Sonic Mania

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  • Summary: Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics. Multiple playable characters give you the ability to go explosively fast as Sonic, soar as Tails, or power through toughExperience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics. Multiple playable characters give you the ability to go explosively fast as Sonic, soar as Tails, or power through tough obstacles with Knuckles’ brute strength. You can re-live the Sonic of the past with an exciting new twist on classic zones while fighting against new bosses and Dr. Eggman’s evil robot army. Go head to-head with players in Competition Mode or play in Co-Op Mode with a friend.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. XboxAddict
    Aug 16, 2017
    93
    Sonic Mania is what fans of the blue hedgehog have been wanting for years, as it is a return to what made Sonic who and what he is with lighting fast 2D side scrolling action and some new levels to blast through. With some bragging rights on the line, SEGA has thrown into the mix the Time Attack and Competitive modes which will add some replay value for some of the serious Sonic players out there. Sonic Mania is great for the fans and if you never played a Sonic game before, this is definitely a great place to start.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    Aug 16, 2017
    90
    Everyone will find something to love about the hedgehog’s latest outing.
  3. GameSpew
    Aug 14, 2017
    90
    A Sonic fan couldn’t really ask for more than what’s been delivered by Sonic Mania. It’s got the gratifying Sonic physics, responsive controls, thrilling speed, open levels and brilliant bosses. It truly is a return to form for our favourite speedy blue hedgehog, which is ironic considering that it’s not made by Sonic Team.
  4. TheXboxHub
    Aug 29, 2017
    90
    This is how you do a Sonic game.
  5. Game Informer
    Aug 14, 2017
    85
    A return to the series' roots in every sense, Sonic Mania is a joyful reminder why the franchise became such a hit in the first place. Though it's content with reliving past glories, it does so exceptionally well. Exciting level design, a stellar soundtrack, and cool expansions on the original formula work in one accord to deliver the Sonic game fans have been waiting for.
  6. ZTGD
    Aug 18, 2017
    80
    Sonic Mania is the Sonic game fans have been wanting. It hits all the notes (and problems) the originals had. But it is also why the series has remained relevant for so long. It delivers speed, fun, and chaos (no pun intended) all in one package. It also finally removes the stigma that all Sonic games are terrible. Let’s hope Forces is as well polished and enjoyable as Mania is.
  7. Polygon
    Aug 14, 2017
    70
    As a synthesis and expression of a specific era of Sonic, Sonic Mania is devout toward its inspiration, for devout fans of Sega's beleaguered mascot. If more of what Sonic is what you want, then this is very much that, but more, and bigger, and faster. But for me, as someone with fond memories but key criticisms, Sonic Mania seems content to paint over some of the series' problems rather than fix them, making for a game that falls a little short of what might have been.

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  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. GenXY
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    This may end up being the best Sonic game ever created. I can really tell the care and effort put into this project, Sega did the right thingThis may end up being the best Sonic game ever created. I can really tell the care and effort put into this project, Sega did the right thing here....well done! Hopefully Sonic Forces will continue the path of keeping the franchise going in a positive direction! 2017 truly seems to be the year of the classic gaming icon, between this, Zelda, Crash, and the upcoming Mario Odyssey. Thumbs up!… Expand
  2. RealMarioTDM
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    This game is REALLY GOOD! There should be no reason for anyone to bash on this game.
  4. AllToasters
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    Sonic Mania does Sonic's 25th anniversary justice! If only more games were made like this - gorgeous pixels, great and enjoyable levelSonic Mania does Sonic's 25th anniversary justice! If only more games were made like this - gorgeous pixels, great and enjoyable level designs, no sleazy-dressed characters (ahem, Rouge), and glitch-free! Old school Sonic done right!… Expand
  5. Seta
    Nov 11, 2017
    9
    it's fun however Sonic 3&Knuckles was better in my opinion. i'm kind of bias because Knuckles is my favorite character and they made it so heit's fun however Sonic 3&Knuckles was better in my opinion. i'm kind of bias because Knuckles is my favorite character and they made it so he just wasn't as fun to play in my opinion.… Expand
  6. tom974
    Jan 13, 2020
    9
    Assuming you've known the Megadrive Sonic opuses, this is the very best 2D one since that golden era of 2D platformer. If you swear only byAssuming you've known the Megadrive Sonic opuses, this is the very best 2D one since that golden era of 2D platformer. If you swear only by modern 4K 3D graphics, you should look elsewhere though.
    Great work of the developping team here, playing it I had the feeling to play on a Megadrive once again.    … Expand
  7. MegamanZeroX19
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    Es un buen juego,altamente recomendado,pero tiene sus defectos:
    1.-Abusa mucho de la nostalgia.
    2.-Algunas partes de los niveles son    Es un buen juego,altamente recomendado,pero tiene sus defectos:
    1.-Abusa mucho de la nostalgia.
    2.-Algunas partes de los niveles son exactamente iguales a las versiones originales.
    3.-Tiene bastantes niveles reciclados.
    Si hubiera tenido más niveles nuevos hubiera quedado mejor.    … Expand
  8. edgerunner1
    Oct 31, 2018
    3
    The game runs smooth but the image looks like 16 bit aliased characters. Don't believe the reviews that speak glowingly about the beauty ofThe game runs smooth but the image looks like 16 bit aliased characters. Don't believe the reviews that speak glowingly about the beauty of the game. On current televisions and consoles, this game is completely unacceptable. I am sorry that I wasted my money on it. Should have given it a 1 but thought I might find something in the gameplay further in.
    If graphics are important to you, then look elsewhere for a good game. For Information, I am playing the game on Xbox one x and a 2018 model 4k sony television    … Expand

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#29 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#29 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017
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#51 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017