Sonic Mania

About the game

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.

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Time to beat

7 h 23 minAverage completion time
5 h 40 minMain
9 h 28 minMain + Sides
18 h 59 minCompletionist
5 h 24 minCo-op

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Genres
Platform • Adventure
Game Modes
Single player • Multiplayer • Co-operative
Player Perspective
Third person • Side view
Platforms and release dates

PS4 • XONE • Switch

2017-08-15

PC

2017-08-29
Developers
Headcannon • PagodaWest Games • Christian Whitehead
Publishers
Sega • Sega Games
Other companies
Tantalus Media • Hyperkinetic Studios
Game Engines
Retro Engine
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86
Metacritic70 ratings
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OpenCritic127 ratings
85
IGDB16 ratings

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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 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.

Details

Genres
Platform • Adventure
Game Modes
Single player • Multiplayer • Co-operative
Player Perspective
Third person • Side view
Platforms and release dates

PS4 • XONE • Switch

2017-08-15

PC

2017-08-29
Developers
Headcannon • PagodaWest Games • Christian Whitehead
Publishers
Sega • Sega Games
Other companies
Tantalus Media • Hyperkinetic Studios
Game Engines
Retro Engine