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Sonic Mania

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90%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
90% User Score Based on 142 reviews

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About Sonic Mania

Sonic Mania is a multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games and was released on August 15, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

The ultimate celebration of past and future. An all-new adventure full of unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, and fun classic gameplay. Sonic Mania brings retro fast-paced platforming into the future through pixel perfect 2D graphics running at 60FPS.

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews
music2 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Fun and nostalgic gameplay that appeals to both kids and adults, especially Sonic fans.
  • Great value for two games in one package, providing hours of entertainment.
  • Good graphics and enjoyable multiplayer experience, making it a perfect family game.
  • Some players experienced lag and graphical issues, particularly in the racing game.
  • The difficulty level may be frustrating for younger players, making it less user-friendly.
  • Graphics are considered outdated and not up to modern standards, disappointing some players.

  • graphics

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic aesthetic of Sonic Mania Plus while others criticize the overall quality, describing them as poor and outdated, especially on larger screens. Team Sonic Racing faces specific criticism for its graphical performance, which detracts from the gameplay experience. Overall, while some elements are well-executed, many users feel the graphics fall short of expectations.

    • “Graphically, Sonic Mania Plus runs well and is a nice calling card to the classic era of Sonic that works well.”
    • “Both games look good, graphics and all, and the controls work fairly well with some shortcomings mainly in Team Sonic Racing, where drifting becomes the big issue in relying on constant back and forth trade-offs for boosts of speed to the finish line.”
    • “Poor graphics”
    • “I thought that along with the updated version of Sonic, they'd at least improve the graphics.”
    • “Appreciate it is not cutting edge graphics but it was pretty ugly on a large screen; it scared the kids a bit.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The story in the game offers a refreshing twist on the original Sonic narrative, providing a team-based experience reminiscent of Mario Kart. While the story mode is engaging and keeps players occupied, it may become somewhat tedious over time.

    • “The original Sonic games were my favorite, and playing them again with a different storyline was a nice surprise.”
    • “The story mode will keep you busy, but it can get a bit tedious.”
    • “It's like a team-based version of Mario Kart with a storyline.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find that while the story mode offers plenty of content, it can become tedious due to excessive grinding.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and often tedious.”
    • “While the story mode offers some engagement, the repetitive grinding can become a chore.”
    • “I found myself stuck in a loop of grinding that made the game feel more like a job than fun.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay features team-based racing that emphasizes skillful collaboration through weapon and stunt trade-offs to enhance performance. It incorporates classic Sonic elements, complemented by an engaging soundtrack and inventive level designs.

    • “Classic Sonic gameplay, great soundtrack, and creative level designs throughout the game.”
    • “The team-based gameplay relies on racing, but skill is required as you trade off with your teammates in weapons and stunts to boost your meters for a race to the finish line.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's music has been praised for its great soundtrack, particularly the Sonic CD style tracks, which complement the classic Sonic gameplay and creative level designs. While some players found certain characters less enjoyable, the overall musical experience remains a highlight.

    • “Classic Sonic gameplay, great soundtrack, and creative level designs throughout the game.”
    • “I enjoyed the Sonic CD-style music, the other playable characters, and the levels, including three new ones.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players find the replayability of the game enhanced by the fun of online races, the ability to customize vehicles, and the enjoyment of playing with others, making it a compelling experience that encourages repeated play.

    • “Online races are fun, and customizable vehicles help add to the replay value. It's enjoyable to play with others.”
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Sonic Mania is a platformer game.

Sonic Mania is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

Sonic Mania was released on August 15, 2017.

Sonic Mania was developed by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games.

Sonic Mania has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Sonic Mania for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Sonic Mania is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include Sonic Mania Plus, SEGA Mega Drive Classics, Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition, LEGO Harry Potter Collection, Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration and others.