 manages to feel like a new experience and filled with surprises (Chemical Plant Zone's Act 2 boss easily being the best surprise of the bunch), a lot of the re-imagined Act 1 stages don't feel all that reimagined, and instead feel more like something you may find in an elaborate ROM hack. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, for games like Sonic Generations do similar things and the levels themselves still feel fantastic, but having some of that Act 2 charm in the Act 1 stages would've made the experience feel a bit more new. However, I'm just nitpicking, as anyone looking for nostalgia or a mix of nostalgia and new will be extremely satisfied in what they're getting. The game feels like it has so much potential to do all sorts of new and crazy stuff, but had to be held back in order for Act 1 stages.

    Overall, Sonic Mania is a return of glory for the blue hedgehog and friends, and I am incredibly hopeful for a future Sonic Mania 2 or something of the like.    … Expand
  3. TheBananaBoi
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    This is a amazing sonic game the zones are fun, soundtrack is amazing, sometimes I go to a different act in the same zone i hear a different soundtrack, the dash is cool, and boss battles are fun well some of them. The special stages are fun well some of them the ones I hate are 4 and 5 ones they are frustrating to play but ones you beat em you feel good I use to hate em really much tbh.This is a amazing sonic game the zones are fun, soundtrack is amazing, sometimes I go to a different act in the same zone i hear a different soundtrack, the dash is cool, and boss battles are fun well some of them. The special stages are fun well some of them the ones I hate are 4 and 5 ones they are frustrating to play but ones you beat em you feel good I use to hate em really much tbh. But if go to debug mode you could access the special stages without looking for them and then you could practice and then ones you find them in your play through you could beat them easily.… Expand
  4. Fostero1993
    Aug 18, 2017
    8
    Grając w Sonic manie przypominają się stare, nostalgiczne czasy, kiedy ogrywało się starsze części niebieskiego jeża. Godna polecenia wszystkim fanom Sonica.
  5. pwnanobrien
    Aug 18, 2017
    9
    Sonic Mania is truly the sequel to Sonic & Knuckles old sonic fans have been waiting for. It is the perfect blend of new and old with the old pixel art style graphics, stages from sonic 1, 2, 3, &Knuckles as well as brand new stages and great music to boot. The later special stages are challenging but not impossible. Every 1st act has a mini boss and every 2nd act has a main boss.

    I    Sonic Mania is truly the sequel to Sonic & Knuckles old sonic fans have been waiting for. It is the perfect blend of new and old with the old pixel art style graphics, stages from sonic 1, 2, 3, &Knuckles as well as brand new stages and great music to boot. The later special stages are challenging but not impossible. Every 1st act has a mini boss and every 2nd act has a main boss.

    I found the later stages to have a lot more gameplay with a lot more platforming sequences than running sequences. And therefore, old terrible game players like me likely found themselves running out of time before the bosses in the final zone, haha.

    Overall, very good game. If you liked the old sonics, you'll love this. Let's just hope Sonic Forces can live up to Mania.    … Expand
  6. AshEntropy
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game! The best Sonic game I have played since Sonic 3 & Knuckles, infact, I think Sonic Mania is better than the original trilogy + Sonic CD.
  7. Namenloser2712
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    Aufgrund meiner geilen Englisch-Skills kommt meine Bewertung auf Deutsch:

    Sonic Mania ist ein neuer Versuch von Sega, wieder ein geiles Sonic, nach Generations, auf den Markt zu bringen. Diesmal haben sie das Spiel aber von Fans entwickeln lassen. Das Spiel besitzt einen Nostalgischen 16bit Stil und sieht wunderschön aus. Die Leveldesigns sind einfach nur schön und die Level machen auch    Aufgrund meiner geilen Englisch-Skills kommt meine Bewertung auf Deutsch:

    Sonic Mania ist ein neuer Versuch von Sega, wieder ein geiles Sonic, nach Generations, auf den Markt zu bringen. Diesmal haben sie das Spiel aber von Fans entwickeln lassen. Das Spiel besitzt einen Nostalgischen 16bit Stil und sieht wunderschön aus. Die Leveldesigns sind einfach nur schön und die Level machen auch Spaß. Die Bosse sind zum Teil leicht, aber auch zum Teil schwer. Kommt drauf an welcher Boss. Die einzigen zwei Kritikpunkte wären, dass wenn ich den HOME-Button drücke, es knapp drei Sekunden braucht bis ich im Menü bin. Der zweite Kritikpunkt ist, dass man den "Mania-Modus" nicht zusammen zocken kann. Aber trotz den zwei Kritikpunkten ändert das nicht meine Bewertung. Kauft es euch!    … Expand
  8. Kenmei
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    An amazing nostalgia trip clearly made by a group of people who truly loved the subject matter. This game is similar in look and feel to Sonic and Kunuckles from the Genesis era, but adds quite a few more things to the table to make it a fully fledged game. While there are remixes of past famous levels like Green Hill zone and the Chemical Plant, each Act 2 of those levels includes a brandAn amazing nostalgia trip clearly made by a group of people who truly loved the subject matter. This game is similar in look and feel to Sonic and Kunuckles from the Genesis era, but adds quite a few more things to the table to make it a fully fledged game. While there are remixes of past famous levels like Green Hill zone and the Chemical Plant, each Act 2 of those levels includes a brand new way to get through it as well as an amazing new soundtrack for each Act of each Zone. And truly the music in this game is top notch and some of the best I've heard in a long time. Each level is so well done that it makes the pretty hard difficulty level passable. Plus the new added secret levels that harken back to Sonic CD are fun and challenging ways to get the Chaos Emeralds in the game. The game is also just 20 bucks! I'd prob recommend playing it on the Switch to take it on the go but the trophies/achievements for the other systems can add alot of replay to the game. While it will really only take 3-4 hours per story mode once you figure out the levels, there are 4 different ways to play it. I can't recommend this enough to old school Sonic fans. With how bad some Sonic games have been recently, this is truly a breath of fresh air.… Expand
  9. Jtplaz3
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    I’m going to be honest, I had no plan in picking up this game for my Nintendo Switch, but when I saw gameplay of Sonic Mania on YouTube I couldn’t hold in my excitement for how beautiful this game looks. So I went out and bought it first thing!

    Sonic Mania is a beautiful game brought down to us from the heavens by VERY talented developers! The game sends us back to when sonic was a fast    I’m going to be honest, I had no plan in picking up this game for my Nintendo Switch, but when I saw gameplay of Sonic Mania on YouTube I couldn’t hold in my excitement for how beautiful this game looks. So I went out and bought it first thing!

    Sonic Mania is a beautiful game brought down to us from the heavens by VERY talented developers! The game sends us back to when sonic was a fast 2D side scrolling beast! Adding in crazy new levels, new intense and difficult bosses, new abilities, new mechanics such as the drop dash, and beautiful, astounding new sprites, models, and backgrounds for the game!

    I think the main thing that surprised me about Sonic Mania, is all the well hidden references within the game! Sonic Mania really makes me want to explore the game and discover all its hidden secrets, but at the same time, it makes me want to be a speed demon!

    The game runs beautifully on Nintendo Switch, staying at a smooth, constant frame rate for me, when docked and when in handheld mode. I however personally enjoy using handheld mode the most, due to how I can play Sonic Mania while making my daily commute to school, or for when I have a really long car ride!

    I see no major flaws with Sonic Mania so far, and I hope to see the game get more content in the feature!

    I definetly recommend that any old time Sonic fans pick up Sonic Mania and give it ago! Sonic Mania is currently available for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PS4! And is making its way to PC very very soon! All for 20$!    … Expand
  10. Simobros17
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    This... is GODLY
    I can't believe this game really exists
    All the hype... it was WORTH IT
    I don't know if it's better than S3&K but it's at least on the same level
  11. MordecaiFloyd
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    This game is really well made.

    This is what every sonic should be. Perfect. It can please everyone, from younger to older and nostalgic gamers.

    The new stages are awesome. I don't know what else to say, just play this work of art.
  12. JasonThompson
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    In 1994, I played one of the greatest Sonic games of all time: Sonic & Knuckles. Then in 1996 Mario 64 came out and it looked amazing. Since then I had always wanted to play a 3D follow-up to Sonic & Knuckles.

    On 9/9/99 I got my wish. It was a fantastic game for the time. The amazing graphics helped me to overlook all of the problems in the game. With each successive Sonic game, I kept    In 1994, I played one of the greatest Sonic games of all time: Sonic & Knuckles. Then in 1996 Mario 64 came out and it looked amazing. Since then I had always wanted to play a 3D follow-up to Sonic & Knuckles.

    On 9/9/99 I got my wish. It was a fantastic game for the time. The amazing graphics helped me to overlook all of the problems in the game. With each successive Sonic game, I kept buying them, playing them, and becoming less and less excited. Finally in 2006, Sega released a Sonic game so awful that I finally realized what I really wanted the whole time. Sonic 4. And not just a game named Sonic 4, but a true successor to Sonic & Knuckles.

    Sonic Mania is that game. Sonic Mania is the true Sonic 4. Other than a few non-"game breaking" bugs it delivers. The physics are perfect. Every level is fun and creative. Every song is both familiar, but new. And the surprises kept a permanent smile on my face.

    If you enjoyed Sonic in the 90s, you must play this game.    … Expand
  13. splinted
    Aug 17, 2017
    9
    At 30 years old and being a gamer all my life, it takes a lot to impress me and the sole reason why I bought this game is because I wanted to get the same feeling of being 3 years old playing my first sonic game in the 90's with my brother. The moment when I got to the stage of Sonic being on the flying battery and hearing the same music with a bit a hint of remix, all the nostalgicAt 30 years old and being a gamer all my life, it takes a lot to impress me and the sole reason why I bought this game is because I wanted to get the same feeling of being 3 years old playing my first sonic game in the 90's with my brother. The moment when I got to the stage of Sonic being on the flying battery and hearing the same music with a bit a hint of remix, all the nostalgic feelings came at once and I felt 3 again.

    Sonic Mania delivers the most authentic modern 90's game i have ever played. Almost every stage starts off like the original classics but completely the more you progress. The sonic characters have the exact animations with new welcoming ones. The boss battles feel just as exciting and innovative. And if there is anyone who has played all the original Sonics countlessly as a kid and remember all the secret locations--- well guess what? You will be rewarded. To wrap things up, Sonic Mania is a fantastic buy for 19.99 and anyone who grew up in my generation would absolutely love this game.

    9/10    … Expand
  14. nicorzF1
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    This is a game that shows some things:

    1. People giving negative reviews because they dont want the blue blur to be back.
    2. That Sonic/SEGA games are always better on the Nintendo consoles
    3. That Sonic is finally back.
  15. jysaw
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    This game is everything I've ever wanted out of a classic Sonic game and more. I couldn't have asked for a better game in my wildest dreams. The graphics are nice and nostalgic, they're crisp and look great. The animations are very well done. The music is absolutely phenomenal. The level design is genius and it works to allow you play how you want to play. You're able to speed through andThis game is everything I've ever wanted out of a classic Sonic game and more. I couldn't have asked for a better game in my wildest dreams. The graphics are nice and nostalgic, they're crisp and look great. The animations are very well done. The music is absolutely phenomenal. The level design is genius and it works to allow you play how you want to play. You're able to speed through and reach the end as fast as you can. You can take it slow and focus on platforming. You can explore and track that hidden special stage down. It's all here. The levels are massive. You can play the same level 3 or 4 times and not see the same things. The special stages from Sonic 3 and Knuckles return as a means to collect coins and these can give you a nice change of pace if you want to spend some time on them. They are completely optional. The new zones are chock full of set pieces and badniks to keep you enraptured and on your toes. The returning zones have over the top re-imagined layouts and obstacles in the second act. Each act is connected and allows for seamless gameplay. The bosses are all challenging and entertaining including a very special boss in Chemical Plant Zone. There are so many nods and references to obscure and well known Sonic things to keep veterans smiling the whole way through. The game is extremely long with a large amount of zones to explore. And most importantly this game feels like a classic Sonic game. It's the sequel to Sonic 3 that we've dreamed of since we were kids. This game has a little something for everyone. Veterans and newcomers alike. It's a truly masterful 2D platformer that's an absolute must-have for any fan of the genre. It has extras and side modes to keep you satiated after completing the story and it is just a blast to play. I can't recommend this game enough. If you're a fan of Sonic or 2D platformers in general you have to pick this game up. It's a steal at only $20. You won't regret your purchase.… Expand
  16. riverkev95
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    Simplemente una gran forma de regresar con todo la de Sonic con este juego.
    Entretenido con gran diseño de niveles y variados modos de juego
    Grandioso en todos los términos de nostalgia.
  17. SrRama
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    Soy jugador de Sonic desde Master system, y esto es lo que llevo esperando todos estos años, solo usaré una palabra para definir a este juego: Felicidad.
  18. Untitled94
    Aug 16, 2017
    8
    I already talk about how great this game is on my PS4 review of this. But in addition to all all that, the fact that you can play this great game on the go is...well great. This was a good game to start out Sonic with in the Switch's library.
  19. nicorz
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    This game is simply great. Sonic FINALLY is back. What SEGA has done hiring Christian Whitehead as a new developer has been great, hope they dont fire it, but join him to Sonic Team.
  20. CoioTato
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    O melhor sonic de sempre, feito pelos fãs mais entusiastas e contém uma excelente trilha sonora e gráficos, diversão garantida.
    Absolutamente fantástico 10/10
  21. Orangedrop
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    Didn't hold much hope for this title and to be quite honest I have grown used to being dissapointed by Sonic games. NOT THIS TIME !! Game is glorious, fast, retro and everything I could have wished for from a sonic game.

    Being old enough to have been brought up with a Master System and Mega Drive (Genesis) this title threw me back to the early 90's all over again. Levels are large with    Didn't hold much hope for this title and to be quite honest I have grown used to being dissapointed by Sonic games. NOT THIS TIME !! Game is glorious, fast, retro and everything I could have wished for from a sonic game.

    Being old enough to have been brought up with a Master System and Mega Drive (Genesis) this title threw me back to the early 90's all over again. Levels are large with a good mix of fast pace and platforming just like the originals but better now the dev's have extra grunt available to them. the controls and feel of Sonic on screen are very similar to that of the original and remain tight throughout.

    I'm chuffed to bits that wefinally got what feels and plays like Sonic 4.

    Kudos to the development team, you nailed it and made many fans both young and old very happy indeed.    … Expand
  22. HelpDeskMan
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    Sonic Mania is the perfect throwback to the original Sonic games. It has that original play style and feel, but with new and exciting levels. This is the game that should have came after Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
  23. RexSol
    Aug 16, 2017
    10
    Sonic was always good. Ok maybe not. But it was a big part of my childhood. The last Sonic game i loved was Sonic 3 & Knuckles. And Sonic Mania is exactly the Sonic game i've always wanted. Perfect level design, perfect soundtrack, the perfect Sonic game, 10/10.
  24. AVdE
    Aug 15, 2017
    7
    Sonic Mania checks off all the boxes you'd expect from a 2D platformer these days: great controls, good level design, gorgeous environments, awesome music, solid framerate etc. It's really a great game.

    HOWEVER. Sonic newbies beware. As someone who has never played a 2D Sonic game in his life, my first playthrough can only be described as a miserable experience. The game only gives    Sonic Mania checks off all the boxes you'd expect from a 2D platformer these days: great controls, good level design, gorgeous environments, awesome music, solid framerate etc. It's really a great game.

    HOWEVER. Sonic newbies beware.

    As someone who has never played a 2D Sonic game in his life, my first playthrough can only be described as a miserable experience. The game only gives you 3 lives after every game over, and expects you to make it through an entire zone - existing of 2 levels and 2 boss battles - with those. I've had a game over in almost every zone, and essentially had to play every level twice (one zone in particular even three times). It's not that this game is ridiculously difficult or unfair, but that can still get pretty frustrating.

    I'm honestly not sure why they thought giving you only 3 lives was a good idea; if I get a game over I'm clearly struggling already, so why give players this extra handicap?

    Fortunately it does get better after that rough first playthrough. As I said, the levels are really great, and there's a lot of fun to be had in all of them, with every character. Just make sure to grab every life monitor you come across.    … Expand
  25. Mrbuckminster
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    I absolutely love this game. Wow wow wow

    This is the real Sonic 4.

    The games feels fresh yet nostalgic, something that other revived titles like Crash Bandicoot couldnt do.
  26. LiTeRaLyShAkInG
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the best Sonic game ever made. It's about 20 years late, but we finally have a worthwhile sequel to Sonic 3 and Knuckles. This is exactly what Sonic the Hedgehog 4 should have been.

    This wasn't made by Sonic Team, instead it was made by fans who were hired by Sega. The love the team has for the originals is everywhere in the game. The game    Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the best Sonic game ever made. It's about 20 years late, but we finally have a worthwhile sequel to Sonic 3 and Knuckles. This is exactly what Sonic the Hedgehog 4 should have been.

    This wasn't made by Sonic Team, instead it was made by fans who were hired by Sega. The love the team has for the originals is everywhere in the game. The game plays very similarly to Sonic 3 and Knuckles. Playing this game you can see just how timeless the original formula was. People seem to forget after one bad 3D Sonic after another(although I was a pretty big fan of Colors and Generations) that this was once a brilliant series. Some people have fooled themselves into thinking Sonic was never good. This is complete crap, and this game proves the original formula holds up today.

    The graphics are bit more advanced than the Genesis version, it's more on par with with the 32x. Everything looks great, it's full of color and personality. We get three heavily remixed versions of Green Hill Zone, Chemical Plant Zone, and Oil Rig zone with plenty of new features. The rest of the levels are pretty much original, though some of them share similarities to classic Sonic levels. There are 12 stages in total, which is one less than Sonic 3 and Knuckles. There are two Acts per stage and a secret Final Boss. You'll get a few very familiar bosses, although they've been significantly changed. We even get a couple bosses from the Game Gear games. Fortunately the Sonic 2 Game Gear boss is not one of the Dark Souls DLC-tier difficult ones. The boss design is better than all of the Genesis Sonics, and every single act has a boss fight. Many of the bosses have more than one stage, making things very interesting. The bosses aren't just the only thing that has been improved. The levels are now even more creative than the ones in the originals. Sonic Mania is just an improvement of the Sonic 3 and Knuckles formula, which in and of itself is one the top 100 games of all time in my opinion. It feels like a natural evolution of the series. This should have been Sonic the Hedgehog 4.

    The difficulty is just right. It's starts off pretty easy, but gets harder halfway through the game. Tales is the easiest character to play since he can just fly over obstacles, and you may want to pick him first unless you want more of challenge. Knuckles can glide and climb. Sonic can use the special abilities of shields. You can also play Sonic and Tails. It may not be obvious at first, but you can actually control Tales a bit and allow him to lift Sonic to otherwise unreachable places. Sonic and Tails have the same levels. However, I've only played the first two levels for Knuckles, but the Green Hill Zone is different for him and designed around his climbing ability. I think overall there will be some differences in the levels for Knuckles, much like in Sonic 3.

    If you run out of lives in this game you go back to Act 1 of that stage. This is a fairly big death penalty, though not nearly as bad as Sonic 2 where the final boss was absurdly difficult and if you died you went back to the beginning of the game. You'll be trying as hard as you can to get 100 rings for an extra life to use against the fairly difficult bosses. Prepare to get 90-99 rings and then lose all of them. There are also hidden lives in the levels. All of this encourages you to be careful and also explore the levels. If you explore you'll also find the special stages which are similar to the ones in Sonic CD. Also, the globe special stages from Sonic 3 make a return.

    The levels are huge and multi-layered so when you play them again you can take a completely different path. This adds replay value, which is good because the game is on the short side. You're probably looking at about 5-6 hours to beat it the first time. This a game though that you'll want to play again immediately after beating it, with another character.

    The game is only $20, and frankly I can't think of a better way to spend $20 right now. Sonic 3 and Knuckles required you to buy 2 $50 games and hook them together, so adjusted for inflation Sonic 3 and Knuckles was $161 dollars. Now you know why kids in the 90s didn't own an extensive library of video games. Renting them over a weekend for a couple dollars was a lot more common.

    In conclusion, Sonic Mania is practically flawless. I can't think of anything bad to say about this game. It's one of the best side-scrollers ever made. It's even better than any of the recent side-scrolling Nintendo games like Donkey Kong or New Super Mario Bros. It makes up for the short length with huge amounts of replay value. It deserves a perfect 10 out 10.    … Expand
  27. JN81
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    I usually don't write reviews but if you were a 90's kid, this is like Sonic on the Genesis...In some ways it's better because of the portability of the Switch. I had a Game Gear and the Sonic games were not that good for it, so this is a pretty awesome tribute to the fans.
  28. Seemuhn
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    An awesome Sonic game, feels just like the 16-bit ones. It looks and sounds like Sonic CD but has better colours and more animations. The only negative thing i can say about it is that it features some levels from the old games rather than have everything made from scratch which just feels lazy.
    This is a perfect game to get for the Switch as it lets you take Sonic with you and as the    An awesome Sonic game, feels just like the 16-bit ones. It looks and sounds like Sonic CD but has better colours and more animations. The only negative thing i can say about it is that it features some levels from the old games rather than have everything made from scratch which just feels lazy.
    This is a perfect game to get for the Switch as it lets you take Sonic with you and as the game is not hardware demanding it looks just as good on the switch as any other platform.
    Buy it right now, its awesome!    … Expand
  29. NessEB
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    Sonic Mania is a fantastically well made game, not just because of the gameplay, but also because of the insane amount of detail and thought put into all aspects of the game. The gorgeous animation from Tyson Hesse taking inspiration from Sonic CD's introduction blows you away right from the start. The music from Tee Lopes is phenomenal, it fits the stages nearly perfectly. The beautifulSonic Mania is a fantastically well made game, not just because of the gameplay, but also because of the insane amount of detail and thought put into all aspects of the game. The gorgeous animation from Tyson Hesse taking inspiration from Sonic CD's introduction blows you away right from the start. The music from Tee Lopes is phenomenal, it fits the stages nearly perfectly. The beautiful sprite work is one of my favorite things about the game. For a $20 price tag, this game goes beyond and deserves more. Sonic Mania is a large recommendation from me and is a great introduction to the classic series. However, if you didn't like the original classics, don't bother. Overall a great title.… Expand
  30. Ziggy93
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    A true Sonic the Hedgehog sequel.

    This game does an amazing job to feel fresh yet nostalgic. It contains remixes of original levels, but whilst still being different. The visuals keep it like the originals but which sequel level improvements to feel still modern. The design of it is brilliant in general. Each character follows a slightly different viewpoint. Each character is unique    A true Sonic the Hedgehog sequel.

    This game does an amazing job to feel fresh yet nostalgic. It contains remixes of original levels, but whilst still being different. The visuals keep it like the originals but which sequel level improvements to feel still modern.
    The design of it is brilliant in general. Each character follows a slightly different viewpoint. Each character is unique like in the originals.

    Boss and level design are uniquely different, but keeps to its original style. The levels are still different, so you have to learn new routes and places, so it's not just a dull rehash of the originals. They are difficult and feel more challenging.

    Overall I give this game a recommend. If you liked the old games, then this will feel like a new but all the while the same.    … Expand
  31. Dusenedezi
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    Best Sonic game ever, combines the excellent gameplay of Sonic 3 with more precision and new mechanics. The graphics are amazing everything has life and the colors are very striking! 10/10
  32. kurodo123
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    It's EVERYTHING a Sonic game should be. I've been waiting years for this game. I sure hope this tell to Sega what we really want. A 2D classic sonic. HD sprites? yes. 3D "Yeah yeah"? NOPE. Amazing game!
  33. Vitoner
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    Finally a classic Sonic game wich builds upon the classic trilogy and Sonic CD and results in something both fresh and nostalgic. Thank goodness for Christian Whitehead and kudos to SEGA for letting a passionate and talented fan create the best 2D Sonic game in ages! SEGA still does what Nintendon't.
    9 out of 10 because there are small issues that can be ironed out, mostly caused by    Finally a classic Sonic game wich builds upon the classic trilogy and Sonic CD and results in something both fresh and nostalgic. Thank goodness for Christian Whitehead and kudos to SEGA for letting a passionate and talented fan create the best 2D Sonic game in ages! SEGA still does what Nintendon't.
    9 out of 10 because there are small issues that can be ironed out, mostly caused by sticking to the classic Sonic design philosophy. I.e. sometimes you still crash into enemies because of the ridiculous speed or sometimes the backgroung and foreground elements are kinda confusing... nitpicky stuff.    … Expand
  34. InteligentAdvan
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    I like the Gameeeee, I love it. Sonic returns whit a very very very very very very gooooooooood gameeeeee. Buy noww. and better in nintendo switch. Buyyyyyyyyyy
  35. Insertc0in
    Aug 15, 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).

    Sonic Mania seems a portable friendly games which seems to be a perfect fit for the Nintendo switch. The small size of the game and its high replay value makes it a potential game that will never leave your switch drive.    … Expand
  36. EpicLadySponge
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    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. If you are a Nintendo Switch owner, it is very recommended to get Sonic Mania on the system that's best suited for it.… Expand
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#12 Best Switch Game of 2017
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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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