Sonic Mania Plus - NETFLIX
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Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Sonic Mania is a great game, and it's exciting to have it available on mobile, allowing fans to enjoy it on the go.
- The game runs well on some devices, and many players appreciate the nostalgic experience it offers.
- The developers seem responsive to feedback, with some users noting improvements in controls and performance after updates.
- The port suffers from significant performance issues, including lag, slowdowns, and unresponsive touch controls, making gameplay frustrating.
- Many users report problems with the game not launching or getting stuck on a black screen, rendering it unplayable for some.
- The requirement for a Netflix subscription to access the game has been a major point of contention, limiting accessibility for many potential players.
- stability12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting a smooth experience while others encounter frequent crashes, graphical glitches, and control issues. Many players have experienced freezing, particularly at loading screens, and some have faced significant problems like black screens that prevent gameplay. Overall, while there are positive remarks about stability, the prevalence of bugs and performance issues suggests that improvements are needed.
“Runs great, no issues whatsoever.”
“The game is incredibly stable; I've experienced no crashes or bugs.”
“Performance is solid, providing a smooth and reliable gaming experience.”
“There's a bunch of graphical glitches, the controls are bad and just a bad port in general.”
“It freezes at the loading screen, it's annoying, please fix.”
“I wanted to play this game, but it brings me to a black screen and it freezes. I have to turn it off and on again to close the app. I can't even play the game due to the black screen. I even reinstalled and restarted my phone, and it still didn't work.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over performance issues, particularly on mobile devices and certain platforms. Users have reported problems such as low frame rates, poor graphics quality, and a lack of full-screen support, while some PC players noted the need for better control options and UI improvements. However, a few players praised the game for running smoothly on PC and consoles, highlighting its enjoyable gameplay despite the optimization shortcomings.
“It runs smoothly and it is basically free, 5 stars!”
“Please provide full screen support, more control options, and a few performance optimizations since the game is running below 60fps most of the time.”
“I hope the game gets a patch that improves the game's performance.”
“Already had many playthroughs on the PC version, but it seems to have some issues when it comes to performance, graphics, and controls.”
“You should just let us use a D-pad instead. Also, there's bad pixel filtering, bad sound mixing, bad performance and optimization, no dynamic aspect ratio, and generic and bland UI elements.”
“One of my favorite games of all time... but only on PC and consoles unfortunately. The performance is terrible on my Pixel 6, and why doesn't the game use the whole screen? I had great hopes for this release, but I was very disappointed.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues, including frequent frame rate dips and graphical glitches. While some players appreciate the art style, others criticize the lack of fluidity and customization options, such as locked frame rates and graphic settings, leading to an overall perception of it being a poorly optimized port.
“Just a random Sonic fan rating this a 5/5 because its graphics and quality are good.”
“There's a bunch of graphical glitches, the controls are bad and just a bad port in general.”
“Unfortunately the frame rate constantly dips and the graphics suffer often.”
“The game doesn't feel fluid, lacking locked 60fps, 90fps, or 120fps modes, and there's no option for unlocked frame rates or graphic settings.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary significantly, with some players enjoying the fast-paced action tailored for Sonic fans, while others find it sluggish and frustrating, particularly due to issues with controls not appearing during play. Overall, the reception is mixed, highlighting both enjoyment and significant gameplay flaws.
“It is a great experience for Sonic fans with fast-paced gameplay.”
“The gameplay can be sluggish at times.”
“I love this game and it seems to run fine, but the controls don't even show up when I get into actual gameplay, so I can't give a proper rating.”
“Terrible gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of sound effects, with some users noting that the game features only music, while others mention the absence of music altogether. Overall, the music aspect appears to be inconsistent and may not meet player expectations.
“There is no sound, just music.”
“No music.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to challenging controls that make the experience less enjoyable.
“Grinding feels like a tedious task, especially with the clunky controls.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly time-consuming and frustrating.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being poorly executed, with some players feeling that it fails to engage or resonate, comparing it unfavorably to other narratives in the gaming industry.
“The game is bad; I just want to say, Sega, you should do what the competition did. The moral of the story is that Sega and Netflix do what players want, but worse.”
