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Sonic Mania

Sonic Mania is a side-scrolling platformer that pays homage to the original Sega Genesis Sonic the Hedgehog games. Players choose from Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles, each with unique abilities, and speed through 13 zones that include redesigned stages from past games alongside original levels. The game features special stages for collecting Chaos Emeralds, time attack with online leaderboards, and split-screen competitive multiplayer.

Released: 15 August 2017
Developer: Headcannon
Publisher: Sega
Engine: Retro Engine
Perspective: Side view · Third person
Age rating: PEGI 3 · ESRB E
Controller: Full controller support
Metacritic: 84/100
Steam recommendations: 24,119
Platforms: PlayStation 4 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Platform · Adventure
Estimated owners: 1,000,000–2,000,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 85
Critic rating: 337
Ratings counted: 93.9%
Steam reviews: 18
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Sonic Mania

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System requirements 2 GB RAM Download size 0.4 GB Steam Deck Verified Player counts 277

Sonic Mania

The story

After the events of a previous adventure, Sonic and Tails detect a powerful energy signal on Angel Island and fly out to investigate. Dr. Eggman's elite robots, the EggRobos, reach the source first, a magical gemstone called the Phantom Ruby, and are transformed by its power into the Hard-Boiled Heavies. The gem warps Sonic, Tails, and the island's guardian Knuckles across familiar territories as they race to stop Eggman from harnessing the ruby's reality-bending abilities. With the Hard-Boiled Heavies pursuing their own ambitions and Eggman scheming to use the Phantom Ruby to retake control of Little Planet, the trio must chase the doctor through zone after zone before his plans can be realized.

Sonic Mania