Sonic Mania

Sonic Mania is a darn good game; a classic after all these years, even. A videogame that was conceived as a celebration to Sonic's early years from the Sega Genesis somehow still carries on it's hyper, colorful, dazzling and jamming aura presented in 2017 to this day. Unfortunately Mania suffers from shortcomings inherent to the roots it lovingly attempted to revitalize: I condemn the restoration of the bad tendencies from the classic Sonic games, such as having a boss at the end of every single Act, the not-rare sections where the player blitzes through portions of the level in heavily automated sequences that don't require any input and exist merely for the sake of spectacle giving the player a fake sense of speed, the lack of multiple buttons in the face of obtaining an elemental shield (the Drop Dash/Insta-Shield is too awesome! It pains that it goes away until you take damage), etc. On top of that, Mania does little to improve the formula left by Sonic 3 & Knuckles, much to it's f...

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Still a great game after this long. Christian Whitehead and Headcannon really did well on this, with Tee Lopes providing an excellent soundtrack. Highly recommend.

moddable, fun, and colorful, peak gaming

Sonic Mania is a vibrant and exhilarating love letter to classic 2D Sonic games that manages to capture the essence of what made the original titles so beloved while injecting fresh energy and creativity into the formula. Developed by Christian Whitehead and his team, the game celebrates the franchise’s roots with pixel-perfect graphics, catchy music, and fast-paced gameplay that both longtime fans and newcomers can appreciate. It stands out as one of the most successful revivals of a retro series, balancing nostalgia with modern design sensibilities to create an experience that feels both familiar and exciting. At its core, Sonic Mania delivers the iconic high-speed platforming that Sonic fans expect, refined with tight controls and responsive physics that feel natural and rewarding. The level design is brilliantly crafted to emphasize momentum and flow, allowing players to chain together jumps, loops, and speed boosts with satisfying fluidity. Each stage is packed with multiple ro...

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It's hard to believe that this game came out 8 years ago as of today. I was so excited for a brand new retro-2D Sonic game that I completed the entire thing twice in one sitting as soon as it came out. Not to say that as a feat, seeing as the game isn't very long or difficult... but hopefully that says something to how much fun I was having with it! Sonic Mania is an incredible entry to the series with memorable zones (both old and new), fun gimmicks, and an incredible soundtrack to accompany them, and makes for a very fun game to replay every now and then when you have a few hours to kill.

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When I played it on my switch it gave my left stick drift