The hard sell is whether it is worth double-dipping on this game for some minor adjustments. The core mechanics of Sonic Maniaare still in tact. Encore Mode is a welcome treat that while sometimes difficult to finish, is extremely fun and features an exciting new way to play classic Sonic games. It may not be significant for some, but the support this game has recieved is enough to warrant a return. In addition, the return of the blue sphere levels from Sonic 3 return, but I much prefer the race around to catch the UFO, where Sonic needs to race around a track trying to gain speed to catch the UFO while collecting rings to keep the clock ticking.Ībout a year after the release of Sonic Mania, Sega has released the definitive edition this year with two new characters, remixed levels of the original game and support for the existing multiplayer mode, which allows four players now.
Each bonus stage effectively gets harder but completing these grants you a Chaos Emerald. The classic bonus stages have become better, now Sonic must chase a UFO, all the while collecting rings and blue spheres that boost his speed up to Mach 3.
I couldn’t stop smiling as I defeated Eggman and company time after time. Easily, these battles are a high-point for Sonic Mania, as each encounter is creative, difficult, and most of all fun. Playing as each character comes with its strengths and weaknesses.Īt the end of each act, Eggman and his cronies attempt to face you in a boss battle. Knuckles and Tails have the added ability to get around nuisances like underwater sections or sky zones that Sonic could not dream of doing without fear of dying. With three classic characters returning to stick it to Eggman, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles all have a way to get to the end of a level, with numerous branching paths it’s easy to never track the same way twice.
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With new life into the series, why not allow a full revival with entirely new elements? Hopefully, this is rectified in a sequel, the potential is there.Ī total of 12 zones are included in Sonic Mania, each zone features two levels to complete and at the end a boss battle that features probably the best the series battles we’ve seen in the series. While it is nice to return to familiar levels, however, I wish Sega and Headcannon created all entirely new zones to explore, simply because of how well the new zones fit right in between classic areas. Many of the stages have been beautifully recreated, familiar levels like Green Hill Zone, for example, features new paths, and levels like Hydrocity Zone have new gameplay elements that add to the experience by allowing Sonic new ways to complete levels. It’s like plucking a new Sonic game from the 90’s and transporting it into today’s consoles, and what a feeling of relief it is to get this series back. The team at Headcannon has spent time perfecting the visuals, the gameplay, the music, and everything feels rightly retro. Why does this game resonate so well with everyone? It’s because the graphics for the most part never left the era we grew up with them. I’m glad to say that this is two-steps in the right direction for Sonic and Sega, as Sonic Mania is the perfect love letter to older gamers who grew up with Sonic and friends on Genesis. It seems though, that Sega has learned from their mistakes and with Sonic Mania, the company looks to right the wrongs of the last two decades. Sonic Mania is everything I want in a classic Sonic the Hedgehog game, the 16-bit sprites have been updated for this generation and this game is a clear example of what works for the series, with some of the best level designs the series has ever seen, and a phenomenal soundtrack that strikes nostalgic memories, this is a win for Sega and Sonic fans alike. If the recent reviews are anything to go by (and they are) Sonic Mania Plus is the best reviewed Sonic title in 25 years. To start this review, I want to say that Sonic Mania Plus is hands down the best Sonic game in nearly 25 years.
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