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Even with a few nitpicks here and there the game is still a true masterpiece with its colorful graphics and fantastic animation and awe-inspiring level design that rivals sonic 3 and knuckles. Everything in this game goes above and beyond and with the DLC pushes it forward. I was hoping to see a resigned final boss as I found it to have incredible music and nice build-up but to not be that interesting overall. The new special stages also change things up and some of the bosses have been redesigned. He makes the game easier for new and unexpired players while Ray is useful for veteran players as he allows them to explore hidden areas within zones and discover some interesting secrets. Ray can fly like Cape Mario and mighty can walk on spikes like funky Kong. The biggest changes that come to the game are the inclusion of mighty and Ray. The game does give us a brand new version of mirage saloon though and gives us one act of angle island which is nice and enjoyable but not that expansive. Which it really is as the levels and zones have only been slightly modified.

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Sonic mania plus comes with an all-new encore mode.

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It's just that the content isn't anything better than the full experience. It's not that the game failed to implement new content. The problem lies within it not having anything that new in terms of zones and levels. While the new content isn't as awe-inspiring or as groundbreaking as the original it only adds to a perfect game and never harms it. I have the digital version so I can't talk about all of the nice goodies that came with the physical version but I can definitely talk about the new content. In the end we got a physical release but with a new DLC added. It came out with gorgeous graphics and enchanting level designs with an amazing soundtrack, many were clambering to get a physical version or a sequel of some kind. Sonic Mania was one of the best returns to form ever in gaming history.

Other than that I have no comments that don't praise the game. A completely new game with this game's aesthetics and gameplay would been another thing altogether. See this game seems to have been made with nostalgia in mind and as someone who's been playing the classic Sonic games for over 20 years nostalgia just wasn't what I wanted. I would have liked more new zones and I also think Amy Rose should have been a playable character. While I would have preferred a straight up sequel to Sonic 3 and knuckles I was just ecstatic to have a new classic Sonic game to get to grips with. Unfortunately this game divided the already heavily sliced pizza that is the Sonic fanbase with many criticising the reboot feel of the game and others hating the new levels. The game combines elements from the first 3 Sonic games and Sonic CD, but also makes references in a variety of ways to a plethora of characters, levels and more from the Sonic franchise. The levels are sprawlingly vast for Sonic games and the Blue Spheres and special stages are terrific. Beautiful sprites and wonderfully reimagined levels with a peppering of new zones and controls (as well as character diversity) and the encore mode made this the true successor to Sonic 3 & Knuckles (or as I prefer, Sonic 3 Complete).

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Sonic Mania is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on August 15.'SONIC MANIA PLUS' (2018) was a huge event for classic Sonic fans and it was much appreciated. While Time Attack mode is a speed runners nirvana, providing an online leader board for players to compete for high scores.Ĭheck out the trailer for the new gameplay below: A Gold Medallion is awarded to those who manage to collect all the blue spheres and rings. Silver Medallions are awarded to players who complete the Bonus Stage. Touching the spheres ends the bonus stage instantly.

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When players can enough speed they’ll catch the UFO seen on the map’s horizon if they fail, the stage will end but can be retried infinitely.īonus stages have players navigate Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles through a series of blue spheres to clear the stage. These Special Stages have players collecting blue orbs to up Sonic’s speed, and rings to extend his time. These rings transport players to another dimension with a third-person perspective reminiscent of Sonic CD. Special Stages are accessed via giant rings that are hidden throughout each level. Along with Special Stages, Bonus Stages, and Time Attack make a return. Last month at San Diego Comic-Con, a panel featuring the developers behind the upcoming title Sonic Mania revealed the game would feature special stages rendered in 3D, and Sega has just released some awesome new gameplay footage.

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