Sonic Mania

The Sonic series has been through a lot over the years, with the fans' love for the Hedgehog being reciprocated by mediocre games nobody enjoyed. However, Sega has finally made a Sonic game, with the help of long time fans, and Sonic Mania is one of the...

Sonic Mania is something of a rarity in the video game world. We've seen plenty of these retro tributes in recent years, the kind where a franchise will return to the style and presentation that originally made it famous, but more often than not, these...

A breakneck platformer that uses classic Sonic as a foundation for something fresh and...

Sonic has returned, but this time with a brand new 2D outing in Sonic Mania. A love letter to the fans of old while bringing in the new kids. Can this really be the blue blur's biggest hit in years?Sonic Mania is a game was essentially developed by fans...

Just as Mario is the de facto mascot for Nintendo, Sonic the Hedgehog is an iconic character for Sega. While Mario's games have almost always gone from strength to strength, we can't really say the same for Sonic. Over the years, the blue hedgehog...

It's hard to write a bad word about Sonic Mania. It's a complete, classic package, at a great price. Each character you play as feels just as you remember it, but sharper. Each classic stage starts as you remember it, and then transforms into something...

Sonic Mania is one of those games that your childhood has always dreamed of. One of the biggest icons in the industry gets the old-school game it deserves, a nice and lengthy throwback to Sonic’s glory days that’s still spiked with the kinds of creative juices to keep things fresh, even after twenty-five years.

A return to the series' roots in every sense, Sonic Mania is a joyful reminder why the franchise became such a hit in the first place. Though it's content with reliving past glories, it does so exceptionally well. Exciting level design, a stellar soundtrack, and cool expansions on the original formula work in one accord to deliver the Sonic game fans have been waiting for.